It wasn't often in the history of Middle-Earth that elf and dwarf worked side by side. When the pairing could set aside their differences, they could accomplish great things-- the Iant Iaur, the Gates of Moria. It was a rare thing, but occasionally friendship flowered amongst the hostilities.
Today was a day that Legolas appreciated the sturdy presence of Gimli. They faced a formidable task, one that neither had ever faced before.
"Are you ready?" Legolas asked. Gimli nodded gravely.
Legolas looked down at the twin hobbit boys giggling on the bed. He braced himself and picked up the diaper.