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Set after Aragorn goes off the cliff and everyone thinks his dead. It is from Legolas' POV.


Gwador Nin

The pain, sorrow and grief had not subsided since his death. I never believed I would feel this strongly towards an adan but Aragorn was different. Ever since our meeting many years ago the two of us had been inseparable.

When the yrch said that the ranger had fallen, my heart stopped. I believed him to be lying until I saw the Evenstar pendant. Aragorn would never part with the gift that his beloved, Arwen Undomiel, had pledged to him.

At his thought another stab of guilt entered my heart. I had promised Arwen that I would protect him. I failed Arwen, the twins, Lord Elrond, myself and most of all I failed my friend.

Aragorn had always brought hope to hopeless situations. When ever I fell into despair it was he who pulled me out of it. Even now I expect him to shake me out of this depression. As a child Aragorn had been called Estel, hope in elvish. The name suited him and amongst the elves he will always be known as Estel.

In my left hand I clutch the Evenstar, it is all I have left of my brother, my friend and comrade. Tears start to slide down my pale cheeks. Across from where I sit Gimli stands leaning on his axe. Disbelief is evident on his face. I knew he felt Aragorn's death keenly as along the course of our journey the three of us had formed a close friendship.

I left Gimli to tell Lady Eowyn, for I had not the hart to speak. I have not spoken a word since King Theoden said to leave the dead. Not only had I failed to protect my friend but I had also abandoned his body. I had done so only to keep fighting for what Estel wanted. If he could not stand on the walls of Helms Deep then I would take his place.

Estel car ce tog,

en edain a edhil,

tegi min palan,

gwador nin gûr.

Whatever fate the Valar holds for me , I will join you my brother to whatever fate, even death.


Sorry if my elvish isn't very good

Translation

Hope do you bring,

for men and elves,

leading us afar,

brother of my heart.