The weather outside was perfect with a clear sky and sunny, a beautiful spring day. After the ring was destroyed everyone spent time in their homes without seeing eachother. The last time they'd all been together was Aragorn and Arwen's wedding. But, they had all come to miss each other. A couple weeks ago Legolas, Gimli, and the four hobbits had received letters from Aragorn to come to Gondor. Soon after Legolas received a letter from Gimli to meet him at his home in the misty mountains and they would travel to the Shire together to get the hobbits, then to Gondor. Now, Legolas and Gimli were entering the Shire. They rode up to Frodo's cottage and Legolas knocked. Frodo opened the door and after a second of pause due to disbelief and shock spread a smile across his face and started laughing and hugged Legolas, who knelt down to his level. Smiles were on everyone's faces. Frodo hugged the elf and the dwarf then let them in. Sam was inside and he also hugged the two when they walked inside. They all sat down.

"How long has it been?" Frodo asked.

"Years." Gimli said.

"Too long." Legolas stated still smiling.

"Did you receive letters from Aragorn as well?" Sam asked.

"Yes, we did. We came to get the four of you so all of us could ride to Gondor together."

"Oh. I should go get Merry and Pippin then to tell them." Sam said grabbing his jacket.

Legolas nodded and Sam waved as he walked out the door.

"So, Legolas, Gimli, how are you?"

"Good." They both said.

"You went back to Mirkwood?" He asked Legolas.

"Yes."

"And Gimli you went back to the misty mountains?"

"I did."

"I wonder why Aragorn has decided to do this now."

"I heard Arwen was pregnant, perhaps the child was born."

"Aragorn and Arwen had a child?"

"Well, perhaps not yet, but one was on the way last I heard from Lord Elrond."

"When were you in Rivendell?"

"Only a couple months ago."

"I miss seeing Rivendell and the elves at times." Frodo said looking down at the tea he was stirring.

Legolas smiled.

Merry and Pippin came running, Frodo could see them run by the window, then they flung the door open and ran straight to Legolas. Legolas slid off the chair and knelt down for them as he did for Sam and Frodo. They had been in the Green Dragon drinking and smoking.

"When do we leave?" Pippin asked a little out of breath and excited.

"When you desire."

"We have to pack." Pippin said quickly then ran back out the door headed for home.

Merry nodded in agreement then waved and also ran for home. Legolas and Gimli just laughed. Sam was already packed, he was just waiting for the others. Frodo was now packing, he had some things already packed, but not much. Sam packed some food for themselves and helped put things on the horses. Legolas saddled two horses, two hobbits on each horse. He and Gimli packed the bags Merry and Pippin came with onto the horses a little while later when they came back. Legolas helped the four hobbits onto their horses then Gimli and then got himself on the horse. He led them and they made their way to Gondor.

Throughout most of the trip some of them noticed Legolas seemed as if he was thinking about something, a lot of things, and was somewhat worried. But, no one said anything to him about it. They had ran the horses most of the way so they were there, Legolas put them back at a walking pace when night fell so the hobbits could sleep, he didn't want to stop until they reached Rohan. The hobbits were still sleeping against each other when Legolas led them up the hill to the castle of Rohan at the top. When they reached the top he led the horses to a post and tied the reigns before helping the hobbits off. They knocked and Eowyn answered. She smiled seeing who it was and let them in.

"I apologize for the time." Legolas told her.

"It is nothing; you must be tired." She said looking at the hobbits were only half awake.

They all slept except for Legolas. Eowyn kept him company for a while.

"Where are you headed?"

"To Gondor to see Aragorn."

"I thought so. We heard he was sending out letters to gather everyone."

"Where is your brother?"

"He is away, that is why I am here. He should be back by dawn."

He nodded.

He had forgotten about the horses so he walked outside and got them, leading them to the stables, she helped. She could also see something was on his mind. She noticed also, he kept hanging onto a trinket around his neck, as well as a ring on his index finger. Like the others she said nothing.

She finally went to sleep a couple hours before dawn. Legolas stayed in the main hall with a fire going. Eomer came back soon after dawn and saw Legolas sitting there by himself. Eomer walked over and sat next to him and shook hands with him.

"It has been a while."

"Yes it has."

"How long have you been here?"

"Not long. We arrived after nightfall."

"Oh. What brought you here?"

"The others needed to rest before we got to Gondor."

"So the king did do as we thought he would, set up a gathering of old friends after all these years. Everyone wondered how long it would be."

"I was surprised it took this long to hear from him."

"When do continue on your way?"

"Once the others are finished resting."

"I see. Well, good luck."

He nodded his thank you and Eomer retired. Once the sun was in the sky the others woke up and found their way around. Gimli found his way outside then into the stables to find Legolas. Legolas was brushing and petting his horse, as well as talking to him.

"The elves and their way with animals." Gimli stated as he walked in.

"It comforts them."

"I know."

"Are the others awake as well?"

"Ay."

"Then we will be on our way."

"Very well."

Legolas and Gimli walked the horses out of the stables to the castle. The hobbits walked out and again Legolas helped them all onto the horses. He didn't want to disturb Eowyn or Eomer so they just left telling the guards to give them their regards. They ran the horses the rest of the way to Gondor, it's a three days ride so once again the hobbits slept as much as they could on running horses. When they arrived in Gondor, it was almost nightfall and getting dark. Arwen greeted them when they made it. They all followed her into the throne room where Aragorn was. He stood smiling.

"Finally." He said before hugging Legolas.

Then he hugged the Gimli and the hobbits.

"You must be hungry?"

Pippin was nodding his head, Merry nudged him with his elbow. Aragorn just smiled and showed them to the dining hall where they were served a huge meal. While the others ate, Legolas stood by a window looking out, towards Mirkwood. Aragorn knew something was wrong, and unlike the others he actually confronted his friend about it.

"Legolas?"

He looked at him.

"Something is troubling your mind."

Arwen walked over and Aragorn took her hand in his and she looked into Legolas's eyes.

"I see it as well. What is it?" She read his expression, looked into his eyes, and noticed he was holding the trinket around his neck. "Is it Aranai?"

Arwen and Aragorn were the only ones who knew Legolas was married. They had found out about her almost a year after the ring was destroyed. The reason they found out was Aragorn was told about Aranai by Gandalf and Elrond, she is his older sister. Their parents had hid her from the world because since before she was born she was cursed by a witch. She too had lived with Elrond with her brother, but only for a couple years, she then lived with Galadriel for another couple years before faking her own death and running away again, only to be found by Legolas's mother in Mirkwood. She stayed there happily. Not long before the Fellowship of the Ring she and Legolas had fallen in love, and were married when he returned home.

"This is the first time I have been away from her since the Fellowship."

"She is strong Legolas, I am sure she is well." Aragorn told him.

"I know she is, I just miss her every moment I am without her."

"I understand."

"Why did you not bring her with you?" Arwen asked him.

"She is carrying a child."

"That's wonderful news." Arwen said.

"Is that why you worry about her?" Aragorn asked.

"Yes."

"She will be alright Legolas. Come, eat something." Arwen said.

The three of them joined the others to dine. They hadn't even noticed their conversation, they were too busy talking among themselves and eating.