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It was after Aragorn and Arwen's wedding. Night had fallen. From his bedroom window, Aragorn was watching Legolas pace in the gardens below. He turned around and walked to his bed where Arwen laid, fast asleep. He kissed her on the forehead and left the room, decided to know what was on Legolas's mind.
Legolas was facing the north, looking deep into Mirkwood forest, his homeland. He was signing in elvish.
« What is that song about mellon in ? »
Legolas turned around in surprise. Aragorn could see he was crying. Legolas turned his back to him again and whispered : « Galafael »
- « Who is that my friend ? »
- « It's an elf maiden of the forest. She lived near my father's home. We met long ago and… » His voice broke into tears.
« What happened my friend ? »
« I fell in love whit her, and she with me, each day our love growing stronger »
Aragorn was surprised, his old friend had never told him about that story. Legolas continued.
« Every time I came back from battle she was there waiting for me. We had sworn eternal love to each other, just like you and Arwen. But when I went back after the destruction of the ring she was not there, she…» His voice broke again.
« What happened to her ? »
Legolas's voice was but a soft whisper when he said:
« She took a ship into the west and never am I too see her again. »
They kept silent for a little while but then Legolas broke the silence and said:
« Now if you do not mind, I would like to be alone »
Aragorn stood up and started walking away, Legolas called him back.
« Aragorn ? » Aragorn turned around.
« Hannon le »
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