To everyone who is looking for Arwen, sorry but I just don't like her. Regardless of the movie or book form, I don't like her much and I didn't feel like trying to write her. However, I don't actively hate her and so I just ignored her character instead of adding anything that could be considered bashing.
This is the final part of the story and my least favorite chapter, however it is all the better I can make it for now. Be warned, this chapter does contain several more OC's as I made up an entire family and backstory for Legolas, one that I'm still working on writing.
Chapter 4: Reunions
It took a moment for Elrond to recognize the human before him, for it had been many years since he had seen this face looking so young. The man seemed to have no such difficulties though and immediately ran towards him, tears streaking down his face.
"Ada!" Elrond suddenly found himself clinging to a crying Estel and found that his legs were unable to support him any longer. He lowered himself to the ground, still clinging to his son and found tears of silver streaming down his own face. "Oh, Ada, I thought that I would never see you again!"
"Ion-nin… how I have missed you. My little Estel." There was no need for any more words and the two elves just sat together long after both their tears had dried, just enjoying the others company. Neither noticed that the two Valar and Elros had disappeared from the clearing. Eventually Estel stirred and looked up at Elrond who smiled and kissed him on the forehead. "My little Estel, I can hardly believe this, though you sit in my arms whole and well."
"I can hardly believe it either, Ada. I think that it will take quite a while for this to sink in." Estel suddenly frowned and looked around. "Where are the others, Ada?" Elrond suddenly remembered that there were probably other people that would want to see Estel and a few who would want to meet him for the first time.
"They are all talking to the elves who arrived today from the Halls. Shall we go and meet them?"
"Indeed, I cannot wait to see the look on Elrohir, Elladan, and Legolas' faces when I show up."
"Go easy on them, ion-nin. They have been grieving just as deeply as I. Let me prepare them first so they don't die from shock."
"I certainly hope that's impossible here Ada. This is supposed to be a perfect world after all!" However, Estel did let Elrond go first. Elrond was glad to see that his youngest son still retained the sense of humor that had caused so many troubles between the brothers. It seemed that some things would never change, for which Elrond was thankful. Elladan and Elrohir immediately questioned their father when he showed up again.
"Where have you been, Ada? You just disappeared and told no one where you were going."
"Well I met someone that I think you would be quite happy to meet."
"We already met Uncle Elros, Ada. He introduced himself to us while you were gone."
"Then that's one person taken care of but there is still someone else." At this point Estel came all the way out of the forest and the elves instantly caught sight of his movements. Elladan and Elrohir only paused a moment before launching themselves at their brother. Elrond backed out of the way, clasping Elros' hand in his own, unwilling to let his twin too far away for now.
"Estel! Muindor!" Legolas heard their cries and turned from where he was having a conversation with his father before dashing toward the human as well. Estel held his ground but two excited elves was a little much for even a ranger.
"Hello, muindor-nyn." Both of the twins were had tears in their eyes as they stared at Estel, keeping him tightly wrapped up in their arms. Legolas reached them but stood waiting, not wanting to interrupt this moment.
"Is this real, Estel?"
"How did you get here?"
"We thought humans couldn't come to Valinor." Estel could barely tell what each twin was saying when they tried to speak over each other. He started laughing which broke the twins out of their confusion.
"What is so funny Estel?" He simply smirked at them.
"I never thought I would see the serene warrior twins so confused and astonished."
"Why you little-" Estel just laughed harder.
"I missed you two so much." The twins smiled back, their fake anger forgotten.
"We missed you too, Estel." Just then Estel noticed Legolas standing off to the side watching them. He stood, helping his brothers up as well, and then walked forward until he stood in front of Legolas, who just continued to watch him.
"Why do you stand over here, Legolas? Do you not wish to say hello?" Legolas looked very shocked that Estel could ever suggest such a thing.
"Oh no, Estel, I just wished to allow you time to reunite with your brothers."
"I thought you knew by now, you are one of my brothers. We have been through so much together; it seems unfair to call you anything else. You may not be a brother of my blood but you are indeed a brother of my heart and soul just like Elladan and Elrohir." Legolas looked a bit teary-eyed as he watched Estel.
"Thank you, Estel, I am honored to call you my brother." Finally, neither could hold back anymore, catching each other up in a hug that displayed all the feelings they could not articulate: the pain, the loss, the hope, the joy, of brothers separated and then united again. Just then, Limmaethor and Liriden appeared at Legolas' side.
"There you are, tithen muindor. We have been looking everywhere for you. Lhethril was getting worried."
"Ah, we all know that Lhethril is far too protective of me."
"With good reason. You are well known for getting into trouble." The twins had their own ecstatic greetings for Estel before Lhethril came over, holding Faengail by the hand, though this was not surprising as the two were hardly ever apart.
"Ah Legolas, there you are! And who is this? Oh Estel! It is good to see you. How came you to be here?" So Estel had to retell his story again, as well as many other times that night when he met other friends such as Glorfindel, Erestor, and Thranduil. The twins greatly enjoyed introducing him to their mother, Celebrian, who promptly named Estel as one of her own sons and welcomed him whole-heartedly into her family. He also found Trëicia, who was overjoyed to see Estel so happy again. She herself was very happy now, surrounded by her sons and her husband, who had indeed allowed himself the comfort of his one true love, Celethorn.
The next day was busily spent in extending the home in the large tree so that everyone could fit in together. Finally the entire family was together regardless of how strange and assorted a bunch they seemed to be. Elrond, Elros, Celebrian, Trëicia, Thranduil, Celethorn, Lhethril, Faengail, Limmaethor, Liriden, Legolas, Elladan, Elrohir, and Estel all found their true home within their hearts, now surrounded by all their loved ones forevermore.
And of course, there is no way that this story could ever come into the history of Middle Earth. Those involved are all long dead or gone and were so long before the start of this tale. So many years have gone by since the passing of the great King Elessar. The story of his role in the War of the Ring is a well-known tale, passed down through generations. Now we all know the happy ending to this tragic story of good and evil, life and death, darkness and light. Remember that though it may be obscured by the sorrow of loss, the light will always shine through in the end.