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Sauron was placed in Ar-Adunakhor's prison. He did not resist and did not challenge the men who took care of him.

Ar-Pharazon held a giant feast celebrating himself and his victory. Amandil and Elendil attended but they were afraid about the times to come.

Elentir spend time with Miriel. But he could not cure her sadness. They were in the courtyard during the celebration.

Miriel said; "Look at Nimloth, already loosing her leaves and it is not Eruhantale yet. Her scent is gone too. It used to fill the street at night, but now the streets have no scent only sound; sound of men parading."

Elentir said; "I once swore to protect you, and I will keep that promise even if it will cause my life. We still have friends and I cannot believe they have forgotten us."

Miriel commented; "maybe not the faithful from Andunie, but for me I fear to be counted among the Kings men, as I married my cousin."

Elentir said; "you are not Pharazon, and you owe him nothing."

However, Elentir failed to comfort Miriel and it hurt him deeply.

Elendil arrived in Lindon with his son Anarion. He met with Isildur, his eldest son, and Gil-Galad

Gil-Galad said; "I see in your second son the same spirit, I have seen in Isildur. In your line are the worthy followers of Elros. The kingships of the Noldor passed from Fingolfin to Fingon, his son, and from Fingon to Turgon, his brother, but after the fall of Gondolin, it passed to me even though I was not the son or brother of Turgon, king of Gondolin. It was passed to me because I was in the line of Finwe, our leader in Beleriand. You are the king of the Numenoreans, Elendil, and we will stand with you. I have prepared myself for this moment, and if the enemy thinks he will find us not ready he will be surprised."

After Eruhantale, Ar-Pharazon came to see Sauron in the prison. Sauron bowed as he did when the two met outside Umbar.

Pharazon was armed with Aranruth. He left two guards in the doorway but entered the cell alone.

He said; "they tell me you have given eternal life to nine kings of men, one of them even in the line of Elros."

Sauron answered, "this is true, my lord."

Ar-Pharazon then said; "now you will give me that present as well!"

Sauron answered; "I wish I could do so, but this is not possible, as I have no more gift to give."

Pharazon drew Aranruth and held it against Saurons throat. He said; "before I die, I can give myself the present of killing you."

Sauron showed no fear, he said; "you can kill this hroa, but you cannot kill my fea. My fea will survive in Middle Earth, and it will find its hroa. In time, I will be back. You on the other hand could have left Arda, and even be forgotten when I return, but I will live on and so will my followers."

Pharazon hesitated but said; "if that is my fate it matters not if I kill you anyway."

Sauron answered; "there are others who can grant you wish."

Pharazon lowered Aranruth, and said; "and who might these be?"

Sauron said; "those who have kept this secret for themselves and never intended to share it with you. The matter I used to created what made mortal live on came from them, but after they told your people to attack me in Eriador, I can create this no more. Thus, I am sorry, not to be able to comply with your request, but you are always welcome to ask advice of me, your servant."

Pharazon did not answer, he knew of whom Sauron spoke. He left him in the prison and returned to Armenelos. He never again ascended Meneltarma, and he spoke only rarely to his people, his wife or the people of Numenor.

Elendil and his sons stayed four years in Lindon. They befriended both Elrond and Cirdan.

Cirdan told them what he knew about handling ships in troubled waters and Elrond teached Elendil about the usage of Narsil against the greatest of the enemies soldiers.