A/N: Hello, everyone, here's the next chapter, as I had promised you. I would post it earlier, but today I had my first lesson in Argentine tango! Anyway, here we are.

SmellofRoses- Hannon le, mellon nin :D I am really happy you liked it.

Gotta Dance 88- Until now, we're agreeing in everything considering the films. When I first saw 'The Return of the King' I was crying as well when Theoden died, although I was laughing like crazy when Eowyn said 'I am no man'

Disclaimer: Nope, I still don't own LOTR, I only own Sunglee. Also, when Sunglee says to Legolas 'There can be no triumph without loss, no victory without suffering and no freedom without sacrifice', I took these words from the trailer of 'The Return of the King' (Gimli: You must know, woman, that I despise you with all my heart. Me: Aw, why, my friend? Gimli: First wins Sunglee, then wins Legolas. You are so mean. Legolas-Sunglee: Gimli, behave! Me: Hannon le, mellon nins)

The night had fallen over Minas Tirith. The sky was full with clouds and neither the moon nor the stars were shining. The darkness was covering the damages the Orcs had caused in the White City, the people of which were sleeping, trying to forget the terror they had lived.

In the Healing Houses, Sunglee was looking after Eowyn for many hours now. A psychic exhaustion was obvious on her beautiful face. The night had brought thoughts, memories and doubts with it and it was the first time she could think clearly since she had entered the Path of the Dead. Her sensitive side and her old worries, worried she had forgotten while she was fighting, were overwhelming her and she had the feeling that she would collapse at any moment. But she had to stay strong, for her friend's sake. Not only was she afraid for Eowyn, but also for Frodo and Sam, who were approaching Mordor with every day that was passing, and for her poor sister, who was dying in Rivendell without her to care for her.

Eomer had taken a seat next to Eowyn's bed and he had buried his head in his hands. Sunglee did not know if he was awake or asleep, but deep down she had the impression that he was awake, watching over his sister and mourning for his uncle.

She heard light steps behind her and saw Aragorn walking up the stairs and coming to her. Eomer raised his head alarmed, but when he realized it was Aragorn, he nodded towards him.

'How is she?' Aragorn asked the she-elf, his voice not louder than a whisper.

'Her pulse is strong, but she is still unconscious' Sunglee informed him. 'I presume Gandalf was right and the hate of the Witch King brought her in this situation'

'I do not think you should worry, she is strong' her companion smiled softly. 'And I also think you should go to sleep, I will look after her'

'Do not be troubled for me, Aragorn, I am fine' Sunglee resisted.

'Sunglee, listen to me. You need to rest. You took part in a cruel battle and from the moment it ended until now you are here, without sleeping and barely eating. Besides' at this point Aragorn's smile grew wider 'Legolas told me he is waiting for you in the garden and I am sure he will drag you to bed immediately if you do not go'

'Alright' Sunglee agreed. 'Maybe you are right, what happened today was too much for us all. Have a good night, Aragorn'

'I will see you in the morning and do not fear for Eowyn. She will be alright'

Sunglee nodded and left quietly. Aragorn looked at Eowyn's pale face and bathed her hands with a wet cloth, with Eomer's eyes fixed on him. In a sudden, Eowyn started breathing heavily. Aragorn and Eomer, relieved to see her improving, smiled at each other.

Legolas was sitting on the stairs leading to the courtyard of the castle when Sunglee sat next to him.

'I thought I had told you to not pressure yourself' he said seriously. 'I know how much you care for Eowyn, but so many hours without resting at all is not helping you. You need to be strong'

'I know' the Rivendell princess answered. 'But I had to be next to her, I owed it to her. Aragorn is with her now'

'Good' he commented and a small smile appeared on his face. 'And forgive me for speaking like this to you, but I do not want to see you exhausted'

'U-moe edaved, melamin' she comforted him. 'We are all tired after the battle'

Legolas stroke her cheek and then stared at the courtyard again, but not seeing it, lost in his thoughts.

'When I left Mirkwood to come to Rivendell for the council' he said 'my father told me that in a war there are not victors and losers. I did not pay attention to his words then, because I had thought that we would be victors if the One Ring was destroyed. But now I understand that he was right. Even if Frodo destroys the Ring, we will not bring the dead back. Look at King Theoden, look at Lord Denethor, at Boromir and so many others'

Sunglee's eyes filled with tears, for she could not see him like this. She could understand his outburst. After the battle in Minas Tirith, the end seemed very near. She hugged him and rubbed his shoulders softly.

'Before leaving Rivendell, my ada said something similar to me. He said that there can be no triumph without loss, no victory without suffering and no freedom without sacrifice' she told him. 'But we will not give up now, will we? We promised to each other to fight until the end and that whatever will come, will come'

Legolas's blue eyes met her grey ones and they saw the courage and the faith sparkling in both of them. Legolas's worries disappeared at once and he was as ready as the first day of his departure.

'Yes, melda' he promised. 'We will not let the grief and the despair to fill us'

Sunglee left a small laughter, but it turned into a yawn.

'You are tired' Legolas stated. 'It is time to go and get some sleep. We will wake very early tomorrow'

'You never give up, do you?' she resisted, but her half-closed eyes betrayed her. The next second, her head sank on the prince's shoulder and she fell asleep immediately. Legolas, not wanting to awake her, rested his head on hers.

'Sleep, Sunglee, sleep. I am here'

The next morning, Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Sunglee, Gimli and Eomer gathered in the Great Hall of the castle to discuss about their next movements.

'Frodo has passed beyond my sight' the White Wizard informed them. 'The darkness is deepening'

'If Sauron had the Ring we would know it' Sunglee made an attempt to comfort him, but Gandalf only shook his head.

'It is only a matter of time. He has suffered a defeat, yes, but behind the walls of Mordor our enemy is regrouping'

'Let him stay there!' Gimli said intensively. 'Let him rot! Why should we care?'

'Because ten thousand Orcs now stand between Frodo and Mount Doom' was Gandalf's answer. 'I have sent him to his death'

'No' Aragorn disagreed. 'There is still hope for Frodo. He needs time and safe passage across the plains of Gorgoroth. We can give him that'

'How?' the Dwarf wanted to know. The two Elves looked at each other, suspecting what Aragorn was thinking.

'Draw out Sauron's armies' the Ranger continued. 'Empty his lands. Then we gather our full strength and march on the Black Gate'

Hearing this, Gimli choked on his pipe and Eomer exchanged looks of disbelief with the others.

'We can not achieve victory through strength of arms'

'Not for ourselves' Aragorn explained. 'But we can give Frodo a chance if we keep Sauron's eye fixed upon us. Keep him blind to all else that moves'

'A diversion' Legolas and Sunglee stated at the same time.

And so our predictions came true, the she-elf thought. The final battle is near indeed. In fact, it is only a few hours away.

'Certainty of death and small chance of success. What are we waiting for?' Gimli commented sarcastically, but unable to hide his eagerness.

'Sauron will suspect a trap' Gandalf was still conscious. 'He will not take the bait'

'Oh, I think he will' Aragorn reassured him and wished he was right, for it was the only solution he could think of in order to protect Frodo and help him reach Mount Doom and Middle Earth's freedom.

Elvish words/phrases used:

U-moe edaved- There is nothing to forgive

Melamin- My love

Ada- Father

Melda- My beloved

A/N: Alright, my friends, another chapter has come to an end. I hope you liked it :D Next chapter will be up tomorrow.