And here is the last chapter for this story. Read at the bottom for more information. Wow, 55 chapters. ::nods:: That's a lot.

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We had been at Rivendell for less then two days when Elrond called for Joshua.

"What could he want to speak with me about?" Josh muttered worriedly as we walked closer to the Lord's study.

"Have you fucked up lately?" I asked, rubbing his shoulder affectionately.

"Not that I can remember." I grinned slightly. He was starting to understand my slang. For some reason, that made me feel fuzzy inside.

"We are here."

"Good luck, buddy." I said as Elrond opened the door. The dark haired Lord frowned as he saw me. Good to see I'm loved. "Don't worry I'm going that way." I said pointing to my left. Elrond rose an eyebrow.

"That is a wall, Jack."

"Eh?" I turned and looked. "So it is. Well, I'm going right then." I flashed them a grin and strolled off.

I'd never been in that wing of Rivendell. It seemed to be older then the rest of the house. I wondered slightly if this was the original portion of the house. I wandered along, ignoring the questioning looks the elves were sending me. I slowed to a stop as I came across a mural. It was very old.

My eyes widened as I saw it was of the two trees, one golden and one silver, in their prime. My eyes locked on the golden flowers and the light that floated from it.

"Gold like my eyes..." I mused softly. And golden like her...I shuddered as I felt the dreaded presence of the woman waking in my body. I could feel her using my eyes to see the mural. My hand rose and stroked the silver one.

'Telperion.' The voice whispered in my mind. I tried to jerk my hand back, to somehow get my body back in my control. The light suddenly disappeared and darkness surrounded me. I turned my back and pressed it against the wall. Whatever is happening, I want my back against the wall.

She's doing this to me. The floor disappeared from under my feet and reappeared as it slammed against my ass.

Why are you doing this to me?

'I want control,' came the simple answer.

I won't let you.

'You can't stop me.'

Can I stop her?

'No,' the slender voice inside me replied.

I guess not.

'You should just give up.'

I should just give up.

'Let me take over.'

Fade away.

'Hide away.'

Drift further from myself.

'Escape the pain.'

But I'd never be content.

'You never will be.'

Like I ever would.

'No one wants you here...'

Nothing's here for me.

'Run.'

I should just go.

'Run far, far away.'

Go far, far away.

"Jack."

Go to sleep.

'Run to me.'

Let her take over.

'I'll take care of it all.'

She can...she'll be able to.

'You don't want the responsibility.'

I don't want this burden.

'It's far too heavy. You're far too tired.''

All I want to do is sleep.

'I'll let you sleep.'

She says she'll let me sleep.

'Give me.'

If I just give her control.

"Jack?"

An untroubled sleep.

'Quiet, I promise.'

No visits from any gods.

'And you can rest.'

Just...darkness.

'This is what you want.'

That's what I want.

'To forever sleep.'

I never want to awake.

'Come to sleep.'

I should just go to sleep.

'Forever.'

And never wake up.

"Jack!" Suddenly the darkness shook and the light flooded back in. Strong hands gripped my shoulders, shaking slightly. Silver eyes peered at me anxiously.

"Glorfindel?" He let out a sigh of relief.

"What was that?" It took me a while to process his question. My mind felt dull, like I was just waking up.

"I...she's in my mind. I can't..." I trailed off as his grip on my shoulders tightened. I blinked as my vision sharpened. He was crouching in front of me, silver eye ablaze with worry. Oh, crap, what if she pulls the silver eyes crap again?

"Is it one of the Valar?"

"No. At least I don't think so." I rubbed my forehead. "I don't know. It's hard to tell." I glanced up as a familiar presence filled my mind. I turned my head down the hall, peering at the end of it.

"What is it?" Glorfindel asked, helping me stand. I gripped his arm as waves of pain, confusion and fear assaulted me. "Jack!" He cried, steadying me as I leaned heavily onto his shoulder.

"Something's wrong with Josh." Glorfindel's brows furled. Suddenly a slamming noise filled the air.

"Estel, wait!" Elrond's worried voice filled the hall. Joshua appeared at the end of the hallway, almost running. He rushed past us. I reached out but he swatted my hand away. I pushed off of Glorfindel and took off after him, all thoughts that didn't have to do with comforting Joshua fleeing.

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Glorfindel shut the door of Elrond's study behind him. His beloved friend was sitting in a chair, his head in his hands.

"He did not take it well, then?"

"He hates me, Glorfindel." Elrond moaned, looking up to lock eyes with the elf.

"Nonsense. He's confused, everything he's ever known has been torn apart. Give him time; he will accept it." Glorfindel crouched down next to the Lord.

"But he's always been more elf than human. I admit that is my fault. It is cruel of me to tell him." Elrond managed, his voice choked with pain. Glorfindel rubbed his arm affectionately.

"He had to know, Elrond, he is their only hope." Elrond nodded but still did not raise his eyes from the floor.

"I never let him have prolonged contact with humans...I thought if I made him like us I could protect him. Valar, I'm a fool!"

"You are his father." Glorfindel offered softly, as if those four words explained everything. "And the fault does not fall solely on you." The elven Lord did not take comfort in his words.

"My shame burns me."

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"Joshua, talk to me." I demanded, grabbing his arm to keep him from racing off again. His gray eyes were clouded with pain. "What did Elrond tell you?" He looked away. "Tell me, Josh! This is me here! Don't shut me out!" Somber eyes locked with mine and the conversation flashed through my mind.

'You are Aragon, son of Arathorn, King of all Men.'

The reason for his fear filled my mind clearly. He didn't want to be King. He didn't want that responsibility, just as I didn't want mine. I gripped his hand.

"We'll face it together." I managed. Joshua pulled me into his embrace, burying his head in my hair.

"I can't stay here." I nodded, my heart breaking at the sound of his aching voice. "Come with me."

"All you had to do was ask. I'll follow you anywhere friend." His arms clutched me, his fear and confusion momentarily overriding my mind.

"Go and get ready. Tell no one. We leave as soon as possible." I nodded to him, watching as he spun on his heel and took off. I followed suit, reaching my room in seconds.

I threw open the door and stuffed clothing into my pack. I felt a bit of a pang at leaving. I'd miss Rivendell. But Estel had to get out of here. Finding out something like that...the best thing for him would be to escape this place.

I remembered how I felt when Orome first told me of his plans for me...I was scared shitless. If I could have run away from it, I would have. Maybe I can now. I'll run far, far way with here. Away from the elves, away from the silver eyes that the woman inside me loves so much. We're gonna run far, far away from here.

It took me barely fifteen minutes for me to pack. I grabbed my hat and turned to face the door. Glorfindel stood there, his arms crossed and his eyes unreadable.

"So you're leaving."

"With Josh."

"I figured."

"How could you people keep something like that from him?" I demanded. Glorfindel looked away from me.

"We wanted to save him the pain." I snorted.

"Didn't exactly work, now, did it?" I pushed past him. His hand grabbed my arm. I turned to look at him. "Let go, Glorfindel." Emotionless silver eyes stared at me.

"Be careful, Jack." I sent him a grin.

"Don't worry, Glory. We'll be fine." Then in one astonishing movement he pulled me against him. The hug was brief, the embrace tight and strong, and then I was released back into the world. For a moment I just stared up at him, my brow furled in confusion.

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Jack stared at him, obviously surprised at his actions. For a fleeting moment Glorfindel wondered why his showing affection would take her by surprise so. He pushed the thought away. The two needed to flee before the twins or Elrond found out. He felt bad keeping this from his friend, but he knew Estel had to get away from here.

"You'll find your glaive and blades by your horses, along with food and water." She nodded. Her lips formed another lopsided smile, the cocky air he'd come to recognize as solely hers returning.

She flicked her pointer and middle finger up in the form of a V, pulled her hat down, and then trotted off. As Glorfindel watched Jack disappear around the corner, he wondered quietly if he would ever find out what that signal meant.

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This is official the last chapter to A Girl Named Jack. I'm going to make a sequel to Jack, because the chapter number would get way to high if I didn't. A few promises about the next story:

- Less cussing-Still there, but the levels going down a bit. Jack's grown up a lot and realized a few things.

- The father/woman guilt trap is still gonna be there.

- The immortally issue will be dealt with in the first chapter.

- She will meet the fellowship, though she's not going to travel with them.

- The true start of all the Glory/Jack love.

- Some major tension between Arwen/Jack.

- And more crap from the trees, gods and various other characters.

- I also promise that there won't be a three month waiting period for the new story, it'll start up soon after the last chapter is posted.

Thanks for everyone who reviewed, hugs to all. And I'll try not to keep you waiting for the first chapter to the next story. It's title is Jack Aldaron. (Aldaron is Orome's Sindar name. As in it was the name given to Orome by the elves, not that it's the actually name translated). Buh bye for now everyone!