Unfortunately, this is now the end of this story. Hopefully I will soon write more (another is currently in progress, but it may take a while) in this au, and answer some lingering questions. Thanks so much to everyone who read and reviewed my story. Your support is greatly appreciated.

"Orcist was lost in the chaos that followed Sauron's defeat." Galadriel spoke into the shocked silence.

"Hold on," Aragorn said, "Ranrûth, Himlóm's heir, has Orcist now, doesn't she? How did it get to her from Thorin, and from the battlefield to Thorin?"

Legolas turned to his friend. "Scavengers must have brought it north, mistaking it for a lesser sword. I do know that Ranrûth came to the Battle of Five Armies and claimed her birthright."

"Sauron will only fall at the hands of a being he has underestimated," Boromir muttered, "Could that be a hobbit?"

"Wait," Pippin's voice cause all to turn to him. "That was it?" He exclaimed. "There are so many questions left."

Celeborn gave a faint smile. "Many of those will hopefully be answered by your journey." He said.

"That reminds me." Aragorn rose to his feet before continuing. "Ranrûth and Elrohir are engaged? I have known both of them all my life, but I didn't know that."

Galadriel laughed. "I would hope not, you are still very much a child to them." Her smile faded. "I have had this candlestick for much longer than I ever imagined. After Glînlith died, Ranrûth fell into a pit of despair. It took centuries for Elrond to convince her to serve as one of his advisors."

"I don't understand." Sam said. "How did her sister's death change her that much?"

"It hasn't," Legolas responded, "Not in the end. Recently, Ranrûth has started fighting again, more like she used to be. Many things are changing. No matter how this ends, the elves cannot win."

"That is not true." Everyone looked at Galadriel, who was now standing, eyes flaming in the dusk. "The house of Fëanor will be redeemed. The curse on the house of Finwë will be undone. That is enough of a victory for me."

"And we will be united for once." Celeborn added.

All there agreed on the point. From that moment on, despite their separation, they all felt renewed purpose. The group truly became a fellowship, the end of a slow process.

In Valinor, in fair Tirion, stood the house of Turukáno. There it was that those once of Gondolin gathered, still serving their lord. At the moment that Galadriel ended her story; the Gondolindrim got a surprise visit.

"Grandmother!" Himlóm descended from Turukáno's side to give Aelinelen a gently hug. "It is rare for you to come here. How is Glînlith?"

Aelinelen let out an irritated huff. "Oropher is taking good care of your daughter; he said he wished she would visit more. Your mother watches the sea as of late, waiting for your father."

"She is waiting." Himlóm responded. "That is more honest than most. Everyone admits that things are much less exciting without the house of Fëanor."

"True." Aelinelen smiled. "And she will not wait much longer. Your last proclamation is coming true. Soon, Sauron will be defeated and by the works of you and your kin, your house will be redeemed."

"I am glad." Himlóm responded. "I miss my father's kin. After all, they are family."

As a reward for finishing this story, included is a list of all of the ocs in this story and their relations. Hopefully this will help keep track of them better (of least a little). Quenya is in parenthesis if two names are listed for one person.

Aelinelen had two daughters. One, Galadir(Alatatir) married Maglor and had one daughter, Himlóm. She married Thranduil and had four children, Glînlith(Linromen), Ranrûth(Linandúnê), Sirant(Nárthalion), and Legolas(Melcú). Ranrûth is engaged to Elrohir. Himlóm's cousins were Celebrimbor(Telperinquar) and Losmîr(Losmírë). Celebrimbor married Linmenel and their son was Erestor. Celebrimbor's parents were Curufin and Culwen(who, being from the future, has many unknown relations). Losmîr married Esgaldûr and their son was Glorfindel, who was raised by Camdú(Malomë). Thranduil's parents were Oropher and Elemmírë, whose uncle was Ingwë.