Chapter 57

Elrond stood at the door to Legolas' room, watching the beautiful Mirkwood elf. A few hours ago, a completely disbanded Aragorn had come to Rivendell with the badly wounded prince in his arms and asked the Lord to save his friend. The healer, who had known the archer for so long and already saw him as his own son through his many visits, had lost no time and looked at the wound. He had quickly found that the poison had already started to work and the handsome warrior was very weak. Elrond had done everything he could to do, but Legolas' life was far from saved. Aragorn and the rest of the fellowship were with him throughout, though they needed sleep because they had ridden through for two days straight, the older elf knew there was no point in asking them. He understood their concern and fear. He felt it himself. For the Lord of Rivendell, it was like watching his own son die. Because he knew it was going to happen. Legolas would die if no miracle happened. The poison was too powerful. A sigh escaped Elrond and he leaned heavily against the door frame. His heart was full of sadness and pain. The prince was still so young, had seen so many terrible things, and still got up again and again. And now he should die like this. It was really more than just cruel. The Lord hoped so much that the blonde elf would wake up soon. Otherwise, there was no hope.

Aragorn didn't know how much time had passed. It was now dark outside, but the man was still holding his friend's cold hand. Everything felt unimportant and deaf. He couldn't believe what was happening here. Legolas died. Tears fell silently down the king's cheeks, but he didn't care. The hobbits and Boromir had already fallen asleep while Gimli was pacing up and down and Gandalf was sitting in a chair smoking his pipe. However, his eyes were worried about the prince.

"Please wake up," the former ranger breathed weakly, but of course there was no movement from the beautiful being. The archer's face was still unnaturally pale, his chest rose and fell in irregular breaths, and his eyes remained closed. The man's heart was filled with grief, pain, and hopelessness. What should he do without the elf? He meant so much to Aragorn that he couldn't even put it into words. With a sob, the king dropped his head onto the bed. He was so sorry for everything. Why hadn't he paid attention? Then the prince would be fine now.

"Estel ...", suddenly said a weak voice and the human heart stopped for a moment. It was impossible! He jerked his head up and looked stunned into two tired blue eyes.

"Legolas?" It was more of a question than an answer because the former ranger still couldn't quite believe it. Gimli also stared at the elf, stunned, while Gandalf smiled cheerfully. But Aragorn didn't notice all of this. Legolas smiled slightly and this little smile made the man's heart cry with joy. "You live," breathed the king, and the prince squeezed his hand lightly.

"Yes, Aragorn. I live." And at that moment the former ranger didn't care and he pulled the elf into his arms and started crying. The archer stroked his back comfortingly and whispered Elvish words in his ear. Aragorn slowly calmed down and looked into the beautiful blue eyes. He gently pulled the handsome warrior onto his lap and wrapped his arms around him. Legolas put his head on his shoulder and hugged him too. "I will never leave you alone, Aragorn. I love you too much for that, gwador-nin." The king of Gondor closed his eyes.

"Oh, Legolas, I can't describe how important you are to me." After these words it became quiet and they just enjoyed the presence of the other. Aragorn knew that everything was fine now. Middle-earth was saved, Sauron and the ring were destroyed, light and hope had a place and his best friend was alive. Everything had finally come together. The fellowship was still united. And all of them would stay connected through love. Life would not always be easy. Especially not for him as King of Gondor and not for Legolas as future King of Mirkwood. But together they would be able to do anything.


The last chapter! I hope you enjoyed the story. It was my first story of 'Lord of the Rings' and if you have any suggestions for improvement, feel free to write it.