Farewell (Last Kiss)

Perhaps, from the beginning, there had been no other way for them than to go to the West. Maybe she could only experience relief and healing there. It was still so difficult to let her go.

They stood firmly tied up at the harbour of Mithlond. The seagulls above them cried plaintively. Elrond had to struggle to keep from bursting into tears.

"The separation will not be forever," Celebrían said softly. "One day you will be able to follow, I promise you."

He looked deep and full of love in her eyes. Then he kissed her long and one last time.