Finally

The first thing Eleniel had done when she reached Valinor with her husband was run to her father and hold on to him so tight she was sure she would never let go, tears streaming down from her eyes, a huge smile on her face.

Elrond had sailed many years ago, and she had not seen him in so long. Even the elf lord was crying, his arms wrapped around his daughter as he told her over and over how much he had missed her.

Once they pulled apart, Eleniel went to her brothers. The twins had left not too long ago after Arwen's death, wanting to stay with her until she passed so that she was not alone without Estel. It had been a painful thing for them – and Eleniel, of course – to see, and they had wasted no time in leaving as soon as she'd died and had received a proper burial, not wishing to live in a world where two of their siblings had passed in any longer. They had, however, regrettably left Eleniel behind, which had been something very difficult to do.

She had not been alone, though, her husband Daeron forever by her side, and their children also. The two wanted to stay in Middle-earth a while longer to watch their now grown-up son and daughter find their feet before they left them. And they had, and so they'd sailed.

After greeting Elladan and Elrohir, Eleniel went to Erestor, Lindir, Thranduil, Legolas, Feredir (who had finally stopped hugging his son), her grandparents, and Glorfindel, the balrog-slayer swinging her up into his arms as though she were still an elfling.

But it was the presence of another that made the young Peredhel turn, and her eyes immediately widened and heart beat faster than ever before when she saw her.

Celebrian.

Her mother.

Everyone was silent, even the other elves who had come to greet their family members and friends as they came off the ship, as Celebrian slowly started to walk towards her daughter, an almost uncertain look on her face.

She was so beautiful. Her platinum hair was tied back in braids, and her silver eyes were shining with so much happiness. She looked no different to the paintings at home.

"Eleniel?" she whispered in disbelieving as she reached out to gently cup the side of the younger elleth's face. "Is that you, my beautiful baby?"

Eleniel felt tears streaming down her face as she lifted her hand, placing it on her mother's. She nodded. "Nana," she said, voice breaking, and she launched herself into Celebrian's arms, the two hugging so tight it made tears spring to everyone's eyes.

Elrond and the twins were openly crying, holding onto each other as they watched the two. Celebrian drew back from the embrace and laughed musically as both she and her daughter reached up to wipe each other's tears from their cheeks.

"Finally, my darling," the Lady of Imladris said quietly. "When I left you, you were nothing but a tiny elfling. I still remember holding you in my arms when you were born. You were so small, so fragile, and I was afraid I would lose you." Here she smiled widely, kissing her daughter's forehead. "And now look at you! You are strong, just like your brothers and your adar, and so very beautiful. Oh, sweet girl, I have missed you so much."

Eleniel gladly accepted another hug, grabbing hold of her mother's hand and holding it to her chest. She never wanted to let go, afraid of losing her again. Glancing around, the young elleth couldn't help but feel the happiest she had ever been. She was in such a stunning place, with every one of her family. No, her children had yet to arrive, but they would come soon enough. And then her life would be complete.

Looking back at Celebrian, she smiled.

They had a lot of catching up to do.

A request for Lin! Hope you like it, mellon nin! :D ~ Gre3nleaf