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She stood alone for what seemed like eternity before she was able to move. Her sorrow at his leaving seemed more than she could bear. Slowly she made her way back to her room and stood on her balcony. She took neither food nor drink for hours and Elwynne grew concerned. Elwynne tried to get her to speak and tell her what was wrong, but only the sound of Adara's breathing could be heard.
The fellowship had gone several miles without anyone speaking, each one wrapped in his own thoughts. Each step from Rivendell seemed to become heavier as time passed. The sun was just breaking free from the horizon when Legolas fully realized what he had done. Having been overwhelmed by his feelings for her, Legolas had left Adara without the vows that would mean her suffering or joy. With a wordless cry, he turned back towards Rivendell, but he was stopped by Boromir.
"Where are you off to, Elf? Has your courage fled so soon? We've barely left th eborders of Rivendell."
"Unhand me." he demanded going for his long knife. Aragorn came between the two. "Legolas, Boromir, we have much to do without fighting among ourselves. What is troubling you?"
"I must return at once." Legolas explained to Aragorn everything, knowing he of all the ones gathered there would understand.
He listened in silence as his face grew longer at the telling, "I'm sorry, Legolas. It is impossible for us to return. Any of us, we must set off now. Arwen will look after your maid. She will know what is to be done."
The company started off again, leaving Legolas standing alone. He stared back toward Rivendell, anguish twisting his face and heart. When he turned to join the others, his face was harder and his heart was heavy with Fear and longing for Adapa.
Elwynne went in search of Arwen and told her her fears about Adara. Arwen came at once to her aid. She found that Adara had not moved from her position on the balcony, although she had been there for many hours now. The evening sun was preparing to hide for the night. Arwen stood in front of her and gently took her hands.
"Adara? Adara, answer me."
Adara stood in stony silence.
"Adara, did he kiss you? Did he pledge his heart to yours?"
Adara still did not speak.
"Adara!" Arwen spoke more sharply, "Did Legolas vow .." but she could not finish for at the mention of Legolas' name the stone that was her heart shattered and the shriek that came forth from her throat echoed throughout Rivendell.
The company had camped for the night and was resting by a small fire. Legolas sat with the others but did not join in with their conversations. He stared into the fire, imagining it to be wind blown curls. There was a lull in the talks and a sound that caused the hair on the necks of the Hobbitts to stand up came ripping through the camp.
At the sound the men stood up and drew their swords. The Dwarf hefted his axe. Only
Legolas remained sitting. He threw his head back and released a cry to match the one that had invaded the camp.
"What was that?" the dwarf demanded.
Aragorn studied Legolas who had stood and walked out into the darkness.
"That was the hope of life being torn from two souls." and he turned back to fire and sat in silence.
Legolas did not return until dawn and when he rejoined the others, his eyes were dull and lifeless.