6. Love 'til The End Of Time

Arwen was still alive, the water had hit her like a wall and her blue gown was ripped. Slowly she surfaced, struggling for air, the impact had emptied her lungs. She felt strong arms around her waist, someone was stroking her hair and whispering in her pointed ear. The light dimmed and she remembered no more.



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Arwen awoke, she was lying in her own bed. Her husband was asleep, his regal head resting on her tired legs.

"Aragorn, love." She croaked, her lips were parched and sore. He awoke and sat up.

"My Evenstar, you're awake. How do you feel?"

"Like someone has struck me over and over again in the ribs."

"My poor Arwen. Please, I have to know…" she placed a bruised finger to his lips.

"Say no more. I will tell you but do not seek him, he suffers as it is. How is Legessa?"

"She is fine. Now, I beg you tell me."

"When my mother passed away I was inconsolable. The only person to whom I could speak was my brother, Elladan. My favourite brother was Elrohir but he was away. We . . ."

"Tell me." Aragorn placed his lips to her purple hand, she winced and he drew back.

"You could never hurt me, it is my memories. One day my uncle Elros returned home. He had chosen to be counted among the mortal men and had years of countless number. I respected him, we spent many hours talking and walking in the fair gardens of Rivendell. It was he who first told me of my nephew. I knew nothing of my brother's son until he arrived several months after my uncle. My father never spoke of him, he was illegitimate, born of Elladan and a young elven maid. He was arrogant and sure of himself, I disliked him instantly but. . . On midwinter's eve he came to my chamber. I could do nothing, he was so much stronger than me. I told my father nothing and went to stay with my mother's people in Lothlorien. The child was born nine months later. I could not bring myself to look upon it, a boy, I refused it love and as a result it died of heart break. He died because his own mother scorned and hated him when it was not his fault." Arwen let out a long, slow breath and blinked back the tears.

Aragorn sat, staring into nothingness. He could not believe how anyone living thing could ever do such a thing as to defile the Evenstar of the elves.

"Elessar, I will understand should you wish to send me away."

"Arwen, I could never do such a thing. I love you with all my soul and we have a daughter to think of. I will love you 'til the end of time, you understand? But should you wish to leave, I will let you go. It will break my heart but I WILL NOT see you unhappy."

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"I will stay, I bound myself to you and I do not break bonds. I swore I would love you 'til the end of time and I will."

Months later the soldiers of Gondor pulled a dark figure before the king. The king felt the anger boil and bubble within him, his hand moved to the ever present sword hanging at his side. Arwen appeared in the door arch,

"Leave him! I hate him with all my soul and my deepest wish is to see him dead, but he will live in pain until he dies. For surely he will suffer." The Queen shuddered and turned to leave the way she had come. Aragorn was surprised by the evil side suddenly shown by his wife. However, he was always eager to please her and deep inside he agreed.

"So be it, return him to the wild but make sure he is many leagues from my kingdom. You sir, if you are ever seen near my home again I swear I will kill you."

And with that the elf was turned loose. The people of Gondor never knew his name.



THE END!!!! OK so it's not a literary work of genius, and yes it is dark. However, it is my first fanfic so plz click that button and tell me what you think! Oh, and sorry the last chapter is so short and full of dialogue.