I turn back to the moon lit Rivendell. All to be lost and to disappear. It weighs heavily in my heart, but my burden is a little lighter. I wonder how long I shall remain on Middle Earth before I pass on to the Undying Lands. I do not know, it may be another age yet or so. Maybe I will leave before all is lost and my heart would not be sundered for it. But I fear I will not. Only time may tell, and I hope it will not turn against me.

I do not know how long I stand here, but before I know it, the sun is rising, and a count down begins in my mind. Two days till Elrond leaves, two days for me to change my mind. But I know I will not, for my heart won't allow it.

A soft knock comes to my ears, and I turn to find Elladan and Elrohir standing at my door.

"We heard that you are planning on staying," Elladan comments.

"I am," I say.

Elrohir lay a hand upon my shoulder, "I for one am glad. You've been like a second Father to us, Glorfindel, and I have a feeling we are still going to need your guidance."

I smile slightly, "And you two have always felt like the sons I have never had. I shall give you the help you need for as long as you need me."

"That is good, so you will join us when we leave, after Father does?" Elladan asks.

I look at one then the other. There will be nothing left for me in Rivendell after Elrond leaves. My dept will be done, as Elrond will no longer be here for me to protect. So why not? Besides, between these two and their ways, they are going to need help keeping out of trouble.

My smile grows a little bit at the thought, "I shall."

"Excellent! We are glad you are going with us, Glor," Elladan said, his smile edging larger as well.

They then leave my rooms, and I am alone for a time. I had better get dressed, so I can start this day.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
I meet Elrond in his halls. He is going over some last minute details, before he leaves. He looks up to me, and smiles slightly.

"Elladan told me you would be going with them after I leave," he comments.

"I am. I feel that I may as well continue to keep my vows," I say.

"Your dept has been paid in full many times over, Glorfindel, I do not wish you to feel obligated," he says.

"I do not. Elladan and Elrohir are like sons to me. I feel I need to be around, I guess. You remember that one incident in Mirkwood..." I say, trailing off.

"Do I ever, we didn't leave those two alone for a long while! And poor Legolas, the little one was nearly in shock!" Elrond laughs slightly.

"Then of course there was the real spider incident. I must be over protective, that is all," I say, and shudder slightly at the memory.

"Yes, I remember that. We barely saved them then. I am glad you are going with them, and that you are protective of them. I hate to leave them, Glorfindel, but at least I shall know that I leave them in secure hands," he says softly.

"And I am glad you trust me so well," I say.

"I have always trusted you, ever since we met. You have protected my family for a long time, and you have been a dear friend to me. My wife loved to baby you ever since she met you, do you remember that?" he asks.

"Of course I do! Bless her; she wouldn't leave me alone if I had a little nick on my shoulder. I am sure you will be happy to see her again," I say softly after laughing slightly at the memories.

"I will be. I have missed her greatly," he sighs.

"I know, but you shall be with her soon. You will give her my love when you get there?" I ask.

"I will and we shall be waiting when you come," he says, laying a hand on my shoulder.

"I shall look forward to that day, Elrond," I say softly.