Chapter 20
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By now it was sunset, but it only took us a few minutes to find Earendil, back in her clearing, sitting against a tree, crying. We couldn't wait to tell her about the wedding. We rushed up to her each talking over the other.
"Earendil, you don't believe what happened!"
"It's actually because of us, but you'll be so happy!"
"Oh, and Tayo's here, I don't know how, but he is!!"
We could tell by the look on her face that she had know idea what we were talking about, so we stopped, and started from the beginning.
"So, he didn't get married!?!" she stuttered once we finished. "All because of what you guys did?
"Yes." we both said together.
"I can't believe you all did that for me!" she said. She stood up and turned to us. I can't ever thank you enough."
"Just never get yourself into something like this again!" Elbereth said. Then we both got up and hugged her. Then we all started to dance around with joy. And then, a familiar voice started to sing;
"The leaves were long, the grass was green,
The hemlock-umbels tall and fair,
And in the glade a light was seen
Of stars inshadow shimmering.
Earendil was dancing there
To music of a pipe unseen,
And light of stars were in her hair,
And in her raiment glimmering."
Earendil turned to see Aragorn standing at the edge of the clearing. Elbereth and I had noticed him approaching a few minutes ago, and were now slowly leaving as to give them time alone.
"Hello." said Earendil.
"I hope I didn't disturb you." said Aragorn.
"Not at all." she replied.
"I came here to tell you that I didn't marry Arwen."
"I know."
"Will you ever forgive me?"
She sighed and then said, "Yes."
Then he leaned over and kissed her.