Elrohir and Elladan looked at each other as the heard a voice down the hall the two listened closely as the melody echoed through Imladris. The heartfelt words weaving themselves into their hearts. The twin stars stood frozen, listening to the lyrics of the elven ballad, it seemed as if one's very soul was buried within the words.

"Left with myself, my broken heart

alone in the world, cold and dark

cold tears leave their trail

my broken spirit, lone and frail

My regret worth naught

A battle unfought"

His voice grew louder as he reached the chorus,

"Drowning in a river

Of my own tears

Nothing left

But my own fears

I cry to the heavens

To bring an end

To a broken heart

That'll never mend."

* * *

Legolas' voice trailed off as he stared into the horizon. The elf was brought to his knees, body wracking with sobs.

Elrohir and Elladan stepped onto the balcony, both elves in silent tears. Elrohir was the first to approach his friend.

"I- I ruined it all," Legolas sobbed, his blue eyes looking at Elrohir.

Legolas stood, knees shaking, he leaned over the railing. He looked at the ground below him.

Elrohir and Elladan looked at each other, neither liking the look on Legolas' face.

The blond elf's eyes glazed over as he leaned further over the railing. He seemed in a trance.

It wasn't long before Elrohir came to a realization of what Legolas was about to do.

The dark-haired elf grabbed his friend around the waist, pulling him back.

Legolas gripped the railing as if it was a lifeline, knuckles turning white was he held onto the brass. Elrohir pulled him back, ripping him from the rail.

His weakness abandoned, Legolas wrenched free of Elrohir's grip, running to the edge of the balcony.

"No Legolas!" Elrohir let out a desperate cry.