Chapter 42
Hope

Myian and the others regretably left legolas, walking through the melted Gates of Destiny. She knew that the pther were to help her save Middle Earth, if Middle Earth could be saved.

On the other side of the gate was a round stone table, engraved with many symbols. The four diciples of Middle Earth each positioned themselves around the table. Myian gently set the glowing dagger in the center and she looked at the remaining three. She nodded her head and they joined hands, forming a circle around the mass of stone in front of them.

The dagger started to levitate in the air. The elemental colors of green, blue, red, and white came from the dagger and glided in the air like ribbons in the wind. The ribbons were the life of Middle Earth coming to life once again.

They went through the walls inside th espirit world and into Middle Earth. In Rivendell Galadriel and Elrond stood on a balcony that overlooked the waterless waterfall. To there happiness, the water flowed again and the trees and flowers lost there brown colors and returned to life. Galadriel smiled and nodded, she walked away, returning to her home...

The life of Middle Earth also went through the Gate behind the diciples of Middle Earth and flew to Legolas. He looked up to see them, tickling the soft skin on his neck and hands. He then saw the delicate ribbons form a portal in front of him. He knew he had to go through there.

When he did, he expected to be home, but instead he was in a misty world. He looked around, and behind him was Gandalf. "So you succeded further than I expected you to, Legolas," he said smiling. "Not only did you save Middle Earth, you destroyed the repeating threat for good. Now its itme for you to go home."

Legolas nodded, but was deeply suprised at what Gandalf added next. "The rings have once again gained there power. They no longer require the existence of the One Ring for there power. Elves can once again be governed by them, letting the Elven kind continue to live in Middle Earth instead of traveling west to the Undying Lands. So, as a reward, I have invited a few friends."

He waved his staff, and from the mist came forward five lost friends. The four hobbits and Gimili. Legolas collapsed on his knees... he was given the chance to give proper goodbyes to his deceased friends.

The first to step forward was Frodo. "Legolas...," he said shaking his head. "No need to feel bad for us! We are truly happy where we are right now. Forget that we ever existed if thats what you need, but we all wish for you to live on. No more of that 'true happiness by killing yourself' nonsense!"

"But we are flattered by your offer!" Pippin added. "Live on, Legolas," Sam said to him. "Live for us!" Merry said waving goodbye. The four hobbits then disappeared, leaving the chubby dwarf behind to say what he had to say.

The old Dwarf just smiled. "Do you remember the song you sang to me when I was seasick on our trip to the Undying Lands, Legolas?" Legolas nodded, he was unable to speak. "Everytime you are feeling lonely... or just need a little cheering up, sing that song and remember that we will always be listening. Don't think that we have forgotten you in the paradise we are in now, you always cross our minds, and we always look over you. You have found some wise and powerful new friends, make the best of it will you still can."

The mist then swirled around Gimili, taking him back to where he now belonged. Legolas then looked to Gandalf and forced himself to speak. "What of Aragorn? I wish to see Aragorn!" He said demandingly.

"That is also the second part of your reward!" Gandalf said, laughing at the stubborness of the Elf. "You will go back in time, all the way back 'till you are once again at the day you suffered from the dream that lead you on this adventure. But anoyther mix is being added to the pot... Aragorn will once again be alive. His death was required for this adventure to take place. Now that the cogs of fate have taken there turn, he can live again, ruling Gondor. He will assist you in the future."

Legolas was mellow, he didn't know what ot think about Aragorn being alive once again. But he remebered Myian, and his other three comrades. He opened his mouth to speak, and Gandalf said, "Yes."

Legolas had tears of joy run through his eyes. His friends would once again live. "But will they remember?" Legolas asked. "Will they remember our adventure... will they remember... me?"

"Yes," Gandalf said. "They will all remember your adventure. Along with Elrond and Galadriel. Everything that happened will be remembered, but they will only speak of it to you, or maybe one of your other comrades. Now that you mention it, I must speak with your comrades. I wasn't going to let you stay for this, but I guess you will." He snapped his fingers and the four other members appeared.

They looked at Legolas and walked to him, Myian and Rouge kneeling beside him to make sure he was okay.

Gandalf then grabbed there attention and explained to them how they would remember everything, but how it would be best if the treated it like a dream... so no one would become suspicious.

"But you will all get a little something back that was sacrificed for you to participate in this journey."

He walked to Rouge and she stood up from her kneeling position. "Starting with you!" He said, patting her on the shoulder. "You will once again have a family in your village. Your mother will be alive once more... your village will be back the way they were before the attack. You will still have no dragon, and still be the village Seer though. I wish all that is well." Rouge smiled and screamed in joy. "Now you must go," Gandalf said, waving his wand, and Rouge slowly diappeared into the mist.

She waved to all of the other four people, tears streaming down her face until she was no longer vivible. "Ryken!" Gandalf said. Ryken obeyed and came to Gandalf. "You will have never lost your family either. Your mother and father will never have been murdered. You are now officialy not an orphan." Ryekn nodded his head and diappeared in the mist, the same way Rouge did.

Amwy was the next to be called. "Your people will now believe in you. The reason you were able to come along is because your people didn't believe you would make a righteous leader. You will now be stripped from that title and be labeled the perfect succesor of your father."

Amwy jumped and the air screaming, "YES!" While she was in the air, she was slowly absorbed into the mist. The last two was Myian and Legolas. He smiled at the affection Myian was giving Legolas, on arm wrapped around his body. "Legolas, you already know you will never have that dream. This also effects Myian. You will not meet her outside the Castle the way you did last time. That is all that needs to be changed for you two."

"But what of my mother? Will she love me again?" Myian asked, she believed that the way she wa sable to join the adventure was because of her. "No," Gandalf answered. "All you had to do was meet Legolas to go. Your mother will come around eventualy. I will make sure of it," was what Gandalf replied.

He then waved at the two and smiled. The mist enveloped the two... they were now going home for good!

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This chapter marks the first chapter that didn't end as a cliff hanger. =o) I have at least one or two more chapters left. Im not good at endings, so wish me luck!
Somebody asked me why Legolas and Myian never kissed. I stated somehwere in this Fic hat I did not like Legolas romances to much. Im sticking by that statement! I DID sorta' break that rule with Princess Philla, but she's dead now, so you can't complain! ;o)
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