Meeting in the Woods
Epilogue: Of Elf and Man
NOTE: This was uploading completely wonky as a .htm, so now It's a .doc.It's somewhat crazy and unformatted. Sorry!
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Almost an entire year had passed, passed since that awful night in the woods, since that spectacular night barely two weeks later in the Romany forest. A year infinitely more breathtaking than any one that came before, the Ranger thought to himself. And then some.
It was amazingly easy to fall into a life with Legolas. Already bound, the two knit a seemingly flawless friendship. Though the memories they shared during the first months of knowing each other didn't fall into any category of hilarity, eventually they found themselves laughing with one another at the simplest things-things that only friends can appreciate. And that drove other people mad trying to figure out what amused them so.
Legolas stayed in Mirkwood for a month, Aragorn for two weeks. In that time, the Prince kindled a now fiery bond with his father and siblings that had previously wilted away into ash. Chyra, no longer the chiding older brother, became a close friend to the elf. Thranduil no longer ruled his realm from afar, but instead plunged into the throngs of his people. It seemed wherever Legolas traveled, he left in his wake a crowd of miffed people, changed forever.
Aragorn and Arwen's love blossomed, remarkably accepted by the Lady's people. At first, Aragorn was dreading telling his loving foster-father of his attachment to his once-sister, but Elrond knew of the pair's intermingled futures, and was accepting.
Autumn quick approached again, not as ravenous or sudden as the one before. Legolas had returned only the morn of the Council with his brothers, all summoned by the ever-mysterious Elrond. Amidst Dwarves and Hobbits, Elves, and Men, Legolas learned that his prediction had been right; the present Autumn, indeed, was too be one remembered for many years yet to come.
Legolas glanced over to Aragorn, who returned the somewhat stern look, watching silently as the elf was captivated by memories
Memories of friendship, friendship forced upon a broken elf in the dead of the night, friendship lost and rekindled within days, friendship so fierce and loyal it seemed a tangible existence in the elf's reality. He remembered weeping of years gone by in the sturdy arms of the gentle man, and remembered the fierce determination as the man swung his sword unstopping. He remembered the airy taunts he gave the man during archery practice, and the fiery loyalty the two shared whenever the other was threatened.
When Boromir spoke, Legolas couldn't resist leaping to his feet, fists clenched, words grinding from his lips, sharp as gravel.
"This is no mere ranger," he began.
And indeed he was not.
***
Whew, did that ruin the story? I hope not.I visualized having this originally in the story itself, but it turns out it's the epilogue.Ah, well. Hope you all enjoyed it, and the rest of the story. As for the Sequel, which I am writing, it's called "Under the Morning Moon", and I've written the first Chapter, but I still have to revise it.Yay!
In response to your reviews:
MysticalMagic: LOL It's ok! I'm pretty shameless around Legly fics as well.Good idea for the FoTR thing! Thanks for your review, enjoy! =^^=
RainyDayz: *reads over the review, and ego swells and breaks open. Read it again* Whoa.Thanks so much! *blushes wildly and giggles* I'm extremely glad I made you squeal-ok, that sounded dirty, sorry. Thank you SO Much for your review, and I hope you enjoy whatever I might produce in the future =^^=
Tithen Min: Yeah! Mine's all blue-shell-ikea-greatness. Unboring! Sorry about your long shift, hope you had something wonderful to eat to make up for it or something =^^= I like the exclamation points! They have character! LOL! Like my obsessive =^^==^^= things! :-P
Celestra: Yaaaaay! Of course it's ok you added me-I love having fun people to talk to! Your threat scared me so much I'm writing a sequel. Terrifying! LOL Soon as I get my digital-camera-disk I'll upload a picture.I still have to buy some proper incense. ROFL! Thanks again for your beautiful review =^^=
Lani: =^^= Hope you enjoyed the ending etc.! LOL
Lissa: Thanks! LOL =^^=
Imbefaniel: Yeah.I thought that too many fics made Thranduil all evil and such-though I love writing them ROFL.
Goma-Ryu: LOL Glad you liked that line. Thanks for your review!
Skywise: *blushes her face off* Aaah! Thank you so much.This gives me hope! I hope the sequel didn't suck, and I hope you enjoy the sequel etc.! I'm glad I show in through the story, I think, because.Well I'm not sure I want to, considering what I think of myself but still LOL Anyway, enjoy future writings! =^^= And thanks so much for your WONDERFUL review(s).
Amy: Yeah.Over already *sighs* But they'll be more! I promise! Sequel title is at the top-"under the morning moon".Hope you enjoy it!
Elentari Manwe: Wow! I never knew that anybody else was as.I dunno, in- tuned to archery as I think I am.Whenever I do archery I seriously picture like the bow's singing. Thank you so much for reading-and reviewing it! And of course I'd let y'all read it.if I didn't, I wouldn't get your confident- inspiring reviews!
Heather: Thanks! (
Evil Spapple Pie: LOL Hope you enjoyed the epilogue and enjoy the sequel! ROFL The Romany were hard to write, but maybe they'll make an appearance. We'll see *cackles mysteriously*
Kaimelieamin: *turns red* Aww..thanks for that. ( I'm glad you like the story, and I totally agree about madness parents-sometimes I can totally relate to that. I'm not annoyed! I'm flattered! =^^=
Anon: LOL I have some other stories, one really, it's a songfic and all romancy-sweet-crap.I also have a few poems, but they're pretty pathetic.I'm writing a sequel, though, so YAY! I wasn't sure if I'd make all the crazy Aragorn fans angry by how I wrote him.But none of them have stalked and or shot me yet, so yay! LOL *strokes her poster as well*
Ash: Sorry for winding it down at the end.I guess I was just dropping away from the climax. Thanks for your review!
Mouse: THANKS! Hope you like my future A/L fics =^^=
Baby: Aawwww! *hugs* I can't WAIT to read your fic!! And are you INSANE?! What do you mean you don't think your fic's worthy of that?! Did you read my review to it-I loved it!! Sorry about your fever, hope you have some nice cough drops or something tasty! =^^= LOL Namaarie!? No way-this is only the beginning! XD
Legolas's Lover: LOL Why do you hate to see it?! Makes me smile! LOL! Of course I'd write a sequel thoughtfully, and I hope that the epilogue is well met.Thank you for your luck! And I'll keep on posting on FF (
Bobo: LOL-sorry for ending it, particularly on that most Holy of days. Again, wish I had that picture-I'm all jealous and stuff now, I bet he looks hot. Have you seen YM!? He's wearing an overcoat, it's so beautiful!!!!!!!!
Anduin: *smiles* Thanks for your review! Thanks for following me on this voyage!
T&M: LOL Hope you two didn't hurt each other too badly, and hope you enjoy the sequel to come!
GypsyQueen: LOL! Glad you enjoyed the story and thanks so much for your flattering review! Hope you enjoy whatever the future brings for my keyboard and word processor (
Natalie: YAY! Hope you like the rest of my stuff =^^=
Epilogue: Of Elf and Man
NOTE: This was uploading completely wonky as a .htm, so now It's a .doc.It's somewhat crazy and unformatted. Sorry!
***
Almost an entire year had passed, passed since that awful night in the woods, since that spectacular night barely two weeks later in the Romany forest. A year infinitely more breathtaking than any one that came before, the Ranger thought to himself. And then some.
It was amazingly easy to fall into a life with Legolas. Already bound, the two knit a seemingly flawless friendship. Though the memories they shared during the first months of knowing each other didn't fall into any category of hilarity, eventually they found themselves laughing with one another at the simplest things-things that only friends can appreciate. And that drove other people mad trying to figure out what amused them so.
Legolas stayed in Mirkwood for a month, Aragorn for two weeks. In that time, the Prince kindled a now fiery bond with his father and siblings that had previously wilted away into ash. Chyra, no longer the chiding older brother, became a close friend to the elf. Thranduil no longer ruled his realm from afar, but instead plunged into the throngs of his people. It seemed wherever Legolas traveled, he left in his wake a crowd of miffed people, changed forever.
Aragorn and Arwen's love blossomed, remarkably accepted by the Lady's people. At first, Aragorn was dreading telling his loving foster-father of his attachment to his once-sister, but Elrond knew of the pair's intermingled futures, and was accepting.
Autumn quick approached again, not as ravenous or sudden as the one before. Legolas had returned only the morn of the Council with his brothers, all summoned by the ever-mysterious Elrond. Amidst Dwarves and Hobbits, Elves, and Men, Legolas learned that his prediction had been right; the present Autumn, indeed, was too be one remembered for many years yet to come.
Legolas glanced over to Aragorn, who returned the somewhat stern look, watching silently as the elf was captivated by memories
Memories of friendship, friendship forced upon a broken elf in the dead of the night, friendship lost and rekindled within days, friendship so fierce and loyal it seemed a tangible existence in the elf's reality. He remembered weeping of years gone by in the sturdy arms of the gentle man, and remembered the fierce determination as the man swung his sword unstopping. He remembered the airy taunts he gave the man during archery practice, and the fiery loyalty the two shared whenever the other was threatened.
When Boromir spoke, Legolas couldn't resist leaping to his feet, fists clenched, words grinding from his lips, sharp as gravel.
"This is no mere ranger," he began.
And indeed he was not.
***
Whew, did that ruin the story? I hope not.I visualized having this originally in the story itself, but it turns out it's the epilogue.Ah, well. Hope you all enjoyed it, and the rest of the story. As for the Sequel, which I am writing, it's called "Under the Morning Moon", and I've written the first Chapter, but I still have to revise it.Yay!
In response to your reviews:
MysticalMagic: LOL It's ok! I'm pretty shameless around Legly fics as well.Good idea for the FoTR thing! Thanks for your review, enjoy! =^^=
RainyDayz: *reads over the review, and ego swells and breaks open. Read it again* Whoa.Thanks so much! *blushes wildly and giggles* I'm extremely glad I made you squeal-ok, that sounded dirty, sorry. Thank you SO Much for your review, and I hope you enjoy whatever I might produce in the future =^^=
Tithen Min: Yeah! Mine's all blue-shell-ikea-greatness. Unboring! Sorry about your long shift, hope you had something wonderful to eat to make up for it or something =^^= I like the exclamation points! They have character! LOL! Like my obsessive =^^==^^= things! :-P
Celestra: Yaaaaay! Of course it's ok you added me-I love having fun people to talk to! Your threat scared me so much I'm writing a sequel. Terrifying! LOL Soon as I get my digital-camera-disk I'll upload a picture.I still have to buy some proper incense. ROFL! Thanks again for your beautiful review =^^=
Lani: =^^= Hope you enjoyed the ending etc.! LOL
Lissa: Thanks! LOL =^^=
Imbefaniel: Yeah.I thought that too many fics made Thranduil all evil and such-though I love writing them ROFL.
Goma-Ryu: LOL Glad you liked that line. Thanks for your review!
Skywise: *blushes her face off* Aaah! Thank you so much.This gives me hope! I hope the sequel didn't suck, and I hope you enjoy the sequel etc.! I'm glad I show in through the story, I think, because.Well I'm not sure I want to, considering what I think of myself but still LOL Anyway, enjoy future writings! =^^= And thanks so much for your WONDERFUL review(s).
Amy: Yeah.Over already *sighs* But they'll be more! I promise! Sequel title is at the top-"under the morning moon".Hope you enjoy it!
Elentari Manwe: Wow! I never knew that anybody else was as.I dunno, in- tuned to archery as I think I am.Whenever I do archery I seriously picture like the bow's singing. Thank you so much for reading-and reviewing it! And of course I'd let y'all read it.if I didn't, I wouldn't get your confident- inspiring reviews!
Heather: Thanks! (
Evil Spapple Pie: LOL Hope you enjoyed the epilogue and enjoy the sequel! ROFL The Romany were hard to write, but maybe they'll make an appearance. We'll see *cackles mysteriously*
Kaimelieamin: *turns red* Aww..thanks for that. ( I'm glad you like the story, and I totally agree about madness parents-sometimes I can totally relate to that. I'm not annoyed! I'm flattered! =^^=
Anon: LOL I have some other stories, one really, it's a songfic and all romancy-sweet-crap.I also have a few poems, but they're pretty pathetic.I'm writing a sequel, though, so YAY! I wasn't sure if I'd make all the crazy Aragorn fans angry by how I wrote him.But none of them have stalked and or shot me yet, so yay! LOL *strokes her poster as well*
Ash: Sorry for winding it down at the end.I guess I was just dropping away from the climax. Thanks for your review!
Mouse: THANKS! Hope you like my future A/L fics =^^=
Baby: Aawwww! *hugs* I can't WAIT to read your fic!! And are you INSANE?! What do you mean you don't think your fic's worthy of that?! Did you read my review to it-I loved it!! Sorry about your fever, hope you have some nice cough drops or something tasty! =^^= LOL Namaarie!? No way-this is only the beginning! XD
Legolas's Lover: LOL Why do you hate to see it?! Makes me smile! LOL! Of course I'd write a sequel thoughtfully, and I hope that the epilogue is well met.Thank you for your luck! And I'll keep on posting on FF (
Bobo: LOL-sorry for ending it, particularly on that most Holy of days. Again, wish I had that picture-I'm all jealous and stuff now, I bet he looks hot. Have you seen YM!? He's wearing an overcoat, it's so beautiful!!!!!!!!
Anduin: *smiles* Thanks for your review! Thanks for following me on this voyage!
T&M: LOL Hope you two didn't hurt each other too badly, and hope you enjoy the sequel to come!
GypsyQueen: LOL! Glad you enjoyed the story and thanks so much for your flattering review! Hope you enjoy whatever the future brings for my keyboard and word processor (
Natalie: YAY! Hope you like the rest of my stuff =^^=