Epilogue

"Lady Galadriel, I believe you already know why we're here," Arlena said.

"Yes," Galadriel said, looking at each forlorn face staring at the ground. "Rest now, and tomorrow all will be revealed."

-Legolas Greenleaf and Frodo Baggins. I will see you tonight, for there are answers that should be given soon-

Legolas and Frodo strolled quietly among the trees of Lothlórien, walking to the water that they swam in that long time ago when all seemed so innocent and light-hearted. Faintly they could sometimes still hear their own laughter among the splashes of the creek, but Ethrin and Diamond's voices were missing. Looking around, they saw the trees, springing back into beauty at Galadriel's return, now starting to fade again as she and the rest of the elves planned to leave. The trees, so bright those long weeks before, were now wilting, the leaves falling. Sorrow seemed to posses the world.

"Legolas…Frodo…"

Legolas and Frodo turned to see Galadriel standing among the dying trees.

"Ethrin knew from the time she gazed into my mirror her fate, that death was upon her. She left with much courage in her heart and determination, though, Frodo, you might have noticed it nearly failed in the end. She bore a burden as great as yours. Now she is gone from Middle-Earth.

Diamond was not a part of the original Prophecy, but she played a crucial part. Frodo, you received a charm from Elenquil of the Havens, and it gave you, and any others you chose, immortality. You remember Diamond wearing it, since you already possessed that immortality. Ethrin is princess of the Havens; therefore she is also connected to that necklace. Willingly Diamond used it, and now she is with Ethrin," Galadriel explained, then paused. Frodo and Legolas wore grave expressions. Galadriel slowly smiled.

"Because of Diamond's sacrifice, though, neither she nor Ethrin are truly dead," Galadriel said.

"Then where are they?" Frodo asked.

"You will find them someday, but only if your hearts are true." Galadriel then disappeared.

A few weeks later Frodo and Legolas were on a ship, sailing in the seas along the West coast of Middle-Earth. Legolas refused to leave to the Undying lands, as did Frodo. Together they sailed the seas, deep sorrow still residing in their hearts.

"The Lady Galadriel told us that we may find them again," Frodo said. Legolas nodded, and then looked out to the sea. Frodo turned to look with him. Their ship sailed along the coast and trees and sand was seen. The fog was a thin film around them, and slowly their ship rose and fell with the waves.

*Thanks to all those who read this story until the end! It is very appreciated! If you want to read the sequel, it is called Elainya. The first chapter is rated PG-13, but the rest of the story is rated PG. I hope you all enjoy it!