Two days later the army arrived outside Minas Tirith. While the others set up camp the leaders, Ariel and the Rangers headed into the city. As they walked towards the King's Hall Ariel was glad to be home. She suddenly could not wait to see her family although she feared what her father would say. As they approached the hall Bearn opened the doors for them.

They entered the hall and Aragorn, stood up from his throne and hurried towards them. He embraced his son and when he pulled back Eldarion could see that his father was grieved. "Eldarion, your sister, she." Aragorn began. "I am here father," Ariel said as she stepped forward into his view.

Aragorn's face was suddenly filled with joy and confusion. "The messenger did not return, and only two days ago your horse returned rider-less. I feared the worst," He told her as he embraced his daughter. "Find the rest of my family and tell them that both Eldarion and Ariel are home and safe," He told the servants. "And we must have a feast to celebrate their return and victory."
"Ariel!" Hafwen ran into the hall and embraced her sister. "I didn't want to believe that you were dead, I am so glad that you are home and safe," She said. "You will have to tell me everything later," She whispered into her ear before pulling away so that Aderyn and Arwen could welcome Ariel back home.
Mardon sat at the King's table beside Galimir once again. The table was spread even more lavishly than before and Mardon knew that as soon as the returning of Aragorn's two children the preparations had begun. As well as Aragorn's family, Legolas, Elfwine, Elboron and Gimli also sat at the table. There was one empty chair again and that belonged to Ariel.

In place of the soldier that had been, a lady sat down at the table. Instead of male clothing she wore a dress, her hair and face were clean and a circlet once again sat on her brow. She also wore a smile and Mardon knew that she was happy to be home with her family.
The conversation at the table was full of tales of the past few days both inside and outside of the city. When they had finished in the dinning hall Mardon and Ariel walked together outside under the few stars that had appeared in the sky. As they said goodnight at Ariel's door Mardon lent down and kissed her cheek.

Happily, Ariel climbed the stairs to her room. As she entered she saw Iorwen and Hafwen sitting on her bed waiting for her to tell them everything. After changing into her night-clothes and slipping into her bed she recounted much of her story into the early hours of the morning.