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Summary: AU After the death of his friend Aragorn falls into depression and there may only be one person who can draw him out of it.

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How Can I Survive

Chapter 12

"Uncertainly Legolas will pass this hour and I can not bear to say goodbye to my son again" Thranduil said to Elrond. The two elf lords were standing in the hallway outside of the price's room.

"Of course. I understand completely. As a father I can see where you are coming from. Do not be ashamed my friend, you shouldn't have to."

Thranduil's spirits were relieved at this statement so he made his way back to his quarters. But he was still very depressed as any parent would be in these circumstances. He walked away and didn't look back for if he did he knew he would never leave.

Another reason he left is because he knew part of the reason that Aragorn was depressed was because he never got to say good bye.

Elrond also knew this, so he called the others out of the room that Legolas occupied. Arwen had been wanting to run over to Aragorn since she learned of his arrival but this needed to be done in order for her love to be able to get on with his life.

"I never thought I would have to loose you once but now I am loosing you twice" the man said sombrely. "Mellon nin, we will meet again in the Halls of Mandos" Legolas replied happier than his companion. Happier not happy.

"I know we said that we would never keep secrets in our friendship because they tear even the strongest of friends apart. But there was something that I have never told you" the elf stated catching the other in the room off guard.

"Well are you going to tell me now?" the Dunedain asked. "Yes. Yes I will tell you."

"I did once find love. She lived here in Rivendell and was most beautiful, however she was never really happy. But she was the nicest person you could have met. Her name was Niandra" he started keeping the interest of Estel.

"We met while she was visiting in Mirkwood. She was going to be staying there for a couple of years and we became very close. I was actually going to ask her to become my wife. I had a necklace that belonged to my father's mother and its beauty matched that of hers." Aragorn bid him to continue.

"Unfortunately word was sent for her to return home to Imladris as soon as she received the letter. It was very bad news. The memo said that her father was slain by orcs and had died of severe injuries."

"I accompanied her back along with the family that she was staying with. Niandra and her father were very close. She passed of a broken heart" The elf paused for a second before continuing.

"The only reason I did not follow was because I knew she was once again happy. She was back with her Adar. I could not be sad if I knew she was in high spirits. I loved her and I still do and all I wanted was for her to be joyful. And she finally was."

"I am so sorry" was all Aragorn could say because for the most part he was stunned for words. "Do not worry, you do not have to be sorry, you did not cause it." Legolas said and he truly meant it.

"Here I have a gift for you" the elf continued pulling something out of the hidden pocket in his green tunic.

It was a beautifully crafted mithril chain with an equally beautiful red ruby hanging from if.

"I could not use but you can" he said as he placed the necklace in the hands of his best friend. "Give it to Arwen, you deserve to be together" Legolas finished as his breathing ceased and he returned to Niandra in the Halls on Mandos.

Aragorn didn't know what to do. He called for Elrond to come but nothing would come out of his mouth.

"…Elrond…Elrond…Anybody…" he shouted but nobody could hear him except for himself.

All of a sudden his eyes snapped open and he looked around studying his surroundings. To his dismay he was leaning against a tree. The tree he had placed his weight upon the night before. He was heartbroken to find out the his friend really didn't return and he hadn't gone home.

He stood up abruptly causing something to fall from his lap. Noticing this Aragorn went on his knees to find it. Whatever it may be. He gasped as he set his eyes on something that lay on the leaf covered ground. A beautiful mithril chain with a red ruby hanging from it.

He didn't know if it could be the truth but then again, Namo is capable of many things.

He picked it up and squeezed it gently in his hand as not to break it. He placed it to his heart. "I will do this for you Legolas and for you Arwen. I will run no longer, I will return home" this was the secret vow he made to himself, his friend and the love of his life.

Like it? Let me know. Oh and Namo is one of the Valar who resides in the Halls of Mandos, just to let you know. Sorry its short, but I have writers block.