When Legolas awoke the next morning, the awful realization of the day before hit him before his vision had even cleared. A tear rolled down his cheek as he lay there, and as he rolled over his hand fell on a piece of ripped and folded parchment on his pillow. Opening his eyes he unfolded it. The handwriting scrawled across the page, and there was a blot of ink in the corner, which suggested it had been written in a great hurry.

My love, Legolas,

I fear this may not reach you, for I must write in great hurry, and trust to your servants that it will be given to you. My father has changed our departure time – we are leaving now, and 'tis just nearing midnight. I assume they wished to avoid a scene tomorrow, but I will not go into that now for fear of angering myself too much. That is why I am writing you this note – as an inadequate, and totally lacking substitute for a goodbye. But it is not goodbye forever, I promise you that. We haven't had our last kiss…I haven't whispered my last sweet, meaningless words into your ears…I haven't told you I love you for the last time. Because I do love you, Legolas – more than I can tell you on paper. You must just wait until I can once more tell you in person, as I long to do. So, for now, thank you – for being my lover and my ally, my saviour and my (occasional) downfall – I will not forget that day in the kitchens – and, most of all, my best friend. I must go now, they are calling for me. Goodbye, Legolas. I love you, remember that, and remember this. We are like two rivers, flowing to the open sea. One day we'll reunite, for all eternity.

All my love,

Aragorn

Legolas scrunched the note into the palm of his hand and wept.

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The End

Did you like it? I hope so! Let me know either way so In can decide whether to carry on writing or hang up my pen in shame! Thanks for taking the time to read this everyone! xxx

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Oh my god, I didn't expect so many reviews so soon! Thanks so much, all you guys are amazing! I'm going to take the time now to respond individually to a couple of those people who raise interesting points, or who deserve recognition J

To Lyn: Thanks very much for your review, it's great to know you appreciate the story. I'll see what I can do about the shorter paragraphs. I can see what you mean about Aragorn being selfish to wonder whether Legolas would give up his immortality for him, although I admit it wasn't something I had considered before - perhaps I simply took Arwen's decision to become mortal as the norm. Also, when I wrote it, I intended for my emphasis to lie on Aragorn's fear that Legolas actually didn't love him at all, and that he was simply amusement for the Prince until he died (after all, Aragorn's lifetime would be very little in the eyes of an immortal). He asked if Legolas would give up his immortality if it was necessary and came to that, as opposed to insisting that he must, and it was essentially Legolas' choice. Nonetheless, I can see your point - perhaps I'll put it down to Aragorn's weaknesses and paranoia! Thanks once more for your great review, it's fantastic to receive constructive criticism and I really appreciate them! xxx

To Leggylover and Sakuraprincess; Aww, thank you! I'm so glad you liked it, your reviews made my day! I've been thinking about writing a sequel which takes place during the war of the Ring, when Aragorn and Legolas meet in Rivendell for the first time since this story. Hmm, I'll let you all know what's happening there!

To everyone else not personally mentioned: Thank you all for taking the time to review this story, I can't tell you how much they mean to me!!! I have a warm glowing feeling now lol! xxx