::waves fanatically:: I'm updating sooner then I thought I would be able
to, due to the fact that I'm still on vacation and I wanted to put up a
conclusion!
I've been working on this since July! It's 18 chapters, about 100 pages, around 135 reviews, and. wow, I've learned so much from this experience. This is probably the longest thing (and only true fan fiction) that I've ever finished, and I'm so proud of it ::humble bow::
I could never have done it without the lovely encouragement and support from all my absolutely LOVELY reviewers who constantly read and reviewed throughout the entire story. Special thanks goes out to The Lady of Light, Mirkwood Maiden (thank you so much for all the heart warming encouragement), Sinister Papaya Fondue, Halandleg4ever, Kawaii Elf Girl, (and Gloriollass) and their cookies, Haldir's Heart and Soul, Jadegoddess, Lady of Legolas, and of course, Amlugwen (my wonderful beta), you guys are wonderful!!!
Now, without further blubbering on my part,
Disclaimer: Don't own them, and not once in my 100 pages of work have I.
~*~*~*~*~
Halo of Tears
Chapter 18
Epilogue ::tears::
~*~*~*~
Legolas sighed wistfully as he prepared to climb into his boat and leave Lorien, on to the great adventure that could not be more treacherous then the one the had just concluded. He had changed, not in a very obvious way, but there was a darkened part of his heart that would never truly heal, and the sparkle in his eyes had dimmed slightly, a loss of innocence that he would never regain. However, all was well in Lorien again, and his best friend was happy, so in that, his sacrifice was well given.
The elf was about to reach for his new bow, the Gift of Galadriel, on the ground when it was handed up to him. Legolas looked over to see Haldir holding it, reaching it out to him. "Another adventure to face, dangers to overcame, and one very annoying dwarf to put up with," the March Warden said with a sparkle in his eye. "And yet, I believe you will revel in it," Lythian finished, coming up behind her lover. She handed Legolas a package wrapped in silver cloth.
"Peaches, in case your friend gives you trouble, some Lembas bread, and a letter. From myself and Haldir to your father. It explains. everything. Whether or not you give it to him is your choice, but it may aid you if or when you choose to confront him on the matter." Legolas smiled in relief, for he did intend to confront his father at some point in the future, and the aid of a letter would be much utilized. He turned to embrace his friends, having finished loading his belongings into the boat. Haldir embraced him warmly, his hand brushing the dagger that now rested at Legolas's side.
"Remember that," the elder elf said firmly, "For you may need it in times of struggle. And that reaches beyond slitting the dwarf's throat with it." Legolas laughed softly and hugged Haldir again. "Be careful," the Warden continued, his tone taking on a serious note, "take care of yourself. I fear for the health of the fellowship, and war will soon ravage this Middle Earth." Legolas nodded and returned the warning,
"If there is war, you too will be involved. Use caution, and protect this haven of life, but do not involve yourself in a second war of the ring. Keep yourself alive, if only so that you might sail to the havens some day. When the war is over, though I doubt that I will continue to live in Mirkwood, I will confront my home. I hate to do it to my father, for he is an honorable elf, but there is enough poison in Mirkwood without this resting on it. Come and pay a visit, sometime, for I believe there will be more conflict that is best solved in person."
Haldir nodded at Legolas's rater grim words, but gave him one last shoulder clasp before turning away. Lythian stepped forward, but instead of saying anything, she simply smiled at the prince. The two hugged, and Lythian silently pulled a bracelet off her wrist, and slipped it onto to Legolas's. It was a simple silver chain that was crafted to resemble vines with tiny yet very detailed leaves on it.
"Friendship runs forever," She said lightly, "And you sacrificed terribly to save yours. We are forever in your debt." Legolas shook his head but Lythian held his chin and looked into his eyes, violet meeting blue. Try as he might, the prince could not look away.
"I am honored to be your friend, Legolas Greenleaf, and will regard you with the highest esteem eternally."
For a moment, it was not Lythian that Legolas was talking to, but Luinelothiel Forest-song of Lorien.
"As I will hold you in equal esteem," Legolas whispered shyly, slightly in wonder of the resemblance between his friend and the mother that he had barely known. He still could not look away from those startling eyes until,
"Enough with the romantics you abortive elf! We do still have a certain ring to destroy!" Gimli was already in the boat and looking quite ready to leave, though his eyes were still glazed over with his newfound love of the Lady of Light. Legolas grinned and nodded once more to Lythian and Haldir before hopping lightly into the boat beside the dwarf so quickly that Gimli started and jumped nearly a foot before settling back in.
Haldir and Lythian watched as the fellowship began to sail down the river and out of sight.
~*~*~*~*~
Legolas stared forward into the sun kissed waters as he rowed gracefully through the river. The sun was now high in the sky, and the grey-blue waters were calm save for the slight disturbance of paddles hitting water. Trees on either side of the river glowed with life and joy, and the entire fellowship visibly relaxed any enjoyed the calm before the storm.
Legolas had been silent for some time, and Gimli was looking to start another argument, intent on returning the favor of nearly knocking him out of the boat.
"What are you staring at like a loved starved bard, elf?" the dwarf asked rudely, trying to distract Legolas's focused gaze. To his surprise, the elf did not even break his stare before answering in a detached voice,
"The future, Gimli,"
"The what?"
"The bright futures ahead."
~*~*~*~*~
The End!!
Wow, I can't believe I've FINALLY finished this after ALL this time.. ::tears:: I believe that I'm laughing and crying at the same time. Probably not my best chapter, but it was just tying up some loose ends anyway.
Once again, thank you so much to EVERYONE who's ever reviewed this. You guys are the best!!
Because most people seem to want both a sequel and a prequel, I will do both, starting with the sequel. It will probably start after Frodo destroys the ring when Legolas decides to take a break from Governing Ithilian and pays a visit home to confront his father. It will feature Legolas, Gimli, Aragorn, Haldir, and Lythian as well as our favorite king of Mirkwood, Thranduil, probably some siblings, and a few others, becoming namely a drama/angst with a little danger and some other twists thrown in ::evil laughter:: look for it, coming soon, titled "Starless Night"
Anyway, much love to you all!
Wind to thy Wings mellon-nins,
Lady-Daine
I've been working on this since July! It's 18 chapters, about 100 pages, around 135 reviews, and. wow, I've learned so much from this experience. This is probably the longest thing (and only true fan fiction) that I've ever finished, and I'm so proud of it ::humble bow::
I could never have done it without the lovely encouragement and support from all my absolutely LOVELY reviewers who constantly read and reviewed throughout the entire story. Special thanks goes out to The Lady of Light, Mirkwood Maiden (thank you so much for all the heart warming encouragement), Sinister Papaya Fondue, Halandleg4ever, Kawaii Elf Girl, (and Gloriollass) and their cookies, Haldir's Heart and Soul, Jadegoddess, Lady of Legolas, and of course, Amlugwen (my wonderful beta), you guys are wonderful!!!
Now, without further blubbering on my part,
Disclaimer: Don't own them, and not once in my 100 pages of work have I.
~*~*~*~*~
Halo of Tears
Chapter 18
Epilogue ::tears::
~*~*~*~
Legolas sighed wistfully as he prepared to climb into his boat and leave Lorien, on to the great adventure that could not be more treacherous then the one the had just concluded. He had changed, not in a very obvious way, but there was a darkened part of his heart that would never truly heal, and the sparkle in his eyes had dimmed slightly, a loss of innocence that he would never regain. However, all was well in Lorien again, and his best friend was happy, so in that, his sacrifice was well given.
The elf was about to reach for his new bow, the Gift of Galadriel, on the ground when it was handed up to him. Legolas looked over to see Haldir holding it, reaching it out to him. "Another adventure to face, dangers to overcame, and one very annoying dwarf to put up with," the March Warden said with a sparkle in his eye. "And yet, I believe you will revel in it," Lythian finished, coming up behind her lover. She handed Legolas a package wrapped in silver cloth.
"Peaches, in case your friend gives you trouble, some Lembas bread, and a letter. From myself and Haldir to your father. It explains. everything. Whether or not you give it to him is your choice, but it may aid you if or when you choose to confront him on the matter." Legolas smiled in relief, for he did intend to confront his father at some point in the future, and the aid of a letter would be much utilized. He turned to embrace his friends, having finished loading his belongings into the boat. Haldir embraced him warmly, his hand brushing the dagger that now rested at Legolas's side.
"Remember that," the elder elf said firmly, "For you may need it in times of struggle. And that reaches beyond slitting the dwarf's throat with it." Legolas laughed softly and hugged Haldir again. "Be careful," the Warden continued, his tone taking on a serious note, "take care of yourself. I fear for the health of the fellowship, and war will soon ravage this Middle Earth." Legolas nodded and returned the warning,
"If there is war, you too will be involved. Use caution, and protect this haven of life, but do not involve yourself in a second war of the ring. Keep yourself alive, if only so that you might sail to the havens some day. When the war is over, though I doubt that I will continue to live in Mirkwood, I will confront my home. I hate to do it to my father, for he is an honorable elf, but there is enough poison in Mirkwood without this resting on it. Come and pay a visit, sometime, for I believe there will be more conflict that is best solved in person."
Haldir nodded at Legolas's rater grim words, but gave him one last shoulder clasp before turning away. Lythian stepped forward, but instead of saying anything, she simply smiled at the prince. The two hugged, and Lythian silently pulled a bracelet off her wrist, and slipped it onto to Legolas's. It was a simple silver chain that was crafted to resemble vines with tiny yet very detailed leaves on it.
"Friendship runs forever," She said lightly, "And you sacrificed terribly to save yours. We are forever in your debt." Legolas shook his head but Lythian held his chin and looked into his eyes, violet meeting blue. Try as he might, the prince could not look away.
"I am honored to be your friend, Legolas Greenleaf, and will regard you with the highest esteem eternally."
For a moment, it was not Lythian that Legolas was talking to, but Luinelothiel Forest-song of Lorien.
"As I will hold you in equal esteem," Legolas whispered shyly, slightly in wonder of the resemblance between his friend and the mother that he had barely known. He still could not look away from those startling eyes until,
"Enough with the romantics you abortive elf! We do still have a certain ring to destroy!" Gimli was already in the boat and looking quite ready to leave, though his eyes were still glazed over with his newfound love of the Lady of Light. Legolas grinned and nodded once more to Lythian and Haldir before hopping lightly into the boat beside the dwarf so quickly that Gimli started and jumped nearly a foot before settling back in.
Haldir and Lythian watched as the fellowship began to sail down the river and out of sight.
~*~*~*~*~
Legolas stared forward into the sun kissed waters as he rowed gracefully through the river. The sun was now high in the sky, and the grey-blue waters were calm save for the slight disturbance of paddles hitting water. Trees on either side of the river glowed with life and joy, and the entire fellowship visibly relaxed any enjoyed the calm before the storm.
Legolas had been silent for some time, and Gimli was looking to start another argument, intent on returning the favor of nearly knocking him out of the boat.
"What are you staring at like a loved starved bard, elf?" the dwarf asked rudely, trying to distract Legolas's focused gaze. To his surprise, the elf did not even break his stare before answering in a detached voice,
"The future, Gimli,"
"The what?"
"The bright futures ahead."
~*~*~*~*~
The End!!
Wow, I can't believe I've FINALLY finished this after ALL this time.. ::tears:: I believe that I'm laughing and crying at the same time. Probably not my best chapter, but it was just tying up some loose ends anyway.
Once again, thank you so much to EVERYONE who's ever reviewed this. You guys are the best!!
Because most people seem to want both a sequel and a prequel, I will do both, starting with the sequel. It will probably start after Frodo destroys the ring when Legolas decides to take a break from Governing Ithilian and pays a visit home to confront his father. It will feature Legolas, Gimli, Aragorn, Haldir, and Lythian as well as our favorite king of Mirkwood, Thranduil, probably some siblings, and a few others, becoming namely a drama/angst with a little danger and some other twists thrown in ::evil laughter:: look for it, coming soon, titled "Starless Night"
Anyway, much love to you all!
Wind to thy Wings mellon-nins,
Lady-Daine