We kissed one last time before we left to sleep peacefully through the night. I closed the door behind me as I entered my bedroom, and slipped into my nightgown. I no longer had any doubt in my mind that I loved Aragorn, so I suppose that might have been why I fell asleep so quickly, and silently.

The next day I thought very long about the other night. The fall air was crisp, and the wind was just as wild as the day I met Aragorn. then, I remembered that ada's council was meeting today to decide what would happen to the ring. Whatever they decided, I was sure Aragorn will have a part in it. It just seems like something he would feel like he had to do, and I do not blame him! Everyone should have a part to play if they can. I don't know what my part will be, or if I have already for filled it, but I do have something to do for this earth.
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It was beginning to get dark, and was beginning to anticipate Aragorn's return from the meeting. The brightly colored leaves whirled around across the dimly lit sky. I lingered on the sight for a second longer, then got up from my bed and walked across the hall and down the stairs into the breezy dusk atmosphere. I saw Legolas, a mirkwood elf, and a close friend of mine, running across the path to where another young elf boy stood, waiting. I nodded to him as he passed. When I turned my head forward again, I saw ada a ways ahead, surrounded by a circle of trees. He was talking to Aragorn. I walked silently over to where they were talking, and hid behind a bush. Hopefully, I could learn something about the ring.

I am very pleased that you will accompany Frodo to Mount Doom, ada said to him.

You know as well as I that he cannot do it alone.

Yes. But still I feel that it will not be as simple as we think. Sauron knows all of our weak spots, and that is where he will strike.

Aragorn nodded, gingerly stroking something under his shirt. Then I realized it was the evenstar.

You have to let her go, Aragorn, said ada. I knew he was talking about me. Aragorn looked up at him wearily.

She must go with her people. If she lingers here for you, she shall die. I had no idea what they were talking about. I am not lingering, this is my home!

She would only stay if she had hope.

She would stay only for you! She belongs with her people! You know this Aragorn. Just let her go. Do what is best for her.

I glared angrily at ada from behind the bushes. I did not know what he was talking about, but making Aragorn let me go will not make anything better. I decided to go before anyone saw me.
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I cried as ran into his arms. This time I did not feel childish, nor did I worry if ada disapproved or not. I just wanted to be close to him one last time before he left. The thought of him possibly not coming back terrified me, so I tried to think about it as un-often as I could. Just the thought made me weep. I tried hard to stifle my sobs, but Aragorn understood. He pulled me in closer.

Don't weep, he whispered. Please, don't weep. His voice was steady and strong. I looked up at him. The tears had dried like plaster on my face, but no more came. He smiled for a second, but it soon faded. He furrowed his brow.

You must go with your people, he said. I now knew of what he spoke of. Ada told me last night. The time of the elves is ending. We must go to the undying lands. But that would mean leaving Aragorn.

Why are you telling me this? I asked.

I only want what's best for you.

You only are saying these things for my ada. I know.... I stopped in mid sentence. Once again, Aragorn was trying to hand me back the evenstar necklace.

I gave this to you. It is yours now. Carry it on your journey. As long as you have it close to your heart, I will be too.