It only took a few days to arrive back in Rivendell. My heart was literally pounding in my throat, because I had no clue what I was going to say to ada when I see him. I knew he would be angry that I have returned, but I had to do it. I had to come back. I couldn't leave Aragorn.

I rode faster and faster. The air around me became more and more familiar until I knew it was the fresh air of Rivendell. But I had little time to enjoy it. I clambered off my horse and walked swiftly up to where ada sat, looking worried. I knew he had seen my child too. I flung off my cloak, revealing my midnight blue dress that hung askew on my shoulder because of how quickly I was walking.

You saw him! I cried. You saw my son! I know you did!

he gasped. I couldn't believe he was so suprised to see me. He stood up and looked down at me, as he has for so many years.

Nothing is certain. That fate is almost gone.

But it is not lost. If I deserted him, I would have regretted it for all eternity. And only then would that fate be lost.

Ada slowly sunk back down onto the bench he was resting on before. I sat next to him, letting the neckline of my dress fall back into place.

We must always have hope.

Ada nodded, and sat up once more.

It is time, I whispered. Ada looked at me strangely. Reforge the sword, I continued. It is time for Gondor to recognize their king.

Ada said nothing, and left. I had a feeling he knew I was right. There was hope for mankind after all.
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I noticed a green leather- bound book beside the desk. Ada must have been reading it. I picked it up, turning to the page marked. Suddenly, my hands chilled, and the book slipped out of my hand. My palms were cold and sweaty. Ada saw me, and came over. He picked up the book and laid it on the bench beside me, and grasped my hands loosely in his.

Your hands, he whispered. they are cold to the touch. Then, he must have began to realize what is happening. The life of the Valar is leaving you! he said aloud. He held my hands more tightly. I felt tears welling up in my eyes.

This was my choice. I knew this was what I had to do. There is no longer a ship that can bear me hands. I saw ada's face turn pale. He knew that I would not last much longer with this evil in Middle earth. I was dying.