Since ada returned, everything seemed to get better. He seemed to be more willing to talk to me then before. I felt a little more confident, too. Somehow I could feel that everything was going to be okay.

Maƫ Govanne, I said as ada came to greet me at my bedside.

Hello Arwen, he laughed. Then he looked serious. Gondor is leaving fight in front of the black gates today.

I asked. Then I knew why. They're buying Frodo some time, aren't they. They need to get Sauron's eye off the ring.

Ada nodded. he said gently. He got up and paced around the room. I did not know if I should be worried, or excited. On one hand, I should be worried, because they could all be marching to their death, and Frodo may never get to Mount Doom. But it may work, and I should be excited that everything will be as I had every hoped it would.

I sat up and looked out the window. Rivendell, my home. The place where I met Aragorn, and the place that I will soon be leaving. Whether I'm going to Gondor, or into death, I will not be here much longer. It was sad, but true.

Then ada looked at me, but I didn't notice 'til he spoke. This will be the end.

I knew this already, but still, the words seemed to hurt just as much. But still, who could know what kind of end it would be.
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The net day, ada came to me way before the sun was even up.

Come with me, he said. I got out of bed and pulled on the cape I wore when I was riding to Valinor. It was very cold outside.

All the elves who remained in Rivendell were loading themselves onto horses.

Are you hungry? asked ada. I shook my head. It's going to be a long while before we stop.

I looked at him, puzzled.

We shall reach Gondor in time for Aragorn's coronation if we travel quickly.

My eyes widened. I felt like I could jump right into the river and run around without freezing, I was so warm inside. But I decided to just nod and smile. It would be much more appropriate. But ada seemed to have a different idea of what was appropriate. He opened his arms wide, and I ran into them as quickly as I could. I laughed as I was pressed against his shoulder.

Arwen, I am so glad that I have you as my daughter, he said.

I smiled, unable to think of anything to say. I knew he must be ready to let me leave him, and be with Aragorn. He kissed my forehead, and then let me mount my horse.

As everyone began to leave, I took a final look at Rivendell, before I rode away, and this time I knew it was final, unlike when I was leaving for Valinor.

Noro lim, I told my horse, and left to catch up with ada.

(Ride faster.)