AN: This chapter is going to be split into 2 parts so as to take two points of view, what happens with Legolas and what happens with Aragorn. Tenna' San'

It was going to take a little more than a week for the Elves of Mirkwood to travel to the Grey Havens.

Around noon two days after Gimli arrived in Mirkwood, the Elves who were to go set off amid a large celebration. King Thranduil, Legolas, Gimli and Melancier were the first to leave and after them, a precision of elves escorted them. They travelled along the old forest road and over the high pass of the Misty Mountains. Once over, they passed around Rivendell and headed toward Mithland.

Glorfindel met them as they passed across the Ford. He told them that Lord Elrond and his two sons had left barely a day before and that the King and Queen of Gondor had gone with him.

Legolas looked up sharply at the mention of Aragorn's name.

"Why are King Elessar and the Lady Arwen travelling to the Grey Havens?" he looked at Melancier who refused to look him in the eye.

"Aragorn is travelling to the Grey Havens to say farewell to the Lady. She is to leave for the west with your father." Gimli told him gently.

"Why was I not told of this?" Legolas asked quietly.

"You were ill lad. We did not wish to trouble you further." Gimli laid a hand on the Elf's shoulder.

They were riding upon the same horse like they had done while travelling on the quest.

"How is the King taking the news of his wife's departure?"

"He is doing quite well. He will not grieve at their parting. He will be sad yes but they have both come to terms that they must part ways."

"I thought they were happy together. I thought he was happy. I need him to be happy" Legolas whispered so softly that Gimli only just managed to catch the words. He squeezed the prince's shoulder and no more was said.

It took three days of constant riding to come to the Hills of Evendim. From atop the highest peak, the Elves sharp eyes were able to see the glistening water of the Grey Havens. They rested for a few hours before setting off again. Gimli noticed for the first time that Legolas was starting to become slack in his posture. He moved a little closer to the prince and looked around and up only to find that the Prince had fallen into a slumber. Gimli gently took the reins from the Elf's hands and along with Melancier; they managed to guide the horse without arousing any suspicion. Melancier suddenly pulled her horse and Legolas' to the river bed. King Thranduil frowned on confusion but Melancier only smiled.

"I wish to wash my face your highness and Legolas has agreed to accompany me. We will be along shortly."

Thranduil nodded his consent and continued on. Melancier continued smiling until the king was out of sight before dropping the act and pulling Legolas off the horse. Gimli practically fell off after him.

"Melancier, what is going on?"

"Look at him."

Gimli looked at Legolas' face and his eyes widened. Legolas was barely breathing. His chest was rising and falling very quickly as if he was trying to take in as much air as he could in a short amount of time. His features were pale and he was ice cold. Melancier hurried to the water and wet a cloth. The water was nice and warm because it was the middle of summer. She placed the cloth on Legolas' head and wiped his cheeks. Legolas stirred as the warm water trickled over his face. He opened his eyes and Gimli noticed that instead of the usual sparkling blue, his eyes were as dark as night.

"What is the matter?" he asked in a raspy voice.

"Legolas you are sick. Why is it that you do not seem to care for your health?" Melancier asked in exasperation.

"I am well enough to see my father off safely."

"Stubborn Elf. You can barely stay on a horse as it is. How do you expect to ride?"

"I will farewell my father in Mithland even if it kills me." Legolas said with more force than he had ever used. He stood shakily and leaned on Gimli for balance.

"Lle anta yulan el alu?" Melancier asked quietly.

"Amin fauka."

Melancier nodded and pressed her water bottle to his lips. A few drops managed to make it into his mouth but he did not have the energy to swallow.

Between them, Gimli and Melancier managed to get Legolas back on the horse. It took great effort for him not to slip sideways. He was so week he could barely pick up the reigns. Melancier helped Gimli onto the horse placing him this time in front of Legolas. Legolas didn't protest instead he chose to grasp the Dwarf around the waist and lay his head upon his shoulder.

Gimli and Melancier continued on towards the Grey Havens. The sun was beginning to set when they came upon the towers. Before entering, Melancier pulled out a small vile from her cloak. She opened Legolas' mouth and forced him to swallow it. Gimli looked at her in confusion.

"I am no healer but I do have a slight ability for it. The mixture was a simple revival medicine. It is used to keep a dieing human awake and alert long enough for them to say goodbye to any loved ones. It only gives the human enough strength for a few hours. It has never been tried on an Elf before. But I do know that he will only appear healthy for an hour at the most. Hopefully that will give the King enough time to leave and for King Elessar to figure out something is wrong."

"And if Aragorn doesn't notice?"

"Then I fear it will be a sad day for Mirkwood." Melancier bowed her head.

It only took another minute for Legolas to open his eyes. The darkness of them faded and his eyes returned to their original blue. Colour returned to his cheeks as he warmed up and he felt strength return to his fingers. He looked at Melancier and noted the small vile on the ground. He nodded in understanding and kissed her head.

"Thankyou for a moment's grace." He told her and helped her to her feet. He placed a hand comfortingly on Gimli's shoulder and smiled. "Come, my father must be wondering where we are."

Together, the three of them walked toward the dock.

"You're late. I was beginning to be worried." Thranduil called to them. Legolas looked around and felt his heart race as he saw his one desire standing by his wife. Legolas took a deep breath and made his way over to his father.

"Sorry Ada. Time got away from us."

"It is well." Thranduil replied.

Legolas cautiously made his way over to Aragorn and Arwen. Arwen glanced between them both before smiling and embarrassing Legolas in traditional Elvish fashion.

"Legolas, it has been an age since we last talked and now I fear we are too late."

"Yes my Lady it would seem so."

He turned to Aragorn,

"Your highness. It pleases me to see you well. Is this your son?" He asked as he gestured towards the small bundle that Aragorn was holding. A shimmer of hurt passed over Aragorn's features at the coldness in Legolas' voice but he quickly regained his composure.

"Yes this is my son, Eldarion."

"Congratulations to you both." Legolas bowed in respect and went back to his father. As he waited he looked back fleetingly towards Aragorn and Arwen. His heart almost stopped when he saw them in a loving embrace. He turned back and began to talk to some of the other Elves that were leaving. Farewelling them and wishing them well.

All too soon the time came for the ship to sail. Legolas was starting to grow weary again and Gimli was standing by his side to support him. Melancier kept throwing worried looks towards him as she watched him grow weaker by the second.

Legolas managed to stand by himself as his father embraced him.

"Namarie utinuamin. Tenna' ento lye omenta." Thranduil fare welled.

"Tenna' San'." Legolas replied softly.

Thranduil turned and addressed those who had gathered.

"Today as I leave Middle-Earth an era passes. From this day until his departure I leave the Kingdom and crown of Mirkwood to my son Legolas."

Thranduil took off his crown and placed on Legolas' head and knelt before him. The rest of the elves followed suit. Legolas looked over to Aragorn and watched as he too knelt before him. Legolas sighed and accepted his father's speech graciously. He did not want Aragorn of all people to bow to him.

Thranduil kissed his son's cheek and made for the boat. As soon as his back was turned, Legolas began to sway slightly. Melancier rushed to the other side of him and helped Gimli support his weight. From the boat Thranduil waved again. Legolas turned from the sight of Aragorn and Arwen's farewell. Though he felt a little joy at the Queens departure, the immense sadness on behalf of Aragorn and that pain he felt quickly over shadowed the joy.

Arwen boarded the boat after fare welling her father and brothers and it only took a minute for the boat to set sail. Legolas held himself stiff as the boat departed. Everyone went to the waters edge to wave them off but Legolas remained where he was. After making sure he was okay, Melancier and Gimli also joined the crowd on the waterfront. As the boat left everybody's sight, the crowd began to turn back. Legolas let himself relax slightly but as he did he began to feel faint.

"Legolas?" Melancier called as she rushed towards him.

Legolas' eyes began to close and he noticed the scene before him started to spin.

"LEGOLAS!" he heard a voice cry as he fell to the ground.

He only just had the sensation of being caught in a pair of arms before the world turned black.

Elvish translations.

Lle anta yulan el alu? - Do you need a drink of water?

Amin fauka  - I am thirsty.

Namarie utinuamin. Tenna' ento lye omenta. – Farewell my son. Until we next meet

Tenna' San' – Until then.

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