Chapter 4: Leaving LothLórien and Arwen is Dying
Galadriel was giving each of the Fellowship a gift. When she came to Legolas, she handed him a bow and a quiver of arrows. "My gift to you, Legolas, is the bow of the Galadhrim, worthy of the skill of our woodland kin," Galadriel said. Legolas examined his bow with amazement. "I Valar na beria le, Legolas," she said. (The Valar is protecting you, Legolas.) Then she let her voice enter his mind. "Don't let the jewel of our people leave us. She grieves for you, Legolas. She believes that you are the one missing from the Fellowship," Galadriel said. Legolas looked at her in shock. "Arwen believes that I am dead?" He asked. Galadriel nodded. "I will return to her as soon as I can, milady," Legolas said. Galadriel then continued on while Legolas stood there in shock. Arwen believes that he is the one missing from the Fellowship. He looked at an Elven archer. "You there, send a message for me to Rivendell," Legolas said.
"Yes, milord," the archer said.
Legolas was able to give the archer a message to give to Arwen. He gave it the archer and stopped the archer's horse from moving for a moment. "Tell Lady Arwen Undómiel that I shall return to her," Legolas said.
"Yes, milord," the archer said.
"Go," Legolas said.
Then the archer rode off as fast as he could while Legolas walked towards the boats.
*Rivendell*
Arwen was lying on her chaise with tears on her cheeks. Elrohir then came into the room. "My sister, one of Grandmother's archers have arrived with a message," Elrohir said.
"Send him in," Arwen said.
She sat up and wiped her tears away before looking at the archer as he walked into her room. "Milady, this message came from Lord Legolas," the archer said. Arwen took the note and began to read it.
My Darling Arwen,
I do not know who told you that I was gone, but I assure you that I am alive. I have instructed this archer to give you this message before I leave LothLórien. I made a promise to return to you and return to you I shall. I love you, Arwen.
Love your darling husband,
Legolas Greenleaf
Arwen looked the elf in shock. "Is this true?" She asked. The archer nodded. "Yes, milady, he also told me to tell you that he will return to you," the archer said. Arwen sat on her bed with happiness filling her heart; Legolas was in fact alive. She looked at the elf with confusion. "Who was the one missing in the Fellowship?" She asked.
"Gandalf the Grey, milady," he said.
Arwen gasped in shock, Gandalf was the one missing from the Fellowship. They needed his guidance to Mordor. "Thank you," she said. The archer bowed and left the room. Arwen then lied back down on her chaise looking at her wedding ring.
*Elrond's Arrival at the Camps*
Legolas was trying to sleep when he began to dream of Arwen.
*Dream*
He saw Arwen lying on her chaise with tears in her eyes. "I wish I could see my husband, one final time," she whispered. Legolas watched at the Evenstar necklace shattered into a hundred pieces. He saw Arwen again; her face was pale as snow. When he touched her face, her skin was cold as ice. "I wish I could see my husband, one final time," she repeated. Then everything around him turned dark.
*End Dream*
Legolas shot up from bed and looked around to see Lord Elrond sitting there. He also saw Aragorn sitting there as well. "What is going on?" Legolas asked. Aragorn placed a hand on his friend's shoulder. "Legolas, Arwen na firiel," Aragorn said. (Legolas, Arwen is dying.) Legolas looked at Elrond in shock. "Is this true, Elrond?" He asked. Elrond nodded sadly. "The Ring must be destroyed before it destroys the one we both love so dearly," Elrond said. Legolas couldn't believe his words. "I was hoping it was a dream," Legolas said.
"What are you talking about?" Aragorn asked.
"I had a dream of Arwen lying on her chaise saying 'I wish I could see my husband, one final time', and I was praying it was only a dream," Legolas said.
Elrond sighed and shook his head. "It is not dream, Legolas; Arwen is truly dying. She may not last long," Elrond said. Legolas got up and his tunic and boots on. "What are you doing?" Aragorn asked.
"I have to go be with Arwen," Legolas said.
Elrond hurried over to Legolas and grasped his shoulder. "You cannot reach her in time, it is either you help Aragorn or die trying to reach to Rivendell. We must have faith that the Ring will be destroyed in time," Elrond said.
"What if it isn't destroyed in time? I would lose the one person I truly love with all my heart. I would die with her," Legolas said.
Elrond shook his head. "She will not die, I won't let her die," Elrond said.
"The choice is yours, Legolas, you either come with us, or you'd die trying to get to her," Aragorn said.
Legolas looked at Aragorn with sad eyes.
*In Rivendell*
Arwen was lying on her chaise like Legolas dreamed with tears on her cheeks. Elrohir walked over to his sister with sad eyes. "Arwen," he whispered. Arwen didn't answer him. Elrohir kneeled next to his sister with tears in his eyes. "I wish I could see him, one last time," she whispered.
"Who do you want to see one last time?" He asked.
"Legolas, my beloved husband," she said.
Elrohir grasped her cold hand with tears falling from his eyes. "Fight this, my sister," he whispered. Arwen then closed her eyes and fell into darkness.
*In the Fields*
Legolas was fighting as hard as he could when he saw Arwen falling into darkness. "NO!" He yelled in rage. He killed orc after orc. "I WON'T LET ARWEN DIE! I WON'T LET HER DIE!" Legolas yelled. He fought and fought until the battle was done. Then it was time for him to prepare for the last battle. Aragorn could see the sadness in his friend's eyes and walked over to him. "What did you see?" He asked. Legolas then broke down. "Arwen fell into darkness," he replied. Aragorn's eyes widened. "There is still a chance we can save her," Aragorn said. Legolas looked at his friend with tears falling from his eyes. "Saving her is the only thing we can do. She's in the hands of the Valar, I couldn't even protect her," he said. Aragorn sighed and helped his friend up from the floor. "Listen to me, Legolas, we will save Arwen, she will not die and you two will be reunited. I'll swear it on my life that we will save her," Aragorn said. Legolas nodded and they grasped each other's shoulders. "We ride," he said. Legolas nodded and they went off to the final battle together.
*After the War*
Legolas walked out of Frodo's room and stood next to a wall. He watched the sunset, he has been in Gondor for three days and there was no word about Arwen. Legolas looked on his left hand to look at his wedding ring. "Have hope in your heart that she is alive, Legolas," said a voice. Legolas turned around to see Haldir standing there. (AN: I know what you're all going to say. What is Haldir doing here? He died in the movie why did you put him in here? The truth is I read the books and Haldir didn't die in the books. So I'm making Haldir live in my story.) Legolas greeted Haldir. "Haldir, I am not sure what to do. I do have hope that Arwen is still alive, but I had a vision that she fell into darkness," Legolas said. Haldir stood next to his former foster son with a sigh. "Just don't give up hope. I don't even know if she is alive or dead. Remember, I have been in the Houses of Healing for a long time because of the battle at Helms Deep," Haldir said. Legolas nodded and traced the Evenstar around his neck. Haldir walked over and grasped Legolas' shoulder. "Have faith in Arwen," he said. Legolas nodded and watched as Haldir left him alone. Legolas stood there, praying to the Valar that Arwen was alive. He didn't want to lose her, he loved her too much to lose her. He sighed again before going inside to get ready for Aragorn's crowning.