Arwen sat at the breakfast table looking at the two empty chairs in front of her. She burst into giggles.

"Aragorn, I thought we rose late today!!! It is a few ours past noon!" She laughed again as the food was presented to them and turned to her husband.

"Estel, what is you're first course of action now that you are King?" Aragorn knew the question was coming, but did not expect it fro his wife.

"I will set an order to rebuild the great city of men, and after that, I want to rebuild the homes and lands destroyed by the orcs during this war." Arwen looked at her husband, indeed, he was majestic.

Haldir rolled to his side. He snapped out of his sleeping trace, and turned to throw his arm over his slumbering wife. He jumped up as his hand landed on sheets and not his wife. Slowly he sat up and wondered where she could be at this time of the day. Had he overslept?

Ellie threw open the bathing room door and stepped out, beaming at the elf sitting on the bed. "Haldir, you look as though you have fought with orcs all night, get up, I ran a hot bath for you."

Haldir looked at her and grunted. He threw the pillow back over his head.

"March Warden!!!" she laughed, but caught it as she noticed his muscles tensing. He got up and drew the sheet around his waist, and made for the bath.

"Grumpy head!" she yelled after him, and quickly made to dress.

Haldir slid into the bath and began to wash his hair, his mind racing. –Last Elves on Middle Earth. I need to be back under the Mellyrn where I can think. I wish no longer to tarry upon these shores; I have all I have ever wanted and then some. Maybe I should return to Lorien for a while, until I can think of a way. Maybe if I build my own vessel the Valar will bless me enough to guide me into the Undying Lands. - He let out a sigh, and closed his eyes.

Ellie stood in the doorway watching his pained expression fade into sadness.

"Haldir,"

"Yes Lothamin, is there anything you require?"

"What ails you?"

"Nothing, I am content now that we are together." He gave her a brilliant smile, then his face fell again as he looked into the steaming water. He threw his head back and closed his eyes again.

She came around him and sat on the edge of the tub. She threw her legs around his shoulders and he laid his head between her legs. She looked down into his eyes searching for an answer to her question then shook her head.

"I thought we were supposed to be happy, now? Is this not what we wanted?" She looked away from him, as her eyes misted.

"Nay, do not do this to yourself Ellie. This is what I want, but when I was on that ship, sailing into the West, I felt that I would never again have to feel heartbreak and anguish, never again smell the scent of a fell orc, or hear of Sauron's antics. For me, the call for the west has been long and hard. I have felt it for a decade, yet still I stayed, for my Lady and Lord, and for my Brothers. I stayed because I had no other choice and kept my yearning to myself. When you came to me, you pushed that yearning aside, and gave me another reason to stay. Now, my Lord and Lady have gone, the beauty of my land will fade into nothing, my time on theses shores has ended. My love, I stayed here for you. Only you could ever make me do this, and I was rewarded. Now, I wish to sail away from it all, far away, where I can again see my Father, and Mother, where I will be with my kin. Elainor, we will see our kin."

Ellie grimaced. Her Father had been a Maiar, an evil one; he would not be admitted into the Halls of Mandos, or Valinor. Her mother, a Lorien elf, she might be there. She nodded and looked at her husband.

"Haldir, we will leave for Lorien, ere nightfall, if that is your wish." She left the tub and walked into the hall, and down to the breakfasting room where Arwen and Aragorn where sitting. The both looked up at the somber elleth as she took a seat in front of Arwen.

Arwen looked at the distressed elleth and smiled.

"What ails you, friend?" Arwen asked

"Nothing, we will be returning to Lorien this evening." She sighed before she stood up and returned to her old room. She was thankful Haldir did not know where this room was located. She changed out of her dress and into a dark blue tunic and black leggings. She looked over at the bed to see an ivory white cloak; she walked over to it, and realized that it was royal cloak with the Mirkwood sign on it. She recalled seeing a similar one on King Thranduil. She bowed her head at the cloak, and hung it in the closet. She smiled warily.

She pulled her pack out of the closet and started to place her dress in it, along with her quiver of arrows. She filled it with tunics and leggings and a fresh pair of boots and some way bread.

She sighed as she pushed the pack on the bed and looked around the room. She pulled a cloak from the pack, a simple cloak woven by the Lady Galadriel herself, gifted to her in Lorien and fastened it around her neck. She walked into the courtyard and quickened her pace until she reached the highest peak in the city again. She looked over to the west and let her elven eyes show her places she had traveled while broken. She closed her eyes and called out to the elves.

-Why is your heart troubled, my daughter?

Lady?

-Yes, Elainor, It is I, Why do you let your heart be troubled?

Haldir looks upset, He has felt the call of the sea for many years, but stayed behind. I fear I have stood in his way. Maybe I made the wrong choice?

-Only you can decide that, Elainor. Do you feel mistaken when you are with him?

No I don't

-Then why do you linger on thoughts you need not?

I do not know Galadriel….

Ellie waited patiently for an answer but none came. She smiled to know that the Lady still watched over her, and resigned herself with the notion that she had chosen right.

Haldir entered the breakfast hall with a heavy heart. He didn't want Ellie to feel bad; he had waited around for her in the bed chamber until he could hear his stomach growl. As he walked he noticed his legs were sore, and that made him smile.

As he entered the dining hall, Aragorn met him with a smile. Arwen poured him some tea, and he sat down with a nod from Aragorn.

"Breakfast has been over for a few hours, friend. Your wife came down, but you were not with her, did something happen?" Aragorn looked at the elf with a warm smile. Arwen reseated herself with some food for her companion.

"No, not at all, we have discussed the possibility of leaving for Valinor." Haldir felt horrible as Arwen looked down. He knew it would hurt her, to be here alone.

"Where has my wife gotten to? Do you know?" Haldir asked with a puzzled look on his face.

Aragorn and Arwen looked at each other and replied "No."

Ellie held tightly to the white horse's mane as he thundered through the waterside. She had ridden to Osgiliath, and had raced her white steed up and down the shore a few times. She was frustrated by she did not know why. She didn't want to return to Lorien. She was afraid to see the beautiful forest rapid change in front of her eyes.

"Sometimes you can't go back! Sometimes if you return your eyes will forever mar the beauty your mind imagined!!" she screamed in the air. Luckily no elves were around to hear her.

"No elves!! Ha! All in Valinor!" she scuffed. She spurred her horse into another few laps, until night fell.

Haldir watched as his wife rode back into the city, and dismounted. He stepped down the winding staircase and came to face her.

"Elainor its past dusk, where… where did you go?" he tried not to sound upset or controlling, and forced a smile.

"Haldir, when do we leave?" was the only answer as the elleth kissed him and smiled. He opened his mouth to talk when she gave him a sly smile and put her hand low on his stomach.

"Maybe we can get something to eat before we leave?" another kiss, and then she was gone. He stood with his mouth agape trying to figure out what had just happened. He turned to face a bellowing laugh as Aragorn stood on the platform above him, laughing so hard he almost fell over twice.

"Have you gotten a taste of what marriage is really like Master Elf?? You are never the king in your home!!! Say hello to long nights of misery my good March Warden, for they always get their ways!!!" Aragorn laughed as Arwen came out onto the platform and dragged him away by his ear.

Haldir sighed and he walked up the stairs. He walked into the dining hall to see the three waiting for him. Aragorn's cheeks rosy from laughter and Arwen and Ellie giving each other winks and smiles.

-It's a conspiracy!!- His mind called as he sat next to his wife at the table that seated four.

His wife turned to him.

"Melamin," she began, and nuzzled his cheek with her nose, "Maybe we can leave a little later than you hoped?" he nodded dazed.

Dinner went by in a flurry, as the elleth seat beside him never let go of his pants. He struggled to speak as Arwen asked him questions at 2 minute intervals each requiring a long and winded answer. Come to think of it, Aragorn too looked a little flustered during dinner.

Haldir was grateful when they were able to excuse themselves. He composed himself, until he walked out of the hall, and promptly picked his wife up and slung her over his shoulder.

The night went by in a whirl of gasps and moans, in two areas of the Palace, as Ithil again shone brightly.

Haldir opened his eyes, and stretched. He looked over at the elleth next to him. She was wide wake, with her head on his chest. He put his arm around her, and smiled at the cross between a gasp and a moan as he held her breast in his hand.

"Now tell me, Lothamin, were did you run to yesterday?" he questioned

"No were, I just decided to go for a ride." Her hair spilled over her face as she shook her head.

"Are you ready to leave today, Ellie?"

She sat up and pulled herself onto his stomach. She held the sheets to cover her, and made the best pout she could.

"Haldir…" she said rocking back and forth on his lower stomach. Immediately fire was sent straight to his loins, and she smiled to herself as she felt his touch on her posterior. She slid down lower and let him enter her, with a soft moan.

He couldn't believe the effect she had on him.

"Haldir…" she continued rocking as he tensed as he quickly reached his peak. He held his breathe begging for the much needed release, but nothing came, as she slowed her rocking. He protested loudly and grabbed her hips to aid in her efforts but she stopped him with her hands. She pulled his hands over her chest, and lowered herself to him. He gasped, at her bold movements, but watched her through hooded eyes.

"Must we leave today?" came the pout.

-Say YES!!! Say YES!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! YES, YES, YES!!!!- His mind screamed.

"N-N… ugh" He moaned again as he felt himself almost there. He went for her hips again but she caught him, in her hands again.

"Must we, hmm?" She was gasping for air, dazed in reverie but she was determined to make him stay. She nuzzled his cheek and brought her tongue to the tip of his ear and nibbled on it. Shudders rippled through his body as he struggled to stifle a yelp.

"Hmm, Haldir?" she kissed him, again, and returned her hot breathe to his ear. He let out a sharp hiss.

"Elainor…" he gasped, "Yes," he breathed.

She looked at him with sad eyes, and kissed him again. He took the second to flip her over and raise her legs over her shoulders. She squirmed in half-protest until she gave into the pleasure. Soon they both peaked, and he lay on top of her panting. She slipped into sleep again, as he lay with her until he steadied his breathing. Lifting the elleth he loved so much in his arms he took her into the bathing room and slipped into the tub with her.

She awoke from her reverie to notice she was wearing the tunic and leggings she had on the day before. Haldir was standing in a corner by a chair packing a bag. On the floor behind him was the pack she had packed the day before. Haldir was humming to himself a song she did not recognize, but she was content with lying on the bed watching him. He turned to the mirror opposite the chair and began to braid his hair, and tie it with a leather thong. He turned to her as she smiled at him.

"Well, hello sleepy head." He smiled as he walked to her, picked her off the bed and spun her around. He let her feet drop to the ground, and kissed her gently.

"I thought I was going to have to carry you back home." His eyes shimmered when he mentioned 'home'.

She smiled at him, and turned to the packs. "We leave now?" She turned back to him and made to put her arms on his chest, but he grabbed her, and smiled.

"Ha! You are most devious daughter of Saruman although I almost bent to your will your hold has no effect on the March Warden of Lorien!" He put her hands on his chest, and assumed his haughty "Don't Mess With Me – March Warden" look.

Ellie burst into a fit of giggles, and went to the window.

"Well, Master," she said mock bowing, "Shall I get you the horses?" she gave her best soldier stance, and mock saluted the way humans do.

He laughed and nodded, as she mock bowed again and sprinted towards the stables. He shouldered her pack and carried his in one hand and left.

Aragorn stood holding Arwen in his arms as she hid her tears from the two elves. Everyone knew she was crying, but she refused to let them see her crying.

"Arwen all we are doing is returning to Lorien! We shall be back! I promise!!!" Ellie soothed, with no avail. Ellie turned to her husband and threw her pack on the ground. Haldir gave her a warning look, and she promptly burst into tears. Haldir groaned.

Both men…uh… husbands looked at each other and sighed. Haldir pulled Ellie off to the side.

"Lothamin, what ails you?"

": Sniffle: Arwen is g-going: sniffle: to be: sniffle: Alone!!!!" she let out a wail as Haldir winced.

"We will be returning, do not encourage her tears!!!!" They both looked over as Aragorn rocked and shushed Arwen. Ellie dropped her head, and nodded. She handed Haldir her pack and he fastened it to her horse.

"Arwen?" Ellie questioned. She turned and instant Arwen was in her arms whispering.

Ellie nodded. She kissed her friend on the head, and turned to Haldir who was already on his horse, hold the reins of hers. She jumped on and turned to Arwen to wave a goodbye and then they were off.

A/N: Boring chapter, I know. So sorry!!! But I am thinking one or two more chapters are left! Love!