For the Love of the Golden Prince : Epilogue
In years to come, Estel put the memories of those days out of his mind. He grew, mentally and physically, and focused on his studies instead of his heart. He soon mended the rift between himself and Elladan, and they were as close as they ever were, with perhaps a little more caution to the other's feelings. He and his brothers became only closer and stronger. When Estel, aged 21, was told of his lineage and role by his foster father Lord Elrond, he left the safety and comfort of Imladris and travelled Middle Earth. He became a strong, wise and introverted Ranger, finally making contact with the last of his kin and discovering more about himself. But all through this time, he never forgot the whispered words of love from the Golden Prince. He never lost the feeling of regret and foolishness, the worry of self-confidence and the whispers that lingered even into adulthood, despite the best words of his siblings.
But after many years and many battles, meetings and farewells, Aragorn, once Estel, finally put the last memory out of his mind. He found new love in the form of Arwen, no longer seen as a sister, but as a light to guide him, arms to hold him and someone to belong to. After all, he was not who he thought he once was. He was no longer Estel, he was Aragorn, a future King. And a King of Men. His family of old were viewed differently. And so were his memories.
And so, Aragorn Elessar was free of Legolas. He had put those days behind him and no longer hungered for the touch of the Golden Prince. Those days were over, and he had grown. His mind was free of the Elf. That is, until the War of the Ring...