Epilogue
Time passed. Legolas and Estel remained committed to each other, and saw each other as much as their respective responsibilities allowed. Neither father was happy with the visits, but man and elf learned soon to be as unobtrusive as possible during their visits.
It was only two years later that Thranduil found out that Legolas and Estel were not only friends. It was by chance, one late evening they had gone for a walk, and had stopped just off the main path to embrace and kiss each other. It was that moment that Thranduil, also out for an evening stroll, walked past.
He was furious, and even cooler when dealing with Estel than before after that moment. But to both Legolas and Estel's surprise he did not outright forbid their relationship, nor did he prevent Estel from visiting altogether, although he made sure that he had as little contact as possible with the young man.
The years settled into a pattern of regular visits between Lasgalen and Rivendell. As Estel grew more experienced, he and Legolas also spent some time travelling by themselves.
The continued resentment of their relationship by their families dimmed the enjoyment that Estel and Legolas derived from seeing each other, but as the years passed, they got used to the situation. Neither of them expected the situation to change.
And yet, it did. But that is another story, and has been told in 'To Make a Choice'.
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Thank you all, dear readers, for remaining with me throughout this mammoth story arc.
The overall story is now finished, there may well be a few shorter one-shot stories to come.
Many thanks for all the reviews, comments and emails. It has been rewarding to receive them and has always helped me with writing.
Isildwen
