Disclaimer: Unfortunately I only own one char., Lerin.

A/N: Special thanks go to Elerrina, my beta reader! For all those who are wondering I did obtain permission to write this sequel so no stupid flames about that please.

Chapter One: The Death of the King

We had to wait until his family and out parents had seen him before we could go in. Now everyone could tell that our adopted uncle, Aragorn, was dying.
Finally we were allowed in. Arwen had stayed behind with Aragorn. We did not mind. Anything he had to tell us he could tell us in front of her, besides she was his wife. He told us to do the same as our parents, to go over to the dresser and take out the letters there. There was one for each of us, Celeblas, Shirahime, and me. We all stayed with him as he died, including those who had already seen him. His death hit Arwen hard; after he died the light that once played in her eyes was gone.
Shirahime, my sister went to the gardens to read the letter she received from him. I am not sure where Celeblas went, he has his disappearing act perfected, one minute he's there, the next he's gone. I went to the fountains to read mine.

Dear Lerin, Daughter of Gimli and Sakura,

You have wonderful parents and I am sad that I didn't get the chance to know you as well as them. In the short 16 years I knew you I saw you grow and mature and you became like a daughter to me. I know that my death will be hard for you and the rest of the kingdom, but I am sure that Eldarion will be a fine king. Don't let Celeblas lead you all into too much trouble; knowing his mother, he will make life interesting. Keep an eye out for the lingering Shadow. I don't anticipate any trouble, but you can never be too prepared. Learn to give a little sometimes as well; don't let that stubbornness of yours lead you around all the time. Please help Eldarion as he begins his kingship. It was my choice to go now, I hope you know that. May you always be happy and have a full life.

Aragorn

 As I finished the letter I looked up and saw Shirahime standing there. There were tears glistening in her eyes, threatening to fall. I didn't really know what to say. She and Celeblas were closer than we were, they were also closer to Aragorn than I was, probably because they were two years older than I but still...
I was glad when Celeblas appeared, he would be able to comfort her better than I ever could. I also wanted to be alone to think and mourn; even if I wasn't as close to Aragorn as they were, I still cared.
This time it was me who went to the gardens to be by myself. It wasn't long before my thoughts were interrupted again, this time it was Eldarion who found me.
"How are you holding up, and do not lie to me. I am not a politician; I so not need a politician's answer."
"You are lucky that you don't have to deal with all the people and correct responses. You get to be alone to mourn."
"You do realize that most people would not hold a grudge if you left to mourn by yourself."
"I guess, but where would I go? Just about everyone knows my father or me. Besides the whole kingdom is in mourning and it wouldn't be right to leave them like that."
"You think that much of the kingdom?"
"I don't really know, I guess I'm just trying to do what my father would."
"I think that is admirable, but I still do not think that your father or your kingdom would mind if you took a little time to mourn."
"Maybe not, but I still don't think it would be right to leave them like this, especially after my dad just died." We stayed in the gardens and talked until about seven in the evening.
"I think I should probably leave now, my parents are worrying knowing them," I told him as I set off to go find them.
"Yes, my mother is probably starting to as well; I'll see you at the funeral. Tell your parents I said hello."
"Alright, see you later!"

"Mom, Dad, I am back!"
"How is Eldarion, Lerin?"

"You can see that he is upset but when I asked him, he switched topics on me. How did you know that I was with him?"
"Shirahime saw him head in the same direction as you so we assumed that you were talking together."
"Oh. Eldarion says hello."

Later, after the funeral we returned home with my aunt and uncle, Sierra and Legolas. Everyone was even sadder than before, especially our parents. Our fathers had fought together against Sauron in the war, and now Aragorn was gone. Celeblas had once said that he overheard his father tell Aragorn that once Aragorn died, he and Gimli would probably sail to the Grey Havens.
He was right. Soon after we got home they told us. They left it up to us if we would follow or not. Shirahime and I decided to stay and help Eldarion and Arwen and also to see the rest of the world. We just weren't ready to leave yet. Celeblas stayed for the same reasons I believe.
We spent a couple weeks together before we started helping them build the grey ship. It took us around six months to build the ship. It was a wonder we got done so fast! It was just the seven of us working on it! It was a hard decision to make once they had left. We decided to take Eldarion up on the offer to come visit. We knew our parents loved us but it was hard staying in the home we grew up in after they left. I know we will always consider this place our home but I don't think we will be here as often as we used to be. We are leaving to go to the palace tomorrow, I believe, no one says much here anymore, but I can understand why.

A/N: Thanks for reading so far. It might be awhile before I update again, I don't have anymore written. I posted this so that anyone who read my other story didn't think I dropped off the face of the Earth! I'm taking a poll to see if I should continue my other story so any opinion is greatly appreciated!