Okay, super short chapter compared to my others, but I wanted to post something because I won't be able to tomorrow. I hope you enjoy this chapter. Thank you so very much for the reviews, they mean the world to me. Let me know what you think please!

Disclaimer: I own nothing associated with Lord of the Rings. I only own Aria and her family.

Chapter 13

Aria stepped into the talan Lady Galadriel had prepared for her with a smile on her face, but an ache in her heart. She hated that she was staying, but she new it was the right thing to do. Aria walked into her washroom and splashed some cool water on her face before she changed into her nightdress. The last few days without rest had taken the toll on her, and as Legolas told her once that even elves needed to rest and she was definitely feeling it that night. She sighed as she laid down in her bed, the moonlight shined into her room. As Aria began to relax, she smiled slightly before giving into sleep.

Galadriel had told Aria to dress properly to say good bye to the fellowship that morning, so to Aria that meant 'wear a dress.' Aria sighed as she looked at the light blue dress before she slipped into it along with the matching slippers. She left her hair down but ran a brush through it before she quickly made her way from her talan to where the fellowship were being presented with gifts. Legolas was given his first after they were given the Elvin cloaks and Aria stood back and watched as he intently inspected the beautiful bow. The others were presented with their gifts and Galadriel was talking with Aragorn. She smiled before she moved over and kneeled before Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin. "I wish you were coming with us Miss. Aria," Sam said. Aria gave him a smile.

"I know Sam, but I will see you again," Aria said. She hugged him tight and he nodded his head. Merry and Pippin both hugged her tight. Aria laughed slightly. "I'll miss you both very much." They pulled away and smiled at her. "Now, just don't go causing any trouble. Something tells me you'll both play a big roll in this war."

"We promise Aria. We'll do our best," Merry said. Pippin nodded and gave Aria a sad smile before they turned and joined Sam. Aria looked at Frodo and smiled at him. He returned it sadly.

"Take care okay, and promise me you won't doubt your friends," Aria told him as she put her hands on his shoulders. Frodo looked at her questioningly before she hugged him. Frodo wrapped his arms around her and sighed.

"Good bye Aria," he said before he pulled away. Aria smiled at him before he turned away and joined the other hobbits. Aria sighed and walked over to Boromir and Gimli. She stepped over to the dwarf first and smiled at him.

"Are you sure about staying lass?" Gimli asked. Aria nodded her head.

"Yes, Gimli. I've got a lot to learn before I can be any real help in this war, but believe me that I'll be with you all in the end," Aria said before she hugged him. Gimli was surprised but hugged her back. "Stay safe Gimli." She pulled away and smiled.

"Good bye Aria," he said before he quickly walked over to the waiting boats. Aria looked up at Boromir who gave her a small smile.

"We do need you, you know," he said quietly. Aria sighed.

"I don't think my time with the fellowship is over with yet. Just think, now you don't have to put up with an annoying female," she said with a laugh. Boromir chuckled. They had become friends after he apologized.

"I'm afraid I'm going to miss the annoying female." Aria smiled at him before she gave him a hug.

"I'm going to miss you too Boromir." She pulled away and looked at him. "Please be careful, okay?" Boromir nodded.

"I will Aria. I will see you again." Aria smiled at him before he walked away and joined the others. Merry, Pippin, Sam, Frodo, Gimli, and Boromir were all by the boats and Aria turned to look for Aragorn and Legolas. She found Aragorn first and smiled at him.

"Aragorn," she said to get his attention. He seemed lost in thought but looked at her when she said his name. She walked over to him and embraced him before she said anything. Aragorn chuckled and returned her embrace. "I know you'll do fine, but please be careful." She pulled away and looked up at him. Aragorn saw tears in her eyes but he noted she would not let them fall. Aragorn smiled at her.

"I will be careful Aria and you as well," he said. Aria sighed before she nodded. Aragorn patted her shoulder before he stepped aside and made his way to the river. Aria took a deep breath and went in search of Legolas, but she could not find him. Her heart started to beat feverishly. She just had to find him, she had to say good bye. She didn't say it the night before. Aria made her way towards the river and as she past one of the large trees a hand reached out and pulled her behind it. She gasped and looked up to meet a pair of silver blue eyes that she had grown to love. Aria smiled and Legolas slowly did the same.

"I thought I had missed you," she said as she looked at him. Legolas shook his head.

"I would not leave without giving you something in return for your gift to me," he said quietly. Aria looked at him questioningly before he reached into his tunic and pulled out a piece of parchment. "Do not open this until you have returned to your talan." He handed her the parchment and she took it in her hands. She felt something inside of it.

"Legolas," she whispered. She was no longer able to hold back her tears anda single tearslowly ran down her cheek. Legolas sighed and gently wiped it away. "I'm going to miss you."

"And I you." His hand lingered on her cheek and he leaned into her. Aria found herself leaning into Legolas. He gently claimed her lips as his and Aria felt him pull her close to him. She raised her free hand to his neck as he deepened the kiss. After a moment, Legolas slowly pulled away and rested his forehead against hers.He took a deep breath and they both slowly opened their eyes and pulled apart to look at each other. "I must go Aria." Aria nodded her head.

"I know, I know," she whispered. Legolas kissed her lips lightly once more before he pushed her hair away from her face.

"I will return to you," he whispered. "Le melin." With that Legolas stepped around the tree and joined the others as they climbed into the boats and began their journey down the river. Aria held the parchment close to her heart as another tear made its way down her cheek. She didn't know what he said to her, but she would find out. She would learn the beautiful language he often spoke to her. Aria wiped her face dry before she turned and headed back to her talan after the boats disappeared around the bend in the river. She had something she had to do.

A/N: Okay, I threw some more Elvish in without providing the translation, but if you read my first fan fic you probably know what it means. If you don't, don't worry you'll find out soon.