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Chapter 27

"I am not going to leave you, ever. I am just a little misplaced at the moment," Legolas heard her weak voice come quietly through their link. He smiled and nodded although she could not see it. He heard someone approach and knew it was Gimli by his heavy steps.

"Is the lass well?" Gimli asked, Legolas could hear the concern in Gimli's voice.

"She is well, just unconscious," Legolas said. Gimli sighed.

"That seems to happen a great deal with her does it not?" Aragorn asked as he had joined them. Legolas smiled up at his friend and nodded, but Aragorn could see something he had not yet noticed in his friend's eyes and he smiled as the realization of what he saw hit him.

"It does, but after today it will no longer happened," Legolas said. Aragorn just looked at his friend and smiled.

Aria slowly came to and she felt a warm, protective arm wrapped around her waist and the fluid motions of a horse under her. She opened her eyes and looked over her shoulder to see the kind face of Legolas looking back at her. "Legolas, where are we?" she asked quietly. He smiled and squeezed her a little tighter.

"We are nearly to Minas Tirith. Look ahead," he whispered. Aria turned her attention ahead and indeed they were very near the city and she saw many of the women and children waiving and cheering at the sight of the men returning. Aria smiled and looked up at Legolas. Her smile left her face when she remembered Sam and Frodo.

"Is everyone alright? Did Sam and Frodo make it?" she asked. Legolas looked down at her.

"Gandalf and the eagles went to look for them, but I am not certain." Aria sighed and laid her head against him. Legolas kissed the top of her head and they continued on and into the city.

"I really need to quit getting knocked unconscious. I'm getting tired of the headache afterwards." Aria felt his chest rumble slightly and she knew he was laughing, which made her smile and looked up at him again. "You think it's funny do you?" she asked with a raised eyebrow and Legolas looked down at her. His eyes held her in such a serious and fierce gaze Aria felt her breath catch, but a smile was still on his lips.

"No, I do not, however, at the gates Aragorn made the same observation. I told him that after that moment it will never happen again, and that I promise you, meleth nîn." Aria don't know what came over her but she leaned up to him and kissed him with everything she had. Legolas stiffened slightly because outside of their kiss at Helms Deep and the time at Dunharrow before he parted from her they never showed their love in front of others. However, he soon gave into her lips ministrations and rubbed her side with his hand that rested there. After a moment Aria pulled her lips away and smiled at him. He returned it before he kissed her forehead and they continued on their way.

Aragorn had seen their kiss and smiled. He was thankful that both Aria and Legolas had survived the war. He just wished that his love was safe in his arms like Aria was safe in Legolas'. He sighed and urged Brego into the city and up the stone road.

Aria walked into the healing wing to get something to clean her cut on her head. "Aria!" Eowyn called and rushed over to her and hugged her tight. Aria smiled and returned her embrace. "I have been so worried. Is everyone else well?" she asked as they pulled away. Aria nodded.

"Everyone is fine, your brother is well, Aragorn and Gimli. We lost a few men, but we won Eowyn. The dark lord is gone," Aria said. Eowyn smiled and Aria sensed movement behind Eowyn and looked past the woman in front of her. Her mouth hung open slightly when she saw a man that looked so much like one she knew and cared about. The man gave her a small smile and bowed his head. His arm was in a sling, but that is not what held her attention. It was his striking resemblance to Boromir that made her heart ache. Eowyn turned and looked in the direction Aria was looking at. She smiled.

"Aria, this is Lord Faramir. He is the Steward's youngest son," Eowyn said to Aria and Aria smiled before she walked over to him.

"Boromir was your brother," she stated more than asked. She saw the pain flash in his eyes and nodded his head.

"Yes. How did you know him?" he asked.

"I was part of the fellowship that left Imladris. Your brother was a dear friend of mine and it pained me greatly when I learned that he had fallen, but he had fallen protecting two of our friends. From what I heard he took three Uruk-hai arrows before he fell to his knees. You should be very proud of him. I know I am, although I wish his deed had a different result." Faramir nodded and smiled at her

"You were not with them when they were attacked?" Aria shook her head.

"No, I remained in the Elvin realm of Lothlorien. I had something I had to do that required me to be parted from them for a time. By the time I rejoined them, he had already fallen." Faramir gave her a small smile and nodded his head. Aria sighed and looked down at the cloth in her hand. "I should go. I must change and there is much I need to do." Faramir bowed his head.

"It was an honor to meet you Lady Aria." She smiled and hugged him but was careful on his injured shoulder.

"No need for formalities. Boromir was like a brother to me," she said as she pulled away. "And I would like to think of you the same." Faramir smiled at her and nodded again. It was easy for her to see the thin line of tears in his eyes. She turned and smiled at Ewoyn before she left the healing wing and made her way to her chamber.

Aria finished tying the front lacing of the dress that she had to wear until her leggings were cleaned and her tunic repaired. She sighed as she smoothed the dark green material and brushed out her hair as she looked in the mirror. Aria had bathed and cleaned the cut near her temple. The cut was small and was mostly hidden in her hair. "Aria where are you?" she heard Legolas ask through their link and she smiled.

"In my room," she responded with a smile and there was a knock on the door. "Come in!" she called as she stood from the vanity. When she turned around and smiled when she saw Legolas standing there. "If you were right outside, why did you not just come in?" she asked and Legolas quickly walked over to her and wrapped an arm around her waist and held her close. With his free hand he ran his fingers down her cheek and smiled at her.

"I like to use our link, and I wasn't certain where you were. I was just leaving my chamber, which is across from yours," he said gently. Aria smiled and leaned up to him and kissed his lips. He pulled her closer and ran his fingers down her neck and just held her as they kissed. They stayed that way for several minutes before Legolas sighed and pulled his lips from hers. "Aria," he said nearly breathlessly and her eyes fluttered open. "In one month's time, I will be leaving for home. I will be leaving for Mirkwood, and I will be returning for Aragorn's coronation. However, I do not want to make either journey alone. I want you to come with me, meleth nîn." Aria just nodded her head and smiled at him.

"Legolas, I will go to the ends of this world with you if you ask me to." Legolas smiled and kissed her lips. Aria felt something flood her senses. It was as if she was drowning, drowning in so much emotion. She was overwhelmed by sheer joy, love and hope that filled her. Tears came to her eyes as he kissed and held her. It was then that Aria suddenly realized that she indeed had finally returned home.

A/N: Don't worry I'm not ending the story here. I've got a few ideas swimming in my head that I need to work out on paper, but I'm not done with this just yet! I hope you liked it.