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The five friends sat in a comfortable silence, all of their tales having been told. No one really felt like talking much anymore, now that their stories were out in the open. After a few minutes, Arwen laugh quietly.

"You know Legolas, I think you're right." She remarked. "I mean, I'm glad that everyone was kind enough to listen to my ramblings." She laughed softly. "You know, this is the first time I've ever talked about the goodbyes I had to say to Ada and Naneth to anyone... it was always too painful to think about."

Elrohir nodded. "It was the same for me. I didn't talk about it anyone, well, except for Elladan."

"I feel so honored." Elladan mumbled.

Aragorn laughed. "You're impossible." He said, hitting him lightly on the arm.

Elrohir ignored them continued. "I always thought that no one would understand how I felt; that they would listen, but not really realize how much I was hurting."

Aragorn laughed. "It was the same for me. Now I feel silly, not telling anyone."

"Me too." Legolas admitted. "To think I might have felt at least a bit better about losing my Naneth, if only I would've talked to someone about it." He smiled. "I think I may have to actually visit my home again."

Elladan stared at him. "Oh, really?" He asked, trying not to laugh. "Did we really have such an effect on you?"

Everyone laughed and Legolas lightly hit Elladan on the head. "Don't flatter yourself." He said, trying to stop laughing. "Although I guess I do have to thank you. If you hadn't been willing to listen I would've avoided my home for the rest of my time here..."

Aragorn turned towards his wife. "Arwen," he said. "I think I'm ready to return to Gondor." He said.

Arwen smiled. "Me too." She broke into a huge smile. "Although I'm afraid we won't find such nice people to talk to in Minas Tirith..."

Everyone laughed again and the five friends embraces, going their separate ways to get ready to leave, each one leaving the garden with a lighter heart.

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In the Undying Lands Elrond, Celebrian, Thranduil, and Galedlothia also sat in silence. A soft wind blew around them, brining echoes of their children's stories. They listened to the retelling of their goodbyes, smiling in a bittersweet way. A stronger wind began to blow, bringing one last tale with it. They listened intently once more, hearing their children realize how much talking had helped. And each of them realized the same thing and smiled.

"I'm glad to have friends who will listen." Celebrian said, looking at the others, smiling at them all.

"I think the feeling is mutual." Galedlothia said, laughing softly.

"I completely agree." Thranduil said, putting his arm around his wife. "I completely agree."

The four of them said their goodbyes, going back to their homes, each one feeling better than when they left in the morning. None of them were troubled by their goodbyes anymore. Each held them close to their heart, a memory to cherish, not to lock away. And each of them smiled, knowing that they were blessed, to have friends like they did.

THE END

-sob- Yes, it's actually over now! A big thanks to everyone who reviewed! And I'm sorry that this was shorter than I promised… :'(