The last chapter. I put two songs together in one chapter. I hope you enjoy.
Chapter 47
Epilogue
Aragorn was in Gondor sitting in the tree of the king. He looked up with tears in his eyes and began to sing in a quiet and soft voice.
(Aragorn)
Alone I wait in the shadows
I count the hours until I sleep
I Dreamed a Dream Aria stood by
It made her weep to know I die.
Alone at the end of the days
Upon this wedding night I pray
Take these children, my Lord, to thy enbrace
And show them grace.
God on high
Hear my prayer
Take me now
To thy care
Where You are
Let me be
Take me now
Take me there
Bring me home
Bring me home.
Then a lovely and soft voice that he hadn't heard in a long time came to him.
(Galadriel)
Monsieur, I bless your name.
(Aragorn)
I am ready Galadriel.
(Galadriel)
M'sieur, lay down your burden.
(Aragorn)
At the end of my days...
(Galadriel)
You raised my child in love.
(Aragorn)
She's the best in my life
(Galadriel)
And you will be with God.
Aria and Frodo came just in time to Gondor to see Aragorn who was still sitting by the tree.
(Aria)
Papa, Papa, I do not understand!
Are you alright? They said you'd gone away.
(Aragorn)
Aria, my child, am I forgiven now?
Thank God, thank God, I've lived to see this day.
(Frodo)
It's you who must to forgive a thoughtless fool
It's you who must forgive a thankless man
It's thanks to you that I am living
And again I lay down my life at your feet.
Aria, your father is a saint.
When they wounded me
He took me from Helms Deep
Carried like a babe
And brought me home to you!
Aria looked at Aragorn with tears in her eyes and a smile on her face. She took his hand and kissed it.
(Aragorn)
Now you are here
Again beside me
Now I can die in peace
For now my life is blessed...
(Aria)
You will live, Papa, you're going to live
It's too soon, too soon to say goodbye!
(Aragorn)
Yes, Aria, forbid me now to die.
I'll obey,
I will try.
On this page, I write my last confession.
Read it well
When I, at last, am sleeping.
It's the story
Of those who always loved you.
Your mother gave her life for you
Then gave you to my keeping.
Aragorn died in peace at saying those last words. Aria tried to wake him, but she couldn't. She cried into Frodo's arms and they held each other. Aragorn was going to heaven with her mother and all of Frodo's friends.
(Galadriel)
Come with me
Where chains will never bind you
All your grief
At last, at last behind you.
Lord in Heaven,
Look down on him in mercy.
(Aragorn)
Forgive me all my trespasses
And take me to your glory.
(Galadriel and Arwen)
Take my hand
And lead me to salvation.
Take my love,
For love is everlasting.
(Aragorn, Galadriel, and Arwen)
And remember
The truth that once was spoken
To love another person
Is to see the face of God.
Voices from the rebels could be heard from spirits of the angels and the living. Frodo and Aria looked up knowing that it was the voices of the rebels, Aragorn, Galadriel, Gandalf, and Eponine.
(Chorus)
Do You Hear the People Sing
Lost in the valley of the night?
It is the music of the people
Who are climbing to the light.
For the wretched on the earth
There is flame that never dies.
Even the darkest night will end
And the sun will rise.
They will live again in freedom
In the garden of the Lord.
They will walk behind the plow-share
They will put away the sword.
The chain will be broken
And all men will have their reward!
Will you join in our crusade?
Who will be strong and stand with me?
Somewhere beyond the Barricade
Is there a world you long to see?
Do You Hear the People Sing?
Say, do you hear the distant drums?
It is the future that they bring
When tomorrow comes!
Will you join in our crusade?
Who will be strong and stand with me?
Somewhere beyond the Barricade
Is there a world you long to see?
Do You Hear the People Sing?
Say, do you hear the distant drums?
It is the future that they bring
When tomorrow comes...
Tomorrow comes!
The End
I hoped you all enjoyed this story. If you want me to write some bonus chapters I will be happy to do that for all of you. Even while I'm writing Gavroche and the Beanstalk. What are your favorite chapters? Who are your favorite characters? I will gladly answer any questions you got for me. I hoped you all enjoyed. Thank you all so much for reading this story.:D
