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The Double-Edged Romance

Chapter 20

The journey to Lorien was dangerous, but luckily she made it with no bumps or scratches. Many people back at Mirkwood did not want her to go, including the King and Queen, Faelwen, and Eleniel. But she insisted upon going. Now she was home sitting outside on a bench in the Lady's garden. She promised to return to Mirkwood before the birth. She placed her hand where the small bump had formed. To think that she was with child amazed her.

"There you are," said Lady Galadriel coming from the path. "I've been looking for you. How have you been feeling?" Galadriel sat by her and put an arm around her neice.

"I am well. Just tired and maybe... a little sad, but happy as well." Lindariel gave a weak smile. "I miss him you know."

Galadriel smiled. "I know you do. Just like anyone who loved their husband would when he goes off to war. He loves you, too. I know these types of things, just like I know he would give anything to be here with you. You are not alone you know. There is Arwen who too is hurting."

"Did a letter from her come today?" Asked Lindariel.

"I wondered when you were going to ask. Yes it did, it is waiting for you in your room."

Lindariel excused herself and got up to return to her room to read and write back to her dear friend.

Her room was just how she remembered it. The light that was hitting her desk from window above her bed. The rows of books that were lined on her bookself near her desk and her nightstand. Where a candle sat. The letter was placed on her desk. She sat down and opened the letter.

Dear Lindariel,

The leaves are changing here in Rivendell. I've missed you so. I am glad that you are home but I wish you were here with me. I am going to Valinor, Lindariel, I am leaving on the last ship out. I wish you would come with me. I miss all the things we did together, playing in the sunshine or getting scolded when we missed supper or got our clothes all dirty. I miss those days. I miss the days when we laughed together or smiled together. But I am afraid that we will never be able to do those things again. I love you my dear cousin and even though I am not leaving yet, I feel like this is our final farewell.

Yours,

Arwen

Tears fell from Lindariel's eyes. The world was no longer a wonderful place but a dark and evil one full of dark and evil times. The elves were decreasing in number every day. Would she ever be happy again? Would she ever see her husband again? She did not know and if so it didn't seem like anytime soon.

Later on, she decided to take a walk before dinner. She felt at peace and she even smiled to herself while taking in all the beauty. She ran into an old friend... Haldir.

"Greetings, Lindariel. How are you?"

"I am well, and you?" Asked Lindariel. Haldir was still the same handsome, kind, and caring ellon since the last time they had seen each other.

"I am good as well, and a congratulations are in order for a little one is on the way!"

Lindariel smiled. "Yes, thank you. I am excited!"

"You must miss him very much," Haldir's voice was sympathetic.

"Yes I do. It is weird... not long ago I hated him, but now..." Lindariel didn't finish.

"I do not. As much as I had cared for you, I knew that I was not going to ever be with you. When Legolas came in the picture, as much as I feared to admit it, you two were similar and perfect for each other. Listen, Lindariel, there is something I must tell you."

Lindariel stopped and looked at Haldir. "Please Haldir tell me what it is. If there is something you need I might be able to help... I am your friend after all."

Haldir smiled. "Yes, you are my friend. I... I think I am in love."

This did not surprise Lindariel. Haldir was handsome and wonderful and he could have any elleth in the land. "Who is she?"

"Her name is Aerlinniel. She arrived from Rivendell with her father who is one of the new healers," he replied.

"If she has caught your attention then she must be wonderful," Lindariel was smiling and quite amused with her friend, and also happy for him at the same time.

"She is wonderful and I want you to meet her. Please say you will, soon?" Haldir asked pleadingly.

Lindariel was now laughing. "Of course I'll meet her. What do your brothers think of her?"

"They think she is beautiful, kind, free spirited and they also say she has a little bit of a temper, but that does not bother me, I used to be friends with you." Haldir's joke was very true, she did have a bit of a temper.

Lindariel smiled and nodded.

"I must be going but you will meet her soon I promise." Haldir and Lindariel parted and Haldir was gone. Yes, she was right, it was good to be home.