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Chapter 21
Elladan and Elrohir sat side by side on a bench in the gardens. Both had married their beloveds. They worried for their Ada, for Cirdan and his relationship did not work in good favor. Erestor had tried to comfort Elrond by saying he could remain in Imladris awhile longer and not sail. Elrond had insisted on sailing anyway. Glorfindel had gone with him, so Elrond would not feel too alone. Arwen had married Aragorn and become Queen of Gondor, but it was now nearing the end of the fourth age and Eldarion would one day be the new King. Elladan watched Erestor with tearful eyes as his husband hugged Arwen and Aragorn. Little Eldarion ran up to Erestor and was caught in a fierce hug. They bade him farewell. Erestor approached his husband and pulled him to his chest.
" Shhh seron vell."
Elladan had broken into tears. Erestor was sailing without him only because both Elladan and Elrohir had made a promise to Arwen. They would watch over both Imladris and Gondor until Eldarion was crowned King.
" Do not leave me Erestor nin."
Erestor stroked Elladan's hair.
" The sea calls to me. We will be together again meleth nin."
Elladan nodded and captured Erestor's lips in a fierce kiss. Soon after, Erestor stepped onto the ship that would take him to the undying lands. Elladan smiled as he watched the ship grow fainter in the distance.
" Yes meleth nin. We will be together again."
TBC...