here we are...at the end...but don't be sad my friends...I have a new fic: Thoughtless...and I am starting a new Haldir fic today (possibly)...first part of this chapter goes to Elrond/Erestor...the end goes to Celeborn/Haldir...

CHAPTER 20

Elrond watched as Erestor bid Hadereth farewell. Hadereth had decided that Lothlorien could not be his home and decided to aid Lord Cirdan in Mithlond. Brethiel bid Haldir farewell. Even though Brethiel did care for Haldir, he knew he had no place at Haldir's side. Brethiel was headed to Mirkwood to aid King Thranduil. Elrond smiled at his hervenn as Erestor approached him.

" Is all well meleth?"

Erestor nodded, but did not reply. He walked into the talan with Elrond close behind him.

" Elrond nin?"

Elrond sat in a nearby chair.

" Yes?"

Erestor turned to face his beloved.

" Why did you come for me alone?"

Elrond chuckled, but then became serious.

" I would not lose you."

Erestor sat in Elrond's lap and nuzzled his neck.

" I love you Elrond nin. I will love you always."

Elrond smiled and kissed the top of Erestor's head.

" As will I."

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Celeborn watched as Haldir slept. He smiled to himself. After all Haldir had been through in his life, he still allowed others to love him. Celeborn brushed a strand of hair from Haldir's face, causing Haldir to stir. Celeborn bit his lip as Haldir's eyes slowly opened. Haldir nearly laughed as Celeborn pulled his hand away from him. He looked like an elfling caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

" Haldir, I..."

Haldir's face softened.

" Celeborn nin, you are my love. You do not need to explain why you touch me."

Celeborn let out a sigh of relief.

" You are not angry then?"

Haldir smirked.

" Did you wish for me to be?"

Celeborn laughed and kissed Haldir's forehead.

" No meleth nin."

Haldir touched Celeborn's cheek, his mood suddenly serious.

" When you told me of Baethoriel, you seemed still afraid of him. Are you still?"

Celeborn did not reply, but turned onto his side, facing away from Haldir. Haldir touched his shoulder.

" Then why did you aid in saving me from his son?"

Celeborn turned to Haldir once more. He caressed Haldir's cheek.

" I love you Haldir. I want no harm near you."

Haldir smiled through tears.

" Even if I had faded into darkness?"

Celeborn nodded.

" Do you know why?"

Haldir shook his head. Celeborn kissed his forehead once more.

" Because even in darkness, I will find you."

~*THE END*~