Back at Rivendell Aragorn had went out to the garden he and Legolas had made and just sat on the bench. Elrohir came and sat beside his brother silently watching him. The man was stareing stright ahead, his eyes not focused on anything but he did speak very softly, so softly that the elf almost didn't catch what he said.
" We celebrated his birthday just a few weeks ago."
" I remember that. The cake you made for him meant alot to him."
Aragorn covered his face with his hands. Elrohir rubbed his shoulder tenderly as the man took his hands away from his face and instead burried his face on his brother's shoulder.
" It was covered in his favorite colors."
Aragorn whispered. A tear flowed from Elrohir's eye as he realized how strong his brother was trying to be again, even though Aragorn was failing misableling. The man lifted his face trying to choke back the sobs that wanted to come out of him again. He felt another hand on his shoulder and turned to face his older brother.
" Estel, rememeber what Legolas told you on his birthday?"
" Hannon le."
Elladan shook his head smileling just a bit.
" No, Estel. Legolas said he would always be greatful to have you as a friend."
Aragorn turned his face away and stared at his hands.
" He shouldn't have been! He was killed because of me!"
" Estel, you tried to save him."
" It wasn't good enfough!"
Aragorn shouted at them, but then his anger died his brothers where only trying to help him.
" I'm sorry....it just...."
" We understand."