A/N: Alright, my dear friends, another chapter is here. *SPOILER* *SPOILER* Reunion between Legolas and Sunglee is near, thanks to Lord Elrond, may the Valar bless him.

SpiritArcher55- Thanks a lot, I'm so happy you liked it. I can't wait to read the next chapter of your story as well.

Stella-of-the-Stars- Thank you for everything :) For your messages, for your encouraging words and for your advice about the reunion of our beloved couple. (Legolas: Am I reading well? Did you just write 'reunion'? Me: Yes, mellon, I wrote 'reunion'. Legolas: YES!)

Three days passed and the nine companions still had not reached the end of the Mines. They were walking as quietly as possible, barely speaking to each other in order to spare strengths. Suddenly they arrived at three portals. Gandalf glanced from one to another, shaking his head confused.

'I have no memory of this place' he said anxiously.

The others looked at him and decided to settle down to rest, exhausted from the journey and from the darkness, which was causing them feelings of despair and terror. They sat down, while Gandalf was trying to find their course, sitting alone at the top. The four Hobbits sat and talked among themselves and Aragorn sat beside Boromir. But the warrior of Gondor gestured towards Legolas, who was sitting alone, a bit further from them, staring at the darkness.

'I feel worried about him, he is not well' Boromir whispered. 'Go to him, maybe he will open his heart to you'

Aragorn nodded, also worried because of Legolas's mood, which had not change since the very first day of their departure. He felt guilty for not talking with him about it, but something his own mood, something the obstacles they had met, his mind was more focused on their quest. He stood up and approached the Mirkwood prince.

Legolas turned towards him and smiled to greet him, but then his expression became serious again and stared back at the darkness that was deepening around them. Aragorn understood where he was travelling and gently put a hand on his friend's shoulder. But only then he noticed Legolas's wet eyes. As he was fighting with the thought to pressure him to talk about what was bothering him, the Elf spoke. And it was the first time since their long friendship that his voice was not calm.

'How do you feel away from Arwen?' he asked.

Aragorn thought before answering. He thought about the first time he met Arwen, about her choice for a mortal life with him, about how she was when he left.

'I miss her more than I could ever imagine' he answered softly. 'But I try to stay strong, for the Fellowship's sake'

'I do not know how you are doing this' said Legolas. 'Before we left, she asked me why I did not convince Lord Elrond to take her with us. I had thought he was right, because I care for her safety. But there are moments I regret this, moments I think I should try to convince her father and let her fight'

'There is no need to blame yourself, mellon nin. You thought you were doing the right thing'

'But I can not live without her' Legolas's voice was trembling so much, that Aragorn had to listen very carefully to understand him. 'I feel incomplete without her, Aragorn!'

He buried his head with his hands, as the tears escaped from his eyes and his shoulders started shaking from the sobs. Aragorn rubbed his shoulder slightly, to give him a console.

'Do not hold it inside you, Legolas. Cry, get rid of this burden'

Lord Elrond could not sleep. Usually his sleep was not restless, but a strange sound coming from outside did not let him close his eyes. He had sent Glorfindel to find out what was happening. At that moment someone knocked at the door.

'Come in'

Glorfindel entered Lord Elrond's library and bowed quickly.

'What is it, Glorfindel? What is that sound? Is anything wrong?'

'My Lord, there is no danger. It is Lady Sunglee, who is practicing at the archery field'

'At this hour?' Lord Elrond's dark eyes widened from surprise and worry. This was not right. 'Did you speak to her?'

'I did, my lord, but she did not reply. I think you should go, she seemed upset'

'Hannon le, Glorfindel'

He found his daughter shooting arrows at random targets, hitting the centre every time. Although he admired her skill for once more, the late of the hour and her permanent sadness were making him think that the reason for this practice was her need to release her feelings. Slowly, to not scare her, he went next to her. Her expression was cold, her eyes fixed on the targets with a determination he did not like.

'What is troubling my little selde and she can not sleep?' he asked, trying to sound as though he was mocking her, so that she would not have the impression he was pressuring her.

She turned to him so suddenly, that he gasped. Sunglee was pale like a corpse, as if she was sick. Her hand was gripped around her bow so tightly, that her knuckles were white. But she tried to speak calmly.

'Nothing is troubling me, ada, I just had no sleep and I decided to practice a little'

Her father smiled at her, not being convinced. But this time he would not give up until she would say what was wrong. It was not good for her to suppress everything.

'Sunglee, you know you can talk to me. Tell me, what is wrong? Is it because you are worried about what will happen with the Ring?'

Hearing these words, Sunglee covered her eyes with her hand and started laughing. This was something Lord Elrond did not like at all and it got even worse when she collapsed on a bench and her laughter became loud crying. He had never seen her in such a situation again and, after a small hesitation, sat next to her.

'Sunglee? Sunglee, my daughter, calm down, please. Talk to me, maybe I can help you'

'No, not this time' Sunglee mumbled between her sobs.

But he insisted until Sunglee took a few deep breaths and looked at him with fresh tears in her eyes.

'I love Legolas, ada. I love him more than myself and being away from him is something I can not endure'

At these words Lord Elrond felt such a surprise that he looked the other way. He had already suspected his daughter's feelings for the son of Thranduil, but he had never guessed how strong they were. Before he could answer, Sunglee continued, this time with a note of accusation being obvious in her voice.

'Why did you not allow me to join the Fellowship of the Ring? You know very well I want to fight for my beliefs! Why did you force me to stay here? Because I am a woman?'

'Because my priority is yours and your sister's safety' her father replied, looking at the ground.

'But our safety is not certain anymore. Everything depends on the One Ring. But even if we are doomed, I do not want to die without fighting!'

She was right and Lord Elrond knew it very well. Now he was seeing things from her point of view and understood it was wrong to keep her here. Fighting was part of her nature.

'Ada, I beg you, let me go and join them. I want to and I can help them. Please, for the love you have for me'

He looked at her and realized he was not looking at a little girl anymore. A woman was sitting next to him and he could not treat her like a child.

'Very well. If this is indeed your wish, so be it. Go prepare yourself for your journey. According to my visions, the Fellowship is in the Mines of Moria, near the woods of Lothlorien. You will go there and meet up with them'

At these words Sunglee left a triumphant yell and her eyes became light grey again. Lord Elrond prayed they would always stay light. The she-elf hugged him.

'Hannon le, ada, hannon le! I will go and wake Arwen, I want so much to farewell her. She will stay alone now…'

'Do not worry about your sister, we will look after her. You go and get your horse ready and I will wake Arwen'

As Sunglee rushed to the stables, Elrond prayed that the grace of Valar would always follow her. He did not want to worry her, but in his visions he had seen death linger for the Fellowship.

Elvish words/phrases used:

Mellon nin- My friend

Hannon le- Thank you

Selde- Daughter

Ada- Father

A/N: Ok, guys, here we are. I hope you liked the chapter :) I don't know if we will have the reunion in the next, but if not, we'll have it in the chapter after the next, so be prepared ;)