A/N: Hi, everyone :) :) I returned from the cinema about three hours ago (great movie, by the way) and immediately started working on a new chapter. I have to warn you, it's kinda dramatic, because Sunglee learns that Arwen is on her way to Valinor.

Moondapple18- Thank you for reviewing :) I hope you'll like this chapter too.

Seagle87- Thanks a lot :D Yeah, I had a really good time in the cinema. Although I had said I wouldn't update today, I did my best.

Disclaimer: I do not own Lord of the Rings, I only own Sunglee

Both people and horses were tired. Their pace was very slow and the first protests had started. Theoden, understanding their feelings, tried to encourage them.

'Have patience! We will rest very soon, you have my word on that!' he cried out.

Sunglee was still holding her horse from the reins, for she could not force the children to dismount. Arod was walking next to her, led by Legolas and with Gimli on his back. The Dwarf was grabbing the knob of the saddle very tightly, not wanting to fall down again. He now had no mood for jokes, also desiring a rest.

In front of them, Aragorn was leading Brego while talking to Eowyn. The woman's eyes caught a glow coming from his neck and she saw the beautiful Evenstar pendant hanging, sparkling in the sunlight. Eowyn gasped in awe at its beauty and understood that it was a gift from a person very important to him.

'Where is she?' she asked after a small hesitation. 'The woman who gave you that jewel'

Aragorn did not answer at once, for her question had made the memories dance in his mind again. He remembered Lord Elrond's command to let Arwen leave for Valinor, where her love for him would blossom, and how he said goodbye to her the next morning, the morning he left Imladris.

" 'Nach gwannatha sin?' Arwen asked, standing in front of him, looking him in the eyes. 'Ma nathach hi gwannathach or minuial archened?'

'U-ethelithon' Aragorn replied and continued walking. Arwen followed him, not giving up hope so easily.

'Estelio guru lin ne dagor. Ethelithach' the she-elf reassured him, trying to comfort him.

'U-bedin o gurth ne dagor' he made clear. Arwen, looking surprised, placed her hand on his arm.

'O man pedich?' she wanted to know, determined to figure everything out.

'Edra le men, men na guil edwen' he said. 'Haer o auth a nir a naeth'

She was not expecting such an answer, he could see it. But there was no other choice.

'Why are you saying this?' Arwen's voice was trembling and her dark brown eyes were wet.

'I am mortal' Aragorn explained, hurt by her tears. 'You are Elf-kind. It was a dream, Arwen. Nothing more'

Of course he knew he was lying. He knew very well it was much more than a dream. Arwen seemed to think the same, because she insisted to make him reconsider his decision.

'I do not believe you' she stated.

Aragorn sighed, took her hand and opened his own, to reveal the Evenstar pendant in it. It was not his right to keep it in his possession.

'This belongs to you'

'It was a gift' she resisted angrily, closing his hand back round it. 'Keep it' "

'My lord?'

Eowyn's voice returned the Ranger back to reality.

'She is sailing to the Undying Lands with all that is left of her kin'

In a sudden, he heard Aliyana neighing, hooves clappering and a loud gasp. Without even turning his head, he realized with dread that it was Sunglee. Lost in his memories as he was, he had forgotten that Arwen's sister was walking right behind him and that she had no idea of this plan.

Legolas understood at once what would happen. Sunglee, although walking again, was barely paying attention to anyone and a few tears escaped from her eyes.

'My lady?' Freda called for her worried.

'What is wrong, my lass?' Gimli asked.

Legolas put a hand on the princesse's shoulder and rubbed it.

'Please, melda' not now' he whispered in Elvish. 'Hold it inside you until we rest. Then you can talk to him'

Half an hour later they stopped. Most of them were very relieved for this rest. Next to Aliyana and Arod, the two Elves were standing, avoiding looking and talking to each other. Legolas knew the wound had just opened and that Sunglee had to put her thoughts in order. He took a piece of Lembas bread out of his saddle bag, broke it in two pieces and offered the one to her.

'Take some' he told her gently. 'You have to eat something'

'Hannon le' she mumbled and ate quickly. Then she looked at the distance, still not believing what she had heard. Arwen, her beloved sister, was sailing to Valinor. She would never see her again. And all this time, Aragorn knew the truth and was keeping her in the darkness.

She looked around and spotted him talking to Eowyn. She gave Aliyana's reins to Legolas and walked determingly towards them.

'Eowyn, would you please leave us to discuss something?' she asked her friend politely. Eowyn nodded willingly and walked away. Sunglee sat beside Aragorn, not talking, challenging him to speak first. Finally, after some moments of silence, Aragorn broke it.

'I…I did not want you to learn it this way' he apologized.

'Why, Aragorn? Why did you not tell me from the beginning? I had every right to know!' she accused him, with fresh tears running down her face.

'You had such difficult times behind you. You were so happy joining us and being with Legolas. I could not cause you such a pain so soon. I would tell you, I promise'

'Do you realize' now Sunglee's voice was hardly hearable 'that when I said 'farewell' to her to come and meet you, it was the last time I was seeing her? I will never see her again and I did not say anything to her. I did not thank her for being next to me, for caring for me like a mother when our nanneth left. Do you understand this?'

Aragorn wanted to caress her shoulder to console her, but he was afraid of her reaction.

'Think about it, aranel. Your sister is immortal. I am mortal. I will die. And your sister would stay all alone…'

'She does not care!' Sunglee yelled between her sobs. 'She does not care, because she loves you more than her own life! And you agreed to send her away!'

With these words she looked away from him, as if his sight was unpleasant for her. She looked at the horizon, lost in her thoughts, crying harder than Aragorn had ever seen her. He stood up and went next to Gimli and Legolas.

'It was very cruel to her' he said sadly. Legolas nodded in agreement.

'I had told you she would react that way, mellon nin. It is her sister, after all'

'Would someone be so kind to explain to me what exactly is wrong with her?' Gimli interrupted them.

'I will tell you everything, Gimli' Aragorn said.

'And I will go to her' Legolas added and left them.

When he sat next to her, Sunglee did not turn towards him, although she sensed his presence. She was not crying anymore, but the tears had left traces on her pale face and she was breathing heavily. Legolas's heart ached seeing her like this. He hugged her with one arm and she rested her head on his chest, longing for his understanding. She knew there was no need to say anything, because he always knew how she was feeling before she could tell him. But then another feeling came to surface: guilt.

'It is my fault' she whispered. 'It is all my fault. She was suffering and she had only me to talk to. I thought I was next to her, but then the only thing I could think about was my departure. And I left her on her own in Rivendell. If I had stayed, if…'

'Sunglee, listen to me' Legolas interfered before she could complete her sentence, shocked by her words. 'Do not think like that again. Nothing is your fault. But Aragorn's mortality was the reason your father took this decision. Trust me, it is not your fault' he repeated, kissing the top of her head.

There it was again. His words, like always, were there to give her absolution. The guilt vanished, but not the pain.

'I will miss her' she told him, rubbing her eyes, which had darkened for once more. 'I miss her already'

'I know, my love' Legolas assured her, stroking her hair. 'I know'

Elvish words/phrases used:

Nach gwannatha sin?- Is this how you would take your leave?

Ma nathach hi gwannathach or minuial archened?- Did you think you could slip away at first light unnoticed?

U-ethelithon- I will not be coming back

Estelio guru lin ne dagor. Ethelithach- You underestimate your skill in battle. You will come back.

U-bedin o gurth ne dagor- It is not of death in battle that I speak.

O man pedich?- What do you speak of?

Edra le men, men na guil edwen. Haer o auth a nir a naeth- You have chance for another life. Away from war, grief, despair.

Melda- My beloved

Hannon le- Thank you

Nanneth- Mother

Aranel- Princess

Mellon nin- My friend

A/N: Ok, guys, that was it for now. Can't wait for your reviews :) Tomorrow evening you'll have the next chapter.