A/N: Well, well, well, mellon nins *drums* *drums* after so long, this story is coming to an end. This is the epilogue and it includes Aragorn's coronation and Lord Elrond's departure for Valinor, which is settled a few years later. With all my heart, I want to thank all of you for reading, following, reviewing and supporting me in every way with your encouraging words :D

SmellofRoses- Believe me, when I finished the chapter, I felt a sadness as well. The first chapter of the sequel will be up in the evening, hope you will like it as you liked this one

Guest- Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. No, Aragorn is not an Elf, he's a human. But he was raised in Rivendell for some time, so he knew Arwen and Sunglee. I know there may be a problem with the ages, but I thought this wouldn't matter, since Aragorn is one of the Dunedain.

Gotta Dance 88- Hannon le, mellon nin, you're really kind :) And thank you for your advises, they were really helpful :D I really hope you will like this chapter.

Disclaimer: I don't own 'Lord of the Rings', only the characters I create.

The next day in the morning, the courtyard of the castle of Minas Tirith was filled with people coming from all corners of Middle Earth. They were talking joyfully to each other, a low singing was in the air and the atmosphere was celebrating.

At a corner, the Elves were standing, holding standards. Sunglee, who was at the head with Legolas, was giving the impression of glowing, dressed in a floor-length, white gown as she was, her black hair half tied and half falling to the middle of her back and her light grey eyes sparkling. She looked back at Arwen, who was wearing a light green dress and her hair was tied with ribbons, and the two sisters exchanged wide smiles.

'Today you are even more beautiful than usual, my sun' Legolas whispered in her ear, caressing her hand.

'Hannon le' Sunglee whispered back sweetly.

Then they stopped talking, for they had seen Gandalf holding a silver crown in the air and then placing it slowly on Aragorn's head. Sunglee left a low shriek of happiness, still not believing that her companion was finally king.

'Now come the days of the King!' Gandalf announced formally. 'May they be blessed'

They will be, Gandalf, the youngest Rivendell princess thought. They will be.

The White Wizard moved back and Aragorn walked up the steps and turned towards the people, who started clapping and cheering.

'This day does not belong to one man' Aragorn told them 'but to all. Let us together rebuilt this world, that we may share in the days of peace'

In a sudden, he started singing the song of Elendil, the song the Fellowship had heard in the air when they had reached Argonath. Sunglee's mind travelled to her mother and wished she would be there, with them.

'Et Earello Endorenna utulien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta'

While singing, he walked down towards the crowd. Faramir, Eowyn and Eomer, who was now king of Rohan, bowed low to him with respect and Aragorn smiled at them. Sunglee, with the happiness being clear in her expression, placed her arm around Legolas's one and they approached him, followed by the other Elves.

'May all blessing go with you, Estel' Sunglee wished him, smiling. Aragorn smiled back and put his hands on their shoulders.

'Hannon le'

Legolas smiled and indicated behind him with his eyes. Aragorn saw a banner with a white tree and Arwen appearing from behind it, with Lord Elrond whispering something to her. Arwen moved towards him, but then Aragorn saw her dark brown eyes being wet from the tears and she lowered her head. He lifted her face gently, holding her chin, and she smiled softly at him. Aragorn looked at her for a few moments and then clasped her in a passionate kiss, lifting her up and turning around with her. Everyone clapped and Lord Elrond smiled, his eyes filling with tears. Aragorn and Arwen kissed again tenderly and. Arwen laughed and hugged him tightly. Sunglee, not holding back a wide smile, wiped a tear from her eye and Legolas looked at her.

'Please, do not look at me like that, melamin' she whispered, emotion being clear in her voice. 'It is only that…the breeze carried something in my eye'

Legolas left a small laughter and took her hand in his. Aragorn and Arwen started walking through the people, hand in hand as well, until they reached Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin, who bowed to them.

'My friends' Aragorn told them, making them look up at him. 'you bow to no one'

He knelt down in front of them, followed by everyone else. The four Hobbits looked around, seeming embarrassed by this honor. Frodo, who had not fully recovered from his hardships, thought about the Shire and wondered if things would ever be the same again.

In the courtyard of Minas Tirith, the horses were prepared for the long journey to the Grey Havens. Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel, dressed in white as always, had already mounted, smiling peacefully. Lord Elrond would soon join them, after saying farewell.

He looked at his daughters and at their families, at Eldarion, who was standing next to Aragorn, and at Falathiel, who was in Sunglee's arms. The only fact that was saddening him was that he would not see them growing up and having their own families. But he knew very well that his time in Middle Earth was over.

Lord Elrond hugged Arwen tightly. His eldest daughter had taken the news of his departure with composure, without tears. She would miss her father, but she could not pressure him to stay here, just like he had not pressured her to sail for Valinor when she had returned. Aragorn bowed at him and Lord Elrond put a hand on his shoulder.

'You are the king Gondor always needed, Estel' he told him. 'You are the husband Arwen always needed. Take care of her and never forget that my thoughts will always be with you'

Aragorn lowered his head to show his gratitude for everything Lord Elrond had done for him, standing by his side like a true father. The lord of Rivendell nodded and hugged Eldarion, placing his hand on the little boy's head. Then he turned to his other daughter, who was ready to cry. Sunglee would need a while to get used to the idea that her father had gone to the Undying Lands. As the youngest, she was more stuck to her parents and this was also the reason she had needed more time to get over her mother's departure. When Lord Elrond hugged her and Falathiel, she did not endure anymore and the tears started running down her face.

'Do not cry, my daughter' he whispered to her. 'As long as I am in your thoughts and in your heart, I will never leave you. Keep that in mind'

Sunglee pulled away and nodded. Lord Elrond smiled consoling at her and kissed Falathiel's hand, before looking at Legolas, who smiled sadly.

'Legolas, as I have told you already, you were always a son for me. Therefore, I am very happy that my daughter has you by her side'

'Hannon le' Legolas replied.

Lord Elrond nodded to them and mounted his horse.

'Namaarie. Remember that I will always love you, whatever happens' he ended up, before riding off, with Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel following him. The others stayed behind, still looking at the path they left from, even after they could no longer see them.

'Come' Aragorn spoke in the end. 'Let us go inside'

'Would you mind to…to take Falathiel with you?' Legolas asked after a small hesitation, looking secretly at Sunglee, who was still very upset.

'Of course not' Arwen replied. 'Come, Falathiel' The little girl with the dark blond hair resisted and looked at her mother, who quickly wiped away her tears.

'Do not be scared, my beloved daughter, I am alright' she comforted her. 'Everything is alright. Go with Arwen and I will come in a few minutes'

Falathiel nodded and allowed Arwen to take her in her arms and go in the castle with her husband and her son. Legolas wiped away Sunglee's tears and hugged her from behind, resting his head on her shoulder.

'I will miss him' she whispered.

'I know, melda' he said. 'I will miss him as well. Your father was a kind and honorable man. He will never be forgotten, neither by his family, nor by anyone else'

'Since I can remember myself, he was always next to me. He comforted Arwen and me when our nanneth left, he had no objections when I told him I wished to learn archery, he allowed me to go to Lothlorien and meet you'

'And I am very grateful to him for that' Legolas left a small laughter and kissed her cheek. 'Before you came I was like a walking dead. I could not endure it without you'

'Do you imagine that years have passed since then?' Sunglee asked him. 'Sometimes I think everything happened only yesterday'

'I think like that too' Legolas agreed, happy that Sunglee was distracted from Lord Elrond's departure. 'Many things have changed, but one thing surely has not and will never change'

Saying this, he looked lovingly at her and Sunglee felt a sudden happiness filling her heart, the same happiness she had felt when she realized she loved him. She kissed him gently, rested her head on his chest and looked at the horizon. Her thoughts travelled to her beloved father and how he always wanted her to be happy. Now he was gone, but she had a wonderful husband and a wonderful daughter and as long she had them, she would feel the happiest woman of Middle Earth.

Elvish words/phrases used:

Hannon le- Thank you

Et Earello Endorenna utulien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta- Out of the great sea to Middle Earth I am come. At this place I will abide, and my heirs, unto the end of the world.

Estel- Hope (Aragorn's elvish name)

Melamin- My love

Namaarie- Farewell

Melda- My beloved

Nanneth- Mother

A/N: Ok, everyone, that was it. With this chapter 'Light in the Dark' comes to an end. Hope you enjoyed the epilogue. In the evening you will have the first chapter of the sequel, it will be called 'The Edge of the Abyss' xx