January 3, 2946 T.A.
Today I sent a confirmation letter to Legolas. Correspondence has been slow these past few months, especially during the winter, and it took several letters back and forth to work out the details, but we have decided that we will meet on October 10, in Dale. It is to be the fifth anniversary of the battle, and for a long time now I have wished to visit your tomb once again. So I suppose I may be reunited with you and Legolas at the same time. However, since we are elves, I don't know if Dain and his people will even let us into the Lonely Mountain.
I'm just a little unsure if it's a good idea to meet Legolas and you at the same time. It will bring back so many memories, and on the anniversary too… It was the only time Legolas could escape from his duties in Mirkwood, so we had to choose that time. And the day seemed rather fitting. But I'm honestly worried I won't be able to keep it together.
It's time, though. It's been five years. Perhaps visiting your tomb will help give me some closure. I don't know. I don't know how I can bear it, but I know that it's something I have to do.
Wish you were here,
Tauriel.