So this is the last chapter and I get to write it (so happy! ^-^) It will be depressing in the beginning but happy in then middle then sad again. (No, this does not have anything to do with my suicial-ness(?), and yes, I know she told you guys. But writing this kind of stuff does help me get it out though) Well bon appitite...oh, wait, wrong phrase, enjoy the chapter anyway! (As I said there would be at the end of my own story, I will put an ending song in this) FOUR NEW PICTURES ON PROFILE! (Eleniel and Estelwen pictures are when they are 16 then 6 again (You'll see what I mean))

Chapter 25: Death

I stood beside my husband of many years in a black dress, trying not to cry as he spoke to Legolas one last time. My brother bowed with a sad smile then left the room with Arwen and Gimli at his side.

I sat beside his head and ran my fingers through his grey hair, letting tears fall down my face silently. "Do not cry, my love. I will see you again, one day. Our daughters will be with me again," he croaked out. Lifting a frail hand, he cupped my cheek and wiped my tears away with his thumb.

I kissed the palm of his hand before I bent down and kissed him one last time, keeping his hand in both of my own. When I pulled away, I watched the light fade from his eyes and felt his skin grow cold. He was dead.

I kissed his forehead and closed his eyes then stood up and left the room, trying to stay strong. Our own daughters had died years ago in an orc attack just outside of Minas Tirith, near Osgiliath. They had wanted to go for a quick ride and I was in a meeting with Aragorn and the Council at the time. They had taken guards with them, but there were too many orcs.

When Aragorn and I had gotten there, Eleniel had already passed and Estelwen was too far to be saved. She was able to quickly tell us what had happened before she died in her father's arms. I had lost both of my children that day. They were only sixteen. After that, I became depressed. Aragorn worried over me constantly, thinking he would loose me too. He might have, if he hadn't brought Legolas to try and get me out of my state. It had taken a while, but with my brother's and Arwen's help, Aragorn brought me back. Not as happy as before, but relatively still the same. Now I had no one.

I shook myself out of my thoughts as I walked into the main hall. "Aragorn II, son of Arathorn, King of Gondor, has passed," I spoke, disrupting the dead silence in the hall. "I will be in the gardens. Please do not disturb me," I spoke, narrowing my eyes at my brother when he stood up. Arwen placed a firm hand on his shoulder and nodded at me once, looking sad. Legolas grudgingly sat back down and I fled the hall, almost running to Aragorn and my secret spot.

I sat on the stone bench in silence. This was where he proposed to me and where I told him we were to have children. Where we tried to come every night for just a few moments under the stars to ourselves. Where we played with our children and where Aragorn told me he was dying.

I stayed in that spot all day and night, never feeling the need to eat or sleep. Just remembering. Legolas, Arwen, and Gimli were leaving today. *I'm sorry, but I cannot see you off. Goodbye, and tell the others that as well for me.* I spoke to my brother. He never replied but I knew he heard me and told them.

Two days after Aragorn had been buried, I returned to his grave. I looked at the castle one last time, knowing I had done all I could to leave it prosperous. I had made sure there was someone to rule after I was gone (Faramir and Éowyn), making sure the kingdom could sustain and protect itself.

I smiled softly then pulled a dagger out of the folds of my dress. I put the tip of the knife above the place where my heart would be. *Forgive me, brother. I will always love you. Namárië* I spoke to Legolas then plunged the dagger into my heart. *Aranel? Aranel, what are you doing! Just hold on!* Legolas yelled at me as I fell to the ground.

I curled up on the ground beside my late husband's grave and felt myself growing cold. My eyes soon fluttered closed and I was yanked out of my body by an unknown force. I stared at the lifeless, flaxen-haired woman on the ground and frowned, feeling no emotion towards it. I felt my spirit tugged again and I closed my eyes as I was pulled through space. "Aranel?" I heard a surprised voice ask and my eye shot open. I gasped when I saw a younger Aragorn in front of me. He looked as young as he did during the War of the Ring. I hardly even noticed I did as well.

"Aragorn?" I asked, hardly able to believe it. I took a step towards him but was force back by two figures flying at me. "Mother!" Two little girls squealed as they hugged me. Tears filled my eyes as I hugged the daughters I hadn't held in over 100 years.

They soon released me and moved to the side, making a clear path to Aragorn. "What are you doing here?" He asked softly, holding my face gently in his hands. I looked down not willing to admit it but brought my hands to the bloody part of my dress. "I couldn't live without you."

His eyes widened in horror but he hugged me to his chest, kissing the top of my head. "I would have done the same if it had been you. At the Black Gates, I almost did," he admitted. I picked up my head and kissed him deeply, grinning into the kiss when I heard the girls' noises of disgust. "I have missed you, my beloved," I whispered, my eyes shinning brightly. He grinned wide and picked me up bridal style. "As I have you," He replied then kissed me again. I was happy again.

Early the next morning, an Elf rode into the kingdom of Gondor, looking around frantically. He ran to where his friend was buried and cried out at the limp figure lying on top of the grave. He rushed over with tears streaming down his face and shook her, praying to the Valar that it wasn't too late, even though he knew it was.

Her blue eyes gazed ahead blankly and the blood on her dress had dried. Her skin was cold and blueish-white, showing no signs of life. Another tear fell as he closed his sister's eyes and picked her limp figure up bridal style. An elleth waited for the ellon outside and sobbed then she saw the woman in her own husband's arms. The dwarf beside her looked sadly down at the ground.

The next day, a funeral for the dead woman was held. She was buried next to her husband. The ellon, elleth, and dwarf grieved before making a final ship to Sail to the Undying Lands for eternal peace.

Queen Aranel Of Gondor

Wife, Mother, Sister, and Friend

'Whom are lost are never forgotten,

because of the marks they

left in our Hearts and Minds'

THE END
FIN

"That's The Way It Is" – Celine Dion

I can read your mind and I know your story
I see what you're going through
It's an uphill climb, and I'm feeling sorry
But I know it will come to you

Don't surrender 'cause you can win
In this thing called love

When you want it the most there's no easy way out
When you're ready to go and your heart's left in doubt
Don't give up on your faith
Love comes to those who believe it
And that's the way it is

When you question me for a simple answer
I don't know what to say, no
But it's plain to see, if you stick together
You're gonna find a way, yeah

So don't surrender 'cause you can win
In this thing called love

When you want it the most there's no easy way out
When you're ready to go and your heart's left in doubt
Don't give up on your faith
Love comes to those who believe it
And that's the way it is

When life is empty with no tomorrow
And loneliness starts to call
Baby, don't worry, forget your sorrow
'Cause love's gonna conquer it all, all

When you want it the most there's no easy way out
When you're ready to go and your heart's left in doubt
Don't give up on your faith
Love comes to those who believe it
And that's the way it is

When you want it the most there's no easy way out
When you're ready to go and your heart's left in doubt
Don't give up on your faith
Love comes to those who believe it
And that's the way it is

That's the way it is
That's the way it is, babe
Don't give up on your faith
Love comes to those who believe it
And that's the way it is.

A/N: Well, that's it. Not too bad, huh. Sorry about the ending song, couldn't think of anything else. (I think my sister is happy that this story is finally over) Yay! Now its time to write the Achilles story! Well, please review and tell us what you think. DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE PICTURES, THEY SHOULD ALL BE UP!