Leaving...

Author’s note: this is my very first fan fiction that I’m going to post; so all reviews would be welcome.

Disclaimer: The main character, Legolas, is a work of J.R.R. Tolkien and I have no claim over him.

Summary: Legolas is on his ship, leaving for the Valar. A short, complete paragraph of his thoughts and reflections. Please review!

Leaving. A lump of pain rises in my chest. Life has been kind, yet the call of the sea is getting stronger. I am returning from where I came, to the Valar. The shining ocean, endless horizon, sharp smells and soft sounds lure me away. I go now on this grey ship, to a fertile land of silver hills, white beaches and an endless whisper of poetry from the flowing breezes. There, my friends and kin, the ones who survived the war and sailed, or the ones who died and were reborn there, await. Yet a tugging touches my heart. I knew this day would come; yet it is so soon. Frodo and Gandalf have sailed, yet behind I leave other people, ones who meant a lot to me. Aragorn and Arwen, trusted friends, Merry, Pippin and Sam as well stay. Other friendships that I’ve formed over the years are now standing back at that distant shore, on which my heart yearns to be. They could have been non-existent in the long life I will still have, but for the memories, bittersweet, of happy and sad times. But I know that they wouldn’t want me to dwell on these bonds, but be happy for the future ahead. It is with effort that I turn away my head and face forwards, onto a new life. I will not dwell in misery, but these friends will, unto eternity, be etched in my heart.