You did a wonderful job with this story. Your descriptions of the sea longing, and Gimli dreading both Legolas leaving and his staying and suffering more were very nicely done. It was sad the way you talked about Arwen's inevitable fading after Aragorn died. Picturing her riding away from Minas Tirith gave me a shiver, especially when you talked about how she had already left, emotionally speaking. I had always believed that Legolas had asked Gimli to go with him to Valinor, but this is an alternate idea that is just as plausible. Very good and emotional story. Loved it.

Author's Response: Aw, thank you. I always get sad when I think of the fate of the Elves, and the Sea Longing, and I'm glad I could share some of those emotions. Thank you again.

A very interesting AU. I knew this was going to be very sad going in, and I was not wrong. You are dong a good job describing it. Legolas's grief is particularly sad. I'm looking forward to more.

Author's Response: Thank you! This is one of my favorite stories, and I'm glad you liked it! More to come soon, I promise!

I really loved the interplay with Legolas and Gimli. Those two are so funny together. Gimli is good at the verbal exchange, but I have always felt Legolas could easily beat him at that. However, when Gimli resorts to physical tricks, like throwing Legolas into the water, the elf definitely has his hands full. I also like the opening with Éowyn. Great beginning to the story.

Author's Response: Everyone can use a good dunking now and then...prideful Elvish princes especially--or so Gimli tells me, anyway... Much appreciated review, thank you!