What cannot be again (The Lord of the Rings)

They have to quit meeting like this, or do they? Aragorn and Legolas share a tender morning after another stolen night together, knowing their secret meetings across the decades must end. As duty calls them in different directions, Aragorn to Bree on Gandalf's orders, Legolas back to Mirkwood, they grapple with a love that transcends time but cannot escape the weight of their responsibilities; a bittersweet exploration of impossible love and the choices that define us.

Content Note: This story contains no explicit sexual content; it focuses on emotional intimacy, longing, and the aftermath of their night together rather than physical descriptions.