That's a worthy ending to a beautiful story. Aragorn has come full circle in many ways here and of course I loved Durvain fulfilling his promise and giving Aragorn his ride. Flight. Whatever:)
Also, the beginning of the chapter was very strong, IMO: Aragorn's joy and disbelief and grief all jumbled together. That was very well described.
(And personally, I must say I'm sleeping on Canadian goose down, which is also quite nice *g*.)
Author's Response: Ooh, sounds like you have as comfy a bed as Aragorn's!
Getting that emotional outburst at the beginning of the chapter right was a challenge... I have to thank my beta, Inzilbeth, for not letting me write it too flamboyantly, or too much "little boy in a sweets shop", which I believe was her very accurate assessment after she read the first draft. LOL But I knew he must have been feeling half a million different emotions by the time that monumental day in his life finally drew to a close. Sorting them all out would have been a challenge, and something I think he would have had to have done before he could finally find some rest. Or I might have it all wrong and he simply took off the crown, muttered, "Jeez, about time I became king," and collapsed into his bed fast asleep. But that wouldn't have been as fun to write...
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