Why did Legolas set sail for the Grey Havens only after Aragorn's death?

[SlverGlass]

Originally Posted by Galadriel55

Hm, you should see my first thread that I've started - the title incuded "Gandalf the Geat". (the one typo that everyone seems to notice )

As it is said, we find heart in other people's misery; your post does wonders to boost my confidence, Galadriel55. :-). Just kidding:-). Thanks for the boost-up.

Originally Posted by Morthoron

Perhaps it was merely a matter of Tolkien tying up loose ends by offering a bit of finality for each member of the Fellowship. That way, fan-fic writers couldn't go on and on about Legolas well into the 4th and even 5th Ages.

It doesn't stop them, does it? :-). But you have to agree that, at times, it is fun to read about those alternate situations and endings.