Disclaimers: I do not own "The Lord of the Rings Online". That belongs to the Tolkien Estate, Warner Brothers, and Turbine. I only own my original player characters Aringale, Eloris, and Rilvien.

I've been meaning to write a fanfic for the player characters I have, but I haven't been able to figure out how to do it. Now, I think I've got it. Surprisingly, I noticed the different personalities while playing them in the game.

For a brown-haired hobbit, Aringale proved time and time again she was a brave hobbit. Now, if only she could have proven it to herself. She was told by Aragorn that somehow fate would lead her back to Bree-land. She had no idea how right he was. At least she got the chance to see Frodo Baggins and help with the Nazgul situation up in the North.

As she scoured the Midgewater Marshes, Aringale caught a glimpse of an Elf and a Dwarf battling with Neekerbeekers. Deciding to prove her worth again, Aringale joined in the fight. She healed the female Elf and the male Dwarf as best she could. Together, the three managed to best the Neekerbeekers. Aringale hoped for a peaceful conversation, if only peaceful was in the air.

"What were you doing, Elf lass? I could have bested those Neekerbeekers in a faster way," said the Dwarf.

"Excuse me, Dwarf, but if my bear and raven were around, I'm sure they would have taken out those Neekerbeekers sooner. I'm not as fast as you boast, Dwarf," said the Elf.

"I helped," said Aringale. "Pardon me for asking, but could we stop at the Prancing Pony inn for a drink and some civilized talk? That is, if you two will manage to stop the arguing."

The Dwarf looked convinced. "Works for me. I was almost done questing in this area anyway."

The Elf with the long brown hair looked Aringale's way. "I'm Rilvien."

"Aringale," said Aringale in introduction.

"And I'm Eloris," said the Dwarf with the braided brown beard and hair.

"Shall we? I'll help you two get out of here," said Aringale.

"Lead on, friend hobbit," said Rilvien.

And so, Aringale led Rilvien and Eloris out of the Midgewater Marshes. Along the way, the three stopped and killed the Neekerbeekers and various flies. By then, Rilvien's bear and raven arrived to lend them aide.

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Arriving at Bree-town, the hobbit, elf, and dwarf reached the Prancing Pony. While they looked like an odd trio, Aringale offered to pay for their food. Rilvien, on the other hand, decided to pay for the two's meals and her own, something which Aringale did not mind. They found a place at an empty table and sat down. Eloris did not feel the need to sit with Rilvien, so he instead sat down beside Aringale.

Eloris asked Aringale, "So lass, where have your travels brought you?"

"I was on my way to Angmar, but I…"

Rilvien stopped Aringale, "Angmar? You were traveling all the way to Angmar? Surely, you must have seen Rivendell during your travels."

"Yes, I have and it's a beautiful city. That's where I met these nine travelers. Four were my kin, but all of them had a story to tell of their ventures. Only…"

"Only what, Aringale?" asked Rilvien.

Eloris looked amazed. "My, my. I haven't seen an elf so alert in all my years."

Aringale continued her tale. "I met the Ring-bearer, carrying a burden of sorts. I won't say what that burden is out in the open, only that he may be traveling for a long time. I've just stopped at Bree-land to scout, and then I'm heading back to Angmar."

"Surely we can assist you. I know how to travel to these lands quickly," said Eloris.

"Be quick and restless you are," said Rilvien. "It's better to take things slow and see things one at a time."

"As slow as an elf would be, it would take months to travel what you're asking," said Eloris.

Aringale looked depressed.

"What is it, friend hobbit?" asked Rilvien.

Aringale admitted, "I'm not as brave as they say I am. I'm more of a coward when it comes to fighting and being caught. True, I've managed to fight a giant and trolls on my own, but the tasks themselves weren't easy."

"Nothing can be easy, Aringale," said Rilvien. "That's why you must be cautious, and seek help from an animal friend, if you can."

"Sure, that's easy for an elf to say. You don't have to stand around, guarding everyone and defending yourself against danger. No, I prefer a quicker way with a sheer weapon at hand. Ah ha!" said Eloris, picking at his axe's blade.

Aringale, after having a bite to eat and a swig from her drink, paid her tip in silver coins. "I should be heading back to Angmar. I've got to make sure my home location is there this time. I wouldn't want Aragorn to think I'm not doing my job, same goes for the other Rangers."

"We'll be here, Aringale." Rilvien said, "Good luck to you."

"And to you," said Aringale. She told the elf and dwarf, "Are you sure you two won't need any help out there in Bree-land?"

Rilvien spoke out, "No, we'll be fine."

Eloris added, out of turn, "Go lass and good cheer to you." Once Aringale left the Prancing Pony, Elrois told Rilvien, "My way is better. Traveling and fighting faster is better."

"I hardly think so, dwarf," said Rilvien. "Slower and more cautious is the righter way."

"You elves are always slow. Animal friends, my foot," said Eloris.

"You know, Eloris, if you were that way around your dwarf friends, I would think you would have some better respect," said Rilvien.

"Well, I've met Gandalf the Grey and Glóin. Charming chaps," said Eloris, "Although, I didn't agree at first about bringing a hobbit on a quest. Then I look at one recently and see how experienced she is. Ah, the days are waning."

"Yes, and even the elves can feel it," said Rilvien. "So, where are you heading off to next?"

"I'm making my way to the Old Forest," said Eloris. "If your way is better, then let's see you handle those trees."

"It would be my pleasure," said Rilvien.

Yes, that would be the first day Rilvien and Eloris were getting along.

Thanks for reading. :) I haven't worked on this first one-shot since 2014. A lot has happened since that time, but maybe I'm in the mood to write another one-shot, with new player characters. We'll see how it goes. :)