One of the Fallen: Part 2

by kselzer

This is Part 2 of my story One of the Fallen. In this section we see Adonnenniel's travels through Fangorn Forest, and some tough decisions must be made. With new friends and return of old friends, what trouble can this reborn Elf get up too this time?

1. Day 112-115

An: Here is the start of Part 2 in this three part story.

One of the Fallen: Part 2: Chapter 1

Day 112-114: Feb. 3-Feb 5:

Two days of travel and she was already missing the companionship of the Fellowship. She was used to being alone, but having been surrounded by Elves, Hobbits, Humans and Dwarves for a few months had changed her mindset. She knew this was a oath only she could walk, but oh how she wished for at least on companion to converse with. She was still two weeks walk from Fangorn and the sky was growing dark. She made camp for the night, feeling uncomfortable being in the open. She was hoping by tomorrow to be in tree cover, even if it wasn't quite Fangorn forest yet.

Day 115: Feb. 6:

Adonnenniel awoke to a humid day. The day smelt of rain so, she made sure her poncho was on top of her pack. After cleaning away any evidence of her campfire she set off for another day of hard walking. Around midday she finally came to the tree line. While not Fangorn forest, she was one step closer. The day was passing in mediocrity when a noise from her left had her drawing her bow. Another sound, this time from the left and behind, had her climbing the nearest tree. She hoped from this height she could see what was coming, but no be seen by others.

Her luck was not to hold as an arrow lodged in the branch above her head. She grabbed the arrow while at the same time jumping to a nearby tree. Glancing at the arrow she noticed Urak-Hai markings. She was glad the arrow missed her. If the wound didn't kill her, she knew the poison would have.

Darkness was falling on the woods. Knowing the Urak-hai's senses would heighten at night, she continued her trek through the forest tops. Not wanting to chance being caught, she moved silently throughout the night; deeper into the woods. At some point she had unknowingly entered Fangorn forest. The woods, sensing an elf in their midst, once more began to awaken. The old tree's felt her fear. At once a Huorn tree she had just stepped onto captured her in its branches.

"Do not fight little Elf. Those you fear are far behind you. Tonight, you may sleep in my branches and tomorrow I will point you in the direction of the Ents."

"Thank you sir," she replied before collapsing in the safety of his branches.