Set in the books, a tenth walker. Ara is a young women of extraordinary powers over energy and light who grew up among the elves of Lothlorien. As an adventurer she embarks with the Fellowship on a quest to save Middle-Earth. But this adventurer has a hidden Legacy, and a past that fills her with fear and pain. Will she let Legolas Greenleaf close enough for him to save her from her past, and the enemy that she once loved? Will she discover who she really is before all of Middle-Earth is thrown into eternal darkness? Or will her fears keep her from her true potential, and true love?

I do not own Lord of the Rings, or any of the songs used in the telling of this story. If I did, Legolas would already have a love(It would be me, duh...). Sigh, if only... Right along with if only I lived in Middle-Earth! Anyway, the only thing I own is my character Ara!

*Author Notes*

Elven Language

Enjoy!

Meet Your Match, Legolas!

~Prologue~

Ara was riding across the Plains of Rohan on her elf-horse, Dessa, when she felt her mentor's summons calling her toward Rivendale, one of the cities of the Elves. Having never refused to see her beloved mentor, and knowing that he would only summon her if it were important, she turned toward Rivendale and urged Dessa into a gallop across the plains.

She had been on her way to visit her friend, Eomer, the leader of the Riders of Rohan.. She had not seen him in quite some time and had begun to miss his easygoing smile. Still, she raced to Rivendale, knowing it was important. Her curly, flame colored hair flew out behind her, as if waving farewell to Rohan for the time being. The warm wind slammed into her face, and she smiled, having always felt free when riding with her black arabian Dessa, daughter of Shadowfax.

Thanks! I know it was short, and I promise that the next chapter will be longer, but this is just a taster. Anyway, I appologise for any mistakes in spelling that I made, I was never very good at it. I hope that you will stick with me through this. Please continue to read, and please review!