This is a story I've been considering for a Looooong time, so please, be
considerate and if you are going to flame, have reason too. Also, if you
are curious about the Title selection, that will be explained later.
Otherwise, I only own my own characters, I have read the books, and seen
the movies, so I hope that I'm not going too far from them!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~The Sun That Always Rises *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
I stared over Rivendell. It still saddened me, how once a place so full of life and lush green trees, could be fading. All my long 2,928 years of life, I never remembered things being this way. The wind blew over my auburn, braided hair. My blue-green eyes almost reflected the rising sun. The fallen leaves danced around me with the wind. My hands were rested on the pale stone railing of the balcony I stood over. I saw ahead, riders approaching. I smiled. I waited for them to come closer. I had to keep myself from running.
"Legolas!" I called as he turned to find me, a grin spread over his face. All my life, even as a small child, I was friends with him. I lived in Rivendell all my life, and rarely left, but always looked forward to Legolas coming. His real reasons were to come with his father to represent Mirkwood at the councils. I paced over to Legolas.
"Where is your father?" I asked. Legolas got down from his horse. "I am to represent Mirkwood." I could tell he was proud, to finally be doing this on his own. "Walk with me Rinwethien, tell me about all that has happened since I last saw you?"
We walked about Rivendell. Talking merrily and laughing. "So how goes with you healing skills?" He asked. "I'm focusing more on my combat these days. I'm almost as good an archer as yourself." I replied. "You are the most unusual elven maiden! Combat! But I guess with your warrior bloodline, you cannot resist." He said. My father was a very renowned Elvish solider. As was his fathers before him. He retired here in Rivendell and fell in love with my mother, and had my 2 brothers and myself.
Legolas and myself spoke more to one another, until night began to fall. "I must go, for I have to attend the council tomorrow" He said. "I believe your father will be there too?" He asked. I nodded. "Of course, you know how Elrond favors him." I said. Legolas smiled once more. We bid each other good night and left for our rooms.
I awoke early as usual, and got out my bow. I got dressed and left to practice. I ran into Legolas, literally. "Woah! Watch it Rin!" He teased. He had out his bow as well. "Going to practice as well?" I inquired. "As always!" He said matter-of-factly. "Shall we compete to see how your archery really compares to mine?" He challenged. I gave a sly smile. "You mean how it betters your archery." I corrected. He gave a laugh. "We'll see about that."
We spent the early morning shooting at targets made of straw. I ate my words as all of Legolas' arrows hit their goal. Mine always away somewhat. "Don't feel to bad!" He said as I gave a fake pout. "You are very skilled none the less." He assured me. I smiled as he hugged me with one arm around my shoulders.
All too soon, Legolas had to leave to go to the council. I waited for awhile nearby, awaiting news from him. Soon Elrond had someone fetch me. "Milady, Master Elrond wishes you to appear before the council." Said the elf sent to me. I followed her, curious as to why I was called.
All the other races present surprised me. Elves, Dwarves, Men, and even hobbits! My Father sat in his fine robes. Elrond spoke to me, telling me all of what had happened at the council. I felt as though my ears deceived me. The ring of Sauron, here? I felt very confused. "Pellaath (My father) has suggested you join the fellowship, in his place. For, he is leaving to join the rest of your family on the distant other shores. He claims that you would be a great asset, with your healing skills, taught by myself, and your combat, taught by your father. Alas! I strongly think against this for this journey is no place for a woman, do you wish to join the current fellowship of 9?" I still felt absolutely shocked. But I also felt that this was my duty. "Yes." I replied.
After that, I was a member of the fellowship. Along with Legolas, representing the Elves, but I was also to represent women. Elrond still felt strongly against it but had reluctantly agreed.
We were to set out tomorrow. I packed only necessities. I changed into one of my brothers, Nuborion's, old tunics. It was a little big, but was a fairly good fit. I was offered more feminine boots and leggings and other articles of clothing I was to wear, so as for a better fit and look. I packed a knife hidden in my right boot. I also had my bow and arrow, and sword, Nerserkeiel, strapped to my belt.
The next day we set out on our journey to mount doom..
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~The Sun That Always Rises *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
I stared over Rivendell. It still saddened me, how once a place so full of life and lush green trees, could be fading. All my long 2,928 years of life, I never remembered things being this way. The wind blew over my auburn, braided hair. My blue-green eyes almost reflected the rising sun. The fallen leaves danced around me with the wind. My hands were rested on the pale stone railing of the balcony I stood over. I saw ahead, riders approaching. I smiled. I waited for them to come closer. I had to keep myself from running.
"Legolas!" I called as he turned to find me, a grin spread over his face. All my life, even as a small child, I was friends with him. I lived in Rivendell all my life, and rarely left, but always looked forward to Legolas coming. His real reasons were to come with his father to represent Mirkwood at the councils. I paced over to Legolas.
"Where is your father?" I asked. Legolas got down from his horse. "I am to represent Mirkwood." I could tell he was proud, to finally be doing this on his own. "Walk with me Rinwethien, tell me about all that has happened since I last saw you?"
We walked about Rivendell. Talking merrily and laughing. "So how goes with you healing skills?" He asked. "I'm focusing more on my combat these days. I'm almost as good an archer as yourself." I replied. "You are the most unusual elven maiden! Combat! But I guess with your warrior bloodline, you cannot resist." He said. My father was a very renowned Elvish solider. As was his fathers before him. He retired here in Rivendell and fell in love with my mother, and had my 2 brothers and myself.
Legolas and myself spoke more to one another, until night began to fall. "I must go, for I have to attend the council tomorrow" He said. "I believe your father will be there too?" He asked. I nodded. "Of course, you know how Elrond favors him." I said. Legolas smiled once more. We bid each other good night and left for our rooms.
I awoke early as usual, and got out my bow. I got dressed and left to practice. I ran into Legolas, literally. "Woah! Watch it Rin!" He teased. He had out his bow as well. "Going to practice as well?" I inquired. "As always!" He said matter-of-factly. "Shall we compete to see how your archery really compares to mine?" He challenged. I gave a sly smile. "You mean how it betters your archery." I corrected. He gave a laugh. "We'll see about that."
We spent the early morning shooting at targets made of straw. I ate my words as all of Legolas' arrows hit their goal. Mine always away somewhat. "Don't feel to bad!" He said as I gave a fake pout. "You are very skilled none the less." He assured me. I smiled as he hugged me with one arm around my shoulders.
All too soon, Legolas had to leave to go to the council. I waited for awhile nearby, awaiting news from him. Soon Elrond had someone fetch me. "Milady, Master Elrond wishes you to appear before the council." Said the elf sent to me. I followed her, curious as to why I was called.
All the other races present surprised me. Elves, Dwarves, Men, and even hobbits! My Father sat in his fine robes. Elrond spoke to me, telling me all of what had happened at the council. I felt as though my ears deceived me. The ring of Sauron, here? I felt very confused. "Pellaath (My father) has suggested you join the fellowship, in his place. For, he is leaving to join the rest of your family on the distant other shores. He claims that you would be a great asset, with your healing skills, taught by myself, and your combat, taught by your father. Alas! I strongly think against this for this journey is no place for a woman, do you wish to join the current fellowship of 9?" I still felt absolutely shocked. But I also felt that this was my duty. "Yes." I replied.
After that, I was a member of the fellowship. Along with Legolas, representing the Elves, but I was also to represent women. Elrond still felt strongly against it but had reluctantly agreed.
We were to set out tomorrow. I packed only necessities. I changed into one of my brothers, Nuborion's, old tunics. It was a little big, but was a fairly good fit. I was offered more feminine boots and leggings and other articles of clothing I was to wear, so as for a better fit and look. I packed a knife hidden in my right boot. I also had my bow and arrow, and sword, Nerserkeiel, strapped to my belt.
The next day we set out on our journey to mount doom..