I don't own Lord of the Rings (this includes books, movies, etc.)

I had this idea for a long time for really no reason at all but I wanted to try and post it into a story. Hope you guys like it.

FYI: If I make mistakes such as grammar and about the content compared to the books and whatnot, here is a sorry in advance and I'll do the best I can. Yet I'm following the basic plot but I also really want to make this story my own.

Full Summary: Several months before Frodo and his companions came to Rivendell on their quest of the ring, a young and strange girl named May came to seek sanctuary for a while for purposes that even Elrond didn't know. During the council meeting, May's purpose and true identity is brought more into light which greatly interested the fellowship so they asked her to join their quest. She agreed of course. But there is more to May then meets the eye.

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Several months earlier

Elrond was strolling around the gardens of his home one day since it was just after a small rain storm and the flowers were blooming thanks to the rain water. He sighed contently and looked beyond to the docks below and gazed out at the sea beyond his home…and beyond this world.

He knew well that so much has changed and knew that his people had begun to leave middle earth. It saddened him that soon he will to have to go. He would miss his home.

Suddenly one of the guards came up to him, "There is a young girl at the gates, she wishes to rest here for a while, she claims to be a traveler or sort."

Elrond was taken to the gate were the girl was waiting. She was a human and looked no older then thirteen maybe fourteen. She had long red hair that was braided in the back, a purple cloak that was tied at her neck with a clip that was in the shape of half-crescent moon. Her eyes baffled him, she had one eye that was an emerald green and the other was blue. Her attire was rather mysterious as well. She wore a long shirt that went down to her knees that was a dark blue and had trousers on that were brown. Not the normal fashion for a human female. She also had on large boots, gloves and a leather belt that had pouches and several bottles attracted to it. Was she some sort of healer or scholar? But what was she doing alone, without any escort or a group?

"My lady, I am Elrond, master of this domain. Why do you seek refuge and why do you travel alone?"

She gave a soft but friendly smile, "I must apologize but my business must remain my own for now. I just require a room for my privacy and safety as I complete my work. I have been traveling for over a fortnight and haven't had a decent night's rest since I left my previous stop. Please, I ask you for some kindness for a lone traveler."

Elrond stared at her for a long time, he sensed no danger from the girl…but she was…different. He had never seen such a strange person in all his years. But he couldn't refuge her, his hospitality since she posed no threat and must be exhausted from traveling so long.

"Very well, I'll have one of my guest rooms set up for you and later on I'll send for a bath for you. You may use a desk in my study for any work you much complete. In the mean time, please follow me and I'll have some food prepared for you. Welcome to Rivendell."

She followed him silently. Elrond led her past the gardens when out in the distance, a small creature approached them. Elrond and some of the elves around him readied themselves for whatever it was. But found it was a small house cat with the wings of an eagle on its back.

"Ah Ida, you have returned. How was your flight these last few days?"

"Well, tiring but well, the land is growing restless May."

"Is it what I feared?"

"…I do believe so I'm afraid."

"Then we have no time to waste."

She turned to the elves to see that they were looking at her and her pet in shock. "My apologies I forgot my manners, this is my friend Ida, she is a special companion of mine that has been helping me in my work and travels. She had to leave to do some…scouting for a few days."

Elrond nodded, "Welcome to Rivendell Ida, please follow me to the main house."

Elrond couldn't believe it, a cat with wings and could talk. This must be the work of some magic, he needed to do some research into this.

After settling in, May placed a large pack she was carrying next to her bed. She gazed out the window which had a wonderful view. She smiled and pulled out a journal to write down her days events and then took out another large, old book.

Ida sat next to her, "So this is the place your grandmother spoke of? Her words were true this place is magnificent."

May nodded, "Yes…soon a hero and a band of men with step forward in the darkness that is now returning to this world."

"So he has returned…after all these years. Your grandmother spoke the truth that it would happen."

"Yes and we will play a role in the outcome of this upcoming war. It will lie on this hero…but we have a task to perform as well."

"What is that?"

"Time will tell Ida. For now we must study these new incantations that I found in the book."

"Yes, of course."

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