Elisse's POV
I was woken the next morning by one of the flowers by my bedside. The flowers petals tickled my nose which caused me to awake from my deep slumber. I looked at the flower expectantly, waiting for what it had to tell me.
"One of my sisters told me a Mister Bilbo Baggins was seen crossing one of the gardens early this morning."
"Thank you, my friend. I shall go to see him." I got up from bed and placed a white dress that was trimmed with light green on. I went to the breakfast place to see a very old looking Bilbo sitting at the table talking with Elrond. "And here I thought you would come to see me first, Mister Bilbo." Bilbo turned around at the sound of my voice.
"El!" Bilbo exclaimed and he jumped up from his seat. He still seemed to have that boyish wonder from his younger years with him. He ran, as fast as he could, to my open arms. I knelt down to my knees so it might be easier to hug him.
"It has been far too long, Bilbo," I told the older hobbit as I hugged him.
"I distinctly remember telling you and the others that there would always be plenty of tea to go around," Bilbo said as he laughed.
"Yes, you did, my old friend."
"Now, let me get a good look at you," Bilbo said as he pulled back from me. "My dear Elisse, you don't look a day over 25," he said as he looked at my face.
"Oh, Bilbo, I haven't been 25 for a long while," I told him.
"Tell me, are there any other adventures that you have been on since the Lonely Mountain?"
I looked down as I smiled, remembering when I gone back to Mirkwood. "There was one."
"Come along and you can tell me all about it," Bilbo said as he led me to the table. We sat and I greeted Elrond and he bowed his head in acknowledgement. "Now, tell me, El, what adventure did you go on?"
"Well, as you know, I left you and Gandalf before we made it anywhere near the Shire. I wished to see Mirkwood to hopefully bring life to the trees and the forest again. I encountered the spiders again but Prince Legolas was there to keep them from getting me. He asked me why I had been in the forest of Mirkwood. I explained my desire to see the forest alive and beautiful again and he told me there was no way that my dream would happen. I told him a non-believer does not belong in my presence. He took me to a small spring right on the outskirts of Mirkwood and told me to make it alive again. It was quite a dreary sight. Everything was just gray and dull. Oh, Bilbo, it was rather dreadful. But, I spoke to some sprouting flowers that I had seen and they told me that they would make sure their brethren would grow into beautiful things once more. Legolas and I slept there that night and the next morning, it was such a beautiful sight. You should have been there, Bilbo. If only to see the look on Legolas' face, he looked truly happy. I must not go on though, for my adventure became very sad after that day," I told Bilbo.
"Oh, would you please tell me more? I haven't heard a great story, only been telling my own," Bilbo begged me.
"Mister Bilbo, I suggest you do not press the matter. I fear for Elisse's health," Elrond said.
"Of course. I am deeply sorry, El," Bilbo apologized.
"There is no need to apologize, old friend. I must excuse myself, practice is to be had," I said as I looked at Elrond. I gave Bilbo one last hug. I leaned down so I could speak to Elrond quietly. "Do not tell him of the troubles that are coming," I told him. Elrond nodded his head slightly so I knew that he would do as I had asked.
I went back to my room and changed into a more appropriate outfit for training. It was a brown dress with green, light sleeves which were tight around my arms at the top but the ends hung down. A white belt went around my waist to hold my sword. I had a white bow that was crafted by my people from Lothlorien and the arrows were crafted by the elves of Rivendell. My mother was Lady Galadriel's sister or cousin, I believe. I was considered the princess of Lothlorien because Lady Galadriel had no children. I went down to the training fields to practice my archery. I have been told that my archery is the best in Middle-Earth, only rivaled by Legolas. I made a bulls-eye on every target that was set up and I turned with an arrow notched when I heard something in the grass behind me. I didn't see anyone there so I looked to the ground to see a vine hovering in the air like a snake. I placed my arrow back in the quiver and leaned down.
"What is it, my friend?" I asked the vine.
"Frodo Baggins has been seen with three other hobbits along with Aragorn."
"I knew of Aragorn. What are the hobbit's names?"
"Merriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck, Peregrin "Pippin" Took, and Sanwise "Sam" Gamgee."
"Thank you, my friend. What can you tell me of Gandalf?"
"He has passed from my brethren's sight. We fear for his safety, Lady Elisse."
"As do I. Keep watch, my friend," I told the vine.
"I will, mistress."
I ran to where I knew Elrond would be in the library. I knocked on the door and made sure that my weapons were in the right place so that Elrond would not say anything about it. I heard him approve of me coming into the library and I saw that he was at one of the tables.
"Lord Elrond, the plants have told me that four hobbits will be coming here with Aragorn," I said.
"I hope they get here before the ring-bearer is hurt by the ring wraiths," Elrond said.
"Do you believe they will?" I asked.
"I hope so, child. I hope so." I left the library after that.
I went on like that for at least two weeks. I would get reports from the plants and tell Elrond. I would practice my archery and swordsmanship every day. I knew that soon, something would happen that would bring everything to focus. Until then, I practiced and spoke with Bilbo about our adventure to Erebor. He never brought up the time after, which I was thankful for. I did not wish to speak of Legolas Greenleaf, Prince of Mirkwood. One day, while I was speaking with Bilbo, I noticed one of the plants trying to reach me. I went to it as Bilbo watched.
"What news do you, my friend?"
"It is Frodo, mistress. He has been stabbed with a morgul blade. My brethren fear for his safety."
"Send word to Arwen. I will try to communicate with her through you and your brothers and sisters."
"As you wish."
I connected my mind to the plant's mind and I felt for it's brethren. I connected with them and found Arwen. I materialized in front of her, as she was taking a small break before moving on. She did not notice I was there until she turned from her horse. When she noticed me, she looked puzzled.
"Arwen, Frodo has been stabbed by a Morgul blade. You must find him and help him. Bring him to Rivendell so he might get treatment from your father. We must make sure he does not pass into the shadow."
"I will be on my way. I must leave soon then."
"I wish you a safe travel. Please, get him here soon." And I disconnected with the plant's mind. I looked to see Bilbo staring at me in awe.
"It always amazes me to see how in tune you are with the earth. It is truly remarkable. Although, the other elves seem to not have this gift," Bilbo said.
"My mother never said who my father was. She assumed I got my gift from my father's side. I was given elven qualities from my mother's side. Lady Galadriel always wondered why my mother took precautions to make sure no one knew of my father's identity," i told Bilbo.
"I do not believe it is about who gave you life but, rather, who raised you to be who you are."
I smiled at Bilbo. "Come along, mellon. I do not believe Elrond would wish me to keep this secret." We walked the halls of Rivendell in search of the one elf who could bring Frodo back from passing into the shadow.