Dawn approaches. I hope I will reach Rivendell in three days if I don't go to asleep and keep on riding. I still can't even believe Legolas would do this to me on our wedding day. Ugh...there just has to be a reason for all of this. He is the one who planned it. I didn't want all this to happen but what do you expect?
I walked toward to the Gladden Fields while I whistled for my horse, Belan. Her mane and tail were as black as night and her eyes were shining as bright as two comets. I hop upon her and suddenly we were off, passing out of the fields in seconds. The wind pushed my hair behind my ears. Belan was my parents' horse before my father perished with his wound. A few hours later, as I rode toward the mountains, I passed two dwarves on foot. I wondered what they were doing, so far from their home, so I stopped to ask.
"Master dwarf, where art thou going?" I asked, knocking the snow off my shoulders.
"We are heading west, lass, toward Rivendell," said the red-haired dwarf.
"Oh, I was just wondering," I said, as I started to gallop off.
"Wait ,lass! Where are you off in such a hurry to?" he said, stopping the horse as Belan got ready to kick him in the face.
"Calm down, Belan. Good girl. I'm heading toward Rivendell to find the man I love," I said staring through the snow at the red dwarf.
"Aye, that's where we heading too. My name is Gimli, my lady. What is yours?" he said, offering his hand. I pulled my hair behind my ears, showing the points.
"Oh my, you're an elf. I...I thought you were a regular woman," he said wide-eyed.
"Well, thanks, I guess... Yes, I'm an elf, but let's get to the point. What do you want, Master Dwarf? I have to keep moving if I want to arrive by nightfall tomorrow," I said, getting ready to start riding again.
"Then we won't delay you. Go. Ride forward, for we will see each other soon," he said, hitting the horse on its back. Belan kicked him and his people set him upright.
"Farwell, I shall see you again sometime," I said, as I set off again, this time without looking back.
Belan and I spent the night next to a bubbling brook, but we left before dawn to catch up time. Belan didn't get very much sleep. She kept watch almost the whole time to make sure we would stay out of trouble. We started walking, but soon came to a stop, so she could rest. We were almost to Rivendell. We had crossed the last mountain. I started walking the rest of the way, leading Belan, when I heard the feet of three elves and a man following us. My hand touched me bow, ready for a fight.
"Friend or foe?" asked the man, unsheathing his sword to touch my neck.
"I am a friend, Lord Aragorn. Which way is my Legolas?" I asked, pushing his sword away.
"Marillia, is that you? Why, my dear, he arrived last night sending the news of
Gollum's escape," he said, sheathing his sword and staring towards Rivendell.
"Then I must move forth. Is he at Rivendell or have I missed the council already?" I asked, staring at him, then the elves behind him.
"Very well, we will start towards Rivendell. No, you haven't missed the council, yet it starts in the morning. How did you know about it, though?" he asked, taking his bow from his back to check the string.
"King Thranduil told me after we had to cancel my wedding to Legolas." I said, lowering my face to the ground as I closed my eyes.
Aragorn paused for a few seconds. "I'm sorry to hear about that, my lady, but we must keep moving if we want to make it to Rivendell and I doubt he meant to leave you in the first place," he said, as we started to walk through the towering trees.
We finally made it to Rivendell. It was turning autumn and all of the leaves were falling. Word was going around that the One Ring was here in the hands of a Halfling. As soon as sunset came, I began looking everywhere for Legolas. He very rarely goes to sleep and he is usually found outside. Instead of finding Legolas, I found Lord Elrond, walking through the garden on his way to his chamber. He stopped and walked over to me when he saw me pass through.
"Greetings, Marillia. I haven't seen you here for a while. Are you enjoying your stay in Rivendell?" he asked, as a soft breeze blew his hair.
"Yes, I know I haven't been here, my Lord. And yes, I am enjoying my stay," I said, as I bowed.
"Good. I hope you have a pleasant visit," he said, lowering his head and walking off toward the lilies.
Then I remembered what I came here for. "Wait, my Lord! I forgot to ask you something. Can you tell me where I might find Legolas and may I attend the council?" I said, running over to him.
"Hmm.. I suppose you may attend the council. Legolas is resting and you should be as well," he said and walked off.
Lady Arwen and Aragorn stepped out of the shadows in the bushes, heading toward the bedrooms.
"I hope you have a nice stay. Your room is down the hall and next to Legolas' room," she said, as she took Aragorn's hand.
I walked down the hallway to my room. It was rather large compared to the one I had in Mirkwood. There were green and white blankets on the bed and a giant white and green rug. At the end of the bed, there was a wardrobe filled with dresses. I picked out one I liked and I set it out at the foot of the bed to wear to the council. I hopped into bed and soon fell asleep.
When dawn came, I got up and walked to the balcony. The sunshine was pouring over the mountainside, melting the apron of snow on top of the mountains.
Soon, I started seeing people arrive, including the two dwarves I spoke to on my way over here and a man from Gondor. A few minutes later, a bell rang out the time.
Okay, people. I just want to thank my cousin Amy, LegolasLoverAlways, and the others that helped me with this. Please read and rate people so I can update the next chapter...