Gimli pulled Legolas' sleeve so that he was at his eye level. "I will do what you ask of me?" he repeated. He slapped Legolas' arm. "What were you thinking? I will not do anything for a woman, much less one of her kind! I don't trust her. She sneaked up behind me as if she was an elf. Have you seen her eyes? She is a thief, I'd imagine or maybe even a murderess who kills anyone who comes too close, or even-"

"I can hear you." Arya interrupted from across the circle where she was sharpening her sword. Legolas smiled.

"I told you." Gimli whispered. "Not normal."

"Relax. I'm sorry, Gimli. I honestly don't know what I was thinking. It was as if she had me under a spell."

"Perhaps she did."

"Either way I do owe her now." Legolas said. "A promise is a promise." He watched her as she looked over her arrows.

"One thing is for sure, I cannot deny her of her beauty." Gimli muttered.

"You would be blind if you did so." Legolas answered, and with that he walked to where she was sitting. He sat down beside her.

"I've been thinking." Arya started. She tucked her straight hair behind her ears and Legolas could tell she was excited about something. "I know what I want from you."

"What is it?" Legolas asked.

"I want to see Middle Earth. I want to see the world and the ocean. I have not seen it since I was a child of only a year. I miss it. It's like it's in my blood." Arya's eyes were lit up; it was as if Legolas was watching the sea itself in her eyes. She was ready for the adventure, he could tell.

Legolas remained thoughtful for a moment. While the war in Middle Earth was taking place and when he was a part of the Fellowship of the Ring, he had seen much of the earth. However he never tired of adventure and was not at all disappointed to hear Arya's request. He was already beginning to grow excited for their upcoming journey.

"Your request will be granted, just as I promised." Legolas told her.

"Good." Arya grinned. "But I would've gotten what I wanted even if you hadn't been such a gentleman."

"I don't doubt that you would have." Legolas answered. "I will admit that I'm very eager to begin our little journey."

"I am as well."

"I have never seen the sea before and have always wished to, but have been hesitant."

Arya looked up from her arrows she had been examining. "Why is that?"

"Just reasons." He answered vaguely as words from years before replayed in his mind.

Arya was suddenly very interested in what he had to say. "Well that's not very specific."

"It doesn't matter." Legolas said and he sprung to his feet. He held out his hand to help her up. "We should really begin planning."

Arya ignored his hand and swiftly stood up. "Yes we should."

The two walked to where Gimli stood, waiting patiently.

"So what's this grand wish?" Gimli asked the two.

"To travel Middle Earth." Legolas answered.

"Ah an adventurous girl." Gimli smiled. "I was adventurous once, but that was before my beard had streaks of grey. I've had about enough adventure for my lifetime."

Legolas smiled to his stout friend. "I know. That's why I was thinking we could accompany you back to your home, and I could show Arya the caves of the dwarves."

"That is a sight to see." Gimli said. "And it would be much more pleasant to travel with company."

"Well then, our first stop will be the homes of the dwarves. I assure you they will not be disappointing." Legolas told Arya.

She smiled. "I'm ready to go when you are."

"I know I am." Gimli picked up his axe. "I've become tired of seeing nothing but trees towering over me."

"I don't think I could ever see enough of Fangorn. But we can visit here again at the end of our journey, Arya. This golden city is still a wonder to me." Legolas said. But, reluctantly, he led the way out of the gold haven and the three began their journey to the mines and caves of the dwarves. Arya left the place she called home, without a glance back at it's beauty. It was one place left behind, but many more to discover. Arya knew her life was only now just beginning.

I apologize this chapter is a little bit shorter! The next will be longer.