Disclaimer: I don't own Star Wars. I don't own LOTR. I wish I did but I don't. The changes of Anikan's and Obi-Wan's ages and relationship I do own. Obi-Wan's in his mid-twenties, about 23. Ani's about 16 or 17ish. Qui-Gon's not dead; the wound at the battle of Naboo wasn't fatal.

Author's Note (DON'T SKIP!!! VERY IMPORTANT!!!): More than a month. I'm really really sorry. I was planning on doing some sort of chapter thing on what happens before the council but my brain went dead and I couldn't get anything down on paper, or computer for that matter. Oh, so here's the chapter on the council. Definitely not the best I've written but its done.

The Force of The Jedi Chapter 3: The Council of Elrond

"Obi-Wan, wake up. The Council starts in 10 minutes." Legolas called. No answer. He sighed. "Why do Men do this?" He opened the door, walked over to the bed, and yanked Obi-Wan from it. Then he grabbed some clothes from the wardrobe, and threw them at Obi-Wan. "Change. There's no time for breakfast."

"Okay, okay. You don't have to be so moody."

"I wouldn't be if this wasn't the second time I've done this today."

"Anakin too."

"How ever did you guess?" he asked sarcastically. By this time Obi-Wan was dressed and they started towards the patio where the Council would be held. Elrond began just after they took their seats.

"So nice of you to join us." He said, before turning to everyone present. "Strangers from distant lands, friends of old. You are summoned here to answer the threat of Mordor. Middle-Earth stands on the brink of destruction. You will unite or you will fall. Each race is bound to this fate, this one doom. Gandalf, please give the council a report on the betrayal of Saruman." Gandalf rose.

"A short time ago, I was held captive by Saruman. He hoped that he would gain my support in joining Sauron. Isengard has been torn apart; the trees have been cut down to feed the cavern's fires, where the weapons for Sauman's Uruk-hai army are being made. I must also tell you that there was another man with Saruman, though I do not know his purpose."

"A name or description would be great." Obi-Wan said. Elrond turned to him.

"Do you know this man or his purpose?"

"I can't tell you that 'til I get some stats." He replied brusquely. Gandalf began explaining.

"He was tall, pale, and thin with mid-night blue eyes and a broken circle scar on his cheek. I believe Saruman called him-"

"Xanatos." Obi-Wan said and Gandalf nodded. "Well folks, things just got complicated."

"What can you tell us of this man?"

"A lot, but I'll just stick to the basics. First, he hates everything about me. He's dangerous, evil, and powerful. Does anything to get what he wants. He's your typical bad guy 'cept he's got the Force." Boromir then broke in.

"And how is telling us he has the Force suppose to clarify anything."

"He's telekinetic and telepathic. And for idiots who don't know what that means he can move things with his mind, and talk to you inside your head." Anakin said, instantly not liking Boromir.

"Do you know what he wants?"

"Haven't got a clue." The two Jedi said at the same time, before glancing at each with a smirk.

"Well that helps a lot." Boromir mumbled.

"Shut up. I've helped a lot more than you have." Boromir was about to retort to this, but Elrond stopped him.

"Enough." He said forcefully. "Bring forth the ring, Frodo."

"So it is true... It is a gift. A gift to the foes of Mordor! Why not use this ring? Long has my father, the Steward of Gondor, kept the forces of Mordor at bay. By the blood of our people are your lands kept safe. Give Gondor the weapon of the Enemy. Let us use it against him!"

"You cannot wield it! None of us can. The One Ring answers to Sauron alone. It has no other master."

"And what would a Ranger know of this matter?"

"This is no mere Ranger. He is Aragorn, son of Arathorn. You owe him your allegiance."

"Aragorn? This is Isildur's heir?"

"And heir to the throne of Gondor!"

"Havo dad, Legolas."

"Gondor has no king; Gondor needs no king."

"Actually that's normally how a country is ruled." Anakin said sarcastically.

"You have only one choice. The Ring must be destroyed."Elrond continued, before the situation could get out of hand.

"Then what are we waiting for..." Gimli ran at the Ring, axe raised. It smashed around the Ring, having absolutely no effect.

"The ring cannot be destroyed, Gimli, son of Gloin, by any craft that we here possess. It was made in the fires of Mount Doom. Only there can it be unmade. It must be taken deep into Mordor, and cast back into the fiery chasm from whence it came. One of you must do this."

"One does not simply walk into Mordor. Its black gates are guarded by more than orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep, and the great eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire, ash and dust. The very air you breathe is a poisonous fume. It is folly. Not with ten thousand men could you do this."

"And you would know this how?" Obi-Wan asked.

"Come on, Obi-Wan. This is serious."

"I was being serious. He's the one who wanted to use the damn thing." Obi-Wan said defensively. Legolas addressed the entire Council. None of them were doing anything; did they not understand how serious this was.

"Have you heard nothing that Lord Elrond has said? The Ring must be destroyed!"

"And I suppose you think you're the one to do it?"

"And what if we fail? What happens when Sauron takes back what is his?"

"I will be dead before I see the Ring in the hands of an elf! Never trust an elf!" Everyone in the council leapt to their feet and began to argue.

"I will take it." Frodo called out. No one heard and the arguing continued. "I will take it." He said again, slightly louder. The council quieted and turned to him. "I will take the ring to Mordor." He said. "Though I do not know the way."

"I will help you bear this burden for as long as it is yours to bear." Gandalf said moving to stand next to him.

"If by my life or my death I can protect you, I will." Aragorn said walking forward. He knelt before Frodo. "You have my sword."

"And my bow."

"And my axe." Gimli said. He and Legolas moved to stand next to Gandalf, Aragorn, and Frodo.

"I am not staying in the house of healer. I'm coming too." Obi-Wan said. Anakin got up and followed him silently over to the rest of the group.

"You carry the fate of us all, little one." Boromir said, walking slowly forward. "But if this is truly the will of the council, Gondor will see it done."

"Here!" Sam called, running from the bushes. "Mr. Frodo's not going anywhere without me."

"Indeed, it is hardly possible to separate the two of you, even when he is summoned to a secret council and you are not. Very well." Elrond said dryly. Merry and Pippin ran in from the hallway, and Elrond looked around astonished.

"We're going, too! You'd have to send us home tied up in a sack to keep us away."

"Anyway, you need people of intelligence on this sort of mission... Quest... Thing!!"

"Well, that rules you out, Pip." Merry said, and Pippin looked at him insulted.

"Ten companions. So be it. You shall be the Fellowship of the Ring."

"Great. Now, where are we going?"

Reviews:

Lunatic Pandora1: Sorry it felt rushed; I really wanted to just get on with the actual journey. I guess most of it is just the fact that I know where I'm going with this story so I just skim over things, trusting people will understand when in reality unless their psychic they just can't. Xanatos was the reason for the lost lightsabers and force-inhibiting drugs. This chapter sort of got into that. I'll try to explain more of what I'm thinking in the future, to cut down on some of the confusion. Thanks for the review. J

kyer(): Anakin is about 16 or 17ish. Obi-Wan is about 23ish. The battle of Naboo did take place; it just wasn't a fatal blow. I loved everything that happened in that movie, except Qui-Gon dying. So despite age changes that's the only major difference.

Lady Tolwen: Yes, I hated when Cerasi died. I'll admit it I cried. Still do when I re-read it. That's I think the only story I've ever read that I cried. Sorry bout the update. I'll try to be sooner. J Don't hurt me.

Jedi-Saiyajin-Twi'lek: Okay, I'm not positive I understood all of your review, so if you're still with me you can review to this chapter to tell me if I got it right. The fellowship doesn't know about Jedi and the Force. Just like Anakin and Obi-Wan don't know about say, elves and the One Ring. However, our dear Jedi adapt a little easier since they're always traveling to different planets. Anakin sort of explains a little of their abilities during the council to those just coming to Rivendell. Before the council, Anakin, Obi-Wan, Legolas, Aragorn, and the twins kind of talk a bit to help understand each other, and became pretty good companions. As for altering the story line, I'm not quite sure what you mean. If you have any specific suggestions I'd be happy to try to accommodate them.

Next update: not sure