Midway into the Forgotten forest, the small band stopped and rested for the night, the Forest had a natural comforting feel to it but they made sure they were in a spot where no enemy would find them when they were sleeping. The elves took watch,
for they did not need sleep.
Peter sat up against a tree, sharpening his sword, he could not sleep in the forest. he was too eager to get to Rivendell and get answers. We need answers, I am certain to get them when we get to Rivendell Peter Thought as he looked up and saw
/behind
all the leaves of the trees, a stary, though he thought his eyes were playing tricks on him, one by one the stars faded into nothing.
Caspian, who was also keeping Guard, walked over to Peter and sat next to him. "Peter... Get some rest, you need to regain your strength for tomorrow" Caspian said
Peter sighed as he looked a Caspian "I Can't sleep, I need answers and I guess I'm just too eager to get answers, I suspect once we get them, I will be able to Sleep" Peter said with another sigh as he sharpened his sword
Caspian nodded and then got up
Edmund, Susan and Lucy were all sleeping, gathering their strength while Tavros the Minotaur sat and kept watch from behind with a faun and a centaur while the Elves were guarding over the front.
When morning came, Peter was asleep, he passed out during the night against the tree. Tavros came to shake them all up, one by one, Peter, Lucy, Edmund and Susan woke up slowly. As they woke up, they noticed the Elves were already on their horses,
ready to leave.
"We must leave, if we are to arrive in Imladris in time" said the Leader elf In a soft yet loud tone
All of the siblings and Caspian all mounted their horses and then they were all on their way to The valley of Imladris also known as Rivendell.
They arrived just in time for the Council Meeting, all of the siblings and Caspian and the Narnians had a look of awe on their faces, this place was one of the most beautiful places they had ever seen.
"So beautiful" Lucy said with delight and smiled wider, it was October and the leaves were starting to fall which gave Imladris a natural beauty to it.
Edmund had never been here Personally but had heard of the place, all of the siblings knew Of Elrond to be the lord of this beautiful place.
An Elf with long black-ish brown hair "welcome to the valley of Imladris, my name is Lindir, Follow me. the Council is about to begin the meeting"
they all nodded and smiled as they followed him to a room that had windows around it, the sun shining through the windows and gave it natural light in the noon sunshine. The siblings all sat next to each other and so did Caspian who sat in between Gandalf
and Susan. Recognizing Gandalf to be a wizard of some sort.
The kings and Queens saw dwarves, elves and some men there along with them. and nodded to all of them, they nodded back in response.
Finally, Lord Elrond stood up, and all slight whispering ceased. All looked to Elrond with unmistakable respect in their eyes, Caspian knew he must truly be a wise ruler to get immediate respect from all three races.
"Strangers from distant lands, friends of old, you've been summoned here to answer the threat of Mordor." At this, The Siblings looked at each noticed this interaction out of the corner of his eye, and realized that the siblings had little knowledge of the would have to explain the story.
"Middle Earth stands upon the brink of destruction. None can escape it. You will unite, or you will fall. Each race is bound to this fate, this one doom. Ages ago, rings were crafted for the leaders of each race- three for the elves, seven for the dwarves, and nine for men." He continued on
"These rings gave them the power and will to govern each race. But also, one other ring was created. A master ring, to control all others, was created by Sauron the Deceiver, Lord of Mordor." Lucy had an unnerving chill down her spine as she heard the Dark Lord's name she noticed that several people looking very uncomfortable at the mention of Sauron and Mordor. "The ring was lost when Sauron was defeated towards the end of the Second Age- and now, it has resurfaced. That is why we have all gathered here this day"
The Siblings nodded as they understood why they were here, finally getting answers they needed.
"Bring forth the ring, Frodo." Elrond beckoned to Frodo, who also looked noticeably uncomfortable. The siblings wondered how the master ring could be any worse than the Blitz 2 years ago.
As Elrond sat down, Frodo slowly stood up and walked over to a small, stone table in the center of the circle they all sat in.
Much whispering and murmurs broke out at the sight of the ring.
"So it is true," One Auburn Haired man whispered. He was Boromir, he also sat near to sat back down, looking to Gandalf for support. The wizard gave him an encouraging look. Everyone else's eyes were glued to the ring, including Peter, he felt drawn to it as if it was calling his name. Edmund noticed this.
"Hey are you alright?" He said to Peter shaking him, succesfully pulling him out of his trance "what in bloody hell is happening to you?"
Peter looked at Edmund and then shook his head "I-i don't know... Let me think" Peter said, placing his hand on his then, Boromir rose from his seat. He looked tense.
In a dream," He said quietly. "I saw the eastern sky grow dark… but in the west, a pale light lingered." He started moving towards the table. "A voice was crying: 'Your doom is near at hand. Isildur's bane is found." Boromir reached for the ring slowly just as Elrond jumped to his feet and yelled "BOROMIR!" Just as Gandalf also rose from his seat and cried
"Ash nazg Durbatuluk" Gandalf's voice cracked into the sky and boomed with loudness "Ash nazg gimbatul!" Darkness formed all around them, Lucy tightly held onto Peter's hand, the Siblings and even Caspian was shaken up from this also. "Ash nazg Thrakatuluk agh burzum-ishi Krimpatul!" The Elves all stopped their ears, and Boromir instantly returned to his seat, getting the idea he shouldn't have moved in the first place. Gandalf fell silent, and the sun returned. The siblings all let out a breath of relief.
Elrond turned to look at Gandalf "Never before has any voice uttered the words of that tongue her in Imladris"
"I do not ask your pardon, Master Elrond" Gandalf said in a gruff tone and sat back down. "for the black speech of Mordor may yet be heard in every corner of the west! the Ring is all together Evil!" he said, glaring at everyone assembled
'it is a gift" said Boromir. "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" Aragorn interrupted" None of us can! the Ring answers to Sauron alone, it has no other master" he said, Caspian was grateful that Aragorn said something- he seemed like a sensible man.
"and what would a ranger know of this matter?" Boromir said Coldly
"he is no mere ranger" said Legolas the Elf, standing up from his seat. "he is Aragorn, son of Arathorn. You owe him your Allegiance."
"Aragorn?" he said in disbelief "this? is Isildur's Heir?" still in disbelief
"And heir to the throne of Gondor" the Elf added
"Havo dad, Legolas" Aragorn said uneasily, seeing things were spiraling downwards. Boromir gave Aragorn a positively frigid look.
"Gondor has no king" he said stiffly "Gondor needs no king" he sat down and did not acknowledge Aragorn.
'Aragorn is right" Gandalf said, bringing them back on track. "we cannot use it. The agents of Sauron are already tracking it down" more murmurs broke out at this statement, and Elrond picked up on it Immediately
"There is only one choice." Lord Elrond said, addressing the council again. "The Ring must be destroyed." Everyone looked at it, and suddenly, a dwarf rose from his seat
"Then what are we waiting for?" he let out a cry as he swung his axe at the Ring, the axe blade broke and caused sparks to fly. Gimli in surprise fell backwards
"the Ring cannot be destroyed, Gimli, son of Gloin, by any craft we here Possess," Lord Elrond said "The ring was made in the fires of Mount Doom. Only there it can 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" He said, looking at all who was present.
No one Moved or spoke.
"one does not simply walk into Mordor," Boromir said in a low voice. "its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep. The Great Eye is ever watchful" Everyone stared at him, captivated. "it is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire, ash and dust. The very air you breathe is a poisonous fume. Not with ten thousand men could you do this. It is folly."
"have you heard nothing of what Elrond has said? The ring must be destroyed!" Legolas cried as he stood up fast
"And i suppose you think you're the one to do it!" Gimli snarled at him
"And if we fail what then?" Boromir snapped. "what happens when Sauron takes back what is his?!"
"I will be dead before i see The Ring int he hands of an elf!" Gimli yelled out
Chaos Erupted upon Gimli's cry. The Offended elves jumped out of their seats and started yelling angrily at the dwarf, held back only by Legolas. the men and other dwarves stood up and started to argue furiously, the Siblings were shocked at the feud before them. Gandalf sighed and shook his head in disappointment. He then tried to restore order, only to become part of the fray himself.
Frodo was pale, and looked very distressed. He was staring at the Ring and rubbing his forehead. he then got up and opened his Mouth "I will take it" Frodo Cried but no one heard him. "i will take it!" he cried out again but still no one heard him. Three figures slightly taller than the hobbit appeared behind him, one placing his hand on Frodo's shoulder. Frodo turned to see a dwarf, wearing kingly Armor, like the armor Bilbo showed him in his books. The Dwarf had long black hair with a Black mustache Connected to the beard he head. The other two were younger, one had black long hair with a bow, arrows and a sword, the other was blond and had a beard also with knives hidden everywhere in his coat. The dwarf then Moved forward toward the chaotic mess that was called a council and Yelled out "ENOUGH!" everyone stopped their bickering among each other and looked, Gimli and the other dwarves bowed their heads "my lord Thorin" he said
Thorin gave a slow nod and the Dwarves nodded back "Let the Hobbit speak" He nodded at Frodo in respect. Everyone turned their attention to Frodo
"i will take the Ring to Mordor" He looked everyone in the eye "Though..." he spoke quietly as he looked around the room, his voice sounding quite diminished. "I do not know the way"
"I will help you bear this burden, Frodo Baggins," Said Gandalf, stepping forward from where he had be arguing with Boromir. "as long as it is yours to bear." Aragorn then stood up.
"if by my life or death i can Protect you, i will" he walked over to frodo and stood by him. "you have my sword"
"as you have mine also" Thorin then stood next to Frodo and smiled
The siblings nodded to each other and stood up, Tavros also intervened, Peter about to speak "you have our support also, we will not let this evil spread across the lands."
Caspian looked over to Peter and thought for a moment, he then walked over to Peter and Put a hand on Peter's shoulder, Peter doing the same. "You go with them, i will watch over our People, and if you need any help, i will be there."
Peter nodded and smiled gratefully "Protect our people, and rule as a king"
Fili and Kili found that Merry and Pippin were eavesdropping and joined them in the act.
Caspian nodded and then went down the stairs and wished them fair well, mounting his horse and going back to Narnia
"you have my bow" legolas came forward
"and My axe" Gimli followed
Now Boromir stepped forward "you carry the fate of us all little one" he looked at the party and nodded slightly "if this is indeed the rule of the council... Then Gondor will see it done"
"HERE" Sam cried out, and to everyone's surprise, he ran and stood next to Frodo.
"Mr. Frodo is not going anywhere without me." he said
"No, indeed it is hard to separate you, even when he is summoned to a secret council and you are not" Lord Elrond said with a raised eye brow.
"were coming too" and just then, Merry and Pippin ran out of their hiding spots and stood next to Frodo, Kili and fili stood next to their Uncle "i believe someone has got to watch over our uncle" Fili said as it was basically a joke, Thorin shook his head with a slight smile, still looks as if he hadn't aged a day since the siblins saw him.
Tavros intervened also "my standing is with the Kings and Queens of Narnia" he said in a deep voice
Elrond Nodded in Approval
"yes after all, you need people of intelligence on this sort of mission... Quest... Thing!" Pippin said. Merry cocked and eyebrow and looked at him.
"well that rules you out, Pip" Merry mumbled, Fili and Kili let out a chuckle, the siblings also let out a small laugh.
"seventeen Companions" Elrond Mused out loud. "you shall be the Fellowship of The Ring"
"great" Pippin said. "so... where are we going?"