Okay here is the third chapter, and thanks a lot to shieldmaidofeorlingas who has
supported me till this point.
The company was getting ready to go away. Faramir watched the eight people whom he had agreed to follow into a quest that seemed to be impossible.
There was Gandalf the wizard, all clothed in gray with his staff and a sword hanging by his side. Faramir knew some of the powers of Gandalf as he had often spend time with the wizard when he came to Gondor and he felt better with the knowledge of having him with.
Then there was Gimli, a dwarf from the Lonely Mountains who had agreed to follow them at least to a certain point. Faramir had not many chances to meet a dwarf so he was regarding him with some interest as he bore his axe on his shoulder and other at his belt.
Four Hobbits came next. Faramir had heard tales of the Halflings but it was in Rivendell that he had seen the first ones of that kind and they had behind them a long and dangerous way so he knew not to underestimate them. Frodo, the ringbearer was the one the company was actually protecting and helping even if Faramir wondered if they would be any help apart in a battle because the hobbits had little swords but no real fighting skills.
There was also an elf with them; Legolas from Mirkwood who like Gimli had said he would come for a certain distance and maybe farther. Faramir knew of elves from books and tales and from Gandalf too so he knew of the incredible senses the elf posses. The bow of Legolas was his main weapon but he had also two long twin knives in his back.
Last there was Aragorn the lost king of Gondor. Faramir knew not how he should feel towards him. Surely it was the king that he had no doubt but why had he kept away from Gondor so long and why did the people know nothing about it? Yet also he had a trust in that man, armed with the broken sword that had been remade by the elves smiths.
Himself clothed in his traveling cloths of a Ranger, Faramir had his bow and a sword long but not of any inheritance.
The time came when they had to leave and Faramir could not help sighing. Aragorn who was next to him looked at him « Is something wrong Faramir? » «
«Nay my lord I just had the thought that if my brother was here with me, he would have blown his horn. And all who would have heard it would stand up for its call is mighty. »
Aragorn nodded but said nothing and quickly Faramir left his sad thoughts to listen to the lord Elrond who was telling them no oath was bounding them to stay with the company and when all the elves had bind them farewell the nine walkers left the beautiful city of Imladris behind them and turned towards their quest.
Their journey was not merry but not dark either. The hobbits would chat among them in low voices, Aragorn and Gandalf would discuss the road but thus was all, and even if bound by the same task the company did not really talk to each other.
Faramir always listen while their two leaders decided on the way to follow and he would some times give an advice about the road or if the path was safe. He slowly began to know his companions better.
Often he would then talk with Aragorn about the lands of Gondor, about the Shire he knew so little the hobbits were eager to tell him more and he even discussed with Legolas about the skill of archery. With Gimli he had little to ask or talk, as he knew nothing of the Loney Mountains or about dwarves at all.
After a long travel, at the morning of the fifth day the weather changed and the sun looked out as the clouds disappeared. In the south the dim shapes of mountains appeared. "We have reached the land called by men Hollin or as it was called long time ago when elves lived here, Eregion its name was." Gandalf said as they were gazing upon the waking land.
Faramir half listened as the magician explained to Pippin why the mountains were now in the south even if they had not turned. But as Gimli approached and spoke the names of the tops, Baraz, Zirak and Shathûr he looked up and murmured "Dark are the waters of Kheled-zâram."
The dwarf looked at him in wonder, "How Master Faramir did you know that? For it is indeed true." Faramir shook his head "I knew it from an old man who had traveled often and to whom I often went to learn about the far away countries." He smiled at Gandalf who had been standing close.
Gimli nodded, and looked at the mountains again.
Okay here it ends, hope you enjoyed it.