I gasp and spring up from my resting place. I could not believe what I am going to do. I am finally going on an adventure. Looking down at my hand, I saw the gold ring glistening in the sunlight.
A smile blossomed on my face as I took in the vast details of the ring. It had lovely markings on the side. It looked absolutely beautiful, but it wasn't the beauty that made the ring special. It was what the word said. It was written in elvish.
Something my father insisted I learned. The ring stated. 'In the darkest of places you will always find light at the end. Light in your heart and light in your lives.' I ran my fingers over the last gift my father gave me before he passed. I have not taken it off since I have got it, and never plan on it.
I was brought out of my musings by a large shadow creeping in front of me. Raising my eyes I looked into the face of Gandalf. "Morning sir."
The old wizard smiled and extended his hand to me. Reaching to take his hand, I stood up. "I am not late?" I asked looking around to the sun hasn't fully risen yet.
The old wise wizard shook his head and let out a deep breath. "It appears your journey is to start earlier than expected." I looked at him in surprise. "You do not truly mean?" Gandalf nodded and made his way towards Frodo's house.
I had expected times of trouble, but not this soon. The quest hasn't truly even started yet, and already you could feel the tense atmosphere. I know know how difficult and serious the next part of my life is going to be.
All too soon, we were making our way up to the home. Gandalf wasted no time in knocking on the door. He barged in and made his way into the kitchen area. I followed behind him silently.
"Frodo," Gandalf began. Getting the attention of a small man with piercing blue eyes, and friendly face. The man took me in and looked at Gandalf in confusion. "This is my good friend Alys. She is going to be accompanying you and to Rivendel. I have some business to take care of, and I shall meet you can trust her."
Frodo seemed to be shocked, but brushed it off. "If Gandalf trusts you so do I, I am Frodo." Frodo walked up to me and hugged me. I was surprised by his friendly nature, but hugged back all the same.
"If we are going to be traveling together we should get some things straightened out. I love to hug almost as much as I love to eat, and sleep. So don't think much of it." Frodo said as he pulled out of the hug. I nodded, but something Gandalf said confused me. "Who is ."
Gandalf let out a small smile. "He is the other hobbit coming with you." I was confused for a second. What is a hobbit? I figured now is not the time to ask such a silly question, so I simply smiled.
"I hope you do not mind Alys. I had forgot to tell you last night. I had figured you had know he was coming." Gandalf apologized.
"Don't worry about it! The more the merrier. I have a few questions to ask these young lads anyway." I smiled and wrapped my arms around the small boy. I had seen his face in my dream along with many other things. But I had not known how small he was.
"I have some questions for you as well Alys." Gandalf told me. "But now is not the time to ask." I sent him a thankful smile.
"When are we planning on heading out?" I asked Frodo hoping mine and Gandalf's didn't leave him feeling left out and confused.
Frodo seemed to be thankful. "We are leaving as soon as Sam gets here. Which should be-" Frodo was cut off by a loud knock on the door. I laughed as Frodo sprung from where he was standing to get the door.
You could hear loud talking in the other room. I couldn't help, but laugh. It was moments like this that were meant to be cherished. I have seen many great people forget these times when trouble came rolling around.
Frodo and Sam came walking in chattering away like two small children. Telling each other about their latest adventures. "This is Alys, Sam she is going to come with us. " Frodo introduce us. Sam unlike Frodo just waved. He seemed a little shy.
So like Frodo did, I walked up to the shy boy and hugged him. "Like Mr. Frodo here I love hugs. We are going to be spending a lot of time together, so get used to it." Sam looked up at me and smiled before pulling me into another hug. Frodo laughed and soon joined in.
I looked up at Gandalf and saw him chuckling to himself. "Come on old man, you know you want to." Gandalf walked over to us and joined in on the fun. We soon pulled away.
"Thank you Alys." Gandalf whispered. "They both need that." I looked at the two boys, and felt an overwhelming sense of protectiveness.I had to protect matter what happened. They were like the children I have never had.
As I watched them bicker back and forth I realized how much they had to lose, and I would be damned if I let that happen. "I promise, to keep you guys safe." I whispered to myself as the others were busy packing up for the long trip ahead.
"Are you ready Alys?" Sam asked. I smiled and ruffled his hair. I looked at Gandalf and saw he was not walking with us.
"Gandalf are you coming?" I asked confused.
"No, I am not Alys. I have some things to settle first. I will met you at the prancing pony." I was confused, but Frodo and Sam seemed to understand so, I left it at that.
"Well, okay then. Goodbye Gandalf."
