They ran into the Wood of Lothlórien. Kagome walked slowly as she entered the woods, she knew the minute they entered they were watched. She could feel the eyes on her. She could hear the enchantments that the trees sang. They were the only things that had kept the woods safe from orcs and other evils for thousands of years. She say Gimli wave the hobbits forward, telling them to be cautious because of the witch of the woods. She could hear Lady Galadriel speak to Frodo; hear her calling to him. She almost wanted to laugh when he was met with an arrow to the face.
Legolas was no where close to Kagome he could not protect her when the elves appeared. She watched as a male elf approached Aragorn. "The dwarf breathes so loud, we could have shot him in the dark," he commented standing before Aragorn. Gimli was not too pleased to hear this.
Aragorn bowed towards the elf. "Haldir of Lorien," he said. "Henio, aníron boe ammen i dulu lîn. Boe ammen veriad lîn." (We come here for help. We need your protection.)
Gimli wanted to turn around and leave. The one known as Haldir looked at Gimli and then towards Kagome. "You have entered the realm of the Lady of the Wood, you can not go back," his eyes then rested on Frodo. "Come she is waiting." He ordered for his men to bring the Fellowship to the city of Lorien.
When they entered the city, they were brought to the spiral staircase that runs to the top of the tallest tree. They were watched by man elves as the group entered. Until they came before Lady Galadriel. Her audiance was short, as she spoke to each in their minds. Her eyes then laid upon Kagome, and she gasped. "Never have I thought," she said aloud. "Please rest now, for your hearts are heavy with sorrow. Tonight you shall sleep well."
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The group rested at the base of the tree. Legolas went to collect water to drink for the group. As he approached he turned and looked up to the sky. He bid Gandalf farewell, they all turned to Kagome when they heard the song coming from her lips. Legolas and Aragorn recognized it at an Elven song of farewell. When he finished a small girl ran up to her. She had silver hair and purple markings on her face. Her eyes were Golden and slitted. "I thought that was you Lady Kagome," she smiled, rocking back and forth on her feet. "Back out in the world. It has only be a century."
Kagome opened her eyes and smiled at the young child before her. "Lady Rin, my you have grown," she chuckled. "Does Lord Sesshomaru know you are out this far?"
Rin hesitated a bit, and Kagome knew that he did not. "Not really," she looked away. "Daddy has been busy with the other Lords and had no time for me. I figured if I went out and about for a bit and go home he would be ready to spend time with me again."
Kagome stood up and knelt before Rin. "You do realize I will have to call him, right," she watched as Rin nodded her head. Grabbing her hand, Kagome looked at the others. "No matter what you hear, do not leave this city." She then walked away from the group with Rin in hand. The others looked curiously, but with Kagome's seriousness they knew they had to obey. The two females walked for a bit before they walked out into the open fields of Lorien. Kagome placed the illusion on her being in demon inu form and howled loud.
"There is something unsettling out there," Legolas looked worried in the direction Kagome and Rin walked. "I hope Kagome will be okay."
"I am sure she will be Legolas," Aragorn said, but jumped to his feet when an even louder howl was heard; shaking the very ground they sat on. "Now I am starting to worry."
Kagome watched as a Great Dog Demon stood before her, the acid burning the ground. "Please Sesshomaru, not in the Lands of the Elves. We pride ourselves on the beauty of the land." She watched as the Great Dog Demon transformed back into his human form. "Brother, it is so good to see you again."
"Miko," he bowed and then looked at his daughter. "This is not the village."
Rin smiled. "You did not say which village, this Rin was allowed to visit father," she went into third person dialogue.
Sesshomaru chuckled. "True, this Sesshomaru did not." He looked back at Kagome. "I am surprised you are not with the Goshinboku, you said you would never leave."
Kagome sighed. "I was being hunted," she looked down. "Goshinboku is dead, killed by the enemy of my land. Before he died though he made sure I was safely away, in the care of a Wizard. He unforuntatly fell victim to my enemy, Balrog." Sesshomaru nodded and looked towards Legolas and Aragorn who appeared at the tree line. "These are two of my companions, Legolas and Aragorn."
"Very interesting company you keep, Miko," he picked up his daughter. "We must be off, Lord Kouga of the East is currently at the palace and I dare not leave him there long." A wisp of cloud formed under him feet and lifted both father and daughter off the ground towards home.
Kagome walked towards Legolas and Aragorn. "I was perfectly fine, you both did not need to worry," she smiled.
"We heard a strange sound, and a foul presence was in the air," Legolas looked towards her. He was unsure of what his feeling were. He knew he had them, but they were new to him. He wanted to keep her safe from harm. "Who was that?"
"Lord Sesshomaru, Demon Lord of the lands far away from here," she walked passed both men; their jaws dropped to the ground. She skipped through the forest. "You boys might wish to hurry. Daylight is failing quickly and I do not wish to be in this clearing at nightfall." Kagome did not want to have to answer their questions right now. It would be too hard to explain.
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Kagome avoided both Aragorn and Legolas, not wanting to answer their many questions right now. Luckily they were all asleep now, she watched as Galadriel glidded across the land which she ruled. She watched as Frodo followed her. She knew this confrontation was necessary. Galadriel must see if she is pure enough to ignore the ring and Frodo must see what should happen if he failed. Kagome jumped from her perch and followed Frodo and Galadriel. She watched as Frodo was thrown back from the pedastile, vapor raising from it. She could here all aspects of the conversation.
Galadriel looked at him darkly. "I know what it is you saw," she said emotionlessly. "For it is also in my mind." It is was will come to pass she told Frodo mentally. If you should fail. The Fellowship is breaking, it has already begun. He will try to take the ring; you know of whom it is I speak. One by one it will destroy them all.
Frodo looked at her with hear, yet deep within his eyes he saw something as concern. He held out his hand to Galadriel. If you ask it of me I will give you the one ring he offered.
Galadriel looked at Frodo, eyes slightly widened. "You offer it to me freely," she stepped forward, backing Frodo into a wall. Frodo's eyes shown fear for the elven before him. Her voice had shown her greed. "I do not denie that my heart greatly desired this," she held out her hand to take the ring. "In place of a Dark Lord you would have a queen." Frodo watched as she glew in a sickening blue/green light, her eyes black as night. "Not dark, but beautiful and terrible as the Dawn. Treacherous as the Sea. Stronger than the foundations of the earth. All shall love me and despair."
Kagome took this as her que and jumped infront of Frodo blocking her view of the rings. She turned back to normal. "You have passed the test, Galadriel," that was all Kagome said.
Galadriel turned to the side away from Frodo. "Then I will diminish and go into the West. I shall remain Galadriel," her voice was timid, yet strong.
Frodo looked at her; fear concern and sorrow filled his eyes. "I can not do this alone," he said uncertain.
Galadriel looked at Kagome and then to Frodo. "You are a ring bearer Frodo," she said with strength. "To bear a ring of power is to be alone. This task was appointed to you, and if you do not find a way no one will."
"Then I know what I must do," he collasped to the ground and sat there. Kagome looked back at him with kindness in her eyes. "It's just, I am afraid to do it."
Kagome knelt before Frodo. "Even the smallest person can change the course of the future," she placed a hand on his shoulder and closed his hand around the ring. "Even the weakest. You are never alone, even if you must do what you must do." Frodo hugged Kagome, she picked him up and looked at Galadriel. My brother will welcome you into court she told her the time of the elves has passed; as it has passed for the demons long ago. Few will remain in these lands but slowly they will come to the Lands of the Moon. Once I know that Sauron is destroyed I will be returning there as well.
Kagome walked Frodo back up to sleep. Galadriel bowed as she walked passed. The elf knew that Kagome was of high position. Her abilities, and even her burden places her above most. Alone are those who bear powerful items, not only those who carry the rings Galadriel mentally sighed.
