Reality Pains.
I don't own Lord of the Rings.
Chapter 4: The journey begins.
Karmen pov
I groan and sat up in bed. Mom and Legolas had both agreed that it was safest for me to leave home until things cooled down. We were to leave tonight at dusk. I got out of bed and got dressed. There was a knock at my door as I tightened my belt around my waist. "Come in." I called as I grabbed my sword. Legolas walked in and smiled at me. "Ready so soon?" he asked. I nodded and sheathed the blade and slung my bow over my shoulder as well as my arrows. "If I don't prepare now, I won't find it in my heart to do it at all." I said as tears slid down my face. Legolas' smiled faded and he knelt down. "This isn't forever. You'll come home." he said. I choked on my tears "That's just it. When this is over, you purpose in this world will be gone. You'll leave." then, Legolas surprised me. He pulled me into a tight hug.
I sobbed on his shoulder. I had just gotten him back, and knew our time together was limited. He stroked my hair and whispered that it would all turn out right in the end. I hugged him back and calmed down enough to be embarrassed. I started to laugh tightly "First, I call you hot, twice. And now I am crying on you. Gee, you'd think I liked you or something." I heard the elf laugh. "I've missed you, too, Karmen."
Okay, Shut up. No more mushy stuff. Legolas and I went down stairs and found my mom at the table. Her head was in her hands. I could see the unopened bottle of wine on the counter. She would use that later. Mashell and Shauna were standing at the kitchen door. They both had on outfits like mine. A mix of modern and Medieval complete with swords and, in Mashell's case, a crowbar. They both looked awesome. Mashell was rocking a long sleeved purple gown and a sweet Japanese style ninja sword. Her long blue hair was in a half up half down style tied by a ribbon. Shauna was breath taking. Her hair was cut to the earlobe and had a black clip in her bangs to keep them out of her face. She was wearing a one strap tank-top with a black spaghetti strap under it and a long, yet maneuverable skirt. She had black henna on her face and left arm in a cool design. She was also wearing a necklace that was wrapped around her neck until it was a choker and a arm band on her right arm. Altogether, we looked like awesome warriors.
Legolas and I looked over my friends and I smiled. "What's up with the henna?" I asked Shauna. She rolled her eyes "It was dad's idea. He said it made me look more intimidating." I shook my head and laughed. I had tried so hard to keep the two from coming along for this wild ride, but they refused to take no for an answer. "A friend will let you borrow their blade. A true friend with follow you into battle." Legolas said with a smiled. I hugged them and we all sat down for a very quite breakfast.
Dusk came too fast for my liking. Mom handed my a credit card "This should get you anything you need. The access code is KxL. Don't worry about over charges, I have a lot of money in a trust found for you." I nodded and hugged my mom. She held me close and pulled away. "Alright, go or you'll miss your flight."