Hey all after a few questions between me and a few reviews I figured it would be easier to visualize me if you had some kind of picture. Go to for a full body picture and for a head shot. Alright thanks for the reviews everyone.

Thanks for the reviews everyone... I was busy with my lil cousin's yesterday they are here from Kansas and I wanted to spend time w/ them before they leave to go home... anyways back to the story... only 1 chapter today cuz I have to go to work in a few hours...

and I know I skipped some stuff in the story but I can't put in EVERYTHING I need to get through the books I am on chapter eight and only 1/2 way through the first book!!! so well yeah... on with the story.

At the request of my fav reviewer (you know who you are) I spent a good few hours figuring out how I was going to make it so that Legolas wouldn't have to give up immortality... well when I came to a certain spot of the book I found out how!!! Yippy so read and find out!!! Hope you don't think it to crazy... and I know that the whole Aragon Arwen thing but I just figure that that was their choice... and the fact that she didn't belong here made it possible... anyways on with the story!

Chapter 8

We were about to depart from Lorien. Lady Galadriel had pulled everyone aside save Frodo and me each had been given a gift of some sort. Finally She returned and drew me aside.

"Lady Lisa I know you are not from our world and that you know the fate of the mission the fellowship is on, but sadly I can not send you home not even I have that much power... but I can send one thing to your time a note perhaps?"

I was surprisingly happy. I did not wish for my adventure to be done yet, but by the tone of Lady Galadriel there was a chance I would not be able to get home ever. So I decided to write a farewell note to my family and friends.

Lady Galadriel gave me paper and a quill. I set to writing while she spoke to Frodo.

(Letter)

Mom, Don, Grandma, Grandpa, G-Gma Fern, Amanda, Hannah, Mary, Chris, Kiel, Kaa-San Swanson

First off please let all those listed read the letter. Secondly I must tell you I am fine. I am Healthy and happy where I am. Though I don't think you will believe me I am in middle Earth! I am living the tail of the Lord of the Rings! On the blue moon lightning struck me and somehow transported me here. I don't know if I will ever find a way home, but I am very happy here. Legolas has taught me how to use a bow and Aragon sharpened my sword fighting skills. I get to spend days in the forest or riding horses and at night I get to watch the stars through non polluted skies. I miss you all very much. I am very happy here so please do not worry about me and incase I can not return know that I love you all and will miss you forever.

Love,

Lisa

(End Letter)

It was short but to the point. I folded the paper up and sealed it. I returned just as Frodo and Galadriel were returning. "Is it ready Lady Lisa" I nodded handing it to her. "Send it directly to my mother please it would make it easier to believe" She nodded and I followed her to the water mirror. A picture of my mother appeared and I gasped... She did not look herself her usually perky blond short hair was longer then she usually ever grew it out. She looked as though she had not slept in days and as I guessed she was cleaning the house as we watched her.

Lady Galadriel dropped the note into the water saying a few choice words and the picture blurred for an instant when it cleared my mom was bending over to pick up the note looking it over then opening it...

The picture vanished and she looked at me "it is done" I sniffed and nodded blinking away the tears that had appeared upon seeing the condition my mother was in. I was glad though that my letter may set her mind at ease and she could go back to the happy go lucky woman that I remember her being.

I returned to my companions and got a few worried looks at the slightly saddened expression on my face but it was brushed aside as we all were left to our own.

Later that night we were summoned to the chamber of Celeborn and were warmly welcomed. "Now is the time when those who wish to continue the quest must harden their hearts to leave this land. Those who no longer wish to go forward may remain here, for a while. But whether they stay or go, none can be sure of peace..." He continued to talk giving us an ultimatum.

Everyone was silent "They all resolved to go forward" Galadriel said though she had not asked me she had known what my heart spoke.

They discussed our course and it was decided we would travel the river for a while, carrying the boats when need be.

Next day

After the morning meal and the boats were readied we departed. They had given us many gifts wishing us safe travels though I knew better. To Aragon she gave a sheath. To Sam she gave earth. To Gimli strands of her hair. To Boromir a belt of gold. To Pippin and Merry silver belts. To Legolas a bow. To Frodo a light from the Earendil's star and to me... well me she gave...

(Flashback type thing)

Galadriel walked up to me "I can not send you home Lady Lisa for that takes to much. That would take my power and the power of all the wizards in middle earth. But I can give you one thing. The ability to see your family again. You are the daughter of man but you have the spirit and the heart of an elf."

She held out her hand and an she-elf maid brought her a vial of something it was a dark red almost blood like in color and thickness. "With this you will be given the life span of an elf so that you can one day visit your family again. All you have to do is drink it at as the sun sets"

My mind had stopped working... live for eternity? Well this was a surprise. I didn't know what to say. "Thank you Lady Galadriel" I tucked the vial in a pocket of my pack padding it so it would not break. It was finally time to leave and we all boarded the boats.

We watched the shores of Lorien drift out of sight as our adventure resumed. There were three people in every boat I was with Legolas and Gimli though it did not bother me. I enjoyed both of their company. But I was not thinking about the adventure at the moment only the decision that sat snuggled safely in my pack.

I could see them again yes but it would be a long time from now. I would live for eternity but I would see my friends dying I would be alone. No not alone I would still have Legolas. But doesn't he travel across the seas with his kind at the end of the book. I was confused This would take a lot of thought before I made up my mind. I only hope what ever choice I make is the right one.

((Sorry its short but I smell food and food is good before going to work for 6 hours strait till 11pm!!! bye all))