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26th October 3018
I left my curtains open that night, so that as soon as the first rays of sun broke from the darkness, I could wake and ride back home.I found myself awake before then as I found it hard to sleep. The words that Lord Elrond had said haunted my dreams.
'Where shadow has now taken its king'
What did he mean by that? Many ideas fill my head, some I dare not write as the thought is terrible indeed. Also the thought of going back made me think of my exit, and the presence of Grima who I had been free of for these past 12 days. I packed my belongings and headed towards the stable in which my horse had been kept.
"Off already, are we?" The voice of Gandalf floated into my ears. As I turned round I saw the old wizard sitting by the stable door smoking his pipe. How did I miss him when I entered?
"Yes, I thought it would be best not to delay. I have nothing to wait for here, my presence is needed back in Rohan."
Gandalf stood up and helped me with my horse.
"Nothing for you here?" he questioned.
"No, why should there be? What use does a Lady of Rohan have in an Elven kingdom?"
"So you ride alone?"
"Yes. It will be faster that way and my presence may go un-noticed by the enemy."
"What road will you take?"
"I plan to go the way I came, though the thought of riding past Isengard has become less inviting after your news." I looked at him. "But I see no other way. I will ride hard and fast."
"So you will be taking the west road?" At the time I did not know why Gandalf was so interested in the way I was going.
"Yes, that will be the easiest and quickest way. Why so many questions?"
"We would not want you getting hurt now, would we?" With that he smiled and began to walk out of the stables. I mounted my horse and rode out towards the entrance. As I overtook Gandalf I decided to reassure him.
"I will be fine. The road will not be that dangerous yet. Be well my friend." As I rode off I heard his voice travel in the wind.
"It is not the journey I worry about!"
As day passed into night I decided I had best make camp for the night. It would be safer to camp this far North than further South, which was closer to Isengard. I had begun to drop off when the sound of hooves broke the silence.
I put out my fire and lay low to the ground. The horse stopped only a few feet away from me. Because of the lack of light, the figure on the horse seemed shapeless, and no features could be made out. I slowly tried to get closer to the creature. The undergrowth was thick and my riding cloak became caught in the long weeds. I tried to pull it, and doing so I fell forwards, straight onto the road. I tried to stand on my feet as quickly as possible, drawing my sword. The figure had got off the horse, and too had its sword drawn. I moved slowly to try and confront the creature. I heard a muffled noise and I lunged at the creature. The sound of sword hitting sword indicated he was ready to defend, or even attack.
The overhead cloud passed and the stars began to shine. I could see its eyes. I was sure it could see mine. The creature placed his sword back in his scabbard and moved closer. I held my sword out.
"You move any closer and my sword will go straight through your chest." There was a laugh and the figure turned its back on me. It walked to its horse, where it pulled out a lamp. As soon as it was lit, I noticed who the figure was. I put back my sword, ran over to him and gave Faramir a hug.
"How did you find me?"
"I thought you would have learned by now not to trust Gandalf. I had asked him to keep an eye on you and tell me when you left. I could not have you out in the wilderness all by yourself."
I took Faramir's hand and led him to where I had set camp.
