An author's note from the real author (who hopes she is not channeling a fangirl at the moment)- Yes, I've finally updated this monstrosity. I'm being even more confusing and fan girl-y than usual by inserting a new chapter in between the previously written ones. Please be aware that this Ch. 9, "A Journey at Dawn," replaces the old ch. 9, "What Happened in the Past." The old chapter (What Happened in the Past) is now Ch. 10. Enjoy!

Disclaimer-I don't own anything except the voices in my head.

A Journey at Dawn

The ten members of the Fellowship left at dawn. The elves gave them enough horses, food, and clothes for the journey. Ashley had brought along the backpack that had traveled with her from her former world. It was not too heavy, since she had taken out her school books the night before and burned them in the fireplace in her room. The bag contained two pairs of jeans, a sweatshirt, her CD player (with new batteries), and the can of mace that her Mom always made her carry. That, and her fairy power were the only things she brought to aid the Fellowship. She hoped it would be enough, for her daughter (no, she thought, not daughter but sister) was counting on her to protect her boyfriend, Aragorn. Ashley had met Aragorn earlier. She did not see what Arwen saw in the man. She guessed he was nice enough for somebody's father or something, but he was not exactly normal boyfriend material. Besides, the guy never washed his hair.

Ashley looked around the courtyard nervously. It was still dark outside, and the shadows made it look really creepy outside. She sat down on a bench near the stables and started to think about the people she would be traveling with. I don't think Boromir and Gimli like me very much. They probably think a woman won't be much use on a quest thingie like this. The hobbits are really cute and nice though, and Gandalf seemes to like me. Best of all, Legolas is coming along too! She waited impatiently for the others to arrive.

Finally, she heard voices, and the rest of the Fellowship walked into the courtyard. The hobbits ran right up to Ashley and gave her hugs. She ruffled Pippin's hair; the little guy was so cute! Legolas and Aragorn bowed to her, then went to go get the horses. Ashley couldn't keep a blush off of her face when the elf caught her eye.

Gimli and Boromir were whispering to each other in the corner, sending occasional death glares toward Ashley's way. Gandalf smiled at Ashley and asked her if she was ready to go. She nodded, then Aragorn and Legolas came back with the horses. They also brought five ponies for the hobbits and the dwarf. They all mounted their horses and galloped to the gates.

At the gates, Elrond and Arwen stood. Ashley said a tearful goodbye to Arwen. Elrond held Ashley a little too long in his embrace, but after a stern look from Legolas, he released her. So she escaped him with no more than a slimy kiss on the forehead.(A/N-EWWwwwwWw!1) The rest of the company said their farewells, then they all galloped out the gates. They rode hard until nightfall, then, at the foot of Caradhas, they set up camp.

A/N Yay! Leggy saved her! Elrond is soooo gross!1