After Arwen raced off we settled down for the night huddling close to the fire. I took watch being as I was too caught up in my thoughts to even think about sleeping. I watched as the stars slowly came out and shone brightly. They then faded as the dull gray of morning arose bringing with it the first beams of sun. The sun cast the whole area around us to blaze in the orange glow of the giant star. Just as it started to travel upward into the sky I stood and walked over to my companions. I made my way to each of them slowly waking them up, starting with Aragorn.
Once we were all awake and had eaten a little bit for breakfast, we started our journey to Rivendale. The closer we got to the elven city the more I felt relaxed and at home. Considering I grew up here for most of my life and only left once I became a wizard. I had to leave when my full abilities came in so I could learn how to control them but I always found my way back to the safety of this forest. I always could find my way home even if I was led astray miles away from the confines of the city. I was drawn to the peace and serenity that is Rivendale.
The hobbits seemed to feeling better to along the way. The closer they got the more their heads would pick up and the more the jokes would fly. Stories were being told by Merry and Pippin again like they had when we first set out. Even though every once in a while the solemn mood would again return and wrap around us. It was no longer suffocating us it was now just a force that resided along us along with the many others. The hobbits soon turned to me and started asking questions about Rivendale.
"Kyna, what's Rivendale like?" asked Merry. I smiled looking down at the small hobbit as we continued to walk. "Rivendale is beautiful, the way the sun shines on it when the first streaks of light break through and set it ablaze, it is truly remarkable and so hard to describe because even the most detailed artist couldn't do the city any justice." I stated as he looked at me. "Will they act badly towards us?" Pippin asked. "No the elves are peace loving creatures, although they may give you some odd looks they will be very interested in you." Aragorn said letting us know he was listening to the whole conversation. I shook my head at him.
Aragorn and I both swung around moments later as we heard the sound of hooves closing in around us. We pushed the hobbits behind us and glanced at each other before putting our hands on our weapons ready to draw them. We tensed ready to strike but stopped when we saw that it was only Elladan and Elrohir. Elrond's twin boys. "What were you going to do attack us?" Elladan asked playfully from atop his horse. "You know how that ended last time." Elrohir said directing the comment to Aragorn who shook his head while I smiled. "Do you have to pick on him?" I asked smiling as they dismounted and walked up to us.
"Yes" they said in unison as i hugged them. "Elrond sent us to retrieve you six slowpokes." Elladan said. "Ah which is why you brought a horse." I stated. "Exactly why now call Storm so we may be off, I was just in the middle of some real fun when we were sent off." Elrohir said. I laughed and whistled for my horse. My horse was a wild black stallion that only came to me. It was named storm for the cloud and streak of lightning it had on its forehead. The horse was soon at my side nuzzling my hair. "Ok everyone saddle up." Elladan commanded. I rolled my eyes as I helped Sam get on the horse with Elrohir while Merry rode with me and Pippin rode with Aragorn. I led Sam's pony along with me and we arrived at the gate of Rivendale just as the sun was starting to set.
Once safely in the city we led the horses to a stable where they would be taken care of and then we were led to our rooms. I would be staying in the room I had been living in since I first came here. It was just the way I had left it and I smiled. After I had put my stuff away I changed into a long light green dress that had long swooping sleeves and a low cut that stopped right above my cleavage. After I was dressed I rushed my hair and put it in a half up half down style. Once I was done I went to find Lord Elrond and see how Frodo was doing. Luckily they were both in the same place. Elrond smiled when he saw her but turned back to his patient to make sure Frodo was stabilizing and would be okay.
I noticed Gandalf sitting in the corner by the bed and I looked at him questioningly. He nodded his head toward Elrond and then I was led out by the Elven Lord. "How is Frodo fairing?" I asked. "As well as he can be in his state, but he will pull through just fine." Elrond said. "Good to know but I have another question." I stated. "He didn't show up because he was imprisoned by Saruman, our list of allies is thin." Elrond explained. "He was just barely able to escape with the help of the eagles." I nodded. "A war is about to begin isn't it, I never thought this day would come and yet it seems it has." I muttered. "Yes it has and the fate of all the free people of middle earth rests in our hands." Elrond said. "You'll be sending riders out?" I questioned. "I already have now my dear go get some sleep you'll need it for the coming days." Elrond said leaving. I nodded heading to my room.