So, I've updated again, somehow managing to find time :) I hope that you all enjoy.
So, we arrive in Lorien, and hopefully meet up with the Fellowship, though that may not happen for another chapter or so...but stick with it!
I own nothing to do with LOTR.

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"Ah, finally!" Kate said dramatically as the wood came into sight. It looked remarkably like it did in the films, only more magical somehow. Its whole being gave of an aura of power and goodness, it's the kind of place you'd be worried about so much as squishing a bug.

"It wasn't that bad!" I sighed, adjusting the now annoyingly heavy pack on my back.

"Just because you have a seemingly endless amount of energy" she breathed.

"I do not!" I snapped back. She looked at me, her eyebrows raised

"How did you hear that?"

"By using my ears" I said pointing to them with a 'duh' expression.

"You'd have to have at least three to hear what I said" she argued back

"Oh yes, because I obviously have three ears" I replied with an eye roll, before freezing as I suddenly had an arrow in my face.

Oh great, we've got to this bit already?

"Good morning!" Kate said cheerfully. I resisted the urge to connect face with palm. This is so not the time to be wishing random people a good day, especially arrow aiming people. What is it with Middle-Earthians and weapons?

During my inner rambling, someone had been attempting to talk to me. Notice the word attempting.

"Yeah, I'm sorry, you're going to have to repeat that in a language that is even vaguely coherent" I said with a wave of my hand.

Again, more rubbish spilled out of his mouth.

It sounded beautiful, don't get me wrong, but I had not the foggiest what he was saying.

Eventually, our confused expressions got the better of one elf, and he stepped forward, an annoyed expression on his face.

"You will come" is all he said, a heavy accent tinting his voice.

"Why?" I asked suspiciously.

"Come" he repeated, before we were rudely shoved forward. To be fair, two of what I assumed to be elves took our packs from us. To begin with, I thought they were just trying to be helpful, but that thought soon fled my brain as they started searching through our bags.

I guess chivalry is well and truly dead then.

My initial anger soon turned to embarrassment as they came across the sanitary items I had packed to deal with that time of the month.

Right, so how do I explain what they're for?

"They are for...you know...that time of the months. A woman's worse nightmare" I started. They looked at me, confused. Oh yeah, they don't understand me.

Luckily, I ended up not having to explain or possibly act anything further, as we were pushed roughly up a ladder. I eyed it dubiously. I'm not exactly made for climbing up ladders, especially ones that hang free in the air, attached only to a posh tree house structure up the top. I assume they're the flets.

Annoyingly, I didn't seem to have a choice in the matter, as I was nudged forward. They obviously expect us to go first.

I placed one foot on the bottom rung, listening for any sign that it might snap. I'm not exactly heavy, but I have always been cautious about ladders.

Once I was satisfied it wasn't going to break and let me fall to my death, I took a deep breath and began to climb, relieved I didn't have to take my rucksack too.

It was surprisingly easy to climb to the top, and I was up in a matter of seconds, hauling Kate up behind me. Once we had stood up, we loitered awkwardly to the side as the other elves spoke to who I assumed to be the leader.

"I bet that's Haldir" I murmured to Kate. She nodded in agreement.

"Who may you be and what business do you have in Lothlorien?" the elf asked, approaching us.

"My name is Emma, and this is Kate. We travelled with the Fellowship, but we got separated. Our business is our own" I replied, trying my best to look like I had the slightest clue how to talk Middle-Earth style.

I failed.

"Strange. Only nine members left from Imladris" he said, eyeing us with suspicion.

"We did not leave from Imladris. Please, we must see the Fellowship. How long ago did they arrive?"

"Just two days." He replied shortly. I don't think he entirely believes us. "Aragorn son of Arathorn did mention that they travelled with two young women, but I was informed that they were both mortal"

"We are?" I said in confusion

"You are an elf. Do not think me blind" he snapped.

Oops, I guess he has a short temper.

"So that's why you're glowing and have weird ears!" Kate said happily, earning a look from Haldir. That wasn't exactly the smartest thing to say in front of a bunch of elves, some of which were now glaring daggers at Kate. So Haldir isn't the only one who understands English! Halleluiah!

I cleared my throat awkwardly, grappling around my brain for the words to form a sentence.

"Could we please have an audience with the Lady? I promise you we travel with the Fellowship. It was just an unfortunate misunderstanding that meant we got lost" I finally managed. Quite honestly, I have no idea why or how we got 'lost'.

But he doesn't know that.

Haldir seemed to be considering his options, eyeing our rather disgusting state. Two days of solid running and no way to wash doesn't exactly bode well with either of us.

We remained completely silent, basically willing him to let us through. If he doesn't, we're completely screwed, and so are the Fellowship when they eventually leave. As far as I'm concerned, they have some major explaining to do.

Finally, he nodded his head. I let out a long breath, glad that something has gone right. We can sleep in a bed tonight! And maybe even have a bath? Do they have hot water here? I swear Bilbo mentioned something about plumbing in the Hobbit, but then again I could have been imagining it. A lot of crazy stuff has happened recently.

Still, I may get a bed and a bath!

"We must depart, for it is a two day walk to Caras Galadhon"

Or not.

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So, what do you think? A bit of a filler chapter I know, but they have to get into Lorien somehow!
Let me know how it could be improved/if you like it.