We're on Chapter 20!

~Hullo everyone! I changed the character introduction to everyone that didn't like it/ said it wasn't allowed. It's now a prologue that I made up on the spot. xD So it might suck, but someone told me it was good, so I hope it is maybe. :D~

Frodo looked at Sam, who looked down at the stone floor. The hobbit then looked toward the other other hobbits, who also looked away uncomfortably. He then looked down at his feet, downcast.

Kat, noticing this, knelled to the Frodo's height.

"Gandalf's death was not yours or anyone else's fault. He died to save us, Frodo. You already carry a heavy burden, you can't carry the weight of the dead, as well," She said gently.

Frodo kept his head down, though his expression changed from one of sorrow to one of wondering. When he looked up, he saw the elf, Haldir, standing in front of him. He didn't look very happy.

"You will follow me," He said simply before turning and leading them through the forest.

A group of elves led the Fellowship along a ridge in the forest.

Kat caught up to Aragorn and walked beside him.

"How did you get him to let us in?" She asked, admittedly impressed.

"Persistence, I suppose. We needed shelter, and he couldn't turn away from helping us when he realized how great our mission is," Aragorn replied simply, shrugging slightly.

"Oh," Kat nodded. She glanced at Aragorn as they walked. He was so quiet and..noble. She remembered what they said in Rivendell. So he didn't want to be king for her thought he would make the same mistake as his ancestor, Isildur.

Maybe that's why he decided to come on the journey..To prove to himself he can defeat the Ring, Kat thought as she studied the ranger.

She looked forward again as the group stopped at the edge of the ridge.

They looked out upon a beautiful glade of trees, sparkling in the sunset over the mist.

"Caras Galadhon," Haldir introduced. "The Heart of Elvendom on Earth. Realm of the Lord Celeborn and of Galadriel, Lady of Light."

The Fellowship walked through a winding path in the trees, led on until night fell. They passed many platforms until they arrived at a grand palace lit with bright silver lights. They were led up the curving walkway, climbing a low stair that led to an archway. They stood at the arch while Haldir stepped to the side. A Lord and a Lady descended to meet the Fellowship, hand in hand.

The Fellowship stood in awe at the castle and the two elves, while Aragorn touched his head in greeting.

They stop in front of the group. The Lady's eyes are focused on Frodo, but the Lord spoke.

"the Enemy knows you have entered here," Lord Celeborn warned. "What hope you had in secrecy is now gone. Eleven there are here, yet twelve there were, set out from Rivendell. Tell me, where is Gandalf?"

As he spoke, Lady Galadriel's eyes flickered to Aragorn, who looked up.

"For I much desire to speak to him," Celeborn continued. "I can no longer see him from afar."

None of the Fellowship replied, but soon the Lady spoke up.

"Gandalf the Grey did not pass the borders of this land," Her voice was velvety and wise. "He has fallen into shadow."

Aragorn replied with a small nod.

Celeborn turned to Galadriel.

"He was taken by both Shadow and Flame: a Balrog of Morgoth," Legolas explained sorrowfully.

Celeborn's expression showed his sorrow and surprise.

"For we went needlessly into the net of Moria," Legolas added.

Gimli hung his head shamefully.

Even Kayla didn't have a comment as she looked down at her bare feet.

"Needless were none of the deeds of Gandalf in life. We do net yet know his whole purpose," Galadriel spoke. "Do not let the great emptiness of Khazad-Dum fill your heart, Gimli, son of Gloin."

The Dwarf looked up at the Queen.

"For the world has grown full of peril. And in all lands, love in now mingled with grief," She continued.

"What now becomes of this Fellowship?" Celeborn asked. "Without Gandalf, hope is lost."

A moment passed as Aragorn thought about the elf's statement, trying to think of an answer.

"The quest stands upon the edge of a knife. Stray but a little and it will fail, to the ruin of us all," Galadriel warned.

Boromir looked up at the Lady, unsure.

"Yet hope remains while the company is true," She added, looking to Lily with a hint of a smile. Lily just looked back at the elf before returning the small smile halfheartedly.

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Go now and rest, for you are weary with sorrow and much toil. Tonight you will sleep in peace."

Welcome, Frodo of the Shire..one that has seen the Eye! a voice whispered in Frodo's mind.

Kayla seemed to relax, glad they would be able to rest well at last. She froze again, along with the other girls as a voice spoke in their heads as well.

You come not from here, not from Middle Earth at all. The voice seemed a bit curious and thoughtful.

Lily looked back at the Elf, eyes wide with surprised.

"Hey, get out of my head!" Kayla protested.

Kat looked at Galadriel wonderingly.

How did she know that? They all thought.

~Woo! I'm back on schedule!~

~To all the people looking for more romance in this fanfic: It will come, I promise! It will be easier once the Fellowship splits up. :P~

~Oh, also , I made a poll to see which OC the readers like best. I have a thought of who, but I want to see your opinions. ^.^ It should be on my profile, so check it out please!~