None of the original characters such as Legolas, Thranduil and Elrond am I trying to steal. They all belong to John Ronald Reul Tolkien, and I think his son Christopher Tolkien also. The only characters that are mine and mine alone are the ones that I have completely made up, such as Legolas's lover (who is coming soon because I have not gotten that far and I do not know her name but I think it might be Evine with a long I) and others that I will make up and have made up. Bear with me here, because you simply must understand that I am not yet finished reading the Trilogy, so if I get something wrong or inaccurate, please tell me. Thank you. DO NOT COPY THIS!! First of all, you do not want the wrath of Sauron unleashed upon you, and besides, it is bad karma.

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Ered Luin

The Company left Rivendell at dusk, after preparing themselves and their pony for the journey. They were all scrambling about, finding things that they did not think they needed but knew they would want later on. For hours they did this, until it was time to leave at last. Though they probably should not be traveling during the night, they had little choice, for it was better to travel unseen and frightened in the dark than obvious and open to attack during the day.

The Elves in the Company seemed to be more accustomed to such a journey than the humans did. They could not only see better in the dark, but could move faster and with much more ease than the humans. The graceful Elves bounded over ditches and fallen logs, while the Humans were forced to climb over them, for they possessed not the strength and graceful capabilities of the Elves.

Through many a forest and thicket, and over countless rivers and streams went the Company.

(under constuction)