** Hey people thanks for reviewing! Don't worry, I wasn't actually going to
add a "perfect elf" to the story, it was just something Legolas said. There
is going to be a female character coming in later but I'm not sure I want
to actually write all that mushy stuff so I don't know if it is going to be
a romance. There might be some "physical action" going on, but nothing more
than that, but I haven't decided yet. NOTHING ROMANTIC, well, probably
nothing romantic but I do get carried away sometimes…
But I'm sorry if I do have some mistakes in here.**
Chapter 3
"Good bye Orlias," said Legolas as he mounted his horse, Morning Star. Legolas has had Morning Star for as long as he could remember. The horse was old, very old, but since he was an Elven horse, the age didn't show. Morning Star was known to be the fastest and strongest horse in the kingdom, and he lived up to that title. He could run for hours without getting tired. The horse was a present for Legolas when he turned 1000 years old, but Morning Star was just a little colt back then. Now, Legolas having just turned 3100, Morning Star was just as old. He had an almost illuminescent light shining off of his shiny silver/white coat. It made him look like a star in the sunlight, hence the name Morning Star.
"Good bye Legolas. Be careful. I know it's been a long time since you've been away, but just be careful. Don't get yourself killed my friend." Said Orlias.
"Thank you, I'll keep that in mind and try not to. But if I do, it's not by my bidding," joked Legolas.
"I'm sure it won't be. Where is your first stop? Any place interesting?" Asked Orlias.
"Well I suppose I'll go to the Shire first to gather up Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin." explained Legolas, a little uneasy from the fact that Gandalf had chosen him to gather up the hobbits. "I hope Sam can stand to depart from Rosie."
"I'm sure he can, he's a strong hobbit. Are you going to be okay out there?" Asked his concerned friend.
Legolas smiled, "Yes my friend, I will be just fine. Don't worry. Now, I must find my father someplace."
"I'm here Legolas," said a voice from behind. "Here I wanted to give you this for your journey. Use it well and never lose it." Said his father as he walked down the steps of the palace to join Legolas and Orlias.
Legolas took the large package and opened it. He gasped in shock when he saw what the gift was. "Oh my Lord, father. It's real Mirkwood, the strongest wood know to any Elf, Man, Dwarf, Hobbit and Orc!! How did you find a bow made from Mirkwood?! Where on Middle-Earth did you get this? It's damn near impossible to cut down a Mirkwood tree!!" Exclaimed Legolas who was having a hard time concealing his excitement. Orlias had never seen a smile like this on his friend's face before. "Thank you father, I will use it with honor." Said Legolas. And with a proper thank you, he bowed his head to his father.
"You are welcome my son. I had it sent for, don't ask exactly where from because I'm not too certain myself, but I do know that it's from the most magical city in Middle-Earth," said King Thranduil. "Have a safe journey Prince Legolas." He bowed in return to his son.
"I will father," said Legolas. He took out his old bow and stuck it in a holster on his saddle and put his new on in a holster next to his quiver on his back. "Well I'm off!"
And with that, he rode off through the gates of Mirkwood.
"Isn't it so sad to see our little baby go riding off into battle?" asked Orlias, pretending to cry.
"He's not going into battle," said the King.
"He's not?! Well then what the hell is he doing? Don't you know, didn't he tell you?" Asked Orlias.
"I do not know, I honestly do not know. He got a letter from Gandalf telling him to gather up the company, nothing more," said Legolas' father with a sigh. " All I know is that it can't be good, it can't be good at all."
Orlias stood and watched the figure of the king walk slowly back into the palace. He turned his head and looked down the path that Legolas had left on. He could still see a small white speck riding fast down the pathway.
"Good luck my friend," Orlias said to no one.
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Legolas had been on the road now for more than a week and everyday he got closer and closer to the Shire. He was less than a day away from, he would arrive there within the next few hours, but wouldn't arrive in Hobbiton for another day after that.
He thought of all his friend that he hasn't seen in a long while. It's been so long, he thought, how different could they possible look?
He continued riding for about 6 hours, hoping that he was going to get there soon. The forest was making him uneasy. Usually the trees in his homeland were humongous, and in the winter the leaves didn't fall off, but they turned a beautiful silver color. But here they fell, and whenever a leaf would touch the ground, Legolas would always think that it was a creature sneaking up on him.
A couple of hours later he turned on to the pathway that ran straight through the Shire. He sighed, he thought the Shire was so beautiful, When we complete this quest, I think I shall visit here often, he thought to himself.
All of a sudden, Legolas could hear soft footsteps coming in on him from the sides. He stopped Morning Star and got off. Using his keen eyesight, he looked all around him, when he had finished scanning the area, he noticed that there was an arrow aimed right for his head. But the archer that was aiming the arrow was about 50 feet behind him in the forest. In the blink of an eye, Legolas stood behind the archer with his own arrow to the back of the person's head. The archer, clearly startled by the sudden disappearance of his target pulled down his dark hood and looked around. Legolas could see long blond hair very much like his own be revealed by the strange archer. The stranger still had no idea that Legolas was standing behind him with an arrow to his head.
Legolas pulled back the bow farther to get the stranger's attention. He turned around fast and was shocked to find his target standing behind him, putting him in the same position that he had put this man in.
"OH! Prince Legolas! I had no idea it was you!" cried the stranger.
Legolas lowered his arrow and stared at the archer, who was noticeably an elf like himself. "Well, you seem to know my name, but I'm sorry to say that I have not heard yours." Said Legolas, cautiously.
"My name is Gildor Inglorian, I have been traveling with my company. But now I am returning to whence I came." Explained the elf.
"Gildor? Very well, what is an elf doing in the Shire?" Asked Legolas.
"Well I told you. My company and I started our journey about 10 years ago. And now we are returning to where we came from, but I am sad to say that I'm the only one left now."
"Why what happened?" Asked a curious Legolas.
"I don't really remember. I remember that we were attacked by a large group of strange creatures, then I woke up a week later." He explained.
"These creatures, what did they look like?" Asked Legolas.
"Oh, my lord, you couldn't even begin to imagine. Most grotesque beings I've ever encountered. Large, black bodies, many large teeth, looked like a corpse, smelled like one also. Oh yes, it had large black wings, very similar to the ones of a bat." Said an obviously still terrified elf.
"Oh my," said Legolas. His head was spinning, he didn't know what to think. This strange elf had just explained to him the exact creature that was in his dream he had the last night he was home. "Did it have claws in the place of hands?"
"I do not remember much, I only remember what I told." He said.
"It's just a coincidence," Legolas quietly told himself.
"Sorry, but what's a coincidence?" Asked Gildor.
"Nothing, do not worry about it. I'm dreadfully sorry, but I must be off now." He said as he made his way back to Morning Star.
"Um… sir? Mind if I ask you a question?" asked Gildor. With an approving nod from Legolas, he continued, "Sir? What is a princely Elf doing in the Shire?"
"To see some old friends," Legolas replied. "Good bye my friend. Safe journey home."
On his way to Hobbiton, he was thinking about what Gildor had told him about the creature. Legolas, it's just a coincidence, there is no way that you could of seen one of them in your dream. He told himself. He decided to stick to that decision, he was going to think of it as a coincidence and tell no one.
That night, when he stopped to rest, he thought he could see two eyes peering at him in the darkness, two deep red eyes.
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The next day, he spent hours riding towards Hobbiton. After awhile, he saw the faint vision of a village in the distant.
Legolas stopped his horse and pulled up his hood to hide his ears. He's heard stories that the Hobbits in the Shire were sometimes uneasy around Elves and he didn't want to start a commotion.
When he finally passed through the gates into the main village of Hobbiton, he realized that he had no idea where Frodo Baggins lived. He looked around and found the nearest hobbit, an older gentleman who looked like he would know.
"Please good sir, can you tell me where Frodo Baggins lives?" asked the Elf.
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"Samwise Gamgee, I did not take your pot, now stop blaming me when your things come up missing!" Said Frodo Baggins. He was spending his time in the tavern with his best friend Sam. Sam was stuck on the thought that Frodo had taken his favorite pot to cook his tea in.
"Well if you didn't, then who did?" Asked a very angry Sam.
What he didn't notice was that it was actually Merry and Pippin playing a joke on Sam. They thought it was fun to watch him get mad. But they didn't let anyone know about the joke.
"Sam, I told you, do not-" said Frodo, but was cut off by Mr. Sandyman.
"Mr. Frodo! Mr. Frodo! You have a visitor waitin' for you at your dwelling. Strange man he was, seemed a bit youthful. Yes . . . strange indeed. Came in riding a great white horse. I didn't catch his name though." Said Mr. Sandyman.
"Thank you for telling me, I'd better be off now, good bye my friends." Said Frodo as he exited the tavern.
When Frodo walked out of the door, Pippin ran up to Sam and slammed his pot down in front of him and ran away laughing with Sam right on his heels.
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Frodo walked up the path to his house. He eyed the door suspiciously. Who could it be? He asked himself. It better not be an annoying Sackville- Baggins.
When he neared the house, he heard a noise come from the side. He looked around the corner and found a beautiful white horse gracefully grazing in the grass next to his dwelling. Oh my Lord, this must be the most beautiful creature I've ever seen in my entire life. He thought as he ran his hand down the side of the horse, it felt like pure silk. The horse picked his head up from the grass and gently nudged Frodo with his muzzle. The horse was over twice the size of Frodo, but still Frodo felt no fear of its size. It was so gentle, he could tell by the way he held himself. Something about this horse seemed very familiar, so very familiar. But he couldn't tell how. The person inside my home must be of great importance to have such a beautiful creature such as this. He thought to himself. With that bit of knowledge, he got more curious as to who was in his dwelling.
He opened the door and looked around inside. Finding no one in the front room. He walked around into his kitchen and still found no one. When he turned around and looked into his living room he saw a figure standing with his back to him.
The figure was tall, very tall compared to Frodo. The figure had his hood up so he couldn't see his head. Very slowly, this stranger lifted up his hood and pulled it back. Revealing his silver/blond hair. Frodo held his breath, he still wasn't sure who this person was.
"Hello Frodo." Said the figure in Elvish.
"Sorry, but I don't know Elvish." He replied to the man. He was starting to get annoyed at this man for not revealing himself. Very slowly he started to turn. Right away, Frodo noticed the ears, Elf ears. He turned around completely and stared at his friend from long ago.
"LEGOLAS!" Exclaimed Frodo.
"Hello Frodo," repeated Legolas, this time in common-tongue so that Frodo could understand.
At first, Frodo just stood there in shock, looking at his friend that he thought he would never see again. He did the unexpected and ran up to him and gave him a big friendly welcoming hug. "Oh how are you my friend!" said Frodo, obviously excited.
"I'm doing just fine, how are things with you here in Hobbiton. I trust everything is well with Sam, Merry and Pippin." Said Legolas.
"Oh yes yes. Everything is fine so far. But it hasn't been that long now has it?" Replied Frodo. "Well, actually it's been too long. Would you like something to eat while you're here?"
"No thank you, I'll be fine." Said Legolas. He decided to wait until later to tell Frodo the news, he didn't want to ruin his reunion with the Hobbits.
"Well, Legolas Greenleaf, I do believe you haven't changed one bit since the last time I saw you now have you? You look exactly the same as you did 8 years ago when I last saw you." Exclaimed Frodo.
"Yes, that's the price to pay for being immortal. But enough talk about me. How are you doing my friend?" Legolas asked. They talked for the rest of the day……
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It was around 6 at night the next day until they stopped talking. They talked about Legolas' past 8 years of life in Mirkwood at the palace. They talked about the last 8 years of Frodo's life and his home. They talked about everything.
"Come you must come down to the tavern to see Sam, Merry and Pip. They are probably there still, they probably haven't left yet since they were there last night. They have one-track minds. Come, take off your cape and enjoy the last hour of sunshine." Said Frodo.
"No, I don't really think I should walk around the Shire without my cloak on." Said Legolas.
"And why not? Are you afraid people are going to be scared because you're an Elf? Well, don't worry about it, they will see that you are with me and all will be okay." Said Frodo.
"I suppose you're right. Alright." Said Legolas. He took off his warm cloak and walked out into the bright sunlight. The sky looked so pretty from the setting sun.
Frodo and Legolas started walking down the path towards the tavern. Hobbits were staring and whispering about the Elf that was walking around the Shire with Frodo Baggins. Never before had they seen an elf just wonder about like this. Some people were amazed to see that they really even existed, mostly the children Hobbits. They all thought that Elves were part of made up fairy tales.
They entered the tavern and Legolas had to squat down to get through the door, for he was nearly 6 feet tall and the door was meant for 4 foot Hobbits. He smiled to himself when he saw Sam, Merry and Pippin all sitting at a table enjoying their ale. It was Pippin who was the first to notice the presence of their old friend.
"Merry, Sam, look what the Hobbit dragged in! Looks like a little boy Elf. Yes must be a child, looks like one." Said Pippin, laughing. He ran up to Legolas and vigorously shook his hand. "It's good to see you again Legolas. How have you been all these long years."
"I've been fine, thank you. How have you been?" He asked. The same conversation unfolded between Legolas and the 3 Hobbits that had happened earlier that day with Frodo.
After talking for 2 long hours……
"So Legolas, what is the real reason that you've come to the Shire. For we all know that life among Hobbits doesn't really interest Elves." Said Sam.
"Well you should know that I have a different view of Hobbits than other Elves do." Explained Legolas. "Well the reason I'm here is a little difficult to tell."
The Hobbits leaned in closer to hear what Legolas had to say about his real reason for being there. They knew Legolas and something was troubling him and he wasn't there just to visit.
"Go on," Frodo said encouragingly.
"Well you see, I got a letter from Gandalf and he asked me to gather you up and take you to Rivendell. He said that Middle-Earth has never been in more danger before than this. And he needs our help." Said Legolas slowly so he didn't have to repeat it.
"In danger of what?" Asked Merry.
"I don't know," said Legolas.
Every face at the table looked down at their hands. They all had the same reaction. They didn't want to go on another journey. But the thrill of going on an adventure again lightened their spirits.
Legolas looked around the table, scanning the faces of the Hobbits. "Are you going to help? Are you going to come with me?" He asked?
Frodo looked up from his hands and nodded. "I'm coming with you my friend."
"Me too," said Sam and Merry at the same time.
"Pippin? Are you going to come or no?" Asked Legolas. For Pippin still sat there staring at his hands.
"Are we going to be fed properly on this trip? Because last time I was a bit disappointed because we didn't get to eat that much." He said at last after a few minutes of silence.
"I promise you that I will try to carry more food than before." Said a smiling Legolas.
"Alright then, I'm in." Said Pippin. "When are we off?"
"As soon as you are ready we will be off for Rivendell." Said Legolas. Legolas got up and walked outside, he needed some fresh air. He didn't care if Hobbits that were walking by stopped and stared at him in awe. He didn't care if they would leave next week. He was happy, the hard part was done. He walked down the pathway towards Frodo's house, past Hobbits rushing to get out of his way.
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**Well that was the end of Chapter 3, I hope you like it. I'm sorry if the story might seem to drag along or it takes me awhile to upload chapters, but I'm struggling three honors classes right now and trying to maintain a 4.1 grade point average. But I'll try my hardest. Please review!! Thank you!! (**
***the exiled one***
But I'm sorry if I do have some mistakes in here.**
Chapter 3
"Good bye Orlias," said Legolas as he mounted his horse, Morning Star. Legolas has had Morning Star for as long as he could remember. The horse was old, very old, but since he was an Elven horse, the age didn't show. Morning Star was known to be the fastest and strongest horse in the kingdom, and he lived up to that title. He could run for hours without getting tired. The horse was a present for Legolas when he turned 1000 years old, but Morning Star was just a little colt back then. Now, Legolas having just turned 3100, Morning Star was just as old. He had an almost illuminescent light shining off of his shiny silver/white coat. It made him look like a star in the sunlight, hence the name Morning Star.
"Good bye Legolas. Be careful. I know it's been a long time since you've been away, but just be careful. Don't get yourself killed my friend." Said Orlias.
"Thank you, I'll keep that in mind and try not to. But if I do, it's not by my bidding," joked Legolas.
"I'm sure it won't be. Where is your first stop? Any place interesting?" Asked Orlias.
"Well I suppose I'll go to the Shire first to gather up Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin." explained Legolas, a little uneasy from the fact that Gandalf had chosen him to gather up the hobbits. "I hope Sam can stand to depart from Rosie."
"I'm sure he can, he's a strong hobbit. Are you going to be okay out there?" Asked his concerned friend.
Legolas smiled, "Yes my friend, I will be just fine. Don't worry. Now, I must find my father someplace."
"I'm here Legolas," said a voice from behind. "Here I wanted to give you this for your journey. Use it well and never lose it." Said his father as he walked down the steps of the palace to join Legolas and Orlias.
Legolas took the large package and opened it. He gasped in shock when he saw what the gift was. "Oh my Lord, father. It's real Mirkwood, the strongest wood know to any Elf, Man, Dwarf, Hobbit and Orc!! How did you find a bow made from Mirkwood?! Where on Middle-Earth did you get this? It's damn near impossible to cut down a Mirkwood tree!!" Exclaimed Legolas who was having a hard time concealing his excitement. Orlias had never seen a smile like this on his friend's face before. "Thank you father, I will use it with honor." Said Legolas. And with a proper thank you, he bowed his head to his father.
"You are welcome my son. I had it sent for, don't ask exactly where from because I'm not too certain myself, but I do know that it's from the most magical city in Middle-Earth," said King Thranduil. "Have a safe journey Prince Legolas." He bowed in return to his son.
"I will father," said Legolas. He took out his old bow and stuck it in a holster on his saddle and put his new on in a holster next to his quiver on his back. "Well I'm off!"
And with that, he rode off through the gates of Mirkwood.
"Isn't it so sad to see our little baby go riding off into battle?" asked Orlias, pretending to cry.
"He's not going into battle," said the King.
"He's not?! Well then what the hell is he doing? Don't you know, didn't he tell you?" Asked Orlias.
"I do not know, I honestly do not know. He got a letter from Gandalf telling him to gather up the company, nothing more," said Legolas' father with a sigh. " All I know is that it can't be good, it can't be good at all."
Orlias stood and watched the figure of the king walk slowly back into the palace. He turned his head and looked down the path that Legolas had left on. He could still see a small white speck riding fast down the pathway.
"Good luck my friend," Orlias said to no one.
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Legolas had been on the road now for more than a week and everyday he got closer and closer to the Shire. He was less than a day away from, he would arrive there within the next few hours, but wouldn't arrive in Hobbiton for another day after that.
He thought of all his friend that he hasn't seen in a long while. It's been so long, he thought, how different could they possible look?
He continued riding for about 6 hours, hoping that he was going to get there soon. The forest was making him uneasy. Usually the trees in his homeland were humongous, and in the winter the leaves didn't fall off, but they turned a beautiful silver color. But here they fell, and whenever a leaf would touch the ground, Legolas would always think that it was a creature sneaking up on him.
A couple of hours later he turned on to the pathway that ran straight through the Shire. He sighed, he thought the Shire was so beautiful, When we complete this quest, I think I shall visit here often, he thought to himself.
All of a sudden, Legolas could hear soft footsteps coming in on him from the sides. He stopped Morning Star and got off. Using his keen eyesight, he looked all around him, when he had finished scanning the area, he noticed that there was an arrow aimed right for his head. But the archer that was aiming the arrow was about 50 feet behind him in the forest. In the blink of an eye, Legolas stood behind the archer with his own arrow to the back of the person's head. The archer, clearly startled by the sudden disappearance of his target pulled down his dark hood and looked around. Legolas could see long blond hair very much like his own be revealed by the strange archer. The stranger still had no idea that Legolas was standing behind him with an arrow to his head.
Legolas pulled back the bow farther to get the stranger's attention. He turned around fast and was shocked to find his target standing behind him, putting him in the same position that he had put this man in.
"OH! Prince Legolas! I had no idea it was you!" cried the stranger.
Legolas lowered his arrow and stared at the archer, who was noticeably an elf like himself. "Well, you seem to know my name, but I'm sorry to say that I have not heard yours." Said Legolas, cautiously.
"My name is Gildor Inglorian, I have been traveling with my company. But now I am returning to whence I came." Explained the elf.
"Gildor? Very well, what is an elf doing in the Shire?" Asked Legolas.
"Well I told you. My company and I started our journey about 10 years ago. And now we are returning to where we came from, but I am sad to say that I'm the only one left now."
"Why what happened?" Asked a curious Legolas.
"I don't really remember. I remember that we were attacked by a large group of strange creatures, then I woke up a week later." He explained.
"These creatures, what did they look like?" Asked Legolas.
"Oh, my lord, you couldn't even begin to imagine. Most grotesque beings I've ever encountered. Large, black bodies, many large teeth, looked like a corpse, smelled like one also. Oh yes, it had large black wings, very similar to the ones of a bat." Said an obviously still terrified elf.
"Oh my," said Legolas. His head was spinning, he didn't know what to think. This strange elf had just explained to him the exact creature that was in his dream he had the last night he was home. "Did it have claws in the place of hands?"
"I do not remember much, I only remember what I told." He said.
"It's just a coincidence," Legolas quietly told himself.
"Sorry, but what's a coincidence?" Asked Gildor.
"Nothing, do not worry about it. I'm dreadfully sorry, but I must be off now." He said as he made his way back to Morning Star.
"Um… sir? Mind if I ask you a question?" asked Gildor. With an approving nod from Legolas, he continued, "Sir? What is a princely Elf doing in the Shire?"
"To see some old friends," Legolas replied. "Good bye my friend. Safe journey home."
On his way to Hobbiton, he was thinking about what Gildor had told him about the creature. Legolas, it's just a coincidence, there is no way that you could of seen one of them in your dream. He told himself. He decided to stick to that decision, he was going to think of it as a coincidence and tell no one.
That night, when he stopped to rest, he thought he could see two eyes peering at him in the darkness, two deep red eyes.
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The next day, he spent hours riding towards Hobbiton. After awhile, he saw the faint vision of a village in the distant.
Legolas stopped his horse and pulled up his hood to hide his ears. He's heard stories that the Hobbits in the Shire were sometimes uneasy around Elves and he didn't want to start a commotion.
When he finally passed through the gates into the main village of Hobbiton, he realized that he had no idea where Frodo Baggins lived. He looked around and found the nearest hobbit, an older gentleman who looked like he would know.
"Please good sir, can you tell me where Frodo Baggins lives?" asked the Elf.
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"Samwise Gamgee, I did not take your pot, now stop blaming me when your things come up missing!" Said Frodo Baggins. He was spending his time in the tavern with his best friend Sam. Sam was stuck on the thought that Frodo had taken his favorite pot to cook his tea in.
"Well if you didn't, then who did?" Asked a very angry Sam.
What he didn't notice was that it was actually Merry and Pippin playing a joke on Sam. They thought it was fun to watch him get mad. But they didn't let anyone know about the joke.
"Sam, I told you, do not-" said Frodo, but was cut off by Mr. Sandyman.
"Mr. Frodo! Mr. Frodo! You have a visitor waitin' for you at your dwelling. Strange man he was, seemed a bit youthful. Yes . . . strange indeed. Came in riding a great white horse. I didn't catch his name though." Said Mr. Sandyman.
"Thank you for telling me, I'd better be off now, good bye my friends." Said Frodo as he exited the tavern.
When Frodo walked out of the door, Pippin ran up to Sam and slammed his pot down in front of him and ran away laughing with Sam right on his heels.
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Frodo walked up the path to his house. He eyed the door suspiciously. Who could it be? He asked himself. It better not be an annoying Sackville- Baggins.
When he neared the house, he heard a noise come from the side. He looked around the corner and found a beautiful white horse gracefully grazing in the grass next to his dwelling. Oh my Lord, this must be the most beautiful creature I've ever seen in my entire life. He thought as he ran his hand down the side of the horse, it felt like pure silk. The horse picked his head up from the grass and gently nudged Frodo with his muzzle. The horse was over twice the size of Frodo, but still Frodo felt no fear of its size. It was so gentle, he could tell by the way he held himself. Something about this horse seemed very familiar, so very familiar. But he couldn't tell how. The person inside my home must be of great importance to have such a beautiful creature such as this. He thought to himself. With that bit of knowledge, he got more curious as to who was in his dwelling.
He opened the door and looked around inside. Finding no one in the front room. He walked around into his kitchen and still found no one. When he turned around and looked into his living room he saw a figure standing with his back to him.
The figure was tall, very tall compared to Frodo. The figure had his hood up so he couldn't see his head. Very slowly, this stranger lifted up his hood and pulled it back. Revealing his silver/blond hair. Frodo held his breath, he still wasn't sure who this person was.
"Hello Frodo." Said the figure in Elvish.
"Sorry, but I don't know Elvish." He replied to the man. He was starting to get annoyed at this man for not revealing himself. Very slowly he started to turn. Right away, Frodo noticed the ears, Elf ears. He turned around completely and stared at his friend from long ago.
"LEGOLAS!" Exclaimed Frodo.
"Hello Frodo," repeated Legolas, this time in common-tongue so that Frodo could understand.
At first, Frodo just stood there in shock, looking at his friend that he thought he would never see again. He did the unexpected and ran up to him and gave him a big friendly welcoming hug. "Oh how are you my friend!" said Frodo, obviously excited.
"I'm doing just fine, how are things with you here in Hobbiton. I trust everything is well with Sam, Merry and Pippin." Said Legolas.
"Oh yes yes. Everything is fine so far. But it hasn't been that long now has it?" Replied Frodo. "Well, actually it's been too long. Would you like something to eat while you're here?"
"No thank you, I'll be fine." Said Legolas. He decided to wait until later to tell Frodo the news, he didn't want to ruin his reunion with the Hobbits.
"Well, Legolas Greenleaf, I do believe you haven't changed one bit since the last time I saw you now have you? You look exactly the same as you did 8 years ago when I last saw you." Exclaimed Frodo.
"Yes, that's the price to pay for being immortal. But enough talk about me. How are you doing my friend?" Legolas asked. They talked for the rest of the day……
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It was around 6 at night the next day until they stopped talking. They talked about Legolas' past 8 years of life in Mirkwood at the palace. They talked about the last 8 years of Frodo's life and his home. They talked about everything.
"Come you must come down to the tavern to see Sam, Merry and Pip. They are probably there still, they probably haven't left yet since they were there last night. They have one-track minds. Come, take off your cape and enjoy the last hour of sunshine." Said Frodo.
"No, I don't really think I should walk around the Shire without my cloak on." Said Legolas.
"And why not? Are you afraid people are going to be scared because you're an Elf? Well, don't worry about it, they will see that you are with me and all will be okay." Said Frodo.
"I suppose you're right. Alright." Said Legolas. He took off his warm cloak and walked out into the bright sunlight. The sky looked so pretty from the setting sun.
Frodo and Legolas started walking down the path towards the tavern. Hobbits were staring and whispering about the Elf that was walking around the Shire with Frodo Baggins. Never before had they seen an elf just wonder about like this. Some people were amazed to see that they really even existed, mostly the children Hobbits. They all thought that Elves were part of made up fairy tales.
They entered the tavern and Legolas had to squat down to get through the door, for he was nearly 6 feet tall and the door was meant for 4 foot Hobbits. He smiled to himself when he saw Sam, Merry and Pippin all sitting at a table enjoying their ale. It was Pippin who was the first to notice the presence of their old friend.
"Merry, Sam, look what the Hobbit dragged in! Looks like a little boy Elf. Yes must be a child, looks like one." Said Pippin, laughing. He ran up to Legolas and vigorously shook his hand. "It's good to see you again Legolas. How have you been all these long years."
"I've been fine, thank you. How have you been?" He asked. The same conversation unfolded between Legolas and the 3 Hobbits that had happened earlier that day with Frodo.
After talking for 2 long hours……
"So Legolas, what is the real reason that you've come to the Shire. For we all know that life among Hobbits doesn't really interest Elves." Said Sam.
"Well you should know that I have a different view of Hobbits than other Elves do." Explained Legolas. "Well the reason I'm here is a little difficult to tell."
The Hobbits leaned in closer to hear what Legolas had to say about his real reason for being there. They knew Legolas and something was troubling him and he wasn't there just to visit.
"Go on," Frodo said encouragingly.
"Well you see, I got a letter from Gandalf and he asked me to gather you up and take you to Rivendell. He said that Middle-Earth has never been in more danger before than this. And he needs our help." Said Legolas slowly so he didn't have to repeat it.
"In danger of what?" Asked Merry.
"I don't know," said Legolas.
Every face at the table looked down at their hands. They all had the same reaction. They didn't want to go on another journey. But the thrill of going on an adventure again lightened their spirits.
Legolas looked around the table, scanning the faces of the Hobbits. "Are you going to help? Are you going to come with me?" He asked?
Frodo looked up from his hands and nodded. "I'm coming with you my friend."
"Me too," said Sam and Merry at the same time.
"Pippin? Are you going to come or no?" Asked Legolas. For Pippin still sat there staring at his hands.
"Are we going to be fed properly on this trip? Because last time I was a bit disappointed because we didn't get to eat that much." He said at last after a few minutes of silence.
"I promise you that I will try to carry more food than before." Said a smiling Legolas.
"Alright then, I'm in." Said Pippin. "When are we off?"
"As soon as you are ready we will be off for Rivendell." Said Legolas. Legolas got up and walked outside, he needed some fresh air. He didn't care if Hobbits that were walking by stopped and stared at him in awe. He didn't care if they would leave next week. He was happy, the hard part was done. He walked down the pathway towards Frodo's house, past Hobbits rushing to get out of his way.
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**Well that was the end of Chapter 3, I hope you like it. I'm sorry if the story might seem to drag along or it takes me awhile to upload chapters, but I'm struggling three honors classes right now and trying to maintain a 4.1 grade point average. But I'll try my hardest. Please review!! Thank you!! (**
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