1 Chapter 2~Long forgotten



Aultir cried out as he fell to the ground but was caught by small hands luckily just before he hit the mud puddles around him.

At once as an instinct he leapt to his feet and turn to the other person who held him. He looked down and saw Frodo who was trying his best to move away because he now had his long sword drawn in his hand. He was shocked that anyone would even have the heart to go near him let alone help him!

After a few moments he felt a wave of dizziness. Perhaps he had stood up too fast or perhaps it was that the young hobbit had surprised him so much.

He swayed where he stood but firm but gentle hands gripped him and kept him upright. He turned almost not daring to look. It was Demini; she must have seen him fall and come over. Relief spread through out him as he saw warm comfort in her eyes.

When the fellowship had joined the fight against the gang most of the pitiful men left running for their very lives. They had seen how the fellowship with the two elves worked together. They seemed to be very much indestructible. The rest remained when Aultir had fallen but went quickly away muttering darkly when he got up again.

After their quick encounters with the group and mainly because they had just had dinner the fellowship and the two elves sat down in the mud. They were quite tired but Aragon being the leader since Gandalf was away ordered everyone to get up.

"Well seeing we can stay here we better get moving again, we'll stay in the forest for tonight." Aragon said this with an annoyed expression and gave a deep sigh when the rest of the fellowship got up moaning.

"I am very sorry we got you into this mess. Could we perhaps come with you to help you on you journey." Demini spoke friendly and an apologetic look was in he deep eyes as she spoke to the muddy fellowship. At once Aultir stood up, his pale hands were playing wit the hem of his sleeves as he spoke in a whisper to Demini. He spoke in elfish to give him more privacy.

"We can't!" He said this nervously and gave them an anxious glance. If they could see his face they would have known that fear shone in his blue eyes.

Demini frowned to him, "why we owe them that much and we may be of some use?"

"They're the Fellowship!" was hesitant and a silence fell over the group.

Aragon put pack said quickly as a small look of fear shown through Demini's eyes as she cast a side-ways glance at the people besides them. "We mean you no harm-" at once Aultir interrupted, "I know you mean no harm but there is still dangers. Where do you head to?"

Gimli smiled for he was looking forward to where they were heading, "To see the Lady Galadriel!" He gave a pleased grin.

Demini if possible looked even more fearful at that, "What? That may be even more dangerous!"

Gimli frowned at her, "Crazy elf" he growled at he and automatically an answer shot back at him, though it was from Aultir. "Stupid dwarf!"

He at once saw his mistake, "sorry, dwarf Gimli but it's best you did not insult my mate again." He spoke softly like all elves but anger was evident.

Pippin suddenly remembered something; "Well if your not going to come with us could I ask you something else?" Demini and the elf Aultir nodded, "Do you know where Legolas Greenleaf is?"

The rest of the fellowship shook their heads sadly not wanting to see again the look of failure on his bright hopeful face.

"Yes!" Demini said smiling.

The fellowship as one asked, "what?!"

Demini answered steadily, "I do know where the prince is but you may be to late to help him for he is lost." A deep sadness came over her and Aultir spoke up, "He has changed and I'm sure you would not get used to why!"

"Yes we will!" Merry said seemingly not giving a care in the world-or any thought for that matter.

"Hmm. You should wait and be patient," Gimli looked as if he wanted to say something but Aultir cut him off, "we will come with you the Lorien."