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-The next day-

I lifted up the heavy grey cloak that I had draped on my bed and put it hesitantly on. It was the very same cloak that had been resting atop Lightning when I had first met the fellowship. I had made a few minor adjustments to it, such as embroidering a single small rose near the bottom of each corner, and one on each sleeve, along with a smoky blue rope for a belt. Underneath, I wore my jeans and shirt that I had come to M.E. in. Taking up my staff, I walked coolly out my door, and outside. There, everyone was waiting for me. I said my goodbyes and climbed on top my faithful steed. With a last wave to my family and friends, Lightning and I sped north, towards the Blue Mountains. I had somehow managed to convince my mother that I did not in fact need anyone to come with me. Anyway, I don't think that anyone would have wanted to come with me anyways. Oh well. I decided that sense I had started a little late, that I would travel through most of the night. As the sun was rising the next day, we were in sight of Tharbad Bridge (A/N or at least I think that was the name of the bridge.) once we crossed it, I thought it best to take rest. Whoa, about 150 miles… that's a lot. Once night fell again, we set out. I couldn't help but start singing some road tunes to help pass the time. I sang, these boots are made for walking, take a giant step, sitting on the dock of a bay, voodoo child, purple haze, piece of my heart, and a bunch of other ones. Nothing really happened that day worth mentioning. We stopped just south of Brandywine river late that night (A/N shoot, is that really the name of the river? Ahhh, I'm so confused!! – I'm bad at reading maps! LOL *ahem*, now back to the story.)

The next morning, I was in a pretty good mood. As I was settling into the saddle, I began to sing Bobby McGee, but of course, like any love struck girl, instead of singing the name Bobby McGee, I sang Legolas Greenleaf.

Bobby McGee

Busted flat in Baton Rouge, waiting for a train

And I's feeling nearly as faded as my jeans.

Bobby thumbed a diesel down just before it rained,

It rode us all the way to New Orleans.

I pulled my harpoon out of my dirty red bandanna,

I was playing soft while Bobby sang the blues.

Windshield wipers slapping time, I was holding Bobby's hand in mine,

We sang every song that driver knew.

Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose,

Nothing don't mean nothing honey if it ain't free, now now.

And feeling good was easy, Lord, when he sang the blues,

You know feeling good was good enough for me,

Good enough for me and my Bobby McGee.

From the Kentucky coal mines to the California sun,

Hey, Bobby shared the secrets of my soul.

Through all kinds of weather, through everything that we done,

Hey Bobby baby kept me from the cold.

One day up near Salinas, Lord, I let him slip away,

He's looking for that home and I hope he finds it,

But I'd trade all of my tomorrows for one single yesterday

To be holding Bobby's body next to mine.

Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose,

Nothing, that's all that Bobby left me, yeah,

But feeling good was easy, Lord, when he sang the blues,

Hey, feeling good was good enough for me, hmm hmm,

Good enough for me and my Bobby McGee.

La la la, la la la la, la la la, la la la la

La la la la la Bobby McGee.

La la la la la, la la la la la

La la la la la, Bobby McGee, la.

La La la, la la la la la la,

La La la la la la la la la, hey now Bobby now Bobby McGee yeah.

Na na na na na na na na, na na na na na na na na na na na

Hey now Bobby now, Bobby McGee, yeah.

Lord, I'm calling my lover, calling my man,

I said I'm calling my lover just the best I can,

C'mon, where is Bobby now, where is Bobby McGee, yeah,

Lordy Lordy Lordy Lordy Lordy Lordy Lordy Lord

Hey, hey, hey, Bobby McGee, Lord!

Yeah! Whew!

Lordy Lordy Lordy Lordy Lordy Lordy Lordy Lord

Hey, hey, hey, Bobby McGee.



Just as we were approaching the forest that practically surrounds the Blue Mountains, a band of orc's practically flung themselves at us. Quickly I got off Lightning, and unsheathed a dagger. Foul looking things, orcs are. Slimy, smelly, look like they're rotting, just plain nasty, really freaky ass eyes too! Red with green… scary. God were they smelly!! Anyways, we all stood there for a moment, just staring at each other, until one of them got brave enough to charge at me. Well… I do not have the advantage at this point. I have never had to really use my dagger, I've never really had to fight before. Anyway, he came at me, and I met him halfway. I was able to block most of his blows. But he swung his sword wildly and hit me across my left shoulder. Being me, I cursed, rather loudly and fought back even harder. Another orc came at me, and knocked my dagger from my hand.

"shit!" I yelled, clutching my throbbing wrist. "Tanya awra! (That hurt)" the one that had gotten my dagger, grunted. He was smiling proudly. This is soo not good! The rest of the band began moving forward, creating a half circle around me. I glanced from side to side. Where in hell is my horse?! I let out a loud whistle, and heard a replying neigh come from right behind me. Quickly, I turned, and jumped onto him. My staff had been attached somehow to the saddle. I pulled hard on it, but it wouldn't come out. Oh no. The orcs began closing in. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't keep the scared whimper from coming out of my mouth. This made the orcs laugh outright. Lightning began backing slowly away. I tugged and tugged at my staff, finally I got it out. Before I could do anything with it though, three huge wild cats came out from the forest, and attacked the orcs from behind. I heaved a sigh of relief as the last orc went down. "Belegerea, Diola lle (mighty ones, thank you)" I said gently, getting off my horse and walking slowly towards them. One came near me, and sniffed my outstretched hand. I giggled when it licked me. I was too busy getting acquainted with my new friends that I didn't see a man step from the cover of the forest.

"'Quel andune (good afternoon)" he said, walking towards me. I got to my feet, and brushed the dust off that had accumulated on my cloak. I nodded slightly. "Did you have a long journey, milady?" he had long dark blond hair, green eyes, and a well-formed goatee on his chin. he wore a long green cloak, and a tall pointed green hat. Great, this must be Cresto. He looks much younger then a wizard though…

"who are you?" my voice came out a little harsher then I would have liked.

"forgive me, I am Cresto, and you, must be Lalandra. Milady, you are injured, come, let me take care of that wound." He replied, scooping me up in his arms, and carrying me towards the forest.

"my legs were not injured, good sir, just my arm." I spat, struggling to get down. He laughed slightly,

"I have no doubt, but we are almost there, and you should have your rest." I rolled my eyes, and rested my head on his chest. Hmm, very muscular… I smiled slightly to myself. This may not be such a bad thing…



A/N- just wanna say thnx for the reviews!!! ( uhh, so, what do you think about Cresto? Should Ana start falling for him, or stick to Lego? Hmmmm… well, please review and tell me! Bye!!