Ok,I can't stop typing!This stuff is off the top of my head but I have a
rough Idea where I'm
going so please stick with me people!
Hopefully the chapters after this'll be longer-I never know how to handle length(and if that sounds wrong to you as it did to me-please take your mind out of the gutter! :p)
This one is actually where the story Starts.But not the most exciting part..that comes next but you didn't hear it from me!
I'll shut up now -_-
Enjoy! Fudge!
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Fire
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It had been a night of well rest and good humor.Caution was not forgotten in any sense as, distant cries from scavenging wolves would cut the merriment every so often.The hobbits voiced songs and stories heard from the Shire-mostly Bilbo manufactured mind you,but no one could ever tire of such adventurous Hobbit stories.They had gone to their bedrolls and still the chatting of relaxed Hobbits,men,elves and Dwarves could be heard in quick mumbling tones and laughter.
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Sam witnessed the sunrise,or lack there of, and quickly set about his task of awaking his sleeping comrades.Pippin woke with an energetic snap and immediately demanded that Merry and Aragorn do the same as he quickly woke them up and began the fire,delving into their limited food supply he found and looked upon breakfast as the wolves of last night would. Frodo slept a little further away,as he enjoyed the boisterous companies display and also took part in it,he needed his time to recall the other happenings of the day.He wondered would stay in Rivendell and await their arrival or return to them after assuring an eager Arwen and Elrond that the company would be returning safely.Then with a gentle nudge he was awoken by Sam and background noise of Pippin's eagerness to gather sticks for the small fire(although breakfast was already on,he felt it needed more fuel.),through the grayness of the morning, with obvious thoughts of his stomach in mind.
Legolas was already up and had taken the flasks to refill them,which would take a while,for it was half a days walk to the nearest lake-which at the ambling of the fellowship would probably be their next campsite.Luckily for the elf he had one of the fastest horses known and the ride was not a task for him.He would take in the scenery of the once again,but, he hoped,by another way.Elves minds are so easily bored.
He chose the quickest and hardest path so that the company would go by a different way. Doing this he tested his riding skills and turning half a days ride in to only an hours.It is true that he did have to dismount his horse to lead it over some rocky terrain but for one so light footed as he,there lay no challenge.Sure enough he found a large lake and quickly filled flasks before setting about his ride back.
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"It's been a while hasn't it?"Asked a very parched Sam.The fellowship were packed and only awaited the return of the prince of Mirkwood with their water. "Only two hours master Hobbit"replied Gimli"Do not worry,he shall arrive soon enough"
"Yes,well done Pip..you managed to bring thirst upon the whole group!"
"Not my fault it over cooked!"He leaned closer to Merry and mumbled"I did ask you to watch it. I had to pack like everyone else!"With that Merry turned to the sound of approaching horses hooves.
"Good morn!"Said the cheerful elf throwing flasks down to them from his horse.He was done with his fast paced ride and would be able to keep with his friends without being antsy.
As their flasks were thrown into their hands they all sipped to rid them of Pippin's "original" cooking. Aragorn looked at Sam who was doing his best to clear away the cruelty to the name of breakfast.
"Leave it here Sam,It may hold back the wolves."Being serious but still with a hint of humor to him.
"Hold them back?!"laughed Merry"It would slay them!If there are any living orcs left I should like to have them eat it."
"I wouldn't wish it on the wolves sir.They may try to eat us but nothing's such a horrible death as this." His voice,as always was low and humble as he tapped the remainder of the blackened substance off the side of the pan.Gimli for some reason found this the most funny and had to stop half way through mounting his small horse to mock the small hobbit.Legolas just smiled down from atop his white beast,feeling a little pity for the younger of the hobbits.Frodo,as ever,was in a state somewhere between dream and thought as he packed the last of his bags onto his pony.As he was the only hobbit who rode himself he packed quite carefully so that his four-legged friend did not tire too easily.
"Do not worry young Took,"Aragorn tried to humor the scowling Pippin,"At least we did not starve."he said clamping his hand onto Pip's shoulder.
"Didn't complain when Merry cooked."Mumbled the hobbit who now stood,petted lip and furrowed brow ,with his arms folded."Worst whatever the it was I've ever had."
Everyone except the three hobbits were mounted on a horse (or pony).Aragorn and Gimli,who had now learned that he couldn't "Run as fast as any beast"had horses who were built for burden and could hold the two larger hobbits as well as their packs,and so they helped Merry and Sam onto them.As frodo had only a pony who,as nimble as he was,forever had trouble keeping with the rest,he rode alone.Legolas' beast was built for speed but could take the light weight Pippin,without being too weighed down.(As it was not a speeding ride they needed anyway.)
They rode and talked of nothing in particular,for many hours,passing the lake where the elf had visited earlier,they went on till twilight set in and began setting camp.Legolas looked a transfixed with a certain point beyond the trees.
"What is wrong?" whispered Aragorn,trying to look in the same direction as the elf.
"Smoke.."all the company heard this and ran to where he and Aragorn were standing,
"It's probably a small village"said Gimli looking bemused and turning to walk away,"Some people DO use fire to warm themselves-just as we are not."He said staring at the pile of sticks and remembering how cold he was.
"Village?"Repeated Merry,"People!"The hobbit looked round at the present company,quite excited.He enjoyed telling the story of the Fellowship to anyone who would listen,but usually to travelers,never in a village.He was thrilled at the thought of new faces.
"Food!"Shouted Pippin,thinking of their dwindling supply of nutrition.He took off in the direction of the smoke.Followed by Merry,who would not let the younger get there before him.
"No.."mumbled Aragorn as if in a trance."There is far more smoke than that in a fire place."
"A bonfire then!That means a party!"Said the excited Took without taking heed of the rangers warning tone.Frodo stayed by the man."I do not now what it is.."he drifted off.Soon he noticed the absence of the two Hobbits and the quickly retreating Dwarf and ran after them,Legolas and Frodo in tow."Samwise,look after the horses."on thinking again as to leaving the hobbit alone he ran faster,shouting to Frodo on the way"Stay with him!Keep the Sting at hand!"
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The three figures who had first run off toward the fire had come to a stop just at the edge of a clearing behind the bushes.They were in complete and terrified awe at the sight that lay before them.They were as still as in death and even their breathing was hushed.It was the fire....Burning as if lit by a flame from the sun.It was not from a fire place,or from a bonfire,but from burning cabins,with stains of blood red.But that is not what terrified them so..Many dark characters could be seen by the light of the fire.Not knowing what to do,they stood..waiting for a sign that they were dreaming or that Aragorn had arrived and wad soon to give instruction.Soon they heard the pounding footsteps of a man coming from the hill and turned.He and Legolas slowed as they had and gaped in terror before coming to senses.
"Go!Check for survivors!"As he said this they heard a quite noise from behind them.Sam and Frodo now joined the rest of the company with the horses behind them.
"Sorry Mr Strider Sir.We heard noises-'orrible noises,"he panted,"We thought it best if we pack and bring the horses."He now leant on his knees ,looking at the ground and breathing heavily,obviously from running down the hill at such a pace.
Frodo made sure that his friend was well,before he looked on the scene.No one had yet the courage to search for survivors until Legolas stepped forward quickly followed by everyone else,bar Sam who tethered the horses,and quickly pursued them.He looked in shock as Legolas got down on his haunches and turned over the limp,cloaked body of a fallen figure.A tear escaped his eye,though the fellowship could not see.
Sam to began weeping for the loss of such beautiful creatures.Sorrow and sympathy made his voice gentle and restrained as he finally said,
"They were elves..."
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I'm REALLY doing my best.I'm so sorry if you find many faults but it's the best I can do.Plz Review ...but don't flame.*I'm a nervous person when I first try things.*
Next chapter is taking the story into it's own.And I promise you meet Leonae,she's not all powerful,showy or TOTALLY special,but I think I've jumped on the "limited race" wagon .;
Hopefully the chapters after this'll be longer-I never know how to handle length(and if that sounds wrong to you as it did to me-please take your mind out of the gutter! :p)
This one is actually where the story Starts.But not the most exciting part..that comes next but you didn't hear it from me!
I'll shut up now -_-
Enjoy! Fudge!
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Fire
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It had been a night of well rest and good humor.Caution was not forgotten in any sense as, distant cries from scavenging wolves would cut the merriment every so often.The hobbits voiced songs and stories heard from the Shire-mostly Bilbo manufactured mind you,but no one could ever tire of such adventurous Hobbit stories.They had gone to their bedrolls and still the chatting of relaxed Hobbits,men,elves and Dwarves could be heard in quick mumbling tones and laughter.
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Sam witnessed the sunrise,or lack there of, and quickly set about his task of awaking his sleeping comrades.Pippin woke with an energetic snap and immediately demanded that Merry and Aragorn do the same as he quickly woke them up and began the fire,delving into their limited food supply he found and looked upon breakfast as the wolves of last night would. Frodo slept a little further away,as he enjoyed the boisterous companies display and also took part in it,he needed his time to recall the other happenings of the day.He wondered would stay in Rivendell and await their arrival or return to them after assuring an eager Arwen and Elrond that the company would be returning safely.Then with a gentle nudge he was awoken by Sam and background noise of Pippin's eagerness to gather sticks for the small fire(although breakfast was already on,he felt it needed more fuel.),through the grayness of the morning, with obvious thoughts of his stomach in mind.
Legolas was already up and had taken the flasks to refill them,which would take a while,for it was half a days walk to the nearest lake-which at the ambling of the fellowship would probably be their next campsite.Luckily for the elf he had one of the fastest horses known and the ride was not a task for him.He would take in the scenery of the once again,but, he hoped,by another way.Elves minds are so easily bored.
He chose the quickest and hardest path so that the company would go by a different way. Doing this he tested his riding skills and turning half a days ride in to only an hours.It is true that he did have to dismount his horse to lead it over some rocky terrain but for one so light footed as he,there lay no challenge.Sure enough he found a large lake and quickly filled flasks before setting about his ride back.
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"It's been a while hasn't it?"Asked a very parched Sam.The fellowship were packed and only awaited the return of the prince of Mirkwood with their water. "Only two hours master Hobbit"replied Gimli"Do not worry,he shall arrive soon enough"
"Yes,well done Pip..you managed to bring thirst upon the whole group!"
"Not my fault it over cooked!"He leaned closer to Merry and mumbled"I did ask you to watch it. I had to pack like everyone else!"With that Merry turned to the sound of approaching horses hooves.
"Good morn!"Said the cheerful elf throwing flasks down to them from his horse.He was done with his fast paced ride and would be able to keep with his friends without being antsy.
As their flasks were thrown into their hands they all sipped to rid them of Pippin's "original" cooking. Aragorn looked at Sam who was doing his best to clear away the cruelty to the name of breakfast.
"Leave it here Sam,It may hold back the wolves."Being serious but still with a hint of humor to him.
"Hold them back?!"laughed Merry"It would slay them!If there are any living orcs left I should like to have them eat it."
"I wouldn't wish it on the wolves sir.They may try to eat us but nothing's such a horrible death as this." His voice,as always was low and humble as he tapped the remainder of the blackened substance off the side of the pan.Gimli for some reason found this the most funny and had to stop half way through mounting his small horse to mock the small hobbit.Legolas just smiled down from atop his white beast,feeling a little pity for the younger of the hobbits.Frodo,as ever,was in a state somewhere between dream and thought as he packed the last of his bags onto his pony.As he was the only hobbit who rode himself he packed quite carefully so that his four-legged friend did not tire too easily.
"Do not worry young Took,"Aragorn tried to humor the scowling Pippin,"At least we did not starve."he said clamping his hand onto Pip's shoulder.
"Didn't complain when Merry cooked."Mumbled the hobbit who now stood,petted lip and furrowed brow ,with his arms folded."Worst whatever the it was I've ever had."
Everyone except the three hobbits were mounted on a horse (or pony).Aragorn and Gimli,who had now learned that he couldn't "Run as fast as any beast"had horses who were built for burden and could hold the two larger hobbits as well as their packs,and so they helped Merry and Sam onto them.As frodo had only a pony who,as nimble as he was,forever had trouble keeping with the rest,he rode alone.Legolas' beast was built for speed but could take the light weight Pippin,without being too weighed down.(As it was not a speeding ride they needed anyway.)
They rode and talked of nothing in particular,for many hours,passing the lake where the elf had visited earlier,they went on till twilight set in and began setting camp.Legolas looked a transfixed with a certain point beyond the trees.
"What is wrong?" whispered Aragorn,trying to look in the same direction as the elf.
"Smoke.."all the company heard this and ran to where he and Aragorn were standing,
"It's probably a small village"said Gimli looking bemused and turning to walk away,"Some people DO use fire to warm themselves-just as we are not."He said staring at the pile of sticks and remembering how cold he was.
"Village?"Repeated Merry,"People!"The hobbit looked round at the present company,quite excited.He enjoyed telling the story of the Fellowship to anyone who would listen,but usually to travelers,never in a village.He was thrilled at the thought of new faces.
"Food!"Shouted Pippin,thinking of their dwindling supply of nutrition.He took off in the direction of the smoke.Followed by Merry,who would not let the younger get there before him.
"No.."mumbled Aragorn as if in a trance."There is far more smoke than that in a fire place."
"A bonfire then!That means a party!"Said the excited Took without taking heed of the rangers warning tone.Frodo stayed by the man."I do not now what it is.."he drifted off.Soon he noticed the absence of the two Hobbits and the quickly retreating Dwarf and ran after them,Legolas and Frodo in tow."Samwise,look after the horses."on thinking again as to leaving the hobbit alone he ran faster,shouting to Frodo on the way"Stay with him!Keep the Sting at hand!"
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The three figures who had first run off toward the fire had come to a stop just at the edge of a clearing behind the bushes.They were in complete and terrified awe at the sight that lay before them.They were as still as in death and even their breathing was hushed.It was the fire....Burning as if lit by a flame from the sun.It was not from a fire place,or from a bonfire,but from burning cabins,with stains of blood red.But that is not what terrified them so..Many dark characters could be seen by the light of the fire.Not knowing what to do,they stood..waiting for a sign that they were dreaming or that Aragorn had arrived and wad soon to give instruction.Soon they heard the pounding footsteps of a man coming from the hill and turned.He and Legolas slowed as they had and gaped in terror before coming to senses.
"Go!Check for survivors!"As he said this they heard a quite noise from behind them.Sam and Frodo now joined the rest of the company with the horses behind them.
"Sorry Mr Strider Sir.We heard noises-'orrible noises,"he panted,"We thought it best if we pack and bring the horses."He now leant on his knees ,looking at the ground and breathing heavily,obviously from running down the hill at such a pace.
Frodo made sure that his friend was well,before he looked on the scene.No one had yet the courage to search for survivors until Legolas stepped forward quickly followed by everyone else,bar Sam who tethered the horses,and quickly pursued them.He looked in shock as Legolas got down on his haunches and turned over the limp,cloaked body of a fallen figure.A tear escaped his eye,though the fellowship could not see.
Sam to began weeping for the loss of such beautiful creatures.Sorrow and sympathy made his voice gentle and restrained as he finally said,
"They were elves..."
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I'm REALLY doing my best.I'm so sorry if you find many faults but it's the best I can do.Plz Review ...but don't flame.*I'm a nervous person when I first try things.*
Next chapter is taking the story into it's own.And I promise you meet Leonae,she's not all powerful,showy or TOTALLY special,but I think I've jumped on the "limited race" wagon .;