THE DAYSTAR
BY: GABRIELLA THE FAIR
Chapter 7
PURELY RAQUEL
"What was she like, how would you explain her?" With a faraway smile, he looked up to the sky and answered, "She was the Daystar, lighting up the day during our darkest hour, warming the earth with her love." "She is as clear as the moon, as fair as the sun, and as glorious as an army under one banner"
To most she was a loving friend, her fairness lighting up the world, no matter what the weather. To some a companion, and one a lover and dream. Yet, many feared her dignity in her footsteps, power in her stride, and authority in her eyes. This is her story.
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"Here, take this, you might need it."
"Thank you, I appreciate it" Raquel took the extra blanket Katriel handed her.
"I can not believe you are actually going, I am going to miss you so much" Katriel sighed, "who will look at the stars with me?"
Raquel smiled sadly, "Just watch over Sun and Moon for me, they will join you when you want company, arwen too, please take good care of her." Katriel was to take Raquel's place and serve Arwen. Raquel bent down and touched each of the dogs on the top of their heads.
"You will miss them"
"I will miss everything."
Raquel looked to the sky. It was a cold and dreary day, much like her spirit, and the East Wind blew painfully chill. The Fellowship stood soundless, waiting for the final preparations to be made. It was early evening, and they had planned to start at dusk. Elrond then came out to speak to them.
"There are spies everywhere you travel. I do not doubt the news of the Ringwraiths has already reached him, and he will be enraged. He will send spies on foot or wing and will be searching the northern lands. Be wary of even the sky you walk beneath" he warned.
The Fellowhip had little war gear, for they planned to travel more than fight. Raquel had decided to take her bow and quiver, Sunstone, and her knives. Aragorn had his Ranger gear and sword, Anduril, and no other weapons. Boromir too had a long sword, though it was less of lineage than Aragorn's. He also bore his shield and horn. The Hobbits each had their sword from the barrow, and Frodo had Sting. Gimli carried an axe and light shirt of steel-rings. Legolas carried his bow and knives, simlar to those of Raquel's. They were each also stocked with food, coats, blankets and other gear, which was held by the pony, Bill.
"Raquel, are you to leave soon?" Arwen asked, walking out from the house.
"Yes, everything is almost set."
"I may never see you again." She stood next to where Raquel was standing.
"Do not say that, I will come back unscathed." Raquel said firmly.
"I will take your word for it" she said, "Come here, I have something to give you."
Quietly, Arwen lead Raquel into the house, leading her to room.
"What is it?"
"Just one second, let me get it, ah, here it is" Arwen produced a bottle from a drawer and gave it to Raquel. "Here, it is miruvor, Father told me to give it to you before you left."
"Tell Lord Elrond that I thank him deeply for this gift, for I think that I may not be the only one to use it."
Arwen nodded, "Now I will say my farewell, for you must get back out with the rest of the Company." she sighed, "I will never forgive you if you die"
"I won't, I promise. Curse me to the Halls of Mandos, that if I die, he will do a greater ill to me there".
Arwen reached out and embraced Raquel. When she let go, Raquel spoke.
"Are you to see us off?"
"Yes, I will"
"Then goodbye Arwen, I will see you again" with that, she bowed and left the room, walking out to the Fellowship.
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"You will tell me everything when you get back, so that I may write it in my book."
"Yes, Bilbo, I will" Frodo and Bilbo were huddled together in a corner in the Hall of Fire, where the Company was waiting for Gandalf to finish talking to Elrond so that they may begin their journey. Aragorn sat in a corner with his head bowed to his knees.
"Estel, we will come back, I promise you, please, you are stirring uneasiness in all of our hearts" Raquel spoke to Aragorn in Elvish, as to make sure nobody would heard, unless it were Legolas of course, "We are not going to die, Estel, we are going to save ourselves."
He looked up with a weak smile. "Though I may stir uneasiness in your heart, you somehow manage to do the same to me, though you do it with hope."
There was silence after that, not even Bilbo and Frodo could be heard, though Raquel thought she could hear Sam in the background somewhere, muttering something about rope. It was then that Gandalf made his soundless entrance with Elrond on his right. Elrond then spoke.
"This is my last word, the quest alone rests in the hands of the Ringbearer, to cast away the Ring in Mount Doom, nor to let anyone handle it, save the Company and the Counsel, and that is only in the greatest of need. The others go with him as free companions to help him along the way. They are allowed to turn aside and come back whenever they please, though I must warn you, it will be harder to leave the farther you travel, yet there is no oath or promise laid upon you further than you please. You do not yet know the strength of your hearts and cannot foretell the outcome of each path."
"Faithless is he who runs when the road is the darkest", said Gimli.
"Maybe, but do not let one walk in the dark, when he has not yet seen nightfall." said Elrond.
"Yet sworn word strengthen the heart, even as it quakes", said Gimli.
"Or shatter it," said Elrond, "Look not yet too far ahead! Go with hopeful hearts. Farewell and may the blessing of all Elves, Men, Free Folk (Youngin' Folk, lol, sry inside joke) go with you! May the shine upon your face!"
Then Bilbo bid his farwell, as well as Arwen. They made their way out of the House, leaving softly. Outside, many of Elrond's household stood and watched them leave, bidding them farewell with soft voices. Finally the Company turned, fading silently into the dusk. Raquel last caught a glimpse of Arwen standing with Elrond and Katriel with Sun and Moon at their feet. Though they saw her drawing away from them, they did not see her eyes, sadness winning over her pride.
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At the Ford they left the road and went southwards. Their plan was to hold this course west of the Mountains, for many days. Gandalf walked in front, Aragorn next, the others came behind, with Legolas and Raquel taking turns being the rearguard, for their keen Elven eyes were hardly amiss. This part of the journey was a dry and dreary one. Raquel remembered nothing except the cold wind, blowing constantly on them. They slept uneasily and never seemed to be warm. They traveled like this for many a day, and to the hobbits, they seemed to get nowhere. Yet, steadily the Mountains rose into view, and the Fellowship knew they made some progress. They also passed through the country of Hollin, where Elves of old once dwelled, though long ago they seeked the Havens. That morning they climbed a small hill that were overlooked by the Mountains. There they lit a fire and had a merry meal.
Sam started to get out his pots and pans to cook with, for usually he cooked, but Raquel stopped him.
"I will cook today Sam", Raquel walked over and took a pot from him.
"I'm fine, Raquel" he said, this time not hesitating at her name because she had asked everyone not to call her "Lady".
"No, please, I will cook, go and join Aragorn, he is watching Pippin, Merry, and Boromir", she gestured to Aragorn.
"Thank you Raquel, but if you'll let me, can I at least go get the water?"
A smile lit on her face, "Of course, Sam, go ahead", he took a pot and went to go fill it. Raquel stood and the searched the site for sticks and dry leaves for the fire. Gandalf was in a corner, smoking his pipe and obviously deep in thought, while Gimli could be heard talking to him.
"We must hold to this course west of the Misty Mountains for forty days. If our luck holds, the Gap of Rohan will still be open to us, and from there our road turns east toward Mordor." Gandalf said to himself between smoke rings.
Legolas was on watch, while Pippin and Merry practiced sword fighting with Boromir. Aragorn and Frodo watched. Raquel gathered up all the sticks she needed and started the fire. A few minutes later, Sam came with the water.
"Here you go Raquel." he handed her the pot.
"Thanks Sam, now go and relax for a bit, the food should be ready in a couple of minutes" He nodded and made his way toward Aragorn and Frodo.
"Very good. Again!" Boromir nodded to the hobbits.
Raquel heated the water and prepared the food. After it was done she took out some plates and utensils and filled them. She took them to Sam, Frodo and Aragorn.
"Food!" said Pippin, "It's done already?"
He ran over, with Merry close behind, to the food. They filled their plates and Raquel got one for Boromir. Again, she got some food for Gandalf and Gimli, overhearing their discussion.
"If anyone were to ask my opinion, which I note they have not, I would say we're taking the long way around! Gandalf, we could go through the Mines of Moria. My cousin Balin would give us a royal welcome!"
"No, Gimli, I would not take the road through Moria unless I had no other choice." Gandalf said quietly.
"Excuse me, Gimli, Gandalf, but here is some food." said Raquel.
Each took theirs with a short thank you. She filled two more plates for Legolas and herself. She looked for him and saw him standing some ways off.
"Legolas, here" she walked to him and handed him a plate, "you must eat sometime".
He looked at the plate she held for him, then looked at her.
"Stop staring and eat, it is getting cold" said Raquel.
Again he hesitated, but finally took it with a soft thank you.
She turned and left, but stopped to make sure he would really eat it. When he did take a bite, she went to her own food. The hobbits had again taken up their sword fighting. When everyone was done with their food. Raquel gathered up some plates and put them away and then went to go watch the hobbits. Merry waited while Pippin took his turn.
"Raquel," said Aragorn, "why don't you help Merry?"
"Do you mind?" Raquel asked Merry.
"No, not at all" he replied.
"Fine then." she drew Sunstone and slashed at him, he blocked and and she repeated.
"Move your feet!" Aragorn commented.
With that, Boromir accidentally bumped Pippin.
"Ow!"
"Sorry!" said Boromir.
Pippin dropped his sword and kicked Boromir in the shins and tackled him. Merry joined in, and the two of them wrestled Boromir to the ground. Raquel smiled and sheathed Sunstone, but noticed Legolas moving swiftly to the other side of the camp. She joined him, looking closely at the horizon.
"What is that?" asked she.
"I do not know." he answered, brows knitted together.
"What's that?" asked Sam behind them.
"It's nothing, just a wisp of cloud." Gimli answered, shrugging his shoulders, but everyone looked up.
"It's moving fast, against the wind." Boromir stated, while lifting Pippin off him.
Legolas' eyes went huge, "Crebain from Dunland! Hide!" he yelled.
Everyone gathered his or her possessions and Sam put out the fire. Luckily, the pots and plates were already put away. While everyone was moving, Raquel stood there staring at the crows approaching them. Her necklace lit up, warming her neck gently. The closer they got, the hotter it got. Though she heard and saw everything around her, she seemed to be in a daze, just watching as they approached her. She wanted to move, but she couldn't feel anything but the warmth growing from the necklace.
"Raquel, come on, hide!" Aragorn shouted at her, but when she didn't move her ran toward her, though his hands were full of his gear.
"Someone, grab her!" said Aragorn. He turned to go find a place.
Raquel heard everything, saw everything, she knew what was going on, she just couldn't move. She closed her eyes, a tired feeling coming over her. No matter how hard she fought, she felt her mind recede inside of herself, like she left reality for a moment. She didn't even feel Legolas grab her arm and pull her into hiding. It was then they told her (for she remembered none of this) that she opened her eyes and tried to scream; though he covered her mouth. After that, she started to "wake up", like she remembered seeing the crows above them and hearing them as they past. Yet, what she remembered most was the burning, like a flame, around and up her neck. She looked down, and saw that her necklace was burning Shakily, she reached for the clasp of necklace. When she undid it, the burning stopped. She let out a sigh and leaned against the earth behind her.
"They are gone" Legolas whispered beside her, "What happened?" he asked, turning to her.
"I do not know" she answered wearily. He turned back to the opening of the hiding.
"I have heard you say that before, though you did not mean it, so what happened?" he asked her more commanding this time. She looked away. He glanced at her, then shook his head.
"You have a pure heart, yet are stubborn all the same, come, all is clear." he got up and climbed swiftly out of the hiding. She followed more stiffly.
"Raquel?" Aragorn came and looked at her questioningly. Again, she shook her head.
"Spies for Saruman. The passage south is being watched. We will have to go over the pass of Caradhras." Gandalf pointed to the lone mountain.
"We will set out tonight, gather your things." Gandalf turned away from them, something obviously troubled him.
Raquel did the same, going to go get her stuff (which Aragorn had hidden for her). She looked quickly at the necklace, and then put it back on.
"You need a name, necklace," Raquel whispered. She turned and looked at the sky, which was just about to set, "you are trying to tell me something, but what is it?" she turned away and gathered her things.
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hey every1! how was it? yea, next chapter, the Caradhras, that probably says a lot. I would like to thank all the new ppl who reviewed for me-
Kimi-gal- thanx! I re-did all the chapters so they're easier to read, its got messed up while uploading. thanx again!
bennie-anita (otherwise known as.lol)- hey how ya doin? thanx, u really didn't have to review, but u did, so ill settle for that. lol (~handy dandy~)
valin- yea, I luv Raquel and I wish I could be her! theres more info to come latta about her (mysterious look on her face) lol, anywho, yea, im goin to update as quickly as I can. thanx for the support!
what else? ummm. o yea! be looking for my new fic to come. It's totally interactive and should be up in a couple of days. ill give you more info later. I guess I have nothin else to say. cya guys around!
"What was she like, how would you explain her?" With a faraway smile, he looked up to the sky and answered, "She was the Daystar, lighting up the day during our darkest hour, warming the earth with her love." "She is as clear as the moon, as fair as the sun, and as glorious as an army under one banner"
To most she was a loving friend, her fairness lighting up the world, no matter what the weather. To some a companion, and one a lover and dream. Yet, many feared her dignity in her footsteps, power in her stride, and authority in her eyes. This is her story.
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"Here, take this, you might need it."
"Thank you, I appreciate it" Raquel took the extra blanket Katriel handed her.
"I can not believe you are actually going, I am going to miss you so much" Katriel sighed, "who will look at the stars with me?"
Raquel smiled sadly, "Just watch over Sun and Moon for me, they will join you when you want company, arwen too, please take good care of her." Katriel was to take Raquel's place and serve Arwen. Raquel bent down and touched each of the dogs on the top of their heads.
"You will miss them"
"I will miss everything."
Raquel looked to the sky. It was a cold and dreary day, much like her spirit, and the East Wind blew painfully chill. The Fellowship stood soundless, waiting for the final preparations to be made. It was early evening, and they had planned to start at dusk. Elrond then came out to speak to them.
"There are spies everywhere you travel. I do not doubt the news of the Ringwraiths has already reached him, and he will be enraged. He will send spies on foot or wing and will be searching the northern lands. Be wary of even the sky you walk beneath" he warned.
The Fellowhip had little war gear, for they planned to travel more than fight. Raquel had decided to take her bow and quiver, Sunstone, and her knives. Aragorn had his Ranger gear and sword, Anduril, and no other weapons. Boromir too had a long sword, though it was less of lineage than Aragorn's. He also bore his shield and horn. The Hobbits each had their sword from the barrow, and Frodo had Sting. Gimli carried an axe and light shirt of steel-rings. Legolas carried his bow and knives, simlar to those of Raquel's. They were each also stocked with food, coats, blankets and other gear, which was held by the pony, Bill.
"Raquel, are you to leave soon?" Arwen asked, walking out from the house.
"Yes, everything is almost set."
"I may never see you again." She stood next to where Raquel was standing.
"Do not say that, I will come back unscathed." Raquel said firmly.
"I will take your word for it" she said, "Come here, I have something to give you."
Quietly, Arwen lead Raquel into the house, leading her to room.
"What is it?"
"Just one second, let me get it, ah, here it is" Arwen produced a bottle from a drawer and gave it to Raquel. "Here, it is miruvor, Father told me to give it to you before you left."
"Tell Lord Elrond that I thank him deeply for this gift, for I think that I may not be the only one to use it."
Arwen nodded, "Now I will say my farewell, for you must get back out with the rest of the Company." she sighed, "I will never forgive you if you die"
"I won't, I promise. Curse me to the Halls of Mandos, that if I die, he will do a greater ill to me there".
Arwen reached out and embraced Raquel. When she let go, Raquel spoke.
"Are you to see us off?"
"Yes, I will"
"Then goodbye Arwen, I will see you again" with that, she bowed and left the room, walking out to the Fellowship.
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"You will tell me everything when you get back, so that I may write it in my book."
"Yes, Bilbo, I will" Frodo and Bilbo were huddled together in a corner in the Hall of Fire, where the Company was waiting for Gandalf to finish talking to Elrond so that they may begin their journey. Aragorn sat in a corner with his head bowed to his knees.
"Estel, we will come back, I promise you, please, you are stirring uneasiness in all of our hearts" Raquel spoke to Aragorn in Elvish, as to make sure nobody would heard, unless it were Legolas of course, "We are not going to die, Estel, we are going to save ourselves."
He looked up with a weak smile. "Though I may stir uneasiness in your heart, you somehow manage to do the same to me, though you do it with hope."
There was silence after that, not even Bilbo and Frodo could be heard, though Raquel thought she could hear Sam in the background somewhere, muttering something about rope. It was then that Gandalf made his soundless entrance with Elrond on his right. Elrond then spoke.
"This is my last word, the quest alone rests in the hands of the Ringbearer, to cast away the Ring in Mount Doom, nor to let anyone handle it, save the Company and the Counsel, and that is only in the greatest of need. The others go with him as free companions to help him along the way. They are allowed to turn aside and come back whenever they please, though I must warn you, it will be harder to leave the farther you travel, yet there is no oath or promise laid upon you further than you please. You do not yet know the strength of your hearts and cannot foretell the outcome of each path."
"Faithless is he who runs when the road is the darkest", said Gimli.
"Maybe, but do not let one walk in the dark, when he has not yet seen nightfall." said Elrond.
"Yet sworn word strengthen the heart, even as it quakes", said Gimli.
"Or shatter it," said Elrond, "Look not yet too far ahead! Go with hopeful hearts. Farewell and may the blessing of all Elves, Men, Free Folk (Youngin' Folk, lol, sry inside joke) go with you! May the shine upon your face!"
Then Bilbo bid his farwell, as well as Arwen. They made their way out of the House, leaving softly. Outside, many of Elrond's household stood and watched them leave, bidding them farewell with soft voices. Finally the Company turned, fading silently into the dusk. Raquel last caught a glimpse of Arwen standing with Elrond and Katriel with Sun and Moon at their feet. Though they saw her drawing away from them, they did not see her eyes, sadness winning over her pride.
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At the Ford they left the road and went southwards. Their plan was to hold this course west of the Mountains, for many days. Gandalf walked in front, Aragorn next, the others came behind, with Legolas and Raquel taking turns being the rearguard, for their keen Elven eyes were hardly amiss. This part of the journey was a dry and dreary one. Raquel remembered nothing except the cold wind, blowing constantly on them. They slept uneasily and never seemed to be warm. They traveled like this for many a day, and to the hobbits, they seemed to get nowhere. Yet, steadily the Mountains rose into view, and the Fellowship knew they made some progress. They also passed through the country of Hollin, where Elves of old once dwelled, though long ago they seeked the Havens. That morning they climbed a small hill that were overlooked by the Mountains. There they lit a fire and had a merry meal.
Sam started to get out his pots and pans to cook with, for usually he cooked, but Raquel stopped him.
"I will cook today Sam", Raquel walked over and took a pot from him.
"I'm fine, Raquel" he said, this time not hesitating at her name because she had asked everyone not to call her "Lady".
"No, please, I will cook, go and join Aragorn, he is watching Pippin, Merry, and Boromir", she gestured to Aragorn.
"Thank you Raquel, but if you'll let me, can I at least go get the water?"
A smile lit on her face, "Of course, Sam, go ahead", he took a pot and went to go fill it. Raquel stood and the searched the site for sticks and dry leaves for the fire. Gandalf was in a corner, smoking his pipe and obviously deep in thought, while Gimli could be heard talking to him.
"We must hold to this course west of the Misty Mountains for forty days. If our luck holds, the Gap of Rohan will still be open to us, and from there our road turns east toward Mordor." Gandalf said to himself between smoke rings.
Legolas was on watch, while Pippin and Merry practiced sword fighting with Boromir. Aragorn and Frodo watched. Raquel gathered up all the sticks she needed and started the fire. A few minutes later, Sam came with the water.
"Here you go Raquel." he handed her the pot.
"Thanks Sam, now go and relax for a bit, the food should be ready in a couple of minutes" He nodded and made his way toward Aragorn and Frodo.
"Very good. Again!" Boromir nodded to the hobbits.
Raquel heated the water and prepared the food. After it was done she took out some plates and utensils and filled them. She took them to Sam, Frodo and Aragorn.
"Food!" said Pippin, "It's done already?"
He ran over, with Merry close behind, to the food. They filled their plates and Raquel got one for Boromir. Again, she got some food for Gandalf and Gimli, overhearing their discussion.
"If anyone were to ask my opinion, which I note they have not, I would say we're taking the long way around! Gandalf, we could go through the Mines of Moria. My cousin Balin would give us a royal welcome!"
"No, Gimli, I would not take the road through Moria unless I had no other choice." Gandalf said quietly.
"Excuse me, Gimli, Gandalf, but here is some food." said Raquel.
Each took theirs with a short thank you. She filled two more plates for Legolas and herself. She looked for him and saw him standing some ways off.
"Legolas, here" she walked to him and handed him a plate, "you must eat sometime".
He looked at the plate she held for him, then looked at her.
"Stop staring and eat, it is getting cold" said Raquel.
Again he hesitated, but finally took it with a soft thank you.
She turned and left, but stopped to make sure he would really eat it. When he did take a bite, she went to her own food. The hobbits had again taken up their sword fighting. When everyone was done with their food. Raquel gathered up some plates and put them away and then went to go watch the hobbits. Merry waited while Pippin took his turn.
"Raquel," said Aragorn, "why don't you help Merry?"
"Do you mind?" Raquel asked Merry.
"No, not at all" he replied.
"Fine then." she drew Sunstone and slashed at him, he blocked and and she repeated.
"Move your feet!" Aragorn commented.
With that, Boromir accidentally bumped Pippin.
"Ow!"
"Sorry!" said Boromir.
Pippin dropped his sword and kicked Boromir in the shins and tackled him. Merry joined in, and the two of them wrestled Boromir to the ground. Raquel smiled and sheathed Sunstone, but noticed Legolas moving swiftly to the other side of the camp. She joined him, looking closely at the horizon.
"What is that?" asked she.
"I do not know." he answered, brows knitted together.
"What's that?" asked Sam behind them.
"It's nothing, just a wisp of cloud." Gimli answered, shrugging his shoulders, but everyone looked up.
"It's moving fast, against the wind." Boromir stated, while lifting Pippin off him.
Legolas' eyes went huge, "Crebain from Dunland! Hide!" he yelled.
Everyone gathered his or her possessions and Sam put out the fire. Luckily, the pots and plates were already put away. While everyone was moving, Raquel stood there staring at the crows approaching them. Her necklace lit up, warming her neck gently. The closer they got, the hotter it got. Though she heard and saw everything around her, she seemed to be in a daze, just watching as they approached her. She wanted to move, but she couldn't feel anything but the warmth growing from the necklace.
"Raquel, come on, hide!" Aragorn shouted at her, but when she didn't move her ran toward her, though his hands were full of his gear.
"Someone, grab her!" said Aragorn. He turned to go find a place.
Raquel heard everything, saw everything, she knew what was going on, she just couldn't move. She closed her eyes, a tired feeling coming over her. No matter how hard she fought, she felt her mind recede inside of herself, like she left reality for a moment. She didn't even feel Legolas grab her arm and pull her into hiding. It was then they told her (for she remembered none of this) that she opened her eyes and tried to scream; though he covered her mouth. After that, she started to "wake up", like she remembered seeing the crows above them and hearing them as they past. Yet, what she remembered most was the burning, like a flame, around and up her neck. She looked down, and saw that her necklace was burning Shakily, she reached for the clasp of necklace. When she undid it, the burning stopped. She let out a sigh and leaned against the earth behind her.
"They are gone" Legolas whispered beside her, "What happened?" he asked, turning to her.
"I do not know" she answered wearily. He turned back to the opening of the hiding.
"I have heard you say that before, though you did not mean it, so what happened?" he asked her more commanding this time. She looked away. He glanced at her, then shook his head.
"You have a pure heart, yet are stubborn all the same, come, all is clear." he got up and climbed swiftly out of the hiding. She followed more stiffly.
"Raquel?" Aragorn came and looked at her questioningly. Again, she shook her head.
"Spies for Saruman. The passage south is being watched. We will have to go over the pass of Caradhras." Gandalf pointed to the lone mountain.
"We will set out tonight, gather your things." Gandalf turned away from them, something obviously troubled him.
Raquel did the same, going to go get her stuff (which Aragorn had hidden for her). She looked quickly at the necklace, and then put it back on.
"You need a name, necklace," Raquel whispered. She turned and looked at the sky, which was just about to set, "you are trying to tell me something, but what is it?" she turned away and gathered her things.
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hey every1! how was it? yea, next chapter, the Caradhras, that probably says a lot. I would like to thank all the new ppl who reviewed for me-
Kimi-gal- thanx! I re-did all the chapters so they're easier to read, its got messed up while uploading. thanx again!
bennie-anita (otherwise known as.lol)- hey how ya doin? thanx, u really didn't have to review, but u did, so ill settle for that. lol (~handy dandy~)
valin- yea, I luv Raquel and I wish I could be her! theres more info to come latta about her (mysterious look on her face) lol, anywho, yea, im goin to update as quickly as I can. thanx for the support!
what else? ummm. o yea! be looking for my new fic to come. It's totally interactive and should be up in a couple of days. ill give you more info later. I guess I have nothin else to say. cya guys around!