As Frodo walked through the forest he thought about the ring. If it is so dangerous then why do i have it? He thought. Why not someone who knows what to do with it? He thought about what gandalf had told him. All of the dangerous creatures and things that might cross his path. As Frodo was thinking he heard a noise, hooves hitting the ground not far off. Frodo had no where to hide. As he scrambled around frantically he found a ditch that he scampered into. The black rider sensed the ring. He knew Frodo had it. Frodo was scrunching up as small as he could, trying hard not to put on the ring. All of a sudden there was a burst of light that surprised him. He no longer had the urge to put on the ring. There's an awful lot of neighing and whinnying. Thought Frodo. Wait a minute, that can't be only one horse! He stood up and when he turned around he had to squint to see through the light. Then all of a sudden the light went out. Frodo stepped backwards only to trip over a root and fall on his back. As he sat up and rubbed his eyes he saw what had saved him. A group of elves on horses. One elf came forward.
"I am Legolas Greenleaf of the Woodland Realm in Mirkwood. Me and my companions are headed to Rivendell. Where are you headed my little Hobbit?"
"I am on my way to the village of Bree by orders of Gandalf the Gray."
"Ahh. Gandalf. He is a friend of mine. He has told me to keep watch over the forests but he did not tell why. Now May I guess that you are Frodo Baggins and are on a mission to get the ring to Gandalf before the Enemy finds you."
"I am not sure myself of the reason he wants me to go to Bree but that could be it," said Frodo
"But you are Frodo Baggins?"
"Oh. Yes, yes. I should hope so."
"I fear for you. Those riders are likely to come again. I do not want you to get hurt. If you desire we can bring you to Bree."
" You have already done more than enough by saving my life. But if You insist then I shall be thankful for the ride, for my journey has been tiring."
"Then that is settled. We shall bring you to Bree."

Legolas lifted Frodo onto the horse and got on in back of him. As they set off Frodo had a few questions in his mind. Why did Gandalf send Legolas out to watch over the woods? Does he not trust me? Or did he have another mission for Legolas and i am delaying it. Legolas rode on and on. Soon they stopped. It was past nightfall and Frodo was eager to get some rest. Tiring to sleep on the horse did not work, even though it seemed to slide over the ground as the elves did. Frodo fell asleep quickly but the elves stayed awake discussing matters that Frodo knew nothing of.
"There will be a council in Rivendell. Though he does not know it, Frodo will be going there. Why gandalf is sending him to Bree I do not know. Maybe to see for himself that the ring is still safe, though i doubt that he does not trust me."

The elves eventually fell asleep with one elf on guard at all times even though it was not needed. For elves have extremely good hearing and would wake if there was even the slightest sound. They rose early in the morning and set off again. Frodo was now wide awake and he asked the question that he had been meaning to ask for a long while.
"Why are those riders following me?"
"They are looking for the ring. They will hunt you always until the ring is no longer in your possession. Once they get the ring they will bring in to Sauron. We must prevent that at all costs. If Sauron gets the ring he will destroy Middle Earth, and we would not want that to happen."
"Thank you. But that is much to much information for my little mind to take in all at once. Though I do get the point: Stay away from the Black Riders."
"Yes. Ahh. We have reached the village of Bree. I shall leave you here for you are now in good hands. Good bye Frodo."