The next two days passed much like the one before it. In the east, brown lifeless hills rolled away.Utter monotony. On the east bank there was green plains , and forests of rushes waving in the breeze. I couldn't see a living thing except for birds , and once in a while a beautiful black swan would sail into the sky. I pulled the elvish cloak tighter around me. I hate cloudy , grey days. I was supposed to be in front of the fireplace , reading and sipping hot chocolate. But nooooooooooo , I had to be in a boat in miserable weather.
Aragorn was on another ramble about the dangers of orcs patrolling the shores , but I paid no attention. They weren't going to get me. That's for sure, I told myself.
The night came and I slept not knowing of what had passed in the night. Gollum was following us . The eighth day of our journey finally came after 7 days of depressing scenery. Certainly was eventful , to say the least . Was nearly shot by a couple of Orc arrows. Heard a horrible screeching noise like nails on a blackboard from the eastern shore . A huge bird like creature flew over us. Legolas nocked an arrow and there was a harsh croaking scream as it vanished into the gloom. Ugh , yucky.
We slept in the boats which was NOT comfortable. And somewhat awkward considering I was still in Boromir's boat. He still hasn't apologized. Stupid git , won't talk to him until he apologizes. The 9th day came , and fog coated everything . I couldn't see in front of me . The fog faded later in the morning .
Had to haul boats.. er........ rather everyone else did. There are good things about being a girl .Followed portage-path until we reached Iittle pool that flowed back into the river. It was starting to rain , and everybody was depressed. Hey I don't blame them, especially since at that time my dress was sticking to my body. Which presented a disturbed sight. I still had leggings and the shirt . I told myself I'd put them on the next morning if I wasn't dead of hypothermia.
Was woken up early again by Merry.
"Bugger off , give me a few moments to change ok?" I snarled.
I slung my cloak across a low hanging branch which acted sorta like a screen . I pulled on the shirt and leggings , which felt much warmer than my clingy dress. I pulled the cloak back on and shoved the dress back into the tiny pack which Galadriel had given me (and I neglected to mention). I looked at my hair which was now matted and greasy.
"Do you want to cut it? " Aragorn asked almost sneaking up behind me. Twitching in suprise I whirled around.
"Oh gosh , I dunno , it's my hair , but ok."
Aragorn grabbed my hair and with one quick slice of his knife , I had the Middle Earth equivalent of a fringe cut.
"OH GOD. WHAT HAVE I DONE???" I yelled.
"There's no time to wonder , get in the boat ."
I got in the boat and immeditely the teasing began. " Little Maiden , or Little Warrior ? " Legolas laughed.
"You look like one of the village lads , " commented Merry.
"You're a lass right ? " asked Pippin.
Sam disapproved , " It isn't right..."
I blushed (which is something I don't do much) and shrank deeper into the boat. It's a good thing we set out straight away or else it would' ve continued all day.
The rain slowed , and the clouds disappeared. The channel grew narrow and as my eyes focused on gray shapes ahead. I realized they were statues. "Behold the Argonath , the Pillars of the Kings!" cried Aragorn. Two great sculptures rose before me. With blurred eyes and deep brows they frowned upon the North. Each left hand held out their hand in warning with an axe in the right. Great power and majesty they still had , and I adverted my gaze to avoid looking up.
We had reached the Gates. Black water swirled around the boats and made me nervous about falling in. Sam had it worse though , I thought he was going to be sick. The chasm was long and dark , but soon shot us into the lake Nen Hithoel. There was a silver beauty combined with the mist , to create a fairy realm. Night was already arriving and we landed at Parth Galen with its green lawn .
Aragorn was on another ramble about the dangers of orcs patrolling the shores , but I paid no attention. They weren't going to get me. That's for sure, I told myself.
The night came and I slept not knowing of what had passed in the night. Gollum was following us . The eighth day of our journey finally came after 7 days of depressing scenery. Certainly was eventful , to say the least . Was nearly shot by a couple of Orc arrows. Heard a horrible screeching noise like nails on a blackboard from the eastern shore . A huge bird like creature flew over us. Legolas nocked an arrow and there was a harsh croaking scream as it vanished into the gloom. Ugh , yucky.
We slept in the boats which was NOT comfortable. And somewhat awkward considering I was still in Boromir's boat. He still hasn't apologized. Stupid git , won't talk to him until he apologizes. The 9th day came , and fog coated everything . I couldn't see in front of me . The fog faded later in the morning .
Had to haul boats.. er........ rather everyone else did. There are good things about being a girl .Followed portage-path until we reached Iittle pool that flowed back into the river. It was starting to rain , and everybody was depressed. Hey I don't blame them, especially since at that time my dress was sticking to my body. Which presented a disturbed sight. I still had leggings and the shirt . I told myself I'd put them on the next morning if I wasn't dead of hypothermia.
Was woken up early again by Merry.
"Bugger off , give me a few moments to change ok?" I snarled.
I slung my cloak across a low hanging branch which acted sorta like a screen . I pulled on the shirt and leggings , which felt much warmer than my clingy dress. I pulled the cloak back on and shoved the dress back into the tiny pack which Galadriel had given me (and I neglected to mention). I looked at my hair which was now matted and greasy.
"Do you want to cut it? " Aragorn asked almost sneaking up behind me. Twitching in suprise I whirled around.
"Oh gosh , I dunno , it's my hair , but ok."
Aragorn grabbed my hair and with one quick slice of his knife , I had the Middle Earth equivalent of a fringe cut.
"OH GOD. WHAT HAVE I DONE???" I yelled.
"There's no time to wonder , get in the boat ."
I got in the boat and immeditely the teasing began. " Little Maiden , or Little Warrior ? " Legolas laughed.
"You look like one of the village lads , " commented Merry.
"You're a lass right ? " asked Pippin.
Sam disapproved , " It isn't right..."
I blushed (which is something I don't do much) and shrank deeper into the boat. It's a good thing we set out straight away or else it would' ve continued all day.
The rain slowed , and the clouds disappeared. The channel grew narrow and as my eyes focused on gray shapes ahead. I realized they were statues. "Behold the Argonath , the Pillars of the Kings!" cried Aragorn. Two great sculptures rose before me. With blurred eyes and deep brows they frowned upon the North. Each left hand held out their hand in warning with an axe in the right. Great power and majesty they still had , and I adverted my gaze to avoid looking up.
We had reached the Gates. Black water swirled around the boats and made me nervous about falling in. Sam had it worse though , I thought he was going to be sick. The chasm was long and dark , but soon shot us into the lake Nen Hithoel. There was a silver beauty combined with the mist , to create a fairy realm. Night was already arriving and we landed at Parth Galen with its green lawn .