01-23-2002
Note: I have read the books but I will follow more along the movie a bit more than the book merely because the simplified plot and actions are much easier to interpret into my fiction. Please do not hate me!
Meet Jaell Brandybuck: Chapter Fifteen
Frodo went on to explain the rest of what Gandalf had found out. "Sauron forged a secret ring that contained a sort of binding power over the other rings that belonged to the Men, Elves, and Dwarves. He poured into it his evilness and wicked ways…" he went on to give a full history of the ring he carried.
"Yes, and we are on our way to Bree because Gandalf will be there with more information and the such," Sam added.
"Well… I do not prefer The Prancing Pony's rough ways. It is no place for a lady, especially one as young as myself." Frodo nodded at my statement.
"I am going to agree with you on that," said Frodo. "Perhaps you should go on ahead on to Rivendell. Perhaps we will see you there on our way after Bree." I nodded and leaned against the tree.
"Maybe some rest and relaxation is in order…" I said, very close to nodding off. They agreed and got comfortable for a nap and fell off into dreams.
My slumber was dreamless but not without restlessness. Within the hour, I awoke and saw Sam still napping. The poor fellow looked tired so I was careful in standing up. I realized I did not see Frodo nearby and figured he must have taken a small stroll. I walked up to the path, choosing my footing carefully as it looked slippery. I saw the shadows cast by the sun and how dim they were becoming and saw it was nearing sundown. Walking up a small hill to get a better view of her journey home, I neared the top and that is where Frodo had gone. Setting myself next to him, he was the first to speak.
"She is beautiful," he said softly, referring to the sunset. "She paints Her love onto the sky, bidding namárië to Her adoring friends below, preparing for the entrance of Her good friend, the Moon." I smiled at his wonderful words. I felt I could surely listen forever to this wonderful speech. The silence was truly golden and mithril laden until broken by a hesitant call coming from Sam.
"Mister Frodo? Mister Frodo! Miss Jaell?!" We saw him running up the hill towards us. "I awoke and found you two gone. I was worried."
"Dear Sam, I apologize. You looked so peaceful, I did not want to cause you to stir," I told him while he was catching his breath.
"Oh… what a scare I had. I am glad you two are quite all right. Don't you lose him, Samwise Gamgee, and I thought I had. Oh, my poor heart." He sat down next to Frodo and saw what we had been watching and there was a catch in his breathing and spoke in a soft whisper. "My… She certainly knows how to put on a show for the weary. Oh, if the Gaffer could see this!" Frodo and I simply nodded in agreement as She was putting on Her final touches of pure elegance.
"I believe that if I could sit here forever with you two dears, I would." I said this and stood up simultaneously. "I must go to Rivendell to find myself. I feel now is the best time to get going." They looked at me in amazement.
"In the dark, Jaell?" Frodo asked, not leaving out the worrying tone. I laughed and realized that traveling at night would, of course, not be the best move.
"No… I suppose I will wait until morning," I responded with a tone of mocking exasperation. Upon the ending of the sentence, both Frodo and Sam stood up and we walked back to our small camp.
More to come…