Disclaimer-don't own them. I do own Ariel. Hi to all the people that have reviewed! Thank you so much! My mom read it and thought it would be somebody that I made up, and I was going to make it Faramir.  Yes, he is going in Boromir's place, beings, as he is deader than a doornail…. Lol.

Oh well I did not like Boromir anyways. But then who does? Anyone? Anyone? Not all at once now! Lol.

A little fluff in this chapter. If you do not like it, sorry I am just experimenting. I changed the genre to romance as well. There will not be too much though. I am just curious to see what everyone thinks of it…

~*~*~*~Chapter 10~*~*~*

            "Who are you?" I asked. The cloaked person slowly removed the cloak and I felt my eyes widen.  Before me stood a man clothed head to toe in black. He had black breeches and a black tunic.  His skin was tan, showing that he was out in the sun quite a bit. He had piercing blue eyes and light reddish hair that shone copper in the fading sunlight. He looked to only be about in his mid- twenties. Then I noticed the non-pointed ears.  He was a human, and Legolas did not know him.

"Gimli, I do not know your friend." He said. The man looked at Legolas.

"I am Faramir. Once the brother to Boromir.  Elrond has called me as well. I only know a little of why." He leaned on his large broad sword.  His attention turned to me. "Who are you?" he asked. I drew myself up. This ought to be fun to see how he reacts…

"I am Ariel." I said. He did a double take. "Howdy."

"You are the one Elrond told me of. You possess the ring don't you?" It was not a question but a remark. I nodded and remembered how the 1st ring had consumed his brother. 'Hope that does not happen here. Faramir seems pretty cool.  At least I think so… I don't remember him being iffy.'  I turned to the four hobbits.

"Welcome to Rivendell. This is not the first time,  right?" Pippin walked up to me.

"Yep. We av' been here only once before.  Back when that ring…" he left off when he saw Frodo and Sam both flinch. "Oh. Sorry." He blushed and looked down. Frodo clapped him on the shoulder and smiled at him. 'Open mouth, insert foot.' I thought dryly.

"We are here to escort you to Rivendell and then I believe that another council will be held. Come, there is a storm heading here and I do not wish to be caught in it." Legolas said. We began to walk, Legolas and I both leading our horses and walking beside them.

I had looked up at the sky in worry when I heard light thunder. We were at least another 45 minutes from Rivendell. Oh this is going to be fun, traveling with 4 wet hobbits and a wet dwarf. Loads of fun…

Sure enough it began to rain and all but Legolas and I had waterproof cloaks. He didn't seem to be bothered by the fact but I was cold. I shivered and walked on.  Faramir stepped up beside me and draped a warm cloak over my shoulders. With almost numb fingers I pulled it closer. "T-thanks." I stuttered. He still had his cloak on and I stopped puzzled. "You had another cloak?"

"Yes, I come prepared…" he grinned at me. "Unlike a certain girl I barely know." He laughed and ducked the swipe I threw at him. "You shall have to be quicker than that." he stopped when a pile of mud hit him in the back of the head. Merry and Pippin were giggling and wiping mud off their hands. Faramir sighed and pulled his cloak closer.

"You are used to this, I take it." Legolas said, amused. Faramir nodded.

"They have been at these antics ever since I have arrived. Pity me. I pity myself…" He rolled his eyes when Pippin called out from behind.

"We have not been that much trouble. We've limited our pranks to a few! Honest!" then as an after thought he began to count. "Well… there was that one in the beginning. Then after that at the ford... Then there was the time…" I snickered and turned to Legolas. He didn't seem to be bothered by the fact that it was pouring rain and he was soaking wet. I envied him for that reason. Soon we had reached the outer gate of Rivendell and entered.  The guards just smiled at the sight of one muddy human, four wet hobbits, two wet elves, and a quiet and wet muddy dwarf.

We walked up the stairs and Elrond greeted us. "As glad as I am to see all of you safe and sound, I think we should avoid the pleasantries until all of you are dry. I will have someone show each of you to your rooms. Perhaps Ariel could show Faramir to his rooms. The hobbits already know their way around and I believe that you, Legolas will want to talk to Gimli."

Legolas nodded, with a glance to Ariel, led Gimli off toward his room. The hobbits walked off in the direction of the kitchen. Faramir came after me and I led him to the guest rooms.  It was almost dinner and I was tired and wet. Faramir walked behind me and barely made a sound.  It occurred to me that I did know where the guest rooms were, since I was currently in one, but I did not know where Elrond wanted me to put him.  My worries were in vain. There was his saddlebags already by the room that was beside my own. 

"Well it seems that they have already taken the liberty of dropping your luggage at the room you are going to have. Do you want me to show you around later? Dinner should be in about a hour or so." I smiled at him, and began to take off his cloak. He helped me and folded it up, and held it in one hand.

"I will see you after we are all dry, no?" he asked. I nodded and he brushed a kiss on my fingers. I blushed and said a rather hasty goodbye. He walked into his room and closed the door. I leaned against my door. 'Bloody hell. What have I gotten myself into now?' I thought.

Ok I know I promised that there would be the council, but I had to get another chapter out. I kind of get a head of myself some times… as always read and review!! Thanks!!

~*~Crimson Angel~*~