Disclaimer- None of the characters are mine except Camellia thus far. Please don't sue.

Thank you to my wonderful reviewers Abby, Megan, and LoTR Fanatic. (LoTR Fanatic please don't tell Marmadas. ;) )

Chapter Three- Rest And Relaxation

Pippin knocks confidently on the front door. Murmurs are heard coming from the inside as the Tooks try to figure out who in Middle Earth would be calling at this time of the evening. Within a matter of minutes the door was opened by Pippin's sister Pervincia.

"Gracious Peregrin Took, where have you been all day and who is this lass that you brought home with you?" Pervincia asked smiling widely as Pippin and Camellia entered.

"Pervincia dear, who was that at the door?" Asked Eglantine from the other room.

"It's Pippin mother and he brought a girl home with him!"

Eglantine hurried into the front room, laughing. Pippin and Ella both blushed crimson.

"What is your name dear and how long have you known my Pippin?"

"My name is Camellia, I have only known him a few hours I am afraid. I fell and hit my head on a rock and then everything went black. Peregrin found me, helped me up, and then brought me here."

"Ella had a nasty fall, Mum, could you check her out and make sure that she has nothing worse than a terrible headache?"

"Yes certainly. Come along Ella, I will prepare the guest room next to Pippin's for you."

"Thank you kindly Mrs. Took but I hate to cause you any trouble."

"No trouble at all Ella dear. It is not often that Pippin brings a friend home, 'cept Master Merry of course, and least ways never one that's a lass." Eglantine leads Camellia down several corridors.

Ella glances around while walking. The house was absolutely gorgeous! There was a plush runner down the center of the hallway, watercolor paintings of landscapes and oil paintings of Took ancestors were hung on the wood paneled walls. When the finally reached the end of the long corridor Camellia was still in awe of her surroundings.

"Here is your room dear," said Eglantine smiling as she placed the candlestick down on the étagère at the end of the hallway next to a vase of lovely red flowers. "Pip's is right across the hall. If you are in need of anything at all do not hesitate knocking on his door to ask for it. I am sure he will not mind in the slightest." She opens the door to the guestroom before smiling happily at Ella. "Goodnight dear." Eglantine strode quickly back from the direction from whence they came, leaving the candle with Ella.

Ella sighed, picking up the candle and heading into the room, grateful for a chance to rest in peace and quiet. Little did she know she would not rest for long.