A/N: Okay, I thought, hey, I already started this story, why not finish it, right? So, I guess I'll finish this and then I can start on another story. Now, I know the plot is the same as always but don't get angry! Disclaimer: I own Alliyah, Renéa, and I borrowed Meryl from the story The Two Princesses of Bamarre ( a good story, might I add)

The night before the Fellowship left was a banquet in their honor. I dressed in a midnight blue dress and followed my friends down to the hall, pretending that everything was okay. Although I was smiling on the outside, I was screaming in the inside. "How can everyone be so cheerful and pretend that nothing has changed?" I asked myself as I smiled to my beloved sister Arwen.

The past two months were torture to me. I argued with myself "To go or not to go?" every night and exhausted myself by doing so. Yesterday, I finally made up my mind: I should go. I was not wanted here. I could prove to everyone that I was not Arwen and shall never be like her in any form or shape.

I looked at Aragorn who was talking to the elf named Legolas. "I should tell him," I thought to myself. "What, are you nuts?! If you tell him, he would never let you go," I argued back. "Agreed, I will not tell."

Aragorn looked at me and beckoned me over. Legolas, who had his back turned to me, also looked my way. He gave me a small smile. I straightened up and walked confidently towards them.

I went to stand by Aragorn. "This is Princess Alliyah of Rivendell. Ally, this is Legolas Greenleaf of Mirkwood," Aragorn said proudly to me.

Legolas took my hand and gently kissed it. I had never heard such a beautiful voice in my entire 2, 9500 years. I hardly heard him say, "Pleased to meet you, Lady Alliyah." I must have stood dazed because after a long pause he added, "Milady, are you well?"

I quickly awoke from my trance and mentally kicked myself. "Yes, I am fine. I must have had a bit more wine that I could handle, for I felt a bit dizzy," I said confidently. I quickly pulled my hand away, reminding myself how he made me feel pathetic two months ago, giving me his sympathetic face. "You are mad at him, Ally," I reminded myself.

The three of us stood silently, avoiding each other's gaze. I stared intently at the punch bowl at the other end of the hall. Finally I was saved when I heard two familiarly warm voices calling me. I snapped up and saw four hobbits skipping merrily my way. "Ally!" Pippin cried with such joy that I couldn't help but smile.

"Hello, stranger. I have not seen you in a long time," I said to him. And it was the truth. I have not talked to the hobbits in the two months since we last saw each other in the study of Elrond.

"Ally!" another voice cried from across the room. I looked up from the hobbits at my feet and saw my friends beckoning me. I turned and excused myself from Aragorn and Legolas. Aragorn gave me a silent nod and Legolas gave me a smile. I grimly smiled back at him, for I was still cross toward him. "I look forward to seeing you at the dinner table, milady," he said quietly. I nodded, screaming at him bitterly in my mind that I did not have to intention of seeing him ever again.

I turned and walked toward my friends with the young hobbits behind me. "Ally, I don't believe you have talked to, or rather, properly talked to, the hobbits Frodo Baggins and Sam Gamgee," Renéa said. I turned around and almost collided with Pippin.

I smiled as the other hobbits caught up. "No, I don't believe I have," I answered looking at the two new hobbits. "However, I know who each of you are so introductions are not needed."

Frodo bowed. "Greetings, Princess Alliyah."

I rolled my eyes. "Please drop the act Frodo. You do not need to act like a gentleman towards me. I know that you are a playful hobbit that is not used to these etiquette ways and you should not be that way to me because I like people for who they are. Please call me Ally."

Frodo looked stunned. "Frodo, this is the female elf I told you about that sat with me listening to the Council," Sam explained. Frodo nodded in understanding. "But what I don't understand," Sam said as he looked at me, "is how you know he is a 'playful hobbit.'"

"Well, I took frequent walks in the gardens and I always see the four of you playing there, laughing and enjoying the time you have in Rivendell," I replied. At that moment, the dinner bell rang. "Come, let us feast," I said to the hobbits and extended a hand. Pippin smiled as he took my hand. Merry took Renéa's and Frodo took Meryl's. Sam took his place next to Frodo.

We must have looked rather strange, for when we walked into the dining hall, we received a few amused glances and warm smiles. I sat down in between Pippin and Merry with my friends surrounding them. Elrond looked at me warmly and I quickly turned away. Ever since our argument two months ago, I had tried my best to give him the cold shoulder. I only spoke to him when needed and I never sought him out to speak to him.

When I looked away, my eyes fell on the person sitting across from me and behold! it was Legolas the Elf! "Just what I need," I thought bitterly to myself. I must have been scowling, for Legolas gave me a questioning look. I grimaced at him and looked down the table. My eyes fell on Aragorn and Arwen sitting a bit further from us. I smiled at the couple, praying that Aragorn will return safe and sound to Arwen. Then I silently prayed that I would return safe and sound to Arwen, too.

A voice made me turn my attention back to my surroundings. "So, Princess Alliyah, I don't think we've had a very civilized conversion," Legolas said kindly, watching me with wonderful-did I just say wonderful?- blue eyes.

I smiled sweetly and said, "No I don't believe we had." Then I abruptly turned to Pippin who was on my right side and started a conversation with him. I noticed that Pippin, who had been listening to Legolas speaking to me, gave me a look that seemed to say "I-think-he's-talking-to-you-and-you- should-talk-back." However, I ignored it and continued speaking to him. Out of the corner of my eye, I could see that Legolas was a bit hurt at my actions and I almost-ALMOST- relented and apologized. But then, he turned around and started to answer Sam's eager questions about elves.

After dinner, I excused myself, much to my father's dismay, and headed to my room. I gathered all of my arrows that I had busied myself in making over the two months and took up a couple of throwing daggers. I headed downstairs to the servants' quarters to pick up some male clothes that I needed.

But guess who I bumped into. Legolas.

I was walking swiftly through the gardens (the servants' quarters were on the other side of the dining hall and, since I didn't want to be spotted, I had to go around) when a voice from behind one of the pillars spoke.

"Where are you going, milady?"

I jumped slightly at the voice and frowned when I saw who it was. "And what are you doing out here when you should be joining the festivities, my dear prince?" I asked, ignoring his question.

"I asked you first, milady."

"Well, if you must know, I was going to get my laundry from the servants' quarters. My maid forgot to bring it up today and, since I have nothing better to do, I was heading down to get it myself. Does that satisfy you, my lord?" I asked impatiently.

Legolas chuckled at my fiery response. "Of course, milady. I was merely curious."

"Well, you know what they say: 'Curiosity killed the cat'" I spat at him.

This time Legolas laughed heartily at my answer. "You have a sharp tongue, Ally!"

"Any idiot would have figured that out by now. And do not call me Ally, for only my friends can call me that," I said, anger swelling inside me. Who did he think he was, sneaking on me like that and laughing at me!

"I am sorry you do not see me as a friend, Princess. However, I hope that when I return from the quest, you would be able to see me as a friend instead of an enemy," he said, his voice suddenly full of sorrow.

"Well, I won't be here when you return from your trip. Now if you'll excuse me, I have my laundry to retrieve," I said briskly and walked around him. I left him standing there in the garden as I rushed out, not looking back. However, I could feel his gaze burning into my back as I hurried toward the exit.

I ran the rest of the way to the servants' quarters. Although they were surprised, the servants did not say comment. It was typical for me to collect male clothes, as I was always seen dressed in them. They were merely surprised by the hour I had decidd to retrieve them.

I walked back to my room, thankfully not interrupted by Legolas, and continued gathering things for my trip. Finally, after seeing that everything was in place, I went to my desk and began to write. I looked at my finished product once more:

My dearest Father, Please forgive me for what I had done and what I am about to do. I am sorry for the trouble and pain I had caused you. I promise you that when I return, I shall be a different person. Where I have gone and how long I will be gone, I can not say myself. Only that I love you and it tears my heart to have to leave you and my beloved friends. Give Arwen my love. Namaarie, Ada. Sincerely, Alliyah Evenstar I sighed and placed the note on my desk. I slowly took off my necklace that had a star on it my mother had given me and placed it next to the note. I changed into my nightgown and lay in bed. "Tomorrow will be a long day," I thought to myself. "For I have decided to follow the Fellowship."