A/N: Thanks for the wonderful reviews. By the way, today's Elijah Wood's 22nd birthday. Happy Birthday, Elijah!

I woke up before the sun rose. I dressed myself in a blue tunic with green leggings. Then I put on my boots and a silver elven cloak to conceal myself among the forests we were going to travel through.

I checked through my bag to make sure everything was in place, including some food and a water bag. I brushed my hair up in a ponytail. As I looked at myself combing my long brown hair, I stopped and dropped the brush. I fell into the chair at the vanity and started to weep. Tears started flow out of my eyes as I realized that I might never get to see my family again.

After letting the flow of tears finish, I straightened up and went about my business again. "Get a hold of yourself, Ally," I said to myself as I neatly made my bed (I thought that since it was my last morning here, I might as well make my bed). "The journey hasn't started yet and you are already weeping like a baby. Shows how tough you are."

I stared at the bed. "Maybe I should make it look like somebody is still sleeping there," I thought to myself. "That way they can't expect me to bid goodbye to the Fellowship." I went to the closet and got out some pillows. I stuffed them under the blanket and adjusted them to make it look like my sleeping body. "There," I said in satisfaction. I picked up my belt that had my daggers hanging from it and swung my bow onto my shoulder. I looked around my room once more and kissed it goodbye (silly, I know). "Goodbye, room," I said softly and headed out the door.

I started toward the stables then stopped. "The stable boys would know that I came by if I took my horse," I thought to myself. I turned to my left and continued walking. A plan formed in my mind. Since I didn't know which way to go, I would have to follow the Fellowship and see which direction they go. So I went to the forest and climbed a tree to sit and wait.

As I sat in a tree at the edge of the forest with my cloak wrapped around me, I ate my breakfast. I don't know how long I waited but I did not see the Fellowship walk out of the palace until the Sun was about halfway up the highest point in the sky. Then, I saw Legolas emerge from the halls first, followed by Aragorn, Boromir, Gimli, the four hobbits, Gandalf, and my family.

Aragorn went to Arwen and drew her in a tight embrace. I sighed blissfully at the touching moment between the two. I noticed that Legolas watched the two closely also. Gimli was saying farewells to his father who had come along. Boromir was talking to one of his companions from Gondor. Gandalf, the hobbits, and my father were conversing. Just then, I saw my handmaid rush up to Elrond.

I stiffened. If the Fellowship knew that I was already gone, they would be on the lookout for me and it wouldn't be too late for them to return me back to the palace when they found me. Thankfully, I saw Elrond nod with a small smile.

I sighed with relief. They haven't discovered I was missing. "Thank the havens," I whispered softly. After what seemed like forever, the Fellowship began to wave goodbye and headed east. "Finally," I muttered.

I jumped down from my hiding spot and followed the Fellowship along the edge of the forest. Before I left the palace grounds, I looked back and said, "Goodbye Arwen. Goodbye Elrond. Goodbye Elladan and Elrohir. Goodbye palace. Goodbye, Ally!" and started on my way again.

A/N: I know that this was a short chapter. I'm very sorry! However, I think this was a very touching chapter. Review please!