A/N: Keep the reviews coming! Corrections: As I was pointed out several
times, Aragorn is not Elendil. He is Elessar. Also, Ally is not 2,9500. She
is 2,950 ( I added an extra 0) Another thing is that it is not Rivendall:
it is Rivendell. Sorry! Thank you for the corrections! Okay, I think I
should also try to suggest some stories that you all might like to read.
This chapter's suggestion is "Broken" by Dinathiel. It is a very, VERY good
story and I really recommend it.
I followed the Fellowship in the woods until the forest ended. Then, I used my elven eyesight to watch the group as I stayed away in a safe distance. The Fellowship stopped two or three times during the day to eat or to let the poor hobbits rest. I watched as Pippin fell behind often and felt like running to him and carrying him on my back. But then, I would realize that once the Fellowship found me, they would be able to whisk me back to the palace in no time at all.
Conversing with each other seemed to be hard for the Fellowship. The hobbits were too tired to talk to each other. Gandalf and Legolas kept to themselves. Boromir didn't seem to trust anyone but the little hobbits. Gimli did not seem to like to talk. The only person that had a connection with everyone was Aragorn.
They reached a hill that had many rocks on it. I finally decided that I didn't want to trail behind them but to walk side by side with them. I felt that we were already a good distance from Rivendell (3 days distance, to be exact). I caught up to them while they rested to eat their lunch.
I hid behind one of the rocks as I watched the Fellowship. Elessar was sitting on a rock, smoking and watching the hobbits practicing sword fighting with Boromir. I watched Gandalf sitting on a rock, also smoking his pipe, sitting with a thoughtful expression on his elderly face. Gimli was grumbling about going the long way around. Legolas was the closest to me. He was the one that appealed to me the most. He seemed to know that I was following them because he would occasionally turn around to glance behind them. This time, however, he seemed to know that I was close by, for he then walked up to Aragorn and said, "Friend, I fear someone has been following us."
Aragorn immediately stood up. I started to panic and wanted to run away. I cursed myself for not being careful. However, my cursing brought the pair's attention my way. The next thing I knew, I had an arrow and sword pointed at my face.
When Aragorn and Legolas realized who it was, they immediately lowered their weapons. "Is this how you greet friends?" I asked meekly.
Aragorn's face turned from shock to pure anger. I had never seen him that angry before and frankly, I do not want to see him that way again. "What is going on, Ally? Elrond told us that you were still fast asleep when we left. How long have you been following us? Don't you know the dangers along the way? What if you were killed? What if you got lost? What if Elrond caught you? Ally." he said as he caught his breath. He was shaking violently and his face had turned red with anger. Then he resumed his scolding.
By now, every member of the Fellowship was looking our way. Boromir looked stunned to see me. The hobbits looked happy. Gimli looked confused and Gandalf looked like he knew all along.
Legolas, the dumb elf that he was, just looked at me sympathetically. I glared at him with a don't-give-that-look-and-help-me-out look. He caught on and broke in, "Aragorn, Alliyah has been through a lot already. I'm sure she is very tired and would just like to rest. Surely you do not object to that?"
Aragorn sighed. "All right, Ally. Come and rest. We will decide what to do with you later."
I weakly smiled at him. When I saw Legolas staring at me with a confused look, I gave him a small smile also, just to say thank-you. Legolas smiled back. Suddenly, he looked away from me and turned around. I followed his gaze and saw what looked to be a mass of dark clouds. Legolas ran towards it. I followed close behind, determined to find out what it was.
"Crebain from the north!" Legolas cried. "Hide!" This statement scared me a lot. That was the first time I found out how determined Saruman was. I just froze there and watched Boromir grab Merry and Pippin, Aragorn grab Frodo and Sam, Gandalf tossing Gimli into the bushes then scrambling down himself. I felt someone grab me by the waist and laying me down in the bushes.
I looked up and saw Legolas shielding me with his body. I started to think, "Whoa! He's handsome!" when I scolded myself, "Ally, this is not the time or place to think about something like that!"
Finally the cawing of the crebain stopped and as I peeped from between the thin branches of the bush, I saw no birds in sight. Legolas crawled off of meand lended me a hand. I took it and brushed myself off, slightly embarrassed. Aragorn looked at me with a twinkle his eyes, but I quickly looked away, blushing. Legolas probably sensed my embarrassment and apologized. "I am sorry Alliyah. I did not mean for that to happen," he said softly.
I nodded and replied, "Apology accepted."
Suddenly I felt arms around my legs. I looked down and saw the four hobbits clinging on to me.
Merry cried, "Ally, I can't believe you came!"
Pippin added, "You scared me when the maid came down to say that you weren't seeing us off!"
Frodo also said, "Yes, we thought you did not like us any more!"
I laughed at this statement. "Really? Why, I came just for you!"
Pippin asked, "Really?"
Aragorn chuckled and said, "All right. I hate to break up the reunion but we have more a serious matter at hand." His face turned stern. "Ally, you really shouldn't have come. If you were a bit considerate about this quest, you wouldn't have come. Gandalf, what do you think must be done?"
Gandalf looked at me. I looked back at him with hopeful eyes. "Please say I can go," I prayed. Gandalf's eyes twinkled in merriment then answered, "I do not see why not. As long as the rest of the Fellowship agrees, then you may come along, Ally."
I smiled. I felt the hobbits cling to me tighter and heard them let out a cheer that echoed off the mountains. Boromir smiled at me and said, "'Tis an honor to have such a head-strong lady on this trip." Gimli and Legolas nodded their heads.
Aragorn, looking around and seeing approval on their faces, exploded. "I, for one, am not for this. If we take you along, we would be worried about you every step of the way. What if you get wounded in battle? What if you are killed? Don't you know the dangers of this quest? Honestly Ally, what goes on in your mind!"
I stuck my chin up defiantly. I opened my mouth to retort but then someone spoke for me.
"Aragorn, you have always talked about Alliyah when you are with me. You speak of a maiden who is well-learned in archery and sword fighting. Now, you doubt her skills as a warrior. Tell me, isn't this the woman you spoke so highly of?" Legolas asked.
I looked at Legolas with astonishment etched all over my face. He simply looked coolly at Aragorn. Then, when he felt my gaze, he smiled at me.
Aragorn threw his hands up in frustration. "With you two teaming up against me, I will never win another argument! Fine, Ally can come," he grumbled in surrender. The hobbits let out another whoop.
That night, I found that I could not sleep. I tossed, turned, and even resorted to the mortal way of closing my eyes. But nothing worked. Finally, I got up, walked a few yards away from the camp, and sat down on the soft grass. The argument earlier that day replayed in my mind. I smiled. I had never been able to win an argument with Aragorn before. Then I remembered.
Legolas helped me. I frowned. "Great. Now I have to resort to another person to help me win my battles," I thought grumpily. I heard someone come up behind me. Fearing for my life, I jumped up. Grabbing one of my swords, I held it at the enemy's neck.
I then saw who it was. "Oh, Legolas, it's you," I said as I lowered my sword and took my spot back on the ground.
Legolas sat down beside me. "You know, you really should walk a bit more noisily," I said to him trying to sound angry but it just came out in amusement.
Legolas looked at me with shock on his face. "I thought you were an elf."
"I am an elf. It is just that you caught me off guard," I said, getting annoyed.
"Yes, but in a place like this, you should never be off guard."
"Whatever," I replied, rolling my eyes.
An awkward silence floated between us.
"Legolas?" I asked
"Yes?"
"Thank you for helping me convince Elessar today. Without you, I'd probably be on my way back to Rivendell right now," I said, hesistantly. I was a bit nervous because I had never needed any one's help before.
"You are most welcome, Alliyah," he replied. "I am glad that for once, we can have a conversation without any interruptions or disagreements, aren't you?" he asked.
"Umm. sure," I grumbled, feeling a bit uncomfortable, for my legs were falling asleep. I stood up. "I am getting a bit tired. I shall go to sleep now," I declared as Legolas stood up as well.
"Very well, Alliyah. Sleep well," Legolas said and started back to the camp.
I hesistated. "Legolas?"
"Yes, Alliyah?" he asked, turning around.
"Call me Ally."
Legolas smiled. "As you wish, Ally."
I followed the Fellowship in the woods until the forest ended. Then, I used my elven eyesight to watch the group as I stayed away in a safe distance. The Fellowship stopped two or three times during the day to eat or to let the poor hobbits rest. I watched as Pippin fell behind often and felt like running to him and carrying him on my back. But then, I would realize that once the Fellowship found me, they would be able to whisk me back to the palace in no time at all.
Conversing with each other seemed to be hard for the Fellowship. The hobbits were too tired to talk to each other. Gandalf and Legolas kept to themselves. Boromir didn't seem to trust anyone but the little hobbits. Gimli did not seem to like to talk. The only person that had a connection with everyone was Aragorn.
They reached a hill that had many rocks on it. I finally decided that I didn't want to trail behind them but to walk side by side with them. I felt that we were already a good distance from Rivendell (3 days distance, to be exact). I caught up to them while they rested to eat their lunch.
I hid behind one of the rocks as I watched the Fellowship. Elessar was sitting on a rock, smoking and watching the hobbits practicing sword fighting with Boromir. I watched Gandalf sitting on a rock, also smoking his pipe, sitting with a thoughtful expression on his elderly face. Gimli was grumbling about going the long way around. Legolas was the closest to me. He was the one that appealed to me the most. He seemed to know that I was following them because he would occasionally turn around to glance behind them. This time, however, he seemed to know that I was close by, for he then walked up to Aragorn and said, "Friend, I fear someone has been following us."
Aragorn immediately stood up. I started to panic and wanted to run away. I cursed myself for not being careful. However, my cursing brought the pair's attention my way. The next thing I knew, I had an arrow and sword pointed at my face.
When Aragorn and Legolas realized who it was, they immediately lowered their weapons. "Is this how you greet friends?" I asked meekly.
Aragorn's face turned from shock to pure anger. I had never seen him that angry before and frankly, I do not want to see him that way again. "What is going on, Ally? Elrond told us that you were still fast asleep when we left. How long have you been following us? Don't you know the dangers along the way? What if you were killed? What if you got lost? What if Elrond caught you? Ally." he said as he caught his breath. He was shaking violently and his face had turned red with anger. Then he resumed his scolding.
By now, every member of the Fellowship was looking our way. Boromir looked stunned to see me. The hobbits looked happy. Gimli looked confused and Gandalf looked like he knew all along.
Legolas, the dumb elf that he was, just looked at me sympathetically. I glared at him with a don't-give-that-look-and-help-me-out look. He caught on and broke in, "Aragorn, Alliyah has been through a lot already. I'm sure she is very tired and would just like to rest. Surely you do not object to that?"
Aragorn sighed. "All right, Ally. Come and rest. We will decide what to do with you later."
I weakly smiled at him. When I saw Legolas staring at me with a confused look, I gave him a small smile also, just to say thank-you. Legolas smiled back. Suddenly, he looked away from me and turned around. I followed his gaze and saw what looked to be a mass of dark clouds. Legolas ran towards it. I followed close behind, determined to find out what it was.
"Crebain from the north!" Legolas cried. "Hide!" This statement scared me a lot. That was the first time I found out how determined Saruman was. I just froze there and watched Boromir grab Merry and Pippin, Aragorn grab Frodo and Sam, Gandalf tossing Gimli into the bushes then scrambling down himself. I felt someone grab me by the waist and laying me down in the bushes.
I looked up and saw Legolas shielding me with his body. I started to think, "Whoa! He's handsome!" when I scolded myself, "Ally, this is not the time or place to think about something like that!"
Finally the cawing of the crebain stopped and as I peeped from between the thin branches of the bush, I saw no birds in sight. Legolas crawled off of meand lended me a hand. I took it and brushed myself off, slightly embarrassed. Aragorn looked at me with a twinkle his eyes, but I quickly looked away, blushing. Legolas probably sensed my embarrassment and apologized. "I am sorry Alliyah. I did not mean for that to happen," he said softly.
I nodded and replied, "Apology accepted."
Suddenly I felt arms around my legs. I looked down and saw the four hobbits clinging on to me.
Merry cried, "Ally, I can't believe you came!"
Pippin added, "You scared me when the maid came down to say that you weren't seeing us off!"
Frodo also said, "Yes, we thought you did not like us any more!"
I laughed at this statement. "Really? Why, I came just for you!"
Pippin asked, "Really?"
Aragorn chuckled and said, "All right. I hate to break up the reunion but we have more a serious matter at hand." His face turned stern. "Ally, you really shouldn't have come. If you were a bit considerate about this quest, you wouldn't have come. Gandalf, what do you think must be done?"
Gandalf looked at me. I looked back at him with hopeful eyes. "Please say I can go," I prayed. Gandalf's eyes twinkled in merriment then answered, "I do not see why not. As long as the rest of the Fellowship agrees, then you may come along, Ally."
I smiled. I felt the hobbits cling to me tighter and heard them let out a cheer that echoed off the mountains. Boromir smiled at me and said, "'Tis an honor to have such a head-strong lady on this trip." Gimli and Legolas nodded their heads.
Aragorn, looking around and seeing approval on their faces, exploded. "I, for one, am not for this. If we take you along, we would be worried about you every step of the way. What if you get wounded in battle? What if you are killed? Don't you know the dangers of this quest? Honestly Ally, what goes on in your mind!"
I stuck my chin up defiantly. I opened my mouth to retort but then someone spoke for me.
"Aragorn, you have always talked about Alliyah when you are with me. You speak of a maiden who is well-learned in archery and sword fighting. Now, you doubt her skills as a warrior. Tell me, isn't this the woman you spoke so highly of?" Legolas asked.
I looked at Legolas with astonishment etched all over my face. He simply looked coolly at Aragorn. Then, when he felt my gaze, he smiled at me.
Aragorn threw his hands up in frustration. "With you two teaming up against me, I will never win another argument! Fine, Ally can come," he grumbled in surrender. The hobbits let out another whoop.
That night, I found that I could not sleep. I tossed, turned, and even resorted to the mortal way of closing my eyes. But nothing worked. Finally, I got up, walked a few yards away from the camp, and sat down on the soft grass. The argument earlier that day replayed in my mind. I smiled. I had never been able to win an argument with Aragorn before. Then I remembered.
Legolas helped me. I frowned. "Great. Now I have to resort to another person to help me win my battles," I thought grumpily. I heard someone come up behind me. Fearing for my life, I jumped up. Grabbing one of my swords, I held it at the enemy's neck.
I then saw who it was. "Oh, Legolas, it's you," I said as I lowered my sword and took my spot back on the ground.
Legolas sat down beside me. "You know, you really should walk a bit more noisily," I said to him trying to sound angry but it just came out in amusement.
Legolas looked at me with shock on his face. "I thought you were an elf."
"I am an elf. It is just that you caught me off guard," I said, getting annoyed.
"Yes, but in a place like this, you should never be off guard."
"Whatever," I replied, rolling my eyes.
An awkward silence floated between us.
"Legolas?" I asked
"Yes?"
"Thank you for helping me convince Elessar today. Without you, I'd probably be on my way back to Rivendell right now," I said, hesistantly. I was a bit nervous because I had never needed any one's help before.
"You are most welcome, Alliyah," he replied. "I am glad that for once, we can have a conversation without any interruptions or disagreements, aren't you?" he asked.
"Umm. sure," I grumbled, feeling a bit uncomfortable, for my legs were falling asleep. I stood up. "I am getting a bit tired. I shall go to sleep now," I declared as Legolas stood up as well.
"Very well, Alliyah. Sleep well," Legolas said and started back to the camp.
I hesistated. "Legolas?"
"Yes, Alliyah?" he asked, turning around.
"Call me Ally."
Legolas smiled. "As you wish, Ally."
