Chapter 3
By Crystal
Author's Notes: Hmm... Not much to say ^^ By the way, if you haven't figured it out yet, this is following the whole movie storyline. It's easier for the readers to picture it and it's easier for me to write. For those who would like an email telling them of an update, leave your email in your review. Thanks! I'm also following the book too and I have changed quite a few things.
*We all know who this belongs to ^^;;*
Hey Iris,
If I am not mistaken, it is currently November the eighteenth. It's almost been a month since I have been in Rivendell, but we are still staying here. Even though humans and elves and all other people think of me as I was in the Fellowship, I felt like I do not belong there. I feel like an outcast. I do not know how to fight and the only thing I know was what was going to happen in the future, though the course may change due to my coming. I was beginning to regret my decisions about going with the Fellowship.
This is currently... My fifth entry to this journal? Truth to be told, I have absolutely no idea why I'm writing in here and why I named it Iris. Perhaps to show her all my adventures later when I meet her again.
You may ask why the Fellowship of the Ring and I still have not left Rivendell yet... But as you probably know, the scouts that were sent from Elrond have not returned yet, and we are still waiting. Impatiently for my part. I want to get this over with as soon as possible and return to Earth, to Alan, to my friends, my family, my life. Argh.
Anyways, I hear knocking on the door, I'll go answer it now. See ya!
-Jess
I sighed as I pushed myself off the comfortable bed and opened the door to my bedroom, to be greeted by a human. The human that saved me, "Good morning, Boromir." I greeted, smiling.
"Morning, little one."
I rolled my eyes, "I rather you call me by my name. I am not much younger than you."
"Perhaps not, but you have not had as much life experiences as me."
I sighed, not talking, knowing I was wrong and he was right, "Where are the others?" I asked.
He smiled, "Missing them already?" I nodded, "Well, the hobbits are probably in the kitchens once again, Gandalf is probably with Elrond, talking about the usual things. Aragorn with the elf somewhere and the dwarf off somewhere else. Different from the elf, of course. They do not get along well."
I chuckled softly, knowing that their friendship would soon bloom bigger, "Ah, that's all well then?"
"Indeed." He grinned, "Want to go for a walk, my Lady?"
"No." I flat out refused, then I saw his sad face and couldn't help but smile slightly, "I'll go on a walk with you if you stop calling me 'your lady'. I belong to no one and like I said before, I'm no lady."
He looked at me and apologized, "I am sorry, for I did not mean to offend you."
I huffed, "I was just kidding, Boromir!" He lifted his eyebrow, as if asking if I was really joking, I rolled my eyes as one word made it to my head that very second. Men.
For the past few weeks, Boromir and I had become even closer than before. Not only was he the person that I owed my life to, but also a brother to me. I have gained a lot of friendships. Boromir disapproves of me going to join the Fellowship, but sees no way to get me out for he believes in Gandalf's judgement. The Hobbits were glad I was coming and were always excitedly chatting to me about the Shire and about lots of facts that I did not know. They were like my younger brothers. Gimli the dwarf was fun to talk to at times, when he was not in a foul mood. Gandalf was like a person that could be trusted with all the secrets and when you need advices. Aragorn was also like a brother to me... And Legolas? I haven't talked with him too much.
It was weird. Whenever Legolas was near, I could feel myself stop talking immediately for some strange odd reason. And he would not talk to me much either. Perhaps because I was a human and he was an elf. But what of Aragorn and him? I slapped my head mentally. Of course, Legolas knew Aragorn ever since Aragorn was a small child. Of course Legolas would trust in him and not me. After all, I was just a lady Boromir had picked off the street and that just happened to know about the future. What a pleasant surprise!
Not.
To be truthful, I wanted to know more about Legolas and Mirkwood, for they did not talk about Mirkwood as much, and I was fascinated at elves at the moment. For dwarfs, I know they live in caves and I have no interest in visiting the mines... Except for the Mines of Moria, but that was needed. Then humans, I knew everything of them. The Shire, they had enough description in the book that I can remember, but I can't seem to remember what Mirkwood was like about. Perhaps I should go and ask Bilbo. Or perhaps just go and ask the Prince of Mirkwood. I rather choose the former, after all, the Prince would not have time to chat with a mere human like me. Except for that first time when I awoke in Rivendell, but he was just talking to me to comfort me.
I was lost, and he was there to comfort me, it was natural. I would've done that, even to my worst enemy.
For what seemed like a short time, we walked and talked like old friends and he later brought be back to my room, where I sat down on my bed once again and began writing.
Iris,
It is still the same day which I have written my last entry. It was Boromir that knocked on the door and I went out on a walk with him. It was nice, having a close friend. A blessing too. Only a few weeks into a world that I did not know actually existed and I had found a few great friends. All of the Fellowship.
Gandalf as my grandfather, Boromir and Aragorn as my brother, Frodo, Merry, Pippin and Sam as my four younger brothers. Gimli as a humorous friend. And last but not least, Legolas. One that I seem not to know what his place was in my heart. I did count him as a friend, yet. But it did not feel quite right. Perhaps more like a brother? Maybe even a father. After all, he is twenty-nine hundred years old and he has more wisdom than all humans ever will have. Perhaps he will be able to give me advices on school...
He might even give me advices on how I should study for tests instead of praying to pass with flying colours... Not that I would even listen. Hell, I listened to no one. Screw school anyways. On a second thought, why would I listen to Legolas of all people?
Perhaps because I asked him? God I'm a moron. Anyways, I don't think there's anything else to say for now. Maybe I'll dig you out in another few days. Later.
-Jess
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Well, great. I just bumped into Legolas in the hallway. Literally. Oh yeah, by the way. Hi. Anyways, yeah. I was just zooming out, thinking about something else and walking while I bumped into him. He seemed like he was thinking too, that's why he probably didn't notice my presence. He's an elf, he's suppose to hear me from a mile away.
Anyways, we talked a bit, for the second time I've met him. He has suspicious about myself being from Middle-Earth, saying that I don't talk like a 'normal' human (for Middle-Earth). I insisted that I was, and he didn't persuade the subject. Although I want to ask? Am I really that different from the people in Middle-Earth? Probably.
Anyways, must get going. By the way, it's December the Twenty-third. Exactly two months since I have arrived at Rivendell...
Man, I can't remember when the Fellowship and I leave for the Mines of Moria... I should've brought my book with me. I bet if this happened to Iris, she would have the whole set of books plus the 'Unfinished Tales' and 'The Silmarillion'. She's a complete LOTR nutters, as I have said before.
-Jess
I sighed quietly as I looked out the window. The so-called-window anyways. There were no windows... The sight was beautiful and calming and I wouldn't have minded if I had to stay here for eternity. But I can't imagine how my parents and my friends are... I don't even know if I'm dead or alive on Earth. I might be dead for all I know. Or I might still be alive.
I took a hot shower, cleaning myself and clearing my mind from thoughts that were too frustrating to even think about, then I dressed up and headed down for dinner. For weeks, I have been doing this, and I still wasn't tired of it. Sure, I had to act like a lady in front of other people... But in front of the Fellowship, Elrond and Arwen, I'm more like a guy.
Well, not as much in front of Arwen and Elrond. And yes, I have met Arwen a while back, and we have become great friends at that. We do discuss about Aragorn and her. Although at first, I had a tongue-slip and said something about Aragorn and her, and she became suspicious. I had no other choice than to tell her the truth. She did heard the whole truth, and then began asking me about Earth. We had so much to talk about even I had trouble shutting up.
Well, I didn't like to talk much, first of all. I was always kind of quiet and shy to the people that don't know me well, and I was quiet, yet tempered at the ones that knew me. Ah yes, I was terribly hot-tempered. If someone, anyone, just told me something that I would not like to hear and continued talking about it. Well, let's make a long story short. That person would've been cussed at several times over.
As I walked into the dining room, I sat down, in my usual seat. Beside Pippin and Boromir, across Legolas, horizontally across Aragorn and Gandalf. I moved in my seat slightly, feeling uncomfortable still, even after two months of sitting her. I feel like I did not belong here... Like I said, an outsider...
Elrond stood up, straight and proud and looked at Frodo, "The time has come," He said, his eyes flickering over to everyone in the Fellowship, then ended on me lastly. "If the Ring is to be set out, it must go soon. But those who go with it must not count on their errand being aided by war or force. They must pass into the domain of the Enemy far from aid. Do you still hold to your word, Frodo, that you will be the Ring-bearer?" His eyes were on Frodo now.
"I do," said Frodo, "I will go with Sam." (Quoted from I p.361)
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Scourge Of Middle Earth – Hmm... You'd probably be surprised at the ending...not ending, but what happens to Boromir ^^ Anyways, great minds think alike? Well, I don't know about your mind, but mine sure isn't great =\
Winterfox – Hey, I guess I have to apologize about 'not a Mary-Sue' in the summary. As far as I was concerned, a mary-sue is someone that knows how to fight and falls in love with the main character, in this case, Legolas immediately. But if I was wrong, I apologize then. As for the other stuff, like his age, I followed the movie 'crap', as you would call it because I did not want to make up the own age. It was better following the movie than nothing at all. And Nienna? I don't know who she is, and I'm terribly sorry if I don't. I mean, this is a fanfiction and if you really don't like it, then don't read it. Other than that, yeah. Thanks for the review and I hope you'll tell me what and actual Mary-Sue is. Thanks! As for the nine fellowship... Jess is in the Fellowship, but she herself believes she belongs elsewhere. *shrugs* Thanks again anyways.
melisa-malfoy – Short?! It was 3 and a half pages! LoL. Thanks a lot!
Nova S. – Yeah, being found by Legolas and Aragorn was way too often written, so I decided on Boromir... But there's a surprise waiting for Boromir... I might make a bigger part of the story for him, I feel slightly sorry for him =\ Well, I actually despise being 'ladylike'. I'm serious. I have a potty mouth ^^ Not to mention I hate acting like a lady... Instead in front of my mom, she insists on me being a lady =\ Well, Gandalf didn't say anything because he knew Elrond would settle everything ^^
Meldavane - ...*tilts head, confused* Ah, it's just me. Anyways, thanks for the review and check back soon!
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Kat Tru – Yeah, she could if she stayed, but it would be harder to create the end of the story... Which I won't tell you how it ends =\ More action if she goes too... And she might even save some people's lives *winks*
edgy wedgy – Woohoo! Lord of the Rings! Thanks, slash? Naw. I have no interest in reading those, nor do I have interest in writing those. Don't get me wrong, I have absolutely nothing against gay people, in fact, some of my friends are gay. But I'm not, so I don't read/write them. And yeah, there are a lot of slash for LOTR fics, though I find lots that aren't slash. Er... About the last question, I haven't decided yet. Though I think... well... You'll have to see ^^
albinofrog88 – Funny? *grins* Good then ^^ Hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed writing!
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Sanosuke Hidane – I'm great, you? A review for all my fics, woohoo! Lol, I've only been on ff.net since... *checks date* August 28th, 2002. Although I have been reading fic a few weeks before that, but anyways. ^^. Rurouni Kenshin's a good anime ^^ I loved it and enjoyed the OVAs a lot... I like K/T, although most like K/K =\ Anyways, ja ne!
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