Chapter 4
By Crystal
Author's Notes: I'm quoting from both the book and the movie.
*We all know who this belongs to ^^;;*
"Let it be so then. You shall go," said Elrond, and he sighed. (Quoted from I p.363)
The sword of Elendil was reforged by Elvish smiths, it's blade once whole again. Aragorn gave it a new name... It was Andúril, Flame of the West.
Aragorn and Gandalf spent time together, looking at the maps and discussing stories, sometimes with Frodo with them. If not, Frodo was bound to be found, spending time with Bilbo. The hobbits sat near the Hall of Fire every night, listening to tales. During the day, Pippin and Merry could be found just about anywhere, and Frodo and Sam would most likely be with Bilbo. Gimli always spent his time somewhere I did not know, Legolas was wandering in Rivendell, doing some stuff I did not know, and did not care for. As for me, my friendship with Boromir began to bloom even more.
And I would hope, that our friendship was enough to save Boromir's sanity in later days...
It was on December 25th, that we first departed. And I would remember that date for as long as possible. It was on Christmas, that I left Rivendell and set off, with the Fellowship...
Elrond came out with Gandalf and he spoke, "This is my last word. The Ring-bearer is setting out on the Quest of Mount Doom. On him alone is any charge laid: neither to cast away the Ring, nor to deliver it to any servant of the Enemy nor indeed to let any handle it, save members of the Company and the Council, and only then in gravest need. The others go with him as free companions, to help him on his way. You may tarry, or come back, or turn aside into other paths, as chance allows. The further you go, the less easy will it be to withdraw; yet no oat or bond is laid on you to go further than you will. For you do not yet know the strength of your hearts, and you cannot foresee what each may meet upon the road." (Quoted from I p.368)
As I walked away from Rivendell and across the bridge, I couldn't help but turn around and look at the beautiful sight of it all. Perhaps... Perhaps I will come back, though I doubt it so. As I walked further and further away, the elves vanished from my sight, and even then... Rivendell vanished into the night.
In the front was Grandalf and Aragorn, walking swiftly, yet with determination. Then followed by Legolas, his body relaxed, but his eyes watching every movement in the darkness...The four hobbits followed along, and Gimli was near the rear with Boromir and I.
The night was windy and we travelled in silence. For how long we have walked, I have no idea, but my legs were sore and it felt like hell. The hobbits were not far better than me. The Boromir was not affected, neither was Gimli, Aragorn, Gandalf nor Legolas. At night, we would march and in the day, we would sleep without much rest, fearing for our lives... I knew I had nothing to fear, but...
I felt someone shake my shoulders and I cracked open my eyes... Night had fallen already and the stars were already shining. "What is it?" I asked quietly.
"The night has fallen and we should move again."
I sighed quietly, "All right..." I haven't had enough rest for a week... It was currently January the second already. Boromir held up his hand, and I placed my hand in his, and he pulled me up. "Thanks."
He nodded his head, and we continued onwards our journey. I had written in my book only once during the past week, and it was not something important, nor was it something long.
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January 5th, 3019
As usual, not much at all. I have no idea why I am bothering to write in here... Perhaps it is because Boromir fast asleep along with the hobbits and Gimli, or perhaps because Gandalf and Aragorn are talking and Legolas is somewhere around. Oh yeah, have I told you one thing? Elves sleep with their eyes opened. Scary. I can't remember that from the book... But that's because I don't pay much attention to it.
By the way, I'm not writing this to Iris any longer... I'll just leave that blank and write the date instead. Gotta go, I think I should get some sleep or I'll die of exhaustion tomorrow. I wonder... How's Alan, Iris, Carrie and Irene? I miss them lots, I really do... No matter how much Boromir means to me right now, I still miss them. Later.
-Jess
I closed the book and closed my eyes, sighing. Then I hummed a song... A song Iris always sang... Singing would awake the hobbits... I patted Pippin on the head quietly, all the while humming Enya's 'May it Be'.
"What are you humming?"
My eyes snapped open to be met with those of Legolas'... I smiled, "Oh, nothing... It's a song my friend taught me."
"Your friend? Is she human?"
I nodded, "Yeah, she's human..."
"What is her name?" He asked.
I smiled at his curiosity, "Her name's Iris..."
"That's a weird name."
"Perhaps it is..." I replied truthfully, knowing fully well that names in Middle-Earth did not sound like that, "But it's a beautiful name, I think."
He nodded, "Perhaps."
I tilted my head, "What are you thinking of?" I attempted to talk with the elf, after all, if I were about to spend more time with him, why not get to know him?
"About the whole quest... The danger, the excitement..."
"I see..."
He looked at me with those shining blue eyes that Iris thought were so perfect. "How do you know that one of us is going to die?"
I sighed while I closed my eyes, "Because I know... Because I know..."
"You are sad then?"
"Of course I am, I mean, one of the Fellowship is dying... But I do promise... I will try as hard as I can to save him... I don't want anyone dying on me, because I will feel guilty." I said.
Time passed in silence, but he opened his mouth, "Will sing me the song?" He asked.
I looked up at him in surprise, "If... If you want, of course!" I replied. He nodded and I gave him a nervous smile. Then I closed my eyes, letting the song flow through my veins... it was true that I had not see the movie for 'Lord of the Rings', but that did no stop me from liking the song...
May it be an evening star
Shines down upon you
May it be when darkness falls
Your heart will be true
You walk a lonely road
Oh, how far you are from home
Mornie utúlië
Believe and you will find your way
Mornie alantië
A promise lives within you now
May it be shadows call
Will fly away
May it be your journey on
To light the day
When the night is overcome
You may rise to find the sun
Mornie utúlië
Believe and you will find your way
Mornie alantië
A promise lives within you now
A promise lives within you now
"It is a beautiful song," He complimented.
I felt my face flush and I scowled at myself, "Thank you... It's one of my favourite songs..."
"It also has Elvish... You know how to speak it?"
I shook my head, "I did nothing but sing it, although I don't know what 'mornie utúlië' means... nor do I know what 'mornie alantië' means"
"It means... 'Darkness has come'... 'Mornie alantië' means 'darkness has fallen'."
"I see... It seems like Elvish is a beautiful language."
He smiled, "Do you wish to learn it?"
"I do, but there is so little time, with the Ring and the Fellowship..."
"Do you wish for me to teach it to you?"
For the second time that day, I looked up at him in surprise. "Are you... Serious?" He nodded and I felt myself squeal, "Thank you!" Then I saw his eyes widened, pointing at the hobbits, the dwarf and one of the man... Aragorn and Gandalf looked over at us with amusement clearly on their face.
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January 7th, 2003
For the past two days, I have been talking with Legolas quite a lot. He has taught me how to speak tiny words in Elvish and even taught me how to say his name properly. I spent less time with Boromir, and I fell guilty... But I would feel guilty too if I ignored Legolas now... Perhaps it would just be better if I spent the same amount of them with the both of them, but I can't help but spend more time with Legolas...
He is fascinating and has already told me about his kingdom, Mirkwood... He has told me about his childhood and all his stuff, but in return, I told him lies... Well, not exactly, but I didn't tell him of Earth, I only told him about my childhood vaguely. Well, it isn't exactly my fault if he takes it wrong, right? No. It's exactly my fault. *sighs* Life's so hard sometimes.
Namaarie, mellon. (Farewell, my friend.)
-Jess
I looked over at Legolas and whispered softly, "Quel este, Legolas..." (Rest well, Legolas...)
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Flyaway - *grins* Thanks ^^ I like writing events in the form of a journal, I happen to do that a few times in one of my story, called 'Blood and White Plums' and the sequel 'Miracles Happen', though that one's a Rurouni Kenshin fic. And I like Boromir =\ I feel bad for him, so he might play a bigger part in the story =\
Christina – Thanks a lot for the review. As for the other things, Jess is probably a Mary-Sue, I won't deny it... Some say she is, some say she's not. I don't care anymore... *sighs* Okay, I'm not sure about all the Valier's name, I mean, I, myself haven't read all the books, and I'm still reading. Call me slow or anything, but I didn't know how good of a book it was until a while ago. English is not my first language nor is it my second, and I also don't pay much news to anything except myself. So I started reading LOTR just a while ago. I like Éowyn myself ^^ And I agree with thousands of Mary-Sues reacting immaturely to being called 'Lady'. But I personally, absolutely despise that word with a passion. And I'm serious. My friends tell me I should be more lady like, but I just ignore that and if they tell me again, well... I get pissed ^^ Well, not really... But you know what I mean. Once again, thanks! About the potty mouth... It'll get better ^^
Mellon Drama – Thanks a lot! I don't really mind, as long as it's interesting and nicely written. So yep. Thanks!
MaverickGirl – Thanks a lot!
ElfPilot – I don't know if it's a Mary-Sue... Cause so far, Christina and Winterfox are both right about my fic, unfortunately. But hell with it. Thank for the compliment anyways ^^
Jammin's Gurl – Thanks!
Winterfox – Thanks for all that Mary-Sue information ^^ And as the 'lady' thing... I dunno, I guess it's more polite that way, but I might be wrong, for I'm not very good with these things. Thanks for telling me anyways. My character is a Mary-Sue according to you. Okay. About Nienna, as I have said to Christina, I have not read all the LOTR books and I'm still on my second, about a few dozen till I'm done that one, then I'm moving on to RotK! *cheers!* Okay, back to the point. The point is, I don't know all the facts about Middle-Earth. Heck, when I first started reading the book, I was not exactly that interested in it. It was until the second book that I was absolutely hooked. Okay, so it's fanfiction and I shouldn't do what I want... I'll try as much as possible for it to make everyone interested... So yeah. It's half movie, half book. And I am aware that it is in the 'Book' section. I know that. But the book section of the Council is extremely long. Therefore, I used the movie version. And one last thing, which book do you know so much about Middle-Earth? If you can tell me, I'll put this story on hold and read all that, then continue on the story. By the way, I'm changing Nienna's name. Hope you're happy with that ^^ Later! And thanks for the review!
For your last review... You're probably right that only the LOTR books is not enough, but I'm going to start to read the Silmarillion later on, I'm not saying I'm not going to read it, I mean, I bought the whole book already! To be truthful, I'm a fast reader, but I seriously don't have so much time to spare for reading. I have 5 tutors, don't ask me why I have 5... Ask my mom, and I have Choir after school (Gah!) not to mention I have Kendo lessons on Monday and Wedsneday. Anyways, I will try to read faster, but I seriously don't have enough time... and if you're going to ask me to stop writing to read, I'm afraid that's impossible cause writing's the only way to get my stress out ^^
melisa-malfoy – Possibly ^^ Thanks!
Hana – Homesick? Definitely. Well, she's graduating this year, so she's seventeen ^^
ellbee – Thanks for the compliment and encouragement, of course, as for the others... For Mary Sueness... Anyways, yeah. To be truthful, I have no idea why I wrote about yet another girl dropping into Middle-Earth. I was just inspired one day and started writing and it got pretty interesting. And most of my stories, I write to get stress out, to say what I actually want to say in life, but I don't (cause my mom'll probably get freaked out, lol). Anyways, I have done an actual all Middle-Earth story before this, and it's been completed already. It's called 'A Love Forgotten' if you want to check it out, other than that, I'll keep in mind to stop retelling the story. Thanks for the help!
saiyan-girl-cheetah – Thanks a lot ^^ I like Boromir, as I have probably said before, lol. He's a nice character and yeah, it was a shame to see him die in the movie *sighs* I wince everytime he gets struck by an arrow, it just... *shivers* Ugh. Anyways, that's about all. ^^ See you later and I hope you enjoy this!
Author's Notes: Thank for all the help and compliments that the reviewers gave me ^^ And one last thing, if you want to have an email, telling you that the story is updated, please leave your email in your review ^^ Later!