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Chapter 2

After a day of flying, the girls landed at a pub called 'The Prancing Pony' very late that evening. When they stepped inside they were shocked to find tables

overturned and glass shards all over the floor.

"Sorry ladies," said the bartender who was bust sweeping up, "we're not in business today. Had a nasty attack the other night and we're still cleaning up."

"That's alright," said Glory "We were just wondering if you could tell us where we could find Gandalf the Grey"

"Gandalf? Why, he was in here no more than 10 minutes ago. Looking for four hobbits, who, coincidently were in here the other night looking for him. Left though,

late that night, with the Strider."

"Thank you," said the girls, hurrying out the door, pulling the hoods of their black cloaks over their faces again. Alexandria untied her horse from the post outside,

while Glory took a piece of old parchment out of her bag.

"If he was here 10 minutes ago, he can't have gotten far," said Glory unrolling the piece of blank paper.

"Gandalf the Grey" she said. Suddenly, little lines started drawing themselves onto the page, spreading out and connecting to form a map.

"There's the prancing pony," said Glory pointing to the bottom of the page, "And there's Gandalf! Lets go!" she said jumping onto the horse. The tiny printing that

spelt 'Gandalf' was slowly moving across the page. The horse took off and flew quickly down the road in Gandalf's direction. It wasn't long before they spotted

and old man in a horse and cart speeding off down the road. They landed on the road behind him.

"Gandalf!" They called out. The cart slowed down slightly.

"I cannot talk! I'm sorry!" he called back. Then the cart came to a stop. "But, by any chance have you seen four young hobbits?" he called.

"No, we have not. But we have something that can help you," Alexandria called back.

She pulled out the map that they had used to find him. Both girls kept their hoods down, not wanting Gandalf to see them now, and keep him from finding the

hobbits, which seemed quite important.

"What are their names?" asked Alexandria. Gandalf told her and she repeated their names to the map.

"There is Samwise, Perrigrin and Meriadoc...but where is Frodo?" said Alexandria confusedly.

"There he is," said Glory "He's moving fast, towards Rivendell."

"I must go," said Gandalf hurriedly pulling the reins off of the horse, separating it from the cart. Then he climbed on the horse and rode quickly down the road.

Alexandra and Glory jumped back onto their horse and began to follow Gandalf.

They arrived the next morning outside the gates of Rivendell. They were guarded by two elves, which stopped the girls.

"What is your business here?" one of them asked.

"We are here to see Gandalf. We know he arrived a short time before us," explained Alexandria. The elves looked them over once before pushing open the large

heavy gates.

"You wouldn't happed to know where Gandalf is, would you?" asked Glory.

"Yes. He is up there," said one of the guards, pointing to a tall tower, "He is tending to the hobbit."

Glory and Alexandria glanced at each other, and then took off again on their horse. They ran up the long steps to the tower and just came around the last corner



when they bumped into Gandalf.

"You again," he said, "You've been following me."

The girls lowered their hoods and smiled up at Gandalf

"Girls," he gasped "How...why...?"

Alexandria and Glory stepped forwards into his arms and gave him huge hug.

"Why are you here?" he asked. The girls pulled away, a look of sadness on their faces.

"Our parents have passed," said Alexandria, "We have come because you are our last living relative."

Gandalf lowered his head and closed his eyes for a moment, then looked up at the girls.

"You do look so much like your grandmother," he said "Only...quite a bit shorter" he added, smiling at Glory.

"Who was the hobbit you were tending to?" asked Alexandria suddenly.

"Frodo Baggins," he said, "He was attacked by Nazguals."

"Nazguals?" asked Glory.

"Servants of the Ring," he explained, "That is what they were after."

"The Ring? You mean... its here?" asked Alexandria in amazement.

"Yes, it is here. It has been left in the care of Frodo," said Gandalf.

"Frodo? It was left in the care of a hobbit?" she said as though it was the most absurd thing she had ever heard.

"Do not underestimate Frodo Baggins. He may be small but his bravery will surprise you," said Gandalf, "Now, I hope you don't mind but I must speak with Elrond.

"However, I will show you to a room."

He led them down the stairs to a large room, and left the girls to sleep.

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