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Chapter Seven: Moving On







Time seemed not to pass in the fair city of Rivendell, but by the healing of her wound, Lorel could tell that it was, indeed, passing. Finally after two weeks, Lorel was becoming more and more restless and decided to continue on her journey. As promised, Lorel was given supplies: food, a new cloak, pack, medicines, and small fire starting kit. In addition, Elrond thought it wise for her to carry a weapon-she had a small knife-and supplied her with a bow, quiver, extra strings, and whetstone to sharpen her knife. As she was a fairly good hunter, Lorel already knew how to use the bow and was amazed and grateful for the gift. Elrond and Arwen saw the girl off.

"If ever you return this way, you will be welcome," Arwen said.

"If you are ever in need of aid, send word or come and you will find it," Elrond told her. Lorel bowed and then, with one last look back, she set out toward Mirkwood.



For over a month Lorel traveled. Constantly, especially as she crossed the High Pass and during the cold nights, Lorel praised the gifts of cloak and fire starting kit. It was a stormy, dark afternoon when she finally reached the eaves of the forest. It was considerably dark and intimidating, though, Lorel supposed, it wasn't much friendlier in bright sunlight, a rather unpleasant thought just then. Gathering her courage and knowing the trees would help lessen the downpour, Lorel warily made her way on a footpath barely visible in the dim light.







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