~~~~Legolas~~~~

After council, I rushed up to Maria.

You didn't have to plege your knives. You could stay here, in safety. I said

You do not honestly expect me to let you go and have all the adventure and fun while I stay here like some helpless Maiden. She told me I wish to try to help. And I can protect myself it that is what you are so worried about.

I am worried for your safety. It would grieve me greatly to see you hurt, or Valar forbid, killed while trying to protect Frodo.

I am happy you worrie so much about me. However I still believe that I can take care of myself. she said. Now, if you will excuse me, I must go and prepare to leave.

I admitted defeat. I cannot tell her not to come. However I sware to myself that she salln't be harmed.

~~~~Maria~~~~

I am so touched by his concern. My stomach feels like it has many butterfly's fluttering in it. He makes me feel so comfterable. And he has an effect on me that I have never felt before.

**Next Day**

When I woke the next morning I remembered that this would be the last day that I wake in my bed for a long time. It saddened me for a while, but when I think of the adventure I shall be going on then it surpasses any sadness.

I got dressed and went down to the stables, where I would get my horse, Malaya. I would be bringing her with me, so the Hobbits, or anyone else my ride her when they get very tired. That way, the group can travel at a good pace most of the way.

As I came in sight of the stables, I came face to face to Erebor.

When you return, we shall be as good as married. And when we are, you will be sadled, and never go on a foolish mission such as this again. he said.

I shall never be your wife. If we do become betrothed I sware to you I shall take my own life. I replied.

Not if you want your sister to live. he said. Besides, you do not have the guts to do such a thing.

I got out of his grasp, and went to the stables, where everyone else was.

After getting my horse, Elrond spoke to us.

The Ring Barer is setting out the quest for mount doom. All those who go with him, no oath or bond istelling you to go further than you will. May the blessings of Elves, Men, and free folk, go with you.

The Fellowship awaits the Ring Barer. said Gandalf.

And with that we set out on our quest.