Chapter 9: Partings
In the morning we set off again. I was wondering when we would finally reach our destination. Although we had only been riding for a few days, it felt like longer. I rode up alongside Haldir and asked him when we might reach our destination. He told me that we would be at the end of the journey within a few days at the most. I thought I might be adventurous and ask him where our destination was. He politely refused to answer my questions. He said that knowledge was a dangerous thing and it would be better for me at the present if I didn't know.
Hmmm if only he knew the truth.
Believe it or not I was actually starting to get bored. There was no mystery left since I learnt the truth. I decided that I would try to ride next to Elladan and Elrohir or Rumil and Orophin so that I could talk to someone. Alas I never got the chance.
Legolas started riding towards me. My first impressions of Legolas had been that he seemed mysterious and very dangerous. He was an elf that I should stay away from for the time being. "Good Morning, I am Legolas son of king Thranduil of Mirkwood, how are you this fine morning?" "Very well thank you" I replied. I quickly glanced towards Elladan and Elrohir, who had been watching intently with nervous looks upon their faces.
After a long conversation with Legolas and many a nervous glance from the twins, we finally came to a stop. My opinions of Legolas had changed since our conversation. He had seemed to loosen up and was very courteous and polite. The elves started speaking to each other in elvish. Legolas explained to me that we were to stop for a short time while a group went ahead to scout out the area.
I saw Elladan and Elrohir gesturing that they wanted to meet with me, so I decided to get down from Asfaloth's back to stretch my legs. I slowly walked to a group of trees nearby hoping that I would not be followed. There I met Elladan and Elrohir, who informed me that we were close to the end of the traveling. "We are going to leave now and journey ahead and make some preparations" said Elrohir "We will meet you again before the journey is finished" said Elladan, in a comforting tone before the twins left. It now dawned on me why they had looked so nervous. It was because they had to tell me they were leaving.
Great! I thought. Why did they have to go. As I was cursing under my breath Haldir came up from behind. "There you are! I've been looking for you. We are going to continue on if that's all right with you?" "That will be great Haldir" I replied. "I noticed that Elladan and Elrohir have left, why don't you ride with me and my brothers for awhile"
Once Haldir and I returned to the group, we continued on, slowly and carefully. The elves were making sure there was no-one around. I thought to myself that this must be it. We must be close now.
In the morning we set off again. I was wondering when we would finally reach our destination. Although we had only been riding for a few days, it felt like longer. I rode up alongside Haldir and asked him when we might reach our destination. He told me that we would be at the end of the journey within a few days at the most. I thought I might be adventurous and ask him where our destination was. He politely refused to answer my questions. He said that knowledge was a dangerous thing and it would be better for me at the present if I didn't know.
Hmmm if only he knew the truth.
Believe it or not I was actually starting to get bored. There was no mystery left since I learnt the truth. I decided that I would try to ride next to Elladan and Elrohir or Rumil and Orophin so that I could talk to someone. Alas I never got the chance.
Legolas started riding towards me. My first impressions of Legolas had been that he seemed mysterious and very dangerous. He was an elf that I should stay away from for the time being. "Good Morning, I am Legolas son of king Thranduil of Mirkwood, how are you this fine morning?" "Very well thank you" I replied. I quickly glanced towards Elladan and Elrohir, who had been watching intently with nervous looks upon their faces.
After a long conversation with Legolas and many a nervous glance from the twins, we finally came to a stop. My opinions of Legolas had changed since our conversation. He had seemed to loosen up and was very courteous and polite. The elves started speaking to each other in elvish. Legolas explained to me that we were to stop for a short time while a group went ahead to scout out the area.
I saw Elladan and Elrohir gesturing that they wanted to meet with me, so I decided to get down from Asfaloth's back to stretch my legs. I slowly walked to a group of trees nearby hoping that I would not be followed. There I met Elladan and Elrohir, who informed me that we were close to the end of the traveling. "We are going to leave now and journey ahead and make some preparations" said Elrohir "We will meet you again before the journey is finished" said Elladan, in a comforting tone before the twins left. It now dawned on me why they had looked so nervous. It was because they had to tell me they were leaving.
Great! I thought. Why did they have to go. As I was cursing under my breath Haldir came up from behind. "There you are! I've been looking for you. We are going to continue on if that's all right with you?" "That will be great Haldir" I replied. "I noticed that Elladan and Elrohir have left, why don't you ride with me and my brothers for awhile"
Once Haldir and I returned to the group, we continued on, slowly and carefully. The elves were making sure there was no-one around. I thought to myself that this must be it. We must be close now.