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Chapter 5: The Journey Begins
The travel was slow, if they had walked faster the hobbits would tire easily. For the 2 young hobbits namely Merry and Pippen it was like an outing of sorts rather than a quest, for they were constantly laughing, bickering and joking around. With Gandalf leading the group and Aragorn protecting the rear with Bill in tow, everything was going smoothly. Unknown to the majority of the group, a shadow has been constantly watching, moving back and forth, working to ensure their safety.
The sun was setting, another day has gone by and they are now at the border of Rivendell when Gandalf announced that they would make camp. Camp was quickly set-up and soon enough everyone was enjoying a hearty meal. It was decided that only 2 watches would be that that night, for they were still under the protection of Elrond. But still it is better to be prepared, thus night watches was done. It was decided that Legolas take the first and Gandalf had insisted that he take the second. After the meal was over, everyone started to settle in for the night. Sitting high upon a tree to have a better view of the camp, Legolas started his watch. It was a good 6 hours before he had to wake Gandalf.
Upon a tree opposite to where Legolas was, stood Lenae. ' Not what I expected ' Lenae thought. Legolas did not act like a prince, more like a skilled warrior, always ready. This was to be his second day was first watch and he seems to enjoy it. Lenae knew that after a long day of walking taking the first watch would be hard work. ' I am sure that he is planning to take both watches just like last night. He will surely exhaust himself faster at this rate ' she mused ' I think not! As long as I am here ' smirking, Lenae got down and slowly made her way to him. The only thing she did not notice that Gandalf was watching her every move. In his hand was a small black pearl, it was given to him by Saeth long before. Whomever holds the pearl in ones hand would have the ability to see any shadow even if it does not reveal itself.
' Lanta kaima ' (sleep) Lenae whispered, then ever so slowly Legolas' eyes began to drop and soon after was fast asleep. Elves were known to sleep with their eyes open, but in this case a spell was used so his eyes closed. Jumping down with a grin Lenae decide to scout the area before settling in to take watch.
' You're worried that he would not rest tonight didn't you? '
' I am not worried Mithrandir, I know he would take both watches. He will be no good to the fellowship if he would be exhausted and weakened because of this ' snapped Lenae. She was used to being alone and independent. She enjoyed not being noticed, but now this istari seems to be always watching her every move. And this was infuriating.
Chuckling Gandalf lit his pipe ' Now . . . now my Aranthi . . . I know that it is part of your job to protect him not only from enemies but also from himself ' he stated. ' You should also rest yourself while you still can, I now that you have been doing most of the work here. Making sure that the road ahead is safe, that none of the hobbits wander off and once in a while you cast a spell to give us all strength to help us endure the long journey. '
Lenae was speechless, she wanted to tell the istari to mind his own business but by the way he said it mad her hesitant from being angry and snapping at him. Gandalf was right, once they are out of Rivendell and out of the protection of Elrond she would not rest. Danger would be everywhere. Nodding ' Maybe I will Mithrandir ' she replied.
Standing close to the campfire. she cast an invisibility spell to hide the fellowship and she summoned a wolf to alert her of any dangers. After having done these, she found out that Gandalf had already gone to sleep and she too followed.
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Everybody felt well rested that morning, even Legolas though he took both watches. What he did not know is that it was only in his mind that he kept watch. Gandalf gave him a lecture about taking two watches for it will eventually take its toll in his body. After the long lecture Legolas kept quiet, never speaking just kept on working to help clean the camp. Gandalf was grinning for her knew that Legolas slept that night and that he only gave the lecture so that Legolas and the others will think that he kept watch that night. When everything was packed and the camp cleaned, the group started to make its way again.
' Aragorn ' gandalf called 'Why don't you lead them for a while. I will stay at the back for now. There is something I have to do '
Nodding, Aragorn complied and started leading the group. As soon as the group was out of hearing range, Gandalf called out.
' Lenae! '
Among the shadow of the trees, Lenae appeared
' What is it Mithrandir? ' asked a confused shadow. Never before has he called out to her, Why now?
' Something is amiss in Isengard, I feel evil growing. Trouble is nearing ' he told her
' I feel it too Mithrandir ' she replied ' Do not worry istari, as long as the group stays together I will be able to protect them all '
' Diola lle Lenae ' (thank you)
Nodding Lenae vanished with the rustle of the leaves. It just happened that Legolas wanted to apologize to Gandalf. Looking to the back of the group, he noticed that Gandalf was not among them. He then started scanning the area for him. Because of an elfs keen eyesight, he saw that Gandalf was still at the campsite but he was talking to someone. The person was hard to really see because it was well hidden in the shadows but he was able to make to make out that it was wearing a black cloak with its hood on. Then suddenly the person disappeared.
' Something is not right here . . . why would Gandalf not tell them that he was meeting someone? ' he mused ' I should watch him closely ' he decided ' Gandalf is hiding something and I intend to find out! '
To everyone = I Will try my best to make sure the story will continue to be good reading. For your comments and suggestions please don't hesitate to write. This is my first ever fanfic so I need all your support.
Chapter 5: The Journey Begins
The travel was slow, if they had walked faster the hobbits would tire easily. For the 2 young hobbits namely Merry and Pippen it was like an outing of sorts rather than a quest, for they were constantly laughing, bickering and joking around. With Gandalf leading the group and Aragorn protecting the rear with Bill in tow, everything was going smoothly. Unknown to the majority of the group, a shadow has been constantly watching, moving back and forth, working to ensure their safety.
The sun was setting, another day has gone by and they are now at the border of Rivendell when Gandalf announced that they would make camp. Camp was quickly set-up and soon enough everyone was enjoying a hearty meal. It was decided that only 2 watches would be that that night, for they were still under the protection of Elrond. But still it is better to be prepared, thus night watches was done. It was decided that Legolas take the first and Gandalf had insisted that he take the second. After the meal was over, everyone started to settle in for the night. Sitting high upon a tree to have a better view of the camp, Legolas started his watch. It was a good 6 hours before he had to wake Gandalf.
Upon a tree opposite to where Legolas was, stood Lenae. ' Not what I expected ' Lenae thought. Legolas did not act like a prince, more like a skilled warrior, always ready. This was to be his second day was first watch and he seems to enjoy it. Lenae knew that after a long day of walking taking the first watch would be hard work. ' I am sure that he is planning to take both watches just like last night. He will surely exhaust himself faster at this rate ' she mused ' I think not! As long as I am here ' smirking, Lenae got down and slowly made her way to him. The only thing she did not notice that Gandalf was watching her every move. In his hand was a small black pearl, it was given to him by Saeth long before. Whomever holds the pearl in ones hand would have the ability to see any shadow even if it does not reveal itself.
' Lanta kaima ' (sleep) Lenae whispered, then ever so slowly Legolas' eyes began to drop and soon after was fast asleep. Elves were known to sleep with their eyes open, but in this case a spell was used so his eyes closed. Jumping down with a grin Lenae decide to scout the area before settling in to take watch.
' You're worried that he would not rest tonight didn't you? '
' I am not worried Mithrandir, I know he would take both watches. He will be no good to the fellowship if he would be exhausted and weakened because of this ' snapped Lenae. She was used to being alone and independent. She enjoyed not being noticed, but now this istari seems to be always watching her every move. And this was infuriating.
Chuckling Gandalf lit his pipe ' Now . . . now my Aranthi . . . I know that it is part of your job to protect him not only from enemies but also from himself ' he stated. ' You should also rest yourself while you still can, I now that you have been doing most of the work here. Making sure that the road ahead is safe, that none of the hobbits wander off and once in a while you cast a spell to give us all strength to help us endure the long journey. '
Lenae was speechless, she wanted to tell the istari to mind his own business but by the way he said it mad her hesitant from being angry and snapping at him. Gandalf was right, once they are out of Rivendell and out of the protection of Elrond she would not rest. Danger would be everywhere. Nodding ' Maybe I will Mithrandir ' she replied.
Standing close to the campfire. she cast an invisibility spell to hide the fellowship and she summoned a wolf to alert her of any dangers. After having done these, she found out that Gandalf had already gone to sleep and she too followed.
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Everybody felt well rested that morning, even Legolas though he took both watches. What he did not know is that it was only in his mind that he kept watch. Gandalf gave him a lecture about taking two watches for it will eventually take its toll in his body. After the long lecture Legolas kept quiet, never speaking just kept on working to help clean the camp. Gandalf was grinning for her knew that Legolas slept that night and that he only gave the lecture so that Legolas and the others will think that he kept watch that night. When everything was packed and the camp cleaned, the group started to make its way again.
' Aragorn ' gandalf called 'Why don't you lead them for a while. I will stay at the back for now. There is something I have to do '
Nodding, Aragorn complied and started leading the group. As soon as the group was out of hearing range, Gandalf called out.
' Lenae! '
Among the shadow of the trees, Lenae appeared
' What is it Mithrandir? ' asked a confused shadow. Never before has he called out to her, Why now?
' Something is amiss in Isengard, I feel evil growing. Trouble is nearing ' he told her
' I feel it too Mithrandir ' she replied ' Do not worry istari, as long as the group stays together I will be able to protect them all '
' Diola lle Lenae ' (thank you)
Nodding Lenae vanished with the rustle of the leaves. It just happened that Legolas wanted to apologize to Gandalf. Looking to the back of the group, he noticed that Gandalf was not among them. He then started scanning the area for him. Because of an elfs keen eyesight, he saw that Gandalf was still at the campsite but he was talking to someone. The person was hard to really see because it was well hidden in the shadows but he was able to make to make out that it was wearing a black cloak with its hood on. Then suddenly the person disappeared.
' Something is not right here . . . why would Gandalf not tell them that he was meeting someone? ' he mused ' I should watch him closely ' he decided ' Gandalf is hiding something and I intend to find out! '