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Trenara knew she was waking up. Automatically, the teen regulated her breathing to keep people from noticing. At least she wasn't dead. A slow roll onto her stomach told her that she wasn't tied up in any way. Carefully, she opened one eye.
One of the elves, Elladan or Elrohir, she couldn't tell, was near her. A very bad place to be at the moment. Knowing she gave away few hints of being awake, Trenara carefully plotted.
With a speed and force unmatched by most on the Ranger team, the teen leapt up. All her movements sent her careening toward the perfect attack position. This one would pay. Suddenly her momentum was halted. Her organs crashed against her ribs and her chin bashed her chest. Strong arms restrained her as Elrohir, she could tell now, suddenly came to his senses. She foolishly struggled.
stop
At Elrohir's command, the grip on her was loosened. The tone of his voice also made her stop. She scowled instead. He grinned at her.
You're cleaver.
Tre continued scowling. She didn't like her plans going to waste. Now they would watch her closely. She had lost her chance.
I told you the child would attack, said a voice from the trees.
Peace, Trenara, Elrohir motioned for her to be released. All is well.
You tricked me.
He shrugged. You wouldn't have rested other wise. You're no good to him sick and tired.
I hate it when men are right, Tre grumbles as she sinks back to the blanket she had been sleeping on.
We are not men. We are elves.
She rolled her eyes. I'm just a child. What do I know?
If you looked into your heart, Elrohir told her sincerely, you would know Frodo is safe.
The teen instantly lost her attitude. Yes, she knew he was safe. She could feel it in her gut. She sighed.
Sorry. I'm not a morning person.
Most aren't, Elrohir agreed. However, food may help.
Trenara's head shot up and her stomach growled. The curious glint in her eyes made Elrohir laugh. The teen's eyes began to look for food. Then she looked back at the elf.
No more sleepy stuff? she asked carefully.
For now, he nods. We have decided you have slept long enough. Your snoring could have caused an avalanche, were we closer to snow.
That'll teach ya. Now, you mentioned food......
After breakfast Elrohir told Trenara he would take her to Rivendell. Ramar went with them, just in case. The girl didn't know he had called her a child. They took horses, and Tre was to ride Asfaloth. He was the only extra they had for her. After they left the hidden stables, it didn't take them long to find the road. Tre tapped the horse between the ears.
Oy, an' no tell me you didn' know about this road.
If horses could laugh, she knew he would've. Elrohir shook his head at the two. They had known each other for less then a day and they trusted each other more then Tre trusted the elves.
He knew the road would not be safe after such an encounter.
The teen looked up at him. You mean you know what happened?
He nods. We were watching as well.
An' yous didn' do a t'ing?! What good you are.....
We saw you, and wondered what you would do.
Trenara was suddenly silent. When he looked at her, he saw that she was contemplating something. Fear was nearly hidden on her face.
How many people saw my lil' trick?
Not many, and none who will speak of it.
The girl nodded, but said nothing more. Hopefully, no one would want a repeat performance. Or an explanation with demonstration. As it was, she was powerless for a month.
By noon they had reached the elf city. Okay, it wasn't really a city. Maybe like a large village. Elladan meets them, and ushers them into the house.
You've made it just in time for lunch, the elf smiled.
Tre caught his gaze, but knew there was no fighting with him. Ah, well, food would help her think straight. If it didn't knock her out.
Trenara was questioned a bit about her origins and why she had been out. The teen could only give vague answers.
Where I come from no longer exists. I go where my feet take me now.
She wasn't about to tell them she had been raised on an isolated island chain. A chain that had more problems then most outsiders knew about. She was going to avoid the whole magic and power thing for as long as she could. That would only bring up the past. A past that needn't be brought up.
Finally, Trenara was taken to Frodo. It was a good thing she was crazy, or she might have gotten lost in the maze of corridors. A long time ago, she had figured that sane people got easily lost.
Looking into the room, she saw another elf kneeling to the side of the Hobbit. He seemed very concentrated. He also looked old, but the noble, slow aged old. Like her sensei. Not the wrinkly old of the wall sitters in Waikiki.
Trenara was shown the room she would be using. The twins left her to her self. They trusted her, it seemed, more then she trusted them. Or maybe they didn't care if she ran off. The scent of water and perfume got her attention. Through one door was a small bathing room. Herbs and bottles of shampoo-y stuff were besides a bathtub. Steam still rose from the water.
Okay, these people are off the suspicious list.
Aragorn, Glorfindel, and the remaining Hobbits rode into Rivendell at that time. The trio of Hobbits could not be distracted from seeing their friend. After being left in Frodo's room, the twins dragged Aragorn, Glorfindel, and their father into another room. They quickly told the story of Frodo's rescue. And of the rescuer.
Trenara could feel the power of The Ring, knew that it was important. She had every opportunity to take it.
She ignored it, Elladan put in. I know she has no idea what she encountered.
And perhaps it should remain so, Glorfindel told the group.
They nodded.
Elladan looked at the weary trio, you three will rest.
Under no circumstances shall you do any more work, Elrohir nodded in agreement. Until dinner, that is, and you will be eating.
Elrond glared at them. Wasn't he the lord of Imladris? The twins only smiled. They knew their father was exhausted. Any attempt to do anything other then rest would cause them to go take drastic measures. Elrond decided to rest.
Just what Imladris needs, Glorfindel sighed. Two younger versions of Elrond.
Aragorn frowned. You say that like it was a bad thing.
You have no idea.
Elrond gave up glaring at people and headed out of the room. The sound of laughter followed him. As the others left, Elrohir remembered something.
Estel, dear brother, do Arda a favor?
The man looked at him.
This time is was Elrond's turn to laugh.
Once Trenara figured out how to put on the dress, she was off. She would've gone for something less elegant, but that's what left in her room. The teen figured it was dinner. The scents lead her quickly through the halls.
The dinning room was even worse then the dress. Everyone was there. Crowds made Tre nervous. Ever since becoming the Green Ranger, she hated crowds. She couldn't watch everything around her. And though there was a very small chance of danger here, she couldn't help herself. The teen found a seat on a table near the back of the room. If she couldn't watch everyone, then at least no one could sneak up from behind.
The people around her ignored her. She didn't really care. A conversation would've made her night end. Unfortunately, her plans weren't going to work out for her. She looked to see the twins making their way to her.
Tre squeaked as she got up.
The guy next to her looked at her, but she made her getaway. She was in the halls when she tripped. Her quick movements obviously didn't go with the dress. What surprised her was the fact that she didn't hit the ground.
Firm hands set her back on her feet.
Uh, thanks. I haven't hit the ground all day, an' I'd hate to break my record. Excuse me.....
She began on her way again.
Estel, daro i hiril! stop the lady
Aragorn didn't ask questions. He reached behind him as he turned and placed a firm hand on the girl. He could hear Arwen sigh besides him.
Hannon le, Elladan smiled. Thank you
Why are the ladies running away from you? Aragorn asked.
No reason.
They're plannin' somet'ing, the girl spoke. They have The Smile.
The girl nodded. Everyone has it when they're plannin' somet'ing.
We plan nothing, Elrohir told his sister, who was eyeing him. Trenara was only invited to sit with us, as she was one who helped Frodo.
Said girl sighed and didn't attempt to run away. That didn't keep her from trying to convince an escape.
I get nervous enough in crowds. To be in front of all them would make me choke on my food or somet'ing that would make a fool outta myself or insult you an' look now I'm babblin'.....Very bad idea, your plan.
They wouldn't be put off. Tre was dragged back into the room. She went willingly then, no need to make a scene. There were more Hobbits at the table. Soon, the food was out, and Tre forgot her crowd fear.
What kind of bracelet is that?
It took Trenara a moment to realize what Elladan was talking about. She remembered her communicator and glanced at it. The green banded piece of metal was a reminder of everything she had done. And of all she still had to do to make up for it. In the back of her mind, she noticed her dress matched the color. After she had sworn off the color, too. She hadn't wanted to be like the others, wearing their power color. She noticed that the older Rangers had taken a kind of comfort from that.
Friendship bracelet, the teen answered. It felt weird calling the Rangers friends. They had more of teammates.
Where are your friends? the Hobbit Pippin asked.
Tre shrugged. This time she spoke of her friends left in Hawaii. We disbanded long ago.
She was left alone for the rest of dinner.
After the meal, everyone was making their way to what Elladan called the Halls of Fire. Singing would be done there. Trenara decided she had had enough of the crowd. When the chance came, Trenara disappeared down a deserted hall. She saw that someone had the same idea.
Sam was making his way from the crowd as well. Trenara caught up with him.
Might you know where Mr. Frodo is? he asked. I can't seem to find my way around this place, big as it is.
Tre nodded. That had been her idea, too. He must be a sane person, Sam, if he was lost. Within minutes, they were in the room. Frodo was resting, and looked so small on the bed.
I'm happy you helped him, Sam sat down in a chair, but why did you?
Because I can. It's the main reason I do most things.
Oh. Thank you.
No problem, Trenara yawned. Will you be fine by yourself?
He nods, and the teen decides sleep would be great right about now.
