Disclaimer: OH, OH! I HAVEN'T DONE THIS IN A WHILE! MONKEYS AND CUCUMBERS! I do not own Tolkien's work. I only own the characters that I have put in there. Even though I would love to own Elrohir, but oh well.

A/N: Hey there! I'm back! Sorry it took so long. I was having problems with everything. I had track and field, and then I had to get my license. Now I have three finals.

Chapter Thirteen: Debates and Changes

Kimberly stood with joy as Celeborn spoke to them. She almost jumped for joy as he handed her a sword. He nodded to her, "I give you this sword to keep yourself safe. I have watched your lessons with Kevaline, and she has told me herself that you are a fast learner."

"Oh, thank you!" Kimberly smiled, quickly hugging him.

Kevaline walked into the clearing they were in just in time to watch this happen. She laughed silently and shook her head. She spun on her heel as someone put their hand on her shoulder. She sighed as she saw it was her father, "I am sorry that I have to leave again. We will never have any time together as we did in the past."

He smiled at her, patting her shoulder, "No worries, I have a feeling that later on we will have all the time in the world together along with your husband."

He then walked off, leaving Kevaline standing there, looking at Celeborn and Galadriel. She watched as Galadriel walked up to Kimberly, "So she is going to."

Galadriel put her hand out for Kimberly, "Come, I must talk to you alone." Kimberly nodded and followed her. As they came to a small clearing alone, Galadriel turned to Kimberly, "I must give this to you. It will help you in your journey." She handed Kimberly a necklace with a purple stone in a golden halter, "This will keep you safe. If you wear it, the eyes of the enemy will not see you, and you shall not have to worry about them."

"Why give this to me? Why not give it to Kevaline or Frodo or one of the others?" Kimberly asked.

"Because you need it the most. Kevaline will not always be there to protect you, and when she is not, this shall be." Galadriel smiled.

Kimberly took the necklace, "whose was it?"

"It was Celebrain's, Elladan's mother's. After she married Elrond, she said she had no use for it. She would not take it with her." Galadriel stated sadly, "Now it has come to you. Kevaline would not take it, she has enough power to conceal herself if she so wishes it. You are in need of it. You must stay alive, Elladan is counting on you."

Haldir, Orophin, and Rumil walked into the clearing, all three bowing, "My lady."

"Good," Galadriel smiled, "you may now give her your gifts. I am finished."

Rumil smiled, walking forward with a beautiful quiver, "You will need a new quiver for where you are going, and my spirit will be with you always. Your brothers will watch over you." He gave her the quiver full of arrows and then nodded to Orophin.

Orophin smiled as well and walked forward with a small Elvin knife, "If your sword abandons you, this knife will be your light in the dark." He winked, "May you have light shine on you everywhere you go."

Haldir sighed as he walked forward. He looked down at her, "Such a small and fragile human my daughter has taken under her wing, yet there is a fire in you." He nodded, whistling softly. He then looked up at the trees, "May he guide you and keep you company when my daughter cannot."

Kimberly looked up, only to see a beautiful falcon. It spread its wings far and screeched before it flew from the branch it was on onto her shoulder. She pet its head, "Oh, thank you, all of you."

Haldir smiled, "Now come, you must get to the boats. I must talk to my daughter alone."

Kevaline crossed her arms over her chest as Celeborn walked over to her, "Now Cele' you aren't going to give me anything, are you? You know how much I hate it!"

"I have a gift for you that I have kept since the Last Alliance." Celeborn smiled. He then handed her a book, "Do you remember what this is?"

Kevaline's eyes went wide, "It's my journal!"

"I kept it, since you told me that if anything happened to you, I was supposed to keep everyone away from it." Celeborn smiled even more, "Roar', I had a feeling that you would want it, so you could keep the same incident from happening again."

Kevaline hugged him quickly, "Cele' I will never forget this!"

Galadriel then walked over, "Tiger," Kevaline looked at her.

Kevaline shook her head as she saw what she was holding, "No, you didn't have to."

Galadriel smiled, "This was fashioned in your honor." She handed her a pair of silver claws, "May they stop the enemy from getting close to those you care about."

Haldir, Rumil, and Orophin walked over to her, "Kevaline."

Kevaline turned to them, her eyes flashing to that of the tiger's. Rumil handed her a small gem, "May this give you luck as it does me."

Kevaline took it and smiled, holding it close to her heart, "It will, uncle, don't worry."

Orophin smiled as he held out a folded cloak to her, "I know you have gotten a new one, but I also know how fast that you can ruin your clothes when you are on a journey."

Kevaline laughed as she took the cloak, "Thank you, uncle, you know me down to my heart."

Haldir was the last to speak. He grabbed Kevaline in a hug, "May the gods and goddesses watch over you and keep you safe until we see each other again." He then held her out to arm's length, "I could not get you armor, like I wanted to, but my gift is being sent with Clitus." He smirked, "I have outfitted him with a beautiful bridle and new saddle bags for you."

Galadriel smiled at Kevaline and then Haldir, "We shall let Clitus go as soon as you are off. He shall follow his heart and you until you need use of him."

Kevaline nodded, "Thank you, all of you. I will treasure this moment, and when I return, I shall have gifts for all of you, my word of honor."

As Kevaline rowed her boat, Kimberly pet her falcon, "You know, I always wanted a pet falcon. Now I have one, thanks to your father."

"Have you named him yet?" Kevaline asked, not looking anywhere but ahead of herself.

"I don't know… Why don't you name him for me?" Kimberly smiled.

Kevaline looked at the falcon, "I would say Aráto."

"What does that mean?" Kimberly asked, mystified.

"It means 'champion.'" Kevaline laughed.

I like it. I think it suits me just fine. The falcon screeched, spreading its wings.

Kimberly looked at Kevaline, "What did he say?"

"He says that he likes the name," Kevaline smiled. She looked ahead of her, seeing all three other boats still in close range. She then looked at the falcon, "Aráto, would you care to fly ahead and search the skies for me?"

Kimberly smiled, "I think that would be a great idea!"

Aráto stretched his wings and pushed off of Kimberly's shoulder, flying into the sky. I shall check the skies and the land for you.

Kevaline looked down at her spare cloak. Wrapped inside of it were the silver claws. She wore the gem around her neck, keeping it close to her heart. She reached out with her link. Clitus, can you hear me?

Of course I can, Kevaline. Kevaline heard Clitus' voice.

How are you faring? Kevaline asked.

I am fine. You shouldn't worry about me. How are you? I felt the loss of Yami. Are you all right? Clitus asked.

Kevaline sighed. I will have to live with it. I must go on and make sure this quest does not fail.

Kimberly looked at Kevaline, "Kev, are you all right?"

Kevaline shook her head, smiling, "I am fine, just thinking."

Kimberly looked up at the sky, "Uh, do you think that you could see where Aráto is? I am a little worried."

Kevaline looked up towards the sky. Aráto, where are you? Your master is quite worried.

Kimberly smiled as she heard a screech. Kevaline smiled at Kimberly, "See, he is just fine, and now returning to you. He was just searching the shores for anywhere that we could rest on." She watched as Kimberly yawned, "Go ahead and rest. I will make sure you do not fall out of the boat."

Kimberly stretched out in the boat, using Kevaline's cloak as a pillow. She quickly sat up though, "Geez! I thought that these cloaks were supposed to be soft, not hard!"

Kevaline bit her bottom lip as Kimberly picked the cloak up. As Kimberly began to unfold it, Kevaline yelled, "Kimberly, no!"

Everyone turned to see what was happening just as Kimberly opened the cloak up. Kimberly pulled the silver claws up, looking at them and turning them. Kevaline held her breath as the rest of the fellowship looked at Kimberly. Legolas called back to her, "Kimberly, where did you get those?"

"Oh, these aren't mine! These are Kevaline's!" Kimberly yelled up to him, smiling.

Kevaline narrowed her eyes, looking straight ahead as she rowed. Aragorn called back to her, "Kevaline, are they yours?"

"So what if they are? It is not like I am going to use them against you! The are for the enemy!" Kevaline yelled, glaring at him, "I have been more faithful to this quest than anyone else here! While we were in Lothlorien, I did not take the time to morn over Yami as an undedicated member would, no, I kept going on! I kept in shape! I healed quickly! I taught some of our members how to fight!"

Kevaline walked in the woods, away from everyone else. She sighed as she patted the silver claws at her right side, "I am never going to be loyal in their eyes. I will always be a traitor, just like I am to the men of Gondor."

She slung her small pack over her shoulder, containing her spare cloak and some lembas. It also contained a few healing herbs and some vial from Elrond. She spun around as she heard yelling voices.

As she ran over a hill, she saw Boromir pounce at Frodo, grabbing at the ring around his neck. Kevaline jumped into action, running down the hill and pulling Boromir off of Frodo. She then lunged on him, pinning him to the ground, "Boromir!"

"Let me go! I must help my people!" He yelled as he struggled against her.

"I shall help your people! The ring is evil!" Kevaline yelled back. She then looked at the shocked Frodo, "Go! Go now while I can hold him! Flee!"

Frodo looked sadly at Kevaline, "I never thought you were a traitor, Kevaline. You were always my savior!" With those heart-feeling words, he slipped the ring on his finger and disappeared.

Kevaline then turned her attention back to Boromir, "Boromir! Calm yourself!"

Boromir came to his senses, "What have I done? What have I done!"

Kevaline let him go, "Boromir, it was not your fault. Do not despair." She then stood up, "I must leave you for the moment! I must check on the others!" She then ran off, intent on reaching Kimberly and keeping her safe from a darkness that she felt in her heart.

Kimberly sat at a fire, watching Aragorn as he grabbed stuff from the boats. "We cross the lake at nightfall. Hide the boats and continue on foot. We approach Mordor from the North."

"Oh, yes?" Gimli asked.

Kimberly turned her attention to him, "Yes."

"Just a simple matter of finding our way through Emyn Muil… an impassable labyrinth of razor-shape rocks." Gimli started.

Kimberly rolled her eyes, "And let me guess… And after that, it gets even better!"

Gimli glared at her, "Fester, stinking marshland as far as the eye can see."

"That is our road." Aragorn stated, "I suggest that you take some rest and recover your strength, Master Dwarf."

"Recover my," Gimli started.

Kimberly stood up, walking towards Legolas, "Look, we aren't going to get anywhere by arguing with each other. You know what? I am not used to any of this. I am used to getting around in a car, or the bus, but you don't see me complaining abut the choices. I am so far off of what I usually am! So quit complaining! Kevaline isn't complaining! All of you don't trust her fully, and it shows! She feels it herself! We are a team, and we have to trust every single one of us if we are going to rely on everyone in a battle!"

Legolas looked at her for a second, "Do you even know where Kevaline is?"

"Yes, how are we to trust the elf when she isn't even around?" Gimli questioned.

Legolas then quickly walked over to Aragorn, "We should leave now."

"No," Aragorn stated, looking at the other shore, "Orcs patrol the eastern shore. We must wait for the cover of darkness."

"It is not the eastern shore that worries me." Legolas stated, looking into the woods behind him, "A shadow and a threat has been growing in my mind. Something draws near. I can feel it."

Kimberly looked around, "Hey, Aragorn, do you know where Kevaline went to? I mean, Legolas and I both can't find her."

Aragorn shook his head, "She said something about going out to have a look around."

"And you let her go?" Kimberly yelled, "How could you? She could be attacked by orcs!"

Kimberly turned as she heard Merry state, "Where's Frodo?"

Aragorn looked around, and his eyes fell on Boromir's shield. Kimberly gasped, "Oh no!"

Kevaline came running up a hill to see Frodo lying on the ground, gasping for air. She walked closer to him, "Frodo."

"No! Stay away!" Frodo yelled, trying to back away from her.

"But Frodo, it is just I, Kevaline. I would not harm you. I swore on my life that I wouldn't!" Kevaline stated, taking another step toward him.

"You just want the ring!" Frodo stated, not truly knowing what was coming out of his mouth.

Kevaline put a hand on his shoulder, "Frodo, why would I want the ring when it caused my death so many years ago? Why would I want something that killed one of the people I loved?" She looked at the ring, glaring at it, "Frodo, I do not want that foul thing!" She quickly spun away, "I have a feeling that I will not be the last person to see you."

Frodo watched as she ran of, not looking back. He felt relieved, "So she was true to her word. She hates the ring with her whole life."

"Frodo?" Frodo spun as he heard his name.

Aragorn was standing there. Frodo looked sad, "It has taken Boromir."

"Where is the ring?" Aragorn asked, walking forward.

Frodo quickly jumped up and started running away, "Stay away!"

Aragorn ran after him, "Frodo!" Frodo spun around to look at him, "I swore to protect you."

"Can you protect me from yourself?" Frodo questioned. Aragorn looked saddened.

Kevaline stood in the woods with Aragorn, "Estel! You think to lowly of yourself!"

Aragorn shook his head, "Kevaline, I couldn't! It runs in my blood! I have the same weakness!"

Kevaline spun away from him, growling, "Then you are weak! You are noting more than feed for the fire! If I wanted to, I could kill you!" When she turned back around, her eyes were that of a tiger, "Now listen here, Estel! No matter what you think, there will come a time when you have to choose. Will you be man enough to make the right decision? If all falls onto you, will you choose a life for them, or will you choose to doom them with your weakness. Will you be able to let them go? Or will you not see the light and decide that you can still protect them? It is your choice, I cannot make it for you."

Aragorn looked sadly at her, "What am I to do, Kevaline? They rely on me now! Gandalf is gone!"

"Then do what you think is right. Go where you think is the best road. Don't let others make your choices for you." Kevaline stated before she turned and waked away.

Frodo brought Aragorn back to the present, "Would you destroy it?"

Aragorn looked down at the ring. It called his name, "Aragorn."

He walked forward and kneeled down, placing his hand over Frodo's and closing it, "I would have gone with you to the end into the very fires of Mordor." He then let go of Frodo's hand.

Frodo looked sadly at him, "I know. Kevaline would have as well." He then took a breath, "Look after the others. Especially Sam. He will not understand."

Aragorn looked at Frodo's sword, "Go! Run!" He then jumped to his feet and spun around, unsheathing his sword and walking to the clearing. Orcs were making their way toward him.

As Aragorn started fighting with them, he heard his name, "Aragorn!" Aragorn spun to the left as an arrow went whizzing past him, only to embed in an orc. Kevaline came running forward, "I couldn't just leave you here all by yourself to take on all of these creatures! That would just be wrong, and Adam would not like it one bit!" She pulled her arrow from the dead orc and then quickly put it back into her quiver. She quickly unsheathed her sword and started to kill orcs around her.

An arrow whizzed past her, killing the orc she was trying to kill. She spun around to see Legolas and Kimberly, Gimli tagging along behind them. Legolas yelled to them, "Aragorn, Kevaline, go!"

Kevaline ran, only to grab Kimberly and pull her with her. As they ran into the forest, Kimberly pulled against Kevaline, "Come on, let me go!"

"Your brothers would kill me if anything happened to you, so the answer is no!" Kevaline shouted as she continued to run.

Kimberly shouted back at her, "But what about Boromir! We have to save him!"

Kevaline looked at her, "What?"

Kimberly looked at the ground, "Boromir is destined to die. He saves Merry and Pippin, but they get captured."

Kevaline let go of Kimberly, "Go find Aragorn or Legolas! Tell them that I told you to stay with them!" She then ran off, not looking behind her. Kimberly quickly followed her, not wanting her vision to be correct.

Kevaline screamed in anger as she saw the scene before her. An orc was aiming at Boromir as he guarded Merry and Pippin. Kevaline quickly ran forward, pushing Boromir out of the way, only to have the arrow embed in her shoulder. She slammed to the ground, "Boromir, run! Take Merry and Pippin with you!"

"No! I will not abandon you to death! If you die, then I shall die, then I shall die as well!" Boromir yelled, pulling his horn to his mouth and blowing. The sound was enough to make Kevaline wince.

She quickly stood up, her stomach turning. She quickly put her silver claws on and lashed out at an orc that had gotten to close for her tastes. It fell dead, its throat ripped to shreds. She fell to the ground, "Merry, Pippin, you have to get out of here!"

"We won't leave you, Tiger! We are not going to let you go like we let Frodo go!" Pippin stated.

Kimberly screamed, running towards Kevaline, knowing that this was one of the visions she had seen in Galadriel's mirror. Boromir was hot in the shoulder, and an orc picked Kevaline up and slung her over its shoulder. Kimberly ran to Boromir's side, "Boromir!"

"I failed! I couldn't save the little ones or Kevaline!" Boromir stated.

Kimberly shook her head, "No, that is not true! You kept them alive, Boromir, for as long as you could. But right now you have to stay with me! You can't die on me!"

Boromir pushed Kimberly out of the way as an arrow made its way toward them. His eyes went wide when the arrow pierced his chest. He gasped for breath, "Kimberly, you have to go!"

Tears fell from Kimberly's eyes, "No! I will not leave you here to die! You are like a brother! And I don't want another one to die!" She listened to the far off screams of Kevaline, and knew she couldn't do anything for her.

She screamed in fright as another arrow pierced Boromir, this one landing in his abdomen. She glared at the orc that was doing this. She screamed, "Aragorn!"

The orc snarled and then shot an arrow at her. It embedded in her shoulder, and Kimberly fell backwards. She hit her head off a rock and lost consciousness for a minute. When she woke, Aragorn was kneeling down beside Boromir. Boromir was gasping for breath, "I failed. They took the little ones and Kevaline. She fought for us. She isn't a traitor. She risked her life for a mere man of Gondor, one of the men who originally wanted her dead!"

Kimberly started to cry, "Kevaline! No! Kevaline!"

Legolas came over to her and kneeled down beside her, "Kimberly."

"I couldn't change it! She is gone! Kevaline is gone! They took her!" Kimberly cried.

Aragorn turned from Boromir, "They took Kevaline. We must get her back. Saruman mustn't get his hand on her!" He nodded to Legolas, "Pick her up!"

"I can stand on my own!" Kimberly interjected with her advice. She grabbed Legolas for support and then stood, looking around. She saw Kevaline's bag, "We have to take that with us, she would die if she didn't have it!"

Well, there you have it! The thirteenth chapter done. Hope you liked it, because I had some debates in this one. I was debating on whether to have Boromir live or die, and in the end, it ended up that he died, sorry. I mean, I wanted him to live, but for later on in the story, it would be better if he is dead.