The day the Fellowship was leaving dawned bright and clear. The Hobbits were already down in the courtyard, the youngest of the four was still stuffing his face. Aragorn was talking with Gandalf while waiting to depart. Boromir was helping Sam to secure the last few items on Bill the pony. Legolas was standing off to the side, opposite from Gimli. Merry just stood and watched Pippin eat. Frodo stood by himself, lost in his thoughts.
Lord Elrond came forward out of the crowd that had come to see them off. He gave a short speech before wishing them the blessings of every free race in Middle Earth.
"The Fellowship awaits the Ringbearer," Gandalf said.
Frodo turned and started out of Rivendell, leading the Fellowship.