AN: I know my Elvish is completely wrong. I use what phrases I can from different sites including Grey Company I believe it is and what I can't find I make up. This is how it will be throughout the story so those of you that do know the language please don't shoot me.
The group stops to rest and Aragorn makes Diana sit down next to a large rock. She leans against it and looks out across the horizon, refusing to look at any of them.
"Here." Diana looks down at the plate of food in front of her and then up at the person handing it to her.
"Thank you, Frodo" she says quietly and takes the plate.
"What's your name?"
"Diana" she answers, refusing to look back up at him.
"You said that someone was chasing you" he says sitting on a log across from her.
"I was walking through a park on my way home when I heard someone behind me. I started running and I looked behind me to see if they were still following me. I didn't see the steep hill and I fell. I don't know how long I was unconscious but I woke up and stumbled into a clearing and well, you know the rest. I'm not from Middle Earth."
"Where are you from then" he asks curiously.
" I don't know if it's a different world, different time or even a different plane of existence from this one but the place I'm from is called Earth. We don't have Hobbits, Elves, Wizards or any real magic. There are some similarities between the two places but there are far more differences" she tells him.
"You said that you read about us in a book. How is that possible if your world doesn't have Hobbits and Elves?"
"I, I don't know. In my world, the fellowship, this quest, even all of Middle Earth was a fairy tale. A story someone made up for entertainment. I can't tell you how Tolkien knew about this place. Or if it truly is a fairytale he made up, how you and this place really exists. Either way, I haven't got a clue as to how I got here or how I'm gonna get home" she finishes quietly.
Before either of them can say anything else Aragorn yells for everyone to hide. Diana barely gets to her feet when Legolas pulls her under a rock ledge and pins her down. "I thought you read all of this in a book. Why didn't you warn us if you are not a spy as you say" he hisses in her ear.
"I, I didn't realize where we were. I was talking to Frodo and wasn't paying attention to what was going on. Amin hireatha (I'm sorry)," she says sincerely.
"Come on" he says and roughly pulls her to her feet.
"I said I was sorry! You arrogant jackass." His grip on her arm tightens as he glares at her.
"Ow! You accuse me of being a spy and hold me prisoner. Give me one good reason why I should help you!"
He pins her against a large rock with his body and she struggles until his knife is at her throat. "Because your life may very well depend on it."
"Legolas!" Aragorn warns.
Legolas lets go of Diana and she slumps to the ground holding her throat where Legolas' knife was seconds before, her body trembling. 'Oh my God! He just threatened to kill me...again!'
"The passage south is being watched. We must take the Pass of Caradhas" Gandalf says.
Knowing none of their options are any good, Diana chooses not to say anything about what they face and struggles to stand up. Legolas reaches down to help Diana to her feet.
"Don't touch me!" she demands and jerks away from him. "Let me help you" he says reaching for her again.
"Auta miqula orqu. (Go kiss an orc)" she growls and knocks his hand away. Ignoring the death glare he gives her and Aragorn's amused chuckle, she manages to get to her feet by using the rock for balance.
The fellowship is walking up the steep, snow cover mountain side when Frodo loses his balance and tumbles back down the slope. "Frodo!" Aragorn calls and catches him. Aragorn helps him to his feet and Frodo searches for the ring to make sure it's still there.
Diana, who is standing between Boromir and Aragorn, notices Boromir lean down to pick something up. He holds the ring up and stares at it.
"Boromir."
Diana hears the warning in Aragorn's voice and glances back at him. His hand slips around the hilt of his sword and Diana backs out of the way.
"It is a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt over so small a thing. Such a little thing," Boromir says and starts to reach for the ring.
"Boromir!" Diana jumps and takes another step back in case Aragorn decides to draw his sword. "Give the ring to Frodo."
"As you wish" Boromir walks over and gives Frodo the ring. "I care not," he ruffles Frodo's hair and walks off. Diana watches him until he passes her and then turns back to Aragorn, who sighs in relief and removes his hand from his sword.
"Aragorn" Diana stops him as he walks by her. "The ring is gaining strength over Boromir. He's a good man and he's trying to fight it, but just keep an eye on him." Aragorn looks at her thoughtfully for a moment. Then he nods and follows her when she turns to catch up with the rest of the fellowship.
"We will rest here" Gandalf says. Diana sighs and kicks at the snow to clear a spot to sit. She sits down and draws her knees up to her chest, trying to get warm. Merry and Pippn watch her with a cautious curiosity.
Boromir helps Sam get a fire going within minutes and soon everyone is gathered around it. Aragorn looks over at Diana, "Come and sit by the fire."
"No thanks" she states without looking at him.
"You will catch cold, now come to the fire," he demands. She glances over at him before resting her head on her knees.
"Amadedaime, manka re mern hilkin a'gurtha. (Foolish woman, she wishes to freeze to death)" Legolas growls.
"What do you care, Elf?" Diana hisses in reply.
"I don't, mortal" he replies coldly.
"Why don't you take that bow of yours and shove it up your ass" she smiles sweetly. Legolas jumps to his feet in anger.
Realizing her mistake she groans inwardly. 'Smart one. Piss the Elf off. How stupid can you get?'
Most of the fellowship watches the two like a tennis match. "Manka lle mern a'gwanna, (If you want to die,)" Legolas starts toward her drawing his knives, "Uvennin valin a'tua. (I will be happy to help.)"
Diana scrambles to her feet and squares her shoulders in defiance. "Go ahead. Show the others how big you are. Slay a bound and defenseless woman," she whispers so only he can hear. Legolas stands with his face just inches from hers, his azure eyes hiding the shock at her lack of fear. "Do you have no fear?" he questions curiously.
"I fear a lot of things, but you, Prince Legolas are not one of them" she hisses. The corners of his lips twitch as shock is replaced by amusement. 'That wasn't supposed to be funny you stupid Elf,' she thinks.
The truth is that she does fear him. From the books she knows what Legolas is capable of and the strength that Elves possess. He is dangerous in more ways than one and the other is what she fears the most.
"Tula, hama neva i'naur, Astalder (Come, sit by the fire, Valiant One)" he chuckles and pulls her over to where everyone else is sitting.
Gimli, who is sitting next to where she sits leans over to her, "Anyone who despises an Elf is worthy to be called a friend. Except for orcs that is." Diana laughs, "I can't say I dislike all Elves, I haven't met but one. But I can tell you that I definitely dislike that one." Gimli roars with laughter and returns to sharpening his ax.
Aragorn looks up at the woman in sudden realization and suspicion. "You know the Elvish tongue?"
"Several languages of Middle Earth are explained in great detail by Tolkien and Elvish is the most popular because of its beauty when spoken."