Well, here's chapter two. Thanks to all you reviewers!!! Voting is
now closed, and LEGOLAS WON!!!!!
Just to let you know, Elladan is actually the twin brother of Elrohir. I accidentally got their ages mixed up.
Also, I know that I spelled Mirkwood Mirkwook. I didn't mean for this mistake to take place.
Well, here's Chapter Two of One Ring to Bring Them All
Chapter Two: Elrond's Council
Usagi rolled over as the sun hit her face. Suddenly, Usagi shot up and out of bed. 'What time is it?! The council starts at eight thirty!!! I hope I didn't sleep late!'
Hastily pulling on the blue tunic and black leggings she'd been given, Usagi ran out of the room and towards where Elrond said the council was. As she ran, she thought about the dream she'd had last night.
**FLASHBACK**
Usagi looked at her surroundings in both confusion and interest. Her blue eyes showed recognition. This was where she'd first arrived in Middle Earth. 'I wonder what I'm doing here again?'
"A good question, child." Galadriel's voice whispered. "I can only show you so much, or ask so many questions at a certain point in time. Now, I'd like to help teach you Elvish and combat.
"You'll need these skills if you're to be accepted by the men at the council. I'll simply transmit the Elvish, and I'll help you with combat. Time does not pass normally here, so you can learn everything you need before you wake."
"Let's get started." Usagi stated calmly. "I need to be able to stay awake at the council."
Over two 'months', Usagi learned how to fight in hand-to-hand combat, and proper swordsmanship. She knew that she was ready for anything that the men of the council had to throw at her.
Turning, Usagi looked upon the glade she'd come to know so well, one last time...
**End Flashback**
Not having been watching where she was going, Usagi accidentally ran into Legolas. "Oh, Legolas-san! I'm very sorry! You see, I think that I'm late for the council!"
"Usagi, it's only seven thirty. You have half an hour to get there." Legolas replied with barely concealed mirth. "I'm coming too, so let's just walk slowly, and not risk any further injuries."
Usagi nodded sheepishly, and followed Legolas. For several minutes, the duo walked in comfortable silence. "So," Usagi began, trying to think of something appropriate to discuss. "Why do you think that this council is being called? It seems to be important, and I think that Frodo has a large part to play."
"The council is being called to discuss problems that humans, Elves, and dwarves are having combating new problems. Usagi, you should be ready to be mocked for being allowed in this council."
"Don't worry, Legolas. I knew that there would be some people who just won't understand. However, I'm prepared to explain why Lady Galadriel chose me instead of an Elf of Lothlorien if need be. I'm also prepared to tell stubborn asses to shut up and be quiet." Usagi replied with a smirk.
"Very well," Legolas sighed. "We're here."
The council of Elrond was to take place in an open courtyard, amidst towering trees, and a farther branch of Elrond's home. Here, more than half of those invited to attend the council had already assembled, and were talking somberly. Taking her appropriate seat, Usagi turned to Gandalf.
"Good morning, Gandalf-san. How are you doing?" Usagi inquired.
"Very well, thank you. And you, Lady Usagi, how has your morning gone?"
"Well, I thought I was late for the council." Usagi admitted sheepishly. "So, I started to run, because I thought it was ten after eight, when I ran into Legolas-san. Literally."
"Well, it sounds like you've had an adventurous morning so far, Lady Usagi. I hope the council will not confuse you, or bore you." Gandalf replied with a small smile.
Usagi nodded. "I'm ready to learn all that I can about this crisis. All that Lady Galadriel told me is that if the free races of Middle Earth don't unite, it could be the destruction of us all."
At that moment, Elrond, Elladan, Elrohir, and Aragorn entered the ring of chairs. Aragorn strode over to the last available seat, and Elladan and Elrohir sat behind Elrond's chair. Elrond sat slowly, and began to speak.
"You have all been called here for one purpose. Some of you request council for strange happenings or visions, others come for a short rest inside well protected borders, and others come to help in the dark times ahead. All your questions will be answered at the council. Frodo, bring forth the Ring."
Frodo nodded, and placed the Ring onto a raised pedestal, in plain view of all present at the council. As he turned, Boromir began to speak,
"Pardon me, Lord Elrond, but is it not unusual for a woman to attend a council such as this?"
"Boromir," Usagi began, struggling not to yell at him. "I am the envoy of Lothlorien, and therefore have the right to be here. If you wish to question Lady Galadriel's reasons for having me appear instead of an Elf, you may make complaints after we receive Elrond's council."
"I will not listen to a mere woman!" Boromir sneered. "You must have a reason other than what you have named for being here." Several other men nodded.
"Elrond, may I please have a moment to explain?" Usagi requested. Elrond nodded. "Boromir, although I am 'Just a Woman', as you so kindly put it, I am also Princess Serenity of the Kingdom of the Moon. If you wish to ask why I was sent, it is because I needed a 'vacation' from the world I was in, and the Lady Galadriel needed my help. She requested that I come to Rivendell and act as envoy for Lothlorien. She also requested that I seek Elrond's council on a matter that has greatly disturbed her.
"So you see, just because I am a woman, does not give you merit to mock me. So, Lord Boromir," Usagi mocked him. "I suggest you shut up, sit down, and listen to the council that Elrond has to give before I lose my temper!!!"
Boromir was too stunned to reply. So, he opted to make himself comfortable instead. Usagi turned to Elrond,
"My pardons, Lord Elrond, for the amount of time I took. Your council is far more important than anything that I have said."
With that, the council of Elrond began. Elrond described what had happened in the battle of the Last Alliance of men and Elves. Then, the story was passed onto Bilbo, who had the task of explaining how the Ring came into his possession. After that, Frodo spoke, in great detail, of all that had transpired since he left the Shire. Finally, Gandalf spoke of how deep Saruman's treachery truly ran. Once the wizard's treachery had been revealed, a heavy silence fell upon the men, dwarves, and Elves.
"This Ring you speak of," Boromir began. "And the proofs that you have shown prove that this is the Ruling Ring. Why not use it against Sauron and Saruman? The people of Gondor can only defend against Mordor for so long without additional help. Let us take the Ring and use it!"
"Have you heard nothing? The Ring cannot be mastered by anyone in this council. It responds to Sauron and Sauron alone! When Isildur took the Ring, evil was allowed to live on, for our hearts are easily corrupted. Do you wish to engulf Middle-earth in a second darkness because of one man's stupidity?" Aragorn asked heatedly.
"Nay!" Boromir replied. "I only wish for the power to protect my people! What would a Ranger know of pride and the need to defend the innocent?"
"This is not just a Ranger!" Legolas jumped in. "This is Aragorn, son of Arathorn! He is an heir to the throne of Gondor, and an heir of Isildur. You owe him your allegiance!"
"That's enough, Legolas." Aragorn stated in Sindarian. "Sit down, please."
As Legolas sat down, Gimli cried,
"Who will take the Ring to Mordor? You, Elf?" Gimli sneered.
Legolas and several other Elves jumped up angrily. Soon, a heated argument was going between the Elves, men, and dwarves. Only Usagi and Frodo remained quiet. Sensing Frodo's discomfort, Usagi turned to him.
"Frodo?"
Frodo stood, and walked up to the pedestal. "I will take it!" He cried, although no one heard him. "I will take the ring to Mordor! Though, I do not know the way."
There was silence now. All arguing stopped, and Elrond stared at Frodo. Gandalf smiled slightly, and went to stand behind him.
"No matter how long you must bear this burden, I will help you."
Aragorn walked up to Frodo, and knelt. "You have my sword."
"And my bow." Legolas stepped up.
"And my axe!" Gimli cried. Legolas looked vaguely annoyed as Gimli stood beside him.
Boromir looked at Frodo. "If this is truly the desire of the council, then Gondor will see it done."
"Don't forget us!" Sam, Merry, and Pippin cried as they jumped from their hidden hiding places.
"Mister Frodo ain't going nowheres without me, sir!" Sam puffed out his chest.
"And you'd have to tie us in sacks and drag us home!" Pippin and Merry chimed.
Elrond smiled. "Very well. I pronounce you-"
"Wait!" Usagi interjected. "If it's all right with everyone, I'd like to accompany them." Usagi's voice grew small.
"It would be an honor to have you travel with us, Usagi." Frodo stated, making up the minds of everyone else. "You helped save Sam and I earlier, and we may need your help again."
Usagi nodded in agreement.
"Very well, then." Elrond said testily. "I pronounce you the Fellowship of the Ring! Rest for today, and be prepared to leave at first light tomorrow."
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I got another chapter out!!! Yay! Well, I'll hopefully have the next chapter soon. Sorry it's so short, but I thought that the council deserved a chapter of its own.
Until next time!
Just to let you know, Elladan is actually the twin brother of Elrohir. I accidentally got their ages mixed up.
Also, I know that I spelled Mirkwood Mirkwook. I didn't mean for this mistake to take place.
Well, here's Chapter Two of One Ring to Bring Them All
Chapter Two: Elrond's Council
Usagi rolled over as the sun hit her face. Suddenly, Usagi shot up and out of bed. 'What time is it?! The council starts at eight thirty!!! I hope I didn't sleep late!'
Hastily pulling on the blue tunic and black leggings she'd been given, Usagi ran out of the room and towards where Elrond said the council was. As she ran, she thought about the dream she'd had last night.
**FLASHBACK**
Usagi looked at her surroundings in both confusion and interest. Her blue eyes showed recognition. This was where she'd first arrived in Middle Earth. 'I wonder what I'm doing here again?'
"A good question, child." Galadriel's voice whispered. "I can only show you so much, or ask so many questions at a certain point in time. Now, I'd like to help teach you Elvish and combat.
"You'll need these skills if you're to be accepted by the men at the council. I'll simply transmit the Elvish, and I'll help you with combat. Time does not pass normally here, so you can learn everything you need before you wake."
"Let's get started." Usagi stated calmly. "I need to be able to stay awake at the council."
Over two 'months', Usagi learned how to fight in hand-to-hand combat, and proper swordsmanship. She knew that she was ready for anything that the men of the council had to throw at her.
Turning, Usagi looked upon the glade she'd come to know so well, one last time...
**End Flashback**
Not having been watching where she was going, Usagi accidentally ran into Legolas. "Oh, Legolas-san! I'm very sorry! You see, I think that I'm late for the council!"
"Usagi, it's only seven thirty. You have half an hour to get there." Legolas replied with barely concealed mirth. "I'm coming too, so let's just walk slowly, and not risk any further injuries."
Usagi nodded sheepishly, and followed Legolas. For several minutes, the duo walked in comfortable silence. "So," Usagi began, trying to think of something appropriate to discuss. "Why do you think that this council is being called? It seems to be important, and I think that Frodo has a large part to play."
"The council is being called to discuss problems that humans, Elves, and dwarves are having combating new problems. Usagi, you should be ready to be mocked for being allowed in this council."
"Don't worry, Legolas. I knew that there would be some people who just won't understand. However, I'm prepared to explain why Lady Galadriel chose me instead of an Elf of Lothlorien if need be. I'm also prepared to tell stubborn asses to shut up and be quiet." Usagi replied with a smirk.
"Very well," Legolas sighed. "We're here."
The council of Elrond was to take place in an open courtyard, amidst towering trees, and a farther branch of Elrond's home. Here, more than half of those invited to attend the council had already assembled, and were talking somberly. Taking her appropriate seat, Usagi turned to Gandalf.
"Good morning, Gandalf-san. How are you doing?" Usagi inquired.
"Very well, thank you. And you, Lady Usagi, how has your morning gone?"
"Well, I thought I was late for the council." Usagi admitted sheepishly. "So, I started to run, because I thought it was ten after eight, when I ran into Legolas-san. Literally."
"Well, it sounds like you've had an adventurous morning so far, Lady Usagi. I hope the council will not confuse you, or bore you." Gandalf replied with a small smile.
Usagi nodded. "I'm ready to learn all that I can about this crisis. All that Lady Galadriel told me is that if the free races of Middle Earth don't unite, it could be the destruction of us all."
At that moment, Elrond, Elladan, Elrohir, and Aragorn entered the ring of chairs. Aragorn strode over to the last available seat, and Elladan and Elrohir sat behind Elrond's chair. Elrond sat slowly, and began to speak.
"You have all been called here for one purpose. Some of you request council for strange happenings or visions, others come for a short rest inside well protected borders, and others come to help in the dark times ahead. All your questions will be answered at the council. Frodo, bring forth the Ring."
Frodo nodded, and placed the Ring onto a raised pedestal, in plain view of all present at the council. As he turned, Boromir began to speak,
"Pardon me, Lord Elrond, but is it not unusual for a woman to attend a council such as this?"
"Boromir," Usagi began, struggling not to yell at him. "I am the envoy of Lothlorien, and therefore have the right to be here. If you wish to question Lady Galadriel's reasons for having me appear instead of an Elf, you may make complaints after we receive Elrond's council."
"I will not listen to a mere woman!" Boromir sneered. "You must have a reason other than what you have named for being here." Several other men nodded.
"Elrond, may I please have a moment to explain?" Usagi requested. Elrond nodded. "Boromir, although I am 'Just a Woman', as you so kindly put it, I am also Princess Serenity of the Kingdom of the Moon. If you wish to ask why I was sent, it is because I needed a 'vacation' from the world I was in, and the Lady Galadriel needed my help. She requested that I come to Rivendell and act as envoy for Lothlorien. She also requested that I seek Elrond's council on a matter that has greatly disturbed her.
"So you see, just because I am a woman, does not give you merit to mock me. So, Lord Boromir," Usagi mocked him. "I suggest you shut up, sit down, and listen to the council that Elrond has to give before I lose my temper!!!"
Boromir was too stunned to reply. So, he opted to make himself comfortable instead. Usagi turned to Elrond,
"My pardons, Lord Elrond, for the amount of time I took. Your council is far more important than anything that I have said."
With that, the council of Elrond began. Elrond described what had happened in the battle of the Last Alliance of men and Elves. Then, the story was passed onto Bilbo, who had the task of explaining how the Ring came into his possession. After that, Frodo spoke, in great detail, of all that had transpired since he left the Shire. Finally, Gandalf spoke of how deep Saruman's treachery truly ran. Once the wizard's treachery had been revealed, a heavy silence fell upon the men, dwarves, and Elves.
"This Ring you speak of," Boromir began. "And the proofs that you have shown prove that this is the Ruling Ring. Why not use it against Sauron and Saruman? The people of Gondor can only defend against Mordor for so long without additional help. Let us take the Ring and use it!"
"Have you heard nothing? The Ring cannot be mastered by anyone in this council. It responds to Sauron and Sauron alone! When Isildur took the Ring, evil was allowed to live on, for our hearts are easily corrupted. Do you wish to engulf Middle-earth in a second darkness because of one man's stupidity?" Aragorn asked heatedly.
"Nay!" Boromir replied. "I only wish for the power to protect my people! What would a Ranger know of pride and the need to defend the innocent?"
"This is not just a Ranger!" Legolas jumped in. "This is Aragorn, son of Arathorn! He is an heir to the throne of Gondor, and an heir of Isildur. You owe him your allegiance!"
"That's enough, Legolas." Aragorn stated in Sindarian. "Sit down, please."
As Legolas sat down, Gimli cried,
"Who will take the Ring to Mordor? You, Elf?" Gimli sneered.
Legolas and several other Elves jumped up angrily. Soon, a heated argument was going between the Elves, men, and dwarves. Only Usagi and Frodo remained quiet. Sensing Frodo's discomfort, Usagi turned to him.
"Frodo?"
Frodo stood, and walked up to the pedestal. "I will take it!" He cried, although no one heard him. "I will take the ring to Mordor! Though, I do not know the way."
There was silence now. All arguing stopped, and Elrond stared at Frodo. Gandalf smiled slightly, and went to stand behind him.
"No matter how long you must bear this burden, I will help you."
Aragorn walked up to Frodo, and knelt. "You have my sword."
"And my bow." Legolas stepped up.
"And my axe!" Gimli cried. Legolas looked vaguely annoyed as Gimli stood beside him.
Boromir looked at Frodo. "If this is truly the desire of the council, then Gondor will see it done."
"Don't forget us!" Sam, Merry, and Pippin cried as they jumped from their hidden hiding places.
"Mister Frodo ain't going nowheres without me, sir!" Sam puffed out his chest.
"And you'd have to tie us in sacks and drag us home!" Pippin and Merry chimed.
Elrond smiled. "Very well. I pronounce you-"
"Wait!" Usagi interjected. "If it's all right with everyone, I'd like to accompany them." Usagi's voice grew small.
"It would be an honor to have you travel with us, Usagi." Frodo stated, making up the minds of everyone else. "You helped save Sam and I earlier, and we may need your help again."
Usagi nodded in agreement.
"Very well, then." Elrond said testily. "I pronounce you the Fellowship of the Ring! Rest for today, and be prepared to leave at first light tomorrow."
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I got another chapter out!!! Yay! Well, I'll hopefully have the next chapter soon. Sorry it's so short, but I thought that the council deserved a chapter of its own.
Until next time!