Hi, I'm back but I had to write this to keep me from going mad ;) First
wanna thank:
Melody: thanks for reviewing, I'm happy you liked it
Bina: I'm gonna need all the luck I can get so thanks
Hoshikolzumi: Thanks you pointed that out, I wasn't sure if all races fell under the category people so you cleared that up for me. You're not picky!!!!
DISCLAIMER: Tolkien is great, I am not, surely you can see the difference in our works????
She didn't know how long she sat under that tree, all Rita knew was that one moment it was light and another the sun was disappearing, shining it's final golden rays for that day. *Huh, when did that happen, hmm must have been deep in thoughts*
Rita had made a decision after her talk with Glorfindel: She would go on the quest, even if it would take her life. And Rita knew for sure it would claim her life, for she had no experience in fighting whatsoever and she doubted that she could learn much in a few weeks. *Now I have to find my way back to my room, or the diningroom, that doesn't matter to me. I missed a meal again, and I don't wanna starve. Well that's an exaggeration, starving in this place doesn't seem likely, this is one luxuriously place.*
She stood up and patted her dress, pulling little branches and leaves out of the soft material. *God I hope I didn't ruin this dress, it's far too beautiful* Rita started to walk in the direction Glorfindel left, or so she thought.
An hour later she was nowhere near finding a place she recognized and the fact that all the trees around her looked alike didn't help her, in fact that didn't help her at all. *Wait a minute, wasn't I here a couple of minutes ago, I swear it's the same tree, or is it another tree. Grrrr, only I could get myself get lost in a place like this. Why didn't they place directions in this garden anyway, you know: to go to diningroom go left by third tree, that would have made this so much easier*
Rita resisted the urge to scream so instead of that she kicked the tree she now loved to hate. "Stupid tree" she muttered "it's all your fault. Why do you look just like the other ones, what am I doing? Great now I'm talking to trees, as if I wasn't crazy enough already."
Suddenly Rita heard soft chuckling behind her and she turned around quickly her cheeks growing red with embarrassment. She was just caught talking to a tree for crying out loud. Rita looked in the eyes of a very amused Elladan.
"God Elladan, do you have to sneak up on me like that, can't you wear bells around your neck to announce your presence or something. And I thought I was good at sneaking around, jeesh." Rita sounded very agitated. *First I get dragged into this quest, then I get lost, and now that stupid elf caught me talking to a tree, this day can't get any worse*
"I apologize Rita, but I did not sneak up on you as you said. You were merely not paying attention for I made noise while stepping on a branch. Besides, all elves tread lightly, we can walk on snow, tight ropes and if we wish we can walk on water as well. Also an elf hardly makes noise at all while walking, his footsteps are never heard by anyone but elves, and.."
"Yeah, yeah, I get it Elladan, I get it. Elves can walk soundlessly, elves can walk on snow, bla bla bla, it still isn't a good reason for spy on me."
"Spy on you?!?!? I did no such thing." Elladan tried to sound offended "I was only walking through the garden when I heard you talking to the tree, I don't believe the tree liked to be kicked, what ever did it do to you?"
Rita felt her cheeks going red once again "The tree looked like the others, it got me lost, and. wait why am I defending myself here you weren't supposed to be here anyway."
"Alright then, I will leave you now." Elladan started to walk away but halted again when Rita cried out. "Wait, I'm sorry ok, could you get me to my room or something, it's been a very tough day."
Elladan got a serious look on his face as she mentioned her day. "I have to apologize once again Rita, for I forgot the shocks you had today. I didn't know my father would request you to join the quest or."
"Or what Elladan, you wouldn't have brought me here? From where I stand it was a no-win-situation anyway so I might as well be here. Besides, I just had a long talk and that made me realize I had to help out any way I can. It's not very often a girl gets a chance to save the world you know." Rita was trying to make it sound light. *Might as well joke about it, whining about it won't make it go away*
Elladan gave a small smile but he didn't look convinced. "Come on Elladan, don't look so glum. I accepted it, it was hard, but I accepted it. I know nothing about fighting, as you experienced first hand, so I don't know what I can do, but I am going on the quest if only to protect the hobbits, they seem so innocent."
"And you are not?" That question seemed to hit her as hard as a pile of bricks, she didn't know how to react. She started to think about her past, flashes going through her head. Pictures of her dad hitting her mother, hitting her, even hitting Carol once. She saw Carol's dead body before her again as if she were lying right there.
Elladan watched Rita's eyes darken, her features growing cold. He could see she was fighting images from her past, images none but her had seen. He was sorry he had asked that question when he heard her soft voice.
"No I'm not, I've seen things..." her voice was nothing but a whisper now "things nobody should have to see." Rita fell silent.
"I'm sorry Rita, I didn't know my question would bring dark memories back to you, I meant no offence." *He really sounds worried* Rita thought *that's sweet* She smiled for Elladan's sake.
"It's ok, Elladan, you didn't know. It doesn't matter, it's in the past."
He could see she was lying but decided to leave it at that, he didn't want to push her. "Well if you can forgive me, I can lead you towards your room. It is not very far from here, I cannot believe you were lost so close to the main building."
"Hey" Rita smacked his arm "it's not my fault you built these gardens as a maze." Elladan rubbed his arm, acting as if she had hurt him. "And stop acting like a baby, it's not like I hit you THAT hard, I can't do any damage at all, I couldn't even get those orcs away from me."
"You know, I could teach you how to wield a weapon, that is, if you would like me to." Elladan looked apprehensively at her. He watched with joy that Rita's face lit up a little.
"Really, you'd teach me how to fight, so I won't be a burden to the quest, you would?" she sounded excited.
"If you want me to teach you, yes I would help you. It is not safe outside Rivendell, you will need to be able to hold your own in battle, if necessary of course."
"Yes, yes, yes, I would love to learn how to fight, but uhm what would I be learning?"
"I believe that the sword will be the most suitable weapon to teach, for it is learned more quickly then archery and a sword is safer in close battle then daggers."
"So the sword it will be, when will we start?"
"If you'd like we could start tomorrowmorning, after breakfast. But I would suggest you would wear something more.. comfortable then this dress."
Rita grinned at Elladan, he was actually squirming because he would think she would explode. *Maybe I'll leave him hanging like that for a while, no bad Rita he's teaching you to use a sword* "Don't worry Elladan" she assured him "Arwen chose this dress because of the council. I'll make sure I'll wear something less fancy tomorrow."
Elladan grinned back at her and offered his arm. "Milady, would you give me the honor to escort you to the diningroom, for I believe that dinner should be ready momentarily."
Rita decided to play along with his game "Why of course Milord, I would be honored to be escorted by you." She gave a mock bow before she took his outstretched arm. Together they walked off.
A/N: I know this was a short chapter but I had to do something to get my mind of school. I swear schools are built with the sole purpose of torturing young minds AAAAAAAHHHH. Yeah that was me going mad. Reviews might help me regain my sanity cause they are bright lights in this darkness called education.
Melody: thanks for reviewing, I'm happy you liked it
Bina: I'm gonna need all the luck I can get so thanks
Hoshikolzumi: Thanks you pointed that out, I wasn't sure if all races fell under the category people so you cleared that up for me. You're not picky!!!!
DISCLAIMER: Tolkien is great, I am not, surely you can see the difference in our works????
She didn't know how long she sat under that tree, all Rita knew was that one moment it was light and another the sun was disappearing, shining it's final golden rays for that day. *Huh, when did that happen, hmm must have been deep in thoughts*
Rita had made a decision after her talk with Glorfindel: She would go on the quest, even if it would take her life. And Rita knew for sure it would claim her life, for she had no experience in fighting whatsoever and she doubted that she could learn much in a few weeks. *Now I have to find my way back to my room, or the diningroom, that doesn't matter to me. I missed a meal again, and I don't wanna starve. Well that's an exaggeration, starving in this place doesn't seem likely, this is one luxuriously place.*
She stood up and patted her dress, pulling little branches and leaves out of the soft material. *God I hope I didn't ruin this dress, it's far too beautiful* Rita started to walk in the direction Glorfindel left, or so she thought.
An hour later she was nowhere near finding a place she recognized and the fact that all the trees around her looked alike didn't help her, in fact that didn't help her at all. *Wait a minute, wasn't I here a couple of minutes ago, I swear it's the same tree, or is it another tree. Grrrr, only I could get myself get lost in a place like this. Why didn't they place directions in this garden anyway, you know: to go to diningroom go left by third tree, that would have made this so much easier*
Rita resisted the urge to scream so instead of that she kicked the tree she now loved to hate. "Stupid tree" she muttered "it's all your fault. Why do you look just like the other ones, what am I doing? Great now I'm talking to trees, as if I wasn't crazy enough already."
Suddenly Rita heard soft chuckling behind her and she turned around quickly her cheeks growing red with embarrassment. She was just caught talking to a tree for crying out loud. Rita looked in the eyes of a very amused Elladan.
"God Elladan, do you have to sneak up on me like that, can't you wear bells around your neck to announce your presence or something. And I thought I was good at sneaking around, jeesh." Rita sounded very agitated. *First I get dragged into this quest, then I get lost, and now that stupid elf caught me talking to a tree, this day can't get any worse*
"I apologize Rita, but I did not sneak up on you as you said. You were merely not paying attention for I made noise while stepping on a branch. Besides, all elves tread lightly, we can walk on snow, tight ropes and if we wish we can walk on water as well. Also an elf hardly makes noise at all while walking, his footsteps are never heard by anyone but elves, and.."
"Yeah, yeah, I get it Elladan, I get it. Elves can walk soundlessly, elves can walk on snow, bla bla bla, it still isn't a good reason for spy on me."
"Spy on you?!?!? I did no such thing." Elladan tried to sound offended "I was only walking through the garden when I heard you talking to the tree, I don't believe the tree liked to be kicked, what ever did it do to you?"
Rita felt her cheeks going red once again "The tree looked like the others, it got me lost, and. wait why am I defending myself here you weren't supposed to be here anyway."
"Alright then, I will leave you now." Elladan started to walk away but halted again when Rita cried out. "Wait, I'm sorry ok, could you get me to my room or something, it's been a very tough day."
Elladan got a serious look on his face as she mentioned her day. "I have to apologize once again Rita, for I forgot the shocks you had today. I didn't know my father would request you to join the quest or."
"Or what Elladan, you wouldn't have brought me here? From where I stand it was a no-win-situation anyway so I might as well be here. Besides, I just had a long talk and that made me realize I had to help out any way I can. It's not very often a girl gets a chance to save the world you know." Rita was trying to make it sound light. *Might as well joke about it, whining about it won't make it go away*
Elladan gave a small smile but he didn't look convinced. "Come on Elladan, don't look so glum. I accepted it, it was hard, but I accepted it. I know nothing about fighting, as you experienced first hand, so I don't know what I can do, but I am going on the quest if only to protect the hobbits, they seem so innocent."
"And you are not?" That question seemed to hit her as hard as a pile of bricks, she didn't know how to react. She started to think about her past, flashes going through her head. Pictures of her dad hitting her mother, hitting her, even hitting Carol once. She saw Carol's dead body before her again as if she were lying right there.
Elladan watched Rita's eyes darken, her features growing cold. He could see she was fighting images from her past, images none but her had seen. He was sorry he had asked that question when he heard her soft voice.
"No I'm not, I've seen things..." her voice was nothing but a whisper now "things nobody should have to see." Rita fell silent.
"I'm sorry Rita, I didn't know my question would bring dark memories back to you, I meant no offence." *He really sounds worried* Rita thought *that's sweet* She smiled for Elladan's sake.
"It's ok, Elladan, you didn't know. It doesn't matter, it's in the past."
He could see she was lying but decided to leave it at that, he didn't want to push her. "Well if you can forgive me, I can lead you towards your room. It is not very far from here, I cannot believe you were lost so close to the main building."
"Hey" Rita smacked his arm "it's not my fault you built these gardens as a maze." Elladan rubbed his arm, acting as if she had hurt him. "And stop acting like a baby, it's not like I hit you THAT hard, I can't do any damage at all, I couldn't even get those orcs away from me."
"You know, I could teach you how to wield a weapon, that is, if you would like me to." Elladan looked apprehensively at her. He watched with joy that Rita's face lit up a little.
"Really, you'd teach me how to fight, so I won't be a burden to the quest, you would?" she sounded excited.
"If you want me to teach you, yes I would help you. It is not safe outside Rivendell, you will need to be able to hold your own in battle, if necessary of course."
"Yes, yes, yes, I would love to learn how to fight, but uhm what would I be learning?"
"I believe that the sword will be the most suitable weapon to teach, for it is learned more quickly then archery and a sword is safer in close battle then daggers."
"So the sword it will be, when will we start?"
"If you'd like we could start tomorrowmorning, after breakfast. But I would suggest you would wear something more.. comfortable then this dress."
Rita grinned at Elladan, he was actually squirming because he would think she would explode. *Maybe I'll leave him hanging like that for a while, no bad Rita he's teaching you to use a sword* "Don't worry Elladan" she assured him "Arwen chose this dress because of the council. I'll make sure I'll wear something less fancy tomorrow."
Elladan grinned back at her and offered his arm. "Milady, would you give me the honor to escort you to the diningroom, for I believe that dinner should be ready momentarily."
Rita decided to play along with his game "Why of course Milord, I would be honored to be escorted by you." She gave a mock bow before she took his outstretched arm. Together they walked off.
A/N: I know this was a short chapter but I had to do something to get my mind of school. I swear schools are built with the sole purpose of torturing young minds AAAAAAAHHHH. Yeah that was me going mad. Reviews might help me regain my sanity cause they are bright lights in this darkness called education.