Alisa daughter of Arathorn, sister to Aragorn, that's what I was known around in Rivendell. I walked slowly to the balcony, I knew Gandalf and Elrond where watching me. I had been sent to Rivendell, a few weeks ago by Elrond, to see the arrival of my brother. I knew my brother had gone out to protect Frodo, who was a hobbit from the Shire. I did not see any of the hobbits or Aragorn, nor did I know why they where all here. Elrond had also asked me to come to Rivendell to visit, and to see Arwen, who was in love with my brother. I had someone who loved me back in Gondor, he loved me, but I could not feel the same.
I walked to the end of the balcony as I saw riders approaching Rivendell. Dwarfs entered the gates, along with Elves and a man. Something had to be happening, Elrond asked me to join the Council, which I knew nothing about. I looked up towards a higher balcony, which Elrond and Gandalf stood. I left the balcony and walked outside, where people who had arrived where putting their horses in the stables. Many elves walked past me, they where taller than me by a little. One elf walked by that caught my eye. I knew who he was, Legolas, Prince of the Woodland realm. He walked by me, staring at me, then I caught the sight of my brother.
"Strider," I yelled running over to my older brother. I knew to call him Strider, so many would not find out who he really was. I knew Legolas was watching me and my brother. Aragorn knew Legolas, thought I did not know how.
"Alisa, you made it," he said, as I flew into his arms.
"I been here for weeks," I said, as I let him go, my red hair falling over my shoulders. "What is happening?"
"You will find out soon enough," he said, and stood up. "Come, there is a feast we must attend."
"Alisa," yelled a voice, which sounded like an angle. I turned around to see Arwen running towards me.
"Your late for the feast," she said, Arwen was dressed in all white, and her dark hair flew behind her as she walked.
"You're late to," I laughed, then stopped as we both came to the two double doors that would soon lead into the dinning area. Arwen smiled at me, and then looked at the door. I knew what she was thinking; we had been friends for so long, that we knew what each other felt.
"You and my brother will soon be together," I said smiling at her.
"And soon you will meet the Prince of the Woodland Realm." She laughed.
"Not you to, please stop, I have no interest in ever seeing him," I said.
'Well you must meet him thought, just once," she said, and then she opened the doors, and the room was filled with the voices of the guest.
"Lets see how far we can get with out anyone noticing us," I said, then we where suddenly stopped by Elrond.
"This is my daughter Arwen," Elrond said, who pulled her to his side. I looked at the elf that Arwen was being introduced to. He seemed to be memorized by her beauty. I was nowhere near Arwens beauty; friends had told me back in Gondor that my best feature was my hair and maybe they where right.
I left Arwen, and wondered off myself. I felt someone watching me, watching my every move. Then suddenly Aragorn came out in front of me.
"Having fun," he asked, smiling. I always loved his smile, it made me feel better, and forget what was wrong in the world.
"No," I said, then I saw his eyes wondering around the room, and I knew who he was looking for. "She is with Elrond." I said, and suddenly Aragorn left.
"Great." I was left alone, by myself again. I started to look towards the table, where many sat talking. I knew where I was supposed to sit, third seat from where Elrond would sit at the head of the table. Arwen would sit next to him, and then Aragorn on the other side; I was going to sit next to my brother. Next to Arwen would be Gandalf, which I had heard many tales about. Frodo, the young hobbit would be across from me. Then I realized who would be sitting next to me. The prince of the Woodland Realm, I pushed away the thoughts for now, dreading when everyone would have to sit down. Everyone said I was a loner, and maybe that was true. I only talked to people that would talk to me first.
I wondered back to Arwen who was standing by an elf, Arwen looked like she was growing tired of talking to the elf, who would never stop.
"Arwen I need to talk to you," I said, pulling her away.
"Thank you," she whispered, and then we noticed everyone was taking their seats at the table. Arwen and I rushed over to the table. As I came closer Legolas and my brother stood up. It was gentlemen like for men to stand up when a lady entered or left the table.
"Alisa, may I introduce you to Prince Legolas of the Woodland Realm," my brother said. I stared at my brother, then looked towards Legolas, and smiled at him.
"My pleasure my lady," he said, taking my hand then kissing it lightly. I gave him my fake smile, and then sat down. After I was seated, Legolas and my brother sat down.
The food was brought out, and everyone started to eat, and talk to the people around them. I looked around at the table, the first time seeing where everyone was seated. Then I looked at the young hobbit who sat across from me.
"Hello, I am Frodo Baggins," the hobbit said, extending out his hand. I took it and shook his hand.
"Alisa sister to Strider," I said.
"Strider, he is a very brave man. Saved me and my friends," Frodo said, pointing to the three hobbits who sat next to him. "I am very loyal to that we are still alive." The other hobbits soon looked at me, and then Frodo. "This is Sam, Merry and Pippin.
"Hello,"
"Can you fight as well as your brother," Pippin asked, then shoved food into his mouth.
"No," I simply said.
"That what can you do," he then asked.
"Pippin," Merry yelled, hitting him on his head.
"Nothing," I said, putting on a fake smile.
"Why are you here," Pippin asked, I looked at the young hobbit, knowing he would not stop asking questions.
"I came here weeks ago, but after tomorrow I am leaving," I said, when I said that I felt my brother and Legolas look at me, but I ignored them both.
"Where are you from," he then asked. I looked at him, not sure what to say. They could not know where I was from, it was too soon.
"From the far east…am I right," I heard a voice say. I looked at Legolas, who I realized knew I could not say where I was from to protect my brother's name, before he went in front of the council.
"Yes," I said, Pippin looked at me, and then looked away, satisfied at my answers.
The feast was getting boring. Elrond talked to Gandalf and my brother about fighting. Frodo talked to his friends, and Legolas talked to the elves next to him. I leaned back in my chair, my mind wondering off.
"Why don't you leave? I can see your bored," Aragorn said to me. I stood up from my chair, and Legolas and my brother also stood up.
"See you sometime Frodo Baggins," I said, and then I turned to Legolas, "Nice meeting you Prince Legolas of Woodland Realm."
"The pleasure is mine," he said, and as I left, Legolas and my brother sat down, and everyone went back to talking as if I was never there.
I woke up the next morning with someone banging on my door. I opened it up to see a elf-maiden walk in, and she threw an green dress on the bed.
"You must hurry," she said, "Elrond is expecting you." And with that she was gone. I sat on my bed, trying to remember what Elrond wanted so early in the morning.
"The Council,' I yelled. "I forgot."
"Strangers from distant lands, friends of old. You have been summoned here to answer the threat of Mordor. Middle-Earth stands upon the brink of destruction. None can escape it. You will unite or you will fall. Each race is bound to this fate, this one doom. Bring forth the ring, Frodo." Elrond said. I sat next to my brother, who looked to be thinking. Frodo got up and placed the ring in the middle for all to see. As he sat down, he looked relieved, like a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders.
"By the blood of our people are your lands kept safe. Give Gondor the weapon of the enemy. Let us use it against him." A man yelled, standing up and looking at each member of the council.
"You cannot wield it. None of us can. The One Ring answers to Sauron alone. It has no other master." My brother yelled. I had no idea what they where talking about.
" And what would a ranger know of this matter?" the man asked.
"This is no mere ranger. He is Aragorn, son of Arathorn. You owe him your allegiance." Legolas suddenly yelled, as he stood up.
"Havo dad, Legolas," Aragorn said, trying to calm him down.
"Aragorn? This is Isildur's heir?"
"And heir to the throne of Gondor." I yelled, standing up, now all eyes where on me.
"And who are you," he asked.
"I am Alisa daughter of Arathorn, sister to Aragorn," I yelled.
"Gondor has no king, Gondor needs no king." He said, and then sat down. I also sat down, after the looks I received from Aragorn and Elrond.
"Have you heard nothing Lord Elrond has said? The Ring must be destroyed!" Legolas yelled standing up again.
"I will be dead before I see the Ring in the hands of an elf!" the dwarf yelled, and then everyone got up and started yelling at each other. I sat down watching the arguing. I leaned my head against my hands, trying to figure everything out.
"I will take the ring to Mordor. Though I do not know the way." I heard a voice say. I turned to see the small hobbit, Frodo Baggins.
"If by my life or my death I can protect you, I will." Aragorn said, I looked at my brother shocked, he kneeled down in front of him. "You have my sword."
"And my bow," Legolas said.
"And my axe…" I don't really remember what happened next. I was torn up inside, how could he leave me again? For sure I would be staying in Rivendell even longer, now that my brother was going off to Mordor. I jumped out of my chair, and walked to the door.
"Nine companions. So be it. You shall be the Fellowship of the Ring." Elrond said. I looked at my brother, who saw me by the door; he stared at me, pain in his eyes. Then I left, not wanting to hear anymore.
"Alisa, try to understand," my brother yelled to me. I walked around the court yard, where many elves wondered around. Legolas, and the elves that came with him practiced their archery.
"No, I want to leave Rivendell, I want to go home." I yelled, soon all eyes where on me and my brother fighting.
"You wil soon," he said. Then Elrond approached us, he stood behind me.
"When, years probably, you will be gone for a long time. It will seem like forever for me."
"Your coming with me," he said.
"What, no," I yelled.
"Others hunt the ring Alisa, they hint me for protecting Frodo. They will come here looking for you. They will kill you to get to me,"
"You think I do not know that," I yelled. "I would be in more danger going with you, there are more worse things in the wild."
"You will be with me, and others that will watch over you." He said.
"It is a bad idea..." I said, then tunred to face Elrond. "Tell him Elrond...tell him."
"Your fate is not here Alisa. I am afraid, even thought I do not agree, your brother is right." He said.
"No, I am not going..."
Note: should I continue...comments please....no flamers.....it is a Mary-sue so people who have problems with that...go away and don't flame me.
"Are you frightened?"
"Yes"
" Not nearly frightened enough. I know what hunts you."