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Number 6: Introductions and Requests
Once the council was finished the fellowship stayed in the courtyard along with Lord Elrond. Gandalf spoke first. "We should formally introduce ourselves before we begin this long journey. Though I know all of you, I am Gandalf the Grey." He turns to Aragorn who nods at him.
"I am Aragorn or Strider, a ranger." Gandalf sighs when Aragorn doesn't give his real title. The hobbits went next Merry introduced the four.
"I am Merry, this is Pippin, Sam, and Frodo of the Shire." He patted each of his friends on the shoulder as he said their names.
"I am Boromir, son of Denathor Steward of Gondor." He bowed his head slightly.
"I am Gimli son of Gloin." Huffed the dwarf as he glared at the elf standing next to him.
"I am Legolas Greenleaf, of the Woodlen Realm of Mirkwood." After his introduction all eyes turned to Amaris. The only ones who really knew who Amaris was, is Gandalf, Aragorn and Lord Elrond. She sighs and takes a deep breath.
"I am Amaris Grant of a distant land." She looked at Gandalf and he smiled approval at her. Pippin looked at her strangely and asked the question all were probably thinking.
"What distant land?" he asked. Amaris sighed. She didn't want to be rude but she couldn't tell him that she was killed in her world and brought into theirs.
"A land that none of you know of Pippin. Let's leave it at that." They look at her and she feels uncomfortable. "If all of you would please excuse me. Lord Elrond, may I speak with you for a moment?" He smiles at her and offers her his arm.
"Certainly." He escorts her out of the courtyard and into his study. He turns back to the group. "Take rest my friends. You will leave for Mordor in two months time." Amaris and Lord Elrond enter his study leaving the fellowship except for Gandalf and Aragorn in a confused state.
"Why wouldn't she tell us where she is from?" Sam asked as he looked at Gandalf. Gandalf patted his shoulder.
"It pains her to remember her home for she can never return," the wizard said before taking his leave.
"She has skill with a bow?" Boromir asked Aragorn.
"She does but I do not know to what extent. As you know, she stated last night she was an archery instructor." The man turns to the elf and smiles. "Maybe her skills rival those of the best archer in Mirkwood."
"That, mellonamin, I doubt." Legolas smiled at the ranger before leaving the patio. The hobbits soon followed. Aragorn laughed and turned back to Boromir. (My friend)
"Do you think it wise a woman comes along on this journey?" Boromir asked. "We will not only have to be watchful of the hobbits but a woman as well?" Aragorn sighs.
"I feel she will be no burden, as does Gandalf. I believe in her skill." Aragorn left the man and the dwarf on the patio and went in search of a friend.
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Amaris sits in Lord Elrond study and he sits behind his desk and looks at her. "I am glad you are allowing me to go with the fellowship. I was afraid you wouldn't let me go with them." Lord Elrond smiles at her.
"I wasn't going to let you but I spoke with Gandalf and he feels as if you would be of great need."
"He won't ask me of things that will happen will he? I don't want to tell anyone that because I don't want to change anything."
"No Amaris he will not. He wants your skill with a bow and your spirit." Amaris smiled at Lord Elrond.
"You have given me so much. I don't know if I'll ever be able to repay you." He waives his hand at her.
"There is no need for repayment." Amaris smiles at him.
"However, I do require something from you but I don't know if I should ask." Lord Elrond looks at her and motions for her to go ahead and ask. "I don't have a bow or arrows and I would like to request some to take along the journey with me as well as to help myself train and practice." Lord Elrond just smiles at her and nods her head.
"I will gladly provide those for you. I had sent word to one of our best archers, Glorfindel. He is waiting for you at the archery field. I do believe he has a new bow and a quiver of arrows for you." Amaris smiles and stands quickly. She rushes over to Lord Elrond and embraces him. He is surprised but embraces her back.
"Thank you so much Lord Elrond!" Amaris pulls away and realizes what she did. "I'm sorry. I just got a little excided." He smiles at her and stands.
"It's quite alright. Now, do you know where the archery field is?"
"No." He goes to the door and spots someone. He motions them inside. Amaris turns to see who came in when she see Legolas and Aragorn. She smiles at them and lowers her head. "Vedui' Lord Aragorn, Prince Legolas. Please forgive me for being so short with you all after the council." Amaris says as she walks over to the three men. (Greetings)
"There is no need for apologies Amaris. It is understandable that you do not wish to speak of your home." Aragorn said as he took her hands. Amaris smiled at him and looked to Legolas who is now standing next to Aragorn. She smiles and removes her hands from Aragorn.
"Gentlemen, Amaris is going to meet Glorfindel in the archery fields. However, she does not know the way. Could you please escort her there?" Lord Elrond said as he went back to his desk.
"Aye. We will." Aragorn said with a smile. Amaris smiled at him and looked to Legolas who just nodded his head. "This way Amaris." Aragorn and Legolas left the room first. Before she exited she stopped and turned to face Lord Elrond.
"Lord Elrond?" He looked up from his papers and smiled at her. "Namaarie and diola lle" He smiled and nodded his head at her before returning to his paperwork. (Farewell, thank you)
