Disclaimer: I own nothing associated with Lord of the Rings, it all belongs to J.R.R. Tolkien and the movie producers. I only own Amaris and any character outside Middle Earth.
Number 9: Setting Forth on a Journey
The next two months seemed to go by quickly and Amaris' bond grew with every member of the fellowship except for Gimli and Boromir. Both the man and dwarf were still not to keen on the idea of her coming along on the journey. She figured her relationship would get better with Gimli but she didn't know about Boromir. However, she knew his heart was in the right place but something just didn't feel right.
For the journey, Lord Elrond had leggings and tunics made for her as travel clothes because she'd stick out too much in her clothes. He also gave her a pair of brown suede boots to wear as she traveled and they were the most comfortable shoes she ever wore.
Tari had woke her a little before dawn and she was washing up to get ready for the long journey ahead. She slid the black leggings on along with a white form fitting under shirt that was three quarter sleeved. She walked out of the washroom and smiled when she saw Tari packing the bag Lord Elrond gave her.
"Tari, you don't have to do that," Amaris protested as she reached for the sack.
"Nonsense. I can get all of your traveling clothes and the small bag of yours in here without a problem," Tari said with a smile.
"Thank you. You know the nice thing about that pack?" Amaris asked Tari as she slid on her boots.
"What is that?"
"I can attach my quiver to it so I can still carry it on my back." Tari laughed a little and tied the pack shut. Amaris pulled on the outer tunic that was a deep brown with a vine pattern stitched on. It was beautiful and you knew it was made for a woman by the way it was cut. She attached her quiver to her pack and put the pack on then she put on the belt and sword. She tightened it and looked at Tari. "I'm going to miss you." She hugged Tari and Tari hugged her back.
"I'll miss you too." They pulled away from each other and Amaris smiled at her.
"Cormamin niuve tenna' ta elea lle au'" Amaris said to Tari and Tari wiped a tear away. (My heart shall weep until it sees thee again)
"Aa' menle nauva calen ar' ta hwesta e' ale'quenle," Tari said as she hugged Amaris one last time. Amaris smiled and walked towards the door. (May thy paths be green and the breeze on thy back)
"Keep my stuff safe until I return." Amaris said motioning to her duffle bag.
"I will my friend." Amaris smiled and left the room to join the rest of the waiting fellowship. As she walked down the corridor she threw her hair up into a pony tail to keep it from her face. The whole way walking there her heart pounding hard. She knew the road would be dangerous and that she would lose some of her new friends but it needs to be done and it will be done.
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The hobbits stood with the pony Bill waiting for the rest. They are soon joined by Boromir, Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn. "Where is Amaris?" Pippin asked.
"She should be here soon. We are all a little early," Aragorn said as he checked is weapons and the packs on Bill. Legolas smiled as he heard her footsteps approach. For a human she was hard to detect in the first place and with the Elvin boots on it was even more difficult but he could still make out the sounds of her approach. She appeared in the doorway and walked down the steps.
"Am I late?" Amaris asked as she smiled at them all.
"No my child, you are right on time," Gandalf said as he walked out with Lord Elrond. Amaris was surprised no one else came out to say farewell. She smiled at them and Lord Elrond began his goodbyes and giving his blessings to each member of the fellowship. Amaris was last and she looked up into the elf's cool gray eyes and smiled.
"Amaris, you have become like a second daughter to me. May your journey be safe and return to me so I may look upon your beauty once again. Tenna' ento lye omenta." Tears formed in Amaris' eyes as Lord Elrond spoke to her. He has become like her father as well these last two months and she hated that she was leaving but she was determined to survive the quest. (Until next we meet)
He kissed her forehead and she smiled at him. "Tenna' san' Lord Elrond," she said as a tear rolled from her deep green eyes. He smiled at her and she pulled him into a hug. (Until then)
The fellowship took their leave of Rivendell and set forth on a journey that not all may return from.
