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Number 18: Surprises and Accusations

Surprisingly, Gimli was the first to wake the next morning. He wanted to check on Amaris for he feared for the young woman. He walked over to Legolas' tent to see the elf holding a she-elf and he couldn't believe his eyes. I thought he cared for the lass. Why would he be holding another elf? If she wakes and comes down to see this certainly her heart would break for I know she cares for the elf. He walked over to the elf and taped his foot with the handle of his axe. Legolas woke with a slight start being careful not to wake Amaris. He looked at Gimli who was giving him a death glare.

"What is it Gimli? Why are you up so early?" Legolas asked. He thought he heard a small growl come from the dwarf and he couldn't figure out why.

"I was going to check on the lass. Apparently, you've forgotten all about her cause I find you with your arms around a she-elf!" Gimli hissed.

"Wh-" Legolas started but then he remembered that he wasn't up when Amaris came to them last night. He smiled and looked at Amaris whose eyes were closed. He figured her body was tired from the change or maybe she'd keep some of her mortal traits as well. "Gimli, this is Amaris." Gimli huffed at Legolas.

"That is not!" He exclaimed a little too loud because Amaris stirred and opened her eyes. She looked at Legolas and smiled then she looked at Gimli. She smiled at him and Gimli took a sharp breath. "Amaris? It cannot be you. Last I saw you, you were mortal."

"I was Gimli. However, you know that I am from a distant land and my rightful form in this land is as an elf." She smiled and stood. Gimli smiled at her. "I hope you will treat me the same because I am no different."

"No need to worry lass. I'll treat ya the same." He smiled and she walked over to him and hugged him tight. He hugged her back.

"Thank you Gimli. That means so much to me." She pulled away and smiled. He smiled at her. She heard the others waking and smiled. Soon Pippin, Merry, Sam, and Frodo were rushing over to where she stood with Gimli and Legolas who had joined them. Amaris looked up at the hobbits and smiled. "Good morning my friends." Their mouths dropped and Frodo smiled.

"Amaris?" Sam asked surprised to see her as she was. She nodded and they rushed over to her. They each took turns hugging her around her waist and she hugged them back. They stepped away from her and smiled.

"You look beautiful!" Pippin exclaimed. Merry smacked his arm and Amaris laughed.

"You were beautiful before Amaris but you just look well, you know." Merry said trying to cover for Pippin. Amaris laughed even harder causing the others to laugh too. After a moment Amaris stopped and finally spoke with a large smile on her face.

"It's alright Merry. Thank you for the compliments both of you but I am no different I don't think. My hair is longer and my ears of course but what else is different?"

"You glow, your eyes sparkle more, you're a little taller and your skin is like porcelain." Legolas said as he brushed her cheek. She smiled and looked at Legolas while the others just smiled at her.

"Why is he looking at her like that Merry?" Pippin asked quietly but Amaris and Legolas still heard him and they looked at him.

"Because Master Pippin, I am in love with her and she with me." Legolas said as he took her hand. Merry, Sam, Frodo, and Gimli smiled and Pippin's mouth took on an 'o' shape. The seven of them were soon joined by Aragorn.

"Good morning everyone." He said as he joined the group. Everyone said their good mornings. Boromir soon joined them and took a sharp breath when he saw Amaris.

"Have we met before milady? You seem very familiar." He said as he stepped forward and bowed his head. Amaris laughed and bowed her head.

"Indeed we have. For I have been traveling with you for a month and a half and I've known you since before we left Rivendell," she said with a smile.

"Amaris?" he questioned and she smiled while she nodded her head. "So, this is the changes that were mentioned. You became an elf."

"Yes. It is my true form in Middle Earth." He looked at her questioning whether or not it was even possible. Amaris looked over everyone and sighed when she noticed that their happy mood seemed to have disappeared as they realized that they were one member short to enjoy in her transformation. She decided to change the subject. "Aragorn, how long will we be staying in Lothlorien?"

"I am to speak with Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel later today." Amaris nodded and looked back at everyone. She smiled and the hobbits and Gimli smiled back. Boromir just stared at her and Legolas felt his eyes and looked up from Amaris and at the man. Legolas could feel something different about the man but he could not place it.

"Well, since we are all up why don't we have something to eat?" Amaris asked trying to lighten the mood, which seemed to have grown heavy. Merry, Sam, Pippin and even Frodo nodded in agreement. Amaris turned to Legolas and smiled. "Do you know where to go to find something to eat?" Legolas smiled and squeezed her hand.

"Aye, that I do." He turned to the others and motioned them to follow him. Amaris waited for the others to go ahead of her before she followed. She walked behind Boromir when Aragorn slowed to walk beside her.

"How do you feel?" Amaris sighed and turned to face the ranger.

"Do you guys like to ask me that question on a daily basis?" Aragorn laughed and nodded.

"I'm afraid so." Amaris sighed and nodded.

"I am fine. I feel more alive than I have ever felt in my entire life." She paused and looked down at her bare feet as she walked along the soft grass. "I still blame myself for Gandalf falling. If I could have warned him sooner, maybe he wouldn't have but I couldn't remember clearly and I still can't really focus when it comes to remember the next steps from the story." She bumped into Boromir who had stopped walking. "Oh, I'm sorry Boromir. I didn't know you stopped." Boromir quickly turned around and faced her. She saw anger flash in his eyes.

"You knew?! You knew he would fall?" Boromir shouted. Amaris took a step back and Aragorn stepped in front of her. The others had stopped and were looking back at Boromir who was glaring daggers at a frightened Amaris.

"Boromir, she tried to stop him. He would not listen to her." Aragorn said as he held out his hands to calm the man.

"Lie! If she would have told him he would fall he would not have done what he did!" He went to reach around Aragorn for Amaris when Aragorn shoved him to the ground.

"You will not touch her! She has done nothing wrong! Gandalf did not head her warning, he forced her away. He knew what he had to do and did it bravely. It is wrong for you to accuse another for the actions they could not prevent." Boromir sat on the ground stunned by Aragorn's words and by his actions. He looked at Amaris who looked at him with fear flashing in her eyes. Boromir quickly looked away from her and at the ground. He stood, brushed himself off, turned, and walked away. Aragorn watched the man leave and turned to Amaris. She gave him a weak smile and rushed ahead to Legolas who met her half way there. She took his hand and was silent the entire way to the kitchens.

He's right though. If I would have tried harder maybe he wouldn't have fallen but that would have changed everything. In order for the fellowship to succeed Gandalf needed to become a white wizard. He will return, though Boromir will not live to see it. Amaris thought to herself as she ate a little for breakfast.

"My lady?" a soft voice asked. Amaris turned and looked at a young elleth with a smile.

"Yes?" Amaris responded. The elleth smiled and bowed her head.

"Lady Galadriel would like to speak with you once you have eaten. I am to take you to her." Amaris nodded and stood.

"I am finished. Please take me to her." Amaris made to walk with the elleth when a hand stopped her by taking hers. She looked to the owner of the hand and smiled when she saw Legolas.

"Return to me when you have finished meeting with the Lady. There is something I need to discuss with you." Amaris nodded and kissed him on the cheek before following the elleth.