Author's Notes:

Hey! If you've read through the story, then you should know who Crystal is now. She is my best bud in real life, and We've decided that she will write a few chapters on her own, but only for her character's point of view. She'll make her debut in the Mines of Moria, and I will let ya know when it happens. Anyhoo, I don't feel like writing much more for my a/n.

Disclaimer:

To all Lawyers: LOOK! I don't own anything! Stop rubbing it in, and leave me alone!hides in corner and whimpers

California Dreaming,

Danielle.


Danielle

I slowly woke up, realizing that I had fallen asleep. Huh, I guess elves do doze off. I had a dream where these huge pieces of broccoli all ate the fellowship, except for me. They took me, and made me their queen. Okay, I know. Weird, eh? Anyhow, The princess of the broccoli peoples had to get ready for the council meeting. I guess when Haldir said to "look more formal." He probably meant for me to wear a dress.

I didn't want to, but I didn't want to make anyone mad either, least of all Haldir. I shook Crystal awake, and she told me she was going to sleep in for a while. I told her it was okay, cause the meeting didn't start for another three or four hours. I looked through the closet, and found the perfect dress.

It was a wine red, with these beautiful long sleeves that had little flares at the end. On the sleeves little pearls were embroidered, and a single pearl was sewn on the waist line. I put it on, then I decided to pull down the sleeves a little so the outfit looked almost sleeveless heh, watch out Rivendale. I laughed at the thought, and then walked out on the stone path to the gardens.

Everything there was so green, with these beautiful, exotic flowers. I picked a wine red one that matched my dress. wanting to put it in my hair.

"You know, Lady Lorwen, that those flowers are slightly poisonous." I heard a voice say. I dropped the flower quickly, whipping around to find Haldir behind me. "I do want you to be able to eat at the feast tonight." he said again.

"Er...yes. Thank you for telling me, Blondie." I replied. (gasp! Haldir will forever be known to me as Blondie.)

"Blondie?" Haldir asked. "Is this one of those nicknames I've been hearing you give everyone?"

I nodded. "Then I am glad to finally receive one." He said. I began to laugh, obviously he had no clue what a nickname was supposed to mean (well, it's meant to annoy them!)

"What is it, My lady?" he asked. I replied, "Nothing, Blondie." He locked his arm around mine, and we walked the many paths of Rivendale, with Haldir doing most of the chatting. He spoke of his childhood, meeting Legolas, embarrassing things Legolas did (heh heh), and such.

He had just asked me of when I had first met Ele when a clear bell rang through the city. "Yay! Meeting time!" I said joyfully. Time to annoy the heck out of Elrond, who I from this point on I dub Smithy (as in Agent Smith, you know).

We walked into the small hall, where many chairs were set up in a circle, with a big chair and a small table in front of it. Elrond sat in the macho chair, and me and Haldir sat across from Elrond, two seats down from Leggers.

"Where is Lady Elanor? We need to begin soon." One of the dark-haired elves said. "I'm here, I'm here everyone" Crys said breathing heavily as if she had just run many miles.

"Where is your escort, My lady?" Elrond said. Escort? You mean it's required? That's why Haldir and Legolas volunteered. I thought they had just wanted something to do. "I'm sorry, Lord Elrond. I am not used to your customs quite yet." Elanor said.

You can't blame her, I thought, She is a hobbit. Crystal sat down beside Frodo, and began to peek glances at him every five seconds. For the love of Valar! I sighed. Elrond began his long speech. I mimicked him, moving my lips to copy his words ( I guess all that memorizing paid off,eh?). Legolas looked at me, and I bet if he had been like me and Crys, he would have rolled his eyes. He gave me a sharp look, practically telling me to shut up, NOW!

I stuck my tongue out, and then stopped. Bored again, I twiddled my thumbs. Oh, heres the part where Leggy-poo sticks up for Mr. Bubbles (another name for strider-poo... Elfrock!) Trying to have some fun, I stood up at the exact sane time as Lego and said the exact same things as him. He looked at me questioningly, and Aragorn then told us "Lorwen, Legolas, sit down please." We did as we were told, and I sat down, disgruntled and bored again. YAY! Another idea. I reached into by backpack and grabbed my notebook, pretending to be taking notes (if elves even do that, which I doubt, but whatever). I began to write notes to give to Haldir in elvish, but I will translate it here:

Me: What do you think of this Ring?

Haldir: It must be destroyed, but by elves, or humans, or by dwarves, I do not know,

Me: How about if we make up a fellowship combining all of the races?

Haldir: I will have to discuss this with you later, I have a feeling Elrond knows that we're not really paying attention.

Halidr handed me my notebook, and I closed it, then placed it back in my pack. Ok, now what to do? O wait a sec, now they were all arguing, except the hobbits, who were all sitting down, and me. I looked at Ele, and she looked bored too.

Then Frodo stood up bravely and shouted "I will take the ring" No one heard him, the poor thing, cause they were all arguing over who should take the ring. "EVERYONE! DIDN'T YOU HEAR FRODO? STOP ARGUING OVER YOUR MINDLESS CRAP AND ACCEPT THE FACT THAT YOU ALL ARE WEAK LITTLE NINNIES WHO ARE NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO TAKE THE RING TO MORDOR WITHOUT BECOMING POWER HUNGRY FREAKS!" I yelled.

They all looked at me weirdly, and Frodo repeated himself, this time everyone listening intently. "If by my life or death I can protect you, I will." Bubbles said. He bowed and said "You have my sword." And my bow" Legolas said "And my ax!" Gimli said. "Don't forget us! You need us for comic relief!" Crystal said. I laughed, and we ran up. Haldir looked at me sadly, he had probably expected me to spend weeks and weeks of Legolas-free hours with him, instead of going on a dangerous quest...mission...thing. Lol.

Then Pippin Merry and Sam all ran up too, Elrond with a look of complete annoyance then said "Eleven Shall be the number. One ringbearer to match Sauron, one Istari to match Sauruman, and nine people to protect the ringbearer as the Nazgul do." I nodded, and then did a little dance of victory. It want something like this : Twirl, fall on butt, get up, do the Macerana, then fall again trying to breakdance. Elanor laughed. "You are a queer elf." Elrond said. Well, chalk that one up, that's twice been said by two different people. "Then you shall be the Fellowship of the Ring." Elrond said, and Elanor said before Pippen could "So where are we going?" I laughed and replied "WE'RE GOING TO HAWAII BABY!"

Then Elanor and I laughed, everyone else looking mostly confused or leaving the council. I walked up to Haldir and Legolas, who were deep in conversation. I snuck up to Legolas (que Jaws Theme) and then grabbed his shoulders. He yelped, then whipped around. "You!" he said. "The one and only" I replied. "Come with me Lorwen, I wish to teach you archery" Haldir said. Yayness! "All right" I said, and walked off with him.


I then spent many hours of Legolas-free-ness enjoying Haldir and archery quite a lot. I already knew how to shoot an arrow, but I didn't care. Whenever he touched me I got goosebumps. It was really wonderful, especially when he leaned close to me, and took my arms, holding my hands in the correct stance for shooting. After I finally shot an arrow in the bulls-eye, Haldir held me like he was about to...wait, he was going to kiss me! He leaned forward and - "Lorwen!" Crap, it was Legolas. I will curse him forever.

"We must depart!" he said. He looked smug, I was betting he was happy to brake my and my luv up! I grabbed my backpack off the ground and jogged off. They were all waiting for me, Gandalf looking impatient. "I finally found her out in the archery field with Lord Halidr" Leggers said quickly. Gandalf nodded, and Ele looked at me, then beckoned for me. "What?" I whispered in her ear, crouched on bended knee. "What were you doing out there, Lorwen?" she said. "O nothing, just trying to snog my dream man" I replied.

Crys's eyes went wide with shock. "What about Leggers? I mean how could you!" she said. "I don't know," I said, and then I stood up. "Well, let's get the heck outta here!" I shouted. "You are a queer elf." an elf guard said. "Oh, Auta miqula orqu." I said (in other words, Go kiss an orc).

Crap, another foolish outburst. The guard looked scared, and Elrond ,Legolas, and Haldir all had different expressions on their faces. Elrond's was of pure and utter annoyance, Legolas's was shocked, and Haldir looked like he was about to burst out laughing. I curses them, well, cept for Blondie.

Haldir pulled me aside, whispering in my ear, "Lorwen, Cormamin niuve tenna' ta elea lle au'." (My heart shall weep until it sees thee again) I replied softly " Lissenen ar' maska'lalaith tenna' lye omentuva, Haldir." (Sweet water and light laughter till next we meet) He then kissed me softly (yes, crys, that all famous elvish kiss!), and I gasped slightly. "I am sorry, I could'nt help myself." Haldir said. Yeah right, I thought, but said "No, I liked it Blondie, no worries, all is forgiven."

Then we walked back to the fellowship. As we left Rivendale, I waved my heart out. Ele was not sorrowful in the least, she had her love with her the whole time! Lucky. When we were out of the city, I'm sure my elvish hearing picked up Elrond saying "Amin nowe ron n'kelaya" or, I thought they would never leave. I cursed him silently as we strode down the path.


A/n again to all the reviewers:

RenegadeKitsune: I did it! Paragraphs all over plz enjoy.

Sapphie Orb: I don't know but I think you offended Crys. She's REAL!

Kit79: Ty very much

Now I must drool over my new Lego AND Haldie desktop! Oh, yeah. Everyone, there is a sight with a pic of Haldir and how I imagine him to be in the story. Heres the site.

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