OMG it has been sooooooooo long since I added a new chappy! And that's an understatement. Ok I think I owe you all an explanation of why ………one word grounded. First I was grounded for three weeks then another one week and then I was sick with strep throat and on top of that my mom hasn't been letting me on at all and I have a huge science fair project and this chappy is really long and took ages to write!
To sum it up I'm sorry and I'm back!
And on that note, on with the story!
A/N- now we are back with the wizards
"Harry, Ron, Hermione, Draco wake up!" Dumbledore shook them gently awake as the sun began to peek above the horizon.
They had been traveling for coming up on three weeks now. They had passed through many different realms including the land of Rohan where a fair-haired people lived and raised amazing horses. That was where Aragwen's beautiful horse Kerrielle had come from. She had been a gift from Eomer the King of Rohan and good friend of Aragorn soon after the princess' birth. Now, they noticed, there were more and more trees and they seemed to be nearing a wooded area.
"Come, hurry along now! If we keep a good pace we should reach Rivendell by noon." Said Gandalf who was ready to go already.
"Really? Great!" said Hermione cheerfully.
"Ya, it's about time we got there! My feet are killing me!" said Malfoy irritably. Then under his breath he muttered, "And maybe there I can find someway to get my father to come and rescue me from these nutters."
So, still yawning and blinking sleep from their eyes the six wizards set off traveling quickly. Harry, Ron, and Hermione (excited to get to this place that was supposed to be so glorious, as well as the chance to finally rest) talked and joked amicably.
Apparently, all this annoyed Malfoy because he said, menacingly, "Gee Potter, this is the happiest I've seen you since that unfortunate incident at the end of last year! Though I don't see why you made such a deal over it…….he was a disgrace to the wizarding world, a fugitive and a criminal….you're really the only people who see him as a loss." Malfoy smirked broadly, satisfied at the fact that Harry's face had drained of color and Ron looked as though he could easily kill Malfoy if it wasn't for the fact that Hermione had a strong grip on his arm.
"Your terrible Malfoy!" she cried glaring at him.
Malfoy laughed spitefully, but was quickly silenced.
"STUPEFY!" shouted Hermione. Malfoy fell to the ground with a thud.
"Children! Please try to control yourselves!" said Dumbledore heatedly.
"But Professor he…" Ron began.
"I know what he did. You must try to ignore him. I promise things will improve when we reach Rivendell." Dumbledore said quickly before awakening Malfoy. He then led him away before he had a chance for revenge, but he shot then a hate filled glance all the same.
They were silent for a while after that. Harry's thoughts drifted, for the first time since they had arrived in Middle Earth, to Sirius. He would be here with him now. He would have wanted to come, to have an adventure. Malfoy wouldn't dare bother them either. For, no matter how horribly he talked about Sirius, he was scared as all deatheaters were. Black had been strong ,cunning, and out for revenge. Was….Had Been……those were the kinds of words he had to use now when talking about his godfather. These thoughts must have shown on his face because Hermione said,
"Harry, you mustn't let him get to you. That's just what he wants. Besides, look around, we must almost be there."
Harry looked about, they were in a wooded area but it wasn't stifling like the forbidden forest at Hogwarts, it was beautiful with flowers and green trees even though it was winter and there was a chill. And as they marveled at this land they came down into a valley.
"Well, my good wizards, here is Rivendell." Gandalf said.
Before them was one of the most dazzling sights they had ever seen. There were bright gardens and glistening waterfalls and beautiful, elegant buildings scattered around. Then, down the steps of the main building before them came two of the most amazing and perfect creatures imaginable. These had to be Elves. Beings whom they had laughed at when briefly told about them in Gondor for, as these creatures were described as so beautiful, the house elves of their world were quite ugly. One Elf was a man, tall and noble with blonde hair, a small crown, ears that swept to a graceful point, and curious bright blue eyes that seemed to be wells into depths of wisdom and years. He held the hand of a fair maiden, she too had golden blonde hair pointed ears, similar blue eyes, and a crown. The pair seemed to radiate a glow or power and their age was unguessable. They showed no signs of being old nor of youth, they merely were.
"Hello, wizards from Earth. And of course, Mithrandir. Welcome to Rivendell." Said the Elf lord.
"Mithrandir?" Ron asked.
"That is what the Elves call Gandalf." Said the maiden, "I am Maydelyn and this is my husband Legolas. We are the Lord and Lady of Rivendell."
A/N- OK this will be another long but needed note. As I said before I like to add girls into the Fellowship. This is the girl Elf I mentioned, her name is Maydelyn Goldenbranch and was the daughter of a captain of Mirkwood. She quite literally ran into Legolas one day when they were kids and they became best friends. She went with him to Rivendell and became part of the Fellowship. Please don't flame me for this! My friend Alana aka snuffleslova11 had Legolas come back and get married and got screamed at by a couple people. I try to be as cannon as possible but I'm still creative and this is my story! If you don't like it don't read it and don't review. And if you want to know how the Elves came back… it will be explained soon just be patient!
"Has Aragwen arrived yet?" asked Gandalf.
"No…..we've had no word from her." Legolas said sounding a bit worried, "But come, let us not dwell on such things now. You children are free to go where you wish,"
"Try not to get lost though!" Maydelyn cut in, "It's quite easy in this place!"
Legolas smiled and nodded in agreement, "There should be more than enough here to occupy you for quit awhile, libraries, gardens, and hundreds of halls and rooms to explore. We will send someone for you when it is time to eat."
Harry, Ron, and Hermione exchanged a glance and silently headed down a left path, not sure what you are supposed to say to Elvish lords and ladies. Malfoy scowled and stomped off down a right path.
"Now come, there is much for us to discuss," said Legolas beckoning Gandalf and Dumbledore inside.
"Well," said Harry as the Trio wandered aimlessly along the path, "We're in Rivendell and just met two Elves. What next?"
"Think we should look for the libraries." Said Hermione speeding up and looking around.
"Erm, sure Hermione. But why the library now?" asked Ron speeding off after her with Harry.
"Why not? We really don't have anything better to do, do we?" Hermione said simply.
The boys shook their heads, she never had anything better to do than read.
And so the Trio spent the next few hours in Rivendell's vast libraries. Hermione turning page after page reading through the long and complicated history of Middle Earth and trying to decipher the strange language of Elvish. Needless to say Ron and Harry were completely bored and were soon slumped over in their chairs, Ron snoring loudly.
Eventually, (and much to the relief of the boys) they were summoned for dinner, which was even more awkward than their first meal with the royal family of Gondor. These Elves were quite unnerving; they were kind and welcoming to be sure, enjoyed to talk and laugh, and. aside from their pointed ears, they looked and acted quite human. But, all the same they were obviously ancient and incredibly wise. When dinner was through they were led to their rooms and were soon settled down comfortably for the first time in three weeks.
Some time, hours later, in the dead of night a loud commotion suddenly broke out somewhere outside. Someone was shouting loudly, calling frantically for help in both English and Elvish. Soon answering shouts were heard along with many pairs of feet running towards the voice.
The Trio sat bolt upright in their beds.
"What's going on out there?" asked Ron in a hoarse whisper.
"Apparently something big…let's go see." Harry replied clambering out of bed and creeping out the door, Ron and Hermione close behind. They silently made their way towards the source of the commotion and soon found themselves standing near the entrance of Rivendell. They were also in plain view of the crowd and therefore they quickly ducked behind a bush.
"Move your fat head Weasley!" whispered a harsh voice crouched behind them, "I can't see anything!"
The Trio spun around and came face to face with Malfoy who had, apparently, followed them. Not wanting an argument they simply rolled their eyes and turned back around.
There were many Elves racing around and blocking their view of what was going on but they could still see three figures they knew in the center of it all. Two were Legolas and Maydelyn, the Lord and Lady of the city and the other was,
"Aragwen! Aragwen is with them!" Hermione whispered quite audibly. Harry swiftly clamped a hand over her mouth to silence her. Luckily the crowd by the gate seemed to take no notice.
There were also other figures gathered around that they did not know. Two were elves who seemed to have just arrived as well, a male and a female. And then there were four more figures that were very odd. They were small, only about the height of a young child, and they seemed not to be wearing any shoes on their strangely large feet. Three of the four were boys who were standing about looking scared and one was a girl and she seemed to be the reason for all the commotion. She was currently being held in the arms of Aragwen and appeared to be unconscious though she was shaking and shivering horribly.
This is the conversation the four wizards overheard.
"Aragwen, what has happened?" said Maydelyn.
"Well, if this wasn't so serious it could almost be funny. She was stabbed by one of Garonath's mutants. Crosses between orcs and dwarves who dares venture too far east and came across his lair. And the blade was poisoned." Said Aragwen. Her breathing was heavy, she sounded exhausted.
"Just like her father." Muttered Legolas looking concernedly down at the poor hobbit girl.
"She is lucky that Legalone and Laykeen were searching the forests for us then. They found us and did what they could for her and guided us across the ford." Said Aragwen who seemed to be coming closer and closer to passing out with each breath.
"Fralyn needs to be taken to the Healing houses right now." Said Maydelyn as the small figures shakings became more and more violent. Legolas motioned for a nearby Elf to take her from Aragwen. As soon as they did that Aragwen began to weave and soon collapsed but luckily she was aught by the elf called Legalone. She soon awoke and despite their begging she refused to go to the healing houses herself. Just then her head turned and she stared into the darkness where the wizards were.
"Yes your wizard friends are here. They have been watching for some time now," said Legolas smiling. "Harry, Ron, Hermione, Draco, come out now."
They sheepishly emerged from behind the bush. Aragwen smiled broadly at the sight of them.
"Hello my friends! I see you have arrived in better states than my companions and I."
The Trio smiled back, Draco scowled.
"There will be time for story telling in the morning. I now think it is time for bed." Said Legolas ushering them off.
YES! I'M FINALLY FINISHED THIS CRAZY CHAPTER! Yes! This took me like months cuz I haven't been able to get on the computer much so I've been writing it bit by bit but now it's done! So, for an update about me science fair is long over (I didn't win), spring break just ended and now it's the final couple of days befor our theater arts show goes up! Well I hope you like this new chappy! Read and Review!
EMHG :)