Chapter 4

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"Ailish!" Everyone turned to the door to see Alejandra run inside, putting the plate of food on the table and running to Ailish's side, hugging her. "I was so worried! I never left your side! I'm so happy you're awake!" Alejandra let go of her, and smiled.

"Thanks." Ailish looked around, finally noticing where she was in. "Guys, ¿donde estamos?" (Where are we?)

Everyone looked at each other, than looked at Ailish. Alejandra spoke up first. "In Rivendell."

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"WHAT!?" The cousins cringed at the tone of voice. "What were you guys thinking!?"

"We were thinking in saving your life, that's what!" Alejandra argued back.

"But what happened to-" Ailish didn't finished her sentence, as Lord Elrond and Gandalf walked in.

"We heard arguing. Is there a problem?"

Alejandra stood up, "no Lord Elrond. We just had some disagreements about some things. Nothing to worry about."

Elrond nodded, than looked at Ailish, as well as Gandalf. "I hope you are feeling well my dear."

"I am, thanks."

"Now that Ailish is better, I think it's best if we leave." Saul said, the other three adults agreeing.

"Nonsense. You just woken up. Stay a day or two to rest a while longer, than you may leave if you wish. But if you leave now, Orcs will be going after you, seeing as you are still weak."

"Lord Elrond." Celebolas entered the room, bowing to Elrond. "(Speaks in Elvish) The dwarves have just arrived."

"(Speaks in Elvish) I see, tell those who came that the council will take place tomorrow, early in the afternoon." Celebolas bowed and left.

The group looked at each other. Alejandra than turned to Elrond. "Very well. We will stay at least one more day, so Ailish can get her full strength back."

"Alejandra!" Ailish whispered. Alejandra looked at Ailish with a look that said to trust her. Ailish nodded. "Yes, we'll stay one more day. Thank you Lord Elrond."

Elrond nodded, and left the room, Gandalf right behind.

"What are you up to Alejandra?"

"The council is taking place early in the afternoon tomorrow."

"So?" Saul shrugged, going over to the plate of food.

"We need to be there tomorrow."

"What for, if you know what's happing already."

"Not entirely."

Everyone looked at Alejandra.

"What do you mean, prima?" Alejandro asked, walking over to his cousin. (cousin.)

"Since we have came here, my memory of the Lord of th-"

"Shhh. Alguien pudan escuchanos." Ailish said, looking out the window.(Someone could be listening)

"Mi memoria en el Historia de el Señor de los añillos esta, como, fading." (My memory of the story of The Lord of the Rings is, like,)

Everyone looked at each other alarmed. Ailish looked at her friend, "okay. We'll go to it, but we have to go secretly, so as to no one knows we're there."

Everyone nodded, agreeing.

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--Later that night--

Alejandra walked out of her room to meet both her cousins waiting impatiently for her.

"Where's Ailish?"

"We thought she was with you?"

Alejandra shook her head, and walked to her left, knocking on Ailish's door. When she got no answer, she tried again, knocking a bit louder.

No answer.

Alejandra looked at her cousins, than opened the door, walking in. She saw her best friend fast asleep on her bed. Alejandra closed the door quietly, looking at her cousins.

"She's asleep. Lets leave her be."

The boys nodded and started walking down the hall to find the dinning hall for dinner.

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--Dinning Hall--

As Alejandra, Alejandro, and Saul entered the room, they saw that all, but four seats towards the middle, were occupied already.

"Welcome friends. Please be seated." Elrond said, as he motioned for them to the seats.

The cousins looked at each other than walked over to the table. Alejandro and Saul sat next to a man who was looking at them curiously, as everyone else was and a hobbit who had dirty blonde hair. Alejandra sat on the other side of her two cousins, on her right was a man who had coarse dark brown hair that hung loosely from his head and dark brown eyes, which seem to hold wisdom and age. He was quite tall and broad shouldered, no doubt strong as well, and on her left was Legolas.

"Lady Ailish will not be joining us?" Gandalf asked, looking at Alejandra.

"No. It seems she was tired than we all thought." Gandalf nodded, as the food was being served.

"My name is Meriadoc Brandybuck, but everyone calls me Merry. And you are...?" Asked a curios Merry.

"Saul Hernandez. This is my cousin Alejandro Rios, and my other cousin, Alejandra Cortez." The two cousins nodded their heads at their names.

"This is my cousin Peregrin Took, or Pippin for short." Pippin just waved, as he had food in his mouth.

Everyone than introduced themselves, and begin to eat, while getting to know one another.

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--Next day, early afternoon--

Ailish opened her eyes, as she was being shaken awake. She saw an elf maid in front of her.

"My lady, I prepared you a bath. And I brought some clothing for you."

Ailish stood up, "thank you."

The maid nodded, walking out. Ailish stretched and walked to the table that she saw was in the room to her right. She saw her quiver, bow, long knives, daggers, throwing knives, twin daggers, and her winter coat laid on the table. She also saw her pack on the table, looking through it a bit. She than walked to her left, going through a door and saw a huge sunken tub in the center of the floor.

The room was bathed in daylight. There was a large window to her right, covered with drapes, dimming the sunlight slightly. The walls were creamy white, as well as the floor. There was what seemed to be a few jugs of crystal clear water. Her eyebrows rose as she spotted a steaming bath to her left. Her lips curved into a smile.

The bath wasn't like a modern day bathtub, with a tap and everything. Rather, it was just a really, really large container in the shape of a circle, filled with steaming hot water. She thought, stripping off her clothing and climbed into the tub, sighing in relief.

Half an hour later, Ailish stepped out of the bath and put a towel-like around her body. She walked into her room to see a white tunic, brown breeches, and some brown boots on her bed. She quickly put on the tunic and breeches when a knock than was heard, followed by a familiar voice.

"Ailish, are you awake?" The door muffled Alejandro's voice. "We're gonna be late to the council."

Ailish walked towards the door, opening it. "Yeah I am. And I'm almost ready, I just need to put on my coat and weapons." Ailish said, walking towards the bed. She motioned Alejandro to come in.

Alejandro did so, closing the door. "Where are Saul and Alejandra?"

"Near the council, hiding, so as to not let Merry and Pippin see them, nor the other people in the council."

Ailish nodded, "alright, lets go."

"Alright, but first, lets put on our hoods, so we wont be seen."

Ailish nodded, as they both put on their hoods, covering their faces.

It didn't take them too long to reach the council. Ailish noticed that the seats were full, and that everyone was waiting for Elrond to come.

"Alright, where are they?" Alejandro said, looking around.

"There, near the tree." Ailish said, seeing Saul signaling them to go over to him quickly.

They jogged to him, careful to not let anyone see them.

"Finally you guys. We're going to hide behind a couple of bushes. Nobody will see us."

"Great. Lets do this than, shall we?" Ailish said, as she and Alejandro followed Saul going down a small path.

A/N: How was it? Good I hoped. Please review!!!