With night quickly approaching, the fellowship and the new 'expansions' built up a large fire and attempted to find food. Han and Luke rummaged in the Falcon for anything they could share, while Leia and unwilling volunteers Jaina and Anakin helped bring out some tents for the night. Aragorn conversed quietly with Gandalf off to the side of the group.
"Shall we continue our quest with these strange people? We cannot help them with their ship, but perhaps their skills will come in handy in Mordor." Aragorn didn't trust anyone but the fellowship, but since he had stood to the side and scowled the whole time they were introducing, he had not talked to any of the new arrivals.
"They may yet help us on our journey. But I do not wish to take them against their will. We shall discuss this with them tonight, and depart in the morning, nine strong or twenty-two." Gandalf knew that the Ranger disliked strangers, and he did not want one of them overhearing any plans they had not yet discussed.
Aragorn scowled deeply at the wizard's departing form, then strode off into the blackness with his bow. Hopefully some hunting could take his mind off the departure tomorrow. He had not gone ten feet beyond the circle of firelight when he heard faint footsteps behind. Turning, he found two of the strangers, a fire-haired female with one arm, and one of the brown-haired twins... Jacen? He had not listened enough to remember if that name was right. He spoke quietly when they had caught up.
"Why do you follow me? I must travel lightly and silently if you wish to eat anything but travel rations tonight."
"This is a fact. However, we are Jedi, and trained in many arts. Walking loudly is not something Jedi are know for. We come to aid you in your hunt. I am Tenel Ka, but I do not know your name." Tenel Ka addressed Aragorn directly, looking into his eyes with a regal air that challenged the Ranger to send her back.
Aragorn realized this was no weak child, even with only one limb. He sensed that she could probably fight him to the ground with her corded muscles and lithe body. He nodded slightly, accepting the girl's presence.
"I am Aragorn, son of Arathorn, and heir to the throne on Gondor." He bowed. "You may accompany me, but be warned, I move fast. Who is your companion? Is he also one of these 'Jedi' of which you speak?"
"Yes." Jacen stepped forward and spoke. "I am Jacen, Jedi knight. I, uh.. I can sense animals nearby, and thought you may need someone with my skills." He stuttered slightly when he saw the kingly stare Aragorn fixed him with. Not unlike Tenel Ka's when she was angry. Jacen made a mental note not to interfere with the man.
Aragorn looked Jacen over. 'Hm. Muscled, but he gives off an air of boy-ishness. Yet, if he can find meat for me, I suppose there is not harm in having him along.' Aragorn nodded at both the young Jedi.
"You may come. What do you plan to hunt with, may I ask?" He hefted his bow and quiver to relay his meaning.
"We will hunt with these, Aragorn." Tenel Ka unclipped her lightsaber and turned it on. The Ranger looked impressed.
"What is this, Milady? Some kind of magical sword?" Tenel Ka quirked an eyebrow up.
"It is a lightsaber, the weapon of the Jedi. It will carve through most anything. Each Jedi must make thier own saber as part of their training." At this Jacen also flicked on his lightsaber. Aragorn nodded, still looking awed. He turned, and set off at a light run. The Jedi re-clipped thier lightsabers and followed.