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Chapter 6:

Gandalf led Aria through the corridors and into Elrond's study. Aria sighed as she once again entered the room. It seemed to her that if she wasn't on the training field she was in here or in her chambers. "Aria, wait here and I will go get Lord Elrond," Gandalf said. Aria nodded and walked over onto the balcony and stepped outside. She looked over the railing and sighed as the wind gently whipped around her. Aria heard someone come up behind her. She turned around and looked at Gandalf and Elrond as they entered the room. Aria went back inside.

"Lord Elrond," she said as she stopped in front of him. He looked at her and sighed. "Do you know what is happening to me? Why did my hands grow hot and red when I became angry? And why did it start now?" Elrond shook his head.

"All I can tell you is that there are powers you possess given to you by your mother. I do not know much of them only that they are connected to your emotions. The only other to possess those powers was your grandfather, Armondel, and unfortunately he has already sailed," Elrond said. Aria frowned.

"You know nothing else?" she asked. Elrond sighed took her hands into his and put the palms up.

"The power comes from within and expels from your hands. With anger comes fire, with sadness comes wind, and with fear comes water and ice. You can control the expulsion of your powers but it is like holding them at bay. You also have the power to heal, but when you use your healing power your energy is drained depending on the severity of the injury. So if you need to use it, use it wisely," Elrond said. Aria pulled her hands away and looked at them.

"I have these powers even though I am a half elf?" she asked as her gazed left her hands and then went to Elrond, who smiled at her.

"Even half elves are given graces and powers of the elves," he said. Aria smiled at him and nodded her head. "For now, I would keep this knowledge of your powers between the three of us. I do not think it wise to share this just yet." She nodded again and looked at Gandalf. He smiled at her and she returned it before she rubbed her hands together.

"I won't tell anyone," she said. "If you will excuse me, I have to meet Legolas and Aragorn for more training." They nodded and Aria quickly left the room. She was walking in the corridors and she quickly made her way out to the training field to see both Legolas and Aragorn talking quietly. From what she could hear it was in Elvish and she had yet to learn any of it. "Sorry I'm late," she said as she stopped next to the pair that had stopped talking when they saw her approach.

"Aria, are you alright?" Legolas asked as he stepped over to her. He took her hands in his and examined the palms of her hands. He had seen them glow and became alarmed. Legolas looked up into her eyes relieved to see the flames gone. "What happened?" Aria felt her cheeks grow warm at the concern in his eyes and she quickly took her hands from his and looked away from his eyes. Legolas stiffened at her sudden movements but kept his eyes on her.

"I am fine, Legolas. It is something that I have spoken with Lord Elrond and Gandalf about and all is well," she said as she looked back into his eyes. At the doubtful look he gave her she put her hand on his shoulder and felt his muscles tense beneath her hand. "Trust me, I would tell you in a second if I did not make the promise not to," she whispered, although something told her Aragorn heard her. Legolas sighed and nodded his head as Aria lowered her hand from his shoulder.

"I do not see a need to continue your training today. We can continue once again tomorrow after the morning meal," Legolas said. It was obvious to both Aragorn and Aria that Legolas was upset with her. Aragorn seemed to have a better understanding of Legolas' thoughts because he had an understanding look on his face where Aria stood confused.

"Alright," she said as Legolas stepped around her and walked out of the field and down the path back into the city. Aria swallowed hard and looked at Aragorn. "Have I done something wrong?" she asked feeling as though her heart was just ripped out. Aragorn sighed and shook his head.

"He just has much on his mind these days. He worries about his father, his home and other things," Aragorn said with a look in his eye that Aria couldn't quite read. Aragorn gave her a small smile and she returned it as she nodded her head and they left the field and went back into halls. They stopped outside her room and said their good byes before Aria went inside and sat down at her vanity. She looked at her reflection and sighed before she undid her braid and brushed out her hair. Once she was done, Aria stood and walked out on her balcony. The sun was once again setting on Imladris and she looked down at the trees not far from where she stood. Aria then noticed Legolas walking into the trees. Aria frowned and quickly turned and left her room.

She followed the same path she saw Legolas walk down and found him not far sitting in a tree with his eyes closed, as if he was reflecting on something. "Legolas?" she asked quietly and he quickly looked down at her. "Legolas, are you alright?" Legolas looked away from her and up into the canopy of trees.

"I am fine, Aria. I just came here for some peace," he said. Aria knew she shouldn't have followed him, but now she felt even more unwelcome.

"Oh, alright, I was just checking on you." Aria turned and began to walk down the path. She left the small wooded area and up the path. Aria was nearly inside when a hand grasped her arm. She turned around and her eyes met Legolas' eyes. "Legolas?" she asked. He just looked at her and it seemed like he was going to tell her something before Merry and Pippin came running in between them laughing. Aria's eyes moved and followed the hobbits.

"Come on Pippin!" Merry said as they ran through the garden and into the darkness of the buildings. Aria chuckled quietly as she shook her head and looked back at Legolas who was still looking at her.

"Aria, I'm sorry for earlier. I have had much on my mind and I did not mean to be terse with you," he said. Aria smiled at him.

"I understand Legolas," she said and she took his hand and gently squeezed it. "You are my friend Legolas, and always remember that if you need me, I'll always be here." He smiled at her and nodded before he escorted her to her room for the night.

The day had finally come, and Aria was nervous beyond compare. She hadn't slept the night before because she wasn't tired and at that moment she was strapping her knives to her back. Aria was dressed in black pants that Arwen had made for her that were cut like her jeans but of a strong material that would keep her warm and cool. She was dressed in a silver-grey long sleeved under tunic and a thicker dark green over tunic and her hair in a tight braid that Nienna had done for her earlier that morning. Once she had her knives securely on her back she picked up her picture from the vanity. As she looked at it, she smiled and clasped her hand around her pendant. There was a knock on her door and she let go of her pendant and tucked the photo in her tunic. "Come in!" she called and the door opened to reveal Nienna.

"Aria, it is time. You must join the others," she said. Aria sighed and nodded her head.

"Okay," she said as she took one last look at her room and quickly left and followed Nienna. The others were standing at the entrance waiting for her and she quickly joined the group. As Lord Elrond began the good byes Aria couldn't focus she just looked ahead into nothing until it was time for them to leave. She gazed at Elrond and gave him a small smile before she filed out along with the others and began the journey to Mordor. Elrond sighed and said a silent prayer that they all would return safely.

They had been traveling for a week and were camping for the night near a forest's edge. They lit a small fire but would douse it as soon as the sun disappeared. Aria was sitting off from the others and looking off into the country side. She could feel her powers inside her now and she was scared she would somehow hurt someone if she got too close to them. "Miss. Aria," a voice said from behind and she turned and smiled at Sam.

"Yes Sam?" she asked. Sam smiled and handed her a plate of food. She took it and smiled again. "Thanks Sam." Sam nodded.

"You should eat, Miss. Aria, even though you are an elf you got to eat." Aria smiled and nodded.

"I will." He nodded and turned around and went back to sit with Frodo who caught Aria's eye and she smiled at him. Aria stood to join the others taking her plate with her. She sat next to Merry and Gimli, the dwarf and ate in silence.

"Aria, after you finish I would like to practice with you a little more," Legolas said. Aria nodded her head and he walked away. Aria sighed, ever since that night her powers began he had became distant with her. She thought it was because she wouldn't tell him her secret, but something told her it was more.

"The elf never lets you rest does he lass?" Gimli asked as she took the last bite of her bread. She finished chewing and smiled at Gimli. He had taken to her surprisingly well, probably because she didn't have the bias Legolas did to him and she treated him fairly. Aria smiled and nodded.

"Yeah, but I'm used to it now," Aria said with a chuckle and Gimli laughed his gruff laugh that always made her laugh harder. She stood and quickly made her way over to Legolas. Legolas looked at her as she walked over to him, and he sighed. He didn't want to do this but he had to make sure his assumptions were right. Aria stopped in front of him and offered a smile that he didn't return. Aria frowned and took a deep breath. "Where do you want to begin?" Legolas didn't speak he just drew his blades and began his attack. Aria drew hers quickly and blocked his first attack and pushed him off. "What is wrong with you?" she asked quickly before she blocked another attack. "Legolas!" she exclaimed. He was making her angry, first he was ignoring her for most of the journey and now he is drilling her. Aria felt her hands get hot and she knew her powers were flaring but Legolas did not stop his assaults so she had no time to calm herself. Legolas saw the flames grow in her eyes and he knew his assumptions were right. "Legolas stop!" she exclaimed but it was too late. Fire shot from her hands and consumed her blades and nearly hit Legolas but he jumped away quickly.

Aria dropped her knives and clenched her fists tightly and closed her eyes. She willed her anger away and after a moment calmed herself. Aria stood straighter once she felt her hands cool and looked at Legolas. He looked at her and she saw a slight satisfaction in his eyes. Aria frowned. "I knew you carried the powers," he said quietly. Aria's frown deepened and she glared at him. "Ever since that night when Boromir made you angry and I saw the flames in your eyes and your hands glow, I knew. Why did you not tell me?" he asked as he stepped towards her. She looked away from him and towards the camp only to see everyone watching the spectacle before them. Aria turned her attention back to him and felt her anger increase again but this time she was able to control her powers.

"Because I told you before, I promised not to tell!" she yelled. Aria picked up her knives and walked back to the camp as she ignored the questioning glances from the others minus Gandalf and laid down on her bedroll. She wasn't tired but she didn't care, she'd fake it if she had to. She wasn't going to speak to anyone for the rest of the night, maybe even the rest of the journey.