A/N: Holy Crap! We have 3 reviews!*jumping up and down screaming* Anyway.
I'm sorry we didn't update on Friday. We had a lot of crap to do for school
so here are two chapters for your enjoyment to make it up to you. Keep
Reviewing! And here is a note from Abby! hehe
NOTE : I (Abby) am not that big of a fan of Legolas'. Can you tell? This
story was/is originally written in a notebook. If words were messed up
during the typing process, I am sorry. We're still working on the story
now, but we have over a hundred pages more written. Hope you like us!
Chapter Four
Abby returned to the room she had found her clothing in. There, she equipped herself with a bow, a quiver full of arrows, and a few knives. She also found parchment and wrote a note to her friends:
Dear Ali and Lindi,
As I am sure you already know, I have insulted Legolas most
grievously. Seeing his reaction, I know I went too
far. I am afraid that I have my pride and could not apologize to his
face. Ali, please do that for me.
After this confrontation with Legolas, I feel that I can no longer
reside here in Rivendell. I am no elf and I offend those who are. I am
going to do a bit of exploring, and perhaps we will meet in battle. I
feel I won't leave Middle Earth until The Ring is destroyed, so do not
fear I will be left behind.
Farewell, until the battles for Middle Earth.
-Abby
PS Lindi, do not pester Legolas too much. That's MY job. Also, if you
see me in battle, do not shoot me.
PPS Ali, tell the elves that I appreciate their hospitality. And Ali,
take care of yourself.
Abby took this letter to the room she and her friends shared. After placing it on her bed, she left for the stables. Once she reached them, she surveyed the horses there. She soon realized she could not just up and take one of the horses. That would be stealing. So, she found the elf that took care of the horses. "Excuse me, sir, but I need a horse." The elf turned around and bowed. After surveying Abby's outfit he said, "For how long will you be needing it?" "I am not sure, but it will probably be a while. I need a horse that is sturdy." "We shall provide you with a mount," he said. He turned to a horse and prepared her for the long journey. Leading the mare from her stall, he told Abby, "She is obedient--- only a slight tug of her mane is needed for her to change direction." He released the mare to her, and she led the mare outside. After mounting up, she turned and looked back at Rivendell. The beautiful architecture made her want to return, but she had told Legolas she would leave. "Goodbye, place of my heart--- the heart of an elf." And with that, she rode her horse into the woods.
* * * * * "This problem belongs to all races of Middle Earth," Elrond began the council with this deep thought. Lindi turned to Ali and whispered, "Here we go with the five day shoot. Shall we quote it or just listen?" "Shhhh... I have an idea," whispered Ali with an evil grin. As Elrond continued to babble on, Ali stood up and turned the five day shoot into a five minute speech. "Okay everyone. Now look, here's the deal." Everyone including Lindi, looked up at Ali in shock. Elrond sat down reluctantly. "Now we all know The Ring must be destroyed. No, Boromir, we can't use it against the enemy. So, because dwarves and elves can't agree with each other and a man will be consumed by it, I'll take it." "But," butted in Gimli, "you are an elf. I will be dead before I see The Ring in the hands of an elf!" "Well fine! Look at it this way: I was given to me, and I got it all the way here, so I might as well take it to Mount Doom. Now who's coming with me?" "Well, you know I'm going, so don't fight it," said Lindi. "I wouldn't dream of it," said Ali in a sarcastic tone. "Whether by life or death I can protect you, I will," came the voice of Aragorn. Lindi turned to Ali and whispered, "See! Told you he would be here!" Ali rolled her eyes. "If this is indeed the will of the council, then Gondor will see it done," interjected Boromir. "You have my bow," added Legolas. "And my ax," butted in Gimli. Just as Gandalf was about to speak, Merry and Pippin appeared. "Aye! We're coming too!" "Ms. Ali, isn't going anywhere without me," came Sam from behind the bushes. "Ten companions," said Elrond. "Wait!" screamed Ali. "Where's Abby?" "Who cares?" asked Lindi with a scowl. "Ow! What was that for?" she screeched as Ali hit her in the arm. "For not caring about your friend." "Hey, after what she did to Legolas? Why shouldn't I be ticked off?" "Excuse me. Is everything alright? May I continue?" "Yes, Lord Elrond. We are sorry." "Very well. You shall be the Fellowship of The Ring." "Right," said Pippin. "Where are we going?" "This is going to be a long journey," groaned Ali.
* * * * * All of the members of the fellowship went back to their rooms to pack up. Lindi and Ali entered their room. They hadn't spoken a word since they had left the council. Lindi knew what Ali was thinking, and Ali knew what Lindi was thinking. Ali was worried about Abby. She had not showed up at the council, and she hadn't seen her in the halls. She looked over at the dresser and saw a piece of paper. She walked over, picked it up, and began to read. Lindi looked over her shoulder to see what was so interesting. Ali was reading a note that looked to be in Abby's handwriting. Just as she was about to read it, Ali slammed it back on the table. "What's wrong?" asked Lindi. "Abby always has to have the last word! She always has to argue and diss people, and it always ends up turning everything for the worst!" "What the hizzy are you talking about?" "Abby dissed Legolas and all elves! She didn't want to apologize, so now I have to. Plus, now she is gone." "Gone where?" there was a lack of concern in Lindi's voice. "Just gone. We may never see her again." "Oh, yeah right! You really don't think we'll see her again? What does your heart tell you?" "That we will se— Oh no you don't! We are not going to pull an Aragorn- Gandalf conversation!" Lindi laughed. "Yeah, but it was still funny how you followed along." "Yeah, yeah. But come on. We need to pack up to leave." "Ali? Why is it that even though this is like a dream come true, and I know what's going to happen, but I'm still not confident? Why?" "Because we have never actually experienced it before. We watched the movies and read the books, but we have never lived it. It's going to be rough going. But honestly, we'll make it." "Why?" "Because I got you, and you got me, and I have the book." "Awww... wait, what? You have the book?" "Yeah... I never let go of it. See, it's here, "Ali opened the dresser, and there was the book. "But Ali," shuddered Lindi, "this won't be like the book. I mean your acting like Frodo in the fellowship, but me and Abby are sort of like extras. We could change everything! Plus the fact that you're not a hobbit! That could really change everything!" "Yeah, but we will have a better idea of what is going to happen." "I'm still kind of worried." "Yeah. Well, me too. I have The Ring! But you have your little prince to protect us." They both laughed at this. Even still, a thought still lingered in their minds. Sooner or later, they knew the fellowship would break. They knew they would leave Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli. Ali wondered what Lindi would do: here she was in Middle Earth with the guy of her dreams. How could Ali ask her to come to Mordor? But that was a ways yet. They would cross that bridge when they came to it. Now they should try to enjoy themselves. After all, there was a lot of stuff to look forward to. There was Moria, Lothlorien, and the beautiful landscape. "Well, Ali," interrupted Lindi. "I think we should go to bed. It's 10:30, and we have to wake up early tomorrow." "Okay. I agree," Ali started getting ready for bed when a thought struck her. "Lindi?" "Yeah?" "How did you know it was 10:30?" "well I read my watch and it says... wait.... I have my watch! Coolio! Well there's another plus." "I don't know if it ill help, but, yeah, it's cool." They both settled down in their beds and tried to sleep, but it was impossible. They were on the eve of the best thing that could ever happen to them, and they had to sleep? What a joke. So they laid awake pondering the days to come. After a long while, sleep finally came to relieve them of their wondering.
Chapter Four
Abby returned to the room she had found her clothing in. There, she equipped herself with a bow, a quiver full of arrows, and a few knives. She also found parchment and wrote a note to her friends:
Dear Ali and Lindi,
As I am sure you already know, I have insulted Legolas most
grievously. Seeing his reaction, I know I went too
far. I am afraid that I have my pride and could not apologize to his
face. Ali, please do that for me.
After this confrontation with Legolas, I feel that I can no longer
reside here in Rivendell. I am no elf and I offend those who are. I am
going to do a bit of exploring, and perhaps we will meet in battle. I
feel I won't leave Middle Earth until The Ring is destroyed, so do not
fear I will be left behind.
Farewell, until the battles for Middle Earth.
-Abby
PS Lindi, do not pester Legolas too much. That's MY job. Also, if you
see me in battle, do not shoot me.
PPS Ali, tell the elves that I appreciate their hospitality. And Ali,
take care of yourself.
Abby took this letter to the room she and her friends shared. After placing it on her bed, she left for the stables. Once she reached them, she surveyed the horses there. She soon realized she could not just up and take one of the horses. That would be stealing. So, she found the elf that took care of the horses. "Excuse me, sir, but I need a horse." The elf turned around and bowed. After surveying Abby's outfit he said, "For how long will you be needing it?" "I am not sure, but it will probably be a while. I need a horse that is sturdy." "We shall provide you with a mount," he said. He turned to a horse and prepared her for the long journey. Leading the mare from her stall, he told Abby, "She is obedient--- only a slight tug of her mane is needed for her to change direction." He released the mare to her, and she led the mare outside. After mounting up, she turned and looked back at Rivendell. The beautiful architecture made her want to return, but she had told Legolas she would leave. "Goodbye, place of my heart--- the heart of an elf." And with that, she rode her horse into the woods.
* * * * * "This problem belongs to all races of Middle Earth," Elrond began the council with this deep thought. Lindi turned to Ali and whispered, "Here we go with the five day shoot. Shall we quote it or just listen?" "Shhhh... I have an idea," whispered Ali with an evil grin. As Elrond continued to babble on, Ali stood up and turned the five day shoot into a five minute speech. "Okay everyone. Now look, here's the deal." Everyone including Lindi, looked up at Ali in shock. Elrond sat down reluctantly. "Now we all know The Ring must be destroyed. No, Boromir, we can't use it against the enemy. So, because dwarves and elves can't agree with each other and a man will be consumed by it, I'll take it." "But," butted in Gimli, "you are an elf. I will be dead before I see The Ring in the hands of an elf!" "Well fine! Look at it this way: I was given to me, and I got it all the way here, so I might as well take it to Mount Doom. Now who's coming with me?" "Well, you know I'm going, so don't fight it," said Lindi. "I wouldn't dream of it," said Ali in a sarcastic tone. "Whether by life or death I can protect you, I will," came the voice of Aragorn. Lindi turned to Ali and whispered, "See! Told you he would be here!" Ali rolled her eyes. "If this is indeed the will of the council, then Gondor will see it done," interjected Boromir. "You have my bow," added Legolas. "And my ax," butted in Gimli. Just as Gandalf was about to speak, Merry and Pippin appeared. "Aye! We're coming too!" "Ms. Ali, isn't going anywhere without me," came Sam from behind the bushes. "Ten companions," said Elrond. "Wait!" screamed Ali. "Where's Abby?" "Who cares?" asked Lindi with a scowl. "Ow! What was that for?" she screeched as Ali hit her in the arm. "For not caring about your friend." "Hey, after what she did to Legolas? Why shouldn't I be ticked off?" "Excuse me. Is everything alright? May I continue?" "Yes, Lord Elrond. We are sorry." "Very well. You shall be the Fellowship of The Ring." "Right," said Pippin. "Where are we going?" "This is going to be a long journey," groaned Ali.
* * * * * All of the members of the fellowship went back to their rooms to pack up. Lindi and Ali entered their room. They hadn't spoken a word since they had left the council. Lindi knew what Ali was thinking, and Ali knew what Lindi was thinking. Ali was worried about Abby. She had not showed up at the council, and she hadn't seen her in the halls. She looked over at the dresser and saw a piece of paper. She walked over, picked it up, and began to read. Lindi looked over her shoulder to see what was so interesting. Ali was reading a note that looked to be in Abby's handwriting. Just as she was about to read it, Ali slammed it back on the table. "What's wrong?" asked Lindi. "Abby always has to have the last word! She always has to argue and diss people, and it always ends up turning everything for the worst!" "What the hizzy are you talking about?" "Abby dissed Legolas and all elves! She didn't want to apologize, so now I have to. Plus, now she is gone." "Gone where?" there was a lack of concern in Lindi's voice. "Just gone. We may never see her again." "Oh, yeah right! You really don't think we'll see her again? What does your heart tell you?" "That we will se— Oh no you don't! We are not going to pull an Aragorn- Gandalf conversation!" Lindi laughed. "Yeah, but it was still funny how you followed along." "Yeah, yeah. But come on. We need to pack up to leave." "Ali? Why is it that even though this is like a dream come true, and I know what's going to happen, but I'm still not confident? Why?" "Because we have never actually experienced it before. We watched the movies and read the books, but we have never lived it. It's going to be rough going. But honestly, we'll make it." "Why?" "Because I got you, and you got me, and I have the book." "Awww... wait, what? You have the book?" "Yeah... I never let go of it. See, it's here, "Ali opened the dresser, and there was the book. "But Ali," shuddered Lindi, "this won't be like the book. I mean your acting like Frodo in the fellowship, but me and Abby are sort of like extras. We could change everything! Plus the fact that you're not a hobbit! That could really change everything!" "Yeah, but we will have a better idea of what is going to happen." "I'm still kind of worried." "Yeah. Well, me too. I have The Ring! But you have your little prince to protect us." They both laughed at this. Even still, a thought still lingered in their minds. Sooner or later, they knew the fellowship would break. They knew they would leave Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli. Ali wondered what Lindi would do: here she was in Middle Earth with the guy of her dreams. How could Ali ask her to come to Mordor? But that was a ways yet. They would cross that bridge when they came to it. Now they should try to enjoy themselves. After all, there was a lot of stuff to look forward to. There was Moria, Lothlorien, and the beautiful landscape. "Well, Ali," interrupted Lindi. "I think we should go to bed. It's 10:30, and we have to wake up early tomorrow." "Okay. I agree," Ali started getting ready for bed when a thought struck her. "Lindi?" "Yeah?" "How did you know it was 10:30?" "well I read my watch and it says... wait.... I have my watch! Coolio! Well there's another plus." "I don't know if it ill help, but, yeah, it's cool." They both settled down in their beds and tried to sleep, but it was impossible. They were on the eve of the best thing that could ever happen to them, and they had to sleep? What a joke. So they laid awake pondering the days to come. After a long while, sleep finally came to relieve them of their wondering.