Hey there all! Sorry I'm a few days late with this, just taking me a while to get it perfect and I think it's as perfect as it can be. Please enjoy xx
Review Responses;
Dinosaur Imperial Soldier – It's not a bittersweet reunion. It's just her brothers being polite with using such titles, especially if they know she was raised by a former King. But since she's told them to do away with titles, they won't do it again. As for Boromir. . .you'll find out today.
BigBangVIP - :D So am I! I'm so happy I decided to put this in!
Rohirrim Girl 2187 – It came as a shock to me when I started planning Faron's future, but I'm glad this has happened. Maybe it'll help Faron to finally move on. As for Haldir. . .admittedly, I'm not sure what's going to happen. We'll just have to find out.
Lola Tudor (Guest) – So do I, it was really sweet! After over two hundred years, they're finally together again!
AndurilofTolkien – Thanks!
kionforever89 – So am I. I'm sure this will be just the thing Faron needs to help her heal. Along with a certain blond hair prince. . .
Always1997 – Just let them out and say you're cutting onions lol!
MajesticLunicorn (Guest) – Wow, I hope you didn't lose out on much sleep while reading Faron's story. Yes, I do remember you from Wolf Among Dwarves, and I have yet to make up my mind whether I would continue that into the Lord of the Rings. Will probably figure something out as I go on with the story.
I hate their deaths as well. I can't watch those moments because I cry. I've not seen Rogue One so I won't get the reference
Thank you! I'm glad you're liking this and also glad it all makes sense
I also love the moments with Haldir and Faron. And to think at one point that wasn't even going to happen. I only had the idea of making Faron Haldir, Rumil and Orophin's sister halfway through A Light in the Darkness and it wouldn't leave, so I decided to work a way to fit it in, and I'm glad I did :D
Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli know about her past, especially Gimli, and the others know thanks to the confrontation between Faron and Boromir in chapter 5 I think it is, maybe 6 after the fight between the two.
And I will be keeping it up, I'm glad you love it as much as you are! And I really can't imagine what your voice sounds lik lol.
Parting of the Ways
Over the next week while in Lothlorien, I spend my time divided between the Fellowship and my brothers, who I have become close with already. After an emotional reunion on the first day, we sat and I told them everything of my life, how I was found by mother and raised by her and Thorin in Erebor until the Sacking, the time spent in the wild and then the hundred years or so in Ered Luin, my life with my little brothers and then to the journey to take back Erebor.
To say my fears of them not accepting me due to being raised by dwarves was silly of me. They were grateful that, even through the struggles, I had a good life, a good family and was well looked after. They were really grateful to the dwarves for giving me a loving home.
During that time, Gimli and I had found some time alone so we can go through the book Gandalf was reading through in Moria. I was barely able to read through the first line as I instantly recognised Ori's handwriting and knew that the skeleton laid against Balin's tomb, was little Ori. Taking in a deep breath, I read aloud on the battle to retake Moria and how Balin became Lord of Moria once the battle was won.
As we continued reading, I shed a tear as he explained how Balin had been shot in Dimril Dale as he went to look into Mirrormere. They killed the orc but were soon set upon by many more. After rescuing Balin's body, they barred the gates, but hope was failing them.
The last few pages spoke of how Oin had left with four others to check the west gate, the four other dwarves returned after Oin had been taken by the water. Once he heard this, Gimli took in a sharp breath and I could tell he was trying not to break. I just wrapped an arm around him as I continued reading, soon coming to the part Gandalf had read in Moria.
Once we finished, I closed the book and we held each other close as we wept for our fallen kin. All I kept thinking about was the others at home, waiting and hoping for some good news from Moria. They were all going to be crushed, especially Dori. . .that dwarf practically raised Ori since their parents died when he was still a dwarfling and became mother and father to both lads. . .how in the world was I going to explain this to him?
Soon enough, the day came for us to leave. Waking up just before dawn, I pack up my packs before helping the others. Once we're all ready, The elves take us to the river Anduin. Galadriel soon arrive on an elegant ship which is carved in the likeness of a swan.
As we stand in line, green cloaks are fastened around us, held together by silver-veined leaf-brooches.
"Never before have we clad strangers in the garb of our own people. May these cloaks help shield you from unfriendly eyes."
Legolas and I shift parcels into one of the three boats provided by the Galadhrim. Legolas holds up a thin wafer for Merry and Pippin to see, as they sit in a boat.
"Lembas! Elvish Way-bread." he takes a bite of it. "One small bite is enough to fill the stomach of a grown man."
He walks up onto shore, leaving the Hobbits and I alone.
"How many did you eat?" Merry asks Pippin as he sits next to him.
"Four." Pippin replies before he burps, which makes me giggle.
Walking back on shore, I walk over to my three brothers, wishing I didn't have to leave them again, but I knew I can't stay, not now anyway.
"So. . .I have to leave you once again." I say sadly to them.
"It will not be for long, sister." Orophin replies. "At least this time, we know you're alive."
Rumil nods in agreement. "That is true. When this is all over, we can be a family again."
I smile as I hug him, receiving a hug in return. When I was younger, I always used to say I never wanted to meet my birth family, as I was so happy with the family I was adopted into, but I am so happy to have been given the opportunity to meet and know the family I was born to. No one can ever replace the love I was given by Fili and Kili, but in the space of a few short days, I had been given just as much love by my three older brothers. I think that feeling is something that I have been unknowingly craving since their passing, and these few days will be those I will treasure for the rest of my life.
"Faron, it's time." Legolas says as he walks over.
I smile as I turn to him. "I will be right there."
He nods as he joins the others as I turn back to my brothers.
"Before I go, there's something I need you to do for me."
"Anything." Orophin promises.
I take out Ori's book from my pack nearby and hand it over. "Please, take good care of this. It is precious to Gimli and I, I don't want to see it damaged any more than it already is."
Orophin gently takes it from me. "We will keep it safe, I assure you."
I smile as I hug them all once more.
"We'll see each again soon, I promise." Haldir reassures me as I hold him close.
I nod as I kiss his cheek when pulling away. "I will hold you to that."
He smiles as I kiss them all once more before joining the others by the boats as Galdriel is handing out gifts to everyone.
She smiles as she turns to me, being the last one to receive a gift. "My gift for you, Calathiel, is a bow of the Galadhrim, worthy of the skill of our woodland kin."
I gape in awe as I take the stunning bow, running my fingers over it, but as I finger the string of my own bow over my chest, I have to shake my head.
"It is a lovely bow, My Lady, and while I appreciate the gesture, I cannot accept it. My own bow was made by my father. With it being one of the last things I had from him, and having served me well for so long, I cannot part with it."
She gives me a warm and understanding smile as she takes the bow back. "I understand, my child. I know how much you looked up to Thorin Oakenshield, and I would not want you to part with anything that is associated with him. Perhaps you would accept some advice as a parting gift?"
I nod. "Of course, My Lady."
She gently lays a hand on my shoulder. "You have spent too much of your life in sorrow and despair, it is time for you to come into the light once more and allow your heart to heal. You have a long life ahead of you, do not let the darkness of the past fill you so, you have so much left to live for."
I smile at her. "Thank you, My Lady. I will hold what you said close, and I appreciate your help."
"You are welcome. I am just happy to see you with us once more." she leans over and places a feather light kiss on my brow. "Now, go in peace. We await your return."
I bow to her before turning to the boats, Legolas helping me into the one with him and Gimli, both of us helping the dwarf in before Legolas paddles through the water, along with Aragorn and Boromir who are controlling the other two with the hobbits.
Looking back to shore, I see my three brothers standing together and watching me. I continue to watch them until they leave my sight. I turn back to face ahead, a lone tear rolling down my cheeks. I have a feeling that I am not going to see them again, that maybe I won't survive this quest long enough to return, but I choose not to listen to those feelings.
Feeling a hand on my shoulder, I look up to see Legolas looking at me in concern.
"Are you alright?" he asks me softly.
I smile at him. "I am fine. I am just thinking of things I should not be."
He nods as he gives my shoulder a squeeze in comfort before letting go to use both hands to paddle.
"You will see them again, lass, you'll see." Gimli says from in front, reaching back to take my hand.
I smile as I squeeze his hand in thanks before pulling away. We are silent once more until Gimli speaks up.
"I have taken my worst wound at this parting, having looked my last upon that which is fairest. Haugh, henceforth I will call nothing fair unless it be her gift to me."
"What was it?" Legolas asks.
"I asked her for one hair from her golden head. She gave me three."
Legolas and I smile at each other before I lean forward and wrap my arms around my nadadith.
"She's not an elf witch after all is she? Unless she's put some sort of spell on you to make you fall madly in love with her."
He just grumbles at my teasing, slapping my hands away, causing me to giggle as I sit back.
After a night's rest, during which I overhear Boromir still suggesting (demanding in my opinion), to take the Ring to Gondor. And then berating my brother on not accepting who he truly is. Aragorn soon ends the conversation by saying he wouldn't take the ring within a hundred leagues of Boromir's city.
As we are in the boats, I keep a close eye on the Gondorian, not having liked him the moment I first met him at the council.
Looking ahead, I smile as I see Argonath. Two majestic statues, which proudly stand on each side of the Anduin. Their left arms are held aloft, their palms facing outwards in gesture of warning. Looking over to Aragorn, I smile knowing that these are statues of his kin from many years ago. He catches me smiling at him and offers me his own as we sail past the statues.
Some distance away, just before a great, roaring waterfall, Aragorn gives the order for us to make land. As the boats hit the gravel beach, I get out and help pull the boats further onto land and then help unload them, gently placing a hand on Frodo's shoulder as I walk past him, noticing him glancing at Boromir.
Once we have made camp, I sit beside Gimli by the fire, Pippin next to him and Sam behind us. Legolas stands apart from us as he watches the forest.
"We cross the lake at nightfall. Hide the boats and continue on foot. We approach Mordor from the north." Aragorn informs us.
Gimli has a disagreement about this plan. "Oh, yes?! It's just a simple matter of finding our way through Emyn Muil? An impassable labyrinth of razor sharp rocks! And after that, it gets even better!"
Pippin looks up in alarm while I just roll my eyes.
"Festering, stinking marshlands, far as the eye can see!"
"That is our road. I suggest you take some rest and recover your strength, Master Dwarf."
I bite my tongue to hold back my laughter as Gimli grumbles indignantly. "Recover my. . .?! Phrrr!"
"We should leave now." I hear Legolas say to Aragorn.
Looking to the elf, I see him having a look of panic in his eyes.
"No. Orcs patrol the eastern shore. We must wait for cover of darkness."
"It is not the eastern shore that worries me. A shadow and a threat has been growing in my mind. Something draws near. . .I can feel it."
Legolas's gaze wanders over the dark pine woods, with a dark, brooding statue nestled among their needles. Following his gaze, I can also sense a shadow and a darkness in my mind.
"No dwarf need recover strength! Pay no heed to that, young Hobbit." Gimli grumbles to Pippin.
Merry returns, dumping some wood for the campfire before he looks around.
"Where's Frodo?"
This causes all of us to jump up. Sam, who was half-dozing, rouses with a start. Looking over camp, I notice Boromir's shield, lying with his baggage, however there is no sign of the Gondorian. I look to Aragorn, who also looks to me once he notices.
"I have a bad feeling about this, Aragorn. We need to find Frodo, now."
He nods and orders the hobbits to stay at camp while he, Legolas, Gimli and I rush off in search of our Ring Bearer.
After splitting up to find Frodo, and having no success, I stop as I suddenly hear the sound of swords clashing against each other. Running towards the sound, I meet up with Legolas and Gimli as we reach some ruins. I take out my dual knives as I see Aragorn battling against hundreds of Uruk-hai's. Legolas takes out his new bow and starts shooting them while Gimli and I swing our blades, killing those nearby.
"Aragorn! Go!" I shout out to my brother, covering for him as he runs past me.
I spin and swing my knives around, slicing through flesh as I go, killing many of the Uruk-hai's around. As I kill another, I whip around as I hear three loud horn blasts pierce through the air.
"The Horn of Gondor!" Legolas calls out.
"Boromir!" Aragorn exclaims as he runs off.
Legolas, Gimli and I continue fighting off the Uruk's around us as they begin to thin out. Once the final creature has been killed I run in the direction Aragorn left, worrying for my brother. I soon come to a stop as I see Aragorn kneeling over a dying Boromir as he's struggling for breath, three arrows sticking out of his body. I know Boromir and I have had our differences, but I would never have wished this to happen.
Legolas and Gimli soon arrive, Legolas standing beside me as we watch the two men sadly, while Gimli bows his head in sadness.
Aragorn soon stands after placing a brotherly kiss on Boromir's head after he passes.
"They will look for his coming from the White Tower. But he will not return."
Hearing the tears in his voice, I walk over and wrap an arm around him in comfort. I feel him wrap his arm around my shoulders, pulling me close.
"He died a warriors death. We can at least take some comfort in that."
He nods as he places a kiss on my head before he and Legolas carry Boromir's body back to the beach. I look around as they gently lay him down.
"Where are the hobbits?"
Aragorn proceeds to tell us how Boromir died trying to protect Merry and Pippin from the Uruk-hai's, but after he was brought to his knees by the arrows, they were taken. He had also let Frodo go. Looking across the river, I see Frodo and Sam in one of the boats, almost at the other side.
As we begin to prepare one of the boats to lay Boromir's body in, I take Aragorn aside to wrap his wounds. Noticing his lip bleeding and a cut on his arm. Dabbing at his lip with a wet cloth, he tries to pull away until I grip his chin in my hand, keeping him still.
"Stop moving. Mahal, you are just as bad as when you were thirteen."
He gives me a small smile. "I wasn't that bad."
"Mhm. Sure you weren't." finishing with his lip, I check the cut on his arm, which luckily doesn't need stitching, so I just clean it, apply a salve and bandage it. "There, done."
He places a kiss on my cheek. "Thank you, Muinthel."
I smile as I pack up my medicinal supplies before checking over Legolas and Gimli for injuries. Apart from a few bruises and scratches, they seem to be fine.
After laying Boromir in the boat along with his shield and the broken horn, we say a quick prayer for him before pushing him into the river. As I watch the boat floating along, I cannot help but think of the time I saw him as a baby while visiting Ecthelion. The little bairn crawling around at my feet.
I bow my head as the boat tips over the falls, at least he will now be safe in the arms of his mother and grandfather now.
Legolas shoves the last boat into the water.
"Hurry! Frodo and Sam have reached the eastern shore."
We turn back to Aragorn, who stands still and says nothing as he watches the two hobbits on the other side.
"You mean not to follow them?" I ask him.
"Frodo's fate is no longer in our hands."
"Then it has all been in vain! The Fellowship has failed." Gimli grumbles as he walks over.
The three of us stand before Aragorn, me in between elf and dwarf, as he stands and places a hand on each of their shoulders as he looks to us all.
"Not if we hold true to each other." Gimli places a hand on his forearm. "We will not abandon Merry and Pippin to torment and death. Not while we have strength left."
He moves away and grabs his dagger to sheath. "Leave all that can be spared behind. We travel light. Let us hunt some Orc!"
He looks to us before he runs off into the trees. Legolas, Gimli and I look at each other, grinning.
"Yes! Haha!" Gimli cheers as he runs after the Dunedain, Legolas following.
I look back to the eastern shore as I think of Frodo and Sam, wandering into the unknown without us.
"Adad, please, watch over my friends." I say as I look to the sky.
"Faron!"
I look back to see Legolas waiting for me. I grin as I run to him, both of us running to catch up to Aragorn and Gimli. I may not be able to protect Frodo and Sam, but I will not leave Merry and Pippin behind.
Well, there we go. That's the end of Fellowship of the Ring! Onwards to the Two Towers! Please keep leaving all your lovely reviews xx