I do not own any of the characters from Inuyasha or Lord of the Rings!
But I did think up this story !
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This chapter revised 12/17/05.
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Where we left off on the story last chapter;
' My dear you have the strength of your father and the beauty and wisdom of your mother, you are indeed the daughter and Princess of the Valar. I pray that your journey is safe and that the roads are fast. I give to you these gifts in hope that they will aid you in your journey.' Galadriel said.
So Galadriel gave unto Shippo and Kagome two capes. To Shippo she gave a short sword that was inlaid with gold and encrusted with red jems on the handle. And to Kagome she gave a bow made from the wood of the golden trees in Lorien. Along with packs filled with lambas bread and water skins for their journey. And so Kagome and Shippo gave their good byes and mounted Swift Foot and departed for Rivendell.
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So Kagome and Shippo rode off towards Rivendell at a pace only one of the Meares could muster. They did not stop at nightfall or at the break of the next day for they were weary of the dangers they could come upon on their path to Rivendell. Only once did they stop mid-day on the secondto last day of their journey (for they were traveling at great speeds to get to their destination.) to stop to rest. For Swift Foot's sides were heaving and sweat lathered on his flanks and neck. They stopped near a stream to rest, eat, and drink their fill of water from the stream.
"Kagome do you think that we will make it to Rivendell in time for that council? And with out running across any of those orc things?" Shippo asked while looking around the stream for any nearby dangers.Then looking towards his mother when she didn't answer him.I hope that we don't run into any orcs or ring wraiths before we reach Rivendell. I am not looking forward to seeing a battle any time so soon after leaving the feudal era! Oh Kami please let us reach Rivendell unharmed so that Shippo will not have to see anymore bloodshed before he has too.Kgome was brought out of her musings by Shipos hand going back and forth in front of her face.
Huh? Shippo, oh yes I think that we are making good time thanks to Swift Foot here. And I pray that we will have the luck to not see an orc any time in the near future. But ease your mind my son we actually should make it to Rivendell before sunset tomorrow. There I will teach you how to master your sword and teach you more Kitsune magic." Kagome then walked over to the Meares petting his neck.
"Swift Foot my friend are you ready to depart?" The horse bobbed his elegantly shaped head up and down."Yes my lady I am well rested thank you for the breather, I can bear you and your son once more with out a falter in my stride." Swift Foot repliedback to Kagome's mind ( Swift Foot is one of the Meares and in my story he can telepathically speak to elves if he chooses too!)
"Well then Shippo let us leave so that we may see Rivendell beforetomorrows sunset. I would like to see the beauty I have heard of in this city." Kagome then mounted and helped Shippo mount up in front of her.
"Sure thing momma, do you think I can rest my head back on you and sleep a bit before we reach there? I am a bit tired." Shippo yawned and laid back so that his head was resting on her chest.
"Yes my son you can rest I am sure that once we reach Rivendell you will be more able to sleep away your aches but I will have to do for now. Lay back and sleep my son for when you awake next we will be closer toRivendell." Kagome re-adjusted her grip on the reins. so that her arms were on either side of her son to keep him from falling while he slept.
So Kagome and Shippo rode off again in hopes that they would reach their destination with out harm and in time before the next sunset.
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The sun was resting above the hills of Rivendell when a horse and two riders appeared before the gates of Rivendell. A young boy who looked to be not an elf or human but some sort of fox. And a young elleth who appeared no more then a few hundred years of age. They rode on a magnificent silver gray stallion that looked like one of the great Meares. The stallion appeared to have been rode hard for signs of a fast ride were present, lathered flanks, neck ,and heaving sides. The riders looked no worse for wear both weary from travel and no real rest. The young elleth was slumped forward onto the young boy in front of her. Blood was seen from on the elleth's arm and an arrow shaft was present sticking out of her shoulder. The guards immediately came forward and caught the elleth before she fell off the horse.
"Quickly go and send for Lord Elrond , tell him that a young elleth has arrived injured and unconscious . I will take her to the healing hall, send some one for the child and horse." theblonde hairedguard then motioned another guard over to carry the child . While two others tried to calm the horse down. He made his way quickly to the Healing Halls.
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"My Lord Elrond , please forgive my intrusion but Glorfindel sent me to tell you that two riders have come . A young elleth and a boy both unconscious, the young elleth is injured and needs your assistance." Eglath ( the second guard from the gate) reported quickly before waiting for his instructions.
"Thank you Eglath I will be there in a moment tell Glorfindel to ready myhealing herbs."
Lord Elrond then got up from his desk and walked out of his study towards the Healing halls. A young elleth and boy riding unescorted in these times, what could have provoked such a ride? I must hurry to see what I can do to heal this young stranger.
So Elrond made his way to the healing halls to heal the two unconscious travelers. Little did he know that when he gets there he will have the surprise of his life. For he will remember of a tale that he long forgot of , and put aside as mere myth, was about to become a reality. When he entered the room of the healing hall he first glanced at the young boy, but he appeared to not be human nor elf kind. He checked over the child to find no injuries so he moved on to the young elleth. When he saw her he stopped mid stride and held his breath. This was no ordinary elf for she had raven black hairthat it almost appeared to bebluewith silver streaks running through it. She had the Fea of the Valar but looked no older then 500 years of age. He slowly made his way to her bed and started to check her injury.How is this possible , there have been none of the Valar residing in all of Middle Earth that I did not know about! Who is this beautiful elleth? And why did she come here. Elrond continued to check her for any other injuries before cleaning and dresing her wound He looked up and met the eyes of his old friend who came in after him.
"She wears the clothing of the woods of Lorien but I have never seen her before in all of my life. Did you see which direction she rode from Glorfindel? Was it from Lorien?" Elrond studied the elleth as he questioned Glorfindel.
"Yes Elrond the horse or should I say the Meares she rode came from the direction of Lorien, from the looks of the horse it was ridden hard for at least two days none stop." Glorfindel answered while looking at the two travelers.
"She has been shot by an orc arrowbut there is no poison, she should awake by the morning. Hopefully then she will be able to answer our questions as to where and why she rode to Rivendell in such haste and with a child that is of neither the race of elves or men!" Elrond then went over to his friend . They both walked out of the room together pondering over their guests and whaat brought them there.
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Mean while Kagome was dreaming of her first encounter of orcs that landed her unconscious and in Rivendell being tended by the Lord Elrond.
"Shippo get down and take the reins I need to have both hands to shot at those ugly creatures" Kagome handed the reins over to her son.Then grabbed her bow and started to shoot with practiced ease. Atthe vile orcs that were chasing them.
"Okay momma, but how did they manage to catch us off guard?" Shippo said while grabbing the reins and leaning as far forward as he could. Trying to avoiding being hit by the incoming arrows.
"I don't know but there are too many for us to face alone. Noro lim , Swift Foot , Noro Lim!" (Faster , Swift Foot, Faster!)There's to many of them and I can't fight all of them my self ! I have to hold off as long as I can until we reach Rivendell. Kagome continued to shot at the orcs trying to keep her son safe while hoping that they would soon tire of chasing themHer thoughts were interupted by a sharp pain registering in her mind from her arm.
"AHHH.."
Ah! What was that, oh no an arrow in my arm I have to break it in half.Well here goes Kagome then grabs the shaft of the arrow and quickly breaks it in half. owwww! that hurt I can't shot my arrows with only one arm. Now what am I to do. Think girl think...Wait a minute I can create a barrier with my miko powers. Duh Kagome your so stupid you're herefor almost a weekand you already forget your training from Kaede!
Hold on Shippo we are going to need to speed up and keep down , I need you to try and help me strengthen my barrier so that they cannot get to us while we are riding . Hopefully they will tire of following us and we will reach Rivendell before then." Kagome looked down at her son trying to hide the pain in her eyes.
"Momma you're hurt you can't use all of your strength to use your barrier you won't be able to heal yourself if you do!" Shippo cried seeing the pain his mother tried to hide in her eyes.
"I know Shippo but right now we don't have a choice, just concentrate and hold my hand, I will take care of the rest." Kagome grabbed Shippo's hand and started to concentrate.A blue light was formed from their joined hands. That soon spread outwards to form a barrier that protected them from the arrows.
They rode for many hours concentrating on keeping the barrier strong not realising when they had lost the orcs chasing them. Or that they could drop the barrier. They were too tired to pay attention to the time that had past.
We've been riding for hours I am so weak I don't think that I can make it all the way to Rivendell and hold this barrier up much longer. Poor Shippo already past out from exhaustion , I can't give up ...I.. Have.. to stay... a.. wake...
( Kagome slipped into darkness , slumped forward on top of Shippo un aware of entering the borders of Rivendell or that her barrier has disappeared.)