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Author's Note: I will mostly be using the movies as my setting. Thanks for reading and Enjoy!

Gandalf entered the dark study. Have they brought her back? he asked.

Lord Elrond nodded, Yes. She was found and brought back.

Ah, I see. said Gandalf, not daring to ask too much. I believe Lady Aurel should join us at the council tomorrow morning. He sat down.

Elrond looked at him. I can consent to many things Mithrandir, but not to what you ask. No.

stated Gandalf. She will be needed. He breathed deeply, Elrond, do not let your judgment cloud you. I would not ask that she be there if it was not important. It could not have happened any other way.

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Early that morning Aurel awoke to find Arwen sleeping at her side. There was a knock on the door. Arwen yawned and looked at Aurel.

You are awake. stated Arwen.

Aurel noticed the bandages on her hand, and the bruises and cuts on her body. She had been given a bath, she smelled of wild flowers. Then she noticed her mirror had been replaced and that her circlet had been placed at a table next to it. It was then she became aware that she was not in her room, she was in Arwen's. You gave us a worry. said Arwen trying to distract her. The knocking became more persuasive. Arwen sighed and got up towards the door and opened it.

Aurel needs to get dressed. She must come with me. I will wait for her outside. said Aragorn.

said Arwen closing the door.

You can wait for me in here thought Aurel.It is not as if you have not seen a naked elf before She smirked.

I see your humour has returned to you. said Arwen reading her thoughts. Come now. Get dressed.

Aurel looked surprised, no scolding, no anger, as if last night had just been a dream. Why surprised Aurel? asked Arwen. Because I have not lectured you? I believe you have heard enough. There are many paths before you now little one. I hope you will chose the right one. said Arwen pulling out a simple gown out for her. Light lilac color, no embroidery. It was a noble dress worn at important meetings. Arwen had no time to do her hair as Aragorn began to knock on the door insensately once more. She let her hair alone. It was long and wavy, dark, but beautiful, like Arwen's.

Try not to be too angry at him Aurel. He cares for you deeply. said Arwen pushing Aurel out the door and into Aragorn.

She had encountered a weary smiling Aragorn. He extended his arm to escort her, but she paid no mind and began to walk without him.

Aragorn let out a small scoff, Are you angry with me? asked Aragorn now walking beside her.

Of course I am Estel, you drugged me!

I had to get you back to Ada safe, if I would have let you ride alone, you could have gone anywhere you pleased.

Aurel smiled. You act like you are my older brother Estel! When I was the one who raised you!

It is not something to smile about. You almost had yourself, not to mention the prince of Mirkwood, killed.

But we are alive

They had arrived before the council before anything more could be spoken. Everyone gave her looks as she sat between her father and Aragorn.

A female?! Here?! What kind of foolery is this? asked Boromir.

This is no foolery, Boromir,steward of Gondor, she is to attend this council.

The dwarf sitting next to Legolas snorted. She looked right at him and gripped onto her chair to keep from teaching him a lesson. Aurel's attention diverted to Legolas, whose eyes were also upon hers. He examined her. There were bandages on her hand and some bruises and cuts here and there. She looked like she belonged out in the gardens, tending to flowers, not there at council. Her hair dropped over most of her shoulders, it made her skin glow...Aurel noticed that Legolas was staring at her, scanning her body. She blushed and then looked at the hobbits. Frodo looked like he was suffering. She wanted to go to him, but she knew it best not to. Her father began to speak.

Strangers from distant lands, friends of old. You have been summoned here to answer the threat of Mordor. Middle-Earth stands upon the brink of destruction. You will unite - Or you will fall. Each race is bound to this fate, this One Doom!"

Aurel gripped onto her chair, she felt an evil beyond words present and it hurt to be so close to it. All the Elves could feel it and cringed.

Elrond then said, "Bring forth the Ring.. Frodo."

Aurel watched Frodo. She knew he was troubled, but she never dared to think that it was he who brought this, even when she had calmed him the night before.

Such a small little thing, but Frodo hopped of his chair and as if in pain placed the ring down, it looked like did not want to place it down, it looked as if the one ring was calling to him.

"So it is true, In a dream, I saw the Eastern sky grow dark, but in the west a pale light lingered. A voice was crying, 'Your doom is near at hand... Isildur's bane is found.'" said Boromir, he looked enticed and hypnotized.

Gandalf grew weary as all noticed how the ring called to Boromir. Finally, Gandalf stood uttering the dark speech of Mordor, and the sky grew dark...he continued his speech. Aurel felt as if she could not breathe, she noticed Elrond flinch at the words. "Never before has anyone uttered the words of that tongue here in Imladris."

"I do not ask your pardon, Master Elrond, for the black speech of Mordor may yet be heard in every corner of the west. The ring is all together evil," said Gandalf as he sat back down and the sky cleared blue

"It is a gift!" Cried Boromir. "A gift to the foes of Mordor!"

Aurel bowed her head down and shook it. He was a fool. The ring would take him first. For he was weak of spirit if he did not understand that the ring was controlled by no other but Sauron.

"Long has my father, the Steward of Gondor, kept the forces of Mordor at bay! By the blood of our people are your lands kept safe! Give Gondor the weapon of the enemy! Let us use it against him!"

Aragorn spoke solemnly, "You cannot wield it! None of us can, The One Ring answers to Sauron alone. It has no other master!"

Boromir looked at Aragorn in question, "You are but a mere Ranger! What would you know of these matters!"

"He is no mere Ranger! He is Aragorn, Son of Arathorn! You owe him your allegiance!" said Legolas standing as if insulted.

Boromir no longer held a look of confusion but one of contempt. "Aragorn..? This.. Is Isildur's heir?" he scoffed disbelievingly.

"An heir to the Throne of Gondor." said Legolas, as if Boromir did not know.

Aurel looked at Legolas in disbelief. He stood in defense of Aragorn.

"Havo dad, Legolas," Aragorn muttered, as if thanking and commanding him all at once. Before sitting back down Legolas looked at Aurel. He did not understand why she was staring at him so, but their looks were interrupted once more by Boromir.

"Gondor has no King," he said glaring at Aragorn, "Gondor needs no King.."

"Aragorn is right," Gandalf declared, "We cannot use it."

"You have only one choice. The Ring must be destroyed." said Elrond Calming, staring at all who were present.

"Then what are we waiting for?!" shouted Gimli, taking his axe and shattering it on the ring. Aurel was surprised by the power of the ring, but she was not taken by it, she felt its evil first. Gimli fell back.

"The Ring cannot be destroyed, Gimli, Son of Gloin," Elrond mentioned, "By any craft that we here posses. The Ring was made in the fires of Mount Doom.. Only there can it be unmade.. It must be taken deep into Mordor, and cast back into the fiery chasm from whence it came!" Elrond proclaimed, and then his eyes diverted and avoided contact before looking at the ring again,"One of you must do this.."

"One does not simply walk into Mordor," said Boromir, "It's black gates are guarded by more than just Orcs.. There is evil there that does not sleep, and the Great Eye is ever watchful.. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire, and ash, and dust, and the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume.. Not with ten thousand men could you do this.. It is folly!" He said shaking his head as if refusing to believe that something had to be done with the ring. Legolas was so frustrated he stood once more, along with his elven guards.

"Have you heard nothing Lord Elrond has said?!" cried Legolas, "The Ring must be destroyed!"

"And I suppose YOU think YOU'RE the one to do it!" cried Gimli towards Legolas. Legolas's elven guards stepped forward as if prepared to attack the dwarf, Gimli stood his ground and Legolas stretched his arms out to stop the guards from starting a brawl.. Then Boromir stood.

"And if we fail! What then?! What happens when Sauron takes back what is his?!" asked Boromir.

"I WILL BE DEAD BEFORE I SEE THE RING IN THE HANDS OF AN ELF!" Gimli challenged, "NEVER TRUST AN ELF!"

Aurel stood at what Gimli said but could not and did not say anything. Instead she stared at the ring, knowing well that it was the cause of all this dismay. Aragorn put his hand on his face as if discouraged by all the bickering, but then a voice cried out... "I will take it!"

Aragorn, and Aurel looked in despair for they heard the valiant cry come from none other than Frodo, the others though, were still bickering, and then as if to get their attention, Frodo yelled once more,"I WILL TAKE IT! ....Though, I do not know the way."

Everyone stopped arguing and stared at the small hobbit.

Gandalf sighed in sadness, "I will help you bear this burden, Frodo Baggins," Gandalf looked at him with pity, "As long as it is yours to bear."

Aragorn stood first and went to Frodo, "If by my life or death, I can protect you," he began bravely, "I will. You have my sword."

Aurel stood next to Aragorn and then knelt down to face Frodo and she bowed her head in recognition of her plea to help.

Legolas was dumbfounded by Aurel's move, but he too realized what needed to be done and he said to Frodo. "And you have my bow." He stood next to Gandalf.

"And my axe!" said Gimli, running with his axe and standing next to Legolas.

"You carry the fate of us all, little one," Boromir said, "If it is, indeed, the will of the Council.. Then Gondor will see it done."

Then suddenly the small bushes behind Frodo's chair moved. "Hah! Mr. Frodo's not goin' anywhere without me!" cried Sam.

"No, indeed," said Lord Elrond amused, "It is hardly possible to separate you, even when he is summoned to a secret Council, and you are not."

Two other little hobbits came running up. "Oi! We're coming, too!" they cried in unison, "You'll have to send us home tied up in a sack to stop us!"

Besides," Pippin said with a quizzical look on his face. "You need people of intelligence on this mission.. Quest.. Thing."

"Well, that rules you out, Pip," Merry said jokingly.

"Ten companions" Elrond said hopefully with sadness, "You shall be the Fellowship of the Ring."

"Right.." Pippin said

There they all stood, ten, forming a bond that none could see, and none could break.

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Ada. Do not let her go. said Elrohir, he walked furiously behind his father, desperate for him to change his mind.

Elrond put his hand up to signify silence.

said Elrohir frustrated. Please. She will not survive. You have been told of her behaviour, of what she almost did, this journey will only be another way for her to finish what she could not.

I will not tell you to quiet once more. said Elrond, he looked at his son's eyes, I cannot change her mind, nor can I change the knowledge that I have acquired, as much as I wish it to not be true, she must accompany them for she is needed much. More than you or I could possibly understand. said Elrond. Elrohir looked as if he wanted to strangle his father, but all he did was storm out of the room, slamming the door behind him.

Elrond thought back to what Mithandrir had told him.

.......it could not have happened any other way.

Elrond shook his head in disagreement, My daughter will not be involved in this. I will not change my mind, clouded by judgement or not. Can you not see her condition?! She is not strong enough to attend that council.

I tell you that she is. said Gandalf sitting down.



Yes. She will be there Elrond.



You have never questioned me before Elrond, why do you doubt me now?

I do not doubt you. Is there none other that could take her place?

And you would place that burden upon someone else? When I tell you that it is she that must attend? mocked Gandalf.

Elrond eyed Gandalf.

There are some attending this council that will not succeed in their paths without her. She must attend, I know you will do the right thing Elrond. said Gandalf standing up from the chair he was seated on, he put his hand on Elrond's shoulder. You must let her go now, her fate awaits her.

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No, I do not understand. Why is she accompanying us? asked Legolas.

She is a skilled warrior. said Aragorn calmly while getting his things ready..

She is fading! said Legolas, Surely that means something.

Aragorn was hurt by his words. Legolas, I beg you to chose your words more carefully, for she is like a sister to me. He sighed, Her fading has nothing to with her place in the fellowship.

It will take little for her to slip away entirely. That will bring much sorrow to this already burdened journey. said Legolas.

If Elrond did not stop it, then is must be important. He is letting his youngest into perilous dangers, he would not do it if was not important. Aragorn said that more for himself, than for Legolas. Why does it matter so much to you?

Legolas stopped pacing when he asked that. I care for the better of the fellowship.

Then you should accept her coming along. Nothing happens without reason, she is meant to come with us, you cannot stop one's destiny.

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Aurel's chamber doors opened quietly, and a maiden walked in, with long blonde hair that curled toward the bottom, she had brown eyes, and she was the same build and height as Aurel. Her features were more delicate, and when she walked, you could note her nobility. She quietly giggled to herself as she caught Aurel in a trance looking out her balcony, she rushed to sneak up on Aurel but as she was about to attempt to frighten her, Aurel turned around smiling.

It will be a grand day when I can get past you without being noticed! exclaimed Elumal.

Aurel nodded and pinched Elumal's arm. Elumal had been one of Aurel's greatest friends here in Imladris, though that had not become friends until they were both older and well aware of the world around them. Aurel appreciated Elumal's enthusiasm, and comfort, she wished she had known Elumal before the loss of her voice. With Arwen gone to Lorien in the Early years, it was difficult for her to find any playmates, and her brothers were not a sufficient replacement, they were much older and had already formed lives of their own. Elumal had filled the empty space that Aurel held inside her. Elumal tugged at Aurel's arm, but Aurel turned back around to continue looking out the balcony.

You wear a dress... observed Elumal, And you are not preparing for a patrol and you seem to be mesmerized by something outside your balcony! Could it be that something besides killing orc and beasts has caught your attention this day?

Elumal walked up next to Aurel and looked out. From her balcony much could be seen, many of the grandeaurs of Imladris lay before them. What could also be seen if observed the correct way, were the the training fields for the guards. They were practicing archery and swordmanship...

Oh, just the training fields, I suppose someone like you would be interested in something as boring as that, come now, turn your attention to something more intriguing. I have heard that a council took place here not too long ago.

Though Aurel had not been just looking at the training fields, Legolas had been there. She smirked as she walked back inside her room with Elumal's arm looped around hers...A council that called for all creatures of middle earth to attend...even dwarves! I have also heard that there is a group of them sent out for some sort of deed..I sense ill news, and ill tidings, it will be dangerous and that is all I have heard, my sources are not very good ones....I am surprised you had not sneaked off to go in search of this council. I tried looking for you, but you were not to be found. Aurel gave a sneaky smile. Were you out patrolling? asked Elumal. Aurel shook her head no. At the training fields? Again Aurel shook her head no. Where were you, your sister said you had been out on a patrol, why would she l--... Elumal's eyes lit up with excitement. So you were there!! Why did you not alert me of this news?

Aurel put her fingers to her lips indicating for Elumal to lower her voice. Yes, I know the walls do have ears. said Elumal nearing to a whisper. Are you part of this group that is to be sent out?
Aurel nodded. Elumal frowned, But Aurel, mellon nin, it will surely be a perioulous journey, do you not worry for you safety? For I do. Aurel sighed, Elumal was rambling as it was her nature do so, especially around her. Is there no other who could go in your place?

Aurel crossed her arms and gave her a stern look.

Really, I sense that this deed that they have asked of this group....it is no easy task! Please reconsider!

Aurel shook her head no and stood up from her bed, Elumal followed her closely with her eyes, she admired Aurel sometimes, she looked at her form, the way the light bounced off of her in the daylight and cast a shadow upon the marble floors, she could tell that Aurel was thinking, for she still had her arms crossed, and her fingers moved in a sweeping manner upon her arms. The dress she wore showed the bottom half of her arms only, and they were bandaged along with her hands...why had Elumal not noticed this before? Elumal now stood, providing comfort for the other elf, she put her arm around her, and leaned her head on her shoulder. I do not mean to upset you. Aurel now wrapped an arm around her as well. What happened to your hands, and arms...? Was it from patrolling? asked Elumal, Aurel replied with a nod. Shall I take a look and see if there is anything that I could do?

Aurel only backed away and shook her head no, as she took went back to her balcony, and continued to watch the guards, and the prince practice.

Aurel was going to be leaving on one of the greatest adventures of her life, she was sure of it. She packed light. She put on gray breeches, a blue tunic, with a silver vest, and then her dark riding coat. She did most certainly look like her brother's dressed like that. She tied her hair into three braids and wove them together to create one long braid. She was prepared. What she was not prepared for was the departure and saying goodbye. She walked towards the gates of Rivendell. The nine others were already there.

She walked past Legolas thinking Do I look like I should be outside tending to flowers in the garden now?

Legolas stiffened as she passed by, and then his hearing became strained as he heard a female's voice say Do I look like I should be outside tending to flowers in the garden now?

It cannot have been Aurel, for that means she could read my thoughts He looked at Aurel. She smiled at him. Her eyes were shining brightly still.

Her father, brothers, and sister approached. Arwen looking the most woeful of them all, for not only was her younger sister leaving, but her lover, and both could perish on this journey.

said Lord Elrond looking at Aurel, it seemed like words were going to follow, but they did not. He kissed her on the forehead.

oh Ada.

Lord Elrond stood to the side as Arwen embraced Aurel. Take care little one, keep everyone safe, and bring yourself back. Arwen then turned to face Aragorn and her eyes welled up with tears.

Elrohir and Elladan stood next to one another. You are brave for doing this Aurel. said Elrohir with resentment in his voice. Aurel knew he did not want her to go. She put his hand up to caress his face and he felt at peace, love filled his heart and this light shone over them. Gandalf observed, it was the same light that covered her when she was with Frodo. It was a light only seen by the keenest of eyes, not even Aragorn could see it. Aurel then took her hand and touched Elladan's, but when she saw what he carried in his hands, she became cold, the light disappeared. It was her ring.

I do not wish it. thought Aurel.

You are still a lady of Imladris , not only are you a member of this fellowship, or a skilled warrior. You must never forget who you are or that you are loved. said Elladan opening her hand and placing the ring in it.

The ring bearer is setting out on the quest of Mount Doom. On you who travel with him, no oath nor bond is laid then to go further than you will. said Elrond solemnly. Farewell. Hold to your purpose. May the blessings of Elves and Men and all Free Folk go with you. He looked at Aurel one last time before looking onward towards the gates they were to depart through. The words so closely resembled what her mother had told her that she only did what was expected of her and took the ring, placing it back on her hand. When she touched the ring she felt anger once more, and Legolas held his breath for a sharp stabbing pain had begun in his chest.

They stood there for a while, lingering more than they should have, as Gandalf leaned down and whispered to Frodo. The Fellowship awaits the Ring bearer.

Frodo looked immensely terrified at the thought of having to lead, but it was something he would have to get used to for a while. He held his breath as he walked ahead of the others, then stopped, realizing he did not know the way yet. Gandalf had made sure to follow and immediately knew why Frodo had stopped. Mordor, Gandalf, left or right? Frodo was now speaking with determination.

Gandalf whispered.

Elladan embraced his sister and the fellowship began to depart. As they walked Gandalf spoke just once more, We most hold to this course, west from the Misty Mountains for 40 days. If our luck holds, the Gap of Rohan will still be open to us. From there our road turns east to Mordor..

Mordor, Aurel's heart dropped at the thought.