Leaving

IWishChan:Yep...no one messes with us or the people we care about.

(JAMIE'S POV)

I stood next to Jackie with my hands on my hips in front of our father in his study.

"I do not want you two to go." Elrond said.

"You can't stop us." I said. "You'd have to do a whole shit load of magic to keep us from going."

"I am your father." Elrond said.

"And you're forgetting that we've spent most of our lives in a place where women are equal with men and they really don't listen to them all that much." Jackie said.

"We are not men Alatariel." Elrond said. "We are elves."

"Same thing." I said. "Males think their stronger then females but in case you haven't noticed, we're the ones that suffer for like…more then fifteen hours of labor to give birth to your kids."

"Where did that come from?" Jackie asked.

"No clue." I said.

"I know what's best for my children. I would expect this from your brothers…but not you two." Elrond said. My jaw dropped.

"You know what's best for us?" I asked.

"Uh oh…way to go dad." Jackie said.

"You don't even know me! You've only known me for a little under half a century." I said. "You can't stop me. I'm going whether you want me to or not." I turned and stormed out of the room.

"Nienna!" Someone called me but I didn't listen. I headed straight out to the garden and sat on a bench. I heard footsteps so I knew it wasn't an elf, which means it could only be one person.

"Aragorn…do not even try." I said.

"What is it that bothers you so?" Aragorn asked.

"Father thinks he can control me and Alatariel." I said.

"You cannot blame him." Aragorn said. "He is your father. He has the right to be worried."

"Are you taking his side?" I asked.

"No." Aragorn said, crouching in front of me. "I am…and always will be on your side."

"So you agree with me and my sister coming along?" I asked.

"No…but I am not going to argue." Aragorn said. "I'd rather you stay here and be safe. But I have no control over you. I have learned that long ago." I smiled.

"You are right. Arguing with me will get you in big trouble." I said, putting my hand on Aragorn's shoulder. "Just like, if Legolas argued with Alatariel." Aragorn smirked. "Although…he would be in more trouble because they are married."

"Nienna." Aragorn said, standing up. He took my hands and pulled me up as well. "Do you remember when I gave you that ring?"

"How can I forget?" I asked, smiling. "It was my birthday."

"I told you then that you will always have me with you." Aragorn said.

"Are you going to say what I think you're going to say?" I asked.

"Depends on what you think I am going to say." Aragorn said.

"I think you're going to say that you…umm…" I said.

"Love you?" Aragorn helped out. I nodded. "That is what I was going to say. That's why I fear so much that you are coming along."

"Like I said, you need a female around to make sure all you males stay in line and know your place." I said. "And Jackie will be there to make sure I don't annoy you all and drive you insane." Aragorn smiled. I didn't know what to do now. Jackie's right…I got commitment problems.

There really wasn't time for me to respond because a second later, about a dozen coloured balls flew out of no where and hit us and exploded, leaving Aragorn and I covered in colourful paint.

"ELLADAN! ELROHIR! I'M GOING TO KILL YOU TWO!" I shouted.

"How do you know it's us?" Elrohir's voice called.

"Well now she does." Elladan's voice responded.

"You two better run because if I catch you, you are in for a world of hurt." I said. I heard them run off and went to follow but Aragorn grabbed my arm. "You should be mad too."

"It was just a joke." Aragorn said. "We will get them back before we leave." With that, Aragorn pulled me closer to him and kissed me. I forgot about being pissed off at my brothers and focused on Aragorn. I wrapped my arms around his neck. I could get revenge on my stupid brothers later.

The next day, I stood with the rest of the fellowship and waited, with a smile. Aragorn was smiling too.

"What are you two so happy about?" Legolas asked.

"Just wait dear brother." I said. A minute later there were yells and I couldn't stand it anymore so I fell to my knees laughing. Everyone but Aragorn stared at me, wondering if I have gone insane probably. Next thing I knew, Elladan and Elrohir came marching out over to us. Both were scratching themselves like crazy and everywhere they scratched, a colourful mark was left.

"NIENNA!" Elrohir screamed. I gathered myself together and stood up.

"I warned you." I said. "Although I said a world of hurt…I never said what kind of hurt. You are now just as colourful as you made myself and Aragorn, and it just keeps getting worse." Everyone in the fellowship burst into laughter.

"You are very lucky, sister, to be going on the journey." Elladan said. "But be aware that we will get you back when you get back."

"You two do not hold grudges that long." I said. Everyone else finally calmed down just as father walked over.

"Aragorn…Legolas." Elrond said. I looked at the guys, seeing them turn their attention to Elrond. "Take care of my daughters."

"We will." Aragorn said.

"Have no worries." Legolas said. I looked at Jackie before both of us hugged our father.

"We'll be back…don't worry." I said. We let go of him and Jackie stood with her husband while I stood with Aragorn.

"The Ring-Bearer is setting out on the Quest of Mount Doom." Elrond said. Everything was playing out just like the movie…it was kind of freakish. "On you who travel with him no oath or bond is laid, to go further then you will" At this, he gave me and Jackie pointed looks but we gave him our determined looks. Elrond sighed and continued. "Farewell. Hold to your purpose. May the blessings of Elves and Men and all free folk go with you."

Elrond spread his arms and I looked around to see Aragorn and Legolas bow their heads, hands over their hearts.

"The fellowship awaits the Ring-Bearer." Gandalf said. Everyone turned around. Frodo started walking forward.

"Mordor, Gandalf," I heard Frodo whisper. "Is it left or right?"

"Left." Gandalf answered. I sighed and found myself praying to every god I ever heard of that this whole thing played out the same as the books and the movie.

Jackie.-- I mind spoke to Jacklyn.

Yeah?—Jackie replied.

Is it just me, or are you hoping that the books and movies are right?—I asked.

Yeah…I kinda am. Little on the nervous side.—Jackie replied.

Thank god it's not just me.—I thought. I looked around and noticed Merry and Pippin looking at me.

"What is it young ones?" I asked.

"Are we going to be safe?" Pippin asked.

"There is no safer crowd." I replied. This seemed to be enough for them because they smiled. I smiled back, obviously making them feel even better.

After a while we stopped. Sam started cooking a meal and Boromir was sparring with Merry and Pippin. Legolas and Jackie were on look-out. I sat next to Aragorn, watching Boromir and the hobbits, resting my head on his shoulder.

"Two, one, five. Good. Very good." Boromir said.

"Move your feet!" Aragorn said. I laughed for no reason and Aragorn smiled at me.

"You look good, Pippin." Merry said. I laughed again.

"Thanks." Pippin said.

"Faster." Boromir said. He was fighting with Pippin really, more then Merry. "Come on. Good."

I gasped when Boromir accidentally nicked Pippin's hand.

"Aaaah!" Pippin said.

"Sorry." Boromir said. Pippin kicked him in the shin. "Ahh!"

"Get him!" Merry said. Me and Aragorn laughed along with the hobbits as they attacked Boromir who went down in mock battle and laughed as well.

"For the shire!" Pippin said. "Hold him! Hold him down! Merry!" I lifted my head from Aragorn's shoulder and he walked over to the bunch.

"Gentlemen, that's enough." Aragorn said, laying a hand on each hobbit's shoulder. They grabbed his legs and pulled him down on his back. I laughed so much that I fell off the rock I was sitting on.

"You've got my arm…you've got my arm!" Merry said.

The happiness seemed gone instantly when I heard Legolas say something about Crebain from Dunland.

"Hide!" Aragorn shouted.

"Hurry!" Boromir said. I got up and rushed around, helping everyone get hidden.

"Frodo! Hurry! Take cover!" Aragorn said. I grabbed Frodo and pulled him into hiding.

"Shh." I hissed. I felt Frodo tense against me. "It's going to be ok." He relaxed slightly. I kept my arm around Frodo's waist and the other hand on his head. After a while I let go of him and everyone came out of hiding.

"Thank you…Nienna." Frodo said.

"No problem." I said.

"Spies of Saruman!" Gandalf said. I looked over at the old wizard. "The passage south is being watched."

"We must take the Pass of Caradhras." I said, before Gandalf could.

Climbing the snowy slopes of Caradhras was annoying. I don't know why but all of a sudden I started singing.

"A hiking we will go, a hiking we will go. High ho the dairy-o, a hiking we will go." I sang, and then stopped, noticing the looks I was getting. "Sorry…old habit." Jackie smiled at me and I winked at her. We continued climbing and I fell back to walk next to Aragorn.

"Ungh!" Frodo said, losing his footing and rolling down the hill towards Aragorn and I.

"Frodo." I said, helping him up. Frodo instantly put his hand to his chest and gave me a slightly scared look.

"Boromir." Aragorn said, quietly. I turned and looked to see Boromir holding the chain. I kept my hands on Frodo's shoulders.

"It is a strange fate we should suffer so much fear and doubt…" Boromir said softly. "Over so small a thing. Such a little thing."

"Boromir." Aragorn said again. Boromir looked at him. "Give the Ring to Frodo."

"As you wish…" Boromir said, holding out the ring. Frodo instantly grabbed it. "I care not." He tousled Frodo's hair. I watched Boromir continue to climb the mountain and sighed before looking at Frodo.

"Do not worry master hobbit." I said. "All will be well." That was really the best I could do as I watched Aragorn let go of his sword. I hung back a bit and waited until Aragorn and I were far enough away from the others to talk privately. "Did you really mean to use your sword on Boromir?"

"Did you see the look in his eyes, Nienna?" Aragorn asked.

"Yes…" I said, finally. "The Ring has affected Boromir's way of thinking back at the council. It will be the death of him."

"How is it that you know so much…but yet do not try to change it?" Aragorn asked.

"Because…there are some things too big that, were I to do something to change them, it could affect everything." I said. "Me and Alatariel are comfortable and can aid more if we keep with what we know." I looked at Aragorn before putting my arm through his and resting my other hand on his upper arm. "If I knew, that changing some aspect of the quest, would have minimal affect on the outcome, then I would do it. Do you understand?"

"Yes." Aragorn said. I sighed and rested my head on his shoulder again for a short moment. It was hard to walk like that so I lifted my head again.

"I am sorry if it hurts you my lord," I said. "But there is nothing I, nor Alatariel, can do without fear of altering the future in ways unimaginable. It pains us too. Believe me." Aragorn nodded before taking my hand in his. I was surprised to find that his hand was a lot warmer then mine. We caught up to the others and Jackie was giving me a look which I caught and shrugged in response.

Jamie: (looks at Jackie and pokes her in the arm)

Jackie: Ow…what was that for?

Jamie: Tag.

Jackie: Huh?

Jamie: Your turn to do the next chapter.