A/N: Soo… I am so sorry for the late update. I hit a blockage and really couldn't find my way out of it, until I recently watched the Fellowship of the Ring again. It reminded me of what I had in mind and I quickly wrote it down. Now I'm back, writing again! I hope you all will read this and tell me what you think! Again I am sorry for the wait!

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It was dark, very dark.

No matter where I looked, all I could see what darkness. I blinked a couple times, trying to help my eyes adjust to the darkness, but it was no use.

Everything was black.

I started to get concerned. Why was everything black? Was I asleep?

I could not have been sleeping. I felt awake. Then again, I could have been dreaming, but I felt that this was too real to be a dream. I would not have felt the cold breeze that passed through me and continued to blow around me. It was all too real

But I still could not see.

That was when I noticed a dim light appear from above. It was a very thin strip of pearl white with a tint of blue. I tried to look around the small ray, but I could not see anything. The only thing I could see was where the light hit the floor and I noticed a hint of brown. Then the light started to grow. That's when I saw. There was a body lying there.

I felt my heart tense up for a quick second and then it was beating again only this time the pace had increased. That was when I felt my feet carrying me towards the body. I tried to protest, but my feet would not listen. As I walked, I could hear the sound of something being crushed under my feet as I walked. It sounded like leaves and sticks and it made me think that I was in the forest.

My feet continued to carry me until I found my self, crouching next to the body. As I looked over, I noticed that it was a young man. He had wild, curly hair, that was sprawled out behind him and what made me nervous most was that his eyes were wide opened in fear as if he were impaled by something.

My brows furrowed in confusion as I scanned the body to see if there were any wounds. That's when I noticed the feet and my eyes widened. This was a Halfling!

Looking up towards the face again, I noticed the hair color. It was hard to tell at first with the light, but now that my eyes had adjusted, I noticed how it reminded me of someone, but whom? It was just the hair that reminded me of someone, the face was not one that I recognized.

I looked around the body to try and see if any blood was spilled. The area around him was a dull white and black. Looking more closely, I noticed that the black was actually a shadow being casted by the light and that made me realize there were actually pieces underneath him. With my brows furrowed, I reached down and picked up a piece and then my heart froze again. It was a bone. The piece was small and from how it looked, it was from a finger.

As I realized this, the area started to get brighter and my eyes widened. There were bones everywhere. I let out a gasp as I threw the bone down and jumped up and away from the body. Looking around all I could see were bones of different types. I began to panic. What was going on? Where was I?

That's when I heard a high shrilling noise. I tensed and I recognized that cry to be of a Black rider.

My heart was beating hard and fast now. I looked around, trying to figure out where I was, what was going on, and why, but there was just a wall of black and the light domed around the body and me, showing a small portion of the area with the body in the center.

The shrilling cry came again and this time followed by footsteps. I turned my head towards the footsteps and that's when I heard whispering. It was the same language that was used by the riders in the forest when Alassëa and I hid from them.

I took a step back as the footsteps came closer. Blood was pounding in my brain and fear coursed through my body. I did not know where I was, nor did I know what was going on.

Suddenly the whispers stopped and as they did a wall of fire erupted from the spot I was staring. I let out another gasp as the flames spread, surrounding the black wall of darkness. There was no escape. I was now terrified as the flames started to close in. As they came closer, I kept taking a step back until I tripped over the body that lied behind me.

I grunted as I hit the ground. I could only watch in fear as it started to come closer. Suddenly I heard a loud crashing noise come. I jumped and tried to find the source of

"Ariel…"

I heard my name whisper. I turned my head looking around. Who was calling it.

"Ariel…" the voice came louder. I glanced the other way before looking at the fire again. My eyes widened as the fire was before me now. It had grown and loomed over me. I let out a cry of fear as I felt someone grab me right as the fire started to dive towards me.

"Ariel!"

Then something then hit me.

I gasped and attempted to sit up, but something held me down. I struggled with the person, ignoring the call of protest.

"Ariel, Lasto nin (listen to me)," a voice urged. I suddenly froze. I recognized that voice. Finally my eyes cooperated and I managed to open them and saw my sister looming over me. She had a disturbed look on her face as she saw me suddenly freeze.

"Muinthel…" I managed to speak as she moved back to give me some space.

Alassëa then brought a hand up and placed it on the side of my face, "It's alright. I am here."

I nodded, closing my eyes. Her voice brought me comfort. I could feel my heart starting to relax and my breathing slowed. It was just a dream. I was in no danger.

"Is she alright now?" I heard another voice speak up. I opened my eyes again and looked to see Arwen, standing in the doorway. In her hands was a small glass. When she noticed me look at her, she started to walk forwards to where I was.

"It appears so." Alassëa replied.

"Thank goodness… here, drink this water," Arwen offered the glass to me.

I looked at her and then the glass and just nodded my head. Alassëa moved back allowing me to sit up, but remained on the bed next to me. I took the glass from Arwen, thanking her before bringing it to my lips. It was just water, but as I swallowed it, I could feel my body cooling down and relaxing.

I let out a sigh as I finished the glass and then place it in my lap. The entire time, both Alassëa and Arwen were looking at me concerned. I felt bad for worrying them like that, but then a thought crossed my mind. How did they know? It was still very early in the morning. I expected that they would have still been asleep.

Alassëa must have sensed the confusion as she started to explain, "Arwen had come to tell me something when we suddenly heard screaming coming from your room."

I blinked as she explained, "I was screaming?"

I saw Alassëa glanced at Arwen before nodding her head, "Yes, you were screaming for help and not to be killed," she explained.

I narrowed my eyes, "Was I really?"

Alassëa nodded her head and closed her eyes, "Reitho! Reitho! Avo nago nin!"

I blinked as she repeated my words, "Did I really say that?"

Alassëa nodded her head, "Word for word, Ariel."

I shook my head. "That cannot be…"

Help! Help! Don't kill me! I could not have said that. I still remembered my dream very well and I know I did not speak even once.

"Are you alright, Ariel?" Alassëa asked.

I jumped from her voice and then looked up at her, "y-yes. I'm fine."

"Do not lie to me," she started in a stern voice, "I can see the fear and confusion in your eyes. What happened in your dream? Who was it that tried to kill you?"

I let out a sigh, shaking my and then looked up at her with a smile, "It's nothing to worry about. It was only a dream," I assured her, though she did not looked convinced. I then turned to look at Arwen, who still stood by the bed, looking concerned, "What was it that you were going to tell Muinthel this early in the morning?"

Arwen seemed to look confused for a second, but then I saw her face brighten, "Oh yes, adar sent me to find you. We have a special guest that has arrived and I am sure that you two would be happy to see him."

I furrowed my brows in confusion, but Arwen did not say more. Now she had me curious. I looked at my sister and she was thinking the same thing as she stood from her bed. Once she was standing, I slid out of bed as well and fixed my nightgown, "I am going to change, and then I would love to meet this person."

"Are you sure," Alassëa asked, with concerned, "It is still early in the morning. Would you not like to rest more?"

I shook my head, "I am fine. I don't think sleep will be coming to me for a while."

It was the truth. After that horrifying experience, I was bound to stay awake. I noticed Alassëa still looking at me concerned. I could not help but smile. Even before our parents were murdered, Alassëa was the one who would comfort me whenever I had nightmares. She would always have me lay down in bed with her and allow me to sleep with her.

I reached over and took her hand, "I will be fine. Trust me."

Alassëa just sighed and nodded her head, "Very well then. I must go and get dressed as well. If you finish first, wait for me and we will go together."

I nodded at that. Arwen was standing in the doorway; "I will wait out by the balcony for you two."

Alassëa and I both nodded at that and then they both left my room, closing the door behind them. I then let out a sigh, bringing a hand up to my forehead and resting it there.

That dream… It wasn't the first time I had it. It was our fifth night here and every night I had been having that dream and every dream consisted of the dark riders and the flames coming. However what was different this time was the body. There had never been a body there before.

I sat down on the bed for a bit as I felt my head beginning to hurt. Each morning was the same as the every other. I kept waking up in a cold sweat, panting. However this time, Alassëa waked me up because I was screaming. Never before had I screamed in my dream before. At least that it was I believed. Then again, I always slept by myself when the dreams came so I was never sure, but what I found strange was that I was not speaking at all in my dream. Then how was I screaming?

Deciding to drop the subject, I stood up again, pausing a minute to allow the dizziness to pass and then I headed to the cupboard to pick out a dress to wear. I decided on a long sleeved blue dress with a simple white design along the neck and sleeves. The design on the neck, traveled down along the center of the dress and scattered near the bottom, making it appear as if it were a waterfall hitting the base. It was one of my favorite dresses. I loved how it would hug the top of my frame and then flow out past my waist.

I quickly pulled out the dress and started to change. I then brushed my hair and then left it out. Once I was finished, I looked at myself in the mirror. It was not much. There was no need to over dress my self, even if we did have a guest over.

I then headed out of my room where I found Alassëa coming out of hers as well. She seemed to have the same idea as me, except her dress was a long green colored and she braided her hair and draped it over her shoulder. We both looked at one another and smiled, "You look nice," Alassëa was the first to compliment and I bowed a thanks before complimenting her.

We then headed down the hall to the double doors that lead to the balcony. I couldn't help but smile, noting the beauty. The sun was just starting to rise. I could see the golden rays shine down on the city, giving it a tint of gold.

"Quel amrun (good morning)," I muttered as I looked towards the sun. I then turned to where Arwen was walking over. She smiled as noted what we were wearing.

"The dresses look nice," she complimented.

We both bowed our heads, "Thank you," Alassëa and I said at the same time.

Arwen just smiled at that and then turned around, "Come, the guest are waiting."

I tilted my head at that. Just who was this guest? From what Arwen said it was a male and both of us would be excited to see him. It made me wonder more.

We were soon at the bottom. Arwen led us through the garden towards a small bridge. Underneath the bridge and small stream flowed. Following it up, it came from on of the waterfalls. In the distance I could see the rainbows forming because of the mist.

It was such a beautiful sight. Everything about this city was beautiful. The flowers were tall and filled of vibrant colors. The way the sunlight shined down on the city with the mist of the waterfall around it, made the city glow a golden color.

Just the sight would make one feel calm and forget the worries of the outside world.

We continued on down the path to an opening surrounded by a garden with an atrium overtop. In the garden there were chairs set around a small table, which had tea a long with some bread and other snacks set. I noticed, Lord Elrond sitting there across from a row of empty chairs. I could not see who was in the chairs as they were facing away. In fact, I was not even sure if someone was there. However, Lord Elrond was talking with someone, so that meant someone was there.

As I started to walk forwards, I heard someone speaking. They had a high, timid, but energetic voice. It sounded familiar, but I could not remember.

As we entered the atrium, I noticed Lord Elrond look up at us and he smiled as he indicated for the person, sitting in the chair to turn as well. I heard shifting and then someone jumped out of the chair. They peaked around the corner and that's when I saw a very short and old looking man.

"Oh my, is that really you," they asked, as I noticed their face brightened.

I blinked as I tried to recognize the person. They were a Halfling. Before I had a chance to guess, Alassëa stepped forwards.

"Well, well, if it isn't our dear friend Bilbo," she smiled; as she crouched down to greet the Halfling.

My face brightened as I suddenly recognized him as he started to laugh. I walked forwards to greet him as well, "It's good to see you gain Bilbo," I hugged him.

"Ah the beauty of elves. You two have not changed one bit since I last saw you," he said excitedly.

I just smiled at that. I wish I could have said the same for him, but it had been a very long time since we had seen the Hobbit. He had grown old. I walked over to sit in one of the chairs next to the hobbit. Alassëa and Arwen followed me.

"How have you been Bilbo?" I asked him.

Bilbo then returned to his seat as he started rummaging through his bag, "Things have not been as exciting since the adventures with the dwarves. I started writing them down and decided to make a book. Look," he finally found what he was looking for and pulled out a large, brown leather bound book. I reached forwards to take the book and smiled as I turned the page and saw the title.

"There and Back Again: A Hobbit's Tale by Bilbo Baggins."