A/N: I finally finished the council meeting! Oh my god my poor imaginations went crazy T-T Enjoy! An review!
Chapter 5
Hey guys,can you hear me?
Loud and clear Renji, shoot away.
The elf made it over. We're following her from the back. We'll tell her you won't need the horses so hurry your ass up!
Keh, fine see ya there.
Rukia, Renji and Nel made sure they followed behind Arwen closely. Just because they were in her lands doesn't mean there won't be enemies.
Soon they came to a halt with Arwen calling some elves to help her with Frodo. "Take him to my father. Quickly!" the elves quickly carried Frodo elsewhere as Arwen turned and smiled at them.
"My name is Arwen. Thank you. For what you did back there. Had you not helped me, I would not have come across safely. I am in your debt…?"
'My name is Kuchiki Rukia, call me Rukia this pineapple head is my friend and comrade Abarai Renji. And the little one is Nel.' She said respectively and bowed with enough respect.
"Yo" 'Hellowss pwetty lady!'
Arwen smiled at the three of them and asked the elves to send horses to Ichigo but Rukia had told her it was not necessary because they were on their way there. Not much later, Ichigo had arrived with the rest of the group.
"You must be exhausted from all the battle. Come, you should rest." The group was led by Arwen into their own separate rooms but was quite near to each other.
Everyone went to their own rooms and decided to clean up and rest a bit before going to see how Frodo was. They had nothing to worry now since this Elrond guy was going to heal Frodo.
~~~~~~~~~Rukia~~~~~~~~~
Rukia was restless and decided to go for a walk. She allowed her feet to lead her to wherever they felt like going until they stopped. When Rukia finally looked up she was at a clearing covered with beautiful, blossoming flowers she has never seen before. The water spraying from the nearby waterfall created a small rainbow over her head. It was a breathtaking view that blew whatever restlessness from Rukia away. She even smiled lovingly at the scene in front of her and hummed a random melody keeping the smile on her face. She was enjoying the view when an unfamiliar presence had her tense up. She flipped around and hissed, "Whose there?"
~~~~~~~~~Legolas~~~~~~~~
Legolas was taking a walk towards the waterfall thinking wanting to be alone. But there was already someone else there. He was about to leave when he heard the female hum an unfamiliar melody. It was enchanting… enough to make him stop in his tracks to sneak a peek at the unknown lady in the clearing.
He hid himself behind nearby bushes and from his angle he could see her face clearly. What he saw blew his breath away. She was beautiful. Her short raven hair fitted her small face adoringly. She was petite about 4'8 tall, maybe slightly taller. Her eyes were violet and sparkling in his eyes. She wore a smile so heavenly it made him forgot how to breathe. But her smile was sad and longing.
Missing he's footing, Legolas accidentally made a noise that made the lady tensed up and snapped around to question "Whose there?!"
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Back to normal POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I know you're there, don't even bother hiding. Come out and show yourself when I'm being nice"
Deciding to answer her call, Legolas came out from behind the bushes and walked towards Rukia. She had her eyes narrowed as she studied him suspiciously. Her eyes felt like they can almost see through his soul.
He was an elf, that was for sure seeming that he's looks are godly and breathtaking. But that didn't hinder and stop Rukia from being weary and studying him first. He was about Ichigo's height and had long blonde hair with elf pointy ears. His eyes are sky blue and behind the wisdom and strong mask held mischief that sparkled through lively.
"Who are you? And why were you spying on me?" Rukia asked, crossing her arms over her chest and raising an eyebrow.
"I am Legolas, Son of Thranduil. Prince of Woodland Realm." He bowed to Rukia before continuing , "I did not mean to spy on you milady. I just so happen to come across you but was about to leave when I heard you hum a beautiful melody. Would it burden you to tell me your name?"
Rukia blushed slightly as realization adorned her that she did not introduce herself to him and demanded him to introduce himself. She sheepishly answered him, "I am Kuchiki Rukia"
Legolas smiled at Rukia before speaking again, "It is a pleasure to be your acquaintance Rukia." A smile crept on Rukia's face.
"Are you here for the council meeting too Legolas?" he nodded 'Yes, and I believe you are too?'
"Indeed, my friends and I will be escorting the hobbits and protecting them no matter where they are. And because old man Gandalf requested our captain commander for the help"
"there are more of you? Interesting. I mean no disrespect milady, but what do you specialize in? To have Gandalf himself request of your aid. Your group of friends must be impressive seeing that you look youthful. But I am not one to brag since I myself look younger then my age."
Rukia grinned even wider than before. Shes beginning to like this elf. Probably because they themselves look younger than their age and are great warriors. So our petite shinigami began telling the elf about her friends and their differences in power and their division.
"I think you will find Uryu very interesting since he is much like an archer with his spiritual bows and arrows. He'd never run out arrows that's for sure. And he can use shunpo like us too. And during the war, he created other powers that would suit him in time of need."
Shock was an understatement. What the woman beside him had told him was beyond this world and his knowledge. But he was glad that she is sharing such important details with him. He swore an oath to her that he would keep this secret with him unless it was one of her friends that had told of their secret. He did find this person, Uryu, Rukia was talking about rather intriguing as so did her other fellow comrades. He made a mental note to speak to this quincy to share about his powers.
"I see you have met the shorty Legolas."
Strider and Arwen came into view. "If you weren't injured bakayarou, I would have had you on the floor, strained and begging for mercy."strider could only chuckle at Rukia's offended remark. Legolas stood up and gave his friend a warm, brotherly hug.
How are you Aragon, son of Arathon?
Well, if you can call it that haha! Aragon stared at Rukia a little bit before turning back to Legolas. So how are you finding Rukia? Pleasant I hope. Because I had a little misunderstanding with her the first time we met. And you wouldn't want to mess with her.
No, rather, I find her company very pleasant and soothing. She is a very intriguing individual. Beautiful too. Legolas replied while smiling at Rukia, making her blush a little.
'well thank you Legolas. I didn't think you found me attractive' Rukia replied smirking at the reaction Legolas had, realizing she understood elvish language. Without waiting for a reply from him, Rukia bowed slightly at Arwen, 'Well, as much as I appreciate the compliments, I must visit Frodo to see how he is faring.' With that Rukia was off.
Legolas glared at Aragon as the man shrugged his shoulders and quickly escorted his partner back to her chambers.
Rukia was on her way to visit Frodo when she overheard Elrond speak to a voice that sounded much like Gandalf's.
"His strength returns Gandalf." The dark haired elf said to him while looking at Frodo's sleeping form.
"however, I am afraid that wound won't fully heal."
Gandalf only sighed as he inhaled the smoke from his smoking pipe. "Indeed. He will have it for the rest of his life."
Just then Rukia came in, "What do you mean it won't heal?"
Shocked at the presence of the shinigami, Elrond glared at her but decided to explain to her about the morgul blade and its side effects.
Rukia stood there staring at Frodo's sleeping form. "I know someone who can heal that wound and its side effect."
Elrond and Gandalf snapped their head and stared at her like she lost her mind. "I am afraid that is impossible my dear. Even Elrond's healing magic couldn't erase that wound. Who else can?"
She grinned at the two men in front of her, "Inoue" and she disappeared to fetch her friend for her help.
Not long after, Rukia returned with not only Inoue but the whole team. Inoue smiled at the elf and wizard duo before standing beside the bed where Frodo laid. "Ayame, Shun'O, Soten Kisshun, I Reject" she said softly not wanting to wake the hobbit as her two fairies created a barrier over Frodo and continued their job.
"It is only a waste of time human. My healing magic couldn't erase the damage that has been done. What cam you expect to do."
"Well elf-san, Inoue's healing powers aren't only for healing" Uryu glared at the elf for belittling his love's powers before continuing, "Her powers could reject, reverse and reconstruct phenomena's that has occurred even if it is a phenomena that she has not witnessed, when Soten Kisshun is used, it can reject and reconstruct anything within her shield. Or they can return the object that has not been there or reject the damage that has occurred.
The blue haired quincy smirked in triumph at the reactions given to him by the two newly acquainted men before him as his teammates backed him up. Ichigo just told them to shut up and waited til Inoue was done.
About four hours of intensive healing, Inoue finally finished rejecting the damage the morgul blade had scarred Frodo with. She stood up to smile at them only to wobble and faint, luckily in Uryu's arms as he caught her. Her fairy, Shun'O, told them that Frodo won't have anything to worry about anymore before returning to the hairclip. Without much being said, Uryu carried his lover and retreated for the night.
One by one the shinigami's went back except for Ichigo and Rukia who took one last look at Frodo before they said their goodnights to Elrond and Gandalf and returned to their room.
"You have indeed found yourself a great help in this coming war Gandalf. They're group of people sure is an interesting and powerful batch." Gandalf smiled at Elrond before agreeing to the elf lord's comment.
The next few days went by nicely and finally it was the day of the Council union meeting. The seven shinigami's entered the council hall and sat next to each other with Frodo sitting next to Gandalf. Renji and Nel was restless since they had to sit still without causing so much attention.
'Psst, strawberry, tell me again why I have to attend this stupid meeting?'
Ichigo sighed and ran a hand through his hair before replying, 'Because its part of the mission. Look Renji, I don't like this anymore then you do. So let's just shut up and listen because the midget will kill us if we were clueless again.' He couldn't say anymore when Rukia stomped hard on his toes. Ichigo held back his scream as his eyes started to tear up but blinked away the painful tears angrily and glared at the midget. 'shush, its about to start' She grinned smugly and him before turning her attention back to the council.
Ichigo snapped his jaw shut as he and his friends watched the seats be filled with elves, dwarves and men.
Rukia recognize Legolas as he sat across her smiled at her. She couldn't help but blush and return the smile which didn't go unnoticed by Ichigo as he teased her telepathically which owned him with another toe crushing experience. Henceforth Ichigo just sat quietly as Elrond finally made his entrance.
Elrond waited for them to quiet down before speaking, "strangers from distant lands, friends of old, you've been summoned here to answer the threat of Mordor! Middle-earth stands upon the brink of destruction and none can escape it. You will unite or you will fall." He stared into everyone's eyes before continuing. "each race is bound to this fate, this one doom" he glanced at the Frodo and motioned him forward. "Bring forth the Ring, Frodo"
Trembling a lil, the little hobbit stepped forward and placed the ring onto the pedestal which was in front of the Council. He heave a sigh of relief when he returned to his seat.
"So, it is true," one man said, standing and slinking toward the pedestal. "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. Isildur's Bane," he repeated, reaching out for the Ring.
"Boromir!" Elrond warned, advancing towards him.
Before anything else could be said, Gandalf had stood up and begun speaking in the dark tongue of Mordor. The shinigami's looked up as the sky grew dark and the evil emanating from the Ring grew stronger. When the wizard finished, he fell back into his chair and the air cleared of the previous malevolence. The shinigami's stared at him confuse as anxiousness stirred within each of them.
"Never before has any voice uttered the words of that tongue here in Imaldris," Elrond gasped, rubbing his eyes before glaring at Gandalf.
"I do not ask your pardon, Master Elrond," Gandalf said, "for the black speech of Mordor may yet be heard in every corner of the West! The Ring is altogether evil."
When has evil never been the source of conflicts. Ichigo mentally remarked in his and the his comrade's mind. They sighed and agreed with him.
Boromir shook his head. "It is a gift. A gift to the foes of Mordor." Looking at the others, he said, "Why not use this Ring?" He stood. "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."
Oh great. We have here a pompous brat who's daddy is just a steward of Gondor and acts like he's King. I'd rather have Kon in here and use sexy women to beat him then having to face this Boromir dude when he is corrupted. Several chuckles were heard after Renji mentally commented.
Aragorn sat up. "You cannot wield it. None of us can. The One Ring answers to Sauron alone, it has no other master."
"And what would a Ranger know of this matter?" Boromir sneered.
At the insult, Legolas' eyes flashed of anger as he snapped and stood, saying, "This is no mere Ranger. He is Aragorn, son of Arathorn. You owe him your allegiance."
Boromir stared incredulously at Aragorn. "Aragorn? This is Isildur's heir?"
Legolas narrowed his eyes. "And heir to the throne of Gondor."
Aragorn motioned to his angry friend. "Sit down, Legolas."
"Gondor has no king," Boromir spat, looking to Legolas and then to Aragorn. "Gondor needs no king."
Can Nel eats this guy. He's awwogant. Wash that duh rite wurd itsygo? Ichigo patted Nel on the head and nodded his head before telling her that she couldn't eat him. The green haired arrancar pouted before nestling down in his embrace again.
Boromir returned to his seat and Gandalf took it upon himself to address the Council.
"Aragorn is right. We cannot use it."
Elrond agreed. "You have only one choice. The Ring must be destroyed."
For the first time, one of the Dwarves spoke. He has broad shoulders, and a beard that has two small braids. The dwarf wore an armour with an emblem of the people Darin and ofcourse he was short. He leapt up with his ax in hand and demanded, "What are we waiting for?"
He swung his weapon down at the Ring and was thrown back into his friends when the two metals collided. He got up quickly and huffed as he heard restrain chuckles and giggles from the shinigami's. he shot a death glare at them only to have them glare back at him. Something about them startled the dwarf and he went back to his seat.
"The Ring cannot be destroyed, Gimli, son of Gloin, by any craft we here posses," Elrond stated, looking at the Dwarf who'd tried to hack the Ring. Gimli stared sheepishly at the crowd "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. One of you must do this."
Boromir shook his head and said with tired resignation, "One does not simply walk into Mordor. Its 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. The very air you breathe is a poisonous fume. Not with 10,000 men could you do this. It is folly."
Legolas grit his teeth and demanded, "Have you heard nothing Lord Elrond has said? The Ring must be destroyed."
Gimli growled and stood. "And I suppose you think you are the one to do it?"
"And if we fail? What then?" Boromir retorted. "What happens when Sauron takes back what is his?"
"I will be dead before I see the Ring in the hands of an Elf! Never trust an Elf!" Gimli growled
This rose and uproar amongst the council. Ichigo was slowly losing his patience as he stood he saw that Frodo was trying to tell them something
"I will take it," he said low enough that only the shinigami's could hear him.
Rukia stared at him. "Are you sure, Frodo?"
At his determined nod, Rukia smiled sadly and stood beside the hobbits. One by one the shinigami stood beside the hobbit. They all stared at Ichigo who grinned and stood beside him as well. "Then, we'll go with you. Besides it's our job to protect you Frodo"
He gave a small smile before holding his head up, throwing his shoulders back, and declaring loudly, "I will take it! I will take the Ring to Mordor." The heated argument was still an uproar that they couldn't hear the hobbit's brave declaration.
Ichigo had had enough of the bickering and told silently apologized to Frodo before releasing his reaitsu, "WOULD YOU PEOPLE SHUT THE HELL UP!" his reaitsu forced all of them to the floor except his friends who only sighed at his outburst.
When he finally had their attention, he slowly controlled his reaitsu and continued. "what is wrong with you people? This stupid conflict about races! Last time I checked, we're supposed to be allies, comrades. And comrades fight with each other, for each other and NOT WITH each other. If you do not unite now. You will all fall and you will die. If you so much want to die, shall I end your miserable lives? He hissed through, with shiro's voice.
They're eyes widened at Ichigo's words but reflected on their actions. Murmurs were heard once more amongst themselves.
"who are you boy?! Who do you think you are to lecture us. You are not fit to preach nor are you fit to be present in this meeting!" Boromir spat.
Once again the rise of reaitsu was felt and the council found themselves on their knees at the pressure of the power the orange haired boy was leaking. Except for his friends who stood by him proudly.
"If your brain is lacking in the intelligence department, perhaps I shall explain. My name is Kurosaki Ichigo and these are my comrades, Kuchiki Rukia, Nelliel, Ishida Uryu, Abarai Renji, Inoue Orihime and Chad. We were ordered to assist you pompous lot! If it weren't the order from our captain commander and if it weren't for Gandalf begging Yama-jii. We wouldn't be here. I'd rather watch your world come to a downfall since you people won't unite and despise each other. It would serve you well to have a taste of the consequences your idiocy and ego will bring you!"
Ichigo's reaitsu started to rise again, only to be stopped when Chad placed a firm grip on his shoulder and shook his head slowly.
Slowly, the pressure that was upon the council lessened until it was no more. Then Gimli spoke, "Heh so you could put pressure on us. It won't do us any good in battle if you were to die kid." Gandalf bonked the top of his head to silence him. The look in his eyes told the dwarf that the children should not be messed with. Instantly the dwarf muttered a silent apology but it didn't go unheard by the shinigami's who smirked mischievously. But Ichigo wasn't finished.
"I'm not done speaking yet." Instantly, the council silenced. Ichigo stared hard at every one of them before motioning to Frodo. "go on Frodo. It's safe to speak now" Rukia urged him with an assuring smile
"I will take the Ring to Mordor." Ichigo placed a hand on his shoulder as his comrades stood by with determination as the Council turned to look at them.
"Though, I do not know the way," he finished sheepishly.
After a very long silence, Gandalf strode to stand behind him. "I will help you bear this burden, Frodo Baggins, as long as it is yours to bear."
Aragorn stepped forward. "If by my life or death I can protect you, I will. You have my sword."
"And you have my bow," Legolas said, smiling at the Hobbit and then at Rukia.
"And my axe," Gimli declared.
Renji rolled his eyes at the dwarf and Nel yawned. Their attention was drawn when Boromir spoke.
"You carry the fates of us all, little one. If this is indeed the will of the Council, then Gondor will see it done."
Rustling in the bushes, Sam came shooting out and coming to stand with Frodo. "Mr. Frodo's not going anywhere without me."
Elrond looked amused. "No, indeed, it is hardly possible to separate you even when he is summoned to a secret Council and you are not."
Sam was blushed only a moment before Merry and Pippin rushed into the Council.
"We're coming, too!" Merry cried. "You'll have to send us home tied up in a sack to stop us."
Pippin nodded and crossed his arms over his chest determinedly. "Anyway, you need people of intelligence on this sort of mission. Quest. Thing."
Merry leaned over. "Well, that leaves you out, Pip."
The girls had to stifle their giggles as Elrond cut in.
"Sixteen companions." He nodded in acknowledgement. "So be it. You shall be the Fellowship of the Ring."
Pippin grinned and clapped his hands. "Great! Where are we going?"
Everyone sweat dropped at Pippin's last comment.
After the meeting, Frodo stopped in his tracks and stared down. "What's wrong Frodo?"
The hobbit looked up and stare at Ichigo as the group stared at him.
"I wonder if that was a smart thing to do back there Ichigo. All of a sudden, I don't know if I can do it. What if I fail. The whole world will fall to Sauron's evil. And all because I couldn't do it."
The orange haired teen stared at the hobbit in front of him and grinned before going down on one knee and looked hard into Frodo's eyes. "You're a brave hobbit Frodo. You took up a quest that not even the strongest man could burden. Even if you were to fall, remember Frodo, you are not alone. You have your friends with you. Let them give you strength and courage to defeat Sauron. It is not the physical strength and skill only that will keep you alive. It is the strength and support your comrades and friends have given you."
Frodo looked into Ichigo's eyes and saw no lie nor false hope behind them.
"That's right Mr Frodo. You have me! Us! Even if the orcs were to gobble you up, they won't do it without a fight! I will protect you Mr Frodo!"
Sam was courageous and his courage alone gave Frodo the courage he lost a minute ago. He nodded his head at Ichigo and the rest as he began to advance to his room to gather his things.
When the hobbits left, only Gandalf, Elrond and the remaining Fellowship were left.
"what are you people?" Boromir asked, weary.
Renji grinned at them before Ichigo answered, "Your aid to this war. And your allies. You better not have this stupid quarrels anymore while we're on the journey. Don't blame me if I do what I did back there again."
Gimli could only left his mouth open and close like a fish. He wanted to retort back but bit back his words when he remembered Gandalf's warning. Instead he just puffed it off and went to the way his people did.
Elrond looked at Gandalf only to have the wizard shrug his shoulders.
The elf turned to Boromir and looked into his eyes. The man kept his gave down. The elf stared weary at him before speaking, "keep your horn close to you, Boromir. These are dark times" he warned the man as he went off his way.
A/N: Banzai! So how was my err fifth chapter? I hope I got the council conversation right :X
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