Chapter 12: Farewell Lorien and Orcs!
We were trained, mainly me, but we soon had to leave. I did not want to leave the enchanted place, which I grew to love, but I had to go on.
We set up our boats; the elves gave us this kind of bread that was said to fill a human man's stomach with just one bite! It was called, lembas bread. OMG! It wouldn't even surprise you readers that Pippin ate about four lembas breads! I tasted it, and it was quite enjoyable. Oh, sorry about the rambling of food!
Galadriel stood in front of our fellowship, everyone in a straight line. She gave gifts to everyone to help out our journey. Aragorn received nothing at all, but was shown what a great gift the star Arwen gave him. I sighed when she said so, and Legolas smiled. Merry and Pippin received the two daggers of the Noldorin. Galadriel spoke of the swords' service at war. Next, Sam was given some kind of special rope. I held myself to not laugh, when Sam begged for a dagger, but trotted off with his rope. I smiled. Then, Boromir. I didn't listen to what Boromir retrieved, for Legolas took my hand and kept me looking at him. Boromir walked off and then it was Gimli's turn.
"And what gift would a dwarf ask from elves?" Galadriel asked. Gimli made no eye contact with Galadriel, but asked for nothing. Later I found that he had asked for locks of Galadriel's hair. After that, was Legolas. He received what Galadriel called, "a bow of the Galadhrim, worthy of the skill of our woodland kin." He took the sword from her and stepped aside to wait for me. I stepped forward to receive my gift.
"Ms. Shade. I have thought long and hard of what to give you. I finally found an answer. You will not retrieve a gift, but two. I give you my necklace of Lothlorien. It stows great powers, so use it carefully." She placed the necklace over my neck, perfectly fitting as if it were made for me. It was like Aragorn's necklace, but it was more feminine. It was GORGOUS!
"And my last gift to you, is the dress of a queen. It is made out of the lightest methril that also feels like silk. I hope you enjoy this dress as my mother did." Galadriel handed me a silver dress that looked like Frodo's methril shirt, but when the sun captured its glimmer, it shown as if it were made from a rainbow.
"Oh my! Thank you!" I then hugged Galadriel. At first Galadriel hesitated, but hugged me too! I smiled to her, took Legolas's hand, and we started to walk off. Galadriel then said to me,
"Beware of what may lie ahead. Love will take you far, so believe in yourself." I smiled. Legolas saw me smile and, while walking, asked, "Why are you smiling?"
"Oh, it's just my guardian angel." I smiled and walked on. Legolas by my side. He smiled too. We both hopped onto the boats, but had to wait for Frodo to go through the next step in our journey. Frodo appeared soon, and got into the boat with Sam and Aragorn. I rode with Legolas and Gimli while Pippin and Merry, bless their hearts, had to ride with Boromir.
We set sail. I loved to sail! We came upon these humongous statues of two kings that looked as if they were about to start singing, "Stop, in the name of love!" They held their hands out at us. I started to sing that song when everyone laughed at me, except Boromir, who rolled his eyes. We finally made it to shore. Legolas helped me off the boat by lifting me up.
"We cross the lake at nightfall, hide the boats, and continue on foot. We approach Mordor from the north." Aragorn announced. I nodded.
"Oh, yes? Just a simple matter of finding our way through Emyn Muil? An impassable labyrinth of razor-sharp rocks? And after that, it gets even better! Festering, stinking marshlands, as far as the eye can see!" Gimli mumbled.
"That is our road. I suggest you take some rest and recover your strength, Master Dwarf." Aragorn said. I never really got men. Why didn't they just call each other by name?
"Recover my... phfwahh..." Gimli muttered.
"We should leave now." Legolas said to Aragorn.
"No. Orcs patrol the eastern shore. We must wait for the cover of darkness." Aragorn stated.
"It is not the eastern shore that worries me. A shadow and a threat has been growing in my mind. Something draws near. I can feel it." I nodded.
"I feel it too, Aragorn." I proclaimed.
"Recover strength..." Gimli spoke to Pippin. Pay no heed to that, young Hobbit."
Merry then asked, "Where's Frodo?" Everyone looked around to find Frodo nowhere, and Boromir too! Oh no, I thought, this isn't good.
I followed my instinct, the opposite direction of Legolas. I walked through the woods, not calling Frodo's name due to Boromir's presence. I suddenly heard voices and hid behind the tree I was near.
Up ahead of me were Frodo and Boromir. Boromir seemed to be carrying wood. I saw that they were having a conversation, but one involving Boromir wasn't a good topic. Boromir walked towards Frodo, who backed away.
"We're all afraid, Frodo, but to let that fear drive us to destroy what hope we have. Don't you see, it's madness." Boromir said to Frodo. His voice sent a chill up my spine.
"There is no other way." Frodo announced.
"I ask only for the strength to defend my people!" Boromir stops angrily and throws down the firewood; he had been collecting, to the ground. "If you would but lend me the Ring…" Boromir is still walking at Frodo.
"No!" Frodo growled, backing away.
"Why do you recoil? I am no thief!" Boromir seemed frustrated.
"You are not yourself!" Frodo warned. Now's my chance! I thought. I then leaped out from behind the tree, and I was behind Boromir.
"Stop! You will not harm him!" I warned, my voice deep with hatred. Boromir slowly turned to me, with an evil smirk on his face.
"And what is a female supposed to do about it?" He asked, being as sexist as ever.
"I warned you! Now back off!" I yelled, but now Boromir was walking towards me, with hate in his eyes.
"Now, now. I will not harm him. I just wanted what's rightfully mine." Boromir said, still progressing towards me. I was backed up against a tree; the tree I had been hiding behind.
"He will take the ring to Sauron! I can see it!" Boromir yelled.
"No he won't! You know good and well!" I ran to my right, around Boromir, and stood in front of Frodo. "I know we can do this; he can do it!" I said, my face burning with pride. Boromir was now again coming towards us! I ran to Boromir, grabbed his arms, and wrestled him to not reach Frodo.
"RUN!" I screamed over my shoulder. Boromir then slapped my face and I fell to the ground. I looked up the see Frodo run away.
"Frodo! No! Don't run! What have I done?" Boromir was now looking at me. I glared at him. I held my now red cheek in pain. My cheek was stinging and burning. "I'm so sorry, Shadow." I'm not stupid. I won't fall for it! I thought.
"I'm so sorry!" Boromir was now stumbling to me. I crawled away.
"I don't believe you! You have caused so much pain!" I yelled, standing up. Boromir's eyes were full of hurt. All of a sudden, a loud horn call was blown, the sound coming from the direction Frodo ran.
"Frodo!" I whispered.
"Orcs!" Boromir called, unsheathing his sword. I unsheathed the sword Aragorn had given me. "Hide behind me! I will protect you with my life!" Boromir called. I stood in shock for a moment, but shook my head.
"I'm not here for any reason I need some action!" I was now, far away, but beside Boromir, ready to fight what came our way. I then hear shouts. The one's I recognize are the fellowships'. Legolas, Aragorn, Merry, and Pippin. They're all fighting, or so I think. Boromir then runs toward the fighting. I stood in wonder, but caught up. Up ahead of me, I saw Orcs rounding the corner. Merry and Pippin jumped out from behind the trees and the Orcs charged after them. An Orc swings it's axe at Pippin, but Boromir blocks the attack and kills the Orc. He then kills many others. I run up and take charge. Boromir steps aside for a second and blows his horn. I have never killed anyone in my life, but the moment I did, I heard Boromir's voice call after the body thudded to the ground,
"Don't think! Just kill! They're enemies!" I nodded, and at that instant chopped my next opponent's head off. I was getting used to this world, when something went terribly wrong!