OK EVERYONE! Chapter 2 is FINALLY up. I wrote it, but then i decided it was crap and i re wrote it, then decided i wanted to rewrite it again cuz i didn't like where it was going. So here I go
DISCLAIMER: I don't own LOTR or anything of the sort
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CHAPTER 2
LEGOLAS' POV
When we entered the city, Tommy was still asleep in Amy's tired arms. It took a few moments of wandering, but we eventually found Lord Elrond. He immediately ushered us into a small room where Amy put Tommy on a bench and he continued to sleep soundly. She quickly explained their story and we all pondered on it for some time.
"So you say you know of our fate and the fate of the ring bearer. How is this?" Elrond asked her.
"Well, in my world, you are all fictional characters in a story. I think it's best if not everyone knows though, because then people will start asking about their futures and stuff and I can't risk changing the course of events." She explained to us all.
"That is a wise decision." Aragorn remarked just as Tommy started to wake up.
"Amy, am I still dreaming?" he asked her as she motioned for him to some sit on her lap.
"Nobuddy,you're not dreaming. These are my new friends Aragorn and Legolas." He waved to us and we both just smiled back.
"Well, my business is done here," Elrond chuckled, "Amy, there is a secretcouncil meeting tomorrow, I wish for you to attend." He stopped and turned to me. "Legolas, I assume you can show Amy and Tommy to their room." I nodded and walked out with Amy and Tommy.
ARAGORN'S POV
After they left, I wanted a word with Lord Elrond. I had to ask him something about this girl.
"Lord Elrond." He turned around and faced me.
"Yes?"
"Is she the one? Is she the elven prophecy?"
"Yes. That she is. She is the one who will save us all."
AMY'S POV
"Wow Amy, this room is really pretty," Tommy mentioned as we walked through the door.
"I know, it's so beautiful…" I dazed off a bit, thinking about those gorgeous eyes of Legolas.
"Look! The sheets look really fluffy! And the pillows are really feathery! And the bed is really bouncy!" He started jumping on the bed and I yelled 'NO! DO NOT jump on the bed. It might break! The elves were nice enough to offer us their hospitality, we don't need to be destroying everything in sight.' I was a little bit more irritable then I normally was from all the stress. He got off the bed and curled up under the sheets. "Good night, Amy." He murmured, exhausted, as he started to drift off to sleep.
"If I'm not here when you wake up, then stay here and wait for me to come get you."
"Alright. Good night."
"Good night, buddy," I whispered as I sat and drifted to sleep in the chair next to the bed.
When I awoke the next morning, Tommy was laying sideways in the bed. Then I realized I was probably going to be late for the council meeting, so I quickly got up and left. I got there just as everyone else was arriving and took a seat next to Aragorn. Looking around, the nine fellowship members stuck out like sore thumbs.
"Strangers from distant lands, friends of old," Elrond beseeched, "You have been summoned to answer the threat of Mordor. Middle-Earth stands upon the brink of destruction. None can escape it. You will unite, or you will fall. Each race is bound to this fate; this one doom!" He paused for a dramaticmoment and let everyone take it in. "Bring fourth the Ring, Frodo." The tiny Hobbit fearlessly stepped up to the pedestal and placed the ring on it, then sat back down. I felt the power of the ring, and its presence was very strong. People all around were talking. I already knew what they were saying. They would all be freaked out, and Boromir would go ballistic, and then him and Aragorn and Legolas would get into a shouting match. With the Ring drawing my attention it was hard to focus on anything at all, until Gandalf spoke.
"Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul, ash nazg thrakatulûk agh burzum-ishi kripatul." (One ring to rule them all, one ring to find them, one ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them) Those words made me turn my head and come out of my trance.
"It is a gift, a gift to foes of Mordor. Why not use the ring?" Boromir asked us. "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!" I sighed.
"You can't do that Boromir. You cannot wield the ring. None of us can. That thing is pure evil. It only answers to its Sauron." I told him. Like he'd actually listen to me, I should have just let Aragorn say it.
"And what would a mere woman know of this matter?" I was shocked that Boromir would say such a thing! Then again, it did sound like something he would say. Seriously, what a sexist! Aragorn stood up.
"She is no mere woman," he sneered, "She is an elven prophecy." I stared at him with my mouth wide open, and so did Legolas and Boromir.
"What do you mean prophecy?" Boromir demanded.
"To the elves she is known as the child of the dead. She has come through fire and death. She knows no fear, she takes the life from any enemy that strikes, and she gives life to those deserving enough for a second chance." Everyone was quiet for a moment. This was SOO not in the movie.
"And what reason does a mere ranger have to meddle in the business of elves?" Boromir threw back at him. Legolas then stood up.
"He is no mere ranger. He is Aragorn, son of Arathorn."
That part I remembered from the movie. We were back on track and any second now, Gimli would smash his axe. I came out of another train of thought and looked at Gimli, who indeed, was attempting to smash the ring. As his axe smashed I saw Frodo cringe as I, myself, felt a surge run through my body, armed with visions of death and destruction running through my mind. It only fit my description and the whole 'Child of Death thing.'
Now people were yelling over everyone else arguing about the ring. It was really giving me a headache. I looked over and I saw Frodo get up out of his chair.
"I will take it." He paused and said it even louder. "I will take the ring to Mordor." The whole council froze and looked at him "Though I do not know the way."
"I will help you bear this burden Frodo Baggins," Gandalf told him, "as long as it is yours to bear." Aragorn then stepped up.
"By my life or death, if I can protect you, I will. You have my sword."
"And my bow," Legolas added. Then Gimli came up.
"And my axe."
"You carry the fate of us all little one," Boromir started, "If this is the will of the council, then Gondor will see it done." I let out a deep breath and sighed. I stood up, because I knew this is what I had to do.
"Frodo, I may be a woman, but I am a fighter. I promise that I will protect you with my heart and soul."
The whole council was staring at me with mixed reactions, the most common being anger. Oh boy, what had I gotten myself into…
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Ok guys, what did you think? REVIEW TIME! I'm glad so many of you liked it/ thought it was ok, and I'm sorry for the one or few people who thought it was crap. Next chapter, look for a little more in depth on the whole prophecy thing. For those of you wondering why Tommy is there, I'll get to that in a little while.