Chapter 12 – Starry night
I went down to the practice field with Father. Father told me about the promise he made with Gloin to bound a relationship with the dwarfs in Erebor. Father wanted my opinion. Thinking that there will be no harm, I told Father to agree with the promise. We could strengthen our relationship together and forget the pass. Father asked me about the dwarfs. Well, dwarfs are stubborn. They will do what they intend to do and they will never change their mind about what they had decided to. I could see that Father was afraid of something but I wasn't sure about it. He then looked at me and took out his sword. It was shinny. I recognized it. The Elvish sword of the First Age. It must be a family's sword. I knew what Father wanted me to do. I took out my knives and we had a great battle. I learned a lot of new skills from Father. Since I am a fast learner, I learned many new skills that night. While we were fighting, I accidentally cut Father's hand and wipe it with a cloth I tore from my shirt. Father held on my hands and gave me a smile. He hugged me and told me that he is fine. I apologized. We sat in the fields to have some rest and looked at the round moon. I spent the whole night with Father. Father shared a story about his horse when he was young. His favourite horse died in a battle during the middle of Second Age. I enjoyed listening to Father's story and I envy them. Since Aragon and Gimli, Father asked me when I will depart to the sea. I told Father that I will depart before the new moon. Father dug out a green jade from his pocket and told me to take out the necklace. Father put the jade with the charm and that it would protect me from any danger. I thanked Father. I knew how much he loved me. I promised to myself to come home safely and seek for Father again. I hugged Father and told him: "I promise I will come home safely. I promise. I spent the whole night with Father and he trained me. When we were tired we had a rest and sung together.
Stars shine, owls hoot, for the night has come…
O, the round moon gives me light,
To seek for the next adventure of my day,
Would I find my courage in my life and I know I will,
Seek adventures are the best,
To learn more and to find something new,
I will, I will, I will be brave,
Just as you wish.
Father pulled me into his arms. He trained me the whole night and taught me new skills. I will not fail my Father. There are many things out there I had not learned and I will to widen my knowledge about it. Soon, I will be out there, searching for an adventure of my own. My adventures!