Chapter 13 – Plans
Arwen was sitting in her room admiring the beauty of the room she is in. It was made out of the nature of Mirkwood. She was glad to learn about the difference of Mirkwood and Rivendell. She waits for Aragon to come into her room for there is something that she would like to give him before they depart to the sea. She knew that both Legolas and Aragon are friends and that they are very close. Aragon's friends are her friend's too but she had known Legolas since he was young. She knew that Legolas is a person who appreciates every relationship with anyone he met including the nature. As she was thinking, she heard a knock on her room door and saw Aragon coming in. Aragon sat next to her and put his arms around her and hugged her tightly.
"Arwen I promise you to return home safely. I will come back to you." said Aragon while giving her a kiss on her soft cheek.
"Here, take this with you. You would need it. Wear it with you. Do not take it out." Said Arwen.
She gave him a kiss on his lips and hugged him. She wants him to be safe. They went down to the hall where they will be discussing about the journey to the sea. Legolas and Gimli was already there waiting for them with their Father. They sat next to Elrond and started the discussions. Gloin told them that on the way to the sea, they could drop by at Erebor and that Legolas and Aragon could stop and see the surrounding there with Gimli. I agreed. After all, I had experienced being Father's messenger during the fellowship. Father told me that he gives me a chance to show my ability to make a choice. I nod. I will make Father proud. Well, I told Gimli that he would be riding with me during the journey. I do not want to see Gimli struggling to get on the pony to get away from any enemy that we might encounter during the journey.
"Gimli, no. I will never let you to ride on a pony on your own. You shall ride with me or Aragon as you wish. As I know dwarfs are natural sprinters not riders. I do not want you to sprint as you would not have a chance to catch up with us." I said while lifting up my eye brows at Gimli
"Yes, Gimli. We won't know what we would encounter on our journey. It's better for you to ride with us." Said Aragon.
"You do not look down on me. I maybe short but I could get up on the pony with much practice." Said Gimli
"Gimli, I would prefer you to ride with Legolas for he was your rider. I am sure he would take good care of you. I have heard about the stubbornness of a dwarf but I really hope you would agree with our opinion this time. We expected everybody to be back home safe." Said Thranduil will looking at Gloin hopping that he could encourage his child.
Finally, everyone agree to the terms and condition. We took a rest at night and had a feast together.