Elven_Princess_2005
Chapter 13
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The rest of the week was uneventful. I didn't receive any more visits from my dad, for which I was kind of grateful. It was taking everything I had not to breakdown every time I thought about the situation. The day before our departure I was called to the Lady. It was before she presented any of her gifts to the Fellowship. I walked up to her and stood, patiently waiting for her to say something. "There is something I would like for you to have" She handed me a sword.
I pulled it out of its sheath and looked at it in awe. "I've had our best craftsman and weapon forgers working on it now for about three weeks" She said.
It was about 36" long. The blade curved, slightly, at the end. On the blade was Elvish writing in a golden color. I traced the known lettering on the sword. "Fear not the past that was left behind; fear the future that is known" Galadriel said.
I smiled. "It's almost ironic for me right now" I said.
"Which is why I had it placed on the sword to begin with. You and I are alike. Although I know that you know the future through knowledge, we both see it. We both know what is to happen. Though you know more than I. You must make a decision. Will you not save the lives that are to die or will you change the future that you know so much about and save them. That is the decision you must make. And you know you must make it quickly. Time is running out child. I don't think you want to be left behind," she said.
The hand guard was in an octagon shape and the hilt was carved wood. "Thank you" I said.
She smiled. "As the daughter of my finest March Warden, I would expect nothing less to be used in battle. Regardless of what you may believe, you are Palanwen, not Katherine"
"You and my father must have talked"
"We did. He's concerned for your safety, as a father has a right to do. I however believe that you should make your own choice. You shouldn't be forced to stay here or go with Frodo and the rest of the Fellowship"
"You knew my decision. Otherwise you wouldn't have given me the sword," I told her.
She smiled. "You see much that isn't spoken," she said.
"Comes with the territory. Even when I thought I was mortal, I had wisdom. All of my friends said so"
"Wisdom does not stop with the Elves, Palanwen. Many mortals have it; they just refuse to use it. There is something else. Dinner will be held here tonight. I expect you to be ready," she said.
"My father will be here, won't he" It wasn't a question.
I supported any decision the Lady made, except this one. She was literally making me spend time with him. She may have wisdom, but sometimes, her actions surprised even me. "Yes and I expect you to be on your best behavior" she demanded.
I shrugged my shoulders. "I'm always on my best behavior unless provoked" I almost sneered.
"Watch you tone, hin" Celeborn walked down the stairs.
"Amin hiraetha" I said.
He nodded. "There will be a dress ready for you. I expect you see you in it" Galadriel said.
I nodded and took my leave. I walked down the stairs as fast as I could. Damn her. What right did she have to interfere in my personal business? Well technically being the daughter of one of her March Warden's, I was subjected to her rules. I was a being in her realm. "Damn!" I hissed.
"What's up with you?" Natalie asked.
I looked up to see my best friend. "Galadriel" I said.
"What did she do now?"
"She seems to think that my personal business is fit to be played with. The Fellowship is invited to a dinner with the Lord and Lady of the Wood. My father will also be there"
"You've been avoiding him for a week, you have to talk to him sooner or later" Natalie said.
"You are absolutely no help whatsoever, you know that? If I ever need someone to state the obvious I'm going to come running to you" I said.
She held up her hands. "Don't shoot the messenger. You know I'm right. Why bother taking your anger out on me. Go find some yummy Elf to spar with"
I raised an eyebrow. "Aren't you and Boromir together?" I asked.
"If you must poke into my personal business then, yes, we are. I like him, Katie, I really do. But it's not like we're married. I can still look but not touch, so to speak"
I smiled at her. "You wanna come and help me?" I asked.
"What? Spar or find some yummy Elf to spar with you?" She asked.
"Find someone to spar with me. You couldn't fight to save your life," I stated.
She agreed. We took off. Finding someone to spar with proved to be a harder challenge than I originally thought. Apparently not many she-elves fight. "Well if it isn't the she-elf that decided she could take it" I turned to see Aradol.
I sighed. "Aradol, unless you want to fight me, back the hell down. I'm not in the mood to deal with your arrogant ass today" I said.
"This coming from someon who couldn't handle the responsibility of being out on the boarders"
Okay, this guy is seriously pissing me off. I thought. "Believe what you want. As I said, I'm in no mood to deal with you" I turned to leave.
"I challenge you," He said, drawing his sword.
"You challenge me? You want to fight me? What for? You have nothing to prove. But if you want to go through with it, then so be it. I'm not afraid of you and I refuse to back down from a challenge," I said, drawing my sword.
"Enough!" Haldir's voice boomed through the area.
I turned to see my father standing at the end of the vicinity, his eyes dark. "I allowed you to come back to rest, Aradol, not to pick fights" Haldir said.
"Quit protecting your daughter, Haldir. She says she quite capable of taking care of herself, why not let her prove it"
"She proved it when she was on the boarders or do I have to remind you that she saved your life" Haldir hissed.
I eyed Aradol. Something about him startled me. Like how he knew that Haldir was my father. Aradol's hand tightened on the hilt of the sword. "Stay out of business that isn't yours to be concerned with" Aradol almost threatened.
I rolled my eyes. "Aradol, if you had to live my life for one day, you would be begging me to take it back. You don't know what I have to go through each and every day, knowing the outcomes of the lives around me. As of right now, I'm trying to keep The Fellowship together as long as I can and think of a way to save two lives that are in immediate danger. One of which will die soon if I don't do something. You know nothing about me, why bother guessing? Because it's fun? If that's the case, then you have no life of your own and I would highly suggest that you back off now before something happens where you seriously get hurt," I said, eyes darkening.
I sheathed my sword. "I'm not going to fight someone who is childish enough not to see a bigger picture. You're not worth my time"
I walked off with Natalie close by. She didn't say anything. I walked to the Palace. Galadriel was talking with Celeborn. "You're room is up the stairs, the third door on the right" She said.
I raised both of my eyebrows. "That's freaky" Natalie whispered.
I ran up the stairs and took a nice hot bath. Nats whet into her own room. I washed up and got into the dress that had been laid on the bed. It was a metallic silver color with light green embroidery. The sleeves were long and barely covered my hand. The bottom of the dress lightly touched the floor. I slipped on some shoes and in walked a handmaiden. She told me to sit and I obliged. She began twisting my hair on the top of my head and tying it, making it form a net pattern. I stood up and looked at myself in the mirror. The handmaiden left. "This really isn't me at all," I said.
"But the finery does suit you" Legolas stood in the doorway.
"I'm not cut out to be a princess, Legolas. We had a similar discussion at the last dinner, did we not?" I asked.
"Yes, we did; however, you deserve it if nothing else. For everything you've done for The Fellowship. You deserve to be happy. Give Haldir a chance"
"I have to do things that I don't want to do. Do you think I like pushing my own father away? God, Legolas, I hate it! But sometimes, things have to be done. Whether we like or want to do them or not"
"What do you have to do that you would have to push your own father away?"
"The future is bleak. Like I told Boromir, it's going to get worse before it gets better. I…I have to do things that might cost me my life. I knew what was going to happen before I left Rivendell. There's no guarantee that I'll survive this. There is a good chance that I won't. There's a good chance that I'll die soon" the end of my sentence ended in a whisper.
Legolas shook his head. "I don't believe that. I believe that it will get worse before it gets better. But I don't believe that you will die. You're a strong Elf. You're one of the strongest warriors that I've ever met. You've accomplished too much and still have too much to accomplish to die. I don't think that the Valar would be so cruel as to end your life before you begin living it" Legolas said.
"They were cruel enough to take away my mother. They were cruel enough to have me separated from my father and the only family that I had left. They were cruel enough to sit wherever they see all and watch me suffer day after day with the people I had to interact with. I think we're talking about two different deities here," I hissed.
"How can someone who is so caring and loving be so unforgiving and so full of spite?" Legolas asked.
"I hold no malice towards the Valar, but they haven't made my life very easy. Can you tell me what they've given me? Can you name one thing that they have done for me?" I asked.
"Me" he said simply.
I really, really should have seen that one coming. I thought. I smiled. "We really should get down to dinner," I said, avoiding his gaze.
"You won't be able to avoid this forever, melamin. I doubt you'll be able to avoid it for the entire night"
"I can always try"
I walked out of the room and down the stairs. I sat down and ate in silence. I avoided everyone's gaze. I still wasn't happy about the arraignment that Galadriel put me in. Blast her! "I've heard some interesting rumors about you Lady Katherine" Aragorn voice brought me out of my daze.
"Oh really" I said, willing my voice not to crack.
Strider nodded his head. "What are they?" Natalie asked.
"It is not nice to gossip about other people," Boromir said.
"Try telling that to high school students" Nats muttered.
I chuckled. "Tell me Aragorn, would it gossip if you told me what you had heard?" I asked.
"Actually I wanted to know if any of the rumors were true," Estel said.
"What have you heard?" I asked again.
"That you are the daughter of Haldir" Aragorn didn't hesitate.
"Well, if that is the only rumor you've heard, then I must say, I'm better off than I originally thought. And to put your mind at ease, yes, I am Haldir's daughter" I told him.
"How long have you know Miss Katherine?" Sam asked.
"I knew a few months ago. Gandalf and Lord Elrond sat down with Stephanie and I and told us of our heritage. I must say I was rather surprised to find out the bit of information" I said.
"What troubles your mind little one?" Boromir asked.
"Nothing you need to worry yourself about. Just things that I have to see to. If you'll excuse me, I need some air," I said, standing up and leaving the large talan.
I stood outside, hands on the carved railing. There was a slight breeze that cut through my hair and the material of my dress. I sucked in a deep breath and let it out slowly. "Dinner has closed" Haldir said, coming up behind me.
I stayed silent. "Palanwen, I wish you would talk to me," He pleaded.
"What would you have me say?" I asked.
"Anything. I know that this isn't what you want. I know you want to talk to me. Why must you push me away?" He asked.
"Because it's the only way I know how to deal with new emotions and new things that are in my life. I don't know how to deal any other way," I said.
"Come walk with me" he said.
I nodded. If anything the walk would be good for my head. I followed him down the stairs and to a field. It was treeless and the stars shone brightly. The full moon was the only source of light in the small notch of land. "You are a lot like you mother. She dealt with her emotions in the same way you did. She pushed them aside, hoping that they would fade, but they never did. They were always there no matter how hard she pushed. She feared letting other people get close to her for the fact that she didn't want to get hurt" Haldir said.
"What made her like that?" I asked.
He sighed. "She lived near the sea with her family. Her family was going to make her marry someone against her will. Someone she didn't love. She did the only thing she could, she ran. She took refuge in Mirkwood. Thranduil never questioned her about her past, although the Queen knew about it I'm sure"
"What made her change?"
"What makes you think she changed?"
"If she's anything like me, then I know she changed"
"You're right. She did change. She met me and she was quite the sight. She had long flowing dark blond hair. Her gray eyes were dark and her skin was the fairest I had never seen. I was taken with her the moment I saw her in the gardens. I remained in Mirkwood for several weeks, making before leaving with the answer to Lord Celeborn's message. She and I grew close. After I had left, I realized that I loved her. More than anything in this world. I returned to Mirkwood not long after leaving. I asked her to marry me, and she said yes. The day of the ceremony, her parents arrived in Mirkwood. They forbade her to marry me. She said she didn't care what they thought; she was going to go through with it. She was given an ultimatum: If she married me, she was no longer a part of the family. She chose me in the end, but for a second I feared that she would leave with her parents"
I sat down on the ground. "How did you know you were in love with mother?"
He sat down beside me. "When I left for Lothlórien, part of me felt left behind. My heart felt empty. I found I didn't enjoy the things I once did. I found myself thinking about her often, more so I would have liked to admit. Whenever I thought about her, I couldn't breathe. I couldn't picture my life without her. Why do you ask? Are you thinking about a certain Mirkwood Prince?" he teased.
I smiled. It was a true smile. "Is it that obvious? I don't know what I would do without him. He means so much to me. He's helped me through so much when he didn't have to. He was the only one who cared at the time," I said.
"You're taken with him"
"Well, I thought that much was obvious" I said. "I love him. I love him to much, ada"
He pulled me close. "I know you do tinuamin"
I placed my head on his shoulder. I stayed like that for a few minutes before moving. I stood up. "I should get going. I need some sleep before we head out tomorrow" I said.
"I'll see you back to your talan" He said.
We walked back in silence. I went back to my changing room and changed back into my traveling clothes. I came back out and went back to my talan. "Miss Katherine?" Frodo called.
"Yes, Master Baggins"
"Will you sing us a song? It's been a long time since we've heard your voice. Maybe it would help us get to sleep" Frodo said.
I smiled. "Sure why not" After all, you won't be around for too much longer. I'll grant you this one last thing. I silently added. I sat thinking for a moment for a song. A smile graced my lips for a second as I found the perfect song.
"Spend all your time waitingFor that second chance
For a break that would make it okay
There's always some reason
To feel not good enough
And it's hard at the end of the day
I need some distraction
Oh beautiful release
Memories seep from my veins
Let me be empty
And weightless and maybe
I'll find some peace tonight
In the arms of the angel
Fly away from here
From this dark cold hotel room
And the endlessness that you fear
You are pulled from the wreckage
Of your silent reverie
You're in the arms of the angel
May you find some comfort there
So tired of the straight line
And everywhere you turn
There's vultures and thieves at your back
And the storm keeps on twisting
You keep on building the lies
That you make up for all that you lack
It don't make no difference
Escaping one last time
It's easier to believe in this sweet madness oh
This glorious sadness that brings me to my knees
In the arms of an angel
Fly away from here
From this dark cold hotel room
And the endlessness that you fear
You are pulled from the wreckage
Of your silent reverie
You're in the arms of the angel
May you find some comfort here
You're in the arms of the angel
May you find some comfort here"
"Where did you hear of such a song?" Aragon asked in a hushed whisper. My songs had placed the Hobbits in a peaceful sleep. "Elves rarely speak of angels because they don't believe in them"
"An Elf I may be, Estel, but I shouldn't have to remind you that I was brought up in a mortal world, brought up as a mortal, so therefore I would know of their beliefs"
"Either way, Elf or mortal, that song was very beautiful" Boromir said.
Aragorn shook his head in agreement. I smiled. "Thank you. I thought it to be sort of apropos for the moment"
I stood up and said, "I'm going to bed. I need sleep"
I walked over to my bedroll and crawled down into the soft material. I woke up the next morning, feeling far from relax and rested. Totally the opposite actually. I groaned as I stood and packed my belongs. I walked out of my talan and went straight for the river Anduin. I found several Elves loading supplies into the boats furnished for us by the Lord and Lady. I grabbed a piece of Lembas and went on my way. I found Natalie wrapped in Boromir's arms. I cleared my throat and they immediately separated. Natalie glared at me. "Oh get over it. It's not like you've been hiding what you really feel for one another. Personally, I couldn't be happier for you Nats. You deserve to be happy especially after everything you've been through for the past few years of your life" I said.
I walked off. I needed to at least have one relaxing moment before I left. God only knew when and even if I was ever going to see Lothlórien again. I hadn't see Legolas all morning and I was curious as to where he went off to. "Palanwen" Galadriel called.
"What can I do for you?" I asked.
"I wish for you to come with me. I have something to show you," She said.
I eyed her, but followed her anyway. She went into a glade and filled a silver-colored ewer from a small spring. In the middle stood a basin. It was ornate with some moss covering the edge. "Will you look into the mirror?" She asked.
"I know what is to come. Why bother showing me what I already know?" I asked.
She smiled. "You may have been graced with the knowledge of the future, young Palanwen, but you still have much to learn. Things have changed. You have changed the fate of Middle Earth. Nenya has shown me how you have changed things. Much is different now that you are here. The future has changed because of your actions. Now I ask you again, Palanwen, will you look into the mirror?"
I stared at the basin. "Yes" I said.
What choice did I have? It's not like I really had one. Something must have disturbed her a good bit to have her show me the mirror and the possible future. I thought.
"Not possible future, young one, the future that will occur" Galadriel corrected.
I scowled. "That's almost annoying. A person's thoughts are personal. They shouldn't be listened to," I reprimanded.
She remained quiet. Instead she poured the water into the basin. I stepped up to the stone basin and gazed into the watery mirror.
After what seemed like hours, I pushed myself away from the mirror before I could see anything else. I gasped for breath. "That's it then? That's the end?" I asked.
"The mirror isn't deceitful, Palanwen. It shows what will possibly happen, or in your case definitely happen," The Elven Queen said.
I walked away. I needed air, no what I really needed was a psychiatrist. How could she, in good conscious, show me that? How could she show anyone that? It wasn't right. "You look like someone who has been deeply disturbed," Legolas said.
"Deeply disturbed doesn't even begin to explain what I am at this current moment"
"Mani naa ta?"
I shook it off. "Nothing really, I'm just tired and Galadriel just had to show me her mirror. I didn't like what I saw" I said.
"Then I won't ask you to tell me," He said.
I thanked him and hugged him. I didn't understand how he could be so understanding, so thoughtful. We spent the last few peaceful hours in each other's company. The Fellowship was called to Galadriel and Celeborn. Ah, present time. I thought.
I stood away from the gift-giving area; having already received mine. I smiled when I saw Galadriel hand Frodo the light of Earendil. She has no idea how useful that was going to come in in the future. "Why don't you join your friends?" Haldir asked.
"I'm going to be spending the better part of the next few months with them. Some time alone will do us all some good," I stated.
"Come walk with me Palanwen" He said.
I turned from The Fellowship and walked away, following my father. "I fear for your life," He stated.
"What? The big, tough, Lothlórien March Warden fears for my life?" I asked, laughing a bit.
"It is no laughing matter, Palanwen," he scolded. "Once you leave these boarders, I will not be able to protect you"
"Ada, I don't need protection. I'm perfectly capable of handling things on my own without the help of others" I said, exasperated.
"And yet you rely on others for help" He said.
"Okay, see, that just contradicted everything I just said"
"But it is the truth is it not?" He asked.
"Perhaps. I do lean on others more than I probably should. It's not wise for my health or the health of the person I'm currently leaning on. But I know what you're doing. You want to try to convince me to stay and to be completely honest I would, but I owe it to someone right now. I need to do something. I can't stay," I said.
"I understand. You need to see this through to the end" He said.
"You don't understand, daddy. It's a matter of honor. What kind of person would I be if I left Frodo, after giving him my promise that I would protect him?" I asked.
"He has others to do that as well," Haldir argued.
I smiled. "Yes, he does, but I'm one of those special cases. I can not only protect him by fighting off Orc, Wraith, or demon, but because of my knowledge, because of the things that I know in the future, I can help him" I said.
"You've seen the future?" he asked.
"Yeah, and I hate it. Sure in the end we'll win, but it's getting there that bothers me" I said.
"I shouldn't ask you, but what does happen?" He asked.
I smiled. "Then don't ask. No one should know what the future holds. The same goes for me. I would be thrilled if I didn't know what was to come, but at the same time, I wouldn't be the same person. I wouldn't be who I am now if I didn't know. I fight harder and longer to protect my friends to keep them safe because I fear the future. I fear that we are going to need everyone by the end"
"But it could also lead to your death" He said.
"Yeah, it could. But I'm too stubborn to die. I've come too along too much to die now in the middle of the war" I said.
"You just make sure that you keep that in mind. I don't want to have to bury my daughter next to her mother," He said.
"Trust me ada, that's not going to happen. You're stuck with me for the rest of time"
He smiled. "May the Valor help me" he prayed.
I scoffed. "I have to go," I said.
"Take care of yourself Palanwen"
"Always and forever" I said, hugging him.
I went back to the bank where our boats were. Gimli was having a bit of trouble getting into the boat. I smiled. I gracefully got into the boat with Aragorn and Frodo. "Showoff" Gimli said.
"You could push your pride aside and ask for help Master Dwarf," I said.
"Hold your tongue," he said.
I sat down next to Frodo. It was long after that we were off. I wasn't too pleased about spending 10 days in a river in a boat, but I feared what would happen afterwards more than anything.
The days seemed to meld together. I had trouble keeping count. We finally reached the Aragonath and that's when the real butterflies in my stomach started acting up. We stopped close to the Falls of Ráuros and made camp. Of course for me that meant, making sure I had everything I needed. My sword was close to my side; my hand on the scabbard. "We cross the lake at nightfall. Hide the boats and continue on foot. We approach Mordor from the north." Aragorn said.
"Oh, yes? It's just a simple matter of finding out way through Emyn Muil? An impassable labyrinth of razor sharp rocks! And after that, it gets even better! Festering, stinking marshlands, far as the eye can see!" Gimli said.
"That is our road. I suggest you take some rest and recover your strength, Master Dwarf" Aragorn said, in an authoritative tone.
"Recover my…?! Phrrrrr" Gimli sputtered, outraged by Aragorn's statement.
I looked around and I didn't see Boromir or Frodo, my mind froze. They're were gone already? I thought. I had to time this right. "Where's Frodo?" Merry asked.
I took a deep breath. Something was amiss. That was obvious. The air seemed hard to breath. Knowing what was going to happen didn't seem to ease my nerves. "I'm going for a walk," I announced.
"Don't stray too far away from camp," Aragorn ordered.
I waved him off. When I was a safe distance away from camp, I pulled my sword out. My eyes were alert and my ears heard every little noise. It wasn't long before I heard the clash of metal. I ran to the fighting area. Boromir was already involved in the fighting and I couldn't see Frodo anywhere, which meant he was on his way, the long way, back to camp. I cut into an Uruk that came at me. The cut in his stomach oozed with blood and just to add effect, I cut his head off. I moved onto the next Uruk and the next. I didn't stop, I couldn't. Not that I had any idea of how to keep Boromir alive.
I somehow had lost him in all of the commotion and fighting. I heard his horn. No! Oh please no! I prayed.
I ran as fast as my legs could carry me. I ran past Aragorn, not that he seemed to notice. He was too involved in his own fighting. I ran down the hill, almost tripping over my own feet in the process. Nice! And I'm supposed to be part of the most graceful race in Middle Earth? I thought.
I finally got to him and saw him slaying beast after beast, never relenting. I saw the main Uruk. He had his bow out and first arrow notched. "Boromir, don't stay in the same place. Keep moving!" I shouted.
At least I got his attention. Boromir's and some other unwanted attention. The main Uruk turned to me, his eyes narrowed, and his opened his mouth and roared. Chills were sent down my spine. He brought back his arrow and pointed it to me. "Well at least I got his attention away from Boromir"
Though this wasn't how I had planned it, even if my plan was minuscule. I moved out of the way before he shot the arrow. I had managed to get close enough to him that his bow wouldn't do him any good. I kicked out with my right foot brought it back in front of me, pivoted on it and delivered a roundhouse kick to his bow, which broke it in half. He snarled, bearing his teeth and fangs.
I stuck my tongue out at him. He withdrew his sword and advanced. I took a few steps back, not wanting to get hit with his sword. He went to cut me in half, but I blocked it and kicked him in the stomach. He didn't move. On to plan "b". I didn't have the strength to beat him, so I opted to outsmart him, which was relatively easy. I took a step to the right and then around. I didn't like where I was. I didn't like being in the forest. Too many trees to bounce off of. Or bounce into. He took a step forward and I took a step back. He droved his sword out towards me and I hit it away with mine. We kept going. I parried mostly, looking for a weak point. There was none. Why was nothing ever simple? Why did it have to be so damn difficult? By this time I had gained a small audience. I couldn't see Merry or Pippin anywhere, which lead me to believe that they had been captured. I didn't want that to happen, but if we were going to find Gandalf in Fangorn Forest, they needed to be captured. Aragorn was poised, ready to spring into action at a moments notice. I made eyes contact with him, silently telling him to back down; that I could handle it. And I could, with a little bit of time.
He went to attack me from above. My sword collided with his, stopping his attack. He pushed down on mine. Eep! Not strong enough, not strong enough. I thought. I was pushed to my knees. It wasn't easy, but hey, I rolled away from the beast. Don't ask me how I did it; I have no idea.
I stood up and faced him, again. He left his sword lying on the ground and came at me with his bare hands. In one fell swoop my sword was thrown from my grip and I was hoisted, not very gently into the air, by my neck. My feet dangled away from the ground. I couldn't breath. Suddenly he stopped and looked down. I followed his gaze and saw part of a sword stuck in his chest. He dropped me and I landed roughly on my rear end.
The sword was pulled out and he fell back, dead. I coughed. "What *cough* took *cough* you so damn long?" I asked.
"You seemed like you were handling it very well. We didn't want to interfere" Aragorn shrugged.
"Are you asking for an early grave?" I asked eyeing the soon to be king.
"Empty threats, mellonamin, empty threats" he said.
"So you think," I muttered under my breath.
I picked up my sword. "They took Merry and Pippin" Boromir said, sadly.
I almost told him to get over it and that they would be okay, but I kept my mouth shut. I had saved Boromir and survived. Okay so I barely survived, but I survived, nonetheless. They took off for camp. I saw Boromir's horn lying on the ground. Some things needed to be. I knew that Boromir's cleaved horn was going to get into Faramir's hands as well as Denethor's hands. I picked the pieces up and hid them within my cloak. I caught up with what was left of the Fellowship. I saw Sam and Frodo walking away from the eastern bank. My eyes filled with tears. I could no longer help Frodo. I could no long guide him and protect him. All of the pain he would have to go through and for one stupid little piece of jewelry. I sighed. I didn't hear the conversation behind me, but I knew what they were saying anyway. I heard Gimli holler and I turned. "Come, Katherine, we must get to Merry and Pippin" Legolas said.
I nodded. "I'll catch up with you in a few minutes" I said.
"Be quick" Aragorn ordered.
I nodded again. They took off and I waited until they were out of eyesight. I loaded up some of the stuff that wasn't taken and loaded it into a boat. I placed his horn on top and sent it down the falls. I took off after Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and Boromir.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Author's Note: Chapter 13 is now out, and I know it was almost two week later than I said. But I had two projects due, a paper to write, Chemistry test to study for, Chemistry labs to finish, and four Japanese assignment per week to do. It wasn't a pretty sight. Anyway, The Battle of Amon Hen is finished. In the next chapter, they will find Gandalf again, and I think they'll head for Edoras. Look for it to be out in about 3 to 4 weeks. I have a week off for Easter Break in there, so I should get a lot done then. I'm also down to the last 4 to 5, maybe 6 chapters of the story, but when I'll be completely finished, I do not know. If no one noticed, the site where I get my Elvish, is on my bio. I'm also writing a Harry Potter Fan fic, in what little spare time I have. I usually write it when I'm a bit stuck on places on this one. Is anyone interesting? Should I post it? I'm curious? Anyway, that's about it for now.
Elvish Translations:
Hin - Child
Amin Hiraetha - forgive me
Melamin - my love
ada - father
tinuamin - my daughter
mani naa ta? - What is it?
mellonamin - my friend