It was the morning, and as of the moment we are heading
"into the wild"
as Aragorn said. But when the boys found out they were going to see the Elves in Rivendell, they were happier than most would be. I looked amazed at my friends, and spoke. "You do that I am an elf right Sam?" Pippin spoke back,
"Well even if you are, you really don't seem like it." I frowned and turned to Aragorn and Frodo. "Do I not look like an Elf?" Frodo and Aragorn just kept on walking. I sighed and mumbled to myself. "I guess not." The conversation shortly after changed to one of food.
We walked a great distance, and on the first night of our six day journey, we were too sleep in the Great Watchtower of Amon Sul. When night was falling fast, Aragorn had laid out four swords, one for each hobbit. I walked with him when he said that he was going to look around.
Only after 20 minutes of walking we sat down on rocks that were sprawled out at random, on the grassy plain. He started a small fire, and just looked at it, as if he was lost in thought. I moved closer and grabbed his face softly with both hands. My fingers moved against his slightly bearded cheek, I spoke softly.
"Much is clouding your thoughts my friend" He looked back into my eyes, "As is yours Alyan" I looked down and put my hands back into my lap. I only spoke above a whisper, "As is always Aragorn." He looked at me with an unreadable face.
"I am sure Frodo and the rest of the Hobbits will get by safely, you should not worry" he said. I laughed, but it was a hallow one at the most. "May I ask something of you?" I said while looking into his eyes once more. He nodded. "If something were to happen to me, I would want to make sure Sam, Merry, Pippen and especially Frodo are in safe care." He nodded once more and spoke: "I shall do my best, friend" I smiled and just looked into the flames. We sat in silence once more.
I jumped up, startled by the sound of hooves. I awoke Aragorn who slept silently next to me. And once his eyes fluttered open I yelled. "They are here!" He got up quickly. And we ran to the Watchtower, I positioned my bow at the ready. And when I saw one in sight, I shot. And that is what happened; I kept on shooting, one arrow after another. But it seemed that could not help Frodo. He was stabbed in the shoulder,
"Frodo!"
I yelled while dropping to the floor next to him. He looked weak, cold, and defenseless. I looked at Aragorn who was on the other side of him. "What can we do?" I asked franticly. He pulled the sword out of him.
"He was stabbed by a Morgul Blade." He spoke gravely while the blade itself looks as if it turned into ash and went away in the air, "Ahh!" Frodo yelled out in anguish. Aragorn looked at us. "I cannot do anything, he needs elvish medicine."
Sam spoke up. "But Rivendell is still six days away!"
We were now in the forest. Aragorn laid Frodo down. "What is happening to him?" I asked.
The ranger replied back: "He is passing into the shadow world… If we do not save him, he will turn into a Wraith." He told Sam quickly to run off to find a plant to help to stop the poison, he left as well. I bent down and looked at Frodo closely. He reached into his pocket and pulled out the ring. He spoke hoarsely.
"If I don't make it, you need to finish it." He let it drop on my lap. My eyes watered, I spoke softly in a calming voice.
"Now my friend, you shall not say such things" I kissed his forehead. He closed his eyes once more. I got up off the ground, and put the ring on a silver chain that was once again around my neck. I hid it with my shirt well.
A woman came, on a white horse. She was beautiful, who was this woman? She said something softly to Frodo, in some type of language, in which I could not understand. Merry asked quietly.
"Who is that?"
Sam replied back:
"she is an elf"
I stared at her in awe, could our race be that beautiful? She quickly picked up Frodo and put him on the white horse. Aragorn came over to her. They seem to have bickered for only a moment. Before she leapt on her horse, and went into a full gallop. I panicked, "where is she taking him?" I asked, "To Rivendell, now let us go" he said shortly.
-Rivendell, 7 days later-
This place was something different from the Shire completely; it was amazing, and delicate. We have been here for only two days. But every way I turn there is something to stare at, the intricate wood carvings, to the people. All seemed fragile, but deadly. It was at this time I was being sent to talk with Lord Elrond. But it seemed I was a tad bit lost since I am now in the courtyard. Huffing I sat down on a bench, looking into the water next to me. I looked different as well. My hair nicely sat upon my head, while I still wore shorts and a tunic, it was not of white and brown, but of a silky material of white and cream. I still carried the ring of power around my neck. But soon hoofs made me look up suddenly, someone was coming. And true to my word, there was another Elf, who arrived on horseback. He just like all the other Elves was a beautiful man. But he had a certain glow to him. I got up and walked nervously over to him, "Am I truly afraid to talk to him?" I said in my head. He jumped off the horse and looked around. I spoke up
"Excuse me, but do you by chance know where the study of Elrond is?" He looked me at as if analyzing me.
"Why yes, I am heading there as well. Shall we walk together then?" He asked in such a kind tone. I nodded and turned around and waited for him to lead the way. We walked the halls casually, he spoke up. "My name is Legolas Greenleaf, son of Thranduil, Prince of Mirkwood, of the Woodland Realm." I laughed and he looked at me, surprised at my outburst.
"I am sorry, that is just a long title to tell to another" He smiled crookedly. I asked "So you are a Prince? Sir Greenleaf" He nodded and spoke again
"I am, but for right now, I am a warrior ready to serve for Middle Earth" My eyes seemed to enlarge at such a statement. He whispered something to me in that language from before. I smiled and quickly corrected him.
"Oh, I do not speak that language nor can I understand it" He looked at me in disbelief. And was about to say something but I interrupted, "Ah here is the study, I shall be out shortly sir Greenleaf, so you may go in."
I opened and closed the door quickly. And looking around the study I found Elrond. I walked over to him, standing in front of him. I cleared my throat. He looked up and smiled. "Ms Alyan, if I remember correctly?" He asked. I just nodded my head in a yes. And stood quietly while he told me his thoughts.