I couldn't help but feel like someone had punched me and taking the breath out of my lungs. I felt butterflies and then the need to throw up. Going on this quest would not be easy, I was well aware of the task at hand, yet there was this sudden spark that had been lit inside of me. The need to go on an adventure was too great to pass on. Adrian had a baffled look on his face, like he couldn't quite believe what Lord Elrond had just said, but in his eyes I could see excitement. Like a child having been told he had the permission to drive the car of his dream. Erik on the other hand looked thoughtful, as if analyzing what the mission would imply. Finally, after what felt like an eternity (but really, was just a minute or two) of me and Adrian watching him with curiosity and him completely disregarding our looks, he took a deep breath and smiled.

"I think we might be able to do this, don't you guys think?" he was teasing, always teasing.

"Why of course we can do this, with my dashing good looks anything is possible and nothing is impossible" Adrian said as he winked at Lord Elrond, whom in return arched a playful eyebrow as Gandalf laughed out loud.

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After the meeting we all went to our different rooms and got settled in. I know Adrian wouldn't bother taking a bath until later but I on the other hand really wanted to shower. Unfortunately it took a little bit longer to bath here; as you had to warm the water first, but it was pleasant to use the body oils the maid had left in the bathroom. Shortly after I found myself in Erik's room waiting for him to choose his clothes so we could go eat.

"Do you think they'll like us?" I quietly asked.

"What do you mean?"

"Please, don't answer my question with another question, you know I hate that. What I mean is; do you think we'll fit in the group? We are young, inexperienced and-" "And everyone starts somewhere, don't worry, I'm sure if the hobbits can manage, so can we" He said without a doubt while pulling a belt on.

"So, ready my Lady?" He said while offering me his arm. "Always handsome" I replied with a wink.

To our surprise, as soon as we entered the room we were greeted by loud noises and laughter.

"Hey Erik! Drag my sister over here would ya! I saved you guys a place!" Adrian yelled from the farthest table there was, gaining everyone's attention and a few chuckles from the elves who had escorted us. Adrian had indeed saved us each a seat on his left side.

"so" I said while sitting down "care to introduce us to everyone Adriansito?" Introductions were not necessary to be honest, then again it would have appeared weird for us, especially me, to just sit down and talk to our company as if we had already met them.

"I must say our dearest Adrian was not laying when he said his sister was something else! I am pleased to meet you, I am Bilbo Baggins and this here is my nephew Frodo" the after mentioned simply nodded and smiled shyly. "And this here is-"

"Peregrin Took and this here on my right is Meriadoc Brandybuck as well as Samwise Gamgee and this man right here is Strider, my lady" Said Pippin rudely interrupting Bilbo.

"Nice to meet you both, I heard you journey here was unexpected?" Inquired Aragorn.

"Unexpected would be an understatement" said Erik as he proceeded to tell everyone the story of how we got here. In return we got to hear the over dramatized version of how they got here told by none other than the hobbits with clarifications done now and then by Strider.

Over all, it was a very good evening.

"Guys, why don't we take a walk through the gardens? I've always wondered what they looked like" I said to Erik and Adrian while looping my arms around theirs. "Sure! Why not?" Adrian said "I am so full, I feel like I might explode hahahaha!"

We found a big rock by a pond and laid out on it. "It all feels surreal." Murmured Adrian, so quiet we might've not heard it had we not been so close to each other. "Surreal sounds like a pretty big work coming from you Addie" Said Erik "Shut up lover boy, your one to talk. Using the word ghetto to describe the Kentucky fried chicken by our house, shame on you boy!"

"Way to ruin the mood guys!" I said in between laughter. "It's true! That place is not ghetto, it is magical." Exclaimed Adrian, with a voice so full of conviction it sounded ridiculous. At that point all three of us were laughing uproariously, writhing on the ground like a bunch of idiots. The situation only got worse when Erik, in full blown laughter, rolled on his left side effectively falling off the rock and into the pond, only reviving the full blown laughter from me and Adrian. Every time we thought the laughter had died down, we would take a look at Erik and be in a fit of giggles once more.

It all ended with an awkward cough coming from behind us, which made us abruptly stop. Six sets of eyes moved at the same time to stare at the stranger, who was in fact Glorfindel.

"Sorry to interrupt, I just thought I'd let you all know that as of tomorrow you will start your training."

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HEY GUUYYYSSS. I am so lazy. I really am, I am so so so sorry, I deeply apologize. I believe I have zero discipline of myself. I will try this once more, and try harder to make it work. I am sorry if the story seemed bad or awkward in the beginning, I've been working on my writing skills, I hope it has paid off a little bit. Hope you guys enjoyed!