Disclaimer in chapter 1
"..." -Talking
"~...~" -Speaking Elvish
*...* -Mind connection
Chapter 8: The Fellowship Departs
As Legolas said his goodbyes to Arwen, I waited silently in the corner, smiling at their obvious love. I must admit, I was shocked when I found out they had been courting for decades. The only reason I found out was because the two announced their engagement at the feast the night previously.
He released her after giving her a loving kiss and came to say farewell to me.
"If you die on this quest, I swear to the Valar I'll bring you back and kill you again!" I threatened hugging him so tight you could hear his bones crack as he tried to pry me off.
"Aranel...can't...breathe!" He wheezed. I laughed and released him, ruffling his 'perfect' blonde hair and smirked when he whined and tried to fix it again. "At that rate you could have killed me faster than an orc!" He joked and I cuffed him on the shoulder.
"Not funny! Get out of here!" I say and push him towards the rest of the Fellowship. I had already said my goodbyes that day to the rest of the Fellowship with the exception of Aragorn, who wasn't here yet. Thankfully we said farewells last night.
Elrond soon arrived with Aragorn following behind him as I stood next to Arwen. I had a light purple dress on and my normal circlet while she wore a dark blue dress. I watched Aragorn stand with his group as Elrond started his speech.
"The Ring-bearer is setting out on the Quest of Mount Doom. On you who travel with him, no oath nor bond is laid to go further than you will. Farewell. Hold to your purpose," Elrond said as Legolas and Aragorn looked at Arwen and I.
*Good luck, brother. Tell...tell Aragorn that I will always love him, no matter the circumstance.* I said to my brother, eyes tearing up.
*As long as you tell Arwen the same from me. Farewell, dear sister. ~May your ways be green and golden.~* He said softly as a single tear rolled down my cheek.
"May the blessing of the Elves and Men and all Free Folk go with you." Elrond finished.
"The Fellowship awaits the Ring-bearer," Gandalf announced as I turned my gaze to Aragorn. I smiled softly when I saw him wearing my Evenstar.
Frodo led the Fellowship out of Rivendell, Aragorn taking up the end. Legolas sent him a suspicious look before moving along. Aragorn half-way turned then looked at me with a small smile before leaving himself.
I looked down at the ground sadly then followed the rest of the Elves that were at the gates but instead departed to my room rather than the dining hall, for it was early in the morning and few has had breakfast.
I closed my door behind me and put on my Ranger attire, grabbing and strapping on my weapons as I went. I packed food, a bedroll, and a few extra sets of clothes along with other things a Ranger might need.
My part in this tale was done, for now. It would be many months until I had a part to play again. As much as I wanted to, I knew I could not follow the Fellowship, I would meet with them again another way. This I knew but I did not know how.
I left towards the stable silently, saddling Vanya and leaving Rivendell as a Ranger once more.
A/N: So the vote ended up being that she would meet up with the Fellowship later. I already have a place planned but I wont tell you where so you'll have to wait. Don't worry...I'll update soon. In the next chapter there will be a time break, fast-forwarding a few months. Oh, and don't get mad about ArwenxLegolas, I told you there would be some in the 'summary'. Bye and thanks for reading! (Sorry if it's short, I'm going to my Aunt's so I had to hurry and write this!)