A/N: Hello, hello, hello :D I'm so glad to be here, guys. So, here we are, this chapter is about the Council of Elrond. By the way, sorry to all Boromir fans, but personally he's not one of my favorite characters, so I added a few negative comments about him from Sunglee's point of view.

StellaoftheStars-Hannon le, Stella, your kind words are inspiring me so much and they're encouraging me to continue :D I'm glad you love Sunglee as a character and Sunglee/Legolas. *SPOILER* *SPOILER* The next chapter will have ONLY Sunglee/Legolas scene, so be prepared :D

Arella-Thanks for reviewing, my friend. I knew there would be a flaw with the ages. You see, I wanted to make Arwen and Aragorn know each other since Arwen was young and I though that Aragorn's age wouldn't matter, since he's one of the Dunedain. Also, to all stories and sites I searched, Legolas appeared being round 3000 years old, which is approximately 20 in human years. But thank you for noticing it :)

Disclaimer: YES! I own Lord of the Rings. (Tolkien: WHAT THE HELL?) Just kidding, just kidding, I don't own it.

Two hours later, Sunglee was on her way to the council her father had announced her. It would take place in a small square in the garden surrounded by pillars. Sungee had changed for the council and now she was wearing a simple, floor-length, dark purple gown and on her wavy hair she had put a small, silver crown, like the one her father was wearing from time to time.

Most representatives of Middle Earth were already seated in a circle, talking among themselves. The fact that the Dwarves were looking extremely cautiously at the Elves did not remain unnoticed from the Rivendell princess. This hate between the two races was sadden her, for she supported the harmony between all creatures of Middle Earth-at least all the good ones.

Legolas was already there, looking excited and nervous at the same time, knowing that this council was of great importance. Sunglee took her seat next to him and greeted her good friend with a smile, which the young Elf returned. Sunglee could feel her cheeks turning deep red, but tried to calm down and looked at the other messengers. She could not hide her surprise when she saw Boromir, the son of Denethor, being there. Denethor was the Steward of Gondor, something like a ruler until the king would be crowned.

Then her father appeared, followed by Frodo and Gandalf the Grey. All conversations stopped at once. Sunglee smiled pleasantly at Frodo and he nodded, answering to her unasked question if he was alright. He and Gandalf sat down, but her father remained stood to greet his guests. When he spoke, his voice was calm, but full of determination.

'Strangers from district lands, friends of old. You have been summoned here to answer the threat of Mordor. Middle Earth stands upon the brink of destruction. None can escape it. You will unite or you will fall. Each race is bound to this fate-this one doom'

There was a small pause, during of which nobody spoke, as they were all thinking about his words. Sunglee thought that not all messengers knew the true reason of their coming. Lord Elrond turned towards Frodo and gestured to a small table in the middle.

'Bring forth the Ring, Frodo' he told him.

The Hobbit stood up, placed the Ring on the table and returned to his seat. Sunglee, although knowing the situation because of her dream and her father's explanations, gasped loudly at its sight. The One Ring, the Ring of Power, was there, glowing in the sunlight. And everybody was sharing her feelings. Lord Elrond sat down, thinking.

'Sauron's Ring', whispered Legolas next to her, looking at the Ring, which seemed to be mumbling.

'So it is true', Boromir spoke.

The others looked at him and the son of Denethor stood up, walking around.

'In a dream, I saw the Eastern sky grow dark. But in the West, a pale light lingered. A voice was crying "The doom is near at hand, Isildur's Bane is found"'

But that is similar to my dream, thought the she-elf, but it was the only thing she could think, because the next second Boromir stretched his hand to reach for the Ring.

What is he doing?

Her father, making the same thought, stood up. For the first time Sunglee saw him really scared.

'Boromir!' he shouted.

Before anyone could understand what was happening, Gandalf stood up and spoke a spell. It was the spell that was engraved on the Ring. Even if she could not understand the words, Sunglee would have guessed it, for the dark tongue of Mordor caused her such a terrible headache that she had to close her eyes.

'Ash Nazg Durbatuluk, Ash Nazg Gimbatul, Ash Nazg Thrakatuluk, Agh Burzum-ishi Krimpatul!'

The princess, even with closed eyes, could feel the light around her darken and the air rumble. Legolas groaned slightly and she understood he was feeling the same pain with her. The Mordor language had a very negative influence on Elves. Worried for her father, she opened her eyes. He was alright, only touching his forehead, but after a few seconds he was better and the sky became clear again. Her father turned to Gandalf, having lost his calmness.

'Never before has anyone dared utter words of that tongue here, in Imladris'

'I do not ask for pardon, Master Elrond' answered the wizard 'for the Black Speech of Mordor may yet be heard in every corner of the West. The Ring is altogether evil.'

The Elves, Dwarves and most Men nodded in agreement. But then Boromir spoke again and he could not hide his enthusiasm.

'It is a gift! A gift to the foes of Mordor! Why not use it? Long has my father, the Steward of Gondor, kept the forces of Mordor at bay. By the blood of our people are your lands kept safe. Give Gondor the weapon of the enmy. Let us use it against him.'

The only reason Sunglee did not face him was the promise she had given to her father. But deep down she was fighting with her anger. How could he not see the truth? Was he already tempted by the Ring?

'You can not wield it' it was the first time Aragorn spoke since the beginning of the council. 'None of us can. The One Ring answers to Sauron alone. It has no other master'

Hannon le, Aragorn.

'And what would a Ranger know on this matter?' asked Boromir with arrogance.

At that point Legolas's patience abandoned him and he stood up to defend his friend, winning a smile from the Rivendell princess.

'This is no mere Ranger' said Legolas. 'He is Aragorn, son of Arathorn. You owe him your allegiance.'

Sunglee saw Frodo looking at Aragorn, wondering if this was true. He would never guess that the man who had saved him was something much more than a Ranger.

As much Legolas's words had impressed Frodo, they did not influence Boromir's opinion. Instead, he looked at Aragorn with despise.

'Aragorn? This is Isildur's heir?'

Now it was time for Sunglee's patience to abandon her. She stood up herself and raised her chin, making the age difference with her sister seem even lesser.

'And heir to the throne of Gondor' she added, achieving both supporting Aragorn and reminding Boromir that his father's rule was not permanent.

'Selde' Lord Elrond said warningly.

'Havo dad, Legolas' Aragorn told the Mirkwood prince, not wanting to cause arguments at such an important council. The two Elves sat down again.

'Gondor has no king' Boromir commented. 'Gondor NEEDS no king'

'You have only one choice' Lord Elrond spoke again, returning to the main problem. 'The Ring must be destroyed.'

Her father's words calmed Sunglee down, but she had the feeling that there was a difficulty in this. Before she could think better about this, a dwarf spoke.

'Then what are we waiting for?'

And with these words he took the axe next to him, stood up and struck the Ring with it. A scary sound was heard, the axe broke and the dwarf was tossed back. Sunglee's dark grey eyes widened when she saw the Ring being still intact, confirming her previous thought.

'The Ring can not be destroyed, Gimli, son of Gloin, by any craft that we here possess' the Lord of Rivendell calmly explained. 'The Ring was made in the fires of Mount Doom. Only there can it be unmade. It must be taken deep into Mordor and cast back into the fiery chasm from whence it came. One of you must do this'

Mount Doom…The image of the volcano appeared in Sunglee's mind. Somehow it was logical that its fires would be the end of the Ring. Something useful to forge an object would be its destruction.

Minutes of death silence passed. No one volunteered or made a suggestion about what was best to do. And then spoke the one Sunglee liked less.

'One does not simply walk into Mordor' said Boromir, now without his previous eagerness. Its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep. The great Eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire, ash and dust. The very air you breathe is a poisonous fume. Not with ten thousand men could you do this. It is folly.'

Legolas stood up again and this time he was angry. Sunglee had never seen him like that again and she could almost say she was afraid of him.

'Have you heard nothing Lord Elrond has said? The Ring must be destroyed!'

'And I suppose you think you are the one to do it?' asked the dwarf who had tried to destroy the Ring, the dwarf Lord Elrond had called Gimli.

'And if we fail, what then?' interfered Boromir. 'What happens when Sauron takes back what is his?'

Alright then, let us sit here without doing anything, thought the she-elf, balling her hands into fists.

'I will be dead before I see the Ring in the hands of an elf!' Gimli yelled.

If Sauron had appeared right in the middle of the square, he would not have caused the explosion that followed. All Elves, including Sunglee, stood up and started arguing with the Dwarves, while the Men were arguing among themselves and Gandalf with Boromir. Legolas stretched his hands to prevent his kin from fighting, but this did not prevent them to continue arguing. Suddenly a high voice was heard, a voice that belonged to the person who had suffered so much to bring the Ring here.

'I will take it!' shouted Frodo, making everyone stop and look at him, Gandalf not without sadness.

'I will take the Ring to Mordor' Frodo repeated. 'Although…I do not know the way'

Gandalf walked towards him and put a hand on his shoulder.

'I will help you bear this burden, Frodo Baggins. As long as it is yours to bear'

Hearing these words, Sunglee looked at her father, her eyes pleading him to let her volunteer. But he shook his head and only thanks to her good manners she did not start crying. And it would become worse.

'If by my life or death I can protect you, I will' Aragorn declared determined. He went to Frodo and knelt in front of him. 'You have my sword'

Sunglee closed her eyes, thinking of Arwen. Her poor sister. She would be away from Aragorn again and this time for who knew how long. She also had a feeling about who would volunteer next and her heart felt a terrible pain when the feeling came true.

'And you have my bow' Legolas said with his love for adventures clear in his voice.

This time, Sunglee could not prevent a low sob that escaped her lips, but managed to turn it into a cough. She looked at him, at the most important person in her life together with her family, at the person she would sacrifice her life for without second thought. Their eyes met and Sunglee could swear that she saw sadness in them, despite the willingness he had volunteered with.

Then Gimli and Boromir decided to join them and now they were five. Not an important amount, considering the quest they would start. But suddenly another known voice was heard and Sam ran to them from behind some bushes. Apparently he was overhearing.

'Mr. Frodo is not going anywhere without me' he said folding his arms in front of his chest and the princess smiled at his loyalty to his friend. Her father seemed to have the same opinion, for he seemed rather amused than angry.

'No indeed, it is hardly possible to separate you, even when he is summoned to a secret council and you are not'

If this was not enough, Merry and Pippin appeared behind two pillars and stood next to Frodo.

'We are coming too!' Pippin announced.

'You would have to send us home tied up in a sack to stop us!' Merry agreed.

'Anyway' continued Pippin 'you need people of intelligence on this sort of…mission…quest…thing'

'Well, that rules you out, Pip' Merry commented, making Sunglee laugh, despite the fear and sadness that was growing inside her.

Her father looked at them and a smile of pride and awe appeared on his face.

'Nine companions' he said formally. 'So be it. You shall be the Fellowship of the Ring'

'Great!' exclaimed Pippin. 'Now, where are we going?'

Elvish words/phrases used:

Hannon le- Thank you.

Selde- Daughter

Havo dad- Sit down

Also, the spell Gandalf used:

Ash Nazg Durbatuluk, Ash Nazg Gimbatul, Ash Nazg Thrakatuluk, Agh Burzum-ishi Krimpatul- One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the Darkness bind them.

A/N: Ok, my friends, another chapter has come to an end. Next chapter will have Sunglee and Legolas say farewell to each other before the departure of the Fellowship. Can't wait for your reviews, which give me so much courage :)