I followed my father into a large area, beautifully lit by the sun. The small flowers peeking out, freshly blooming. The birds happily chirping. The sound of running water softly in the background. The scene was a strong contrast to the conversational atmosphere between the men standing in the clearing. My father stopped, confused and curious, I followed suit. Among the men was Legolas, who was politely listening with a blatant scowl on his face. I began listening to the discussion.
"And if we fail, what then? What happens when Sauron takes back what is his?"
A stout dwarf stood and exclaimed, "I will be dead before I see the Ring in the hands of an Elf!"
An eruption sounded throughout the area. Shouting from man to elf to wizard to dwarf. I hid slightly behind my father, a little overwhelmed by the chaos. I watched the heated arguments, confused and slightly intrigued. I noticed then what I had not before...a small hobbit looking very much in pain. I studied the hobbit quite closely, noting his unusual eye color and pale color. He seemed to snap out of his trance, and stood, speaking,
"I will take it. . . I will take it. . . I will take the Ring to Mordor."
Abruptly, the noise stoppped. All of the men turned in shock toward the small creature.
It was decided that Frodo would take the Ring to Mordor, with the assistance of a group called "The Fellowship Of the Ring." As Legolas walked from the group, I stepped in front of him.
"Prince Legolas...I have a favor to ask of you."
Legolas' eyes grew wide as he saw me and my father.
"Milady,whatever you ask.."
"Amalynn, do not even dare to-"
"I ask...that you take me with you."
"Amalynn! Do not ask that of him!"
"Princess, that is not in my control... I cannot-"
"Please... please..if I cannot come I will have to go to the Valinor... there is no return from that journey!"
"I-"
His words were interrupted by a strong presence. We all looked, towering above us stood the wizard that was amongst the group.
"Permit me to introduce myself, I am Gandalf the Grey.. and you are Princess Amalynn, correct?"
"Yes, sir," I curtsied, overcome by his powerful presence.
"And you, young lady, would like to join us on this very difficult journey?"
"Yes, sir.."
"And you are sure you could complete this journey?"
"I feel as though I will complete it or die trying."
"You have much fire in your spirit."
"As her mother did, when she was as young," My father sounded from behind me.
"Ah, well... I believe that it is destiny that you join us on this journey. We leave at dawn."
And with that the wizard walked away. I stared in awe after him, my father mimicking my expression.
"Amalynn...did you really just...you're in the fellowship..you are.."
"Yes, father, I do believe that I am."
"Well... My lady.. you must get rest for the journey that is to come. You will need much strength."
"Thank you...but Legolas, I think you should call me simply Amalynn, now."