Chapter 2 - I found myself liking this story I created so much I had to sit down and write some more!
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The Council of Elrond
Tauriel sat beside Legolas, this he had insisted, saying as captain of the gaurd she could provide valuable knowledge and opinions about security for Mirkwood. Elrond stood and started talking, and both elves sat up a little straighter, both curious to hear the reason for their journey here. Elrond spoke of the threat of Mordor, and an oncoming doom for the peoples of Middle Earth. He then called upon the hobbit named Frodo to bring forth the ring. Legolas and Tauriel exchanged glances. They knew immeadiatly what had transpired. The one ring had been found. Legolas and Tauriel watched as a man from Gondor started speaking, asking to use the ring as a weapon. The ranger, Aragorn spoke up next, saying they couldn't use the ring as a weapon. Legolas came to his aid when Boromir started questioning him, and Tauriel remembered this was Aragorn who Thranduil had bade Legolas find. The discussion continued, with a dwarf whom Elrond called Gimli trying to smash the ring with his axe. Both Legolas and Tauriel found it slightly humerous he thought this would work. However they both tensed when Elrond named him as Gimli son of Gloin, memories flashed into both their heads and neither looked at each other. Before long, the council had morphed into a full blown argument but then, through the shouting they heard the hobbit, "I will take it. I will take the ring to mordor." Everyone turned to him. "But I do not know the way." he said softly. Gandalf came forward then, swearing to accompany Frodo. Then Aragorn promised Frodo his sword. Tauriel felt Legolas stand, beside her as he rose to stand next to his friend. "And you have my bow." he said. Tauriel gasped then, realising how much she didn't want him to go. They had just started to repair themselves and now he was leaving? She was hardly concentrating when the dwarf, the other man and three other hobbits pledged themselves to the quest. She was hardly concentrating when Elrond started to speak. "Nine companions," he said. Tauriel knew what she had to do,
"Wait," she interrupted. "It would seem there is a representative from every race present, but none to represent my gender. If you would have me, I too wish to come." She tensed as the man called Boromir looked her up and down, not appreciating the slight smirk on his face.
"And what would an elf maid have to bring to the quest?" he asked with mirth. Quicker than he could blink, Tauriel had drawn an arrow and notched it in her bow, aiming it at Boromir's face. Legolas spoke up, "I would not antagonise her," he said and she heard the slight humour in his voice, remembering he had said those words before. She met his eyes and he nodded. "Tauriel is the best warrior my Kingdom has to offer."
"Besides yourself," Tauriel cut in, as she lowered her bow.
"She would be a worthy companion on this quest. I for one, would be glad to have her with us" Legolas finished, glancing around at the others. Elrond nodded and Tauriel stood beside her Prince, whispering into his ear, "Thankyou." he inclined his head slightly.
"That makes ten companions." Elrond said. "You shall be the fellowship of the ring." he announced,
When the meeting was over, Tauriel and Legolas walked away together. "We will send word to my father back with the council members." Legolas said. Tauriel nodded. "Did you mean what you said at the council?" she asked hims softly.
"That I would like for you to accompany us? Yes, of course I meant it, you are a skilfull warrior, Tauriel and despite the past, I value your company." She averted her eyes to the ground, then looked up at him. "And I would gladly serve beside you, my Lord." she replied. He nodded, putting his hand on her shoulder.
"Rest Tauriel, I will see you tomorrow." He said. She nodded, smiling at him before retreating to her room.
Please review :) good or bad - praise or criticism! Let me know how much detail I should go into - I don't know how many events of the Lord of the Rings I should put Tauriel in. Do you guys want to me to describe only the big events with of course - some edits and romance in between - or a more complete edit in of Tauriel?