A/N: Here's Chapter five! Hope you like it. Thanks for the reviews, they are much appreciated!
Kieanas POV
"So? What do you think?" I ask again looking down at my feet nervously.
"That's great!" Haldir says pulling me into a hug "you must be so excited! You've been training to be able to hit the bull for years."
"How did you do it, have you just been training really hard or did you have some assistance?" Rumil asks.
"I always train hard you know that, but yes I have been focusing on my archery a little more lately. It's my weakest discipline, so naturally I'd work more on it than other aspects of my training." I say.
"So no help?" Orophin asks.
"I may have had a little help." I mutter.
"Oh yeah? From whom ? Anyone we know?" Rumil asks.
"Price Legolas" I mumble.
"Can you repeat that?" Orophin asks with a grin.
"Prince Legolas." I say again although I am almost certain he heard me the first time.
"So you and the Prince huh? And how may I ask did he help you?" Orophin asks.
"He was walking in the forest, came across the range, saw me practising and offered me some pointers." I say. "Anyway I think I've decided what course of action to take regarding Lady Galadriel's suggestion." I add changing the subject.
"What have you decided?" Haldir asks.
"I think I'm going to go with the Fellowship. I just think it's the right choice for me. I know it'll be dangerous but I really think joining the quest to destroy the Ring is the path the Valar want me to take." I say.
"So it has nothing to do with a certain elf Prince who just happens to be part of the Fellowship?" Rumil asks
"No it has to do with me wanting to represent Lothlorien in the quest to rid the world of the ever spreading darkness." I say.
"So if I were to inform you that I invited him to join us for our evening meal and that he accepted, that would have no effect on you?" Orophin asks.
"Not at all. Why would it?" I ask.
"No reason." he says with a shrug.
"Well I have to go and inform Lady Galdriel and Lord Celeborn of my decision. See you later." I say.
"Will you be joining us for tonight?" Haldir asks.
"I don't know. I have to talk to Aragorn about when we're leaving so it depends on how long that takes, but I'll definitely come if I can. Where are you going to eat?" I ask.
"One of the talans on east of the city. You know the ones we use for festivals and parties? I'll leave the details in your talan once they're finalized." Haldir says.
"I will definitely be there if I can."I say hugging each of them before heading off to Lady Galadriels clearing.
"Kieana, please join us." Galadriel says the moment I reach the edge of her clearing.
"I hope I am not interrupting anything." I say walking into the clearing and seeing Frodo standing by the mirror.
"Not at all child. Frodo and I were just having chat." she replies with a smile.
"Thank-you my Lady."I bowing my head respectfully to her. "It is good to see you again Frodo." I add smiling at the hobbit.
"It is good to see you too Kieana." Frodo replies returning my smile. "Well I should get back to my companions."
"Do you need a guide to lead you back to your camp?" Galadriel asks.
"If you can spare one my Lady." Frodo responds.
"Edrym, please escort Frodo back to his companions. After that you may retire for the evening." Galadriel says.
"Of course my Lady" Edrym says emerging from the trees and coming to a stop in front of Frodo. "This way Mr Baggins." he adds.
"Will I see you for patrol in the morning?" I ask as he passes me followed closely by Frodo.
"I will be there." Edyrm says coming to a stop in front of me.
"I shall see you then." I say "try and get some rest, you look like you need it." I add with a smile.
"You are perceptive as always Kieana. See you in the morning." he says smiling at me and continuing on his way out of the clearing.
"Have you come to a decision?" Galadriel asks.
"I'll believe my path lies with the Fellowship on the quest to destroy the Ring." I say.
"Do not make the decision lightly child, the quest will not be easy and there is no guarantee of your safety." she says.
"I have not made the decision lightly. But I believe it is the will of the Valar that I go on the quest wherever it may lead." I say.
"What do your brothers think of your decision?" Celeborn asks.
"They support my decision. They will worry for my safety and I for theirs, but if I can assist Frodo in his quest then I will gladly do all that is in my power to help him accomplish his goal." I say.
"You are a loyal, brave warrior and your steadfast defence of this land are much appreciated." Galadriel says.
"Your father was a dear friend of mine while he still lived here, I have many fond memories of our time together. I know he would be immensely proud of who you have become. As would your mother"
"T-thank-you" I say choking back tears. "I miss them so much."
"When the time comes for you to sail to Valinor you will be reunited with them." Galadriel says.
"That future is not certain." I say.
"The future is never certain. Even the smallest action can change the course of the future." she says. "The Fellowship will be staying a few more days with us before they set out. I believe your brothers are hosting Prince Legolas for dinner, you may go and join them if you wish."
"Do you know where I might find Aragorn? I want to speak to him about joining the Fellowship." I say.
"He should be with the other companions at their camp, they spend most of their time together." Celeborn says.
"Thank-you." I say smiling at them bowing my head before turning and leaving the clearing.
A few minutes later I walk into the Fellowships camp and scan the area for Aragorn.
"Are you looking for someone?" a gruff voice asks and I look down to see the dwarf standing in front of me looking suspicious.
"Yes, I would like to speak to Aragorn do you know where he is?" I ask.
"Why do you want to talk to him?" the dwarf asks.
"That is between him and I." I say trying to hide my annoyance.
"Who exactly are you?" he asks the distrust in his voice evident.
"My name is Kieana, I was among the guards who brought you into Caras Galadhon. My brother Haldir is the marchwarden." I reply. "You are Gimli son of Gloin correct?"
"What do you know of my family?"he asks.
"Only that you are the son of Gloin who was one of the companions of Thorin Oakenshield on his quest to reclaim Moria" I say.
"Aragorn is getting wood for the fire, he should be back soon." Gimli says fingering his axe and walking away.
"Thanks." I call after him and he raises a hand in acknowledgement not bothering to turn around. He comes to a halt by the fire where he sits down and begins preparing what I am assuming will be their evening meal.
"You're one of the guards that escorted us from the edge of the forest." a voice says and I look around for its owner. A hobbit is standing a few feet from me, arms crossed and a look of mingled fear and wonder on his face.
"I am Kieana." I say smiling softly at him.
"I did not know the elves allowed their women to fight." he says.
"We are all taught to defend ourselves from a young age, for even those who cannot fight are at risk when war breaks out." I explain.
"Do many of your women fight?" he asks.
"There are some a few of us who defend the border, however many elleths prefer to study the arts of healing and the making of clothes." I say.
"But not you my lady?" he asks.'
"Nay, I have always preferred swords and arrows to herbs and needles." I say with a smile. "I have three older brothers, and we would spend much of our as elflings sparring and practicing with our bows and arrows."
"Were your brothers with the group that brought us here?" the hobbit asks.
"Yes, my oldest brother Haldir is the marchwarden. He is the one who spoke with Aragorn and Prince Legolas." I explain. "Rumil and Orophin where there also, but they were behind you so you may not have seen them."
"Haldir and Legolas seemed to know each other, have they met before?" he asks.
"A few times. Forgive me Master Hobbit but I cannot recall your name." I say.
"I'm Samwise Gamgee, but mostly I am known as Sam." he replies a slight blush colouring his cheeks at being called 'master'.
"It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance Sam. I hope that you are finding your stay here relaxing." I say.
"The tree's are beautiful, we don't have any trees like this in the Shire." he says reaching out and patting a nearby trunk fondly.
"I sense that you enjoy tending gardens and all things that grow in the ground is that correct?" I ask.
"I was a gardener before we set out on this journey. I tended the garden for Mr Frodo and for Mr Bilbo before him." he says.
"I would very much like to see your garden one day." I say causing him to blush a brighter shade of red.
"I should go and help Gimli with supper." he says bowing to me and hastily retreating to the fire side where the dwarf has been joined by the other hobbits and Boromir.
"Kieana what brings you here? I thought you would be with your brothers." Aragorns voice says from behind me and I whip around to find him standing a few feet away his arms full of wood.
"I shall be joining them soon. But I was hoping we could speak, is now a good time or would you prefer I come back later?" I ask.
"Now is as good a time as any. Just let me set this wood down and we can go somewhere and talk." he says.
"Ok."I reply and watch as he makes his way to the campfire, depositing the wood and exchanging a few words with his companions before returning to me.
"What is it you wanted to discuss?" he asks looking at me expectantly.
"I would like to join the Fellowship in the quest to destroy the Ring ere you set out from Lothlorien. I have discussed my intentions with Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel and they approve. I also have the blessing of my brothers, so I would like to know if you would have me join you." I say.
"The journey will not be easy." Aragorn says.
"I know, but I believe the Valar wish for me to join the quest." I say.
"Well who am I to question the will of the Valar?" he asks with a small smile.
"So you will allow me to join the company?" I ask.
"Yes you can join the company. Having two skilled elven warriors will definitely aid our cause." he says.
"Thank-you. I shall let you return to your companions now." I say bowing to him and walking out of the clearing.
A/N: Thanks for reading! Please review, follow, fav! And feel free to PM me at any time!
Next chapter the siblings and Legolas will have their dinner, and maybe drink some Elvish wine...also a certain set of twins might make an appearance! Should be up in a few days!