HOBBITS > There And Back Again #6

I absently ate my breakfast, lost in my thoughts. I don't remember what it was, just that it was very good.

Gimli and Boromir weren't with us. They arrived after a few moment, both wet and looking angrily at each other. They were probably arguing... again. I smiled as they sat. It was hard to not arguing with Gimli...

Aragorn suddenly stood up and I lost my balance, almost falling over. Boromir grinned at me and I blushed, ashamed.

We will leave as soon as we're ready. There's still a lot of distance for us to cover and so little time, so make haste Aragorn said.

We all nodded silently and finished to eat before cleaning up the camp. We put everything back in the boats. Soon, we were ready to leave.

Legolas did something unelfish @ 11:50 p.m.
Monday, April 7, 2003

Breakfast was very nice. I sat next to Legolas and we ate together, close to the other members of the Fellowship. He held my hand, and saw he was in deep thought. I let him think while I thought of which way we should take today.

I could hear Gimli and Boromir fighting by the river, followed by two splashes of water. I guess that's the way those two show their affection for each other. ^^;;

I looked at the rest of the Fellowship: Merry and Pippin giggling at Legolas and me... Frodo looking sad and thoughtful... Sam trying to make Frodo smile... I sighed. Taking them all to Mordor tears at my heart, but it must be done, or Middle-Earth will die.

I suddenly stood up from my place and declared: We will leave as soon as we're ready. There's still a lot of distance for us to cover and so little time, so make haste.

Aragorn decided to continue the journey @ 04:06 p.m.
Monday, April 7, 2003

The next morning after the incident with Gollum was not so nice for me. I woke up and most of my companions were already having breakfast. I was the only one still sleeping (embarassing!) and I got up quickly, hoping the others wouldn't notice. When I turned my head and stretched, I suddenly felt such a terrible pain in my neck that I couldn't supress a scream. The others turned around and looked at me with surprise and I had to force a smile upon my face. 'E...everything's alright, don't worry...my neck just hurts...a tiny little bit.'

I went to the river to wash my face. I carefully knelt down at the shore and let the clear water flow between my fingers as I heard Gimli's voice.
'Goddamn Hobbit! Curse him, this filthy little son of a ... HUH! Boromir!' The dwarf had been washing himself only a few meters away from me near a hedge, so I hadn't seen him before. He quickly stopped cursing.
'Gimli, what's the matter?' I asked, but he just grumped and shook his head.
'Well, if you won't tell me, you better don't bother me with your cursing, my neck is aching, you know.' I snapped and lowered my face towards the water. My words must have sound a bit rude, for Gimli suddenly rushed towards me with an angry face and kicked my ass with so much force that I fell into the river with a big splash.

'HAHAHA! Moron! Fool! Don't mess with Gimli Gloin's son, the mighty red-haired dwarf!' he screamed and proudly walked away to the camp.
No! I couldn't let this happen! He would tell the others and they would make fun of me for the rest of our journey!
So I rushed out of the water and grabbed Gimli (he didn't expect me, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to lift him), then carried him back to the river and threw him into the water.
'YOU better don't mess with me, I'm the Steward of Gondor! Ahahahaha!'

Boromir can't live without arguing @ 01:36 p.m.
Monday, April 7, 2003

I woke up with a start as I heard screams just behind me, ready to jump on my feet.

Is everything alright ? Gollum came back ? I asked Aragorn. No, Pippin just kicked Gimli awake he told me, shaking his head with a little amused smile.

I laughed softly and turned to look behind me. Gimli was rubbing his head, grumbling. Pippin was laying on the floor, pretending to sleep. Then I looked back to the fire.

My hair and clothes were now totally dried, the cloak warm around my shoulders and the hand of Aragorn very soft against my back. I smiled at him and gave him a quick kiss before everyone saw us. I just hope he wasn't too tired after watching all the night for me.

Sam woke up after a little while, yawning. He looked around sleepily, said hello to us and went to wake Frodo up. They talked together for a moment then Sam came back to the fire to make breakfast. He was looking worried. I think that the Ring is taking over Frodo a little more everyday.

I slid my hand into Aragorn's and played with his Ring of Barahir. I have always loved it. Because it's a part of him... At that moment, I wished even more that the One Ring would be destructed.

I want a future with Aragorn...

Legolas thinks a lot @ 10:57 p.m.
Sunday, April 6, 2003

It was too bad Legolas couldn't find the creature, but if our suspicions are true, then Gollum has been following for quite a while, since we left Moria. The Ring pulls him towards Frodo. But he's gone now.

I lead Legolas to the fire before he caught a cold, though Elves rarely get sick. We sat by the fire for a long time, before Legolas fell asleep. Sam woke up sometime during the night and asked if everything was fine. I said it was and he fell asleep again. I took the watch and stayed there, holding Legolas until the light of dawn started creeping from behind the mountains.

Suddenly I heard a noise behind me. It was Pippin, apparently he fell over a "rock". It turned out to be Gimli, which Pippin found out too late. I don't think the dwarf will be very happy about the way in which he was woken up.

Pippin's scream woke up Legolas too, I guess his Elvish senses react very quickly to that sort of noises. Is everything alright ? Gollum came back ? he asked. I shook my head. No, Pippin just kicked Gimli awake.

Aragorn watched everyone wake up @ 10:42 a.m.
Sunday, April 6, 2003

I lay there staring at the stars! The stars were dancing and it lightened my heart and I felt like dancing. I stood up and took Merry by the hand as we danced through the hills! We laughed and played as Frodo and Sam came to join us! Our laughter ramg through the hills making the trees sway in unison. I ran, picking up flowers and throwing them in the air! I was feeling great. I was feeling - OUCH!!!
I looked down at my feet! OUCH MERRY BIT MY FEET!!! I kicked his face and he sat up drowsily. Wha? Huh? Where is the orc?, he cried with closed eyes and then slumped back down to sleep. I fiddled with my feet and then stood up. It was dawn and the sun was glowing from the horizon. I looked around and Aragorn was watching as he cuddled Legolas...I would have said sweet, but ye...
I started walking around, and suddenly I fell over a rock. I cried out and Aragorn looked at me. Are you ok, Pippin?, I asked. I nodded and grabbed my feet. It hurt again after Merry bit it! Torture? Argh! I kicked the rock in fury. Suddenly, it growled and started to grow. I was taken aback. I looked at the rock closely to realize it was...Gimli! Uh-oh! His hair covered his face because it was braided and his clothes were brown and dirty. An honest mistake, I promise! I gotta get out of here...he's waking up! Where do I go?! I looked around. No where to go! I dropped to the floor and pretended to sleep!

Pippin has a bad foot-day @ 11:22 a.m.
Sunday, April 6, 2003

I was waking up by horrible noises coming from the river. I sat on my blanket, shivering a little, and listened. I heard Strider and Boromir's voices then some water splashing like if someone was running into the river. In spite of the firelight, I couldn't see what was going on.

Then I heard Legolas' voices joining the others and, a few moments later, Boromir came back. I asked him what had happened and he answered me to go back to sleep, that everything was ok. Yeah, right. He lay down and turned his back on me. I shrugged and tried to sleep again. But I started tho think about Miss Rosie and, of course, it didn't help that much. I'm wondering how is she doing and I really hope I'll see her again one day. She's so pretty...

I shook my head and closed my eyes. Then Strider and Legolas went back too and sat near the fire. They were very silent and I peeked at them. Legolas was staring the fire but his eyes were blank, still. He probably was asleep. He looked wild, a little like a wet cat. I think he was the one running into the water earlier.

Is something wrong ? I asked Strider. No, don't worry, Sam. Try to sleep now, a long journey awaits us tomorrow he told me, still stroking Legolas' back.

I nodded and wrapped again in my blanket. I did fall asleep this time.

Sam woke up in the night @ 12:30 a.m.
Sunday, April 6, 2003

Aragorn and I ran to the beach as soon as we heard the screams. I let the two Men talk together and went to the shore. Something was swimming to the other side.

I took one of my knife, removed the Elfish cloak and I ran into the river. The water was cold. It soon reached my chest but I didn't pay attention. I wanted to know if my fears were justified. I wanted to be sure it was Gollum, that he has escaped Lórien. But the only thing I could find was a tree trunk. The creature probably used it to hide.

The other shore was too far away, even for me. And I had to reassure Aragorn and Boromir. So I returned to the beach where they were waiting for me.

I'm sorry, I couldn't find the creature, but I found an empty tree trunk in the middle of the river. Whatever this creature is, it has been following us since we left Lórien... I said, coming out of the water.

Boromir said it was alright, that we probably would see the things better in the morning. Then he smiled gently at Aragorn and I and went back to the camp. I heard him talk with Sam and the silence fell back.

I shivered in the fresh night air and Aragorn wrapped my cloak around me before rubbing my arms. He smiled and kissed my forehead, putting back my braids behind my ears. His thumbs stroked my cheeks softly and I sighed.

Let's go back to the camp and the fire Aragorn said. I don't want you to get cold or anything. I nodded and we joined our sleeping companions.

We sat near the fire and I leant against Aragorn. He held me, stroking my back gently to warm me up.

And I fell asleep.

Legolas ran into the water @ 11:48 p.m.
Saturday, April 5, 2003

We have to watch, my precious, watch and wait for them to sleep, so we can attack them in the dark... Watch and wait...

What ? What is that, precious ? It's raining stones !!! They wants to kill us, my precious !!! They wants to kill us so they can keep the Precious for themselves !!!

We run precious, we run for our lifes !!!! We will take the Precious from that tricksy hobbit another time !!!

Gollum screamed in the dark @ 03:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 5, 2003

I sat on a rock with Legolas, both of us in silence, now finally paying attention to the watch. We didn't talk for a while, but instead of feeling the tense atmosphere between us, it felt right. I'm glad Legolas understands why I hadn't told him my problems.

So we were like that when the silence was interrupted with shrill, inhuman screams. They were coming from over by the river, so Legolas and I started running that way.

We found Boromir and he explained he had been throwing stones and had hit the creature's head. You hit its head? In the dark? Amazing! I said and patted his shoulder in a congratulations.

I looked to see where Legolas had run, and I found him running into the river, as far as he could go, the drops of water that got in his hair glistening in the moonlight. He came back out and looked at Boromir and me.

I'm sorry, I couldn't find the creature, but I found an empty tree trunk in the middle of the river. Whatever this creature is, it has been following us since we left Lórien... he said.

Aragorn heard noises in the dark @ 03:14 p.m.
Saturday, April 5, 2003

I could get no sleep because the fat Hobbit kept on tossing and turning all the time, so I got up. I heard Aragorn and Legolas talk quietly only a short distance away from the camp. They were taking the watch. I didn't want to disturb them so I walked over to the river and sat on a small rock. I got bored after some minutes and so I began to throw stones into the water. Then suddenly I noticed a movement beneath the surface but I wasn't too sure about it. It was dark and my stones had stirred up the water. So I waited, but nothing happened. I continued throwing stones -
and an awful sound followed by a terrible scream made me freeze my movement! The last stone didn't hit the water but the head of a really ugly creature! I gasped and quickly hid behind a rock. There was a rotten branch of a tree swimming against the river's stream and the beast clinged to it. It seemed to talk to itself all the time, cursing and hissing. Long fingers rubbed its head.

I turned and wanted to go back to the camp to tell Legolas and Aragorn, but they were already on the way.
'Boromir! What was that sound?' Aragorn asked. Legolas was on the run to the shores.
'A horrible creature! It swam in the river, it was on the way to our camp!' I answered excitedly. 'But why did it scream?' Aragorn asked. (Damn...I wasn't very keen on telling him that I threw stones into the river like a child...) 'I hit its head with a stone. I said and quickly looked away, pretending to look for Legolas.
'What?' Aragorn hissed. 'You hit its head? In the dark? Amazing!' He grinned and patted my shoulder, than he ran after Legolas.

Boromir and his journey through the dark @ 04:34 p.m.
Saturday, April 5, 2003

Poor Aragorn... He has probably never known what true love was. I nodded at what he said about Arwen and him. That made me happy, in a way, to see he had finally understood. Together, we'll try to build a love that would be real.

And I realized I wasn't that angry about his son. I wanted the baby to be alright. Because it was his child. I didn't want Aragorn to be sad.

Yes, I wish for that Legolas... I don't want us to break apart because I didn't say something you needed to hear... he answered. Aragorn stroked my cheeck gently and I leant in the touch, closing my eyes. Diola lle, Aragorn. [Thank you, Aragorn.] I said, smiling.

It was very late. I wanted Aragorn to go with the others to rest but he refused. So we settled on a big rock not too far from our friends and took the night watch together.

Legolas softens @ 01:13 a.m.
Friday, April 4, 2003

I looked at Legolas. I don't know... That was what made Arwen happy... She didn't want to hear about my problems, and she thought I didn't want to listen to hers, I guess... Maybe that's why she hadn't sent a message about our child before...

How do you think you can make someone happy with hiding all what his wrong ? Love his sharing, Aragorn. The bad like the good. The strengths like the weaknesses. This is what I wish for us. Don't you, Aragorn ? he asked as he kissed my hand and set it against his cheek.

I considered what Legolas had told me. That had been an aspect of my relationship with Arwen that bothered me... We never shared any feelings, except love. Or what we thought was love. I don't know what we had anymore...

Yes, I wish for that Legolas... I don't want us to break apart because I didn't say something you needed to hear... I said to him as I softly stroked his cheek.

Aragorn wishes too @ 04:52 p.m.
Thursday, April 3, 2003

Arwen rode long and hard until her horse’s legs trembled with fatigue. She does not know where she is because she was trapped inside her thoughts riding this whole way.

As she looks around the place and notices that there are no trees. She dismounts and explores further, her horse following her to a small river. It quickly begins to drink, but Arwen stops it.

The river is choked with ash and looks as if it is red with blood. She sees lights high in the sky that are not stars and goes closer to them pulling her horse with her.

It is one of the great towers; the stone is as black as obsidian and very opaque. She shies away from the dark thing and goes into the surrounding forest where she lets her horse drink from a clean spring. She sets up camp and settles in eating what little she could find. When darkness falls she hears drumming and darts up grabbing her sword, her white thick gown simply swaying in the hot wind.

She emerges from the tree line and sees far off with her elvish eyes orcs and a white figure in the middle of them. Almost mesmerized does she go closer and see that it is Saruman. She begins to feel very dizzy and suddenly the Eye sears its image into her mind and she cries out grabbing her head. She falls to her knees and weeps.

Arwen sees the Eye @ 12:44 a.m.
Thursday, April 3, 2003

I kept Aragorn's hand in mine. I know it wasn't easy for him. Arwen... His son... Me... His confusion, his bitterness were understandable. Besides, he probably still didn't accept his new role as leader of the Fellowship. He had always refused to exert any kind of authority on anybody. The crownless King. Elessar...

How do you think you can make someone happy with hiding all what his wrong ? Love his sharing, Aragorn. The bad like the good. The strengths like the weaknesses.

I kissed his hand then rested my cheek against it. I needed his contact. And he didn't seem to know that either.

This is what I wish for us. Don't you, Aragorn ?

Legolas forgot his watch @ 10:33 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2, 2003

Legolas looked angry for a moment, but then his gaze softened, becoming almost sad. He came and took my hand and told me he was hurt I didn't tell him about my problems, that is the way love works. That I should know that.

Is it, Legolas ? I had thought love was about making the other happy... Not making them worry... Arwen... I-I never really talked to her about my problems and fears... I just tried to make her happy. I guess I'm great at that too, aren't I ? I answered bitterly.

Aragorn isn't too good at sharing feelings @ 04:22 p.m.
Tuesday, April 1, 2003

I sighed and looked at Aragorn. I don't know what kept me to whack him ! When will he understand ?

It's by ignoring me that you hurt me the most I answered. I worry about you and I thought you trusted me to share everything with me. Your problems too.

He said nothing and bent his head. I went to him and took his hand, squeezing it gently. He looked at me and I smiled.

It's the way love works, Aragorn... My smile faded a little, my fingers trembled around his. You, better than me, should know that I added softly.

Yes. He should know that.

Legolas can't be angry @ 10:32 p.m.
Tuesday, April 1, 2003

My brother and his riders are gone for days now ! I can't stop to worry about them. I just want to see them again, especially Éomer and Théodred. The rumors running across Rohan speak of more and more Orcs, and others evil creatures, invading our land. They also say that the White Wizard of Isengard has turned his eyes to Mordor. Why would he has done that ? He has always protected us.

Grima's influence is still strong over my dear Uncle. And the guards begin to trust him too. Everywhere I look now, I can only see darkness.

Éowyn is losing hope @ 10:22 p.m.
Tuesday, April 1, 2003

I think I shouldn't have ignored Legolas that way. But I was so lost in my thoughts. I sat near him to eat dinner, but I didn't talk to him. I just looked at him. Then when he was done, he went to take the first watch.

As soon as everyone had settled down to sleep I walked over to Legolas. I wanted to apologize for ignoring him.

I thought you had decided to ignore me today. If you come here without wishing to talk with me, you'd better go to sleep, Aragorn. he said to me, I didn't miss the bitter tone in his voice.

No... I came to say I'm sorry for ignoring you earlier... I just, I just didn't want you to worry about me and my problems... I said to him.

I looked up to see if Legolas believed my words. He just stared at me longly before giving an answer.

Aragorn is sorry @ 04:35 p.m.
Monday, March 31, 2003

What are you thinking about ? I finally asked Aragorn after a long moment of silence. He lifted his head up and just stared at me for a while. He was deeply worried about something but, of course, he didn't answer me. Then he looked down at the Elfstone and started to fidget with it again.

Great I muttered between my teeth. Why didn't he just tell me if I bothered him that much ?

Sam called us for dinner and we joined our friends. Gimli and Boromir were arguing like little children and I laughed with the others at their funny behaviour. We all kept talking a little around the fire then I proposed to take the first watch. Everybody went to bed and, taking my bow and quiver, I walked a little away from the camp to start my guard. A few minutes later, I saw Aragorn walking over to me.

I thought you had decided to ignore me today I told him bitterly. If you come here without wishing to talk with me, you'd better go to sleep, Aragorn.

Legolas took the first watch @ 10:17 p.m.
Monday, March 31, 2003

That filthy Baggins has left that evil place behind, my Precious. Now they have just one filthy Elf with them. But there are other big ones with him. Tricksy Hobbit !!! But I'll take the Precious from him, we will just wait until the big ones and hobbitses are sleeping, and then, the Precious will be ourrrrrrss...

Gollum stalks the Fellowship @ 07:12 p.m.
Sunday, March 30, 2003

My dear friend Sam... Even in dark times like these he can make me laugh. Actually Gimli and Boromir are funny too, though I still can't trust Boromir.

I looked over to where Legolas and Strider were talking. I feel so sad for them, because if I fail, then they won't have a future together. Maybe it's good they became lovers while the Fellowship is together, because in a way, they make me try harder. For their, and everyone else's future. But not mine, I just wish for this to end so I can end with It too.

But tonight, I had no strength left for thinking. I laid down on the blanket and immediately fell asleep.

Frodo laughed a little @ 07:03 p.m.
Sunday, March 30, 2003

I found a beach for us to stop for the night. I wished we could have gone farther today, but no point in going on in the darkness. Too easy for Orcs to attack us. I cannot risk all of their lives in my haste for this to finish.

We disembarked and the Hobbits started making dinner. Gimli and Boromir were arguing about something, as usual. [I guess those two can't be happy without arguing or something].

I sighed and sat apart from them. I took out the Elfstone again and sat to ponder about the route we will take afterwards, as the Anduin won't go on forever.

After a few moments Legolas joined me and asked what I was thinking. I just looked at him and then down at the Elfstone. I knew I was avoiding his question but I didn't want to talk about all my fears now.

Aragorn doesn't want to talk @ 06:42 p.m.
Sunday, March 30, 2003

Strider found a little beach where we could rest for the night. So we docked and I immediatly proposed to make dinner. Merry and Pippin went to look for wood and Mr. Frodo just rested. Strider and Legolas were talking a little away from us. I don't know why they looked so sad. They should be happy to be together, no ?

We ate some fish and bread and all stayed around the fire a little while. We laughed at Boromir and Gimli's little childish fight and even more when they both [yeah, the both] blushed. Then Legolas told us we should sleep and that he would take the first watch. He walked away and Strider followed him a few moments later.

We went to bed and I lay between Mr. Frodo and Boromir. I was about to fall asleep when I finally decided to ask the question I was wondering about since the morning to the Man. I wanted to know why he had pushed Haldir into the river.

It's a habit. You know, in Gondor, we push the people that we like into rivers and lakes. Cool, isn't it ? He answered. I see. That's strange. I told him. Then I heard Mr. Frodo laugh and I looked suspiciously at Boromir. Hey ! You are making fun of me, aren't you ? I protested, ashamed. Boromir just grinned. I think he wanted a revenge.

I soon fell asleep. We had to wake up early the morning after.

Sam was fooled by Boromir @ 10:44 p.m.
Sunday, March 30, 2003

'DON'T TOUCH MY BELT!' I screamed at the dwarf and grabbed back my cool belt. 'It's my present and it would certainly NOT fit you!' I said and Gimli looked at me with anger. After 3 seconds of silence I noticed that the others had stopped talking and stared at us, then they all laughed about our childish behaviour. I looked at my feet and Gimli blushed a bit, making a grumpy face. Embarassing.

When we went to sleep, Sam laid next to me (he always lies between me and Frodo...I wonder why). 'What I was wondering about the whole day long - why the hell did you push the Elven guard into the river?' he asked me and the thought of the incident made me laugh. 'It's a habit. You know, in Gondor, we push the people that we like into rivers and lakes. Cool, isn't it?' Haha, what a cool joke of mine! >D

Oh yes, I finally figured out the names of the other Hobbits - Merry and Pippin! They're great guys. In the boat we talked about food and beer all the time and they didn't even notice my poor rowing skills (lucky me!).

Boromir - happy as can be @ 06:47 p.m.
Sunday, March 30, 2003

As Legolas rowed the boat away from Lorien, I felt my heart grow heavy. Suddenly the elf asked me why I was so thoughtful...I would have said because I have a brain...but I guess I was too blue. The water was blue. Lorien had a blue glow...ah I'm sad to leave, told him. When Legolas asked me what I got from Galadriel, I smiled. I asked for one of her golden hair... She gave me three...
The smile of Galadriel was tattooed on my brain. She is incedibly beautiful! I didn't talk until we arrived at our stop for the night. Her golden hair glowed brighter by the fire. Boromir sat beside me. Is that Galadriel's hair?, he asked. I nodded. Awesome! It looks like pure gold, he smiled as he grabbed one hair. I grabbed it back. Don't touch it! I got it from The Lady, u know? You might loose it or something! Not that I wouldn't be able to find it if you dropped it, but don't! Hey! Cool belt! Where'd you get it!, I cried as I grabbed his belt.

Gimli is sad to leave Lorien @ 09:05 p.m.
Sunday, March 30, 2003

As we sail away from Lórien I looked at the small flask Lady Galadriel gave to me. She said it's the light of the Star of Eärendil... that it will give me light when all the other lights have gone off...

I gently put the flask inside my clothing. It's such a precious gift. She knew exactly what I needed. I need it's light now, because all the other lights have already gone off...

Frodo likes his gift @ 06:57 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, 2003

We were going fast and reached the river Anduin pretty early in the day. We had decided not to stop before the night so I told Gimli to eat a little of lembas if he was hungry. He was looking very thoughtful and when I asked him why, he deeply sighed. He said he was sad we had to leave. Yeah, right. I think he has fallen in love with Lady Galadriel...

I smiled as I remembered the gifts. I haven't seen what the others got and I questioned Gimli. I asked for one of her golden hair... She gave me three... he answered before falling silent again.

I would have preferred he kept talking, it would have helped me to not let my mind wonder about Aragorn... About his son.

We stopped on a nice shore as the night was falling. The Hobbits started to prepare the camp and the dinner. Aragorn was sitting on a rock above the water, playing with the Elfstone. I went to him and silently sat by his side.

Legolas rowed @ 01:42 a.m.
Sunday, March 30, 2003

We're finally leaving Lórien, after a month of staying there. Safe, protected by the Lady's power. It was wonderful to be there, without worrying about the future of Middle Earth, without having to act as the fearless saviors of Middle Earth. Just being us. Even Boromir and Gimli felt good there, and Boromir even became friends with Haldir. [It was quite funny when he threw Haldir into the river].

I sighed as I fingered the Elfstone the Lady gave to me. A heirloom, like Anduril... Another thing that marks as Isildur's heir... Arwen once told me I am just his heir and not Isildur himself, but I can't help but wonder if his fate won't be mine too...

I looked at Frodo as I rowed the boat. He carries a terrible heirloom, given to him by his uncle Bilbo. Poor Frodo, he deserves a nice, quiet, happy life at the Shire, with Sam and Merry and Pippin and Bilbo. Not this... Not a hopeless quest like this one...

Aragorn sails away @ 06:19 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, 2003

Wow ! Lady Galadriel gave me an Elfish rope [tho I'm still wondering what I will do with it] and a beautiful wood box with a G carved on it. She told me it contains some earth from her orchard so, if we return to the Shire, the gardens of Lórien will still remain somewhere on Middle-Earth. I almost cried when she said that, she was looking so sad, and I wished even more that we will achieve our quest in the best way.

I love the cloaks Lord Celeborn gave us ! They are closed by beautiful leaf shaped brooches, of green and silver. I'm sure they have magic powers or something ! I mean, they are Elfish cloaks. Legolas smiled softly when I told him that as we were walking over to the boats.

Aragorn helped Frodo and me in the boat. I'm glad we are with him. It's not that I don't trust the others but I think that Mr. Frodo is a little afraid of Boromir. Talking of the Man, I'm wondering why he pushed Haldir in the river... *scratches head*

We then said goodbye and left. Mr. Frodo stayed silent all the long. He looked so sad. I'm sure he still thinks he must go to Mordor alone. But I won't let him do that ! Never.

Sam got in the boat @ 11:17 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, 2003

Galadriel gave us some nice presents. I didn't expect that, so I was quite surprised when she gave me a golden belt (it fits my horn pretty good. =3). And the grey cloak that each of us received from Lord Celeborn wasn't too bad either.

Then I went back to say goodbye to Haldir. He was still leaning on the tree, his eyes were open but he didn't seem to notice me. I waved my hands in front of his face - no reaction. But when I poked his shoulders he woke up (forgot that elves sleep with eyes open...not such a bad habit, I wonder if I could learn it).
We talked a bit about that nasty Gollum-thing and stuff, then Legolas called me. We walked over to the boats and Haldir said good bye to the rest of the fellowship (he even shook hands with Gimli! Strange). When Haldir grinned at me, my feelings overwhelmed me and I simply HAD to hug him. I think he didn't like it that much, but maybe he didn't get a hug from a human before. Then we joked a bit about his guarding job; I laughed so hard, I can't remember when I last laughed so much. I think it was back in the days when I still was with my baby brother Faramir; I slapped Haldir on the back in a friendly way (I did this to Faramir very frequently) and he fell into the river! Embarassing! I quickly grabbed his hand and helped him out; all the others were laughing (even Galadriel grinned, but when she noticed that I was watching her, she quickly put on her 'I'm-the-perfect-Lady-Galadriel'-look again). I appologized and then I climbed into the boat (thank God I'm used to boats, although the boats of Gondor aren't so small). Two of the Hobbits joined me (I believe their names are Meri and Pip-in or somthing...I think I'll figure that out during our boat-trip) and I was glad that Legolas took Gimli. I watched him helping Gimli into the boat. The elf caught my eyes and I grinned at him. Funny couple.

Boromir says good bye to Haldir @ 11:46 a.m.
Saturday, March 29, 2003

When Boromir came back from his meeting with Lady Galadriel, he came back and found me - standing up, asleep. -_-; I don't think he could tell if I was asleep or not, afterall, Elves do sleep with their eyes open. I guess Boromir isn't used to that. It only took him a moment to realize I was sleeping though. He poked my shoulder and I woke up, embarrased. I looked at him, he was dressed in a gray cloak with a brooch shaped like a leaf. I smiled and said, "That cloak should come in use." He nodded and looked at his feet. I was sad that he was leaving. He told me what happened with the Lady and I told him about all the events that had happened to me, with Gollum, Lord Celeborn getting mad at me, I told him everything, really. He seemed mad about the Gollum thing. Then, I guess it slipped out, Boromir told me that Aragorn and Legolas were...in love. I shuddered. He seemed happy to have somoeone with the same opinion as him on that little issue.

Legolas called Boromir over to the boats I walked over with him and said my farewells to everyone. Aragorn came back from speaking with Lady Galadriel and walked over the boats to Legolas. I said good-bye to him as well as all the Hobbits. I even said bye to the Dwarf. I have no clue why. I guess I'm in a good mood. I said good-bye to Boromir last. "...Well, get this over quickly and come back." I said.
"Or maybe you could come to Minas Trith." Boromir said. We smiled and shook hands.
"Well, then, I'll see again soon. Farewell." I said and then, Boromir hugged me. That was something I didn't really excpect. Then he told me something about gaudring Lorein and slapped my back, making me fall into the river. How embarrasing. T_T; I could hear all the Elves laughing at me, as well as the Fellowship.

"Oops...sorry." Boromir said. "I did that to my brother once...maybe I shouldn't do it so hard." he said. "Yeah..." I said and I climbed out of the river, soaking wet. Strange human...Ahahaha...I can't wait to see him again. He walked over to the last boat, where two of the Hobbits sat waiting and got in. The Fellowship was off to fulfill their quest.

I hope Boromir will be alright through the rest of the quest...

Haldir says good-bye @ 11:38 p.m.
Friday, March 28, 2003

Lady Galadriel gave a special gift to each one of us. She offered me a bow of the Galadhrim, longer and stouter than the Mirkwood ones, and with an elf-hair as string. With it went a quiver and arrows with yellow feathers. She looked at me longly as I tried the bow but she didn't say a word.

Lord Celeborn, for his part, gave us Elfish travel cloaks, light but warm, to protect us from the enemies eyes, as he said. The Hobbits seem to think they are magical....

Then, we put the last things we needed in the boats and I looked for Aragorn. We wanted to share the same boat but Boromir was right about Gimli so I wanted to wish him good luck for this day. I found him talking with Lady Galadriel. I didn't hear what they said but I saw her lips pronounce the name 'Elessar'. Then she gave him a stone of clear green set in a silver brooch of the shape of an eagle with outspread wings. I have heard about it before but it was the first time I saw it. The Elfstone of the house of Elendil. Aragorn's inheritance... Seeing that brought great sadness upon my heart and I left to join the others, hoping that Aragorn and the Lady didn't see me.

So I helped Gimli to go in the boat and I caught Boromir's eyes at that moment. We smiled at each other and I sat on my knees behind the Dwarf. Aragorn arrived and went with Frodo and Sam.

Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn blessed us a last time and we were gone. And as more as we left Lórien behind us, I was starting to feel more peaceful, like if a weight was lifted off my shoulders.

Legolas got a new bow @ 02:18 a.m.
Saturday, March 29, 2003

We're finally leaving Lórien... With the Lord and Lady's good wishes for a successful end of our quest. I hope their wishes will aid us...

As Sam and I board the boat with Aragorn I keep thinking of how I CAN'T drag them all to Mordor. As much as I'd like to have them all with me, especially Sam and Strider, I can't do that to them... Because it would make Rose and Legolas sad if any them died.

No, I must do this alone... No one will cry my death, except old Bilbo, and he's old... he won't live with that sadness for long...

Frodo leave Lórien with the Fellowship @ 07:07 p.m.
Friday, March 28, 2003

Mmmmm... I wanted to share a boat with Legolas, but I guess what Boromir said makes sense. Besides it wouldn't be a good idea to have Gimli with two Hobbits on the boat, as rowing would be a problem for them.

Yes, good idea Boromir. So I guess that would leave 2 Hobbits for each of us. I'll take Frodo and Sam. I said.

As much as I want to trust Boromir, I just can't trust him with Frodo. He might want to try something to take the Ring to Minas Tirith.

Aragorn will share a boat with Frodo and Sam @ 07:00 p.m.
Friday, March 28, 2003

New archive is available here.

Eärwen @ 11:10 p.m.
Friday, March 28, 2003