Chapter 22 ~ Off We Go

Chapter 22

Off We Go

“The Ring-Bearer is setting out on the quest of Mount Doom. You, who travel with him, no oath or bond is laid to go further than you will. Farewell. Hold to your purpose and may the blessing of Elves, Men and all free folk go with you.” Elrond said somberly. I stood beside Legolas on the outside of the group. I had tried to talk to Aragorn but he would not talk to me.

I looked at Arwen to wave but she had eyes for no one but Aragorn. I knew he was courting her but it would have been nice for her to have said goodbye, or even look at me sadly, she was like the mother/sister I never had. 

“The Fellowship awaits the Ring-Bearer.” Gandalf said. Frodo turned around and slowly made his way through the archway. We all started to follow him.

“Mordor Gandalf, is it left or right?” He whispered. I turned around and waved at Mirima, she waved and smiled sadly at me.

“Left.” I heard Gandalf reply softly. He turned and started to follow the left path, leading out of Rivendell. I took one last look back, after all I might not have returned ever.

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“How does Lembas make you full?” I asked Legolas. 

“Well… You see it’s a complicated matter… But I think it has something do to with… I don’t know.” He said giving up on the matter. I laughed at his attempt to explain it. The conversation lulled into a comfortable silence.

“Do you want to play a game?” I asked him. 

“What do you do in this game?” He asked. So I replied, “Well, it’s quite simple really. I ask you a question and you have to answer it truthfully. Then you ask me a question and I answer truthfully.” I explained.

“Weren’t we already doing that?” He asked. I laughed. 

“Well we were a little bit. But since this is a game it is more fun.” I said. “You start.” We continued walking and he looked around, obviously for some inspiration in the trees. Gimli slowed down to walk beside us. 

“What are you two doing?” He asked. Legolas explained the game to him. 

“Can I join in, in this game of yours?” He asked. I nodded. Again I told Legolas to start. Hoping for no more interruptions, I didn’t really know Gimli and kind of wanted just to talk to Legolas but it was a good chance to get to know Gimli.

“I do not mean to be rude but are you an Elf or a Ranger?” He asked kind of mumbling, and looking towards the trees. I chuckled at his nervousness, he looked at me obviously surprised at my reaction.

“I am half Elf and half Ranger.” I said. I looked at their stunned reactions. 

“How does that work?” Gimli asked. I looked at him.

“Well an Elf and a Ranger have to love each other very much-“ I started smirking but Gimli cut me off.

“I don’t need to know that, Alana. How does an Elf as narcissistic as they are marry a mere human? Who they do not trust, outlive and frankly do not like?” Gimli wondered out loud. Well that was his first mistake. 

“Narcissistic? Is that right? What about dwarves and their arrogance towards everyone?” Legolas asked Gimli countering his rude comments.

“Dwarves are arrogant, eh?” Gimli asked, but I cut him off. 

“I do believe it’s my turn.”

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~ ~ ~ HELLO!!! This chapter is when they leave. I'm so far in already! YAY ~ ~ ~