Chapter Thirty:
The Woods of Lothlorien
It became a sad sad moment for the now sixteen Fellowship members as the finally past the Eastern Gate of Moria only with the heavy price of two others the wizard and his Unicorn, pain and misery hit their hearts with an added touch of gilt from Pippin and range from Gimli who was trying to get back in then Aragorn whipped his sword clean and said, " Legolas, get them up."
But was vastly confronted by Boromir who just calm Gimli shouting, " WHAT! Give them a moment for pity sake or are you so quick to lead us that you've forgotten what we've just been through.?"
To which the Ranger replied," No Boromir I haven't forgotten, that of what we all witnessed today is going to be in my memories forever even though we could have helped them Gandalf and Twilight sacrificed themselves to give us a chance now I plan to honor that sacrifice and carry on this quest but I am not going to stand eagerly by and let you say other wise."
That's when Flash and Shining got in between their two Companions and shouted in unison, " STOP YOU TWO THIS ISN'T GOING TO HELP!" pushing them aside each other then Flash then looked Boromir and said, " Now Boromir I understand you're devastated we all are, including me." letting out a small tear before continuing, " But we must think here, you've fought orcs just as much as most of us have so you know how persistent and good at wall climbing they can be. That means that by nightfall those creatures would have found away around the bridge and surround us so we need to make heist to a safe area." and finally asked Shining Armor, " Any ideas?"
To which the white stallion replied after thinking, " Yes! The Woods Lothlorien are close by and judging by the amount of sunlight we have it's an hour past noon if we hurry we shall reach it in two hours maybe three. Now come everyone get up." then started to help the Hobbits up and they all began to set off to Lothlorien.
Within the long two hour journey through the rocky side of the mountain the Fellowship then crossed the little stream and entered the grand forest of Lothlorien, the forest itself was both welcoming with its falling leaves of many colors but it also scary in its silent appearance. Even felt scared because as he walked lady's voice came into his head talking to him before disappearing just as quick.
Sam asked if he was ok and he nodded leaving Gimli to say, " Don't worry young Hobbits, here's one Dwarf she won't insnear so easily for I have the eyes of a Hawk and ears of a Fox." Only to be surprised with two Elvish arrows pointed at his face which were then followed be more arrows all around the Fellowship even Legalos and Arch were meet with them from behind while ready with theirs but what was most eye catching is that the ponies of these arrow owners were covered with green and brown body paint.
The Leaders of the Elvish and Ponies band then came forth who were an Elven man with long blond hair and a Zebra who was covered with the very same paint, the elf spoke first saying, " The Dwarf breathed so loud we could have shot him in the dark."
Followed by the Zebra who added in rhyme, " Yet he claims to walk by without a welcome of our mark." Then Aragorn and Shining Armor bowed to the two leaders and Aragorn began to speak in Elvish thus introducing the two as Haldir and Zacora to explain their traveling, when it was finished Haldir looked at the other members and said, " Then we shall see you safe passage, come SHE is waiting." then begins to walk down a path that the other Elves and the Fellowship follow leading deeper and deeper into the forest till they reached its very heart where on top of a hill lies the great tree Caras Galadhon the Home of Lord Calaborn and Lady of Light Galadriel.
Chapter Thirty One:The Lady, and the Lords of Gondor
The Elves then proceeded to lead the Fellowship to the grand tree where awaiting them was a spiral stair case, up they went higher and higher as the evening began to hit the forest yet the surroundings were lit with star light like lanterns that stretched far and wide with the sound of Elvish singing amongst the pillars and branches, all it took was one look and like that almost all of the sorrow and worries disappeared just as it was back in Rivendell.
When they reached the top there was an arch with bright light in its way but what was to emerge from this light was truly the sight to behold, four figures to be exact two Elves a man and a woman and two Ponies a gray wavy mane Unicorn Stallion with a red tip on his horn and a Alicorn Mare with long flowing rainbow hair who had to be none other than the oldest and powerful Alicorn Princess Celestia, Lord Calaborn looked down to the and said, " Hmm strange sixteen here yet it was eighteen sent from Rivendell, tell me where is Gandalf or Twilight for me and Sombra wish to speak with them."
But the question did not need to be answered for Galadriel looked straight into their eyes and knew then and there as she spoke, " They have fallen into Shadow. Now the quest stands on the edge of a knife if you stray but a little it will fail."
And was added by Celestia, " Yet hope will show itself in the most unexpected of times go now and rest for danger still awaits but tonight you will sleep in peace." then sent the Fellowship on their way.
As the evening began the night everyone gave their weapons to the smiths for sharpening and took off their gears to rest on the branched platforms of Lothlorian well all but Boromir. He sat on a trunk of the tree shaped like a chair all alone even Flash wasn't with him till Aragorn and Shining walked up to him, he saw them and asked, " What do you two want?"
To which Aragorn answered, " Flash asked us to talk to you, he realized you've been acting different when he tried to talk to you pushed him away so he asked as." this upset him further and he said, "Dam he should learn to mind his own business."
Only to be approached by Shining who shouted, " Boromir your business is his business too. Flash is your pony, your companion not something you can push away."
But then backed down so Aragorn could say, " It's okay Shining." then turns to Boromir to continue, " Anyway he is right, now you should get some rest these boarders are well protected."
Boromir cleared his throat and said scared and all most proudly, " I shall find no rest here." This shocked the two Rangers but they listened as the Gondorian explained, " I heard that witch's voice in my head, she spoke of my father and the fall of Gondor. She said to me that even now there is still hope left but I couldn't see it, it has been long since we've have hope." and started to cry while going on, " My father is a noble man but he is losing faith and looks to keep things right and restore Gondors honor with the the Tower of Ecthelion glimmering like silver and it's banners high in the breeze, I bet you've never seen such a sight."
To which the Ranger took a seat and said, " Actually we did many years ago, our fathers Arathorn and Night Light took us to Gondor during one of our adventures we didn't go into the city but I cherished the sight. Father said I would be king of it one day."
And that when Boromir who suddenly seemed the happiest he had ever been placed a hand on Aragorns arm and said, " And he was right, one day our path will lead us there, the trumps shall blow in our honor as the Lords and Steeds of Gondor have returned."