Lord of the Rings: This World We Live In

Chapter 3

“Ariel, look there it is!” Alassëa spoke, catching my attention. After our little incident with the Black Riders, the rest of the journey was thankfully quiet and peaceful. There were no more surprises and thankfully the weather had been fine as well.

I looked up to seeing the familiar entrance up ahead. There were trees that grew along the wall. When I first came here, years ago, I could see the grey wall that stood behind them. Now, the trees had gotten so tall that it was almost as if the trees themselves had taken over. Two large trees stood looming over the gate. The leaves from the branches that arched over the doors split the sun’s rays, as her light shone on the door.

I smiled seeing two familiar elves standing there, waiting for us. “Elladan! Elrohir!” I called to the twins’ quickening Mistiel’s pace. Behind me, Alassëa followed. Both elves turned when they heard me call out their names.

“Ariel, Alassëa! Mae tollen! (Welcome)” Elrohir, called out to us as we hurried over. Even though I had known them for years, I still had trouble telling the two apart.

“Elladan, it is good to see you both.” Alassëa greeted the elf that was walking over to her horse. He held her horse steady as she got off and fixed her cloak.

“How was your journey?” Elrohir asked as he walked over to Mistiel. He smiled and raised a hand to pet her. However, Mist let out a snort and stomped her foot keeping him from touching her. Elrohir stopped and took a step back.

I frowned looking down at her, “Dîn Mist.” I said silencing her. Mistiel just stood still allowing Elrohir to pet her.

Elrohir shook his head, “It appears she is still a stubborn one.”

I sighed shaking my head as I slipped off of her and landed on the ground next to him. “She has always been a stubborn one.” I replied stroking her mane. Mistiel snorted turning her head towards me. I shook my head laughing. “But she is still a good mare.” I smiled. At that Mistiel looked away again. Elrohir chuckled he then turned to where Alassëa and Elladan were walking over.

“Elrohir, we were told to bring them once they arrive.” Elladan reminded him.

Elrohir nodded his head then turned towards me. “Come, let us head inside now.” He said happily.

I nodded my heard excitedly. I was very excited to see Arwen again. It had been many years now since I had seen her. We walked through the arched entrance and passed a couple more trees then there stood the beautiful city, Rivendell. High above the gorge, which was thick with pines and other delicious shrubs. Along stonewalls, I could see the water falls as they traced a path down to the river below it.

I smiled looking at the sight. It was a beautiful place. I loved it here. But I also loved my home back in Lórien. This, I considered my second home.

“So what adventures will we have this time?” I asked as we walking up the stone steps. Behind me I could tell Alassëa was shaking her head. She always thought that I needed to relax more often, but how could I? I was a type of elf that loved to travel and explore nature, not one that sat around. It was in my nature.

Elladan thought for a second, glancing at Elrohir quickly before turning towards me, “Well… you will just have to see.” He replied before turning back towards the front. I just nodded my head, but I knew something was wrong. The glance that Elladan had given his brother told me so.

We arrived to double doors where the twins paused. I stood there tapping my foot impatiently. I know they were trying to bother me and see how patient I really was. I was about to say something, but then the door opened and there stood Lord Elrond, behind him Arwen was trying to peak. Instantly her face brightened. Mine did as well.