Meet the Cast

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Lord Elrond looked pleased at the girls’ decision, although the brunette’s uncertainty was etched all across her face. He attempted to reassure her.

“Although the hobbits are untrained, the rest of the Fellowship is quite well-versed in battle.”

Laura mumbled softly, more to herself than the elf. “I would still prefer to be able to protect myself.”

The keen elf’s hearing picked up each word. “You will each be provided with the weapons you were trained in. Aragorn and Legolas will continue to instruct you in their use before you leave and possibly during your journey if there is time.”

This information appeared to comfort the girl a little more, and she stepped back to be adjacent to her friend once more. Suzanne looked up.

“When will we be leaving?”

The elf thought for a moment. “Today is October 25th, about 2 months. You both will need to make a list of supplies that you will need. Exclude food, as we will ensure you have plenty of that.”

The two nodded, bowing slightly before the Elven lord before walking back to their room.

The girls made similar lists, naming things like shoes, stockings, soap, pen, ink, and a blank book. If they were going to stay in Middle Earth, there was no way they weren’t going to record what happened.

Suzanne and Laura spent much of their time training with Aragorn and Legolas, although there were weeks where the two would hear nothing from the men. When they inquired about it, the only response they received was that it was of “no importance”.

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The two girls decided to follow the two men one day, knowing that they would not be coming to training because of their absence the day before. They woke up before dawn, dressed in black and covered in cameo make-up. They kept humming the mission impossible theme song and hid in a corner of the hall where they would not be sighted by a passerby. Aragorn and Legolas emerged from their rooms and began to journey down the hall, allowing the girls a tidbit of their conversation.

“When will they just give up?”

“They believe that they will slow us down.”

“So give them horses!”

“And what happens when we lose the horses? They will be too used to riding to have the strength to walk.”

“They are not weak.”

“We’ll need to prove that to the rest of the Fellowship then.”

It didn’t take long for the women to discover that they were talking about them, and this made them even more interested. They trailed about 10 feet behind, their steps masked by stockings. The group of 4 reached a building where the rest of the Fellowship was already gathered. Aragorn and Legolas went inside, shutting the door behind them. Suzanne and Laura leaned against the door, straining to hear what was going on inside.

Lord Elrond was the first to speak. “Boromir and Gimli, I understand your concern, but each of these meetings takes more time from your preparation to leave!”

Boromir replied, “What is the use of us preparing to leave if we are going to be taking what will slow us down to the speed of a snail! They do not know how to battle and are of no use to the mission! Why bring them?”

Legolas spoke calmly, though fire could be detected in his voice, “They are learning how to defend themselves and attack. Their stamina is greater than the hobbits and they know more about this quest than any of us.”

Gimli raged, “You only wish to bring them along because you have your eye on the dark-haired one! I, for one, will not stand idly by as you sign our death warrants by taking the women with us!”

He threw open the doors, hitting the two eavesdroppers and stopping as he heard a loud “oof!”. Boromir immediately grabbed Laura as Gimli grabbed Suzanne.

Boromir said triumphantly, “Look here! Even now they listen to a meeting they had not been summoned to! Do not let these weak women come with us. Leave them here in Rivendell where they will be safe until our quest is finished.”

Laura struggled to free herself from his grasp. “Let go!”

“Be still.”

Laura’s voice dropped, adopting a serious, menacing tone. “You did not just tell me what to do.”

“I did, child! Hold your tongue!”

Laura rolled her eyes and dropped to the ground, swinging out her left leg to knock the warrior off his feet. “I’ve got 3 letters for you. It’s past the IRS and more dangerous than STD. P. M. S. Don’t mess with me!”

Legolas took her arm gently and placed his hand on her waist to guide her over next to him and away from the fuming Gondorian.

Suzanne twisted her arm and wrenched free from the dwarf, losing her balance and running into Aragorn. The ranger grabbed her arms and up righted her before pulling her to his side.

Elrond studied the two girls a moment before breaking the stunned silence. “Well, I believe they have proven that they can hold their own in a tight situation. They will be going with us, and I expect no more interruptions from Boromir and Gimli.”

The man of Gondor got up and stalked out the door, trailed by the dwarf.

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