THe adventures of Sméagol

[Lubyla]

'NO no no no no! It wasn't ME that killed him. A hunter shot at me, trying to get me for my coat, and I got out of the way, and the arrow hit and killed her father by the creek'

[Fred Baggins]

I setteled down in relife. 'Don't scare me like that Illali! You KNOW what the Heart Broken would say if she thought it had been you, not to mention the hunters.' I wondered if she knew about...

[Lubyla]

'Right. Sorry. I just didn't know how t word it at the time.'

[Fred Baggins]

*I settled my maw onto my paws, the worry leaving my eyes, after shooting a sharp look around, closed my eyes. None of these where Hunters, or...*shudders* Him. I was the only one that could sence Him when he was near, the only one that had the ability. I don't know why, but I am thankful for it.*

[Silverstripe]

Aralle noticed how easily the woman called Frieda had made a fire, but did not question her companion about it. For if Aralle began to question them about any unusual things they did, they would almost certainly question her in return.

As Aralle was the last of her race, it was probable that no one would be able to guess that she was a griffin. But a wise, knowledgable person might be able to find out that Aralle was not human if he or she searched carefully enough.
Of all those who were present, the Gnome was probably the most likely to find out she wasn't human, but that wouldn't be a problem. He wouldn't reveal it to the others if he did know. Aralle liked Gnomes, at least all the ones that she had known. They never gave away the secrets of others unless the need to do so was urgent.

Aralle looked around at the group. Every person who'd come into that area since Aralle got there was still here. It was almost as if some unspoken command was keeping them there, as if everyone knew that being here was somehow important. But perhaps it was just out of curiousity that they had all remained together.

Either way, Aralle knew that all this DID have some importance. She stared into the fire, thinking about what might be in store for the small group gathered here.

[Fred Baggins]

*The Tiger looked at Aralle, a confused look on her face, though for anyone besides Freida it would be unreadable. There was something about Aralle, something different, that almost seemed to...but she put it out of her mind. It was imposible...wasn't it?*

*Frieda walked by herself, grateful for the silence. She wondered if she should have done that back there, bt it had been nothing, just something she taught herself to do. And yet she worried that she brought danger upon herself when she did it. But then that was nothing new, she was often in danger. That is why she was often disguised. She had not worn her disguise this time though, to many risks. She and Starletta would just get done what they had to get done, and be on with it...she hoped.*

[zavron]

I broke into a sweat and started to rock back and forward where I was sitting.

When were they going to Leave!! I thought. I must make sure it is safe! I can't do it know infront of all these people! thousands rely on me to keep them safe! I hope they don't discover it...

I glanced down on the floor at the very spot. I started to shake even more, Rocking backwards and forwards. I re-arranged my scarf and my eyes met The Woman called arralle's. She was a Griffin, I noticed that much from her eyes.

I clasped my hand over my Mouth.
Oh no!! No!no!no!no!! I can't speak!! As long as I keep my mouth shut no one will ever find out!!

[Lubyla]

I walked over to Illali. "Who do you think they all are Illali?"

'I do not know. You and Fraida keep on the look out. You still need to compleate your task.'

"Should I have broughten Fraida with me? I never bring her along, though I do not know why."

'Yes, this time it conserns you both.'

"Right." I leaned against Illali, as often I did, and took out a notebook, and a blue feathered quill. I started to scribble down a poem, Illali looking over my shoulder.

[Fred Baggins]

*I snorted.* 'You would never have gotten here if not for Frieda any way. You can't time travel without a real time traveler.' *I wondered if anyone had heard me, or cared.*

*I began to wonder if I should have agreed to take them into the past. It was risky, for my job, even if I WAS the silver time traveler.*

[Lubyla]

'''I know she cant understand you, but I can perfectly.''' 'Star, what are your writing this time?'

I tore the paper and let it fly away into the distance."Nothing that anyone will see again."

[Fred Baggins]

'It's the truth.'

"What is Sissy?"

'Nothing Frieda. I was just talking to Illali.'

*I sat down next to the fire, wishing I could make everyone forget about my making it, but I couldn't now. I burried my hands in Sissy's warm coat, glad she was there. But I felt a tension between her and Illali, and that is a rare thing.*

[Lubyla]

"What are we to do? There is nothing here for us, and we must continue on Freida."

'Stay for the night.' """ That may be true, but...well, just forget it. This is a hard time in Starletta's life, this was when...o nevermind.""""

[Fred Baggins]

"Move on? Fine with me, this place gives me the creeps."

'No, we stay here. For tonight anyway. We HAVE to, the Heart Broken comes tonight.'

*Shudders* "The Heart Broken? She gives me the creeps to. She looks at me as though she suspects me of something..."

[Lubyla]

"The Heart Broken? What this time?"

[Fred Baggins]

'The same as always. She's our mistress, and has to cheak up on us once in a while'

I relayed the message to Starletta.

[Silverstripe]

The Gnome suddenly began to act very strangely. Aralle looked him in the eyes, in a manner that griffins often did, when they wished to find out more about certain people. It was not "mind reading," exactly; it was perhaps more the reading of the emotions of others.

Aralle found out two very important things.
One, the Gnome did know what she truly was.
Two, he was worried -- very worried -- about something important.

[Fred Baggins]

*I began to wonder about the people surrounding me. Why where they here? Was this soms sort of unknown gathering. She looked at the gnome, smiling as he looked nervous, and at the human watching him. There was something about her she didn't understand.*

*I puxxled over her some more, and knew Frieda was as well. There was certainly something strange about her, but I couldn't place it.*

ooc: Silver, can you get on Aim? I have a question to ask of you...

[Silverstripe]

Aralle continued to stare at the Gnome, trying to find out more, frustrated that she couldn't actually see his thoughts. For it was important, the secret that he hid, and the fate of many depended on this secret...

Then she noticed that she was staring. She turned away, not embarrased, simply troubled.

I followed my bobcat Alina as she led me over mountains and through forests, insisting that she knew where she was going.

'Not far now,' murmured Alina, 'not far.'

I shook my head and smiled. This was the eighth time she'd said that! Still, I trusted my companion to know what she was doing.
She walked into the middle of a clearing and then stopped. In the distance, there was a group of people sitting near a fire. I started to approach them, and continued when Alina followed.

The people all looked over at me, as if expecting me to say something.

"Hello. I'm Lenda. Er..." I paused, because I wasn't sure what to say next. I'm not very good at starting conversations with strangers. I looked at the darkening sky, and I got an idea.

"It's getting late. Alina and I wanted to make camp. Do you mind if I stay near here?"

For some reason, one of the women -- the tall one with tawny eyes -- burst out laughing. But it was a merry laugh, and not unfriendly.


Aralle heard the newcomer ask if she could stay, and began to laugh. Her laughter did not last long, however; it never did.

"I cannot speak for the others, Lenda, but I don't mind," said Aralle, with a smile.

[Fred Baggins]

*I scrambled to my feet. She did make it after all! Good, now there was only one more to be expected, the snow leopard. I nodded, and spoke.* 'Alina, I was beggining to worry you wouldn't make it in time to see The Heart Broken again.'

I smiled. "Hello Lenda. It's fine with me if you stay as well, and I think I speak for Starletta as well." With this i gave Starletta a look that said she WOULD stay. This was because I overheard Sissy. A bobcat, and Sissy knew her. One of her friends no doubt. But just in case I whispered to Sissy, "You know them?"

'The bobcat, Alina, I know. The human must be her companion.'

[Lubyla]

'Good, the bobcat made it. Starletta, please move, I need to go speek to her.'

"O alright"I stood up. I too wanted to meet the newcommer.I walked over."Hullo."