Walking In Starlight

11

Ryneela tightly clenched her hands into fists, making sure her gloves were just right before grabbing her shoulder bag, making sure she had everything she needed inside, gently grabbing Sebastian, holding him in front of her,

"I know you'll be upset if I have you stay here" she said softly, earning a nod from the small hedgehog "which is why you will stay inside where it's safe for you, there's plenty of food, but don't eat it all at once" smiling slightly "if we run into any trouble, you know where to hide"

She gently placed Sebastian in her bag, watching as he curled up inside one of her gloves to get comfortable, his head peeking out, which caused her smile to get slightly, closing the flap and clipping it shut. The elf maidens had made sure to thoroughly clean her clothes, which she was thankful for, knowing that these were the only comfortable clothes she had when it came to moving around quite a bit. Ryneela laced her boots up just as there was a soft knock on the door, causing her to stand straight and walk over to it, her boots gently clacking on the floor, opening it slightly. Kili stood on the other side of the door, Ryneela jerking her head slightly, silently indicating that he could enter and walked back over to her things, grabbing her cloak and clasping it around her shoulders, double checking everything before slinging her big bag on her back.

"We leave in a few moments" Kili informed

"I'm ready" Ryneela replied

Walking out with Kili, she made sure the door was shut. Her crown had a piece of parchment beneath it, both of them sitting on a desk in her room, writing on it with ink in perfect cursive,

See you soon, old friend
~ R. Evantree

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The Company of Thorin Oakenshield are hiking along the path away from Rivendell, Ryneela was behind Kili and in front of Fili, the two brothers wanting to assure themselves that the woman of the Company was safe, which she thought was a sweet gesture,

"Be on your guard" Thorin said "we’re about to step over the edge of the Wild. Balin, you know these paths, lead on"

"Aye" Balin replied, beginning to walk ahead of the company

Bilbo turns around and looks back at Rivendell, longingly, almost as if he no longer wishes to be part of the Company,

"Master Baggins, I suggest you keep up" Thorin said

With one last look at Rivendell, the dwarves, Bilbo and Ryneela continue on their journey, which had been somewhat quiet, except for the occasional question that was asked to Ryneela about her lineage. Time had gone by rather quickly for the Company, together, they had hiked through the wilderness of Middle Earth, over ranges, mountains, and plains. Sometimes Ryneela needed help with the climbing, even though she was very good at it but mostly when it came to trees, not so much with the mountains, so the dwarves aided her on that part. One of them would give her a boost to the next dwarf, and she would be able to climb the rest of the way, her boots always getting a nice grip.

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Soon enough, the Company reaches the Misty Mountains, the trail being very narrow and dangerous, with a cliff on one side and a sheer drop on the other, a fierce storm in the air, with lightning and rain all around, Kili making sure Ryneela was all right every now and again,

"Hold on!" Thorin shouted over the rain

As Ryneela walks, the stone beneath her feet gives away, and she starts falling into the chasm, a small yelp emitting from her as Kili manages to catch her around her waist, Fili grabbing her shoulders, the two of them pulling her back in time,