Belladonna Took
by Belladonna Took
Chapter 3: Will You Take Me To
Rivendell?
As Bella sat there transfixed at the sight of the Elves two of them
stopped to talk to Gandalf and Arador. Their beauty stunned her; their
skin seemed to glow like moonlight even during the day. Their long dark
hair was done up in elaborate plaits and the elf-maid had ribbons laced
throughout hers.
"Elen sila lumenn omentilmo, Gandalf," said the male elf and then he
turned to Arador. "Cormamin lindua ele lle, Arador in Dúnedain."
"Nae saian luume', Findecáno Ancalimë," Arador responded to the elf. "Vanimle sila tiri, Inwë Ancalimë."
The elf-maid then turned her ethereal blue eyes on Bella and said, "Mani naa essa en lle?"
"She does not understand you Inwë. Bella this is Inwë
Ancalimë and her brother Findecáno. They are from Rivendell
and are heading to the Grey Havens," Arador said quickly. "Inwë.
Findecáno. This is Belladonna Took. She has decided to join
Gandalf and I on our journey today."
Inwë turned to Bella and said, "You must make Arador and Gandalf take you to Rivendell. Arwen would adore meeting you."
With that the two elves clasped hands and walked away just as suddenly
as they appeared. "Why are they going to the Grey Havens Gandalf? Are
they taking a holiday?" Bella asked sincerely.
"No my dear Bella, they are leaving Middle Earth." Gandalf stated
sadly. "You shall never see either of them again, I am afraid."
Bella didn't know what to say. It was the saddest thing she had ever
heard. She couldn't understand why they would want to leave Middle
Earth. She certainly didn't ever want to leave her family or friends.
At that thought he mind immediately went to Bungo and she felt like
crying. But that only stiffened her resolve to have a big adventure
with her two new friends. Suddenly she looked up at Gandalf and said
quite strongly," So you ARE going to take me to Rivendell, right
Gandalf?"
Translations
Elen sila lumenn omentilmo- A star shall shine on the hour of our meeting
Cormamin lindua ele lle- My heart sings to see thee
Nae saian luume'- It has been too long
Vanimle sila tiri- Your beauty shines bright
Mani naa essa en lle? - What's your name?
Chapter 4: Off To Rivendell
"Bella do you think it is wise to just decide spontaneously to travel
to Rivendell?" Gandalf inquired. "Shouldn't you consult with your
parents first?"
"No, I don't think I should have to consult with them," she stated
angrily. "They didn't consult with me before banning me from spending
time with Bungo. It is all over some stupid argument between Bungo's
father and mine. I don't think they even remember why they were arguing
in the first place. I sure don't. It was something trivial I believe."
"Let them worry for once," she thought to herself as she gathered up her apple and small backpack.
"Bella, you realize that it is about a two week walk from here to
Rivendell?" Arador asked. "There aren't many inns to spend the night in
between here and there. We will probably have to sleep on the ground
several nights. And you have no other clothes."
"I understand, Arador. I don't care." Bella said vehemently "I really
want to go. My gaffer Bullroarer loved adventures. I also love nothing
more than meeting new people and seeing different places."
"All right, little one," Arador laughed, "We will go to Rivendell. That is if Gandalf doesn't object."
"I don't mind at all," Gandalf stated. "I do in fact see a lot of
Bullroarer in this young hobbit. We should get moving then, it is
already after noon.
Gandalf and Arador gathered up all of their possessions and placed
everything in their packs. The three travelers then proceeded east. As
the day wore on Bella started to feel the strain of walking all day,
but she would never admit her weariness to her companions. As she
walked she noticed small changes in the trees, the different levels of
the land in the Shire and the slight temperature differences.
In the meantime, back at the Great Smials Gero was in a panic. No one
had heard from or seen Bella since she left that morning. "Where could
she possibly have gone, Ada? Maybe she is over in Hobbitton with that
Baggins boy." He was answering his own questions almost as quickly as
he was asking them.
"Calm down, Gero!" Ada yelled. "Getting angry is not going to help get
her back any faster! It is getting late and will be dark soon. If you
are going to Hobbitton you should go soon."
"You are right, Ada, Gero sighed. Lets go boys. I'll be back with her soon, Ada."
As Gero and her sons run down the lane towards Hobbitton, Ada slumps
down on the front step of the Smials and cried until she was to
exhausted to cry any more.
Gero and his sons made it to Hobbitton just after suppertime. When they
reached the gate in front of the Baggins home half of the Baggins
family was already outside.
"What is going on here, Gero? Said Mungo Baggins. "Why are you rushing to get here? Is everything alright with your family?"
"Where is your son Bungo? Gero yelled. I need to speak with him now!"
"What is wrong, Mr. Took? Bungo asked from the doorway. Is there something wrong with Bella?"
"She hasn't been home all day and still wasn't there when we left. Have you seen her today?" Gero asked anxiously.
"No sir, I have been grounded since you were here two weeks ago. She
didn't go off by herself, did she?" Bungo asked with a stricken look on
his face.
"Yes, she went out for the first time in two weeks this morning. Why do you ask?"
Bungo paled noticeably and croaked, "Well the day we met the wizard and
the strange man in the woods, the old wizard said he would come back
through the Shire and show Bella magic and tell her stories of distant
lands."
Gero gasped for breathe and clutched his heart, "Bella, NO!"
