(Above is Isla in Middle Earth)

I sat in front of Legolas and sighed.

"At least let me paddle!" He might have shaken his head, but I couldn't see.

"I'll let you know when I'm tired." I dropped my head on my hand.

"With will be never." I muttered. I pulled out my bundle from Galadriel. Inside was a necklace of green leaves and a ring. A little piece of paper came along side. It read,

May these protect you when others cannot, Isla Hanings.

I clipped the necklace around my neck and placed the ring on my right index finger. I looked over the water and saw dark shapes on the shore.

"Legolas, orks!" He turned.

"Indeed. They seem to be tracking us." I shivered, causing the boat to rock slightly.

"Watch it pointy ears!" Gimli snapped. I glared at him. Oh, he was going to get it! Alyssa placed a hand on Gimli's arm, and he noticeably looked embarrassed. I saw Alyssa give no reaction.

Hmm, love not returned. I wonder...

Legolas interrupted my thoughts by placing a hand on my shoulder to steady me. I looked as embarrassed as Gimli. Lana looked over from her boat and made a heart sign with her hands. I stuck my tongue out at her and she laughed. We sailed along until Darlene pointed.

"The statues of kings! They are magnificent, more so than drawings." Alyssa was spellbound by these figures in the rock. I looked at the bank and saw the orks again.

"Legolas, nad no ednas." *Legolas, something is out there.* Legolas sighed.

"I see them to Lona. They are close." I leaned back slightly and closed my eyes.

"Wake me up when we get there."