Chapter six :Training.

A/N : So before you start reading I just want you to know that I am sorry if there are some spelling mistakes… (My computer has issues), I will try to not make a lot of spelling mistakes. Now enjoy the next chapter.

Morning: First day of training

She sun kissed Hermione on her nose. As she woke up she saw the beautiful view. She saw that clothes where already laid out for her. She put them on. She wore black tights and bluish Tunic. ``Hermione are you awake?´´, Harry and Ron asked pounding on her door. She quickly opened it and let them in. ``We wanted to pick you up for breakfast.´´, they said and Hermione grabbed their arms and followed them. ``Good morning Hermione, Harry and Ron.´´, Arwen said when they came through the door. ``Good morning lady Arwen´´, the trio responded and they ate breakfast.

After that they where summoned together. Lord Elrond stood in front of them and said ``Good morning friends. Today will be your first day of training. You can use any area to train. With no further ado I will let you begin.´´, Lord Elrond said. This speech made Ron feel like an Gladiator in Rome.

Aragorn, Sirius and Harry went over to get swords. ``Good morning Granger how are you today? ´´, Legolas asked her. ``I am fine and you?´´, she answered.

``I am also fine thank you for asking.´´, he said. Hermione looked around and saw that Boromir was approaching them.

``Good Morning Hermione may I ask you to train with me? I mean show me that I underestimate you.´´, Boromir asked. Hermione, who first wanted to say no but then again agreed, nodded and followed him to a grassy area. She hoped that he would stop harassing her afterwards.

Boromir got two swords and gave one to Hermione. They started and Legolas stood there seeing that she really was skilled with the sword but her footwork needed some training. After a few minutes Boromir stopped and said ``I underestimated you Hermione.´´,

Hermione smiled and went over to Aragorn, Harry and Sirius who where improving their sword skills.

Legolas came over to Hermione. ``Granger your skills with a blade are impressive. But you need to work on your feet.´´, he said.

``Well I don't think my feet will do me no harm in a battle.´´, Hermione said.

``Well let me show you.´´, Legolas said.

``Ok Legolas.´´, Hermione said confused. He pulled his sword and Hermione had her sword already ready.

``You see in war they will not be merciful´´, Legolas said when their swords made first contact with each other. ``I know that.´´, Hermione said. Legolas swung his sword to the left and the right. Hermione blocked each attack and then he took distance and she came closer. She wanted to cross him but in this moment he disarmed her and she tripped over his foot. Before she hit the ground he caught her. Shock was written on her face. Legolas smiled and said. ``You see this could happen if you don't improve your footwork. You don't only need the skills with a blade. Sword fighting is a sport where every part of your body knows how to function. With no balance on your feet you will not survive.´´, Hermione looked at him and said.

``Well if my footwork is so horrible then train me.´´, he laughed and said ``Ok, but to make one thing clear I didn't say that your footwork was horrible.``, they went over to a grassy area where there was only one huge tree.

``Granger first I will give you a rhythm that you must follow.``, Legolas said. Hermione couldn't quite follow him but she eventually found out what he wanted.

Harry and Aragorn where training with Sirius. They made little matches against each other. After a while Sirius went over to Boromir and Gimli. ``Hello there may I join you?´´,Sirius asked them.

``Yes of course.´´, Sam answered. Gimli showed them how to throw an axe. As he hit his target right in the middle Sirius also got an axe and threw it to the same target.

``Master Sirius your shot was good but not quite as good as mine.``, Gimli said seeing Sirius´s axe near his axe. Sirius laughed and said ``Master Gimli you should teach not prance.´´, Sirius said which made the hobbits and Boromir laugh.

Sirius left to see how Hermione was doing. ``Well boys just a reminder I do not prance. I was evaluating!´´, Gimli stated and went on with his combat skills.

As the small dwarf showed them how to fight with no gadgets the hobbits where a little bit scared and looked at each other. Their look said everything and gave them strength to do this.

Hermione was out of breath as Sirius arrived. ``Hey Kiddoh how are you doing?´´, Sirius asked knowing she was exhausted. ``Fine just fine.´´, Hermione said with sarcasm.

``Should we take a break?´´, Legolas asked seeing her almost collapsing. Hermione nodded and they went to the tree. They drank some water and sat down.

``We will stop now with your footwork. You need your brain to memorize these positions.´´, Legolas said.

``Well ok what is next?´´, Hermione asked and mentally slapped herself again. Great Hermione! He maybe doesn't want to train with me anymore, she thought. Sirius looked at them and got a good idea.

``Master Legolas I heard you are an extraordinary archer. Maybe you can teach her archery.´´, Sirius said. ``Well only if Granger wishes to´´, Legolas said and looked at her.

``Well there is nothing wrong with learning something new is there?´´, Hermione said and stood up. Legolas smiled. Sirius went back to Aragorn who was still taking his break.

``Is Hermione alright?´´, Aragorn asked.

``Yes she is doing fine.´´, Sirius said.

``That's good to hear.´´, Aragorn replied.

``So shall we continue?´´, Sirius said and surprised Aragorn with a battle.

Gandalf and Dumbledore sat at the sides and looked at them all and laughed at Aragorn and Sirius little battle because they were acting like little children.

``Well my friend it looks as if they will be good friends.´´, Gandalf said. ``Well yes this is just lovely.´´, Dumbledore said and smoked his pipe. The old wizards watched how the Fellowship was bonding and it made them happy.

After a half an hour of holding up a bow and getting into position Hermione was finally ready to shoot her first arrow.

``So now you will set off your first arrow and aim for the target there.´´, Legolas said and stood behind her touching her left hand, which was holding the arrow. Hermione´s heart was beating so fast she was afraid that he would hear it.

``Look at the target. Take a deep breath and let go.´´, Legolas whispered in her ear. She did as he said and let her arrow go. In seconds it hit the middle of the target.

``Well done. ´´, Legolas said. Hermione realized that she has hit the middle and jumped in the air and out of reflex hugged him. She immediately let go and said

``Oh uhm sorry´´.

``No it is ok. You should be proud of this.´´, he said coming closer to her.

``I will go and get the arrow.´´, Hermione said and escaped the moment.

Legolas adored her and she made him think about the time when he shot his first arrow. But then he had a weird déjà vu feeling and noticed that Hermione remembered him from someone he knew a long time ago. That made him sad. Almost 1000 years ago a family came to their Woods to seek shelter. There was a girl Lena was her name and she had the same fire in her soul as Hermione. They spend a lot of time together. To him she was like a little sister. He showed her the forest and some archery. When Lena shot her first arrow she reacted the same way as Hermione did.

``Here it is.´´, Hermione said pulling him out of his day dream.

``Well yes I think this will be all for today.´´, Legolas said and left. Hermione thought that he was acting a little bit strange and went to Sirius thinking about him and if she could have said something wrong.

As she came back to the others she saw a total chaos. The group has divided into two armies and they were fighting against each other. ``Hermione get your sword and help us.´´, Sirius said and Hermione did as he said. After a while everyone was exhausted and they called it a day.

Hermione went over to the hobbits and Gimli to chat and Harry went to Ron who was looking at Hermione.

``What's up Ron? You have been acting weird for some time now.´´, Harry asked concerned.

``Oh nothing. Did you notice that Hermione is spending more time with them as with us? ´´, Ron said and jumped up. ``Oh Ron let her.´´, Harry said. Ron crossed him and left. Ron couldn't understand why Hermione isn't talking to him. Ever since they came to middle earth he and Hermione where drifting apart. He looked towards Hermione and left.

Gimli sat next to Hermione and said. ``Well Lass let me just say this in all my years I haven't met a women like you.´´, he said.

``Oh Gimli you make me blush… But I must admit I haven't met a dwarf who is that kind and honest.´´, Hermione replied. ``May I join you?´´, Aragorn asked.

``Of course strider.´´, Frodo answered and Aragorn sat next to Sam.

``So today was very successful´´, Aragorn said making everyone nod.

Hermione saw Arwen crossing the hall. ``Gentlemen please excuse me.´´, Hermione said. She jumped up and left to see how Arwen is doing.

``Hello Arwen how are you?´´, Hermione asked.

``Oh I am fine you? I saw you training today. You are really good.´´, Arwen said.

``I am fine to. But I am just tired from training.´´, Hermione said following her.

Arwen led Hermione into her room.

``So what have you been doing today?´´, Hermione asked.

``Oh I did my usual walk and I watched you train.´´, Arwen answered.

They sat down in Arwen´s room and chatted.

The next day came and the same training plan was run down like yesterday.

Legolas showed up and went to Hermione.

``Good morning Granger. I would like to apologize for the way I acted yesterday.´´, he said.

``Good morning to you too and I don't mind.´´, she answered and then they went to their footwork and archery. Ron sat in the grass watching Legolas and Hermione practice.

``Ron what's up? You have been acting really weird and this time tell me the truth.´´, Harry asked and sat next to him.

``Does he have to touch her so much?´´, Ron asked himself.

``Oh I see. Well why you don't talk to her? ´´, Harry asked him but as Ron didn't answered Harry stood up and left.

``Well I can see that you learn really fast Granger.´´, Legolas said after a while.

``Thank you.´´, Hermione answered.

``Well the lass is getting along very well with the Elf.´´, Gimli said to Aragorn.

``Well let them they are having fun.´´, Aragorn said smiling.

The first week flew away and the departure was only a week away. Aragorn asked Hermione if she would like to train with him and she said yes. Out of the whole fellowship Hermione didn't know so much about Aragorn. So she thought this could be a chance to get to know him.

``So Hermione are you nervous of the departure?´´, Aragorn asked.

``Well to be honest I am a little bit nervous and I am also sad because I like it here very much and Lady Arwen and I are really getting along.´´, she answered.

``Well it is happy to hear you like it here.´´, Aragorn said and they trained some more. Hermione looked over to Legolas, who was in an argument with Gimli. ``What is their problem?´´, Hermione asked. ``Cant they get along like everybody else?´´, she asked.

``Well I think they are arguing about a silly thing… You see Dwarfs and Elves do not get along that good.´´, Aragorn explained and Hermione, even though she had a question, looked away and trained some more.

During the first week Hermione barely spend time with Ron and Harry. She felt horrible about that. She couldn't believe that she ignored them and tried to find a moment when they were together during the last two weeks. But there were no moments. When she wasn't training she was with Arwen, who taught her some words and phrases in elfish. Hermione once again mentally slapped herself.

Now the second week was almost over and Hermione made it her mission to spend some time with Ron and Harry.

When it was dark she sneaked her way to Harry and Ron's bungalow and knocked. ``Guys open up its me.´´, she said.

Harry rushed to the door and opened it.

``Oh what do you know she is here.´´, Ron said, making Hermione feel guilty.

``Look guys I am so sorry for not spending some time with you. I just…´´, she said and it was the first time she was speechless.

``I just what? Made new friends or no I know I just found out that these strangers are worth of my time and not my idiotic friends I knew for almost all my life. Well for your information your sorry can´t fix this.´´, Ron shouted at her.

``Oh come on Ron.´´, Harry said.

`` No Harry don't you feel hurt to?´´, Ron asked Harry.

Hermione stood in the room with tears in her eyes. Great you are so stupid! She thought. ``Yes Ron I am hurt like you are but I am also happy for her because she once did something without us looking over her shoulder. I am happy for her. But I am also hurt and if we would not be in such a pickle I would shout at her too but I know better. Can't you see Ron the situation is hard enough and us fighting will not make it any easier. So push it aside and just enjoy the moment for once. ``, Harry said.

``No Harry I can't.´´, Ron said and left the room. Harry went over to Hermione, who sat on a chair. ``It is my fault. I am sorry.´´, Hermione said.

``It is ok I forgive you.´´, Harry said giving her a hanky.

``No you can't. How can you forgive me? I neglected you and Ron. As Ron said a sorry can't fix this.´´, Hermione stood up and was about to go out the door. When Harry grabbed her.

``Listen to me. Ron is out of his mind. He doesn't quite get the fact that in three days we will leave and maybe fight. He is scared and he feels alone because you weren't there to talk to. Just go after him and talk to him.´´, Harry said.

``No I don't think it is that easy. I have never seen him like this and I think I need to be alone right now.´´, Hermione said.

She went out of the room and on to a porch.

``Good evening Granger isn´t it a bit late for a Lady to walk around?´´, Legolas said coming near her.

``I just needed some air.´´, Hermione said.

``Do you mind me sitting next to you?``, Legolas asked.

``Of course not.´´, Hermione said.

Legolas sat next to her and saw that she was upset. He didn't want to harass her but he didn't like the fact of her being sad.

``You look upset.´´, he said.

``Well upset is nothing compared to what I feel.´´, she replied.

``What is wrong?´´, ha eventually asked her.

``Oh nothing big just I didn't spend time with Harry and Ron and now they are mad at me, well Ron is. I know harry is to but he knows how to overplay it. I apologized and the whole situation overloaded and in the end I was the dummy.´´, she said.

``Well I think they were a little bit harsh on you. Look they will forgive you. Someday. But the only way to fix the problem is to talk about it.´´, he said rubbing her back. ``I guess you're right. May I ask you what you are doing out here?´´, Hermione asked to get her mind off the situation with Ron.

``Well I couldn't sleep so I thought a walk and a little fresh air would calm me down.´´,

He told her.

``Oh I see.´´, Hermione said.

``I don't want to be nosy but Aragorn told me that elves and dwarfs don't get along that well. Why is that?´´, she asked to keep the conversation going.

``Well you see elves and dwarfs never really gotten along that well but when my father imprisoned Gimli´s father the situation… how did you say it overloaded. And now the elves and dwarfs can't stand each other.´´, Legolas said looking at Hermione.

``Oh… But just because your father imprisoned his father cant mean that elves and dwarfs hate each other now.´´, Hermione said confused.

``Well yes it does.´´, Legolas said.

They sat there for a long time just talking.

The last morning came and it was time that the fellowship goes to Mordor to destroy the one ring.

A/N: Hey i know that it is a little bit confusing how well everyone gets along but it was necessary... because i didn´t want to be stuck in the process writting about how they become friends. I thought i will give you a picture that they get along. I now just want to go on with the real problem, which is the journey and the destruction of the ring.