Elves and Dwarves

In which Legolas and Gimli make comparisons of each other's race.

Disclaimer: Lord of the Rings belongs to author and renowned genius, J. R. R. Tolkien.

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If a traveler chanced to walk by the citadel at about 1:00 in the afternoon on that particular day, he or she would have seen two shadows resting on one of the balconies hunched over in deep conversation; or so it would seem.

One of the shadows would be taller than the other, and one would be about half as high. At first glance, they seemed to be discussing some very important issues, perhaps about the city's economical growth or the challenges Gondor would face in the future?

No.

These two were Legolas and Gimli; two of the nine walkers and companion of the king. They were well known throughout Minas Tirith in the reconstruction of the city, and their constant arguments. This particular one was no different. Well, sort of different, but not much.

"Onions"

"Soap"

"Moles"

"Daisies"

"Rocks"

"What are you two doing?! This does not sound like your usual banter…am I missing something?

Legolas and Gimli both spared a moment to look up at the human king in puzzlement, before continuing with their conversation.

"Butterflies"

"Beetles"

This would have continued on for a while had not Aragorn become impatient and whacked both of them upside the head to get their attention.

"What are you two talking about?!?! Am I to assume that you are trying to keep a conversation with one word each?! Tell me what's going on here before I throw both of you off the balcony!!!"

Legolas had the grace to look embarrassed as he patiently explained to Aragorn "We were having a competition…of sorts, whoever could compare the other's race to the most creative object, be it animal, vegetable or mineral, wins. It started when Gimli called me a fish…"

Aragorn merely shook his head and went off, muttering something about "better things to do with their time."

"So, shall we continue?"

"By all means"

"Roses"

"Snails"

"Dust"

"Oranges"

"Lemmings"

"…"

"…"

"What?!"

"You heard me, Lemmings!"

"What…but..but…why?!"

"Eh, why not? They travel in packs, they follow their leaders loyally, and they seem to have a strange attraction to the sea." Gimli left Legolas speechless for once and took the opportunity to take a puff or two from his pipe.

Legolas stammered for a comeback before relenting and surrendering the battle.

"My friend, I believe you have just won."

"Yes I know."

"Though I've never been compared to a rodent before…"

"Give it up laddie."

Fin

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