Chapter Two : A Name Change, Anyone?
After Legolas had announced his lifelong dream to become a hairdresser, the fellowship all stared at him like he was crazy, which, at this point, wasn't too far off the mark. But, as Aragorn had so tactfully pointed out when Legolas was talking euphorically to Gimli about different styling products he could recommend for his beard, this was what Legolas wanted, and as there was a lull in their quest to destroy the ring, he explained that he didn't see why Legolas couldn't give this hairdresser thing a whirl. The rest of the fellowship (Gimli excluded, who was now becoming quite interested in how to put his hair into a French twist, 'Perfect for battles.' As Legolas had pointed out. 'Keeps that hair out of your eyes') nodded agreeably. And so the fellowship was vaguely chatting about an hour later when the second surprise if the day came up. Gimli, ushered forward by Legolas, cleared his throat awkwardly. The rest of the fellowship looked at him expectantly, wondering what bomb he was going to drop now.
"I have decided to be Legolas' assistant." He said, sounding rather loud in the hush that had descended over everyone else.
"Yes," announced Legolas, attempting to break the ice, "We're going to open our own shop in Lothlorien together." Aragorn blinked. This hairdresser thing was getting WAY out of hand…
"Are you sure Gimli?' Aragorn asked, though already almost positive of what the answer would be.
"Yes. Legolas was telling me about how important deep conditioning is, especially when you're using a straightening iron, because your hair could get burned out and get a lot of split ends. Which why it is also important to trim your hair at least once every two weeks…" Aragorn and the rest of the fellowship tuned Gimli out after that, while Legolas was nodding enthusiastically……
~*That Night*~
"So you see, though many people think that Herbal Essences Shampoo and Conditioner uses more natural ingredients than L'Oreal Shampoo and Conditioner, studies have shown that this is completely false. In fact, that in terms of dandruff control, science has proven that L'Oreal Shampoo and Conditioner scored 50 PERCENT HIGHER than Herbal Essences. So clearly the better Shampoo and Conditioner is OBVIOUSLY L'Oreal." Finished Gimli with a flourish. Legolas nodded supportingly. Aragorn had long ago fallen asleep, drooling on his pack that he had been using for a pillow. Boromir was playing poker with Sam and Frodo, while Merry and Pippin were carrying on a fascinating conversation that for the last four hours had carried on along these lines :
"Merry?"
"What Pippin?"
"I'm hungry"
So, as you can imagine, emotions were running very high by the time Gimli had finished, which was why, by the time his speech, engrossing though it was, ended, the rest of the fellowship was prepared to buy Legolas and Gimli their own shop outright if only they would shut up about hair. In fact, Frodo personally was ready to get his head shaved just so he would never have to worry about hair again.
"Anyway," said Legolas, clapping his hands happily, "Gimli and I haven't decided what to name our shop yet, and we were hoping that you guys could help us out." Aragorn rolled his eyes.
"This is an elf with a REALLY unhealthy obsession with hair." He whispered to Sam. Frodo nodded.
"It's actually becoming quite scary" Frodo hissed to Aragorn.
"So, any suggestions?" asked Legolas again.
"Oh, I know!" said Merry way too enthusiastically. "How about 'Hair and Hobbits'?"
"Oh, oh, oh! I know!" added in Pippin. "What about 'Mushrooms and Makeovers'?" Legolas sighed, ignoring their comments, having learned that that was the best way to deal with the pair before they'd eaten. Suddenly, he snapped his fingers, and if it had been possible, a light bulb would have appeared over his head.
"I GOT IT!" he yelled. "In honor of Gandalf, I will name our barbershop…" he paused dramatically, "SCISSORS AND WIZARDS!"
~* Author's Note*~ Yes, this is getting really weird. And, just to clarify, Legolas isn't gay, he is just very fond of hair. ^_^ Anyway, will Scissors and Wizards be successful? Can Gimli really cut hair? Will Pippin ever stop being hungry? Find out in the next exciting chapter of…*duh nuh nuuhhhhhhhhhh* THE HAIRDRESSER!!! *thunder growls, lightning flashes, black cats hiss, a lady screams* lol
P.S. Read my other Legolas fanfiction, called Two Ugly Sisters. You'll enjoy it, I promise! Bye!!!!
After Legolas had announced his lifelong dream to become a hairdresser, the fellowship all stared at him like he was crazy, which, at this point, wasn't too far off the mark. But, as Aragorn had so tactfully pointed out when Legolas was talking euphorically to Gimli about different styling products he could recommend for his beard, this was what Legolas wanted, and as there was a lull in their quest to destroy the ring, he explained that he didn't see why Legolas couldn't give this hairdresser thing a whirl. The rest of the fellowship (Gimli excluded, who was now becoming quite interested in how to put his hair into a French twist, 'Perfect for battles.' As Legolas had pointed out. 'Keeps that hair out of your eyes') nodded agreeably. And so the fellowship was vaguely chatting about an hour later when the second surprise if the day came up. Gimli, ushered forward by Legolas, cleared his throat awkwardly. The rest of the fellowship looked at him expectantly, wondering what bomb he was going to drop now.
"I have decided to be Legolas' assistant." He said, sounding rather loud in the hush that had descended over everyone else.
"Yes," announced Legolas, attempting to break the ice, "We're going to open our own shop in Lothlorien together." Aragorn blinked. This hairdresser thing was getting WAY out of hand…
"Are you sure Gimli?' Aragorn asked, though already almost positive of what the answer would be.
"Yes. Legolas was telling me about how important deep conditioning is, especially when you're using a straightening iron, because your hair could get burned out and get a lot of split ends. Which why it is also important to trim your hair at least once every two weeks…" Aragorn and the rest of the fellowship tuned Gimli out after that, while Legolas was nodding enthusiastically……
~*That Night*~
"So you see, though many people think that Herbal Essences Shampoo and Conditioner uses more natural ingredients than L'Oreal Shampoo and Conditioner, studies have shown that this is completely false. In fact, that in terms of dandruff control, science has proven that L'Oreal Shampoo and Conditioner scored 50 PERCENT HIGHER than Herbal Essences. So clearly the better Shampoo and Conditioner is OBVIOUSLY L'Oreal." Finished Gimli with a flourish. Legolas nodded supportingly. Aragorn had long ago fallen asleep, drooling on his pack that he had been using for a pillow. Boromir was playing poker with Sam and Frodo, while Merry and Pippin were carrying on a fascinating conversation that for the last four hours had carried on along these lines :
"Merry?"
"What Pippin?"
"I'm hungry"
So, as you can imagine, emotions were running very high by the time Gimli had finished, which was why, by the time his speech, engrossing though it was, ended, the rest of the fellowship was prepared to buy Legolas and Gimli their own shop outright if only they would shut up about hair. In fact, Frodo personally was ready to get his head shaved just so he would never have to worry about hair again.
"Anyway," said Legolas, clapping his hands happily, "Gimli and I haven't decided what to name our shop yet, and we were hoping that you guys could help us out." Aragorn rolled his eyes.
"This is an elf with a REALLY unhealthy obsession with hair." He whispered to Sam. Frodo nodded.
"It's actually becoming quite scary" Frodo hissed to Aragorn.
"So, any suggestions?" asked Legolas again.
"Oh, I know!" said Merry way too enthusiastically. "How about 'Hair and Hobbits'?"
"Oh, oh, oh! I know!" added in Pippin. "What about 'Mushrooms and Makeovers'?" Legolas sighed, ignoring their comments, having learned that that was the best way to deal with the pair before they'd eaten. Suddenly, he snapped his fingers, and if it had been possible, a light bulb would have appeared over his head.
"I GOT IT!" he yelled. "In honor of Gandalf, I will name our barbershop…" he paused dramatically, "SCISSORS AND WIZARDS!"
~* Author's Note*~ Yes, this is getting really weird. And, just to clarify, Legolas isn't gay, he is just very fond of hair. ^_^ Anyway, will Scissors and Wizards be successful? Can Gimli really cut hair? Will Pippin ever stop being hungry? Find out in the next exciting chapter of…*duh nuh nuuhhhhhhhhhh* THE HAIRDRESSER!!! *thunder growls, lightning flashes, black cats hiss, a lady screams* lol
P.S. Read my other Legolas fanfiction, called Two Ugly Sisters. You'll enjoy it, I promise! Bye!!!!
