We turn up at the horrific scene and let me tell you, it is much more gruesome up close and personal… it stinks too. I see the Uruk-Hai's head on the spear and resist the urge to throw up. I turn to Legolas and bury my head into his shoulder as Gimli picks through the charred remains hoping not to come across either of the Hobbits.

He pulls out a bit of charred leather and holds it up sadly stating "It's one of their wee belts"

Legolas mutters a silent prayer in Elvish. Aragorn kicks a helmet and screams loudly in frustration. I jump at the sudden outburst, accidentally pressing myself further into Legolas's body. He wraps one of his arms around my waist and the other wraps around my shoulder, holding me to him. He smiles down at me sadly. I return the gesture. I pull out of his grip and turn to watch Aragorn do his ranger thing.

"A hobbit lay here. And the other" He states moving around the grass.

His face goes from sad and disappointed to suddenly serious and looks intently at the ground.

"They crawled, their hands were bound" He follows an invisible path that I personally can't see. He bends down and pulls out rope from the grass, hope rising in his tone.

"Their bonds were cut" He starts off at a run towards the forest not far from the remains shouting over his shoulder so we can hear "Their tracks lead away from the battle"

We follow him until he stops in front of the forest and finishes "and into Fangorn Forest"

Gimli gasps "Fangorn! What madness drove them in there?"

Aragorn leads us at a run through the forest until we slow to a walk as he studies all the tracks.

Gimli walks by a particular bush and notices something he dips his fingers into it and puts the substance into his mouth just to spit it out again exclaiming "yuck! Orc Blood"

I cringe away from him "Ew"

Aragorn kneels down to the ground and whispers "These are strange tracks"

I look around at the trees feeling uncomfortable and very uneasy about being in here.

Gimli mouths my thoughts "The air is so close in here"

"This forest is old, full of memory, and anger" Legolas explains as the trees start groaning and creeping me out!

Gimli lifts his axe in defence as if expecting an Orc to jump out.

"The trees are speaking to each other" Legolas states looking back at Gimli.

"Gimli! Lower your axe!" Aragorn whispers, making a lowering movement with his hands.

Gimli quickly does as he is told.

Legolas moves ahead saying in Elvish "Something is out there" If I didn't watch T.V. as much as I do I would never have known that, and people say TV is bad for you.

Aragorn walks to his side and whispers "What is it?" Again with the Elvish.

"The white wizard approaches" Legolas states in English

Aragorn moves his hand subtly to his sword whispering "Do not let him speak, he will cast a spell on us, we must be quick"

A bright light emits from behind us and the boys spin around to attack, first Legolas who shoots an arrow that immediately gets deflected, next Gimli who throws his axe at the light just to have it bounce off and Aragorn didn't even get to attack because his sword becomes to hot to handle, literally. Me, however, I'm a smart, good girl and I don't try to hurt our friend.

The guy speaks "you are tracking the footsteps of two young Hobbits."

"Where are they?" Aragorn yells at him.

"They past here the day before yesterday, they met someone they did not suspect, does that comfort you?" The guy replies lightly.

Aragorn looks at him confused and angry "Who are you? Show yourself!"

The light dims revealing Gandalf. I smile happily. I nearly cry. I know this was going to happen but I'm still so happy to see him! Legolas gets down on his knee, Gimli bows and Aragorn looks like he's going to cry too!

"It cannot be. You fell." Aragorn says in disbelief.

"Through fire and water, from the lowest dungeon to the highest peak I fought the Balrog of Morgoth. Until at last I threw down my enemy and smote his ruin upon the mountainside. Darkness took me and I strayed out of thought and time. Stars wheeled overhead and everyday was as long as a life age on the earth. I felt life in me again, I've been sent back, until my task is done" Gandalf explained thoroughly

"Gandalf!" Gimli exclaims happily.

"Gandalf? Gandalf?... That was my name, Gandalf the grey. I'm Gandalf the white and I come back to you now at the turn of the tide" Gandalf says with a smile

I grin widely, running up to Gandalf and envelop him in a big hug "Your back!" I exclaim gleefully.

I pull away from him as he smiles down "It's nice to see you too, Lady Finlay"

"Jenni" I huff pointedly.

He chuckles lightly and starts off at a brisk walk heading out of the forest stating "One stage of your journey is over, another begins. War has come to Rohan, we must ride to Edoras with all speed"

Once we're out the forest Gandalf whistles and the sound of neighing erupts from close by. I turn my attention to it; my mouth dropping as the most beautiful, white, not grey, white horse comes galloping towards us.

"That's one of the Meras, unless my eyes are cheated by some spell." Legolas states, staring at awe at the horse.

Finding it creepy that he's staring at a horse like that but he has yet to look at me like that… A small smile tugs at my lips, a laugh threatening to erupt at my thought, but I refrain form doing so, or they will really think I'm crazy.

The horse comes to a stop in front of Gandalf who pats his nose saying loving "Shadowfax, the Lord of all horses and has been my friend through many dangers"

Aragorn gives me a hand onto our horse while Legolas and Gimli get back on the other one and we head off to Edoras.

The sky starts to get dark and Gandalf slows to a trot. He points to a cluster of rocks and trees stating "We will rest there tonight"

I nod gratefully exclaiming "Thank God for that! My backside is getting numb!" At the rocks, I slide off the horse happily and kneel on the ground crying out "Land! Glorious land!"

The four men laugh at my antics, heading off towards the rocks, except Legolas. He stands in front of me smirking.

I grin at him saying childishly "Hey honey, Help me up"

I hold my hands out for him to grab which he does so, gladly, but that cheeky smirk gets wider. He pulls me up as hard as he can causing me to collide hard with his chest. The force knocks him back off his feet, taking me down with him. I land on his chest, my legs straddling his waist. I laugh and try to pull myself up but he wraps his arm around my waist preventing me from moving.

"Legolas let me up" I giggle, pushing against his chest.

He grabs my wrist pulling me down and my lips touch his. I try pulling away but he puts his hand on the back of my head keeping my lips on his. I close my eyes and grip his shoulder with one hand and intertwine my other hand with his free hand. I pull away from the kiss to breath. I look down at him flustered and pull my self away slowly, climbing off him, I sit on the ground crossed legged with my back to him, my cheeks inflamed.

Legolas sits up and puts his hand on my shoulder and whispers in my ear "Are you alright, Jenni?"

I nod quickly jumping to my feet, giggling nervously "Yip I'm fine, perfect" brushing myself off then holding my hand out for him to take.

He jumps up and takes my hand, pulling me along with him as he heads towards the others. Aragorn sees our intertwined hands and glares a little. The glare confuses me why would Aragorn glare at us? I let go of Legolas's hand and grab my bag pulling out a towel, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and clean clothes.

"I'm gonna find a lake or something" With that I walk away from the guys and start my search.

I find a lake hidden behind a large cluster of trees. I grin at it while stripping and diving in. Wow! Water has never felt so amazing! I start swimming around for a bit before swimming back over to the edge and wash my hair and body then go back to swimming for another ten minutes or so. I swim to the edge and start to pull myself up when a silhouette of a man moves between the trees. I scream and dive back into the water.

"Shhh, Jenni, its Aragorn"

I sigh in frustration "Aragorn! What the hell are you doing?"

Aragorn seems to realise the position he is in and turns his back on me, coughing nervously "My apologies, Jenni"

I pull myself out of lake and dress quickly. I gather up my things and walk briskly past Aragorn.

"Let's go"

He grabs my elbow to stop me proceeding any further.

I look back at him confused "What?"

He bows his head and states firmly "I love you" My breath catches in my throat and I can feel the colour drain from my face.

"y… you what!" I snatch my arm out of his grasp "What about Arwen? You love her. Not me."

Aragorn sighs looking up at the sky "I do love Arwen, but, she's leaving for the undying lands. I told myself I need to move on. And there you were. Brave, sarcastic, funny and beautiful."

I shake my head slightly "You can't give up hope on her so easily. Arwen is a strong Elf and woman. She'll stay for you. She has hope for you."

Aragorn looks back at me surprised. I grin, punching his arm "Plus, don't rebound off me, that's rude" Aragorn chuckles lightly pulling me into a hug. "I was not lying. I do love you."

I smile up at him "you love Arwen more" I pull away and start walking away "Come on. Sleep awaits" I call behind me lightly.

He follows. We get back to the camp and Aragorn walks off to keep watch. I walk over to where Legolas is sleeping next to a large rock. I place my things into my bag then slide down beside Legolas covering us both with his cloak. This is the only man I ever want to be with.