*Bows* I'M BACK! Yes I know, I've been away for such a long time. Well as you all know I didn't have internet. Once I got it back I didn't have any type of way to type my stories up and give them to you all. So, now that I have MO on my computer I shall be able to do a complete update of my account within the month.
I have commented on a few reviews. I have been trying to get about to it but was never able to so please see if your review is there. If not, I will try to get others within the next few chapters.
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One thing about Lucy, she could hold a grudge. Ever since that night on the mountain Lucy hadn't once talked to Boromir. Most of the time, she wouldn't even look at him unless she had to look after one of the Hobbits and they walked next to him. The rest of the Fellowship was confused and worried. The sweet teenager that was usually so happy wasn't anymore. She was happy around everyone else but as soon as Boromir would walk next to her she would stiffen and glare at him.
The group had rested two nights ago and had decided to try for the path to Rohan. They made it half a day before more of Saruman's crows appeared. They camped out in a cave for a full day before deciding that it was safe enough to try and leave. Now, they were on their way to the Mines of Moria.
Lucy loved being underground. She used to go in the Dwarf mines after Jadis's defeat. She never did completely understand why the Dwarves allowed her entrance when they had taken Jadis's side during the war. "They just see you as another Dwarf Lucy. I mean, you are small enough to be one." Lucy smiled remembering the old joke. Once she became an adult she had sprouted and grown taller than Susan. Though Lucy was always a head shorter than Edmund was and even shorter than Peter.
"Tell me about your family," Frodo asked as he walked up next to Lucy. She was taking a turn in leading Bill the pony. "What are your brothers and sister like? What about your parents?"
Lucy tilted her head in thought. "I don't remember much about my father. He was in the military..." Lucy smiled as she saw the blank look cross the older man's face. "He was a warrior. He fought during the war we had in England. He wasn't home often. Once the war ended; he, my mother, my sister and my eldest brother all went to America. I just recently was reunited with my siblings."
"What about Edmund? Where was he?" Gandalf and Sam had slowed down to listen to the story. Lucy could hear footsteps behind her saying that the others and moved forward as well.
"He was with me. Edmund has never left me behind. Where I go, he goes, no matter what. This is the first time I haven't had him with me since i was nine years old." Lucy could picture white snow on the ground around a single lamp post where she and Edmund had left Narnia after his first visit to the magical world. "My mother was a sweet woman. But she started to change more while we children were away. She lost a light was used to fill her eyes. We haven't talked in nearly a year."
"As for the rest of my family, well, I have my cousin Eustace. He was a complete prat before he went to Narnia. Most of the journey he sat around complaining. It was actually him who was on guard duty when the slavers caught us. He has really changed since that moment. In fact, he moved in with Edmund and I and we were all living quite happily... well, for the most part. Peter is an amazing big brother, he's perfect." Lucy laughed lightly. "Well, nearly perfect. He has his faults but he's been working on them. He was a great King but he never learned to be a King and a man."
"Edmund used to be the worst brother ever. He was mean, rude, angry all the time and overall he hated me. After what happened with Jadis though Aslan was able to show him that not everything is his fault and that it wasn't my fault that he became who he was. It was a King of equality, justice, fairdom, and everything that you could think of meaning Just. Susan, oh sweet Susan just isn't like the sister I used to have. We would play games together, but once she "grew up" she stopped being Susan the older sister and started being Susan the teenager. Let me just say that were she here, I would probably tie her up and leave her in the next village we came across."
"You are brave and honest."Boromir whispered to Lucy. "May I speak with you?"
Lucy raised her head and marched forward, pulling Bill past Gandalf and Sam without a word to the warrior. "What did you do ladie?" Gimli asked, placing a hand on Boromir's arm. The two had stopped after Lucy left. "The lass hasn't gotten mad at anyone yet, so why you?"
"Because," Boromir started walking with Gimli slightly behind him. "It's because I think I have been wrong my whole life."
"Well then, quick way to fix it, apologize."
"I've tried that, but she won't even look at me."
"Then it's not her you need to be apologizing to then. The lass has her reasons for doing things."
"I thought Dwarves were too stubborn to say sorry."
"Aye ladie, stubborn we are. But that doesn't stop us from knowing that if we are wrong, we admit it. Take the Elf for example, if I knew I was wrong I could apologies for him. But at the same time, there's nothing to apologies for." Gimli swung his ax over his shoulder and marched on.
"Four more days and we shall each the walls of Moria. Until then, try and get along everyone." Gandalf called behind himself as the Fellowship continued to its journey.
Four days of walking, hiding and silence. Even the Hobbits could feel the tension in the air. The closer that Moria became to worse that everyone reacted to things. Lucy still hadn't talked to Boromir; in fact, she flat out ignored him now. Aragorn and the Hobbits were the only ones who would risk her wrath by going near her and talking. No one mentioned Boromir to her though, least she react poorly.
Lucy sat next to the lake and removed her boots. They had just reached the walls of Moria and Gandalf couldn't remember the password to gain them entrance. Gently she lowered her feet into the dark cold water. Walking wasn't too bad, but it had been such a very long time since she had last walked a distance like this over various terrains. Lucy's head jerked up as she heard a slash to her left. Pippin and Merry were throwing rocks into the lake. Aragorn was quick to put a stop to it, whispering something to them. "Do not disturb the water." Lucy blinked; even with her hearing having changed she shouldn't have been able to hear the Ranger.
Lucy sighed and looked back out into the lake. 'Oh Aslan, what is happening to me?'
-My gift youngling, you are becoming the true you. - Ilúvatar's voice answered back.
To: meriland25 for the review on chapter 4
-LOVE THE STORY! this is the first Lucy alone in Middle Earth that Ive read and its amazing! Your writing is beautiful, and I love the way you portraied an older yet still inoccent the way, is this going to be a Lucy /Legolas fic?Anyway, this is a great story, and I cant wait to read more of it!Please, update soon! -Thank you for the review, I am glad to hear that you are enjoying the story. Thank you also, I'm always happy to have someone tell me that they enjoy my writing. I have always thought it sad that everyone else out of the Pevensie siblings has their own adventures in Middle-Earth but not Lucy. Yes, an older and innocent Lucy is exactly how I see her. She will steadily grow throughout her journey but that is to be expected. Lucy realizes that she can't always remain a child but doesn't want to be a complete adult. As for your question on if this is going to be a Legolas/Lucy fic I am unable to answer that. I have seen authors give such things away and it takes something from the story. So, as I say to everyone who asks couple questions I am sorry but you will have to wait to find out.
To: Alissiel for the review on chapter 5
-This is one of the most amazing stories I've ever read! Please continue, the story is so entrancing, and Lucy is so believable, since she isn't a new character. :D Please continue! -Thank you for your kind comments. I am trying really hard to make sure that Lucy stays to how she is but at the same time show that she is growing up and doesn't need to be a child anymore. She must always retain that innocence of hers though, that is never going away.
To: Tempest S on the review on chapter 5
-I do believe she left out one of her siblings in her good night. -Yes she did, but you have to remember that Lucy is still angry at Susan for what she said.
To: Arrowhead1996 on the review on chapter 6
-Okay. This is officially one of my favorite stories! I love this! Please give us the next chapter ASAP! -Thank you for your comment. It lifts my heart to know that someone is enjoying my story so much. I have been writing more for this story than others so I try my hardest to update often.
5) To: Guest on the review on chapter 6
-Damn, if this keeps up, Lucy will have a lot more scars to talk about before the War is even over! XD -That she will. But you have to think, you can't fight in a war or battle without gaining a scar, whether it be physical or mental. And also, Lucy does tend to have the oddest sort of luck in things.
6) To: bubblepunk12 on the review on chapter 8
-I'm still reading this! -And I am most glad that you are still reading this! Please continue to do so.
7) To: Esperanza911 on the review on chapter 8
-Wonderfully written, as always! ! ! I just love the way you are writing Lucy's character. It fits how I imagine her so perfectly. I have a question though; is Lucy going to be paired with anone or just act as...the sister figure I guess? Anyways, I love this story and your writing. If you wrote a book, I would read it! ! ! Keep up the extraordinary work and please UPDATE soon! ! ! -As I have stated to another reviewer I am unable to answer any relationship questions with exact answers. When I first started this story there was someone that I was going to pair Lucy with but now I am not so sure. Everything I have written after chapter 2 is just my fingers typing by themselves. As for your last comment, well I am actually currently writing one. I hope to have found finished it and had it publishing within the next two years.
8) To: NarnianElf on the review on chapter 8
-This story is good, please make more, I'm dying to know the rest of this story. I'm kinda wondering if Legolas and Lucy are going to fall in love, but that is just my thoughts going around my head. If it's alright with you I kinda have a request, can you bring Peter, Susan, and Edmund to Middle-Earth in this awesome story? Thank You :) -Thank you for your great review. Trust me; I'm dying to know the rest of the story myself. It's one of those ones that it's just always running in so many directions in my head that when I'm finally able to write I don't know what I've written until I'm done. As for your request I will take it into consideration. I love it when people review with requests and yours is the first one.
9) To: phoenix on the review on chapter 7
-You are a very good author, I love the way you have the story going slow and steady. I was wondering if there was going to be a love story in this, if so i think you should do either a Legolas or Borimer one.(i feel bad for Borimer no one makes stories for him) -There's a reason I picked out your review to comment on. One is to thank you for said review. Two is because of Boromir. Boromir is such a great character and I love reading stories with him living... Sadly, I am unable to do so. But I am more than willing to write a story; crossover or not; where Boromir is the main character. If you would like me to, let me know. Whether you choose a crossover or not I will try and get you that story if you wish it.
10) To: Esperanza911 on the review on chapter 10
-Sorry for not reading and reviewing for such a long time. I know from experience that your reviews can make or break your story. Sometimes if you don't have any inspiration, reviews can help and if you have none, well... Anyways, I'm sorry to hear about your internet. I anxiously await your return because this story is just so amazing! It doesn't help you were just getting to the good part... The Fellowship has just started out on their journey! As always, excellent portrayal of Lucy. She definitely has a big heart and I love how you're emphasizing that fact. You are such an awesome author and should NEVER GIVE UP! Keep writing and I will await your update. -Esperanza911 there is no need for an apology on not reviewing. You have followed my story from the very beginning and made sure to constantly add reviews. I thankfully now have full access to internet and have gotten Microsoft Office (I take no claim in owning MO.) on my laptop so I am now able to completely update my stories.
