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"So... what is life like where your from?" Pippin asked.

"Loud." was my quick answer, "Very loud. And there are so many people everywhere that you can't find any peace whatsoever. That is unless you decide to isolate yourself out in the wilderness which I never really did. I'd always just go for a walk in the woods out behind my house."

"And why are you walking around barefoot." Merry asked, "I thought big folk wore shoes all the time."

I looked down at my feet, "Oh so I am." I looked back at him and smiled, "Well I'm not a normal person now am I? I've always hated wearing shoes. I've payed for it too in the form of bee stings and even getting bitten by a garden spider before, but I still go barefoot almost everywhere."

I yawned and saw Estel quirk his mouth a little. I frowned at him, "What are you smiling at?"

He gave me a confused look, "I actually haven't figured that out yet."

Wow. He actually came up with a good comeback. I stayed in shock for a moment before laughing, "Good one. I didn't think you would say something like that." He laughed back along with two elves that looked slightly envious that he had gotten the upper hand on me first.

I sat back in my seat and looked at the shelves upon shelves of books. "You have a lot of books here." I stated absentmindedly.

"You should see the library. There's at least three times as many books in there than there is in here!" Pippin shared.

"And I've heard the records beneath the castle is as big as the house itself." Merry put in.

"Wow." I smiled, "I could spend a lifetime reading here."

"You like reading?" Legolas questioned from his corner.

"Yeah. It's very relaxing. Plus you can go to so many places without leaving the comfort of your home." I laughed, "Although, I've always wanted to go see the places I've read about."

"Why haven't you?" he tilted his head.

I thought for a moment before speaking, "Life... has a way of taking up all of my time. School is one of it's most effective weapons."

"School?" Pippin wondered aloud, "What's that? The only kind of school I've heard about is a school of fish."

I chuckled, "Well I can tell you It's definitely not a school of fish. It's a place where children go to learn about things. How to read and write and other academics like that."

"Oh." he said, "What did you learn there?"

I yawned and rubbed my eyes before saying, "Well... I studied over the course of twelve years, reading, writing, language, science, chemistry, physics, history, geography, literature, astronomy, speech, art, math, algebra, and geometry." I had trouble remembering all that I had studied but their reaction was priceless none the less.

"Are you... a noble?" Estel asked.

"You studied those subjects for twelve years?" Merry exclaimed.

"When did you start studying?" Elrohir questioned.

"When I was six years old." I replied. "And no, Estel, I am not a "noble" as you call it. I am, in fact, middle class."

"That age is unreal! Why do you spend so much time on it?" Elrohir said.

"You should be using that time to have a good childhood!" Elladan put in.

I shrugged, "It's the norm." I smiled, "Don't get me wrong. We still get our childhoods, and school can be fun at times."

"Like what?" Pippin asked.

"Well... there was the time that my brother shot a hornet," confused faces, "It's a folded peice of paper that hurts really bad when you shoot someone with it. It's not dangerous or anything." they nodded and I continued, "So he shot a hornet at one of his friends but it missed him and hit a girls butt instead. She in turn, slapped the guy beside her because she though he had pinched her." I chuckled at the memory and was soon joined by Merry and Pippin.

"That sort of reminds me of something we did one time." Pippin said to Merry.

Merry turned to him, "Yes, except there was no "we" and I was the one that got slapped when you were the sole instigator."

"Sorry...?" Pippin smiled.

I yawned again and my hearing began to fade as I slouched back into the chair. I laid my head on my hand and subconsciously felt my eyes close.

A few moments later I heard a quieted conversation going on. In my near sleeping state I focused as best as I could on the voices.

"Well, she's finally asleep." that was Estel's voice.

"Looks like you finally learned something from all of the times father has had to sedate you." I heard Elladan say, or was it Elrohir?

"The same lesson you two have learned to ignore." he retaliated.

"You know, laddie, she's undoubtedly going to be very upset when she find out." Gimli stated.

Estel sighed, "I'll deal with that when she wakes up." I heard him get up from his chair, "Legolas, will you help me put her back in her room?"

"Very well." came his quiet reply.

'What in the world are they talking about?' I wondered. 'Why do I have to go back to my room?'

I then felt him slide his arms behind my back and underneath my knees.

'Wait.' I thought as he jarred me slightly while picking me up. 'Asleep? I'm not asleep. I don't want to go to sleep either. Then why do I feel tired?'

I felt his steps as he walked over to the door. Then it hit me. 'Estel drugged me! And I'm giving into it right now!' With that I broke out of the sleepy state and shoved myself out of an unsuspecting Estel's arms and crashed to the floor. And of course, I hit my head on the way down.

I winced and looked up at the ceiling while holding the back of my head. I was currently flat on my back with Legolas and Estel looking at me with concerned expressions and also two identical faces were beginning to come into view.

"Holly, what is it? Why did you do that? You could have seriously injured yourself!" Estel said from his towering position.

I looked up at him in annoyance, "Really, Estel? I could have seriously hurt myself?" I sat up then stood to my full height, "I have fought off orcs, wargs, giant trolls, and even come face to face with Sauron himself to save your hide, and you tell me that I might "severely" hurt myself from a four-foot fall?"

"Yes!" he said clearly becoming quite frustrated.

M temper was getting to be out of control at this point and I think he realized it as soon as I started talking, "Well... let me tell you something, boy. If the first time you remember seeing me was at least eighty years ago that means I'm at least ninety-nine years your senior. And if you want to get real technical with it. There are three hundred and sixty-five days in a year. That means there are twenty-nine thousand and two hundred days in eighty years. Divide that by seven which is the total number of days I know that it took me to travel through eighty years of your existence, and you would come out with four thousand one hundred and seventy-one days here to my one day at home which is twelve years here. Now multiply that by three hundred and sixty to get one year in my home and you have four thousand three hundred and eighty years here to my one year. Multiply that times my age, nineteen, and you'll find out that I am eighty-three thousand two hundred and twenty years old in your time. Add on the eighty years I've lived since a week ago and the grand total of my age is eighty-three thousand and three hundred years old. So if I say that I don't want to go to bed. I'm not going to bed!"

Silence filled the room as I caught my breath from saying so much in such a short time. Out of the corner of my eye I saw both the twin's mouths drop to the floor. Legolas and the rest of the group looked very shell shocked as well. Including Gandalf, although his mouth was firmly closed.

Estel looked at a loss for words. His anger had melted away at the sight of my outrage but he still looked like he was very upset anyway.

After a few moments of tense silence I sighed and rubbed my eyes and forehead, "Listen." I still stated harshly but softer than before, "I'm grateful that you care about my well being, but I am fine. In fact, if it weren't for everyone round here hitting me up side the head I would feel fit as a fiddle!" I sighed again, "Just leave me alone about it."

"Holly..." Estel started.

My head shot up to see his frustration had melted completely, but I didn't realize that in time "Look at my face, Estel! And tell me if I look like I care!" I exclaimed.

He smiled and sighed, "I was going to ask you if you'd like to see the library."

I opened my mouth to say something but nothing came out. I was shocked. He's finally given up.

"I would prefer you go to your room, but... you have brought to my attention that your mental well being depends on having something to do. So I retract my order. Besides, the medicine should be wearing off any time soon, and I doubt if you would trust me enough to drink something else that I made you." he smiled.

I snorted a laugh, "Yeah. Good luck with that." I looked down at my feet then back up to him, "I'm sorry I went off the handle like that. It wasn't exactly mature."

He placed a hand on my shoulder and smiled, "I know." His hand fell from it's place, "Shall we continue to the library?"

"Sure." I then smirked at the twins, "You two morons coming along?"

Elladan laughed, "Well it's not like we have anything else to do."

"Unless you want an archery lesson." Elrohir said.

"A lesson from you two?" Legolas snorted, "I wouldn't be surprised if she shot herself in the foot with your instruction."

"Is that a challenge I hear, Thranduilion?" Elladan questioned a glint playing in his eyes.

"Call it what you may," he smirked, "but I could still beat you both, even if I was blindfolded."

Elrohir smirked back, "I hope your planning on following up on that statement."

"Of course I am." he said with fake seriousness, "I wouldn't want to have an advantage over you. Seeing that you two can't even see what's in front of your nose."

A rich chuckle came from Gimli as he stood up from his chair and walked over, "Now, I've got to see this!"

"Were coming too!" Pippin and Merry said.

"It was getting stuffy in here anyway." Pippin informed.

"I think I'll stay here for a while and think." Gandalf stated. "Oh! Lady Arwen, I just remembered that the lady Eowyn was looking for you this morning."

"Well," she smiled, "I had better go find out what she needs." She walked to us, "I'll see you all later today." and after one more glance at Estel she slipped away through the door.

"So..." I said, "are we going to an archery match or not?"

"But I thought you wanted to see the library?" Merry said.

I waved it off, "Eh. Books can wait." I then walked over to the door and opened it, "Competition on the other hand, can't." and stepped out into the hallway.

"Which way...?" I slowly asked.

"Left." came Estel's quick answer.

I inhaled, "You know what? You lead." I said to Estel, "Because I have no idea where we are."

He laughed and walked out in front with everyone trailing behind, "You are in Minas Tirith to start with. And this is the west wing."

"Oh..." I wondered, "So this is one of those houses that has twenty different sitting rooms."

He laughed along with the twins, "Yes. One of those houses."

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So... I don't know how long I debated with myself over this chapter, but after a long time, I finally came out with a solution to the problem of the medicine I added in last chapter. I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading.

P.S. If you haven't noticed by now, Holly has some anger issues. It's even in her name. *whispers* But don't tell her I said that.