Disclaimer: Nope, still don't own it, just my insane OCs.

A.N: Just to clarify, no one falls in love with Nina. She is a friend to all, expect for Megan. "" is speaking, '' is thoughts and italics is another language. This one has taken a while, so hurry and review! I would love to know your opinion on this chapter. Very nervous about this one.

Chatting with Lady Galadriel

I could not help myself, but I sniggered. I had no idea what was going on between Megan and Lady Galadriel, but Megan was getting whipped. She was looking like a sulky child who was being told off for taking the last slice of apple pie that was meant for an important business meeting by an extremely calm and dangerous mother. She was pouting furiously and her hair was falling in front of her face. It was a pathetic attempt to be emo and sulky.

'Please! Grow up and stop carrying on like a pork chop!'

'Interesting…'

My head whipped around and my eyes were like saucers. Galadriel, "damn attractive woman" my friend from Texas would say, had a smile so small that it made the Mona Lisa's look like a grin.

'I would like to speak to you later. I will send someone for you.'

Her smile widened a little and elegantly turned back to Megan who cringed and looked completely mortified. I grinned and skipped off, feeling much cheered.

"What's Earth like?"

"Hm…?"

"What's Earth like?"

"Oh…big."
"Is that all?"

"It…it is very big and diverse. There are many countries, with many different races of people, many different cultures, languages, buildings, plants and animals."

"Where do you come from?"

"I currently live in a place called England. It's cold, rains a lot and snows! I have photos of it. I study at a university there as well as board there. But I grew up in a different country."

"What's that country called?"

"Australia."

"What's it like?"

"It's huge. Dry, hot and vast. I love it. It's a huge island, but the center is made up of endless deserts with incredible rock formations and strange animals. The trees are huge, with long trunks and spare branches and leaves. The coastline has long beaches with golden sand and bright blue seas. Not like the English ones where it's just pebbles. The coast also has coral reefs. Then there are the rainforests."

Boromir laughed.

"You're very fond of it then?"

"Oh yes. Spent most of my childhood and schooling years there, but we traveled a lot. But, there were downsides. The heat could be unbearable sometimes and then there are the bushfires."

"Bushfires?"

"Huge fires that spread through the bush. There could 68 blazes going in one state and 40 in another. The fires could join up together and create a firestorm."
"That's horrible!"

"It is. But that's life."

Boromir nodded. His finger was stuck in between the pages of The Book Thief and he was nearly finished.

"You've gone through that book pretty quickly."

Boromir flushed. I was probably using an accusatory tone to make him embarrassed.

"Relax. You're enjoying it then?"

Boromir nodded, looking pleased and was about to say something when an elf appeared. He nodded to me and I jumped up and marched after the elf, waving goodbye to a confused Boromir, who merely waved in response.

I walked passed a very pale Frodo, who was looking shocked and scared. The elf gestured to the stairs and I went down them. I came down to the bottom of the stairs and saw Lady Galadriel standing near the fountain. She was watching me with her bright, blue eyes and had that small, secretive smile.

'Come forward Nina. We have much to discuss.'

I stepped forward, curious and had a rising feeling in my stomach of excitement.

'Sorry, but why are we not talking out aloud?'

'There are many ears here that need not know of what we speak.'

'Ah, okey dokey.' Her lips twitched.

'You are wondering why you are here?'

'Um…yes. I thought it was an accident but it sounds like it's not.'

I raised an eyebrow and her smile widened a little.

'Your...companion, Megan was never meant to be here. She tore through the barriers your world and through ours without the Valar's consent. The Valar are unable to send her back. To act as a counteract to her they sent you. You are her opposite. You counteract her actions. The Valar brought you here for that reason.'

My jaw hit the floor the moment the words came out of her mouth. Metaphorically speaking.

'Would you like me to prove it to you?'

I nodded.

'Have you ever wondered why Boromir or the hobbits were not affected by Megan's magic?'

I nodded.

'Because of your friendship they are immune to her enchantment. You meet them first while she was busy with the elves. Your kindness, selflessness, compassion and fairness is the opposite of everything she is and stands for. You read that book secretly on anatomy not just because you're interested but because you are also considering helping in the Healing House after the battle is done. You want these people, who you do not know, to live. You are irritated by her because she has forced her way into this world for her own selfish reasons. She desires attention, demands loyalty and yet gives none of it, which irritates you. Your inspire friendship and loyalty and give it freely. You do not seek attention, love or want to be desired by all.'

'Yep, still not getting it.'

Galadriel laughed softly at this.

'You will understand soon.'

I bit my lip, unsure of how to response to this extraordinary statement. Galadriel was watching me very closely. I attempted to say something but instead sat down.

'Fear not young one. And now onto the matter of your friend Boromir.'

I sighed. I didn't feel like talking about it. It was too hard.

'Remember, there will be a time when you have to face two choices. You will make the choice "between what is right and what is easy". Or words to that affect. Your Professor Dumbledore was very wise. You have to face it soon Nina, why not face it now?'

'I know I cannot save him, but that won't stop me from wanting to. Besides, if my friendship is so strong and powerful then why hasn't he stopping wanting the ring?'

Galadriel looked saddened for a very brief moment before replying.

'The desire of the ring was implanted in him years before you met him. His overwhelming desire to help his people, to do the right thing by his people and by his father, along with his desire to please his father, to stop his brother from hurting makes him an easy target for the ring. As your saying goes "The road to hell is paved with good intentions." Megan's enchantments work on people on sight. The power of the ring is much stronger and works in different ways. Do not be saddened young one you will understand soon. While you cannot save him…'

Her eyes flickered up and I followed them and smiled.

'Here.'

She handed me a large briefcase. I opened it and saw that it was filled with huge amounts medical equipment. Vials of strong anaesthetics, painkillers, needles, thread, antivirals, antibiotics, bandages, etc.

'Thank you! But, but I'm not sure how to use them.'

'Fear not young one. You will know when the time comes. You should not worry so much for someone your age. All will fall into place.'

I looked up and nodded. I was scared, worried and anxious, but not confused. My mind disappeared into the brown study for a second and dragged out the words

'DON'T PANIC'

I took a deep breath, got up to my feet and looked Lady Galadriel in the eye.

"Thank you. You've helped me a great deal."

Lady Galadriel smiled slightly and inclined her head towards me. I turned to make my way back up the stairs when I heard her voice in my head again.

'One more thing. To save his life another must given in his place. He was destined to die, yet you plan to change it. Be careful.'

I turned to look at her and nodded before making my way back to my room. Boromir had fallen asleep and I did not wake him. I spent many hours after that, reflecting on what was discussed before I said out aloud by accident

"I still don't believe that opposite, the Valar needing me stuff you told me."

I could have sworn I heard her laughing.

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