Reviewers!
Dd:
Thankyas!
Lady Light:
The sisters are both "Hobbit size". Lol.
Lady Theadora:
Lol. I had a lot of fun typing Lauren's victory dance. :D
Lady Laran:
That's what I love about Kat and Frodo's friendship, they help each other deal. And yes, I have some surprises waiting for you guys. But, Sings na na nabobo not gonna tell you anything yet. You're just gonna have to stick with me and keep on readin':P
Skitty:
Great idea! I give you full credit for that part of my story. Parade to you!
Author's Notes:
This chappy had songs, but I had to cut them out due to ff dot net's new rules. So if it's choppy, that's why. I'll fix it up as soon as I get the chance. Please understand. :)
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You're My Light in the Dark
Chapter 14
"Frodo?" I asked snapping my fingers in front of his face. He shut his eyes tight and started shaking his head. "Yo, dude, you alright?" I then noticed he had the ring clutched in his hand tightly. "Lauren! We need to do something!"
"What are we gonna be able to do? We don't wanna change them meeting Aragorn!" Lauren replied back in gibberish as well.
Well, so far, it's been going by the movie more than the book. Perhaps if we distract the other guests somewhat there won't be such a fuss with Barliman.
Frodo shook his head lightly this time and popped his eyes open fast.
"Alrighty! We can do this!" Lauren said while we jumped on top of the table and started to sing for a distraction.
Frodo looked up at us anxious and confused. From over at the bar we heard a very drunken Pippin talking to several other guests. "Sure I know a Baggins! Frodo Baggins!" Frodo abruptly got up from his seat and ran over to the bar where Pippin sat. "Pippin!" he cried while trying to drag Pippin away from the bar.
"Steady on there, Frodo!" Pippin replied spilling his ale all over the floor causing Frodo to slip on it.
"Here we go," Lauren muttered and shut her eyes tight. Frodo fell hard on his back and the ring flew out of his hand. Curious onlookers wondered at the sight of the flying piece of gold and gasped when Frodo disappeared. The rest of our gang stared in disbelief, along with the rest of the room who all saw Frodo disappear.
"So much for trying to distract them," I muttered.
I saw Strider move swiftly past me, go underneath a table, and pull Frodo out from under it.
"Frodo!" Sam cried joyfully.
Strider picked Frodo up by the scruff of his neck and took him to a stairwell at the back of the common room. "Stay with them," I told Lauren, I'll go follow Strider. Oh, and can you please apologize to Barliman for the upsetment of his guests?"
"Alrighty, sounds like a plan."
I turned and booked it up the stairwell to find Strider throwing Frodo into a room. I quickly ran and creeped into the room as well, and stood with my back up against the back wall of the room. Strider was standing next to the window with his back toward myself and Frodo, who just picked himself up from off of the ground.
"You draw far too much attention to yourself "Mr. Underhill". Strider said with his back still to us.
"What do you want?" Frodo asked shakily.
"A little more caution from you, that is no trinket you carry."
"I carry nothing," Frodo denied while watching Strider closely.
"Indeed," Strider mocked while turning around and pulling off his hood. "Where did you come from?" Strider asked motioning to me and drawing out his sword. Frodo turned around and ran over to me.
"Whoa! Hold it!" Frodo said stepping in front of me protectively.
I sighed, stepping back in front of him. "Take it easy, Estel. I'm one of his companions," I said while pushing his sword down. Strider gave me a questioning look, slowly nodded and stealthed it. "I have to ask you a big favor. Can you please lead us to Rivendell? We need to get there and we do not know the way."
"What?" Frodo exclaimed. "We have to meet Gandalf here! He gave us instructions to wait for him here!"
"You can no longer wait for the wizard, Frodo. They are coming," Strider said as he started to pinch out the candles placed on the windowsill.
"Who are you?" Frodo asked.
"Are you frightened?" he asked in reply.
"Not nearly as frightened as we rightfully should be," I said confidently.
"Then you are not nearly frightened enough," he replied, "I know what hunts you."
The door burst open, causing Strider to whip out his sword again, and in came Sam, Merry, Pippin, all carrying various objects, and lastly Lauren while shaking her head.
"Release them, or you'll get it, Long Shanks!" Sam cried while holding his hands in fists and started to punch the air.
I started laughing hysterically. "Oi, Lauren, I thought I told you to watch them."
"Hey, I tried to stop them, but no, they had to "rescue" Frodo," she replied sighing and then grinned, "Even though I told them that he was gonna be fine about a million times," she said while turning to face Sam. "Is that enough proof for ya, Rocky?" She mocked as she pushed Sam's fists down to his sides.
"What did you call me?" Sam asked confused.
"Rocky. He was a great fist-fighter back where we came from," I explained giggling.
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That evening we stayed in Strider's room, and set up a decoy in our original rooms. Pippin, Sam, Lauren, and Merry were sleeping soundly on Strider's bed, and Merry put his arm around my sister in his sleep. I chuckled.
"What is it?" Frodo asked from his seat in the armchair across from me. I pointed at my sister and Merry. He chuckled as well. "I see."
Then we heard great banging and several shrill cries, causing the four to wake up. Merry and Lauren looked at each other, blushed, and quickly looked away. I grinned at Lauren, who just rolled her eyes at me. "Shut up," she mouthed.
Frodo stood up from his chair and went over to the window next to Strider. "What are they?"
"They are the Nazgul, Ringwraiths, neither living or dead. At all times they feel the presence of the ring, drawn to the power of the one. They will never stop hunting us," I explained.
"They were also Great Kings of men, once, but then Sauron the Deceiver offered them nine rings of power. Blinded by their greed, they took them without question, and fell into darkness. They eventually turned into what they are today," Strider continued. "But you need not worry of them now, go and get some sleep, Master Hobbit." He said as he stood up. "I must see if the Wraiths have fled the town, please try and rest, young hobbits, we start a long and difficult journey early tomorrow." And he left the room.
Frodo sighed and sat himself back down in his armchair. "I highly doubt I shall find any."
"You should at least try, Frodo, at any rate," I said.
"I know," he replied.
I turned my attention to the bed where our four other companions lay. "Psst! Lauren? Lauren! You awake?" I only got snores for a response. "Humph," I grumbled and laid my head back to rest against the back of the chair and fell into an uneasy slumber.
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I awoke sleepily, and rubbed the sleep out of my eyes. The room was still dark, and Frodo wasn't in the chair across from me. I scanned the room quickly and found him lying on a rug right in front of the glowing fire. He was singing softly, a sad song of hope.
I got up from my armchair and sat next to him. "You okay, Frodo?"
He sighed. "I think so."
"Have you gotten any sleep at all?"
"Nope."
"How long was I out for?" I asked yawning.
"About two hours. Strider still hasn't returned, I hope everything's okay out there."
"It should be, or at least I hope it is." I tucked my legs into my chest and pulled the bottom of my sweatshirt over my legs.
He rolled over on his side to face me and rested his head on his arm. "How do you know so much about the Black Riders?" he asked.
"Is that what's been keeping you up?" I questioned.
"No, I'm just curious."
I sighed and bit my lip. "I can't tell you. I just can't, it might ruin everything. Not now anyway, though I might be able to at the end of all things."
He gave me a look of understanding and gave me a weak smile. "Do you think Gandalf's alright? It is so unlike him not to show up like this."
"I hope so," I replied and pulled my sweatshirt off from over my legs and laid myself down next to him. "Come on though, you have no control over where Gandalf is right now. You really shouldn't worry," I smiled. "You should really try to sleep, at least a little. You're gonna need all the strength you can get for tomorrow." And I rolled on my side and curled into a ball. "Night."
"Good night, Kate." I heard him say while I close my eyes, and had pleasant dreams.
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Hehehe! I had fun with that chapter! And thankyas to Skitty who gave me the idea to have Kat and Lauren sing the song. Okay peoples, more reviews equals making me happy, which equals giving me inspiration, which leads to a more interesting plot for you guys to read. Get it, got it? Good.
-Rocky-