Here is chapter 5. I am trying to make everyone happy with what I am writing, but as soon as I do what some people wanted, other people want something. But I do like all the suggestions I have been getting, but sorry if I don't take your advice, there is just too much I have to change in my story. Sorry if you don't like what I am doing, just review or e-mail me and I will try to work it out ASAP. And on with the story.
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Once outside, Merry was placed on the ground, but he didn't seem to notice. All he did was stare in the direction from whence they just came. Aragorn was really worried about Merry's strange behavior, but he knew why Merry was acting so. 'He was once so full of energy and happy, nothing seemed to damper his spirits. Now he is nothing, filled with emptiness.' Aragorn thought to himself. Boromir and Legolas seemed to notice to, and were concerned as well, but they also knew why this was. Frodo and Sam were probably the only ones who knew how much Merry was affected by leaving Pippin behind.
Aragorn knew that danger was ever present, and that he needed to have everyone keep moving, but he wasn't sure he possessed the power to do so. He did not want to push Merry any more than was necessary, but he knew taking him out of Moria pushed him farther than what was necessary. So, not knowing what else to do, he chose to move everyone on.
"Legolas, get them up." He instructed, but only to be interrupted by Boromir.
"Give them a moment, for pity's sake." Boromir yelled to Aragorn.
"By nightfall these hills will be swarming with orcs." He retaliated, in a much harsher tone.
Legolas and Boromir complied with Aragorn's decision. Boromir walked over to the weeping Sam and helped him up. Legolas went to get Merry up. When he approached Merry, he saw something that he never wanted to see on any of the Hobbits faces, especially the younger ones. Merry had a look on his face that was blank. He looked as if he was lost and had no reason to go on with life. At that moment Legolas began to understand the love of Hobbits.
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Well, sorry it took so long to update, but I have been busy with school, helping my friend move into her new house and being sick. I promise to update more. Next chapter will deal with Pippin…and maybe some Pip pain. Thanks for all the wonderful reviews, keep up the great work :)