Chapter 9-Ah yes ain't that fresh

A/N: Thank you again to those who reviewed. Everyone who reads my fic and reviews I'll do the same to you. Here goes.

Mercedes:He won't be there. (Sorry spoilers) I watched the bumblebee flies anyway a while ago. Good eh! *sigh* Elijah Wood is quite the looker, but Kett Turton is better!!!

ArikaJayne: I will add more! Thank you for reading it!

Oi...this chapter is a bit longer. I hope it sort of makes up for the sorry excuse for a chapter 8. Muhahahaha!!!!! I added another fic! Oi it's an original! Go read that one too!!! :) Please?

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The river was long, and the twins stared towards their destination on the other side, with boredom written clearly across their faces. They spoke every so often, neither really interested in talking. They preferred to wander throughout their own thoughts, listening to the soft voices of the winds, they birds that sang and the very spirit of Mother Earth, Gaia, herself, who seemed to dwell in this land.

Elaina thought about her home, her parents, and everything that had happened thus far. The strangers had intrigued her, the teeny hobbits especially. What funny creatures! She gave a soft laugh in amusement, earning her a funny look from Elliot.

Elliot thought more about the battle, he also wanted to explore this new land. He liked the calm of the river and forest, and the way the wind brushed against his face. He looked over to his sister, who seemed just as amazed as he was at this world. Maybe they could be happy here. Both of them were unaccepted in their own world. Elaina more so than he. Girls criticized Elaina, making fun of her bushy hair and odd eyes. Save for her eyes, Elaina was plain. Elliot was more liked than her, but he stuck by his sister. He sighed and thought of what they would do when they got home, if they got home.

The river began to move faster, the waves crashing up against the side of the small boat. A final, forceful wave knocked the boat over, tossing the twins into the freezing water. Elaina came up, gasping for air. She panicked, turning to find Elliot. The young girl briefly caught a glimpse of her brother, before he sank below the surface. Elaina thrust her arm towards the area he had disappeared. Grabbing hold of his shirt, she pulled him above the surface and fought to get to the edge. Elaina carefully pulled Elliot out of the icy water.

Shivering, Elaina laid Elliot onto the ground. Checking for breathing, she was relieved to find he was giving soft breaths, though he was unconscious. Elaina pulled her brother close, trying to warm herself as well as Elliot. Wet tears streamed down her face during her vain attempt to keep warm. Suddenly her mind went blank, her eyes became dark and warmth swept over her. Blue flames engulfed her as well as Elliot. Her head fell forward onto his chest as she collapsed.

Around twenty minutes later, Elaina woke up, to find herself being carried through an open field.

"Elliot, you can put me down now. Wait a minute how are you, how are WE dry? And weren't you unconscious? What's going on?" Elaina's voice was filled with bewilderment. Elliot gently put her down.

"I'm assuming you went into another one of these "trances". There's no other explanation." Elliot hung his head. Darkness fell quickly, and the twins quickened their pace.

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Gimli looked up at the dark sky. Giving a loud sigh, he sat down and looked around at the gloomy faces of his companions. Legolas looked up at him.

"I never thought you, a dwarf, would be worried about them." he said in a critical voice, but it also held sadness. He looked towards the ground. Gimli however, ignored the comment. He simply changed his position, uneasiness creeping up on him.

"I believe we are all concerned for them. No matter how short a time we spent with them, it was as if the were part of us." Aragorn said calmly. His face looked older, set in a wrinkled, worried expression.

"They've been gone for two night's, I think we should go look for them, they saved me, I owe it to them." Frodo cried out. Everyone turned to look at him, shocked at the outburst. Merry, Pippin and Sam were quiet for once, simply choosing to nod to Frodo in agreement.

Aragorn stood up, and walked over to Frodo. Putting one hand on Frodo's shoulder he looked into the hobbits eyes and stated calmly.

"If that is what you really want, we'll set out first thing in the morning."

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Meanwhile, the twins were staring down a group of orcs, trances quickly consuming their bodies. The only difference between this time and the first was that they were aware of what was happening. Elliot lunged with his sword, fighting with an unknown battle style, yet unsurpassed skill.

Elaina stepped back and held her hands above her head. A ball of fire began to form between her cupped hands. Throwing her head back, she gave a loud battle cry and thrust the flames towards her surprised opponents, quickly eliminating what was left of them after Elliot's fierce attack. After a brief pause and smile at her victory, Elaina collapsed. Elliot rushed to his sister's side and quickly picked her up, hurrying into the wood before him. Finding a large tree, he crawled in between the roots and waited for his sister to regain consciousness. However, he slowly drifted off to sleep himself, not waking even when a pair of arms slowly lifted him up and carried him deep into the forest.

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A/N: Another chapter done! *Lethania stretches arms* oh yes. Just to let you all know. I AM NOT ELAINA!!!!! ok. I got that out. *grins* and I don't have a twin brother either. Hee hee hee. Till next chapter. (Hopefully I'll get it written.) Who's carrying them? Take a wild guess.