THE SPELLS GONE WRONG SERIES No. 1 Hobbits, Ants, and the "Small" World That Binds Them

Okay, I have something to say to Aralondwen: I'm insane? You're insane! I happen to only be semi-insane. I'm not the one who calls every single waking moment for an update!.. But I like you anyway! It just wouldn't be right if you weren't crazy, weird, and absolutely fun-on-a- stick! But you gotta remember to behave!

To all my other 2 reviewers, I am sorry for that outburst, but I needed to make it. I am having a fun time writing this fan-fic. And I am so glad that Paper Crane finds it so amusing, and I have a message: I think I'm falling in love with you! (sighs dreamily as she stares into empty space) Or, at least your reviews. You sound like a fellow Pippin-Adorer- Who's-On-The-Verge-Of-Stalking-Actor-Billy Boyd-For-His-Portrayal-Of-The- Adorable-Hobbit. (I'm telling you, I'm this {puts forefinger and thumb near each other} close to actually doing it). I may end up in prison for the rest of my natural born life, but at least I would have touched him and heard his positively glorious voice shout for the police!

CHAPTER 4

"You'll be okay, Aragorn!" Merry shouted up to the Ranger, who was perched precariously atop the mossy rock that Pippin had pointed out. Strapped to him was an odd contraption made of leaves and twigs.

Boromir was leaning against the tree that was next to the rock. He was desperately trying not to laugh. Frodo and Sam weren't going through that trouble.

"Aragorn," Legolas called up. "Why did you let them talk you in to this?"

"I have absolutely no idea!" Aragorn shouted back down. "This rock is equal to the height of a tower! What if this doesn't work?"

Merry cast a glance at Pippin.

"Don't worry!" Pippin hailed up. "We'll make sure we give you a proper burial!"

"That comforts me!" Aragorn answered.

"You'll be fine!" Merry waved a hand. "Pippin and I are still alive."

"That's because we had those ropes as a back-up," Pippin nodded.

"Did I just hear that you had ropes!" Aragorn shouted. "You did not tell me that you had ropes!"

Merry hit Pippin with the back of his hand. "That's the way to go, Pip. Completely lower his confidence in us!"

"Lower?" Aragorn called. "It's gone now!"

"All you need to do is get a running start and jump off," Merry said. "Spread out the wings and you should soar like a bird."

"Should?" Aragorn asked. "Alright."

It was silent for a moment, then suddenly they saw Aragorn leap off the top of the rock. He soared outward for a moment, then they heard his cried as he plummeted.

A bird suddenly dove out of nowhere and snatched up Aragorn in its beak.

"Bird!" Pippin shouted.

Everyone bolted over to where Pippin and Merry were standing. They shaded their eyes and kept tab on the bird. It gave a loud squawk and dropped Aragorn, the leaves torn and tattered.

He hit the ground with a thud and the others rushed over to him.

"Aragorn," Boromir bent over him and examined him.

The Ranger slowly sat up and looked around. He staggered to his feet and glared at Merry and Pippin. "Ropes? Leaves? Twigs? 'You should soar like a bird'? You are unbelievable!"

Merry and Pippin each made a face. "Oooops?" they shrugged.

Aragorn nodded sarcastically. "Yes, you may be right. Ooops is a perfect word for how you deceived me into getting on that rock. And I thank the Elves that I had a dagger so that I was able to escape that awful bird that I can only hope wasn't a servant of Sauron!" He straightened up and took a deep breath. "Now, I suggest that we continue the way in which we were traveling."

"In circles?" Legolas joked.

Aragorn shot a glare. "Let's go."

AUTHOR'S NOTE - Yes, I realize that was short. But I will definitely try to update within 24 hours of this one.