PEACE IN!

Hey peeps! This is my first fic so please bear with me.

Standard Disclaimers apply.

MEANING don't sue me for the use of other people's creations. At most you'll get 3 cents, some pocket lint, and a piece of ABC gum in it's wrapper. SERIOUSLY!

This story isn't focused on any Sailor Moon character. However, they do play an important role.


Prologue-Crystal



They ran out of the Mines of Moria and towards Lothlorien as fast as their legs would allow, hearts heavy with the loss of Gandalf.

"Relax."

All heads turned as the soft feminine voice filtered through the air.

"Who's there?" Aragorn called out, eyes straining to see into the dense forest up ahead.

A figure stepped out of the shadows and walked towards them. All eyes widened in shock and amazement. Some cheeks flushed, while others simply stared or turned their heads in respect. A young woman stared back at them, one hand on her hip as she stood in a rather at ease stance. She wore a pair of white shorts that showed most of her long, slender legs to the world. A pastel purple top with thin straps that displayed her midriff completed the outfit. She stood still as if knowing that they had never before seen a creature such as her. Her black hair fell to the small of her back with a slight wave and upon closer inspection one could see the many tiny hidden lavender braids.

"Who are you?" Frodo suddenly questioned, trying to ignore her appearance.

"Who are you?" she questioned back.

"The Hobbit asked you first, lass," Gimli growled, gripping his battle axe tightly.

"Yeah, and I asked second. Two's higher than one."

While everyone stared confused and shocked at her response, Legolas took the time to examine her in detail. In each ear there held two earrings. The first a silver loop and the second a stud of a purple gem that matched her attire. Around her neck, left wrist, and right ankle there were small silver chains. Connected to the chains were more purple gems. He took a step forward, unarmed.

"My name is Legolas Greenleaf, fair lady. May I ask of yours."

The woman turned towards him. Admiring his grey-blue eyes she answered, "My name is Crystal."

Legolas barely heard her. Instead he was lost in the wondrous depths of her eyes. They were as black as her hair yet they held sparkles of lavender. They were much like elven eyes, shrouded in age and wisdom. Deep inside he saw tales of untold pain, suffering, and hardships. Yet, it was out shone by purity and love. Even carelessness and mischief.

"Excuse me miss," Pippin asked, feeling brave. "But why are you dressed like that?"

She turned her gaze towards him, not even trying in the slightest to hide her amusement.

"I always dress like this. It's the way of the Guardian Gang."

"Guardian Gang?" Merry was very much interested about everything dealing with this strange and beautiful woman.

"My group. My family."

"Why do you tell us to relax?" Boromir spoke up, still upset over the "death" of Gandalf.

"Because he's not dead."

Everyone stepped back in shock. How did she know?

"You're all wonderin' how I know. Right? Well, it's really quite simple. You see this ring?" She held up her right hand and upon her middle finger was a petite silver ring with designs carved into the band. In the center was another purple gem, but somehow it seemed much different from the others. It radiated warmth and all who saw it somehow knew that it possessed unlimited power. "This is called the Gem. The absolute strongest thing in any Universe, and there are millions of different Universes. It's power is unmatched. I'm called the Guardian of the Gem. I am one with it and I'm here to make sure it never falls into the hands of evil." She paused before continuing. "With the Gem I can do and see any and everything. Now, getting back to ol' Grey Beard. He's alive, just indisposed at the moment."

"Lady Crystal," Frodo ventured forward to stand directly in front of her, holding out the One Ring. "Are you here to destroy this?" Somehow he knew that the ring would have no effect on her. He just hoped he could end this quest now before any more of his friends got hurt.

She took the ring into her hand and jumped back when images began to appear in her mind. The Fellowship quickly gathered around her. She relaxed as she held the ring out in front of her.

"You're really gonna have to do better than that," she said in a bored voice. The images appeared in her mind faster and more intense. She proceeded to sit down on a large old tree stump. "Still not good enough." She jumped up when the ring started to show her certain images of her own life and the lives of everyone she held dear. "Shut the hell up!!" She threw it back at Frodo who barely managed to catch it. Upon seeing the expressions of those around her she offered a sheepish smile and shrugged. "Sorry. It just started to really bug me."

"Lady Crystal," Sam joined in the conversation. "About Mr. Frodo's question."

"You see... I really had no idea about any of this or you all. Not until I arrived in this world."

"Why did you come here? If you are from another world then," Aragorn inquired.

"That's actually a funny story and pretty short. We were playing hide-n-go seek, which is really very hard when there are millions of different worlds to search in. Anyway, I had just entered this world lookin' for Spaghetti Brain, when I noticed a huge amount of dark energy. So I did some research and out found out about you all and what's goin' on. And about Grey Beard, I found out before it happened. Now, here I am." She recieved startled looks from those around her. "Well, obviously I couldn't leave you all in pain." The light in her eyes dulled as they unfocused, as if remembering something she had no desire to remember. Her voice lowered into a faint whisper. "I know all to well what it's like to lose someone you love. No matter for how short a time."

The Fellowship exchanged glances. What had happened to her to cause such pain?

"Anyway, I'll help ya. The very little I'm allowed."

Frodo's eyes took on a look of renewed hope. Their chances of winning had improved, and all because of this one woman!

"But right now let's get into Lorien. It's almost dark and personally, though they stand no chance against me, I don't want to see those damn Orcs. Or smell 'em for that matter."

The hobbits laughed as the others shook their heads amused as they continued on into the forest.

"Lass?"

"Yeah, Gimer."

The dwarf's eyes widened at the nickname, but shook it off as he proceeded to ask his question.

"Who is Spaghetti Brain?"

"You'll find out soon enough."



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