Author's note- Don't go jumping into conclusions about the pairings yet people! I have a habit of surprising people sometimes so expect the unexpected! So keep hoping for the pairing you want! I also want to thank the people who took their time to e-mail me. I love getting mail! Oh yeah... I realized that I made some mistakes the first time I put this one up and I put chapter five instead of chapter four and I forgot to put the disclaimer up on the last chappie.... ¬_¬ I think them to be real fun don't you?
Disclaimer- I DON"T OWN ANYTHING EXCEPT FOR MY PLUSHIES AND OTHER STUFF OF MY FAVE CHARAS FROM MY FAVE ANIME, BOOK, VIDEOGAME, ETC.!
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Thanks To:
ami
Ahknee/ kitteen
Lady Espelle
Sailor Omega/ White Valkerie
Celes- *hides in her gundanium bomb shelter then peeks out* I'm keeping my mouth shut about the pairing! Even if you try to beat the info out of me! Nyah!
Bluejello-
Jen
kc
lehilia
Jewel- Glad to know that you think this original! I was trying to go for that. ~_^
kalika55
sailorruss
GaurdianAngel
empress blade- You're welcome blade-chan! I'm really glad to help out with anything if you need it. Makes me feel like I'm special.
Kage-Shadow-of-Darkness
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Chapter Five- I Just Want to Forget
Usagi was sitting down on a log, her night watch partner ten feet away from her now that it was her shift. And to say that she was definitely NOT pleased with who she was paired up with and would rather stay a faraway distance from 'him'. Oh why did Gandalf have of pair her up with one of the few men in the Fellowship that she disliked? God forbid if he comes here! She would rather face Chaos again than 'him'. Maybe things would get better between them if he would just say he was sorry about it. Ah... but then again maybe not.
The sound of movement caught her ears and she glanced to her left with her eyes to see that he had got up and was moving towards her. Okay she did not need this right now. As if sensing her discomfort he sat down two foot away from her. An uncomfortable silence came over both them and not either one of them made a move to speak. Until he broke it.
"Lady Celebme'a--"
"Like I said before it's just Celebme'a. No 'lady' in front it. Got it?" Usagi said and she glared at the man next to her.
"Aye.... Celebme'a. I want to apologize for my words that I have spoke to you this morning." He said.
Usagi looked at him with disbelief before she turned away. Whoa, talk about ironic! But... wasn't that what she wanted? For him to apologize to her? Well at least it was one down and two to go if she accepted it. And that's a big 'IF'. Even if he was a stubborn, arrogant, cute, brave, loyal... she wondered what it would feel like to put her hand through his hair...? Usagi shook her head of the thought and stared up at the night sky that was filled with and endless sea of stars. What was she insane? She hated him! Usagi looked at him again when she felt his stare upon her and saw that he had a questioning gaze on his face.
"Yes?" Usagi said impatiently.
"Will you accept my apology?" he said.
"Depends." She answered and turned back at the stars.
He frowned. Why was she not taking his apology?
"May I ask why?"
"Because you and another have made me remember a past that I wish to forget! One that I have been trying to forget during my stay in Rivendell. And you think that coming here and apologizing is going to stop my hate for you? Well it's not! All you did is just make me hate you even more! Now goodnight." Usagi got up from the log and the man and turned to the camp. She got under her own blankets and cried silently, not caring if she broke her promise as she remembered her friends and lover once more.
The man just looked at Usagi until her form faded away into the darkness. With a shake of his head he looked forward.
"Aye me." He sighed out.
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Everybody was fully awake, well except for Usagi but she perked up once she smelled the delectable smells of breakfast that was cooking on Sam's frying pan. She was immediately up and ready and quickly sat by Gandalf and he handed her a plate, which she gladly took and put a pile of food on them before stuffing them into her mouth. All the men, except for the hobbits, who were also stuffing food into their mouths and Gandalf who was used to seeing her eat like this, stared at the petite girl.
Usagi sensing their stares and swallowed the piece of her bacon before she looked at them with an embarrassed look.
"I didn't eat anything all day yesterday." she mumbled out loud and blushed. Kami-sama, she just made a fool of herself in front of the people. Four grown men to be exact. Usagi almost felt like crawling into a hole and just whither away into nothing there from being so embarrassed.
They stayed silent before Gimli let out a hearty chuckle.
"Let the lass enjoy her food. Anybody would be hungry if they hadn't eaten for a whole day. I know I would." the dwarf lord said and presumed back to his food along with everyone else.
After breakfast the Fellowship rested for a while before they packed their belongings. While they were doing so, Usagi quietly slipped away from the group. No one except Gandalf noticed her disappearance. The old wizard followed Usagi and found her sitting near a small pond fingering something in her hands.
"Celebme'a." he called out, startling the girl and she frantically put whatever she had back in her pocket.
"Good morning Gandalf-san." Usagi said cheerfully.
Gandalf walked over to the girl and sat down beside her.
"A fine morning it is to you too and you may just call me Gandalf. What was the thing that you were holding a moment ago?"
"N-nothing. It was nothing Gandalf, just an old heirloom of mine." Usagi stammered.
"I see." Gandalf said and took out his pipe and put some weed in there before he lit it. He put the pipe to his mouth and started blowing smoke rings.
Silence crept between them and Usagi closed her eyes as she listened to the sweet sounds of nature. Back in her world Usagi there were hardly any stars that lit up the night sky or listen to the melodic sounds the forest gave off. No, instead there would be the sounds of the 'vroom' that came from the cars, the busy sounds of the bustling people that are out in the streets of Tokyo, and clouds in the dark of night. If she wanted that peace that she felt now she would have to drive to the countryside, one that was not tainted by the pollution and other corruption in her world. Already Usagi loved this place and it intricate people and she never wanted to leave this world, ever.
"Gandalf."
Gandalf looked at the girl with inquisitive eyes.
"Yes, Celebme'a."
Usagi hesitated. "Why... why did you let me go on this journey with you when the others except Aragorn disagreed?"
"I have my reasons, Celebme'a." he said and blew a smoke ring from his mouth.
"Oh...... was it, was it because oyaji- I mean Elrond told you about me? About who I was and still am?" her eyes downcast with sadness.
Gandalf puffed the smoke from his mouth before answering the girl.
"Yes, though very little."
"When and what did he tell you?" Usagi asked, almost dreading the answer.
"Before we had departed and he told me that you were a Lunarian and the most powerful being here."
Usagi let out a small sigh of relief.
"He did not tell you about my past did he?"
"No, only that you had a very hard life. I do not wish to find out for I know that you wish to forget it so I will not pressure you about it."
Usagi looked at Gandalf and smiled. "Thank you Gandalf."
Gandalf nodded before he spoke up again.
"Just curious Celebme'a. Elrond said that you were a very powerful being and knowing Lunarians I know that they are also. But why couldn't you just destroy the ring yourself? Surely one as powerful as you can."
Usagi sighed.
"I do not know how you and others know of Lunarians but if I could, I would take the ring and destroy it myself but Destiny and Fate have already decreed that Frodo was to Destroy the ring. Not only that but..."
"But...?"
"The rules here in this world and my world are so very different from each other Gandalf, including the rules that are applied to other worlds are not always the same. The magic here and everything else is just different. Just like there are many planets in mine while here it is just Arda. It's just not the same. That's why Borimir didn't burn to death when I launched the arrow at him. If he had been in my world he would but I could have just controlled the element so that it didn't.
You see, in my world and probably some others, the magic used there were elemental, not something of our will and appearance. We were born with this magic depending on what type of element the planet gave off, that way the people of the planet became one with it. We would train with that element and soon we were able to manipulate it to our benefit. Not only that but some of the stronger were also able to do things like open portals or stop time and other such things you deem impossible here.
But not many had magic coursing through their veins. Those that didn't would train to be strong physically or just lead peaceful or corrupted lives."
"Interesting... So magic there is much stronger than here. Do you still retain your magic?" Gandalf said and he slowly puffed on his pipe.
"I guess that you can say that. And yes I do still retain some of my magic. It's just enough to help you when we fight any evil like Orcs and possibly the Ringwraiths but not enough to destroy Sauron or the ring."
After awhile the sound of light footsteps sounded behind them and the two turned to see who it was. They found it none other than the elf Legolas. Usagi's face turned to one of disdain.
"Aragorn says that we must be on our way if we want to make it to the Redhorn Gates before nightfall." he said.
"Thank you Legolas, we will be there shortly."
Legolas nodded and left to the others.
Gandalf looked at Usagi and saw her glaring at the back of the retreating elf.
"Why do you hate him, Frodo and Borimir so? I can understand you disliking the Man from Gondor for his harsh words." Gandalf said.
"I do not hate Frodo so for he was merely curious when he asked me that question. I only dislike him. But for Legolas and Borimir... they wanted to know of my past. A past I want to forget. That's why, and if anybody also wishes to know then I will hate them forever. But even though I hate them I am willing to work with them."
"Isn't that a bit harsh?"
"I know Gandalf but I just want to lead a happy life where my past does not have to affect my life or cause me pain anymore. But maybe someday I will forgive them." Usagi said sadly and she and the wizard both walked towards the camp where everyone was waiting for them.
"How long will it take us to get to Mordor?" Aragorn asked.
"We must hold this course West of the Misty Mountains for forty days. If our luck holds, the Gap of Rohan will still be open to us, and from there our road turns east from Mordor." Gandalf said and once more the Fellowship was on the dangerous road again.
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Author's Note- Tsuki- zzz.......zzz......zzz......zzz......zzz.........foood.....*snores* zzz.......zzz........zzz.... *snorts* ....O_O I'm awake! I'm awake!!
I don't think this my best chapter.... I wish I could do better though...I have a lot of self-confidence about my fics, ne? Don't worry the mystery guy will be revealed, just not soon. Also, I will updating slower than usual. Seems like my teachers like giving projects that are worth nearly 10-15% of our grades. *grumbles something about teachers being evil.* But I WILL try to update whenever I can. *turns chibi and shakes fist* Evil projects are not going to stand in my way of completing this! One more thing, I seriously need at beta reader. Would anyone be kind enough to be one for me? Until then ja ne and don't forget to review and tell me how I did!