A/N: Okay, I have a bit of a writer's block! So I'm making this up as I go!
Sorry!
I sighed. I looked at the column of rocks I had placed before myself. The right column represented the good things about loving Legolas. The left column represented the bad things about loving Legolas.
So far I had 5 good things and 5 bad things. I racked my brain for a tie breaker.
'Ally, love is not a game!' my romantic side screamed. 'Either you love him or you don't.'
I covered my ears. "No more!" I whispered. "I'm not listening to you anymore!"
"Ally!" Merry ran up to me. "Ally, Gandalf wanted me to tell you that it is time for us to go."
I nodded then stood up and headed to the rest of the Fellowship. "Are you okay, Ally? You seem distressed," Merry asked concerned, walking next to me.
I smiled at him weakly. "Of course I'm all right. Why wouldn't I be?" I asked.
Merry shrugged his shoulders. "I wouldn't know. Maybe you are afraid of this journey that we're taking. I was scared in the beginning of the journey too. Pippin, Sam, Frodo, and I would sit in a circle at night and tell secrets to each other. We would tell each other what we were afraid of and the journey would be a bit brighter. Maybe if you told someone about your fears, you would feel better yourself," he suggested.
I smiled. "You know, for a hobbit, you have the wisdom of a wizard," I said.
Merry blushed. "I just know from experience, that's all."
We finally reached the others. I felt Legolas look at me, but I turned away quickly, not wishing to see the hurt in his eyes. Gandalf spotted us heading toward them and started, "Good, now that we're all here, we can start. By nightfall, we will be rid of this place once and for all," he beamed.
"Aye, even a dwarf like me can not stand this haunted cave," muttered Gimli.
We trekked for a long time. I could not tell what time it was since the sun was hidden from view inside the dark, gloomy cave. Then we approached a wooden door. The door swung open easily and reviewed a long dark passageway to a stone-carved room.
"Steady," Gandalf warned us. "You do not know what is inside yet. I will go first," he volunteered. He went in carefully, while we lined up behind him. "Look!" he cried, pointing his staff.
The room was filled with weapons. The blades were a bit dull from age and the axes were covered with cobwebs. However, the light shining through the window glimmered and danced on the swords and blades as if rejoicing in the gloomy damp room.
I turned my attention to a dark hole that looked much like a well in a small corner of the room. I noticed Pippin walk slowly toward it as if attracted. He peered into the large pit and was suddenly, as if by an invisible force, knocked backward. In the process, he grabbed the edge of the well by impulse and let a single rock clatter down the side of the well.
As the rock bounced down the pit, it resounded loudly. I covered my sensitive ears to block out the sound. All of us held our breath, expecting orcs to pour into the small secluded section at any moment.
Finally, all was silent. We stood a bit longer before exhaling soundlessly. "Fool of a Took!" Gandalf cried angrily. "This is a serious journey, not a hobbit walking-party. Throw yourself in next time, and then you will be no further nuisance. Now be quiet!" he scolded.
Pippin looked up frightfully at Gandalf. I rushed to Pippin's side and quickly embraced him. "Don't do that! You nearly frightened us to death!" I whispered.
"I'm sorry, Ally! Honestly, I did not know what I did. It felt like an invisible hand was pushing me towards it," he whimpered.
I nodded my head. "Just be careful next time, okay?" He nodded his head.
Suddenly, the sound of drums reached our ears. At first it was faint, then it began to crescendo as it quickened. The beat of the drums seemed to be match the beat of my heart exactly.
The hobbits looked nervously at the door. Frodo, quick to think, reached for his sword. But to my surprise, it glowed a faint blue. Legolas, following my gaze, cried out, "Orcs!"
Boromir ran to the door way. He peered out and quickly closed the door. "They have a cave troll!" he exclaimed. I gasped. I had heard many awful stories of the giants but never really seen them.
Legolas turned quickly to me and said, "Get back, Ally!"
I turned to him surprised. "What? I am a member of this Fellowship, whether you like it or not. I will not back out of battle!" I exclaimed.
Legolas shook his head. "This is no time for arguing," he said as he threw an axe at Aragorn who handed it to Boromir to lock the door. "Do as you are told."
I looked at him disgusted. "I am no child! I will not be ordered around like one!"
Aragorn turned to me. "Please, Ally. For once, you must heed our warning. We are trying to protect you! Go to Gandalf and the hobbits. You will be more useful there."
I glared at them both. However, I knew it was hopeless to argue with the two of them. I sighed and stomped to the hobbits.
"Ally! Never fear! We shall protect you!" Pippin cried valiantly.
I smiled at his tone but his comment angered me more. I gritted my teeth. 'I'll show them who needs protection,' I vowed.
An axe suddenly chopped through the wood. Legolas quickly unleashed his arrow, flying straight and true into the orc. It let out an anguished cry. More orcs from behind began to screech out in anger. More and more axes, swords, and arrows found its way into the door.
Boromir, Legolas, and Aragorn, who were standing in the front, were pushed back to the center of the room. The orcs poured in. Never had I seen so many of them at once. I pulled out my swords and began making my victory. I slashed my sword here and there, enjoying the ringing sound it made while moving swiftly through the air.
One time, I found myself back to back with Legolas. "I thought I told you to stay with the hobbits."
I smiled as I cut off the head of one of the orcs. "I thought it would be fun to join the battle. Besides, they are doing fine by themselves," I retorted. I swiftly moved away before he could continue scolding me. It seemed to me as if I was dancing. My arms moved gracefully with the sword, slashing and keeping my balance. I turned gracefully and felt my sword come in contact with an orc's body.
Suddenly, a roar came from across the room. My head whipped up to see the monster that emerged from the dark corridor. I let out a gasp.
The troll had a head the shape of a large egg. He had a squashed nose and small squinty eyes. His entire body could have been mistaken for a large slab of stone because of its color and size. Around him, the remaining orcs were running.
I dodged the blow of an orc just in time. The troll headed firstly towards Gimli. He was standing fiercely in the middle of the room. He dodged the troll's club easily but he landed on his back. "Gimli!" I shouted and made my way slowly toward him.
He was still on his back when two arrows whizzed through the air and implanted themselves into the troll's back before I could reach him. I turned around and saw Legolas standing with his bow and reaching for another arrow.
I smiled a bit at the way Legolas was fighting. He fought with strength and honor that no creature can miss. I did not see Aragorn make his way towards me.
"You seem to be enjoying this," Aragorn said to me, fighting back the orcs himself.
I smiled. "No, I just enjoy making the enemy suffer under my wrath," I replied and calmly averted my gaze, never stopping my sword.
Aragorn shook his head but smiled. "This is your first real battle, no?" he asked.
I suddenly remembered. "Yes, it is," I said, completely surprised.
"It is funny how your first combat is against a troll." When he saw my worried look, he quickly added, "You are doing fine, Ally. Do not panic. Just keep up the good work," he complimented before moving away.
Suddenly, I found it difficult to move. My sword felt heavy in my hands as I stumbled clumsily across the floor. 'What's the matter with me?' I asked myself angrily.
'First combat jitters,' I replied.
'You were doing fine before,' I argued back as I sliced through an orc rather difficultly.
'That's because I did not remember before.'
'It seems as if someone is controlling you. Like what Pippin said. Someone guiding you. Only this time, they're not helping.'
I shook my head as I stumbled once more. Suddenly, I heard a loud scream. I turned my head to look and saw a gigantic spear pierced through Frodo's shirt. He gasped out loud and sunk to the floor in a motionless heap.
I let out a strangled cry and with all my might, pushed myself up. I continued to fight with a fierceness even I did not know I had. I quickly made my way to Frodo's side, killing anything that came in my path. If Frodo died, this mission would have been in vain. I would also never forgive myself for leaving the hobbits to defend themselves.
I stood in front of Frodo, killing any unfortunate orc that happened to wander toward us. I saw, out of the corner of my eye, Legolas shoot two arrows into the troll's throat. I saw the troll stagger then fall to the ground dead. The orcs suddenly departed in a frightened screech.
All of the Fellowship slowly recovered. Debris, dead bodies, and weapons laid scattered on the floor. I walked towards Frodo, terrified of what I might find. Aragorn knelt besides me. Frodo, to our surprise, let out a strangled cry. His eyes shot open and looked at us with fear.
Aragorn removed the spear quickly and exclaimed, "How could you take that spear and live? That spear-thrust would have skewered a wild boar!"
"Perhaps there is more to this hobbit than meets the eye," Gandalf commented with a glint of amusement in his eye.
Frodo undid the buttons of his tunic and revealed a shiny material. We all gasped. "Mithril," Gimli murmured.
"We must not linger too long," Gandalf said, his tone serious again.
We all got up and ran out the door. We followed Gandalf through a maze of halls when a light lit up the hall we were running from. "What is that?" I asked through gasps.
Gandalf glanced back then replied, "We must go quicker."
Legolas took my hand and helped me run faster. I heard a shuffle of running feet after us. An arrow narrowly missed Frodo's head. Soon, other arrows followed.
"Look ahead!" Gandalf exclaimed. "The Bridge of Khazad-dûm is near!"
Suddenly, a rush of heat burst from behind us. "Oh, no!" I cried.
"A Balrog! A Balrog has come!" Legolas cried out to Gandalf.
"Durin's Bane!" Gimli added.
Before we crossed the narrow bridge, Gandalf halted. "Over the bridge! Fly! This is a foe beyond any of you. Fly!" he cried to Aragorn. "Lead them, Aragorn. Quickly! I shall attempt to stop him."
Aragorn did not object and ran across the narrow strip of rock. The hobbits followed. Gimli pursued the rest of the group. "Fly, Ally! Before it is too late!" Gandalf urged.
I gulped. I was afraid. I was very afraid. I looked down at the darkness. If I plunged in... I did not want to think about that. Legolas took my hand and led me. "You can do it, Ally. Go. I will not let you fall!" he encouraged me gently.
I felt the heat swarm up all around me. 'Great, you have a decision, Ally. Get destroyed by the flaming heat of the Balrog or plunge into the abyss,' I thought.
'What are you talking about? Legolas will not let you fall. Now go!' I argued.
I sighed and began to dash across the strip of land. Unfortunately, I stumbled. I let out a scream as I felt my body fall. I prepared myself for the dark abyss but it never came. I felt a hand snatch my waist up just in time. I quickly recovered from the shock and raced towards the hobbits who were encouraging me.
When we finally reached the other side, we turned to Gandalf. He began to walk on the bridge but then, from behind, a great dark creature emerged from the passageway. He seemed like he was made out of coal himself. His body itself was dark but he glowed from the fire within. I felt a breeze of searing hot air blow against me.
Gandalf turned around fiercely. "You shall not pass!" he shouted.
The creature roared loudly and cracked a whip of fire. "You shall not pass!" Gandalf yelled again.
The Balrog paid no heed and began to make its way across the bridge. Gandalf raised his staff and shouted, "You shall not pass" one last time before bringing the staff down hard against the stone bridge.
The place where the staff hit began to crack. The slab of stone beneath the Balrog crumbled. The creature fell into the deep abyss. Before he disappeared, however, he cracked his whip one last time, wrapped it around Gandalf's ankle, and pulled our beloved wizard down with him.
Gandalf clung to the side of the rock desperately. However, it seemed evident to him that he would not make it. "Fly, you fools!" he said and released his grasp.
Frodo, who was struggling against Boromir to reach him, let out a scream. "No!"
I felt my tears well up too. However, unlike Frodo, I was glued to the spot. I had no reason left to leave. "Gandalf!" I whispered. I felt someone tug on my hand.
"We must leave, Ally," Legolas' voice whispered into my ear.
I shook my head. I felt two strong arms carry me off again just like before. I struggled and kicked against it but then the darkness enveloped me once again.
A/N: Okay, that was very VERY long! I didn't really like this chapter all that much but it is important, I guess. I kinda went by the book instead of the movie this time.
I'm not going to update any of my stories for about a week since I have to go to the city science fair! I can't believe I won! I hated my project. *grumbles* I didn't want to win but oh, well!
Namaarie for a week!
I sighed. I looked at the column of rocks I had placed before myself. The right column represented the good things about loving Legolas. The left column represented the bad things about loving Legolas.
So far I had 5 good things and 5 bad things. I racked my brain for a tie breaker.
'Ally, love is not a game!' my romantic side screamed. 'Either you love him or you don't.'
I covered my ears. "No more!" I whispered. "I'm not listening to you anymore!"
"Ally!" Merry ran up to me. "Ally, Gandalf wanted me to tell you that it is time for us to go."
I nodded then stood up and headed to the rest of the Fellowship. "Are you okay, Ally? You seem distressed," Merry asked concerned, walking next to me.
I smiled at him weakly. "Of course I'm all right. Why wouldn't I be?" I asked.
Merry shrugged his shoulders. "I wouldn't know. Maybe you are afraid of this journey that we're taking. I was scared in the beginning of the journey too. Pippin, Sam, Frodo, and I would sit in a circle at night and tell secrets to each other. We would tell each other what we were afraid of and the journey would be a bit brighter. Maybe if you told someone about your fears, you would feel better yourself," he suggested.
I smiled. "You know, for a hobbit, you have the wisdom of a wizard," I said.
Merry blushed. "I just know from experience, that's all."
We finally reached the others. I felt Legolas look at me, but I turned away quickly, not wishing to see the hurt in his eyes. Gandalf spotted us heading toward them and started, "Good, now that we're all here, we can start. By nightfall, we will be rid of this place once and for all," he beamed.
"Aye, even a dwarf like me can not stand this haunted cave," muttered Gimli.
We trekked for a long time. I could not tell what time it was since the sun was hidden from view inside the dark, gloomy cave. Then we approached a wooden door. The door swung open easily and reviewed a long dark passageway to a stone-carved room.
"Steady," Gandalf warned us. "You do not know what is inside yet. I will go first," he volunteered. He went in carefully, while we lined up behind him. "Look!" he cried, pointing his staff.
The room was filled with weapons. The blades were a bit dull from age and the axes were covered with cobwebs. However, the light shining through the window glimmered and danced on the swords and blades as if rejoicing in the gloomy damp room.
I turned my attention to a dark hole that looked much like a well in a small corner of the room. I noticed Pippin walk slowly toward it as if attracted. He peered into the large pit and was suddenly, as if by an invisible force, knocked backward. In the process, he grabbed the edge of the well by impulse and let a single rock clatter down the side of the well.
As the rock bounced down the pit, it resounded loudly. I covered my sensitive ears to block out the sound. All of us held our breath, expecting orcs to pour into the small secluded section at any moment.
Finally, all was silent. We stood a bit longer before exhaling soundlessly. "Fool of a Took!" Gandalf cried angrily. "This is a serious journey, not a hobbit walking-party. Throw yourself in next time, and then you will be no further nuisance. Now be quiet!" he scolded.
Pippin looked up frightfully at Gandalf. I rushed to Pippin's side and quickly embraced him. "Don't do that! You nearly frightened us to death!" I whispered.
"I'm sorry, Ally! Honestly, I did not know what I did. It felt like an invisible hand was pushing me towards it," he whimpered.
I nodded my head. "Just be careful next time, okay?" He nodded his head.
Suddenly, the sound of drums reached our ears. At first it was faint, then it began to crescendo as it quickened. The beat of the drums seemed to be match the beat of my heart exactly.
The hobbits looked nervously at the door. Frodo, quick to think, reached for his sword. But to my surprise, it glowed a faint blue. Legolas, following my gaze, cried out, "Orcs!"
Boromir ran to the door way. He peered out and quickly closed the door. "They have a cave troll!" he exclaimed. I gasped. I had heard many awful stories of the giants but never really seen them.
Legolas turned quickly to me and said, "Get back, Ally!"
I turned to him surprised. "What? I am a member of this Fellowship, whether you like it or not. I will not back out of battle!" I exclaimed.
Legolas shook his head. "This is no time for arguing," he said as he threw an axe at Aragorn who handed it to Boromir to lock the door. "Do as you are told."
I looked at him disgusted. "I am no child! I will not be ordered around like one!"
Aragorn turned to me. "Please, Ally. For once, you must heed our warning. We are trying to protect you! Go to Gandalf and the hobbits. You will be more useful there."
I glared at them both. However, I knew it was hopeless to argue with the two of them. I sighed and stomped to the hobbits.
"Ally! Never fear! We shall protect you!" Pippin cried valiantly.
I smiled at his tone but his comment angered me more. I gritted my teeth. 'I'll show them who needs protection,' I vowed.
An axe suddenly chopped through the wood. Legolas quickly unleashed his arrow, flying straight and true into the orc. It let out an anguished cry. More orcs from behind began to screech out in anger. More and more axes, swords, and arrows found its way into the door.
Boromir, Legolas, and Aragorn, who were standing in the front, were pushed back to the center of the room. The orcs poured in. Never had I seen so many of them at once. I pulled out my swords and began making my victory. I slashed my sword here and there, enjoying the ringing sound it made while moving swiftly through the air.
One time, I found myself back to back with Legolas. "I thought I told you to stay with the hobbits."
I smiled as I cut off the head of one of the orcs. "I thought it would be fun to join the battle. Besides, they are doing fine by themselves," I retorted. I swiftly moved away before he could continue scolding me. It seemed to me as if I was dancing. My arms moved gracefully with the sword, slashing and keeping my balance. I turned gracefully and felt my sword come in contact with an orc's body.
Suddenly, a roar came from across the room. My head whipped up to see the monster that emerged from the dark corridor. I let out a gasp.
The troll had a head the shape of a large egg. He had a squashed nose and small squinty eyes. His entire body could have been mistaken for a large slab of stone because of its color and size. Around him, the remaining orcs were running.
I dodged the blow of an orc just in time. The troll headed firstly towards Gimli. He was standing fiercely in the middle of the room. He dodged the troll's club easily but he landed on his back. "Gimli!" I shouted and made my way slowly toward him.
He was still on his back when two arrows whizzed through the air and implanted themselves into the troll's back before I could reach him. I turned around and saw Legolas standing with his bow and reaching for another arrow.
I smiled a bit at the way Legolas was fighting. He fought with strength and honor that no creature can miss. I did not see Aragorn make his way towards me.
"You seem to be enjoying this," Aragorn said to me, fighting back the orcs himself.
I smiled. "No, I just enjoy making the enemy suffer under my wrath," I replied and calmly averted my gaze, never stopping my sword.
Aragorn shook his head but smiled. "This is your first real battle, no?" he asked.
I suddenly remembered. "Yes, it is," I said, completely surprised.
"It is funny how your first combat is against a troll." When he saw my worried look, he quickly added, "You are doing fine, Ally. Do not panic. Just keep up the good work," he complimented before moving away.
Suddenly, I found it difficult to move. My sword felt heavy in my hands as I stumbled clumsily across the floor. 'What's the matter with me?' I asked myself angrily.
'First combat jitters,' I replied.
'You were doing fine before,' I argued back as I sliced through an orc rather difficultly.
'That's because I did not remember before.'
'It seems as if someone is controlling you. Like what Pippin said. Someone guiding you. Only this time, they're not helping.'
I shook my head as I stumbled once more. Suddenly, I heard a loud scream. I turned my head to look and saw a gigantic spear pierced through Frodo's shirt. He gasped out loud and sunk to the floor in a motionless heap.
I let out a strangled cry and with all my might, pushed myself up. I continued to fight with a fierceness even I did not know I had. I quickly made my way to Frodo's side, killing anything that came in my path. If Frodo died, this mission would have been in vain. I would also never forgive myself for leaving the hobbits to defend themselves.
I stood in front of Frodo, killing any unfortunate orc that happened to wander toward us. I saw, out of the corner of my eye, Legolas shoot two arrows into the troll's throat. I saw the troll stagger then fall to the ground dead. The orcs suddenly departed in a frightened screech.
All of the Fellowship slowly recovered. Debris, dead bodies, and weapons laid scattered on the floor. I walked towards Frodo, terrified of what I might find. Aragorn knelt besides me. Frodo, to our surprise, let out a strangled cry. His eyes shot open and looked at us with fear.
Aragorn removed the spear quickly and exclaimed, "How could you take that spear and live? That spear-thrust would have skewered a wild boar!"
"Perhaps there is more to this hobbit than meets the eye," Gandalf commented with a glint of amusement in his eye.
Frodo undid the buttons of his tunic and revealed a shiny material. We all gasped. "Mithril," Gimli murmured.
"We must not linger too long," Gandalf said, his tone serious again.
We all got up and ran out the door. We followed Gandalf through a maze of halls when a light lit up the hall we were running from. "What is that?" I asked through gasps.
Gandalf glanced back then replied, "We must go quicker."
Legolas took my hand and helped me run faster. I heard a shuffle of running feet after us. An arrow narrowly missed Frodo's head. Soon, other arrows followed.
"Look ahead!" Gandalf exclaimed. "The Bridge of Khazad-dûm is near!"
Suddenly, a rush of heat burst from behind us. "Oh, no!" I cried.
"A Balrog! A Balrog has come!" Legolas cried out to Gandalf.
"Durin's Bane!" Gimli added.
Before we crossed the narrow bridge, Gandalf halted. "Over the bridge! Fly! This is a foe beyond any of you. Fly!" he cried to Aragorn. "Lead them, Aragorn. Quickly! I shall attempt to stop him."
Aragorn did not object and ran across the narrow strip of rock. The hobbits followed. Gimli pursued the rest of the group. "Fly, Ally! Before it is too late!" Gandalf urged.
I gulped. I was afraid. I was very afraid. I looked down at the darkness. If I plunged in... I did not want to think about that. Legolas took my hand and led me. "You can do it, Ally. Go. I will not let you fall!" he encouraged me gently.
I felt the heat swarm up all around me. 'Great, you have a decision, Ally. Get destroyed by the flaming heat of the Balrog or plunge into the abyss,' I thought.
'What are you talking about? Legolas will not let you fall. Now go!' I argued.
I sighed and began to dash across the strip of land. Unfortunately, I stumbled. I let out a scream as I felt my body fall. I prepared myself for the dark abyss but it never came. I felt a hand snatch my waist up just in time. I quickly recovered from the shock and raced towards the hobbits who were encouraging me.
When we finally reached the other side, we turned to Gandalf. He began to walk on the bridge but then, from behind, a great dark creature emerged from the passageway. He seemed like he was made out of coal himself. His body itself was dark but he glowed from the fire within. I felt a breeze of searing hot air blow against me.
Gandalf turned around fiercely. "You shall not pass!" he shouted.
The creature roared loudly and cracked a whip of fire. "You shall not pass!" Gandalf yelled again.
The Balrog paid no heed and began to make its way across the bridge. Gandalf raised his staff and shouted, "You shall not pass" one last time before bringing the staff down hard against the stone bridge.
The place where the staff hit began to crack. The slab of stone beneath the Balrog crumbled. The creature fell into the deep abyss. Before he disappeared, however, he cracked his whip one last time, wrapped it around Gandalf's ankle, and pulled our beloved wizard down with him.
Gandalf clung to the side of the rock desperately. However, it seemed evident to him that he would not make it. "Fly, you fools!" he said and released his grasp.
Frodo, who was struggling against Boromir to reach him, let out a scream. "No!"
I felt my tears well up too. However, unlike Frodo, I was glued to the spot. I had no reason left to leave. "Gandalf!" I whispered. I felt someone tug on my hand.
"We must leave, Ally," Legolas' voice whispered into my ear.
I shook my head. I felt two strong arms carry me off again just like before. I struggled and kicked against it but then the darkness enveloped me once again.
A/N: Okay, that was very VERY long! I didn't really like this chapter all that much but it is important, I guess. I kinda went by the book instead of the movie this time.
I'm not going to update any of my stories for about a week since I have to go to the city science fair! I can't believe I won! I hated my project. *grumbles* I didn't want to win but oh, well!
Namaarie for a week!
