Chapter 24: Parting is such sweet sorrow

A/N~ Christy, you are so mean to me. You said I dragged him into the room? Yeah, right. And I'm the devil. And yes, I'm going to have some fun. P.S. This chapter was supposed to be, like, NC-17, but stupid ff.net doesn't allow that. I'm gonna go cry (on Aragorn's shoulder). Also, this is going to be the last chapter. I'm sure you can handle it; there's gonna be a sequel anyway.

A/N2~ Yes, I am mean. What's your point? BTW, I don't know what the whole 'drag' thing was from, I think one of my notes, but not sure. You can't be the devil! I'm the devil! ^.^ Yep. Yet another sequel. I'll start typing it as soon as I get a chance. Fun, fun, fun!

Disclaimer:

Me: It's the last chapter.

Boromir: Aw. Does it have to end? I'm having too much fun.

Me: Yes, Boromir. All good things (and this) must come to an end.

Aragorn: Does that mean we can have the 'End of Fic' party now?

Me: Yep! And everyone's invited, all our reviewers and my precious sedative!

Michael Shanks: What am I doing here? *Looks confused*

Me: You're here to be my sedative in case I get too hyper; that way I don't scare off the reviewers.

Michael: OK. *Looks scared* Me: Don't worry. I've got my husband. *Kisses Merry* Everybody party! Whoo!

Vanessa: Disco fever!

Gandalf: *Sneaks up behind her and kisses her cheek* Hello, my precious flower.

Vanessa: Aragorn! Gandalf's touching me!

Gandalf: AHHHH!!!! *Runs as Aragorn chases with Andúril*

The next morning we stepped out of the 'big boys' room (that's the one we took) and headed across the hall to the 'little boys' room. I took one last look at the room. It was quite a mess. There was chocolate all over the sheets and floor. I smiled. "Some poor housekeeping woman has to clean all that," I thought.

"Howdy all!" I said as Aragorn and I walked into the room (hand in hand, duh! As if I would have it any other way). We seemed to be in the right place because everyone else was in there, save Christy and Merry.

They looked up, saw it was only Aragorn and me, mumbled an unenthusiastic response, and turned back to their business.

"Well, good morning to you, too," I replied sarcastically.

"What's so good about it?" Gimli huffed grumpily. He was still quite mad that we dragged him away from the 'business woman' the day before.

Courtney turned on the TV and Aragorn sat down on the floor to watch it. I crawled to sit on his lap and leaned against him as he put his arms around my waist. Aren't Rangers/Kings comfy?! Hell yeah!

We watched TV for a while (it was a daytime Stargate SG-1 marathon! Much to Kitty's and my pleasure) (A daytime Stargate marathon and I'm missing it?! What's wrong with me? Well, maybe I'm not missing it. *Shrugs* Who knows.), until it was decided that we should begin packing. Unfortunately, it was our last day here in New Zealand.

So I headed back to my room with Kitty and Courtney in tow. We silently packed our belongings and dragged them into the hobbits' room. We had decided that that was to be the meeting room, because the other boys' room was still covered with chocolate syrup. I guess Aragorn and I weren't as careful as I thought.

Once inside the room, we decided to go fetch Christy and Merry as checkout time was at 1 o'clock. Kitty and Legolas volunteered (well, Kitty volunteered the both of them) to do this job.

"Well, OK," Courtney said. "But come right back! Don't dawdle." Man, she was in full mother mode.

"OK, OK," Kitty replied, grabbing Legolas's hand and skipping out the door. About 20 minutes later they returned with Christy and Merry and all their luggage. Actually, it was all Christy's, because Merry didn't have any.

"So...did you have fun?" I asked her, a sly grin creeping onto my face. If I knew her, and I hope I do, she had mucho fun with that hobbit. (First off, what kind of question is that?! It was my wedding night and I had chocolate syrup. Stupid question!)

She turned to look at Merry, then back at me. "What do you think?" Christy asked, raising an eyebrow (I pulled a Teal'c!)

I started to reply with a snarky comment, but Aragorn silenced me. He did so by placing one hand over my mouth and wrestling me to the ground. Of course, he won.

"Alright, alright! I give in! I won't say it," I said from underneath him.

"Promise?" he asked, smiling.

I tried my best to scowl at him. "Yeah, sure, whatever."

Slowly, he started to rise, removing his hands, which were pinning my wrists to the floor. He stood up and lent me a hand to get up. Suddenly an idea struck me. I grinned mischievously, and grabbed his hand and pulled him back on the ground. He was lying on his back and I sat on his stomach.

"I win!" I cried.

"Stop flirting, you two! (It's sickening!)" Christy called over at us. I stuck my tongue out at her and she returned it.

"Stop acting like children," Aragorn cried jokingly beneath me. (That is so us and we are children buddy! At least compared to your 82 yr. old self!)

"You know what, buddy? You're in no position to make comments like that. Need I remind you who it is sitting upon you?"

Christy scoffed and went to go sit with Merry. Or should I say her new husband? Wow, that's a weird thought. Christy Brandybuck. It just didn't have that ring to it. (OK, fine. I'll change it to Christine. And it rings waaay better than 'Estella Brandybuck' does!)

"If you two are done," Courtney began, looking straight at Aragorn and me. "We are ready to check out."

So at 12:47 we were officially checked out of the hotel. I couldn't believe our Spring Break was almost over. It seemed like only yesterday we were in my suburban (well, packed is a better word for it), on our way to the airport.

"What do we do now?" Kitty asked. "We still have a few hours before our flight."

"I would say the mall, but I know how the guys feel about that," Courtney said.

"How about food?" Boromir asked.

"I can go for that..." I answered, looking around at the others for their input.

.~*~.

We ended up eating at Jason's Deli because it was the only place we could agree on. Well, the hobbits couldn't agree on anything.

At the end of our meal, everyone grabbed about 6 free mints each and ran to the car. We ran because the sign below the basket read: "Complimentary mints: Two per customer please". And if you're pretty good at math, you'd know that 62. (Hehe. Sorry, TAKS ruined my mind.)

"Where to now?" I asked. "Our flight's at 5."

"I guess," Courtney replied. "But I don't want to leave my Pippin!!"

So Courtney drove us to the airport (she drives the slowest) and allowed us more time to say 'goodbye'. FYI: Our definition of that is more commonly referred to as 'making out'. Tehe.

Once we arrived at the airport, we began to unload our bags. We had to place them on the roof of the SUV because there wasn't enough room inside.

Boromir was in the process of handing me a particularly large bag when I dropped it and sent him crashing down. "What did you do that for?!" (Yeah! He's Pincushion Boi, not Crushed-like-a-bug Boi!)

I was unable to answer at the moment, for the sight before my eyes was too horrifying. There, standing at the entrance, was John, Josh, and Maha. Maha was in tears, holding his pink carry-on case close to him while Josh held John's hand.

"I wonder what's wrong," I said to nobody in particular. "I'm going to find out." I walked towards the three guys. "Hey, guys. What's up?"

"Maha is moving," John replied tearfully. (BTW, Maha really did move! Yea! That's what prompted her to write this scene.)

"Oh, OK," I said, returning to my group. "Maha is moving, and John and Josh are trying to comfort him. Well, not really."

Christy gasped. "Oh...my...gosh! Maha is moving?! There is a god! (Yep! It's caffeine &/or Tolkien! ^.^ ) Thank you!"

We proceeded inside and turned in our luggage to be put on the plane. "I have a feeling they're going to lose my stuff," I mumbled.

.~*~.

"I'm going to miss you," Courtney cried while hugging Pippin very close. It was a wonder he could still breathe.

Kitty was doing much the same with Legolas, except she was crying hysterically. "Don't leave me! Don't leave me!" He tried his best to calm her down. It was to no avail.

I had my arms wrapped tight around Aragorn's neck, hugging him like there was no tomorrow. Every couple of seconds I would kiss him, but I didn't want to cry. (I cry at long good-byes.)

Christy was just standing there next to Merry, holding his hand. (Like I ever do that!) "Why aren't you saying goodbye?" I asked her when I finally broke from Aragorn.

"Because I'm going with him," she replied. (Damn straight I am!)

"Oh, no you're not!" Kitty, Courtney, and I yelled.

"Yes, I am. I'm married to him anyway." (Exactly!)

"So is Kitty (not to Merry) and she's leaving," Courtney said.

"Fine," she scoffed and started to make out with Merry. (I would never agree to leave him! Also, I don't know what Vanessa meant to put after the 'and' because she just left it blank, so I put my own words in.)

I turned back to my Ranger and kissed him deeply. Ooo...it was so great. Save the fact that I didn't know when I would see Aragorn again.

Some old lady walked by and tapped me on the shoulder (Please tell me this will not lead to a make-out session. I mean, you know her habit of being tapped on the shoulder leading to making out. I really hope Alex wasn't right about her! ^.^ Speaking of which, Nessa, Did you smack him for me?). "PDA's are strictly forbidden."

I flicked her off and continued my kiss.

"I guess this is good-bye," I said to the Fellowship and hugged them. Then all four of us boarded the plane and went home.

A/N~ Acckk! The end! Don't worry, there's a sequel to be on the way soon. Chill. I hope you enjoyed this. Don't forget to review.

A/N2~ OK, sorry for that note in the middle of her 3rd to last paragraph. I couldn't resist. It's because I'm so sleep-deprived and we start school *shudder* in less than a month! Great! *Rolls eyes* Anyhoo, NEVER forget to review! You've got to feed my Unicorn, Sam, and his twin, Ewan, along with Aiden, so make it a long review! ^.^

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