*** Ok here we go with chapter 11. I love writing this story and getting your reviews, it really and truly inspires me a whole lot. Thank you Tara, Lulu Bell, Saera, Cassie-bear01, Aislin, anime princess, and Erenriel the Elven Canuck for your reviews! ***

I sat watching Aragorn argue with Haldir in Elvish wishing I knew the language. My stomach protested as I tried to rise causing a whimper to escape my lips.

"Shealyn stay seated you will upset the wound." Legolas scolded gently pushing me back down.

"But Legolas..." I started.

"No buts Shealyn. You need to rest so that it will heal properly." Legolas interrupted.

"She has not lost her fire yet." I heard Gimli whisper to the hobbits on the other side of the campsite. "Though I think she should stay here when we leave." He added in which the hobbits whole heartedly agreed.

"You know master dwarf I can hear you talkin' about me... I'd appreciate it if you would refrain from doin' so." I called over angered by his comment. "Oh and I will not be left behind so you can forget it."

The expressions on the faces of the five were priceless. Apparently they forgot that I had better hearing then a human. I chuckled and turned back to Legolas who still crouched beside me with a grin on his face.

"Rest assured Shealyn you will not be left behind." He replied quietly.

I nodded continuing to watch the argument. "Come we leave now." Haldir stated coldly clearly defeated.

Legolas helped me to my feet with a smile. "Thank you Legolas." I said leaning against him for support. "You remind me of someone back home." I stated.

The elf looked down at me with curiosity in his eyes. "Who would this someone be?" He asked.

"A boy named Piotr. He is a mutant as well, most of the time he's called Colossus due to his abilities." I answered. "He is someone who cares deeply for friends and family. He never raises his voice except to the enemy."

"I see." Legolas replied as we moved along behind Haldir.

"Shealyn are you excited about seeing Lothlorien?" Merry asked falling in step with us.

I nodded concentrating mainly on walking. "You ok?" Pippin asked taking my free hand in his.

"I'm ok Pip just a little tired is all." I replied.

I stumbled when I felt pain erupt in my stomach. Immediately Legolas stopped catching me as I fell. "What is it Shealyn?" He asked as he cradled me.

"It hurts." I whimpered clutching his tunic in pain.

"Is the child well?" One of the guards asked coming up beside Legolas.

"Go fetch Haldir and Aragorn." Legolas cried out urgently.

The elf nodded and jogged towards the front. Legolas stooped and carefully set me down. I still clung to Legolas tightly more in pain then fright.

"Legolas...."

"Shh do not speak tithen min." Legolas said brushing hair out of my eyes.

"Legolas what is wrong?" Aragorn asked kneeling beside me.

"I know not mellonamin. She was fine, but tired then she doubled over in pain." He exclaimed.

Aragorn pulled my shirt up and inhaled sharply. I looked to Legolas for some sign of why Aragorn had reacted that way. Grimly Legolas took my hand giving it a little squeeze.

"Your wound has opened again." He whispered.

~I'm going to die~ I thought feeling tears well up in my eyes.

"It will be ok tithen min." Aragorn whispered reassuringly. "Haldir we must move faster she will not make it if we do not move." He said turning to the Lorien elf.

Haldir nodded solemnly squatting beside us. "Her wound is deep." He stated taking the wrappings from Aragorn.

"We will reach the Lady of the wood by evening if we move quickly." One of the guards stated.

Haldir nodded in agreement scooping me up into his arms. We moved swiftly the rest of the day never stopping to rest. I was passed between Haldir, Legolas, Aragorn, and Boromir throughout the long day. Currently in Boromir's arms I drifted in and out of sleep.

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Boromir glanced down at the bundle in his arms. He was becoming extremely worried for her as she became weaker as the day went on.

"Logan..." Shealyn cried in her sleep.

Boromir glanced down wondering who this Logan was. She had cried out for him several times. Shifting the girl in his arms he freed a hand and placed it on her forehead. Heat radiated from her small form which frightened him somewhat.

"What is it Boromir?" Pippin asked coming up beside him.

"Pippin... go to Aragorn... go tell him that Shealyn has a high fever. Tell him to move faster.... she is fading fast." Boromir ordered.

Pippin ran as fast as his short legs could. "Strider..." He cried as he reached him.

Aragorn turned to the frightened hobbit. "What is it Pippin?" He asked kneeling before him.

"... Shealyn... fever......... help!!" He gasped between breaths.

Aragorn looked back towards Boromir. "We will be there shortly tell Boromir I have nothing left. The healers are our only hope now." He replied gravely.

Pippin ran back to Boromir and relayed the message. "Haldir told me that the healers are going to meet us there."

Boromir nodded pushing his tired body onward. ~Shealyn must survive~ he thought looking back down at the small girl who now lay unconscious in his arms.

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I felt myself being placed on a bed before many hands went to work on my wound. I had passed out several times during our journey to the healers.

"Aragorn..." I whispered.

"Shh I am here." I heard him whisper.

He gently took my hand in his own and gave it a little squeeze. "You will be alright little one."

I slowly opened my eyes finding myself in a room on a bed. "Are we in Lorien?" I asked.

"Yes little one." He paused a moment as if to think. "You gave us quite a scare two days ago."

"I.... I've been out for two days." I asked incredulously.

Aragorn nodded. "The hobbits have been worried sick about you... especially Merry and Pippin." He said.

"Aragorn... did I almost die?" I asked seriously.

I could see the pain clearly on his face. "The wound was grave Shealyn. We almost lost you several times." He answered gravely.

"I'm... I'm sorry I scared you guys." I whispered.

"You have no reason to apologize little one." Aragorn replied brushing hair out of my face. "There was no way you could have predicted it."

"How long do we stay here?" I asked quietly.

"The Lady of the wood has invited us to stay a month." Aragorn responded. "By then you should be healed."

"SHEALYN!" I turned to the door to find Merry and Pippin standing there.

"Hey guys what are you waiting for... come here." I said with a smile.

The two hobbits grinning like mad men ran in and carefully jumped on the bed. "We missed you Shealyn... we thought we lost you..." Pippin trailed off with a slight shudder.

"Don't think like that guys I'm not goin' anywhere." I replied.

Slowly I slipped my arms underneath myself and pushed myself into a sitting position. ~God that hurt~ I thought as I smiled to the three sitting on the bed before me. "Tell me about our journey here." I said.

Given the perfect opportunity the two hobbits went into detail of what happed since leaving the dreaded mines. Aragorn stayed awhile adding small comments to the tale. The day wore on like this until nightfall. I never being a good patient was becoming restless being confined to the confounded bed.

"Lady Shealyn are you awake?" A soft feminine voice asked through the door.

"Come in." I called bringing myself into a sitting position once again.

The door opened and an elf maiden entered carrying a tray filled with food. "Good evening Lady Shealyn. I am Melliana, Lady Galadriel sent me with your supper. Are you feeling well milady?" Melliana asked setting the tray down on the nightstand.

"Yes Melliana I am well." I answered. "Do you know when I am able to leave the bed?"

"I'm not sure milady." Melliana replied busying herself around the room as I ate. "Oh, but the Lady would like to speak with you when you are well enough to leave the bed." She added.

After finishing my meal I lay back down. "Sleep well Lady Shealyn." Melliana whispered gathering the tray in her hands and silently leaving the room closing the door behind her with a small click.

The next few days passed quickly. The fellowship came to my room frequently. The hobbits would tell tales of home in the Shire, Gimli would rattle on and on about his history, most of the time Legolas, Aragorn and Boromir would come together to relive childhood memories.

Finally three days after I woke up the healers allowed me to leave the bed. "Do be careful milady we do not wish to see you here with another wound." One of the healers said to me as we exited the house of healing.

"I'll do my best master healer." I replied walking away towards the fellowship's camp.

I walked silently through the trees amazed at Lothlorien's beauty. ~It is good to see you well young one~ a voice said in my head.

~It is good to be alive Lady Galadriel~ I responded not fazed by the fact she was speaking to me through telepathy.

Hearing a soft chuckle behind me I turned slowly to face the Lady of the wood. ~Follow me Shealyn~ she spoke in my head.

I followed her through the trees and passed the sleeping fellowship. We descended winding stairs to a little clearing where a pitcher stood next to a stone basin. Galadriel stepped lightly over to the basin and picked the pitcher up.

"I have found a way for you to contact your home Shealyn. Through me you will be able to speak to anyone you wish." She stated filling the pitcher with water.

Galadriel turned to the basin and filled it with water before setting the now empty pitcher down. "Come here." She said holding out her hand.

I took it and stepped forward until I stood beside her in front of the basin. "How does it work?" I asked looking up at her.

She smiled warmly. "Keep a hold of my hand. Look into the mirror and think of the person with whom you wish to speak with. I will aid you from then on." She instructed closing her eyes to concentrate.

I stepped up looking into the mirror and thought of the Xavier. The water began to ripple then the image of the professor appeared. He looked tired and worried as he leaned heavily against his desk.

*** In Xavier's study on Earth ***

He massaged his temples as he leaned against his desk. He glanced wearily at the papers scattered about his usually immaculate desk.

~Professor can you hear me~ a voice asked in his mind.

Xavier sat up. ~... Shealyn is that you child~ He asked doubtfully.

"Yes its Shealyn~ came the response.

Hope returned to Xavier's eyes as he heard his missing student's thoughts once more. ~Are you ok~ He thought?

~I'm ok Prof~ Shealyn responded.

~Don't lie to me Shealyn I can feel the pain in your thoughts~ Xavier said.

~Sorry I well first I should tell you that I'm no longer on Earth.......~

~Indeed~ Xavier interrupted. ~Pray tell where are you~

~At the moment I'm in Lothlorien~ Shealyn replied

~Where is this Lothlorien~ Xavier inquired?

~Its located in a place called Middle-earth~ there was a pause. ~ I lost consciousness after the explosion when we were fighting Sinister. I woke up in a ruin and a man saved me and four hobbits. The six of us were joined by four others and now we are on a mission to destroy an evil here greater then our own~ Shealyn answered him.

~Then how did you become injured~ He asked?

~Oh yeah... um when we were in a mine the ten of us were attacked by creatures called orcs. I was defending a hobbit when one of the orcs stabbed me in the stomach. The elves of Lothlorien saved me from death~

~Elves~ Xavier asked raising an eyebrow?

~Yes elves~ she responded.

~You have no idea how worried we were when we couldn't find you Shealyn~ His thoughts betraying his weariness.

~Don't worry anymore I am in good company and I wish to continue on the mission~

~Yes of course~ Xavier answered.

~I miss you and the team~ Shealyn said. ~Though I feel at home here in Middle-earth. Tell the others that I am alive and well~

~Indeed I will Shealyn. We will miss you terribly. I hope you find happiness in Middle-earth~ Xavier replied sadly.

~Goodbye Prof. Take care of everyone ok~ she responded?

~Goodbye Shealyn I will give you my word~ Xavier said.

With that said Xavier bowed his head as he felt Shealyn's presence leave his mind. Tears of joy of finding her and tears of sadness of losing her yet again silently fell from his eyes. After a few moments he sat straight in his wheelchair to compose himself. With a sigh he called out to the students and teachers before leaving the office bearing the news of their lost teammate.

*** Back in ME ***

I stepped away from the mirror as I broke connection with the professor. Tears stung my eyes as I realized I would never see them again. Galadriel squeezed my hand gently reassuring me that it would be ok.

"Come I will take you to the fellowship she said softly guiding me up the steps.

She led me to the fellowship's camp where only Aragorn was awake awaiting our arrival. When we approached he stood up and opened his arms to me. I turned to Galadriel who nodded and released my hand. Quickly I went to Aragorn who wrapped me in a gentle, but firm hug.

"I will leave you to your rest." Galadriel spoke before leaving us.

The unshed tears finally came out as sobs. Aragorn held me close like Logan would which made me cry harder.

"Shh... It will be alright tithen min." He said soothingly.

One hand rubbed my back in small circles while the other ran through my hair over and over again. He spoke soothing words in Elvish until I calmed. I was exhausted by now and was growing sleepier by the moment. Aragorn noticed this pulling away from me.

"Come little one let us sleep." He said softly leading me towards the sleeping forms of our companions.

I noticed at once that two empty sleeping pallets were side by side. "How did you know..." I started to ask.

"The Lady of the wood called to me." Aragorn stated as he helped me sit down.

"Oh" I nodded sleepily realizing how stupid that question was.

I lay down placing my weary head on the pillow. Aragorn knelt next to me and covered me with the blanket. "Goodnight little one." He said leaning down to kiss me on the forehead.

I smiled struggling to stay awake. "Night Aragorn...." I answered before succumbing to the overpowering sleep.

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Aragorn looked down at the young girl who smiled briefly in her sleep. They had been worried about her after the mines and it nearly gave them a heart attack when her heart stopped beating.

~Thank the Valar she is alive~ He thought brushing a strand of raven black hair from her face.

Shealyn became restless, but did not wake. Lying down beside her Aragorn carefully pulled her to him. Almost immediately she became quite.

"I promised to chase away your nightmares away little one and I intend to keep that promise." He whispered as he fell asleep.

*** Hey sorry for the overdue update I was so busy in the last two weeks. Don't worry my life book project was turned in which I got a 95 on; I believe I am finished with projects for sometime I hope. Oh and mellonamin means my friend in Elvish. R&R! ***