*** Chapter 13. I can't believe I got this far. I love your reviews they
give me inspiration.
Erenriel the Elven Canuck: Hey thanks I know it was sad, but necessary. Oh yeah Boromir's death will hit her hard.
Aislin: Yes I know it was very hard to write that chapter. This chapter will be longer I hope.
Lady Fae: I'm glad you like here's another chapter.
Lavender of the Shire: Yup she sure does. Remember her vision in I believe chapter 2. Well it will come up soon.
Tara: Glad you liked it. This chapter will be much longer.
anime princess: Thanks for you review. Even though Shealyn has seen many scary things I think she would definitely be scared of Gollum.
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"SHEALYN WAKE UP!" Pippin shouted bringing me out of my dreams.
"What do you want Pippin?" I growled carefully rolling onto my back.
"You promised to explore with us once you were better." Merry stated matter of factly.
"I did, did I?" I replied slowly sitting up. "Don't you think it's too soon for me to wander around? I mean I almost died a couple of days ago." I stated.
"Yes, yes though you have not experienced the beauty of this place." Pippin said.
"Oh alright." I replied slowly getting to my feet. "Now I know how Logan feels when Jubilee and I would pester him to no end." I murmured softly.
Pippin took my right hand while Merry my left. Excitedly they began their tour of Lothlorien.
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"The child has extraordinary resilience to grave wounds." Lord Celeborn stated watching the hobbits pull Shealyn down a path.
"Yes milord. Shealyn is a powerful young girl." Aragorn said stepping up beside the Lorien Lord.
"Tell me where did you find such a child?" Celeborn asked glancing at the ranger.
"We came across her when I traveled with the hobbits from Bree to Rivendell. She was unconscious when we arrived at Weathertop." Aragorn paused to watch the trio wander away. "Shealyn showed her true strength that day when she attempted to save Frodo from the Morgul blade." Anyone could tell that he was proud of the child like a father would be.
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"Pip... Pippin I need to stop... and rest." I panted sitting heavily on a fallen tree.
The two hobbits looked at me with concern. "Are you certain that you are alright?" Merry asked placing a hand on my shoulder.
"Yes I'm certain." I replied.
Pippin sat down next to me with a sigh. "What's wrong Pip?" I asked placing my right hand on his shoulder.
"I miss home." He stated glumly.
"Hey cheer up Pip. You'll see your home again I am sure of it." I told him with a reassuring smile.
"Really!" He cried with joy.
I nodded. "Shealyn will you..."
"Spit it out Merry." I interrupted.
"Will you sing another song for us?" He asked wringing his hands together.
Knowing that I wouldn't get out easily I sighed. "Sure..." I said. "Let's see... It's called Please Remember me." I close my eyes as the words came to me.
When all our tears have reached the sea
Part of you will live in me
Way down deep inside my heart
The days keep coming without fail
A new wind is gonna find your sail
That's where your journey starts
You'll find better love
Strong as it ever was
Deep as the river runs
Warm as the morning sun
Please remember me
Just like the waves down by the shore
We're gonna keep on coming back for more
Cause we don't ever wanna stop
Out in this brave new world you seek
Oh, the valleys and the peaks
And I can see you on the top
You'll find better love
Strong as it ever was
Deep as the river runs
Warm as the morning sun
Please remember me
Remember me when you're out walkin'
When the snow falls high outside your door
Late at night when you're not sleepin' And light falls across your floor
When I can't hurt you anymore
You'll find better love
Strong as it ever was
Deep as the river runs
Warm as the morning sun
Please remember me
Please remember me (A/N: This song belongs to Tim McGraw)
Hearing more then two people clapping I opened my eyes startled to find a nice size group of elves that had wandered over to listen.
"Why do you sing such a sad song?" One elf asked stepping forward.
~I sung it because I liked it~ I retorted in my head.
"I sung it for Gandalf." I replied quietly. "It is also meant for my friends at home." A single tear ran down my cheek remembering that I would never see the X-Men again.
"Shealyn let us take you back to rest. You look weary." Merry said quietly taking my arm.
I only nodded allowing the hobbits to take me back to the campsite. "I thought your song was lovely Shealyn." Pippin spoke up after a moment.
"Thank you Pip." I said. "If you two don't mind, but I wish to be alone for awhile." I added.
"Of course take your time." Merry said. "Me and Pip will continue our explorin'"
I sat on a log and watched the two hobbits scamper off into the woods humming the song I had just sung. I smiled allowing my thoughts to wander to the X-Men.
*** Flashback ***
"Jubilee, Shealyn hurry up." Logan called up the stairs.
The two of us grinning like mad ran down the stairs shouldering our backpacks. Logan was taking his 'daughters' on our very first camping trip.
"We're ready Wolvie lets go." Jubilee squealed jumping up and down.
Logan groaned causing me to giggle. "Get in the Jeep girls." He growled motioning to the door.
We ran out the door and jumped into the loaded red jeep waiting in the driveway. "Come on Logan." We shouted in unison.
The man just shook his head and climbed into the driver's seat. "I can't wait to get there." I said thinking about the up coming week in the Canadian wilderness.
Hours later we arrived in the forest. "Come on Jubes its not that much farther." Logan called back to Jubilee who lagged behind.
"What are you goin' to teach us?" I asked readjusting the pack straps on my shoulders. "Are you goin' to teach us sword play?" I asked looking up at him.
"Yes lil' darlin' you will learn sword play." He replied. "Among other things." He mumbled under his breath.
"I heard that." I whispered.
Logan looked down at me and chuckled. Shaking his head Logan continued up the path.
*** End of flashback ***
"There you are Shealyn." I heard a voice behind me.
Turning I faced Boromir who had a worried expression on his face.
"When you did not come back with the hobbits Aragorn became worried." He said sitting down beside me.
"I'm... I'm sorry." I whispered.
"What troubles you little one?" He asked.
"Oh I.... I was thinkin' of home." I replied sadly.
Boromir placed a hand on my shoulder in a gesture of comfort.
"I'll never see them again..." I whispered forlornly.
"Will it help to talk about them?" He asked quietly unsure of my answer.
"I guess." I answered. "Logan ever since they rescued me he took me under his wing. He taught me how to protect myself. Out of everyone Logan was most like me..."
"How so?" Boromir asked.
"Like him my memory was erased by our captors." I replied watching Boromir's facial expressions change.
"Why would they do such a thing?" He questioned.
"They were plannin' on using me as their weapon against innocent people." I said.
"By the Valar." Boromir exclaimed.
I could only nod. "Then there is Jubilee." I continued. "She is... was like my older sister. She would always include me in her games or whatever she planned on doing."
"She was lucky to have you Shealyn." He whispered.
"Yes I guess she was..." I trailed off thinking of the rambunctious sixteen year old. "I also had a boy that was like an older brother. His name's Bobby Drake." I said. "If you think of the twin sons of Elrond. He was always playin' pranks." Tears began to make their way down my cheeks.
Boromir pulled me into a gentle hug. "Shh little one it will be alright." He whispered softly.
I cried into his chest remembering all of the times I had spent with Logan, Jubilee, and Bobby. Crying like this was somewhat embarrassing as I tried to compose myself.
Taking a shaky breath I pulled away looking into his haunted eyes. "Would you like to get that weight off your shoulders?" I asked.
"Nay little one you need not worry." He replied.
"Boromir it is as clear as day..." I paused a moment. "You feel it's power greatly don't you?" I questioned slowly.
He bowed his head. "Yes little one." He answered sadly. "It's power is growing stronger each passing day. I just want to be able to help my people is that too much ask?" He asked anger rising in his voice.
"Don't let it take you Boromir. You are stronger then that." I told him grasping his shoulder.
"Indeed. I will try for you little one. You have shown me... no all of us that you have a strong will to do right and survive. I have never met a child like you. I would be honored if you and I would become friends."
"That would really be um... neat." I said clasping his hand with both my hands.
Boromir smiled sadly as he returned the gesture. "Come Shealyn it is time to return to the others."
"Hmm yes. It is getting late." I stated looking at the treetops above us.
Boromir stood, turning he held out his hand and helped me to my feet. We walked back in silence from then on.
"There you are lass. I see Boromir has found you." Gimli growled looking up from his plate.
"Yes master dwarf. I was off thinkin'." I stated matter-of-factly
"Ha! A woman thinking." He retorted.
"Master dwarf that was an unwise thing to say to her." Aragorn warned the dwarf.
That was it the dwarf had gone to far. I stalked forward stopping right in front of the ignorant dwarf. We were now nose to nose he didn't back down, but I saw fear in his eyes. Grabbing hold of his tunic I brought him closer causing his eyes to widen even further in fear.
"Next time Gimli son of Gloin when you even think of insulting someone especially a female think twice before you do so." I seethed roughly pushing him away.
"Yes.... Yes Lady Shealyn." He stammered before he stormed away towards the hobbits.
I smirked never knowing that a dwarf would get that scared. I glanced at Aragorn who also had a smirk on his lips. "I believe she has bested you Gimli." He stated to the fuming dwarf.
"Eat Miss Shealyn." Sam said handing me a plate with food,
"Thank you Sam." I quietly replied.
"Shealyn may I ask you something?" Legolas asked sitting down beside me as I ate.
"Sure Legolas."
"I heard you sing earlier this morning. Where do you learn such songs?" He asked.
I smiled up at him as I thought. "I learned the words from great singers in my world over the year that I lived with the X-Men."
"I see." He answered.
"Legolas I heard you ask Aragorn of what made him angry before I fell asleep. He became angry because I told him about how my captors stole my memory." I told him.
The look on the elf's face was neutral, but I knew he was angry. "I'm tired Legolas goodnight."
"Sleep well Shealyn." Legolas said.
Unrolling my bedroll I lay down weary from speaking of the X-Men and of my history.
"Goodnight little one." Aragorn whispered pulling the blanket to my chin.
My eyes closed while sleep beckoned to me.
*** End of chapter. It is not as long as I would of liked, but I was getting a writers block. Oh and I probably won't update till after Sunday. My family is planning something for my 18th birthday. I hoped you liked. Next chapter they leave Lothlorien. R&R! ***
Erenriel the Elven Canuck: Hey thanks I know it was sad, but necessary. Oh yeah Boromir's death will hit her hard.
Aislin: Yes I know it was very hard to write that chapter. This chapter will be longer I hope.
Lady Fae: I'm glad you like here's another chapter.
Lavender of the Shire: Yup she sure does. Remember her vision in I believe chapter 2. Well it will come up soon.
Tara: Glad you liked it. This chapter will be much longer.
anime princess: Thanks for you review. Even though Shealyn has seen many scary things I think she would definitely be scared of Gollum.
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"SHEALYN WAKE UP!" Pippin shouted bringing me out of my dreams.
"What do you want Pippin?" I growled carefully rolling onto my back.
"You promised to explore with us once you were better." Merry stated matter of factly.
"I did, did I?" I replied slowly sitting up. "Don't you think it's too soon for me to wander around? I mean I almost died a couple of days ago." I stated.
"Yes, yes though you have not experienced the beauty of this place." Pippin said.
"Oh alright." I replied slowly getting to my feet. "Now I know how Logan feels when Jubilee and I would pester him to no end." I murmured softly.
Pippin took my right hand while Merry my left. Excitedly they began their tour of Lothlorien.
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"The child has extraordinary resilience to grave wounds." Lord Celeborn stated watching the hobbits pull Shealyn down a path.
"Yes milord. Shealyn is a powerful young girl." Aragorn said stepping up beside the Lorien Lord.
"Tell me where did you find such a child?" Celeborn asked glancing at the ranger.
"We came across her when I traveled with the hobbits from Bree to Rivendell. She was unconscious when we arrived at Weathertop." Aragorn paused to watch the trio wander away. "Shealyn showed her true strength that day when she attempted to save Frodo from the Morgul blade." Anyone could tell that he was proud of the child like a father would be.
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"Pip... Pippin I need to stop... and rest." I panted sitting heavily on a fallen tree.
The two hobbits looked at me with concern. "Are you certain that you are alright?" Merry asked placing a hand on my shoulder.
"Yes I'm certain." I replied.
Pippin sat down next to me with a sigh. "What's wrong Pip?" I asked placing my right hand on his shoulder.
"I miss home." He stated glumly.
"Hey cheer up Pip. You'll see your home again I am sure of it." I told him with a reassuring smile.
"Really!" He cried with joy.
I nodded. "Shealyn will you..."
"Spit it out Merry." I interrupted.
"Will you sing another song for us?" He asked wringing his hands together.
Knowing that I wouldn't get out easily I sighed. "Sure..." I said. "Let's see... It's called Please Remember me." I close my eyes as the words came to me.
When all our tears have reached the sea
Part of you will live in me
Way down deep inside my heart
The days keep coming without fail
A new wind is gonna find your sail
That's where your journey starts
You'll find better love
Strong as it ever was
Deep as the river runs
Warm as the morning sun
Please remember me
Just like the waves down by the shore
We're gonna keep on coming back for more
Cause we don't ever wanna stop
Out in this brave new world you seek
Oh, the valleys and the peaks
And I can see you on the top
You'll find better love
Strong as it ever was
Deep as the river runs
Warm as the morning sun
Please remember me
Remember me when you're out walkin'
When the snow falls high outside your door
Late at night when you're not sleepin' And light falls across your floor
When I can't hurt you anymore
You'll find better love
Strong as it ever was
Deep as the river runs
Warm as the morning sun
Please remember me
Please remember me (A/N: This song belongs to Tim McGraw)
Hearing more then two people clapping I opened my eyes startled to find a nice size group of elves that had wandered over to listen.
"Why do you sing such a sad song?" One elf asked stepping forward.
~I sung it because I liked it~ I retorted in my head.
"I sung it for Gandalf." I replied quietly. "It is also meant for my friends at home." A single tear ran down my cheek remembering that I would never see the X-Men again.
"Shealyn let us take you back to rest. You look weary." Merry said quietly taking my arm.
I only nodded allowing the hobbits to take me back to the campsite. "I thought your song was lovely Shealyn." Pippin spoke up after a moment.
"Thank you Pip." I said. "If you two don't mind, but I wish to be alone for awhile." I added.
"Of course take your time." Merry said. "Me and Pip will continue our explorin'"
I sat on a log and watched the two hobbits scamper off into the woods humming the song I had just sung. I smiled allowing my thoughts to wander to the X-Men.
*** Flashback ***
"Jubilee, Shealyn hurry up." Logan called up the stairs.
The two of us grinning like mad ran down the stairs shouldering our backpacks. Logan was taking his 'daughters' on our very first camping trip.
"We're ready Wolvie lets go." Jubilee squealed jumping up and down.
Logan groaned causing me to giggle. "Get in the Jeep girls." He growled motioning to the door.
We ran out the door and jumped into the loaded red jeep waiting in the driveway. "Come on Logan." We shouted in unison.
The man just shook his head and climbed into the driver's seat. "I can't wait to get there." I said thinking about the up coming week in the Canadian wilderness.
Hours later we arrived in the forest. "Come on Jubes its not that much farther." Logan called back to Jubilee who lagged behind.
"What are you goin' to teach us?" I asked readjusting the pack straps on my shoulders. "Are you goin' to teach us sword play?" I asked looking up at him.
"Yes lil' darlin' you will learn sword play." He replied. "Among other things." He mumbled under his breath.
"I heard that." I whispered.
Logan looked down at me and chuckled. Shaking his head Logan continued up the path.
*** End of flashback ***
"There you are Shealyn." I heard a voice behind me.
Turning I faced Boromir who had a worried expression on his face.
"When you did not come back with the hobbits Aragorn became worried." He said sitting down beside me.
"I'm... I'm sorry." I whispered.
"What troubles you little one?" He asked.
"Oh I.... I was thinkin' of home." I replied sadly.
Boromir placed a hand on my shoulder in a gesture of comfort.
"I'll never see them again..." I whispered forlornly.
"Will it help to talk about them?" He asked quietly unsure of my answer.
"I guess." I answered. "Logan ever since they rescued me he took me under his wing. He taught me how to protect myself. Out of everyone Logan was most like me..."
"How so?" Boromir asked.
"Like him my memory was erased by our captors." I replied watching Boromir's facial expressions change.
"Why would they do such a thing?" He questioned.
"They were plannin' on using me as their weapon against innocent people." I said.
"By the Valar." Boromir exclaimed.
I could only nod. "Then there is Jubilee." I continued. "She is... was like my older sister. She would always include me in her games or whatever she planned on doing."
"She was lucky to have you Shealyn." He whispered.
"Yes I guess she was..." I trailed off thinking of the rambunctious sixteen year old. "I also had a boy that was like an older brother. His name's Bobby Drake." I said. "If you think of the twin sons of Elrond. He was always playin' pranks." Tears began to make their way down my cheeks.
Boromir pulled me into a gentle hug. "Shh little one it will be alright." He whispered softly.
I cried into his chest remembering all of the times I had spent with Logan, Jubilee, and Bobby. Crying like this was somewhat embarrassing as I tried to compose myself.
Taking a shaky breath I pulled away looking into his haunted eyes. "Would you like to get that weight off your shoulders?" I asked.
"Nay little one you need not worry." He replied.
"Boromir it is as clear as day..." I paused a moment. "You feel it's power greatly don't you?" I questioned slowly.
He bowed his head. "Yes little one." He answered sadly. "It's power is growing stronger each passing day. I just want to be able to help my people is that too much ask?" He asked anger rising in his voice.
"Don't let it take you Boromir. You are stronger then that." I told him grasping his shoulder.
"Indeed. I will try for you little one. You have shown me... no all of us that you have a strong will to do right and survive. I have never met a child like you. I would be honored if you and I would become friends."
"That would really be um... neat." I said clasping his hand with both my hands.
Boromir smiled sadly as he returned the gesture. "Come Shealyn it is time to return to the others."
"Hmm yes. It is getting late." I stated looking at the treetops above us.
Boromir stood, turning he held out his hand and helped me to my feet. We walked back in silence from then on.
"There you are lass. I see Boromir has found you." Gimli growled looking up from his plate.
"Yes master dwarf. I was off thinkin'." I stated matter-of-factly
"Ha! A woman thinking." He retorted.
"Master dwarf that was an unwise thing to say to her." Aragorn warned the dwarf.
That was it the dwarf had gone to far. I stalked forward stopping right in front of the ignorant dwarf. We were now nose to nose he didn't back down, but I saw fear in his eyes. Grabbing hold of his tunic I brought him closer causing his eyes to widen even further in fear.
"Next time Gimli son of Gloin when you even think of insulting someone especially a female think twice before you do so." I seethed roughly pushing him away.
"Yes.... Yes Lady Shealyn." He stammered before he stormed away towards the hobbits.
I smirked never knowing that a dwarf would get that scared. I glanced at Aragorn who also had a smirk on his lips. "I believe she has bested you Gimli." He stated to the fuming dwarf.
"Eat Miss Shealyn." Sam said handing me a plate with food,
"Thank you Sam." I quietly replied.
"Shealyn may I ask you something?" Legolas asked sitting down beside me as I ate.
"Sure Legolas."
"I heard you sing earlier this morning. Where do you learn such songs?" He asked.
I smiled up at him as I thought. "I learned the words from great singers in my world over the year that I lived with the X-Men."
"I see." He answered.
"Legolas I heard you ask Aragorn of what made him angry before I fell asleep. He became angry because I told him about how my captors stole my memory." I told him.
The look on the elf's face was neutral, but I knew he was angry. "I'm tired Legolas goodnight."
"Sleep well Shealyn." Legolas said.
Unrolling my bedroll I lay down weary from speaking of the X-Men and of my history.
"Goodnight little one." Aragorn whispered pulling the blanket to my chin.
My eyes closed while sleep beckoned to me.
*** End of chapter. It is not as long as I would of liked, but I was getting a writers block. Oh and I probably won't update till after Sunday. My family is planning something for my 18th birthday. I hoped you liked. Next chapter they leave Lothlorien. R&R! ***