*** Chapter 17 is up. I'm tryin' hard to get things right so I hope the
story is to your liking. I should have stated in the beginning that this is
mainly movie verse, but that doesn't mean the books are useless.
Tara: Thank you for reviewing and I hope you like this chapter as well.
Saera: you are an awesome reviewer thank you. I hope you enjoy this chapter as well.
Erenriel the Elven Canuck: Believe it or not I almost started to cry while writing that chapter. Hope you enjoy this chapter as well.
Dara Maeko: Thank you for the review and I'm glad you love it. I hope you enjoy this chapter as well.
anime princess: Glad you liked it. As I said above its movie verse, but I'm thinkin' that the elf will survive. I hope you enjoy this chapter.
Kurleyhawk2: Thank you for the review. I hope this is what you need. *smiles*
stellamucca: Hey glad you like. I hope you like this chapter as well.
Aislin: I love your reviews. As I wrote I could just see the boat scene as you did. Bishop is usually in the old cartoon and comics. He's a wanderer, but helps the X-Men when he's around. His mutant ability enables him to absorb energy from his opponent and using it himself. I hope that helps. I hope you like this chapter too.
Scamber Dragon: Thank you for the advice I really appreciate it. I wish I had time to see the movie again, but you helped me a lot. I just can't wait for it to come out on video/DVD. I hope you like this chapter. ***
*** Dream ***
"Shealyn wake up it time to go." Jubilee said shaking my shoulder.
"What do ya want?" I questioned opening my eyes.
"Come on you silly girl get up. We are going into town." She answered.
"Why are we going to town?" I asked sitting up sleepily
"Don't you remember we are going to get you some new clothes?" Jubilee stated pulling me out of bed.
"Ah Jubilee I want to sleep." I whined laying back down on the bed.
"Oh no you don't." Jubilee said ripping the covers off of my body. "You are going to get up and get dressed right now." She ordered.
"Alright I'm up." I responded standing up.
I quickly got dressed and ran a brush through my hair before braiding it. "Come on slow poke Jean and Scott are already waiting in the car." Jubilee urged poking her head around the door.
We ran out the door and to the car where the couple was waiting. "So Shealyn what kind of clothing would you like to look for?" Jean asked turning in her seat.
"I don't know." I responded quietly.
"Don't worry honey we'll find you clothing that you like I'm sure of it." The woman said reassuringly.
"Can we listen to the radio?" Jubilee asked leaning forward in the seat.
"Yes, but nothing in appropriate." Scott replied turning the radio knob.
As Scott turned up the volume a female voice came on. Her voice had a slight twang in it
"Another day has almost come and gone
Can't imagine what else could wrong
Sometimes I'd like to hide away somewhere and lock the door
A single battle lost but not the war ('cause)
Tomorrow's another day
And I'm thirsty anyway
So bring on the rain
It's almost like the hard times circle 'round
A couple drops and they all start coming down
Yeah, I might feel defeated,
I might hang my head
I might be barely breathing - but I'm not dead
Tomorrow's another day
And I'm thirsty anyway
So bring on the rain
I'm not gonna let it get me down
I'm not gonna cry
And I'm not gonna lose any sleep tonight
So bring on the rain" (A/N: Bring on the Rain belongs to Jo Dee Messina)
Jubilee easily sang along with the song which I had never heard in my short life
"Jubilee what was that song called?" I asked embarrassed somewhat that I didn't know the answer.
"Oh it's Jo Dee Messina's Bring on the Rain." She responded.
"Cool it's the first song that I can ever remember hearing." I spoke after a moment. "I like it."
The three smiled at my excitement while Scott maneuvered the car into the car parking lot of the shopping mall. "Here we are ladies." He announced shifting the gear into park,
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Aragorn watched Shealyn sleep and smiled when a small smile appeared on the girl's lips. ~It is the first one since Boromir died~ he thought brushing a stray piece of hair out of her face. ~She looks so innocent in sleep. It just reminds me that she is, but a child~
He looked up at the rising sun and dreaded waking her. "Shealyn...." He whispered gently shaking her.
"No more Jubilee..." She whispered while she shifted.
"Come little one you must wake now." Aragorn urged shaking her once more.
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"Alright, alright I'm up." I groaned sitting up.
Legolas and Gimli were already up and preparing for the days run. Eating the lembas that Legolas handed me I smiled remembering what day it was.
"Why do you smile lass?" Gimli asked leaning on his axe.
"Do you know what day it is?" I questioned with a smile.
"Why yes lass... why do you ask?" He answered.
"Well master dwarf I'm no longer um... ten and one years." I told him.
"What are you getting at?" He asked completely confused.
Legolas laughed gently at the confused dwarf. "Gimli... what Shealyn is saying is that she has turned another year older." He explained.
Realization dawned on the dwarf's face and a grin appeared. "Congratulations lass." He stated.
"Thank you." I replied. "Are we ready?" I asked turning to Aragorn.
He nodded and we began our days run. It had been several days now that we had followed the trail of the orc party carrying our friends. During those days on the trail we found a Lothlorien broach on the ground. ~I hope they are ok~ I thought.
Aragorn would occasionally lie on the ground pressing his ear to the rocky earth listening for anything.
"Legolas..." I tugged on his tunic. "I see somethin' in the distance." I said pointing to the dark cloud that raced across the land.
Legolas leaped on top of some nearby boulders and looked at the cloud.
"Riders are approaching." Legolas said jumping down from his perch on the rocks.
"It is probably riders of Rohan." Aragorn stated. "Come let us hide until they reach us." He added.
We stood back against the rocks to await the riders' arrival. As they passed our hiding place Aragorn stepped out into view.
"What news do you have from the north Riders of Rohan?" Aragorn called to the riders.
Like one the group of riders wheeled their horses around surrounding us in a great big circle. Spears were pointed at us as the their leader dismounted and walked forward.
"What business does a man, a dwarf, an elf, and a boy have in the Rohan?" He asked his voice harsh. "Speak quickly."
"Give me you your name horse-master." Gimli said. "And I will give you mine."
"I would cut off your head if it were more then a few feet from the ground." The man retorted.
Beside me Gimli bristled but before he could do anything Legolas came to his defense. "You would be dead before you could strike him." He stated coolly.
"What is your business here?" He asked again.
"I am Aragorn son of Arathorn these are my friends Legolas Greenleaf, Gimli son of Gloin, and Shealyn daughter of Logan. We are friends of Rohan and to your king Théoden." Aragorn spoke up.
I noticed that the men were staring at me intently and I was becoming uncomfortable. Aragorn continued to speak with the man whom I found out later was Éomer.
"We have destroyed the orcs you speak of." Éomer stated.
"What of our friends?" Aragorn questioned.
"We only found orcs." Éomer answered.
At this Aragorn frowned. "Are you sure, the ones we search for are small. They would appear to be children in your eyes." Aragorn responded.
"None but orcs were amongst the slain." Éomer replied gravely.
"We do not speak of children." Gimli said. "They are hobbits."
"We left none alive master dwarf... I am sorry." Éomer answered. "Look for your friends, but do not hope for it is forsaken in these lands."
Then he turned and whistled. Moments later two horses appeared. "Take Arod and Hasufel for they will be of better use to your search, but on one condition. You allow us to take the girl with us for it folly to drag her with you." Éomer said.
"No you can not separate me from my companions. I have come all the way from Rivendell with them and will not abandon my hobbit friends...." I started to say.
"Then I will not allow you to borrow the horses." Éomer stated matter-of- factly.
"Shealyn is right." Aragorn spoke. "She will stay with us, but please allow us to borrow these horses for they shall quicken our search for our friends." He rested a reassuring hand on my shoulder.
"I am not a helpless child like you believe." I retorted my temper rising.
This man was so infuriating. I suddenly had the need to strangle him for his arrogance, but Aragorn's calming hand on my shoulder and a warning look in his eye told me to cool it before I did something stupid.
"Very well..." Éomer replied glaring down at me. "Come we ride north." He shouted to his riders.
With that the riders were galloping as one across the plains. "Gimli ride with Legolas. Shealyn you'll ride with me." Aragorn ordered mounting Hasufel.
Legolas leaped onto Arod's back and pulled Gimli up behind him. I stepped over Hasufel and Aragorn pulled me up in front of him.
We raced across the plains of Rohan towards the thick black smoke that rose up into the air. With my keen eyesight I could clearly see mounds of orc burning.
"They are dead." Gimli cried dismounted when we came upon the sight.
"No Gimli don't think that way." I whispered harshly my eyes roamed over the dead orc bodies.
Legolas bent and picked something up. "This is one of theirs." He said holding up the scabbard and belt.
"They are not here." I said only receiving a sad nod from Aragorn who was searching the ground.
"A hobbit lay here... and another here." Aragorn called following the prints. "Cut their bonds here..." He said holding up a severed length of rope. "They crawled away... and then ran...." The ranger looked up and into the dark forest before us. "... into the forest." He concluded.
"What madness would drive them in there?" Gimli wondered stepping up besides us. "That is Fangorn Forest."
"I do not know Gimli, but we must follow them." Aragorn said more of an order.
We ran to the borders of the ancient forest. As we approached the trees groaned as if speaking and Legolas stopped to listen.
"We should continue our search." Legolas stated picking up his pace.
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Night approached quickly and Aragorn deemed it best to camp in a clearing before continuing the search.
"Someone is out there." I whispered hearing light footsteps on the ground and the sound of the horses scattering.
Aragorn and I unsheathed our swords while Gimli gripped his axe and Legolas readied his bow. "Who is out there?" Aragorn called into the darkness.
"Saruman..." Gimli hissed.
Legolas released an arrow but it never reached it intended target for it fell at the cloaked figure's feet.
"Now, now is that the way to greet an old friend?" a familiar male voice questioned from within the bright white light.
"Show yourself." Aragorn ordered.
The light dimmed what I saw made my heart stop a moment. There standing in front of us was Gandalf. He was however different in ways. His hair and beard were as white as the robes he wore. The staff in his hand was also white.
"How can this be?" Aragorn whispered in disbelief. "Gandalf the Grey?"
In shock we knelt before him. "Gandalf the Grey?" He said. "Yes I was called Gandalf, but now I am Gandalf the White." He replied
"Gandalf..." I cried before embracing him.
"Yes child I am here." He answered patting my head.
Sitting around the fire Gandalf told of his fall and battle with the demon and how he was called back for a time. Then he went on to speak of Merry and Pippin who were both alive and well with his Ent friend, Treebeard.
"Let us rest here for the night before we head to Rohan." Aragorn decided.
"I agree." Gandalf put in.
With that said we lay down on the ground except for Legolas who stood guard. ~Gandalf has returned to us~ I thought happily turning over and falling asleep.
*** Hey sorry for the short chapter *bows head in shame* (lol) I thought that this part of the story was a good place to stop. I really wish I had seen the movie more then once and I regret not owning the trilogy books. I'm tryin' my best though. Wish me luck!! R&R! ***
Tara: Thank you for reviewing and I hope you like this chapter as well.
Saera: you are an awesome reviewer thank you. I hope you enjoy this chapter as well.
Erenriel the Elven Canuck: Believe it or not I almost started to cry while writing that chapter. Hope you enjoy this chapter as well.
Dara Maeko: Thank you for the review and I'm glad you love it. I hope you enjoy this chapter as well.
anime princess: Glad you liked it. As I said above its movie verse, but I'm thinkin' that the elf will survive. I hope you enjoy this chapter.
Kurleyhawk2: Thank you for the review. I hope this is what you need. *smiles*
stellamucca: Hey glad you like. I hope you like this chapter as well.
Aislin: I love your reviews. As I wrote I could just see the boat scene as you did. Bishop is usually in the old cartoon and comics. He's a wanderer, but helps the X-Men when he's around. His mutant ability enables him to absorb energy from his opponent and using it himself. I hope that helps. I hope you like this chapter too.
Scamber Dragon: Thank you for the advice I really appreciate it. I wish I had time to see the movie again, but you helped me a lot. I just can't wait for it to come out on video/DVD. I hope you like this chapter. ***
*** Dream ***
"Shealyn wake up it time to go." Jubilee said shaking my shoulder.
"What do ya want?" I questioned opening my eyes.
"Come on you silly girl get up. We are going into town." She answered.
"Why are we going to town?" I asked sitting up sleepily
"Don't you remember we are going to get you some new clothes?" Jubilee stated pulling me out of bed.
"Ah Jubilee I want to sleep." I whined laying back down on the bed.
"Oh no you don't." Jubilee said ripping the covers off of my body. "You are going to get up and get dressed right now." She ordered.
"Alright I'm up." I responded standing up.
I quickly got dressed and ran a brush through my hair before braiding it. "Come on slow poke Jean and Scott are already waiting in the car." Jubilee urged poking her head around the door.
We ran out the door and to the car where the couple was waiting. "So Shealyn what kind of clothing would you like to look for?" Jean asked turning in her seat.
"I don't know." I responded quietly.
"Don't worry honey we'll find you clothing that you like I'm sure of it." The woman said reassuringly.
"Can we listen to the radio?" Jubilee asked leaning forward in the seat.
"Yes, but nothing in appropriate." Scott replied turning the radio knob.
As Scott turned up the volume a female voice came on. Her voice had a slight twang in it
"Another day has almost come and gone
Can't imagine what else could wrong
Sometimes I'd like to hide away somewhere and lock the door
A single battle lost but not the war ('cause)
Tomorrow's another day
And I'm thirsty anyway
So bring on the rain
It's almost like the hard times circle 'round
A couple drops and they all start coming down
Yeah, I might feel defeated,
I might hang my head
I might be barely breathing - but I'm not dead
Tomorrow's another day
And I'm thirsty anyway
So bring on the rain
I'm not gonna let it get me down
I'm not gonna cry
And I'm not gonna lose any sleep tonight
So bring on the rain" (A/N: Bring on the Rain belongs to Jo Dee Messina)
Jubilee easily sang along with the song which I had never heard in my short life
"Jubilee what was that song called?" I asked embarrassed somewhat that I didn't know the answer.
"Oh it's Jo Dee Messina's Bring on the Rain." She responded.
"Cool it's the first song that I can ever remember hearing." I spoke after a moment. "I like it."
The three smiled at my excitement while Scott maneuvered the car into the car parking lot of the shopping mall. "Here we are ladies." He announced shifting the gear into park,
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Aragorn watched Shealyn sleep and smiled when a small smile appeared on the girl's lips. ~It is the first one since Boromir died~ he thought brushing a stray piece of hair out of her face. ~She looks so innocent in sleep. It just reminds me that she is, but a child~
He looked up at the rising sun and dreaded waking her. "Shealyn...." He whispered gently shaking her.
"No more Jubilee..." She whispered while she shifted.
"Come little one you must wake now." Aragorn urged shaking her once more.
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"Alright, alright I'm up." I groaned sitting up.
Legolas and Gimli were already up and preparing for the days run. Eating the lembas that Legolas handed me I smiled remembering what day it was.
"Why do you smile lass?" Gimli asked leaning on his axe.
"Do you know what day it is?" I questioned with a smile.
"Why yes lass... why do you ask?" He answered.
"Well master dwarf I'm no longer um... ten and one years." I told him.
"What are you getting at?" He asked completely confused.
Legolas laughed gently at the confused dwarf. "Gimli... what Shealyn is saying is that she has turned another year older." He explained.
Realization dawned on the dwarf's face and a grin appeared. "Congratulations lass." He stated.
"Thank you." I replied. "Are we ready?" I asked turning to Aragorn.
He nodded and we began our days run. It had been several days now that we had followed the trail of the orc party carrying our friends. During those days on the trail we found a Lothlorien broach on the ground. ~I hope they are ok~ I thought.
Aragorn would occasionally lie on the ground pressing his ear to the rocky earth listening for anything.
"Legolas..." I tugged on his tunic. "I see somethin' in the distance." I said pointing to the dark cloud that raced across the land.
Legolas leaped on top of some nearby boulders and looked at the cloud.
"Riders are approaching." Legolas said jumping down from his perch on the rocks.
"It is probably riders of Rohan." Aragorn stated. "Come let us hide until they reach us." He added.
We stood back against the rocks to await the riders' arrival. As they passed our hiding place Aragorn stepped out into view.
"What news do you have from the north Riders of Rohan?" Aragorn called to the riders.
Like one the group of riders wheeled their horses around surrounding us in a great big circle. Spears were pointed at us as the their leader dismounted and walked forward.
"What business does a man, a dwarf, an elf, and a boy have in the Rohan?" He asked his voice harsh. "Speak quickly."
"Give me you your name horse-master." Gimli said. "And I will give you mine."
"I would cut off your head if it were more then a few feet from the ground." The man retorted.
Beside me Gimli bristled but before he could do anything Legolas came to his defense. "You would be dead before you could strike him." He stated coolly.
"What is your business here?" He asked again.
"I am Aragorn son of Arathorn these are my friends Legolas Greenleaf, Gimli son of Gloin, and Shealyn daughter of Logan. We are friends of Rohan and to your king Théoden." Aragorn spoke up.
I noticed that the men were staring at me intently and I was becoming uncomfortable. Aragorn continued to speak with the man whom I found out later was Éomer.
"We have destroyed the orcs you speak of." Éomer stated.
"What of our friends?" Aragorn questioned.
"We only found orcs." Éomer answered.
At this Aragorn frowned. "Are you sure, the ones we search for are small. They would appear to be children in your eyes." Aragorn responded.
"None but orcs were amongst the slain." Éomer replied gravely.
"We do not speak of children." Gimli said. "They are hobbits."
"We left none alive master dwarf... I am sorry." Éomer answered. "Look for your friends, but do not hope for it is forsaken in these lands."
Then he turned and whistled. Moments later two horses appeared. "Take Arod and Hasufel for they will be of better use to your search, but on one condition. You allow us to take the girl with us for it folly to drag her with you." Éomer said.
"No you can not separate me from my companions. I have come all the way from Rivendell with them and will not abandon my hobbit friends...." I started to say.
"Then I will not allow you to borrow the horses." Éomer stated matter-of- factly.
"Shealyn is right." Aragorn spoke. "She will stay with us, but please allow us to borrow these horses for they shall quicken our search for our friends." He rested a reassuring hand on my shoulder.
"I am not a helpless child like you believe." I retorted my temper rising.
This man was so infuriating. I suddenly had the need to strangle him for his arrogance, but Aragorn's calming hand on my shoulder and a warning look in his eye told me to cool it before I did something stupid.
"Very well..." Éomer replied glaring down at me. "Come we ride north." He shouted to his riders.
With that the riders were galloping as one across the plains. "Gimli ride with Legolas. Shealyn you'll ride with me." Aragorn ordered mounting Hasufel.
Legolas leaped onto Arod's back and pulled Gimli up behind him. I stepped over Hasufel and Aragorn pulled me up in front of him.
We raced across the plains of Rohan towards the thick black smoke that rose up into the air. With my keen eyesight I could clearly see mounds of orc burning.
"They are dead." Gimli cried dismounted when we came upon the sight.
"No Gimli don't think that way." I whispered harshly my eyes roamed over the dead orc bodies.
Legolas bent and picked something up. "This is one of theirs." He said holding up the scabbard and belt.
"They are not here." I said only receiving a sad nod from Aragorn who was searching the ground.
"A hobbit lay here... and another here." Aragorn called following the prints. "Cut their bonds here..." He said holding up a severed length of rope. "They crawled away... and then ran...." The ranger looked up and into the dark forest before us. "... into the forest." He concluded.
"What madness would drive them in there?" Gimli wondered stepping up besides us. "That is Fangorn Forest."
"I do not know Gimli, but we must follow them." Aragorn said more of an order.
We ran to the borders of the ancient forest. As we approached the trees groaned as if speaking and Legolas stopped to listen.
"We should continue our search." Legolas stated picking up his pace.
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Night approached quickly and Aragorn deemed it best to camp in a clearing before continuing the search.
"Someone is out there." I whispered hearing light footsteps on the ground and the sound of the horses scattering.
Aragorn and I unsheathed our swords while Gimli gripped his axe and Legolas readied his bow. "Who is out there?" Aragorn called into the darkness.
"Saruman..." Gimli hissed.
Legolas released an arrow but it never reached it intended target for it fell at the cloaked figure's feet.
"Now, now is that the way to greet an old friend?" a familiar male voice questioned from within the bright white light.
"Show yourself." Aragorn ordered.
The light dimmed what I saw made my heart stop a moment. There standing in front of us was Gandalf. He was however different in ways. His hair and beard were as white as the robes he wore. The staff in his hand was also white.
"How can this be?" Aragorn whispered in disbelief. "Gandalf the Grey?"
In shock we knelt before him. "Gandalf the Grey?" He said. "Yes I was called Gandalf, but now I am Gandalf the White." He replied
"Gandalf..." I cried before embracing him.
"Yes child I am here." He answered patting my head.
Sitting around the fire Gandalf told of his fall and battle with the demon and how he was called back for a time. Then he went on to speak of Merry and Pippin who were both alive and well with his Ent friend, Treebeard.
"Let us rest here for the night before we head to Rohan." Aragorn decided.
"I agree." Gandalf put in.
With that said we lay down on the ground except for Legolas who stood guard. ~Gandalf has returned to us~ I thought happily turning over and falling asleep.
*** Hey sorry for the short chapter *bows head in shame* (lol) I thought that this part of the story was a good place to stop. I really wish I had seen the movie more then once and I regret not owning the trilogy books. I'm tryin' my best though. Wish me luck!! R&R! ***