*** Hey guys here's chapter 25. I'm afraid this will be a not so long one.
Aislin: Hey thanks for reviewing. I'm sorry about the elvish screw up. I found a Sindarin website but it has a limit so sometimes I had to go to other sights in which said nothing about what type it was. I hope you like this chapter!
Saera: Thanks for reviewin' I'm glad you liked. I hope you like though I'm afraid it won't be really long.
Lady Death: I'm glad you liked. I hope you like this chapter too.
Dara Maeko: Thanks for the review. I'm glad you liked. Hope you enjoy!
Hana: Hey thanks for the review. I musta been half asleep when I put the finishing touches to the chapter. Anyways thanks for notifying me of them. I edited it so I hope it's alright now. Enjoy!
Cassie-bear01: Thanks for the review and compliment. I hope you enjoy this chapter.
NightShade: Yup it's a sad one. Shealyn will never go back to Earth I'm afraid. If Aragorn didn't have a son then no doubt in my mind that she would be the heir. I'm thinkin' that Aragorn and Arwen will raise her as a daughter. Anyways enjoy!
bant: I am so sorry I was half asleep when I finished everything. I didn't mean to mess up on your name. Thanks for the review I hope you enjoy!
x-silver-saffire-x: Thank you for the review. *Shudders* you're right about the whole romance thing. I believe I did well on my exams. I hope you do well on yours. Enjoy!
Youkai Ryuu: Thanks for the review. I hope your exams went well and I hope you enjoy this chapter! ***
(A/N: "~*~" means speaking in Sindarin)
The soft breeze blew through my hair as I stood silently leaning against the side of the gently rocking ship. Lazily tracing my finger along the rough wood my mind began to wander as memories of the X-Men entered my thoughts. Wincing at a sudden slight throbbing pain above my eye I squeezed my eyes shut hoping it would stop
"~*~ What troubles you little one ~*~" Legolas asked breaking through my thoughts and pain as he came to stand by me.
Shrugging I brushed a stubborn piece of hair out of my eyes. "I have a lot on my mind." I replied just barely understanding the elf.
"~*~ Let me help you ~*~" He said with a chuckle sitting me down before swiftly braiding my hair.
"~*~ Thank you Legolas ~*~" I said after he was finished.
Shifting so that my back rested on the side of the boat I looked at the elf beside me. "Legolas..." I began carefully. "... do you miss your family?" I asked.
The elf sat quietly for a few minutes in which I began to think I had said something wrong. "Yes Shealyn I miss them." He stated glancing down at me. "... My father is a good man, but I feel that the passing of my mother took a toll on him. After her death when I was just an elfling father seemed to grow distant from me." He said sadly as he thought of those events. "I believe I looked too much like my mother for him to bear."
"I'm sorry..." I whispered clasping his shoulder.
Legolas smiled a bit. "I came over to help you, but you were successful in reverting to me how?" He asked.
"It's a gift." I shrugged. "Logan would always ask the same thing." I added.
"I guess you will remain a mystery my young friend." He chuckled ruffling my hair.
"Aw cut it out Legolas." I cried swatting his hand away.
"Legolas I need to speak with you." Elladan called waving the elf over to where he sat.
"I will speak with you later." Legolas sighed patting my shoulder before standing and walking over to where the twins were sitting.
Leaning my head back onto the wood I closed my eyes warding off the headache that was coming on.
"Are you alright young one?" A voice asked me.
Opening my eyes I looked up to find the leader of the rangers standing before me. "Are you alright?" He questioned again while he sat across from me.
"I have a slight headache..." I replied. "... there is nothing to worry about." I added seeing the worry enter the older man's eyes.
"Have you told Aragorn?" He ventured his eyes searching for other things that might be wrong with me.
"No..." I shook my head. "... please don't tell him he has enough to worry about." I pleaded.
The ranger sighed rubbing his fingers through his hair as he thought about it. "Alright young one I will not tell Aragorn..." He started. "... but if it becomes any worse then it is please tell someone." His tone suggested that it was not a request but an order.
I nodded to make the ranger happy. "You are Halbarad the Dúnedain aren't you?" I asked looking the rugged ranger over.
"Yes that I am." He responded. "And you are Shealyn, protégé of Aragorn am I right?" He inquired.
I nodded wincing at the slight pain that the simple action had caused.
"If you refuse to tell Aragorn about the headache then at least allow me to give you a drink that will dull it." Halbarad requested reaching for his pack.
"Alright..." I sighed defeated taking the small flask that Halbarad handed me. "... What is this?" I asked warily looking at the contents.
Halbarad chuckled. "It is a healing drink that Lord Elrond himself taught me how to make. Drink and it will make you feel better." He stated.
Unscrewing the cap I lifted the flask to my lips and swallowed the liquid quickly. As the taste buds went to work my face scrunched up at the awful tasting drink. Replacing the cap I handed the flask back to Halbarad. "My god healers just love making up this kind of stuff to torture their patients don't they?" I said.
"I have had my fair share of the awful healing liquids in my lifetime." The old ranger answered replacing the flask back in his pack.
We sat in silence both of us most likely thinking of the upcoming war. As the minutes passed my eyelids grew heavy and it became harder to stay awake.
"You drugged that didn't you? Halbarad you are a sneaky man." I said groggily.
"Aye young one, you have not slept since the night before we came to the Path of the Dead. That was yesterday." He replied with a fatherly tone.
"I'll get you for this..." I swore as I drifted off to a drug induced sleep.
"I believe you would Shealyn, I believe you would." Halbarad muttered picking up the sleeping girl and carrying her over to where her friends sat talking quietly.
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Elrohir looked up when he heard the ranger approach causing his brothers and friends to look up as well. "Is Shealyn alright?" He asked as the ranger set the sleeping girl on the deck between Elrohir and Aragorn.
"Aye Elrohir she is just asleep." He answered. "Though it is a forced sleep..."
"What do you mean by this?" Aragorn asked worriedly looking at the young girl.
Halbarad sighed knowing that he would be breaking a promise. "Shealyn has a headache..." He stated. "... though I believe it is due to lack of sleep." He hastily added seeing the worried looks that appeared on their faces.
"Why would she not tell us?" Legolas mused looking to the ranger for an answer.
"She did not wish to add to the list of worries that you are already carrying." Halbarad answered the elf.
"Hannon le." Aragorn told him. (Thank you)
"You are welcome my friend." Halbarad replied walking towards his men
Aragorn moved closer to Shealyn's side. His fingers ran softly along her face as she slept soundly for once. ~Why did she hide this from us~ He thought?
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"That ranger... is goin' to... get it." I cursed groggily as I attempted to sit up.
"Slowly now little one." Someone said as I felt a hand on the small of my back.
"I see you are up." Aragorn said coming to sit beside me.
"You had us worried." Legolas replied from behind me.
"I seem to be doin' that a lot to you guys." I whispered looking down at the deck ashamed.
"Just do not do it again." Aragorn replied placing a finger under my chin lifting it so I was looking at him.
"I'll try...." I responded with a small smile. "... when do we get there?" I asked after a moment easing myself up to look over the side.
Aragorn came to stand by me. "It will be a little while Shealyn." He whispered resting a hand on my shoulder. "Why didn't you tell us you had a headache?" He asked after a moment.
Sighing I glanced out at the waters. "You guys have a lot of things on your minds. I guess I thought it would be best to keep it to myself." I stated. "But now I'm thinkin' that I just worried you even more." I sighed again.
"It is done and over with little one." Aragorn told me pulling me into a fatherly hug.
"Tell me Shealyn..." Aragorn started. "You never told us where exactly you were from except from another world." He looked down at me.
"I'm originally from a land called Texas, but after my rescue I went to live in the land of New York." I answered.
"How many lands do you have in your world?" He asked.
"Well in my world there are many large pieces of land separated by oceans." I began. "I live on the land called the United States of America."
If Aragorn was confused before he looked more confused now. "Were these two homes of yours located in the United Sta... tes of Amer... America?" the ranger asked stumbling over the foreign words.
"Yup..." I replied. "In fact there are fifty separate lands located there."
"Interesting are they all alike?" He inquired.
I sighed in exasperation. "No Aragorn... each state has their own minor ruler." I said. "We have one big ruler over the fifty states that we call a president. The president's job is to keep the government running smoothly and many other time consuming matters." I finished idly placing my left hand over my stitched right arm.
"What troubles you?" He asked gently grasping my hand.
I shrugged. "I don't know." I told him. "Probably just anxious for the battle." I suggested.
"You are probably right." Aragorn said smiling as the twins approached.
"We should prepare for battle the shore is not far away." Elrohir stated. "Is your headache gone little one?" He asked turning to me.
"Yes" I mumbled scuffing my boots on the deck.
The twins and Aragorn chuckled at my obvious discomfort on the subject.
"Elladan go get the rangers ready." Aragorn ordered. "Elrohir get Legolas and Gimli." He added turning to the younger twin.
The twins nodded and left to fulfill their duties as Aragorn went to Halbarad. ~Most likely to discuss the battle plan~ I mused
I felt left out of everything. Leaning against the side once more my eyes watched the shore line grow closer. ~I proved myself so many times on this journey. Why can't they just include me in on this~ I thought?
"~*~ Are you ready little one ~*~" Legolas asked as he Gimli, and Elrohir came to stand beside me.
"What did you say?" I asked not understanding.
"I asked are you ready little one?" Legolas answered reverting back to Common Tongue.
"Oh yeah I'm ready." I replied allowing my hand to drift to the hilt of my sword.
"I am eager to fight some orc." Gimli growled gripping the handle of his ax tighter.
"Just hold your horses dwarf." I replied. "We are almost there."
"I'm confused lass what do you mean by 'hold your horses'?" Gimli asked clearly confused by the phrase.
"In my world Gimli when someone says that they mean to be patient 'cause usually people get so riled up like wild horses that 'be patient doesn't always work." I explained giggling at the look on his face as it dawned on him.
"Aye lass that is quite clever I might say." He replied.
"Men..." Aragorn called to everyone on board. "... we are approaching Gondor and I advise you to prepare yourself for battle."
It seemed whenever there was trouble ahead there was a need inside me to sing. Looking around at the men on board the ship I saw many things flash through their eyes: fear, apprehension, guilt, worry, and so much more much like whenever I prepared with the X-Men for our battles. Closing my eyes I thought back to all the times the Prof. and Storm would drag me and the others to church. I had heard many hymns during those masses every Sunday but one came to mind right off.
"I will come to you in the silence,
I will lift you from all your fear.
You will hear my voice, I claim you as my choice,
Be still and know I am here.
Do not be afraid, I am with you.
I have called you each by name.
Come and follow me, I will bring you home;
I love you and you are mine.
I vaguely noticed the men, dwarf and three elves turn to listen to my words as I continued to sing loud enough for all to hear.
I am hope for all who are hopeless,
I am eyes for all who long to see.
In the shadows, I will be your light,
Come and rest in me.
Do not be afraid, I am with you.
I have called you each by name.
Come and follow me, I will bring you home;
I love you and you are mine." (A/N: "You are Mine is not mine)
As I ended the song I heard a collective peaceful sigh from the men while the ship docked.
"Come..." Aragorn called as he and Halbarad led them off the ship.
~I still need to get that blasted ranger for drugging me~ I thought following Aragorn and the Rangers.
*** Alright I thought that this would be a good place to stop. Thank you for your patience with me for the past coupla weeks. I shouldn't have too big of a problem now that I finally graduated from High School. I was thinkin' about after the battle at Gondor that when they send a company out to slay the last orcs that Aragorn forbids Shealyn from goin' but she does. What do ya think? R&R! ***
Aislin: Hey thanks for reviewing. I'm sorry about the elvish screw up. I found a Sindarin website but it has a limit so sometimes I had to go to other sights in which said nothing about what type it was. I hope you like this chapter!
Saera: Thanks for reviewin' I'm glad you liked. I hope you like though I'm afraid it won't be really long.
Lady Death: I'm glad you liked. I hope you like this chapter too.
Dara Maeko: Thanks for the review. I'm glad you liked. Hope you enjoy!
Hana: Hey thanks for the review. I musta been half asleep when I put the finishing touches to the chapter. Anyways thanks for notifying me of them. I edited it so I hope it's alright now. Enjoy!
Cassie-bear01: Thanks for the review and compliment. I hope you enjoy this chapter.
NightShade: Yup it's a sad one. Shealyn will never go back to Earth I'm afraid. If Aragorn didn't have a son then no doubt in my mind that she would be the heir. I'm thinkin' that Aragorn and Arwen will raise her as a daughter. Anyways enjoy!
bant: I am so sorry I was half asleep when I finished everything. I didn't mean to mess up on your name. Thanks for the review I hope you enjoy!
x-silver-saffire-x: Thank you for the review. *Shudders* you're right about the whole romance thing. I believe I did well on my exams. I hope you do well on yours. Enjoy!
Youkai Ryuu: Thanks for the review. I hope your exams went well and I hope you enjoy this chapter! ***
(A/N: "~*~" means speaking in Sindarin)
The soft breeze blew through my hair as I stood silently leaning against the side of the gently rocking ship. Lazily tracing my finger along the rough wood my mind began to wander as memories of the X-Men entered my thoughts. Wincing at a sudden slight throbbing pain above my eye I squeezed my eyes shut hoping it would stop
"~*~ What troubles you little one ~*~" Legolas asked breaking through my thoughts and pain as he came to stand by me.
Shrugging I brushed a stubborn piece of hair out of my eyes. "I have a lot on my mind." I replied just barely understanding the elf.
"~*~ Let me help you ~*~" He said with a chuckle sitting me down before swiftly braiding my hair.
"~*~ Thank you Legolas ~*~" I said after he was finished.
Shifting so that my back rested on the side of the boat I looked at the elf beside me. "Legolas..." I began carefully. "... do you miss your family?" I asked.
The elf sat quietly for a few minutes in which I began to think I had said something wrong. "Yes Shealyn I miss them." He stated glancing down at me. "... My father is a good man, but I feel that the passing of my mother took a toll on him. After her death when I was just an elfling father seemed to grow distant from me." He said sadly as he thought of those events. "I believe I looked too much like my mother for him to bear."
"I'm sorry..." I whispered clasping his shoulder.
Legolas smiled a bit. "I came over to help you, but you were successful in reverting to me how?" He asked.
"It's a gift." I shrugged. "Logan would always ask the same thing." I added.
"I guess you will remain a mystery my young friend." He chuckled ruffling my hair.
"Aw cut it out Legolas." I cried swatting his hand away.
"Legolas I need to speak with you." Elladan called waving the elf over to where he sat.
"I will speak with you later." Legolas sighed patting my shoulder before standing and walking over to where the twins were sitting.
Leaning my head back onto the wood I closed my eyes warding off the headache that was coming on.
"Are you alright young one?" A voice asked me.
Opening my eyes I looked up to find the leader of the rangers standing before me. "Are you alright?" He questioned again while he sat across from me.
"I have a slight headache..." I replied. "... there is nothing to worry about." I added seeing the worry enter the older man's eyes.
"Have you told Aragorn?" He ventured his eyes searching for other things that might be wrong with me.
"No..." I shook my head. "... please don't tell him he has enough to worry about." I pleaded.
The ranger sighed rubbing his fingers through his hair as he thought about it. "Alright young one I will not tell Aragorn..." He started. "... but if it becomes any worse then it is please tell someone." His tone suggested that it was not a request but an order.
I nodded to make the ranger happy. "You are Halbarad the Dúnedain aren't you?" I asked looking the rugged ranger over.
"Yes that I am." He responded. "And you are Shealyn, protégé of Aragorn am I right?" He inquired.
I nodded wincing at the slight pain that the simple action had caused.
"If you refuse to tell Aragorn about the headache then at least allow me to give you a drink that will dull it." Halbarad requested reaching for his pack.
"Alright..." I sighed defeated taking the small flask that Halbarad handed me. "... What is this?" I asked warily looking at the contents.
Halbarad chuckled. "It is a healing drink that Lord Elrond himself taught me how to make. Drink and it will make you feel better." He stated.
Unscrewing the cap I lifted the flask to my lips and swallowed the liquid quickly. As the taste buds went to work my face scrunched up at the awful tasting drink. Replacing the cap I handed the flask back to Halbarad. "My god healers just love making up this kind of stuff to torture their patients don't they?" I said.
"I have had my fair share of the awful healing liquids in my lifetime." The old ranger answered replacing the flask back in his pack.
We sat in silence both of us most likely thinking of the upcoming war. As the minutes passed my eyelids grew heavy and it became harder to stay awake.
"You drugged that didn't you? Halbarad you are a sneaky man." I said groggily.
"Aye young one, you have not slept since the night before we came to the Path of the Dead. That was yesterday." He replied with a fatherly tone.
"I'll get you for this..." I swore as I drifted off to a drug induced sleep.
"I believe you would Shealyn, I believe you would." Halbarad muttered picking up the sleeping girl and carrying her over to where her friends sat talking quietly.
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Elrohir looked up when he heard the ranger approach causing his brothers and friends to look up as well. "Is Shealyn alright?" He asked as the ranger set the sleeping girl on the deck between Elrohir and Aragorn.
"Aye Elrohir she is just asleep." He answered. "Though it is a forced sleep..."
"What do you mean by this?" Aragorn asked worriedly looking at the young girl.
Halbarad sighed knowing that he would be breaking a promise. "Shealyn has a headache..." He stated. "... though I believe it is due to lack of sleep." He hastily added seeing the worried looks that appeared on their faces.
"Why would she not tell us?" Legolas mused looking to the ranger for an answer.
"She did not wish to add to the list of worries that you are already carrying." Halbarad answered the elf.
"Hannon le." Aragorn told him. (Thank you)
"You are welcome my friend." Halbarad replied walking towards his men
Aragorn moved closer to Shealyn's side. His fingers ran softly along her face as she slept soundly for once. ~Why did she hide this from us~ He thought?
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"That ranger... is goin' to... get it." I cursed groggily as I attempted to sit up.
"Slowly now little one." Someone said as I felt a hand on the small of my back.
"I see you are up." Aragorn said coming to sit beside me.
"You had us worried." Legolas replied from behind me.
"I seem to be doin' that a lot to you guys." I whispered looking down at the deck ashamed.
"Just do not do it again." Aragorn replied placing a finger under my chin lifting it so I was looking at him.
"I'll try...." I responded with a small smile. "... when do we get there?" I asked after a moment easing myself up to look over the side.
Aragorn came to stand by me. "It will be a little while Shealyn." He whispered resting a hand on my shoulder. "Why didn't you tell us you had a headache?" He asked after a moment.
Sighing I glanced out at the waters. "You guys have a lot of things on your minds. I guess I thought it would be best to keep it to myself." I stated. "But now I'm thinkin' that I just worried you even more." I sighed again.
"It is done and over with little one." Aragorn told me pulling me into a fatherly hug.
"Tell me Shealyn..." Aragorn started. "You never told us where exactly you were from except from another world." He looked down at me.
"I'm originally from a land called Texas, but after my rescue I went to live in the land of New York." I answered.
"How many lands do you have in your world?" He asked.
"Well in my world there are many large pieces of land separated by oceans." I began. "I live on the land called the United States of America."
If Aragorn was confused before he looked more confused now. "Were these two homes of yours located in the United Sta... tes of Amer... America?" the ranger asked stumbling over the foreign words.
"Yup..." I replied. "In fact there are fifty separate lands located there."
"Interesting are they all alike?" He inquired.
I sighed in exasperation. "No Aragorn... each state has their own minor ruler." I said. "We have one big ruler over the fifty states that we call a president. The president's job is to keep the government running smoothly and many other time consuming matters." I finished idly placing my left hand over my stitched right arm.
"What troubles you?" He asked gently grasping my hand.
I shrugged. "I don't know." I told him. "Probably just anxious for the battle." I suggested.
"You are probably right." Aragorn said smiling as the twins approached.
"We should prepare for battle the shore is not far away." Elrohir stated. "Is your headache gone little one?" He asked turning to me.
"Yes" I mumbled scuffing my boots on the deck.
The twins and Aragorn chuckled at my obvious discomfort on the subject.
"Elladan go get the rangers ready." Aragorn ordered. "Elrohir get Legolas and Gimli." He added turning to the younger twin.
The twins nodded and left to fulfill their duties as Aragorn went to Halbarad. ~Most likely to discuss the battle plan~ I mused
I felt left out of everything. Leaning against the side once more my eyes watched the shore line grow closer. ~I proved myself so many times on this journey. Why can't they just include me in on this~ I thought?
"~*~ Are you ready little one ~*~" Legolas asked as he Gimli, and Elrohir came to stand beside me.
"What did you say?" I asked not understanding.
"I asked are you ready little one?" Legolas answered reverting back to Common Tongue.
"Oh yeah I'm ready." I replied allowing my hand to drift to the hilt of my sword.
"I am eager to fight some orc." Gimli growled gripping the handle of his ax tighter.
"Just hold your horses dwarf." I replied. "We are almost there."
"I'm confused lass what do you mean by 'hold your horses'?" Gimli asked clearly confused by the phrase.
"In my world Gimli when someone says that they mean to be patient 'cause usually people get so riled up like wild horses that 'be patient doesn't always work." I explained giggling at the look on his face as it dawned on him.
"Aye lass that is quite clever I might say." He replied.
"Men..." Aragorn called to everyone on board. "... we are approaching Gondor and I advise you to prepare yourself for battle."
It seemed whenever there was trouble ahead there was a need inside me to sing. Looking around at the men on board the ship I saw many things flash through their eyes: fear, apprehension, guilt, worry, and so much more much like whenever I prepared with the X-Men for our battles. Closing my eyes I thought back to all the times the Prof. and Storm would drag me and the others to church. I had heard many hymns during those masses every Sunday but one came to mind right off.
"I will come to you in the silence,
I will lift you from all your fear.
You will hear my voice, I claim you as my choice,
Be still and know I am here.
Do not be afraid, I am with you.
I have called you each by name.
Come and follow me, I will bring you home;
I love you and you are mine.
I vaguely noticed the men, dwarf and three elves turn to listen to my words as I continued to sing loud enough for all to hear.
I am hope for all who are hopeless,
I am eyes for all who long to see.
In the shadows, I will be your light,
Come and rest in me.
Do not be afraid, I am with you.
I have called you each by name.
Come and follow me, I will bring you home;
I love you and you are mine." (A/N: "You are Mine is not mine)
As I ended the song I heard a collective peaceful sigh from the men while the ship docked.
"Come..." Aragorn called as he and Halbarad led them off the ship.
~I still need to get that blasted ranger for drugging me~ I thought following Aragorn and the Rangers.
*** Alright I thought that this would be a good place to stop. Thank you for your patience with me for the past coupla weeks. I shouldn't have too big of a problem now that I finally graduated from High School. I was thinkin' about after the battle at Gondor that when they send a company out to slay the last orcs that Aragorn forbids Shealyn from goin' but she does. What do ya think? R&R! ***