Boromir, who has come to Rivendell to seek the answer to his dream (well, his brother's dream, then his dream, but who's counting, right?) watches Aragorn with suspicion.

Boromir:

Can this be true?

I don't believe what I see!

A man your age

To be as strong as you are!

A mem'ry stirs...

You make me think of a man

From years ago           

A man who served our army.

He disappeared…

Forgive me, Sir,

I would not dare!

Aragorn:

Say what you must

Don't leave it there...

Boromir:

I have only known one other

Who can do what you have done

He served Gondor as "Thorongil", 

Now a Ranger on the run

But the soldiers all would rumor

He looked just like Isildur

Which would, of course, mean no other

But he could claim our throne for sure.

But, of course, we haven't seen him

And Gondor is running fair

But it still causes one to wonder -

Whatever became of Isildur's heir?!

Aragorn:

You say this man denied it all

And gave no sign of understanding or acceptance?

You say this man disappeared some years ago

And that he's never been seen again

To make your acquaintance?

Come to that, can you be sure,

That I am not your man?

Boromir:

The stewards have ruled for ages

Managing the land through thick and thin

What need have we for a King

Especially one from way back when?

Kings will bend, kings will break

This time there is no mistake.

Boromir leaves, and Aragorn is left alone to ponder his life and his future.

Aragorn:

He doesn't know that man is me

He never saw him, not a glance!

Doesn't think he could be the heir -

This slight could be my chance!

Why should I not just hide?

Why should I right this wrong

When I have come so far

And struggled for so long?

If I speak, I am condemned.

If I stay silent, I am damned!

I am the Ranger for hundreds of hobbits.

They all look to me.

How can I abandon them?

How would they live

If I am not free?

If I speak, I am condemned.

If I stay silent, I am damned!

Who am I? 

Can I condemn Middle-Earth to slavery

Pretend I do not feel its agony

The stewards may be there in place

But Kingship is not meant for their race

Who am I?

Can I conceal myself forevermore?

Pretend I'm not the man I was before?

And must my name until I die

Be no more than an alibi?

Must I lie?

How can I ever face my fellow men?

How can I ever face myself again?

My soul belongs to God, I know

I made that bargain long ago

I must claim the place to which I was born

Save my land from being torn…

He suddenly appears at the Council of Elrond before Boromir and the rest of the group. (Now that would be a fun set change…)

Who am I? Who am I?

I'm Aragorn!

Legolas:

(At the council, because Courtney would beat me if I didn't give Legolas a solo)

And so Boromir, you see it's true

That man is way more royalty than you!

Aragorn:

Who am I?

I am Isildur's heir!

Spoken to Gandalf:

Let's get this quest started!

The Fellowship sets out from Rivendell and, eventually, must make their way through the Mines of Moria.

Gollum:

(In the darkness of Moria, hunting the Fellowship)

Precious, it's turned so cold

Precious, it's past your bedtime

You've played the day away

And soon it will be night.

Come to me, Precious, the light is fading

Don't you see the evening star appearing?

Come to me, and rest against my shoulder

How fast the minutes fly away and every minute colder.

Hurry near, another day is dying

Don't you hear, the winter wind is crying?

There's a darkness which comes without a warning

But I will sing you lullabies and wake you in the morning.

Gandalf:

Oh, Frodo, our time is running out

But Frodo, I swear this on my life

Frodo:

Look, Gandalf, that gangly creature there!

Gandalf:

Be at peace, be at peace evermore.

Frodo:

But Gandalf...?

Gandalf:

Stay in Aragorn's protection

Frodo:

But Gandalf…?

Gandalf:

He's not the Future King for nothing

Frodo:

But Gandalf, where will you be going?

Gandalf:

There are some forces in this world

Against which I am testing...

Frodo:

Take the Ring. I feel I'm growing colder.

Gandalf:

Forgive each and every man…

Frodo:

Angst this moment – it'll be nearly worth an Oscar.

Gandalf:

That is, indeed, my plan.

Frodo:

For God's sake, please return in the second movie

And tell The Author that I love her

And I'll see her when I wake...

Frodo looks up – what the ?! The Author bats her eyelashes innocently…

The Balrog:

Gandalf, at last,

We see each other plain

The Brave Maia

You'll feel my mighty flame!

Gandalf:

Before you say another word, Balrog

Before we battle it out to the death -

Listen to me! There is something I must do.

This hobbit carries with him a Ring of Evil.

There is none but me who can intercede,

In Mercy's name, three months are all I need.

Then I'll return, I pledge my word.

Then I'll return...

The Balrog:

You must think me mad!

I've waited here across the years

Maia like you can never change

A maia such as you.

Valjean: (in counterpoint)

Believe of me what you will

There is a duty that I'm sworn to do

You know nothing of my life

You would sooner see me dead

But not before I see this justice done

I am warning you, Balrog

I'm a stronger force by far

There is power in me yet

My race is not yet run

I am warning you Balrog

There is nothing I won't dare

If I have to kill you here

I'll do what must be done!

The Balrog: (in counterpoint)

Maia like me can never change

Maia like you can never change

No, Mithrandir the Grey…

My duty's to myself - you have no say

Come with me, you 'mighy' Istar

Now the wheel has turned around

Gandalf the Grey is nothing now

Dare you talk to me of pain

And the price you had to pay

I'm the bloody fire demon

I'm a force that's in your way!

You know nothing of balrogs!

I will turn you into smog!

I was born with scum like you

I am of the Ainur, too!

Gandalf holds his staff aloof to counter the Balrog's flaming whip. Pausing a moment, he turns back to the Fellowship.

Gandalf:

And this I swear to you tonight

Balrog: (to Gandalf)

There is no place for you to hide

Gandalf:

For the next few weeks, take care

Balrog:

Wherever you may hide away

Gandalf:

And I will be back here, after the light.

Gandalf & Balrog:

I swear to you, I will be there!

Gandalf and the Balrog fall into the great abyss. Frodo screeches "Nooooo!" Gimli has to be held back by Boromir. Legolas looks confused – but he does it rather prettily. Merry comforts the sobbing Pippin. The Author just sobs…