**Chapter IX **

Me: 'Ello Pippin!

Pippin: 'Ello?

Me: 'Ello!

Nina: 'Ello?

Me: 'Ello!

Everyone: WHAT DOES 'ELLO MEAN?

Me: Hello!

Everyone: x.X

Me: Sorry I haven't updated.. I was busy..

Pippin: YOU WERE BUSY FOR 3 STINKIN' MONTHS?!

Me: ^-^' Yup!

Everyone: x.X

Me: Just do the disclaimer.. or no cookie!!

Pippin: COOKIE!!!!! MINE!!!!

Me: o.O  Fine! I'll do it myself! I don't own LOTR, or anythin'… ;-;..

Nina: HA! She has admitted her dastardly deed!

Everyone: o.O

A/N: Sorry I took so long.. I was kinda busy.. I will update more often! No SCHOOL! WOOT!

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At the Golden Hall of Meduseld, a certain she-elf and seeD were arguing. Their friends were shaking their heads in disgust.

"I'M NOT GOING TO SHARE A ROOM WITH THAT FRUIT CAKE!!" I screamed.

"I'M NOT A FRUIT CAKE! I'M A CUPCAKE!!" Screamed Seifer.

"Whatever happened to the peace?" Questioned Nicole.

"It was shot, and killed by these two psychos." Replied Ashley. 

"I wanna know what dumb ass had this arrangement." Asked Nikki.

"I requested that you two would be put in the same room." Said Aragorn.

"Aragorn…."

"Yes?"

"YOU ARE GOING TO DIE A HORRIBLE DEATH!!" I screamed as I ran to Aragorn.

I was about to kick him when my foot couldn't reach him. I realized that Nicole, Nikki, Squall, and Ashley were all holding me back from hurting him.

"GRR! LET ME AT HIM! LET ME AT HIM!!" I yelled.

"Calm down, Randi!" Said Nicole.

I started to calm down," Okay. I'm done. I'm not going to hurt him."

The four let go of me.

'Morons. ' I thought.

I quickly kicked Aragorn in the shin.

"HA! TAKE THAT!"   I cried.

Aragorn clutched his shin, and hopped around the room saying, ' My leg!'

Nicole's eye twitched," Apologize!"

I stuck my tongue out at her," NEVER!" 

Nicole whacked my arm.

"Owe!! I'm gonna tell Legolas on you!!" I said.

"Oh! I'm so scared!" Nicole replied.

"Legol…….." I started

Nicole put her hand over my mouth, and whispered, " Don't say a word to the elf."

*

Outside….

A white flower held up by Théoden's hand. He released and spirals down to land among similar flowers, in front of a tomb.

" Simbelmynë. Ever has it grown on the tombs of my forebears." He said looking at Gandalf.

"Now it shall cover the grave of my son. Alas, that these evil days should be mine. The young perish and the old linger. That I should live to see the last days of my house."

"Théodred's death was not your fault." Replied Gandalf.

"No parent should have to bury their child." Says Théoden as he begins to weep bitterly.

"His was strong in life. His spirit will find its way to the halls of your fathers. Westu hál. Ferðu, Théodred, Ferðu." Answered Gandalf.

:: Be-thou well. Go-thou, Théodred, go-thou::

Gandalf turns to go back into Edoras and leave Théoden to grieve in private. He sees two children - Éothain and Freda - on horseback, just coming over the far hill. The boy collapses and falls off the horse. Later, inside the Golden Hall, the two children are eating at a table and Éowyn is with them.

"The had no warning. They were unarmed. Now the Wildmen are moving through the Westfold, burning as they go: rick, cot and tree." Said Éowyn.

"Where's mama?" Asks Freda.

"Shh…"

Gandalf is sitting beside Théoden, who is on the ornate seat that is his 'throne'. He gestures towards the children.


" This is but a taste of the terror that Saruman will unleash. All the more potent for he is driven mad by fear of Sauron. Ride out and meet him head on. Draw him away from your women and children." Said Gandalf.

Gandalf leans forward and puts a hand on Théoden's chair. Théoden looks at his hand warily.

"You MUST fight." Commands Gandalf.

The seating arrangement is: Aragorn, Nicole, Nikki, and Seifer. On the opposite side is Gimli, Ashley, and Squall.

Both Legolas, and I are leaning against a pillar.

"You have two thousand good men riding north as we speak. Éomer is loyal to you. His men will return and fight for their King." Said Aragorn.

"They will be three hundred leagues from here by now. Éomer cannot help us. I know what it is that you want of me. But I will not bring further death to my people. I will not risk open war." Responded Théoden.


"Well.. you will get war either way." Said Squall as he stuffed food into his mouth.

"Last time I checked, I was king.. Not… wait.. Who are you?" Asks Théoden.

"Squall." He said in between bites.

"I am king, and you, Squall are not. That is all that matters."

Squall stuck his tongue out at the king, and mumbled," I would make a better king."

Gimli takes a large drink of beer and burps, wiping the spill on his beard with the back of his hand.

"Pig!" Ashley exclaimed.

"Pfff.. Is that a burp? I've done better!" I said.

"My lady, you are not supposed to burp. It's unlady-like." Said Gimli.

"Myeh! You sound like my dad." I replied.

"OKAY! COULD WE GET OFF THE TOPIC OF BURPING?!" Asked Nikki.

"Pff.. I still could burp better.." I said.


"RANDI!" Screamed Nikki.

I smiled innocently, and waved.

"Anyway.. What is the king's decision?" Questioned Gandalf.

*

In the streets of Edoras below Meduseld…..

"By order of the King, the city must empty. We make for the refuge of Helm's Deep. Do not burden yourselves with treasures. Take only what provisions you need." Announced Hama.

People are moving about, gathering their belongings and preparing to move. Gandalf, Aragorn, Ashley, Nikki, Nicole, Seifer, Squall. Legolas. Gimli, and I are walking towards the stables.

"Helm's Deep! They flee to the mountains when they should stand and fight. Who will defend them if not their King?" Questions Gimli.

"The dude must be not getting much love." Said Seifer.

Squall snickered.

"EW! I DON'T WANT TO HEAR ABOUT THE KING'S LOVE LIFE!" I screamed.

Everyone looked at me questionably.

"What? He said it not me!" I explained.

They rolled their eyes.

"He's only doing what he thinks is best for his people. Helm's Deep has saved them in the past." Replied Aragorn.

"There is no way out of that ravine. Théoden is walking into a trap. He thinks he's leading them to safety. What they will get is a massacre. Théoden has a strong will but I fear for him. I fear for the survival of Rohan. He will need you before the end, Aragorn. The people of Rohan will need you. The defenses HAVE to hold." Answered Gandalf.


" They will hold." Declared Aragorn.

Gandalf turned to Shadowfax, and strokes his neck," The Grey Pilgrim... that's what they used to call me. Three hundred lives of men I've walked this earth and now I have no time. Good luck. My search will not be in vain. Look to my coming at first light on the fifth day. At dawn, look to the East."

Aragorn opens the gates of Shadowfax's stall," Go!"

Legolas, and I jump back as Gandalf rides off in a fury, first out of the stables and then over the plains of Rohan.

"Holy crap! He could have hurt me!" I whined.

Nikki walked up to me, and slapped me beside my head," Stupid being a baby!"

I pretend to wipe a tear away, "You don't have to hit so hard!"

*

We last left our favorite company of hobbits, riding with the Ent.

"Christina?' Megan asked.

"Yea?" Christina answered.

"Are we ever going to get home?" Questioned Megan.

Christina shrugged," I dunno. I kinda miss my dorky brother. I'm sure our friends will find a way to send us home. "

"Um.. Merry, what does 'dorky', and 'I dunno' mean?" Whispered Pippin.

"I have no idea what these young people language is." Replied Merry.

Pippin laughed," You sound like Old Took!"

Merry slapped his forehead," My worst nightmare has come true!"

" I thought your worst nightmare was that you would get eaten by giant bunnies." Said Pippin.

"Shh!! They don't know that!" Exclaimed Merry.

**

The company of five was becoming restless.


"Xhemile?" Asked Sam.

"Yea, Sam?" Replied Xhemile.

"I'm bored!" She exclaimed.

"Me too!"

"I just got an idea." Sam said as a smirk appeared.

"What is it?" Xhemile asked.

"When Samwise goes to sleep we take those berries over there, and 'dye' his hair red." Whispered Sam.

Xhemile high-fived Sam," That has to be the best prank I have ever heard!"

Sam bowed, "Thank you. Thank you!"

*

That night…. Xhemile, and Sam volunteered to take watch. The company found it weird that the two wanted to do such a job, but they ignored it.  

The two talked quietly, and waited for the company to fall asleep. Around midnight, the two decided to put their plan to action.

Sam quietly snuck to the berries, while Xhemile got the utensils. Sam crushed the berries, while Xhemile mixed up the 'red dye'.

"I'm not going to pour it on him." Sam stated.

"It was your plan!" Xhemile exclaimed.

"What if he wakes up?" Sam questioned.

"He won't!" Xhemile replied.

"But what if he does!"

Xhemile sighed," Fine! I'll do it!"

Xhemile quietly walked to Samwise. He shifted in his sleep a little, and mumbled something about tators. ( A/N: o.O)

Xhemile carefully poured the mixture on his hair, and rubbed it in.

*

The next morning…

Sam awoke to find everyone staring at him, but Sam quickly ignored it.

"Good Morning, Mister Frodo. "

Frodo turned to Sam," Good morn…. What is in your hair?"

"There's nothing in my hair." Sam declared.

"No there is something in there. Take a look for yourself." Frodo said as he handed a pan to Sam.

Sam looked into the pan, and soon found his normal dirty blonde hair was now a red. Sam was speechless. Who did this to him?

Sam looked at everyone. They were all suspects. (A/N: Paranoid Samwise! BEWARE!)

' Zell never liked me. Maybe it was him. Nah… He was asleep. What about Mister Frodo? He could have done it. No! Frodo would never do a thing to me! I'm his loyal gardener! What about Geenie? No.. She is too nice…'  Thought Sam

He turned around to find Xhemile, and Sam laughing.

"Did you do this to me?" Asked Samwise.

"Yep!" They both exclaimed.

'I knew it! Never trust female hobbits, they always like to play tricks with your mind.' He thought. 

"Grr.. I'm going to get you!" Samwise exclaimed as he lunged at the two girls.

"RUN!" Exclaimed Xhemile.

The human and the hobbit ran for their lives.

Announcer Dude: Will Samwise catch the two girls? Will the girls ever go home? Find out next time!!

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Me: MWAH! CLIFF!! TAKE THAT!!

Samwise: Why did you make them dye my hair? I LIKE my hair!

Everyone: o.O

Nina: ANYWAY! R/R Cuz if you don't im come after you!!

Me: No.. you won't.. you will probably poke them to death..

Nina: ^-^ YUP!!

Everyone: o.O