Hey guys, I am so sorry I haven't been able to update in a long time. I know it's been over a week, but I didn't fall off the planet. The chapter's done, I just have to finish my reviewer replies and then upload. I just don't have the time. You all would not believe the week I've had. I have an English thesis due tomorrow and I haven't even started it yet. . . that's how bad it's been. I will get the next chapter up as soon as I possibly can. Thank you to everyone for your patience!

Here's a preview from the next chapter:

Aragorn gasped, clutching his left side, for a sudden pain had erupted there. Berin looked him curiously over the pile of weapons they were making.

"You all right there, Strider?"

Aragorn looked at his hand, as if expecting to see blood, but the pain subsided to a dull ache. "I don't know. That was weird. I feel like I've been burnt."

Berin raised an eyebrow, but shrugged. "You okay now?"

Aragorn nodded, but a hunch in his mind quickly turned to certainty. Legolas had been hurt.

And no, that's not the end, the chapter won't end it that bad of a cliffhanger! Thanks again for your patience!