Scene Fourteen
(Now we see the outside of Rivendell, just a few moments after sunrise. We see Jimagorn kneeling before a statue of an Elven woman, and it looks as if he's paying his respects. We hear Noelrond speak from behind him)
Noelrond: (In a very solemn tone, and we see his face) Your mother would do anything to protect you. She thought you'd be safe in Rivendell. (We see Jimagorn sadly touch the face of the statue of the Elven woman) But in her heart, she knew you'd be hunted all your life. (We see him stop behind Jimagorn, who doesn't turn around) The press have the clutch of steel, I'll tell you what! They never stop annoying you! Gees-let loose one little fib during the Second Age and the press still hasn't let me forget about it! So annoying!
(At that moment, we see Press Reporter hop from behind the bushes and start taking many pictures of Noelrond & Jimagorn)
Press Reporter: (As he takes his pictures) Sweet.these will do the people at the Enquirer proud-right after I trade 'em into the Globe!
Noelrond: (Angrily turning around to face the reporter) Hey, want a really good scoop? (Picks up the reporter by the scruff of the neck) It's by the garden, next to the fountain! You might find somebody that actually gives a damn!
(Noelrond throws Press Reporter away from the scene. Once he does this, Noelrond straightens his robes and proceeds to talk to Jimagorn)
Noelrond: (Solemnly) We can repair the Sword of Kings-make it a sword again. But only you have the strength to wield it.
Jimagorn: (Quite honestly and firmly as he looks at the statue's face) I don't want that right-I have never wanted it.
Noelrond: (In a firm tone) Well-too bad! You have the right! (When Jimagorn does not answer) You are all that is left, Jimagorn! There is nobody else of that blood line! You are the only hope this world has!
Jimagorn: (Furrowing his brow at the Elf) I thought you hated me because I was-er-seeing your daughter.
Noelrond: (Firmly) I do.I only care for the salvation of Middle-Earth.
Jimagorn: (In an incredulous tone) What? I saw you a few days ago cursing Middle-Earth to eternal damnation because you couldn't find a parking spot here!
Noelrond: (Drawing himself up importantly) Well-this is the freakin' third age! You'd think they would have a decent parking spot somewhere!
(We see the saddened look of Jimagorn as he stares at the statue some more. Then, we see Milbo Baggins unrolling a sheet of brown cloth upon a wooden table in her room excitedly; Lizzo Baggins is in the room with her, looking excited. Inside the cloth is the sword Sting, sheathed)
Milbo Baggins: (In an excited tone) I thought I'd have some use for this! (Picks up the sword and shows it to Lizzo Baggins) The sword Sting. You can take this. (Lizzo Baggins looks at her hesitantly, but Milbo Baggins is urging her) Yes, yes! Go and take it! You will have a use for it!
(Lizzo Baggins takes the sword, wonderment upon her face as she looks at it. Lizzo Baggins unsheathes it, and she looks up and down the blade. Milbo Baggins has her face worked into a look of pure excitement)
Lizzo Baggins: (Smiles at Milbo Baggins) It's so light!
Milbo Baggins: (Nodding) Yes. Made by the Elves, you know! (In an excited tone) It starts to play a Sting song whenever Orcs are near-and those are times when you must be extra careful.
(Lizzo Baggins slowly sheathes the sword, not looking too happy at the prospect of meeting Orcs. But Milbo Baggins doesn't see this-having bent down to pick up a glittery shirt, which we suppose is mithril; she brandishes it to Lizzo Baggins excitedly)
Milbo Baggins: (Excitedly) This is a pretty thing!
Lizzo Baggins: (In a happy tone) It certainly is.what is it? Is it some sort of armor?
Milbo Baggins: (Shaking her head out of her daze) Hmm? Oh! This is for me, Lizzo! I was going to wear this to dinner tonight and I wanted to look fancy-this vest and pants combo is rather cliché, after all. Do you like it?
Lizzo Baggins: (Blinks once at the other) Er-it's nice.
Milbo Baggins: (Happily) I thought so! (Throws the dress aside and pulls out the real mithril shirt) Mithril! Worn by great Dwarfish princes, ya know! It's as light as a feather-but strong as dragon scales! Take it!
Lizzo Baggins: (Taking it hesitantly and looking at Milbo Baggins) Milbo, I cannot take all these things you give me!
Milbo Baggins: (With a wave of her hand) Oh, just take it, Lizzo! I assure you that no use shall come of them with me-they'll probably just gather dust while I'm around. (In an excited tone) Well, try it on! Try it on! See if it fits!
(Smiling, Lizzo Baggins begins to unbutton her shirt, but Milbo Baggins gives a firm shout)
Milbo Baggins: (Covering her face with her hands) Gees, Lizzo! Don't try it on right in front of me! I'm not some kind of a mirror! I already saw that Jimagorn fellow prancing about Rivendell, touching his chest all the time! I don't need to see yours!
Lizzo Baggins: (Embarrassed as she buttons up her shirt) Sorry, Milbo! I'll just change in the bathroom.
(Lizzo Baggins picks up the mithril shirt, and pulls the chain about her neck off; it is the chain holding the Movie of Power. We see Milbo Baggins see the Movie and her face pull into a look of longing. When she speaks, Lizzo Baggins stops unbuttoning and looks at her aunt with worry)
Milbo Baggins: (In an innocent tone, and pointing to the Movie) Oh-my old Movie. (Looks at the Movie for a moment) It has been so long. I don't suppose there'd be any real harm-if I-held it for a moment?
(Lizzo Baggins suddenly realizes what she has done and places the chain about her neck again and down her shirtfront, shielding the Movie from the hungry eyes of her aunt. Suddenly, Milbo Baggins looks angered. Then, with a hiss-her eyes go wide and she shows fangs as she reaches out to grasp the Movie. Lizzo Baggins jumps back and looks at Milbo Baggins with fear)
Lizzo Baggins: (In an angry tone) Is that something that happens when you turn one-hundred and eleven or something? Because if so-!
(Lizzo Baggins stops speaking abruptly as her aunt goes back to normal, and suddenly looks saddened-tears forming from her eyes under her thick glasses)
Milbo Baggins: (In a very sad tone) I'm sorry, my girl. I did not mean for you to carry this burden upon you. I've been a fool. (Sits upon the bed and the tears begin to fall) I'm sorry for everything! (Begins to weep pathetically)
Lizzo Baggins: (Sitting next to Milbo Baggins, putting an arm around her, and speaking in a comforting tone) Aw, don't talk that way, Milbo! You were young and stupid when you found the Movie! Now you're-(Thinks for a moment) older and stupider than before.
(Milbo Baggins lets out a howl of misery, and Lizzo Baggins squeezes her shoulder, looking very nervous about what is coming up-as if suddenly realizing the seriousness in this situation. Then, we see Noelrond standing at the gates leaving Rivendell and speaking to the company)
Noelrond: (Serious) The Movie-Bearer is on a quest-a quest that will involve you eight other companions to protect her and watch over her.
(We see the company, looking determined, Lizzo Baggins in front, looking a bit apprehensive)
Noelrond: (Solemnly) Understand that those who go, go of their own free will. Those who travel with the Movie-Bearer, no oath, no bond is set before you to go further than you will.
Brimli: (In a practical tone) Really? Well, in that case, I'd love to go on this quest, but I've got a family reunion I've gotta get goin' to and-!
Megolas: (Bitterly) Oh, pipe down, you insolent Dwarf! You said you'd go, and you're going! (Whispers very quietly to the Dwarf) Besides, I tried that same method a few hours ago-it doesn't work.
Noelrond: (To the company) The enemy is watching for you-so go carefully. May the blessings of Elves-
(We see Megolas' face brighten)
Noelrond: Dwarves-
(We see Brimli look prideful)
Noelrond: (Waving his hand as if it is no big deal) .and the other stupid races-
(We see the faces of Mikomir and Jimagorn look at one another in curiosity)
Noelrond: .go with you.
(We see the face of Noelrond look at the company once more. Jimagorn glances over towards Narwen, who is breathing in and out slowly, obviously trying to hide the emotional pain she feels. Jimagorn quickly looks away and we hear his thoughts)
Voice of Jimagorn: (His thoughts very questioning at the moment) I wonder what she's thinking at the moment?
Voice of Narwen: (We see her face looking very pained, and we hear her angry thoughts) You'd better come back single or I'm going to get really pissed off!
(Now we focus on the front of the company, where Lizzo Baggins is walking cautiously, right next to Kendalf, who has a comforting hand on her shoulder. We then see them come closer to the gate leading away from the beautiful city, and then we see Lizzo Baggins look at Kendalf with a bit of a nervous glance)
Lizzo Baggins: (In a whisper) Mordor, Kendalf? Is it left or right?
Kendalf: (Looking forward grimly) Left, Lizzo.
Lizzo Baggins: (Groans slightly) I should've known. Left has never been my friend!
(We see the company of nine pass through the gates and head towards the left. Then we catch the company going across the bridge leading out of the actual town of Rivendell, then we see them traveling across some open plains at a distance. Then, we hear Kendalf speaking and we see the company resting on the ruined plains of Hollin. While he speaks, Kram Gamgee is spearing a freshly cooked sausage on her fork and depositing it on her plate)
Kendalf: We will cross the road of Hollin, take a left somewhere along the trip-got me if I ought to know-and then we'll wander around, keeping as far away from Isengard as we can control-and then it's on to Mordor.
Kram Gamgee: (Who can't help but overhear, and speaks in a low, sarcastic voice) Well, whoopee freakin' doo!
(Kram Gamgee then goes over to where Lizzo Baggins is sitting, which is by a rock and watching something in front of her. Kram Gamgee offers some of the food on her plate to Lizzo Baggins, who quickly refuses it and continues to watch the thing in front of her. The camera then sees what she's watching: Mikomir is trying to teach Rippin Took and Jessie Brandybuck how to sword fight. Over on a cluster of rock, Jimagorn watches humbly, stroking his chest fondly)
Mikomir: (To Jessie Brandybuck) Very good parry, Jessie! Quite good on your first try! You've gotta work on your battle face, though!
Jessie Brandybuck: (Quizzically) My battle what, now?
Mikomir: (Simply) Your battle face! You've got to be able to draw fear into your opponent, little one!
Jimagorn: (Practically) Besides, it makes you look sexier.
Jessie Brandybuck: (Frowning at Jimagorn) And that's beneficial, why?
Jimagorn: (Simply, shrugging) Oh, it's not! But it makes you look sexier. (Thinking to himself for a moment) Or-maybe that just works for me.I've gotta look into it.
Rippin Took: (In a low tone to Jessie Brandybuck) I'll give you something to look in, Jimagorn.it's called a mirror, and you won't be happy with the results!
(Jessie Brandybuck gives a small laugh at the other hobbit's statement. Then, we see Brimli coming up to Kendalf to converse with him)
Brimli: (In a rather proud and obnoxious voice) If I didn't know any better, I'd say we were taking the long way to Mordor!
Kendalf: (Looking at Brimli with a bit of a quizzical stare) Forgive me, Brimli, but I was just being a bit more considerate on the mental state of our Movie Bearer-I do not believe she will want to see a big ball of fire and brimstone any time soon!
Brimli: (Ignoring his statement and continuing with a proud voice) Kendalf, if we go through the Mines of Moria, we can meet up with my cousin, Malin. I guarantee that he will give us a warm welcome! (Rubbing her hands together ecstatically) I hear he's got a satellite!
Kendalf: (Shaking his head firmly and in a stern tone) No, Brimli. I will not go through the Mines of Moria unless I have no other choice.
Brimli: (Looking a bit scandalized) You find something wrong with my cousin or something, Kendalf? 'Cause if so-!
Kendalf: (Rather agitated) Of course I find nothing wrong with your cousin, Brimli! In fact, I think-!
(Suddenly, Megolas-who is watching the distance-sees something and shouts out)
Megolas: (In a bit of a worried tone) Something is moving across the sky really fast!
Brimli: (Looking over as well and sniffing) Oh, it's just a wisp of cloud!
Megolas: (Still unconvinced) It's moving too fast to be cloud!
(We see Jimagorn look upwards towards the sky and his face suddenly pulls into a look of fear)
Jimagorn: (Shouting out) Crebain from Mordor! Hide!
(The company is scattering under bushes, Kram Gamgee is putting out the fire with a bucket of water and she's about to dart under a bush, but suddenly remembers her pots and pans. Without thinking twice, she's about to go back and get them, but Lizzo Baggins quickly grabs her by the arm and begins to pull her away)
Lizzo Baggins: (In a frightened tone) Come on, Kram!
Kram Gamgee: (Reaching towards her treasured cookware) But-my pans-!
Lizzo Baggins: (Pulling Kram Gamgee under the bush) Forget it, Kram!
(The camera then shows the area of Hollin empty as every member of the company is well hidden. Then, the shadows and the cries of many birds is heard as the crebain fly over the plain. It takes about five seconds for them to fly over, and then Rippin Took, who is hiding with Jimagorn under a fallen tree, pokes her head out to look around, but instantly, Jimagorn pulls her back in, still looking towards the sky)
Jimagorn: (Hissing to Rippin Took) You fool! They're coming back!
(We then see the crebain fly over once more, this time depositing bird poop across the area. The sound of a machine gun is heard as they fly over. Once they're gone, everyone in the company emerges from their hiding places, wrinkling their noses at the poop-strewn area. We see Kram Gamgee run from her hiding place and scoop up her pots and pans, totally covered with bird poop)
Kram Gamgee: (Tears coming to her eyes) Why? WHY, GOD? Why this horrible fate that my treasured pans have come to? My best, non-stick cooking wares! Why, Lord, why?
(We now see Kendalf, as he stoops to pick up a small piece of paper that wasn't there before. Kendalf's face pulls into a dark look as he reads what's on the paper. The camera shows the writing on the paper reads: "Payback")
Kendalf: (Throwing the paper down bitterly) Andraman! (To the company) We cannot linger here. Those were spies from Isengard! We must take the route of Caradhras!
(The company looks towards the mighty peak that is Caradhras. Then, we see Lizzo Baggins, who has her mouth open in shock)
Lizzo Baggins: (More to herself than to others) Hmm. Nice road-deadly road. (Looks towards Caradhras) Safe and humble road-deadly mountain with no life, no food, and no water. (Looks over to Kendalf with an angry look upon her face) Forgive me for saying this, Kendalf, but aren't we supposed to take the safest route possible?
(We see the company traveling up the Caradhras, the snow on its banks causing the company to practically wade through the mess. It is particularly difficult for Lizzo Baggins, who suddenly falls backwards. She curses as she goes and is lucky enough to have Jimagorn stop her fall just in time. When Lizzo Baggins has stopped falling, Jimagorn carefully helps her to her feet)
Jimagorn: (In a concerned tone) Are you all right, Lizzo?
Lizzo Baggins: (In a disgruntled voice, as she wipes snow from her clothes) Yeah, yeah. I'm freakin' fine. (Face pulls into a look of sudden fear as she realizes something's missing. Frantically, she pats herself down, searching for it)
Jimagorn: (In a confused tone) Lizzo, what is-?
Lizzo Baggins: (Frantically) The Movie! Where is the Movie?
(Both Lizzo Baggins and Jimagorn look toward the path in front of them, and we see the Movie, still on its chain, resting in the snow. Then, something picks it up, and we see the face of Mikomir as he hold the Movie up so that he can look upon it, a strange look upon his face. We then see Lizzo Baggins and Jimagorn looking at Mikomir with severe distrust upon their faces)
Mikomir: (We see his face as he stares at the Movie intently) It is so strange-how we suffer so much for such a small thing.
Lizzo Baggins: (We see her face, still pulled into a look of distrust as she speaks) Yeah.ironic, ain't it? Now-can I have the-?
Mikomir: (See his face as he still stares at the Movie, a strange want in his eyes) So strange-very strange-(Reaches up to grasp the Movie, but stops as Jimagorn shouts)
Jimagorn: (His face pulled into a look of severe dislike) Mikomir! (Once Mikomir looks at him, he speaks in a stern tone) Give the Movie back to Lizzo!
(Mikomir looks at the Movie one last time, looking a bit angered at being torn away from its power. But, to get Jimagorn off his back, he slowly walks up to Lizzo Baggins and hands the Movie to her, with a queer smile upon his face)
Mikomir: (In a false friendly tone) There you go, little one.
(Not bothering to comment, Lizzo Baggins snatches the Movie from Mikomir. For a while, we see Mikomir eye Lizzo Baggins with a small hint of dislike, but it quickly vanishes as he smirks and turns to proceed back up the mountain. We see Jimagorn watch him go, and he slowly takes his hand off the hilt of his sword. Lizzo Baggins looks after Mikomir, feeling very uncomfortable with the event that just took place, and then starts to walk again as Jimagorn gently nudges her to proceed with the company. Then, the scene suddenly changes, and we see the Crebain flying towards Isengard. They swoop downward towards the pits where the Orcs are working. We see Orc#20 running in a big wheel)
Orc#20: (In a breathless voice) Oh, this-sucks! I don't-even know-why I'm- doing this!
(Then, we see the Crebain fly over to Andraman, who is simply standing on the edge of a cliff overlooking his forces. The Crebain immediately begin to caw and squawk, and we see Andraman's face pull into a sudden look of anger)
Andraman: (Eyes narrow maliciously as he speaks) So, you have chosen the deadly road of Caradhras, Kendalf. (The camera closes in about his face as a strange smile plays upon his face) But if the mountain defeats you-where will you go? (We see Kendalf wading in waist deep snow of Caradhras, fighting against the wind and snow flurries blowing against him) How far will you go if the mountain overthrows you? Will you tread a more dangerous road?
(We see the company, heads bowed and hoods of their cloaks up to overcome the nightmare of the snow and wind. Everyone seems to be having trouble with this-except Megolas, who is walking on the snow and squinting towards the horizon and ahead of everybody in the company. We see Kram Gamgee, who is almost sinking in the snow, glaring at the Elf)
Kram Gamgee: (Mumbling) Showoff.
(We then focus on Megolas' face as it eyes the horizon. Suddenly we hear the voice of Andraman ringing through the air as he says a chant)
Megolas: (Yelling over all the wind) There is a harsh voice upon the air!
Kendalf: (Looks up immediately) What does it sound like, Megolas?
Megolas: (Listens for a few more seconds) Kind of like a really bad Celine Dion album.
Kendalf: (See his face as it pulls into a look of pure fear and he shouts) ANDRAMAN!
(At that moment, a big bank of snow comes off the mountain above them and falls into the abyss. The company stops in their tracks, every face looking petrified. As another bank of snow falls, we see Jimagorn yelling over the voices)
Jimagorn: He's trying to bring down the mountain!
Lizzo Baggins: (Looking at Jimagorn with a scowl) And we want to know this why?
(We now see Kendalf dig himself up from the snow and stand on the edge of the mountain, staff in hand and yelling out towards the horizon, trying to throw back the power of Andraman. But we see Andraman on the tower of Isengard, hands extended and chanting as he looks out towards the horizon, pure venom upon his face. Then, we see a lightning bolt come from the sky at Caradhras and hit the peak of the mountain. There is an almighty rumble as the snow from the top begins to plummet towards the company. Kendalf looks up and hops from the cliff edge into the company. Lizzo Baggins screams and grabs Kram Gamgee by the head to shield her from the snow. The camera goes out to see the snow finally land and cover the company. We see that for a few seconds, nothing heard but the wind howling across the mountain. Then, we see Andraman looking severely pleased and turn away from the horizon-his work done. Then, we see the mountain again. Suddenly, we Kendalf's burst from the snow. The rest of the company follows suit, everyone inhaling the air that had been deprived from them for a few precious moments)
Rippin Took: (After breathing in and out for a few moments) Whoa-that was quite a rush. (Face brightens up) Can we do that again?
Jessie Brandybuck: (Looks at Rippin Took with a shocked expression) NO!
Mikomir: (After pulling Brimli to the surface, shouts towards Kendalf) We must get off the mountain! We must turn back and make for the Gap of Rohan! Jimagorn: (Waving his hand in objection) No! The Gap of Rohan takes us too close to Isengard!
Mikomir: (After a moment of silence) And we don't want to go to Isengard?
Brimli: (Shouting towards Kendalf) Kendalf! Why do we go across the mountain when we could go under it? Let us go through the Mines of Moria!
(Kendalf looks quite confused as he considers the situation. He knows that they can't stay here-but he knows that if they go through Moria, disaster awaits them. As he thinks, we hear Andraman speak evilly)
Andraman: (We see his face as he looks through an ancient book) You dare not go through Moria. You know what disaster waits there. (We see the page he's looking at, which is the entrance to Moria) You know what the Dwarves awoke in there. The Dwarves dug too deep and they found-treasure; butt loads of treasure. But they also found something else. (Turns the page and we see the Balrog) Shadow-and flame.
(We go back to see Kendalf's face suddenly look calm as he considers an option and he looks towards Lizzo Baggins)
Kendalf: (In a calm tone) Let the Movie-Bearer decide.
Lizzo Baggins: (Her eyes widen as she looks at Kendalf) Dude! I don't even know where we're going! What difference is it to me if we go through Moria or not?
Mikomir: (Shouting as he looks at the shivering forms of Rippin Took and Jessie Brandybuck) We cannot stay here! It will be the death of the hobbits!
Rippin Took: (Shivering as she looks over weakly towards Mikomir) Th-Thanks for con-considering us!
Lizzo Baggins: (After much thinking and looking quite worried towards Kendalf) We will go through the mines!
Kendalf: (Staring at Lizzo Baggins with the same calm expression and then we hear his thoughts) Traitor! (Then, we see him smile grimly and speak to the company) Then-so be it.
(Now we see the outside of Rivendell, just a few moments after sunrise. We see Jimagorn kneeling before a statue of an Elven woman, and it looks as if he's paying his respects. We hear Noelrond speak from behind him)
Noelrond: (In a very solemn tone, and we see his face) Your mother would do anything to protect you. She thought you'd be safe in Rivendell. (We see Jimagorn sadly touch the face of the statue of the Elven woman) But in her heart, she knew you'd be hunted all your life. (We see him stop behind Jimagorn, who doesn't turn around) The press have the clutch of steel, I'll tell you what! They never stop annoying you! Gees-let loose one little fib during the Second Age and the press still hasn't let me forget about it! So annoying!
(At that moment, we see Press Reporter hop from behind the bushes and start taking many pictures of Noelrond & Jimagorn)
Press Reporter: (As he takes his pictures) Sweet.these will do the people at the Enquirer proud-right after I trade 'em into the Globe!
Noelrond: (Angrily turning around to face the reporter) Hey, want a really good scoop? (Picks up the reporter by the scruff of the neck) It's by the garden, next to the fountain! You might find somebody that actually gives a damn!
(Noelrond throws Press Reporter away from the scene. Once he does this, Noelrond straightens his robes and proceeds to talk to Jimagorn)
Noelrond: (Solemnly) We can repair the Sword of Kings-make it a sword again. But only you have the strength to wield it.
Jimagorn: (Quite honestly and firmly as he looks at the statue's face) I don't want that right-I have never wanted it.
Noelrond: (In a firm tone) Well-too bad! You have the right! (When Jimagorn does not answer) You are all that is left, Jimagorn! There is nobody else of that blood line! You are the only hope this world has!
Jimagorn: (Furrowing his brow at the Elf) I thought you hated me because I was-er-seeing your daughter.
Noelrond: (Firmly) I do.I only care for the salvation of Middle-Earth.
Jimagorn: (In an incredulous tone) What? I saw you a few days ago cursing Middle-Earth to eternal damnation because you couldn't find a parking spot here!
Noelrond: (Drawing himself up importantly) Well-this is the freakin' third age! You'd think they would have a decent parking spot somewhere!
(We see the saddened look of Jimagorn as he stares at the statue some more. Then, we see Milbo Baggins unrolling a sheet of brown cloth upon a wooden table in her room excitedly; Lizzo Baggins is in the room with her, looking excited. Inside the cloth is the sword Sting, sheathed)
Milbo Baggins: (In an excited tone) I thought I'd have some use for this! (Picks up the sword and shows it to Lizzo Baggins) The sword Sting. You can take this. (Lizzo Baggins looks at her hesitantly, but Milbo Baggins is urging her) Yes, yes! Go and take it! You will have a use for it!
(Lizzo Baggins takes the sword, wonderment upon her face as she looks at it. Lizzo Baggins unsheathes it, and she looks up and down the blade. Milbo Baggins has her face worked into a look of pure excitement)
Lizzo Baggins: (Smiles at Milbo Baggins) It's so light!
Milbo Baggins: (Nodding) Yes. Made by the Elves, you know! (In an excited tone) It starts to play a Sting song whenever Orcs are near-and those are times when you must be extra careful.
(Lizzo Baggins slowly sheathes the sword, not looking too happy at the prospect of meeting Orcs. But Milbo Baggins doesn't see this-having bent down to pick up a glittery shirt, which we suppose is mithril; she brandishes it to Lizzo Baggins excitedly)
Milbo Baggins: (Excitedly) This is a pretty thing!
Lizzo Baggins: (In a happy tone) It certainly is.what is it? Is it some sort of armor?
Milbo Baggins: (Shaking her head out of her daze) Hmm? Oh! This is for me, Lizzo! I was going to wear this to dinner tonight and I wanted to look fancy-this vest and pants combo is rather cliché, after all. Do you like it?
Lizzo Baggins: (Blinks once at the other) Er-it's nice.
Milbo Baggins: (Happily) I thought so! (Throws the dress aside and pulls out the real mithril shirt) Mithril! Worn by great Dwarfish princes, ya know! It's as light as a feather-but strong as dragon scales! Take it!
Lizzo Baggins: (Taking it hesitantly and looking at Milbo Baggins) Milbo, I cannot take all these things you give me!
Milbo Baggins: (With a wave of her hand) Oh, just take it, Lizzo! I assure you that no use shall come of them with me-they'll probably just gather dust while I'm around. (In an excited tone) Well, try it on! Try it on! See if it fits!
(Smiling, Lizzo Baggins begins to unbutton her shirt, but Milbo Baggins gives a firm shout)
Milbo Baggins: (Covering her face with her hands) Gees, Lizzo! Don't try it on right in front of me! I'm not some kind of a mirror! I already saw that Jimagorn fellow prancing about Rivendell, touching his chest all the time! I don't need to see yours!
Lizzo Baggins: (Embarrassed as she buttons up her shirt) Sorry, Milbo! I'll just change in the bathroom.
(Lizzo Baggins picks up the mithril shirt, and pulls the chain about her neck off; it is the chain holding the Movie of Power. We see Milbo Baggins see the Movie and her face pull into a look of longing. When she speaks, Lizzo Baggins stops unbuttoning and looks at her aunt with worry)
Milbo Baggins: (In an innocent tone, and pointing to the Movie) Oh-my old Movie. (Looks at the Movie for a moment) It has been so long. I don't suppose there'd be any real harm-if I-held it for a moment?
(Lizzo Baggins suddenly realizes what she has done and places the chain about her neck again and down her shirtfront, shielding the Movie from the hungry eyes of her aunt. Suddenly, Milbo Baggins looks angered. Then, with a hiss-her eyes go wide and she shows fangs as she reaches out to grasp the Movie. Lizzo Baggins jumps back and looks at Milbo Baggins with fear)
Lizzo Baggins: (In an angry tone) Is that something that happens when you turn one-hundred and eleven or something? Because if so-!
(Lizzo Baggins stops speaking abruptly as her aunt goes back to normal, and suddenly looks saddened-tears forming from her eyes under her thick glasses)
Milbo Baggins: (In a very sad tone) I'm sorry, my girl. I did not mean for you to carry this burden upon you. I've been a fool. (Sits upon the bed and the tears begin to fall) I'm sorry for everything! (Begins to weep pathetically)
Lizzo Baggins: (Sitting next to Milbo Baggins, putting an arm around her, and speaking in a comforting tone) Aw, don't talk that way, Milbo! You were young and stupid when you found the Movie! Now you're-(Thinks for a moment) older and stupider than before.
(Milbo Baggins lets out a howl of misery, and Lizzo Baggins squeezes her shoulder, looking very nervous about what is coming up-as if suddenly realizing the seriousness in this situation. Then, we see Noelrond standing at the gates leaving Rivendell and speaking to the company)
Noelrond: (Serious) The Movie-Bearer is on a quest-a quest that will involve you eight other companions to protect her and watch over her.
(We see the company, looking determined, Lizzo Baggins in front, looking a bit apprehensive)
Noelrond: (Solemnly) Understand that those who go, go of their own free will. Those who travel with the Movie-Bearer, no oath, no bond is set before you to go further than you will.
Brimli: (In a practical tone) Really? Well, in that case, I'd love to go on this quest, but I've got a family reunion I've gotta get goin' to and-!
Megolas: (Bitterly) Oh, pipe down, you insolent Dwarf! You said you'd go, and you're going! (Whispers very quietly to the Dwarf) Besides, I tried that same method a few hours ago-it doesn't work.
Noelrond: (To the company) The enemy is watching for you-so go carefully. May the blessings of Elves-
(We see Megolas' face brighten)
Noelrond: Dwarves-
(We see Brimli look prideful)
Noelrond: (Waving his hand as if it is no big deal) .and the other stupid races-
(We see the faces of Mikomir and Jimagorn look at one another in curiosity)
Noelrond: .go with you.
(We see the face of Noelrond look at the company once more. Jimagorn glances over towards Narwen, who is breathing in and out slowly, obviously trying to hide the emotional pain she feels. Jimagorn quickly looks away and we hear his thoughts)
Voice of Jimagorn: (His thoughts very questioning at the moment) I wonder what she's thinking at the moment?
Voice of Narwen: (We see her face looking very pained, and we hear her angry thoughts) You'd better come back single or I'm going to get really pissed off!
(Now we focus on the front of the company, where Lizzo Baggins is walking cautiously, right next to Kendalf, who has a comforting hand on her shoulder. We then see them come closer to the gate leading away from the beautiful city, and then we see Lizzo Baggins look at Kendalf with a bit of a nervous glance)
Lizzo Baggins: (In a whisper) Mordor, Kendalf? Is it left or right?
Kendalf: (Looking forward grimly) Left, Lizzo.
Lizzo Baggins: (Groans slightly) I should've known. Left has never been my friend!
(We see the company of nine pass through the gates and head towards the left. Then we catch the company going across the bridge leading out of the actual town of Rivendell, then we see them traveling across some open plains at a distance. Then, we hear Kendalf speaking and we see the company resting on the ruined plains of Hollin. While he speaks, Kram Gamgee is spearing a freshly cooked sausage on her fork and depositing it on her plate)
Kendalf: We will cross the road of Hollin, take a left somewhere along the trip-got me if I ought to know-and then we'll wander around, keeping as far away from Isengard as we can control-and then it's on to Mordor.
Kram Gamgee: (Who can't help but overhear, and speaks in a low, sarcastic voice) Well, whoopee freakin' doo!
(Kram Gamgee then goes over to where Lizzo Baggins is sitting, which is by a rock and watching something in front of her. Kram Gamgee offers some of the food on her plate to Lizzo Baggins, who quickly refuses it and continues to watch the thing in front of her. The camera then sees what she's watching: Mikomir is trying to teach Rippin Took and Jessie Brandybuck how to sword fight. Over on a cluster of rock, Jimagorn watches humbly, stroking his chest fondly)
Mikomir: (To Jessie Brandybuck) Very good parry, Jessie! Quite good on your first try! You've gotta work on your battle face, though!
Jessie Brandybuck: (Quizzically) My battle what, now?
Mikomir: (Simply) Your battle face! You've got to be able to draw fear into your opponent, little one!
Jimagorn: (Practically) Besides, it makes you look sexier.
Jessie Brandybuck: (Frowning at Jimagorn) And that's beneficial, why?
Jimagorn: (Simply, shrugging) Oh, it's not! But it makes you look sexier. (Thinking to himself for a moment) Or-maybe that just works for me.I've gotta look into it.
Rippin Took: (In a low tone to Jessie Brandybuck) I'll give you something to look in, Jimagorn.it's called a mirror, and you won't be happy with the results!
(Jessie Brandybuck gives a small laugh at the other hobbit's statement. Then, we see Brimli coming up to Kendalf to converse with him)
Brimli: (In a rather proud and obnoxious voice) If I didn't know any better, I'd say we were taking the long way to Mordor!
Kendalf: (Looking at Brimli with a bit of a quizzical stare) Forgive me, Brimli, but I was just being a bit more considerate on the mental state of our Movie Bearer-I do not believe she will want to see a big ball of fire and brimstone any time soon!
Brimli: (Ignoring his statement and continuing with a proud voice) Kendalf, if we go through the Mines of Moria, we can meet up with my cousin, Malin. I guarantee that he will give us a warm welcome! (Rubbing her hands together ecstatically) I hear he's got a satellite!
Kendalf: (Shaking his head firmly and in a stern tone) No, Brimli. I will not go through the Mines of Moria unless I have no other choice.
Brimli: (Looking a bit scandalized) You find something wrong with my cousin or something, Kendalf? 'Cause if so-!
Kendalf: (Rather agitated) Of course I find nothing wrong with your cousin, Brimli! In fact, I think-!
(Suddenly, Megolas-who is watching the distance-sees something and shouts out)
Megolas: (In a bit of a worried tone) Something is moving across the sky really fast!
Brimli: (Looking over as well and sniffing) Oh, it's just a wisp of cloud!
Megolas: (Still unconvinced) It's moving too fast to be cloud!
(We see Jimagorn look upwards towards the sky and his face suddenly pulls into a look of fear)
Jimagorn: (Shouting out) Crebain from Mordor! Hide!
(The company is scattering under bushes, Kram Gamgee is putting out the fire with a bucket of water and she's about to dart under a bush, but suddenly remembers her pots and pans. Without thinking twice, she's about to go back and get them, but Lizzo Baggins quickly grabs her by the arm and begins to pull her away)
Lizzo Baggins: (In a frightened tone) Come on, Kram!
Kram Gamgee: (Reaching towards her treasured cookware) But-my pans-!
Lizzo Baggins: (Pulling Kram Gamgee under the bush) Forget it, Kram!
(The camera then shows the area of Hollin empty as every member of the company is well hidden. Then, the shadows and the cries of many birds is heard as the crebain fly over the plain. It takes about five seconds for them to fly over, and then Rippin Took, who is hiding with Jimagorn under a fallen tree, pokes her head out to look around, but instantly, Jimagorn pulls her back in, still looking towards the sky)
Jimagorn: (Hissing to Rippin Took) You fool! They're coming back!
(We then see the crebain fly over once more, this time depositing bird poop across the area. The sound of a machine gun is heard as they fly over. Once they're gone, everyone in the company emerges from their hiding places, wrinkling their noses at the poop-strewn area. We see Kram Gamgee run from her hiding place and scoop up her pots and pans, totally covered with bird poop)
Kram Gamgee: (Tears coming to her eyes) Why? WHY, GOD? Why this horrible fate that my treasured pans have come to? My best, non-stick cooking wares! Why, Lord, why?
(We now see Kendalf, as he stoops to pick up a small piece of paper that wasn't there before. Kendalf's face pulls into a dark look as he reads what's on the paper. The camera shows the writing on the paper reads: "Payback")
Kendalf: (Throwing the paper down bitterly) Andraman! (To the company) We cannot linger here. Those were spies from Isengard! We must take the route of Caradhras!
(The company looks towards the mighty peak that is Caradhras. Then, we see Lizzo Baggins, who has her mouth open in shock)
Lizzo Baggins: (More to herself than to others) Hmm. Nice road-deadly road. (Looks towards Caradhras) Safe and humble road-deadly mountain with no life, no food, and no water. (Looks over to Kendalf with an angry look upon her face) Forgive me for saying this, Kendalf, but aren't we supposed to take the safest route possible?
(We see the company traveling up the Caradhras, the snow on its banks causing the company to practically wade through the mess. It is particularly difficult for Lizzo Baggins, who suddenly falls backwards. She curses as she goes and is lucky enough to have Jimagorn stop her fall just in time. When Lizzo Baggins has stopped falling, Jimagorn carefully helps her to her feet)
Jimagorn: (In a concerned tone) Are you all right, Lizzo?
Lizzo Baggins: (In a disgruntled voice, as she wipes snow from her clothes) Yeah, yeah. I'm freakin' fine. (Face pulls into a look of sudden fear as she realizes something's missing. Frantically, she pats herself down, searching for it)
Jimagorn: (In a confused tone) Lizzo, what is-?
Lizzo Baggins: (Frantically) The Movie! Where is the Movie?
(Both Lizzo Baggins and Jimagorn look toward the path in front of them, and we see the Movie, still on its chain, resting in the snow. Then, something picks it up, and we see the face of Mikomir as he hold the Movie up so that he can look upon it, a strange look upon his face. We then see Lizzo Baggins and Jimagorn looking at Mikomir with severe distrust upon their faces)
Mikomir: (We see his face as he stares at the Movie intently) It is so strange-how we suffer so much for such a small thing.
Lizzo Baggins: (We see her face, still pulled into a look of distrust as she speaks) Yeah.ironic, ain't it? Now-can I have the-?
Mikomir: (See his face as he still stares at the Movie, a strange want in his eyes) So strange-very strange-(Reaches up to grasp the Movie, but stops as Jimagorn shouts)
Jimagorn: (His face pulled into a look of severe dislike) Mikomir! (Once Mikomir looks at him, he speaks in a stern tone) Give the Movie back to Lizzo!
(Mikomir looks at the Movie one last time, looking a bit angered at being torn away from its power. But, to get Jimagorn off his back, he slowly walks up to Lizzo Baggins and hands the Movie to her, with a queer smile upon his face)
Mikomir: (In a false friendly tone) There you go, little one.
(Not bothering to comment, Lizzo Baggins snatches the Movie from Mikomir. For a while, we see Mikomir eye Lizzo Baggins with a small hint of dislike, but it quickly vanishes as he smirks and turns to proceed back up the mountain. We see Jimagorn watch him go, and he slowly takes his hand off the hilt of his sword. Lizzo Baggins looks after Mikomir, feeling very uncomfortable with the event that just took place, and then starts to walk again as Jimagorn gently nudges her to proceed with the company. Then, the scene suddenly changes, and we see the Crebain flying towards Isengard. They swoop downward towards the pits where the Orcs are working. We see Orc#20 running in a big wheel)
Orc#20: (In a breathless voice) Oh, this-sucks! I don't-even know-why I'm- doing this!
(Then, we see the Crebain fly over to Andraman, who is simply standing on the edge of a cliff overlooking his forces. The Crebain immediately begin to caw and squawk, and we see Andraman's face pull into a sudden look of anger)
Andraman: (Eyes narrow maliciously as he speaks) So, you have chosen the deadly road of Caradhras, Kendalf. (The camera closes in about his face as a strange smile plays upon his face) But if the mountain defeats you-where will you go? (We see Kendalf wading in waist deep snow of Caradhras, fighting against the wind and snow flurries blowing against him) How far will you go if the mountain overthrows you? Will you tread a more dangerous road?
(We see the company, heads bowed and hoods of their cloaks up to overcome the nightmare of the snow and wind. Everyone seems to be having trouble with this-except Megolas, who is walking on the snow and squinting towards the horizon and ahead of everybody in the company. We see Kram Gamgee, who is almost sinking in the snow, glaring at the Elf)
Kram Gamgee: (Mumbling) Showoff.
(We then focus on Megolas' face as it eyes the horizon. Suddenly we hear the voice of Andraman ringing through the air as he says a chant)
Megolas: (Yelling over all the wind) There is a harsh voice upon the air!
Kendalf: (Looks up immediately) What does it sound like, Megolas?
Megolas: (Listens for a few more seconds) Kind of like a really bad Celine Dion album.
Kendalf: (See his face as it pulls into a look of pure fear and he shouts) ANDRAMAN!
(At that moment, a big bank of snow comes off the mountain above them and falls into the abyss. The company stops in their tracks, every face looking petrified. As another bank of snow falls, we see Jimagorn yelling over the voices)
Jimagorn: He's trying to bring down the mountain!
Lizzo Baggins: (Looking at Jimagorn with a scowl) And we want to know this why?
(We now see Kendalf dig himself up from the snow and stand on the edge of the mountain, staff in hand and yelling out towards the horizon, trying to throw back the power of Andraman. But we see Andraman on the tower of Isengard, hands extended and chanting as he looks out towards the horizon, pure venom upon his face. Then, we see a lightning bolt come from the sky at Caradhras and hit the peak of the mountain. There is an almighty rumble as the snow from the top begins to plummet towards the company. Kendalf looks up and hops from the cliff edge into the company. Lizzo Baggins screams and grabs Kram Gamgee by the head to shield her from the snow. The camera goes out to see the snow finally land and cover the company. We see that for a few seconds, nothing heard but the wind howling across the mountain. Then, we see Andraman looking severely pleased and turn away from the horizon-his work done. Then, we see the mountain again. Suddenly, we Kendalf's burst from the snow. The rest of the company follows suit, everyone inhaling the air that had been deprived from them for a few precious moments)
Rippin Took: (After breathing in and out for a few moments) Whoa-that was quite a rush. (Face brightens up) Can we do that again?
Jessie Brandybuck: (Looks at Rippin Took with a shocked expression) NO!
Mikomir: (After pulling Brimli to the surface, shouts towards Kendalf) We must get off the mountain! We must turn back and make for the Gap of Rohan! Jimagorn: (Waving his hand in objection) No! The Gap of Rohan takes us too close to Isengard!
Mikomir: (After a moment of silence) And we don't want to go to Isengard?
Brimli: (Shouting towards Kendalf) Kendalf! Why do we go across the mountain when we could go under it? Let us go through the Mines of Moria!
(Kendalf looks quite confused as he considers the situation. He knows that they can't stay here-but he knows that if they go through Moria, disaster awaits them. As he thinks, we hear Andraman speak evilly)
Andraman: (We see his face as he looks through an ancient book) You dare not go through Moria. You know what disaster waits there. (We see the page he's looking at, which is the entrance to Moria) You know what the Dwarves awoke in there. The Dwarves dug too deep and they found-treasure; butt loads of treasure. But they also found something else. (Turns the page and we see the Balrog) Shadow-and flame.
(We go back to see Kendalf's face suddenly look calm as he considers an option and he looks towards Lizzo Baggins)
Kendalf: (In a calm tone) Let the Movie-Bearer decide.
Lizzo Baggins: (Her eyes widen as she looks at Kendalf) Dude! I don't even know where we're going! What difference is it to me if we go through Moria or not?
Mikomir: (Shouting as he looks at the shivering forms of Rippin Took and Jessie Brandybuck) We cannot stay here! It will be the death of the hobbits!
Rippin Took: (Shivering as she looks over weakly towards Mikomir) Th-Thanks for con-considering us!
Lizzo Baggins: (After much thinking and looking quite worried towards Kendalf) We will go through the mines!
Kendalf: (Staring at Lizzo Baggins with the same calm expression and then we hear his thoughts) Traitor! (Then, we see him smile grimly and speak to the company) Then-so be it.
