A/n: OMG! Lmao. . . none of you are going to believe how stupid I am. I had
this all ready to update yesterday (Saturday). I even loaded it onto
fanfiction and everything! And then, you'll never believe this, I FORGOT. I
also updated my other story, my Harry Potter one, and I did that one first.
And then I forgot to update this one! *rolls eyes* I was sitting here
wondering why no one wanted to review for me, thinking that no one liked
this chapter, but it turns out it wasn't even there! LoL! *sigh* so here it
is. An update. I should be updating every week now (probably on Saturday's,
if I'm not stupid and I don't forget *rolls eyes*) Again, I apologize for
any script errors. I am still trying to find the script to the movie but no
luck yet! So bear with me as I try to get this straight. This chapter
focus' on my original characters a little more and how they view the things
that are happening around them. I hope you enjoy! Thanks to those of you
who reviewed. I love reading your comments so please continue to post them!
ATTENTION: I have decided to change the title. I know I said I was going to keep it but I just feel like this title isn't working for this story. It implies that Aurora is a Mary Sue. . .which she's not. 'Don't Call me Mary Sue!' seems to fit a little better so I will be changing it. I've left it so as not to confuse readers but just know that probably by next week I will change the title. Thanks!
R/n:
Noa9: Yes! RotK rocked! I still can't believe you saw it a week earlier, how on earth was that possible? I've seen it four times now and am still looking forward to seeing it again! It was just really, really awesome, don't you agree? Oh I know, I was really disappointed that it didn't show a lot of Éowyn and Faramir. I will mention it a little more in my story. It will be seen from Aurora's point of view, of course, but will be there! Thanks so much for reading *hugz*
LoverofLegolas: Heh! I agree, RotK! RotK! Thanks for liking my story and for reading. It's great hearing from ya!
Oil Pastel: Eeek! I know. Wasn't the movie awesome? I loved it so much. All the parts you mentioned were very true for me as well. I'm glad to hear from you again. Your reviews are always fun!
Vorserkeien: Aww! You really should see it. I think you'll like it! *sigh* there were a few important parts left out. But *shrug* I guess there can only be so much, right? I'm sure it'll all be in the extended edition. Yeah, anything I write shouldn't be any surprises. It's all in the book though it's changed a bit. You'll see how the movie goes by reading my story! Thanks so much for your review!
LOTRFreak144: Happy Birthday!! I know I'm a little late, sorry. Ooh. Thirteen. . .*shakes head sympathetically* Good luck to ya! Being a teenager is definitely not all that easy. But you'll have fun, guaranteed! I have an outline planned out and there will be about 44 chapters in this story, it may change so give or take a few. I didn't think that was one of my stronger chapters either. It was too short with just the Isengard part so I had to have my characters do something. *frowns* I probably shouldn't have done that but *sigh* oh well. Probably one of my favorite parts of the movie was when Legolas jumped off the oliphaunt and gave that smolderingly hot look and Gimli said, "He still only counts as one!" hehe! It was so great!! But I loved the whole thing. The battles were amazing, everything was just really well done. Though there were a little too many corny sentimental moments for my liking. Still good though. Ah, I'm sure they couldn't fit the appendixes in. I knew that Sam went to Valinor though. And eventually so does everyone else. Legolas and Gimli travel Middle Earth and, when Aragorn dies, takes his body and sail across the sea. At least I think I'm thinking of LotR *frowns* I hope so! It's been awhile. Lol! Well, thanks for reviewing *hugz*
EJ: Thanks so much! It's nice to hear a new voice. I'm glad you are liking this story so far and thanks a billion for reading it.
KnowInSight: I'm glad you enjoyed that! I'm surprised you liked the end, I thought it was rather dull myself. But I'm very happy you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing!
Tears of Jade: Heya! Yes, I will definitely include more Éowyn and Faramir. I can't remember how they met in the book so I will go along with my own idea. This is all seen from Aurora's point of view though. ^_^. Thanks SO MUCH for reading and reviewing *hugz* you are greatly appreciated!
Mojo: Yay! You're back! I was wondering where you were. I thought you'd given up on my stories *sob* where did you go? Did you have fun? Thanks for reviewing!!
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Aurora saw Edoras long before they reached it. The familiar sight stood upon the hill, completely deserted of all occupants. She smiled as cheers of happiness and relief washed around her. Children ran ahead of the group, their small feet pounding across the ground, laughing and chasing one another to the doors.
"I never thought I'd see this place again," Scott said, shaking his head in disbelief.
Aurora couldn't help but laugh. "Me neither."
The entourage walked through the great gates and immediately people fanned off, retreating to their homes. By the time Aurora reached Meduseld, the high building where King Théoden lived, she could see smoke from chimneys sneaking its way to the heavens.
Théoden was uneasy about allowing his guards to go home just yet. Aurora wasn't sure why but Théoden asked them to stay in the Golden Hall and they agreed to his request. Blankets and feather pillow's were distributed about a small chamber, side by side, filling the entire room. Aurora and Scott helped get everything settled and then disappeared to the kitchens to fill their rumbling stomachs.
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Dan watched as his sister disappeared, laughing, to the dining hall. He smiled and shook his head then went the other direction, searching for Hanalee.
"There you are," she said, grabbing onto his hand. He looked into her eyes which were nervous but happy.
Dan leaned down and gave her a quick kiss. "You didn't think I'd back out, did you?"
Hanalee giggled and shook her head. "Of course not. I would be very disappointed if you did."
"I want to meet your parents," Dan said seriously.
"Are you ready?" she asked, taking a deep breath.
"As ready as I'll ever be."
Together they made their way through Edoras, which still looked deserted but for the lights flickering from houses and smoke flowing from chimney's. Hanalee led the way through the dusty streets, walking confidently. She spoke of the history of Edoras, as far as she could remember. She spoke of its people and a typical day in their lives. She spoke like one who loved her land and her country.
"You've lived here your entire life?" Dan asked, watching as her eyes lit up again.
"Always. Sometimes it was rather dull, being forced to stay behind these walls of stone. Mother would teach me in the morning about life. About cooking and cleaning, the duties of women, the ways of the village. Sometimes father would take me and this is what I liked best. He would hand me a sword and teach me how to hold it and how to swing it. He'd take me to the village and teach me how to buy and how to bargain with the merchants."
Dan cupped her chin in his hands. "You've had a good childhood."
"As good of one as I can expect."
Hanalee kissed him on the cheek and led him to a fair sized house. Dan could see candles lit inside the windows and smoke unfurled its way from the chimney. Sounds of movement could be heard from behind the walls. Hanalee flashed him a smile and then led the way through the door.
Dan's heart pounded. This was not so different from back home. Here he was, nervous to meet his girlfriend's parents. He had been wrong when he assumed everything was as different as can be in this place. They weren't so different after all.
Dan had never been in a house quite like Hanalee's. He had seen things similar in movies but nothing in actual life. Her house was a small building near the wall of Edoras. When he walked in the first thing he could see was a hall. This hall stretched the length of the house and was a walkway to separate rooms. The first room they passed was on the left. It appeared to be some sort of smoking area because there were tables with pipes resting on them. The next room was a bedroom, which Hanalee said with a blush, belonged to her and her sister. Another room was for her parents and finally, at the very end, was an open space. It looked like a place for dining and sitting and possibly a kitchen.
In this room sat three people. A woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes, an older version of Hanalee. A gruff man with a full beard and long, brown hair. A younger girl sat next to them, she looked a few years older than Hanalee. This girl had a dark blonde hair, bordering on a very light brown, and blue eyes. Dan assumed this was her sister and parents.
"There you are!" the woman he assumed was Hanalee's mother cried, standing up and taking her daughter into her arms.
"We've been worried unto death lass," the man said, leaning back against his chair. He spoke to Hanalee but watched Dan with narrowed eyes.
Hanalee's possible sister was watching Dan as well. He felt uncomfortable under her gaze and he stayed a respectful distance away, waiting for Hanalee to finish greeting her family and introduce him.
"Who is this sister?" asked the girl.
"Yes," the father said quickly. "I have seen you talking with this man before, who is he?"
Hanalee's smile only got bigger as she beckoned for Dan to come forward. "This is Dan," she said simply. She took his hand, as if to emphasize exactly what relationship they had together.
Dan waited as the family said nothing, afraid that they were going to encounter a road bump now. Much to his surprise, the father stood up and clapped him on the back. "Welcome to our family son."
Dan's jaw dropped as the mother and sister also came and gave him hugs. Tears shone in Hanalee's eyes. "This man here is my father, Farling," she said, pointing to the man. "This is my mother, Gwyn," she pointed to the older woman. "And my older sister, Triny."
Dan greeted the member's of the family, still astounded that they had accepted him so easily. "We've been waiting for Hanalee to bring home a man for quite some time now," Farling said in answer to Dan's astonished glance. "We've seen you around her and we guessed this was coming."
"When will you get married?" Triny asked. She had not taken her eyes off of him ever since he had walked into the door. He felt like an animal in the zoo that she was carefully examining for potential danger.
Dan nearly choked. Marriage? Whatever gave them that idea? He turned to Hanalee and was surprised to see a considering look on her face. "Whenever we feel like it, I suppose."
Dan choked again. Was it custom in this society to get married right away? Was there no courting involved? "I- yes. Um. W-Whenever we feel like it."
"Come," Farling said, "let us go smoke in honor of a safe return for all of us. The women can cook us a meal."
Dan stood up nervously and followed Farling to the smoking room where he was given a pipe. Dan lit it and figured it shouldn't be too much different from a cigarette. He sucked in the smoke and nearly choked to death on the ashes.
"Haven't you ever smoked before?" Farling asked, taking a seat.
"It's uh- been awhile."
"Where are you from Lad? You have an accent I've not heard before."
Dan couldn't stop the grin from coming on his face. "Very, very far away."
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"The battle is over," Théoden called. "And we have paid many lives for our victory. Let us remember those who gave their blood to defend our country."
Aurora and the others raised their glasses and drained them, each reflecting on the dark moments of the Battle of Helm's Deep.
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"Good hell, I think they're drunk," Aurora said later, bordering somewhere along deeply amused and weary. Merry and Pippin were bellowing a song and dancing drunkenly on a table in the middle of a crowded room. Equally drunk men cheered them on, pounding their wooden cups on the tables.
"Ah, they've got spirit," Scott said, raising his cup as Merry and Pippin finished their show. "Wish you'd let me get drunk."
Aurora rolled her eyes. "Not today."
"Yes master," Scott replied, bowing in mock deference.
Aurora laughed and kissed him lightly before grabbing his hand. "It's stuffy, lets go outside."
They made their way through the crowd of drunken people, past guards who stood before the walls, and out to a balcony that overlooked Edoras and it's surrounding lands.
"Where'd Dan go?" Aurora asked as she surveyed the village.
"God only knows," Scott replied. His arms were wrapped around her waist and his chin rested on her shoulder as they looked at the stars and at the village that was becoming increasingly dark as lights flickered out in the houses.
"Probably with Hanalee somewhere," she offered, failing to stifle a yawn.
"Tired?" Scott asked kissing her on the cheek.
"Very," she replied.
"Come on then, let's go to the hall."
Scott took her hand and led her out of the balcony. Legolas grinned at them as he passed and made his own way to the parapet. He wore a gray cloak that seemed to blend in with the night and his blonde hair was barely visible underneath his hood.
"Aren't you tired?" Aurora asked Legolas before she entered the hall.
"Not yet," he replied.
"Goodnight," she called back and walked into the room. Different colored blankets were strewn about the floor and soft pillow's lined the bottom for extra comfort.
Snores filled the chamber and sheets rustled as people fought to find a comfortable place or else fighting bad dreams that were bound to haunt them after Helm's Deep. Aurora and Scott made their way to a corner, carefully avoiding Gimli who was snoring loud enough to wake an entire battalion of Orcs fifty miles away.
Aurora watched Scott uncertainly. "Um, I guess it'd be okay to just. . .um. . .er. . .lie together, wouldn't it?"
"Yah," he replied nervously.
So they crawled under one set of thick blankets and Scott wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her closer. She held onto his hand, which was resting on her stomach, and burrowed her head closer to his chest.
"You're warm," she said.
Scott laughed. "Thanks I think."
Aurora suddenly started giggling. She tried to stifle it at first but failed miserably and ended up snorting like a pig.
"What?" Scott asked, not sure what she found so funny.
"This has got to be the first time in your life that you've laid down with a girl and done nothing."
Scott grinned. "Well I can fix that," his hand slid up her shirt and started tickling her stomach.
"Hey!" she whispered loudly, not wanting to wake anyone up. "No fair!"
Scott didn't listen and kept tickling her. Soon Aurora burst out in strangled giggles. "Stop! I'll wake everyone up."
"Alright, I win." Scott said smugly.
"You win this time," Aurora agreed mischievously. "So um. . .how many girls have you slept with?"
Scott shrugged. "I lost count."
"Are you being serious?" Aurora asked, feeling somehow jealous of the women she had never met.
"I'm no angel Aurora. This trip has changed the person that I am now but not the one that I used to be."
She turned her head and kissed him lightly on the lips. "Fair enough."
Scott returned the kiss, then lay back on the pillow. "Don't get me started," he said seriously.
Aurora laughed nervously. "Not now."
Scott kissed her nose and shut his eyes. "Not now."
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A/n: Kind of boring, I admit. I just wanted to work on relationships a little more. Heh. ^_^. Thanks for reading! Please be kind and review!
Oye. . .btw. . . I think we all know the next step is a sex scene in Scott and Aurora's relationship, right? I need to know how detailed you people's want it. I can go so detailed that it's barely rated R. . .or I could go mildly detailed so you get the basics. . .or I could go very, very light so that you barely know that it's happening at all. It's all up to you, I leave their fate in your hands. It won't be for awhile. . .well. . .sort of awhile, but I need to know now so I can get working on it. ^_^
ATTENTION: I have decided to change the title. I know I said I was going to keep it but I just feel like this title isn't working for this story. It implies that Aurora is a Mary Sue. . .which she's not. 'Don't Call me Mary Sue!' seems to fit a little better so I will be changing it. I've left it so as not to confuse readers but just know that probably by next week I will change the title. Thanks!
R/n:
Noa9: Yes! RotK rocked! I still can't believe you saw it a week earlier, how on earth was that possible? I've seen it four times now and am still looking forward to seeing it again! It was just really, really awesome, don't you agree? Oh I know, I was really disappointed that it didn't show a lot of Éowyn and Faramir. I will mention it a little more in my story. It will be seen from Aurora's point of view, of course, but will be there! Thanks so much for reading *hugz*
LoverofLegolas: Heh! I agree, RotK! RotK! Thanks for liking my story and for reading. It's great hearing from ya!
Oil Pastel: Eeek! I know. Wasn't the movie awesome? I loved it so much. All the parts you mentioned were very true for me as well. I'm glad to hear from you again. Your reviews are always fun!
Vorserkeien: Aww! You really should see it. I think you'll like it! *sigh* there were a few important parts left out. But *shrug* I guess there can only be so much, right? I'm sure it'll all be in the extended edition. Yeah, anything I write shouldn't be any surprises. It's all in the book though it's changed a bit. You'll see how the movie goes by reading my story! Thanks so much for your review!
LOTRFreak144: Happy Birthday!! I know I'm a little late, sorry. Ooh. Thirteen. . .*shakes head sympathetically* Good luck to ya! Being a teenager is definitely not all that easy. But you'll have fun, guaranteed! I have an outline planned out and there will be about 44 chapters in this story, it may change so give or take a few. I didn't think that was one of my stronger chapters either. It was too short with just the Isengard part so I had to have my characters do something. *frowns* I probably shouldn't have done that but *sigh* oh well. Probably one of my favorite parts of the movie was when Legolas jumped off the oliphaunt and gave that smolderingly hot look and Gimli said, "He still only counts as one!" hehe! It was so great!! But I loved the whole thing. The battles were amazing, everything was just really well done. Though there were a little too many corny sentimental moments for my liking. Still good though. Ah, I'm sure they couldn't fit the appendixes in. I knew that Sam went to Valinor though. And eventually so does everyone else. Legolas and Gimli travel Middle Earth and, when Aragorn dies, takes his body and sail across the sea. At least I think I'm thinking of LotR *frowns* I hope so! It's been awhile. Lol! Well, thanks for reviewing *hugz*
EJ: Thanks so much! It's nice to hear a new voice. I'm glad you are liking this story so far and thanks a billion for reading it.
KnowInSight: I'm glad you enjoyed that! I'm surprised you liked the end, I thought it was rather dull myself. But I'm very happy you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing!
Tears of Jade: Heya! Yes, I will definitely include more Éowyn and Faramir. I can't remember how they met in the book so I will go along with my own idea. This is all seen from Aurora's point of view though. ^_^. Thanks SO MUCH for reading and reviewing *hugz* you are greatly appreciated!
Mojo: Yay! You're back! I was wondering where you were. I thought you'd given up on my stories *sob* where did you go? Did you have fun? Thanks for reviewing!!
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Aurora saw Edoras long before they reached it. The familiar sight stood upon the hill, completely deserted of all occupants. She smiled as cheers of happiness and relief washed around her. Children ran ahead of the group, their small feet pounding across the ground, laughing and chasing one another to the doors.
"I never thought I'd see this place again," Scott said, shaking his head in disbelief.
Aurora couldn't help but laugh. "Me neither."
The entourage walked through the great gates and immediately people fanned off, retreating to their homes. By the time Aurora reached Meduseld, the high building where King Théoden lived, she could see smoke from chimneys sneaking its way to the heavens.
Théoden was uneasy about allowing his guards to go home just yet. Aurora wasn't sure why but Théoden asked them to stay in the Golden Hall and they agreed to his request. Blankets and feather pillow's were distributed about a small chamber, side by side, filling the entire room. Aurora and Scott helped get everything settled and then disappeared to the kitchens to fill their rumbling stomachs.
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Dan watched as his sister disappeared, laughing, to the dining hall. He smiled and shook his head then went the other direction, searching for Hanalee.
"There you are," she said, grabbing onto his hand. He looked into her eyes which were nervous but happy.
Dan leaned down and gave her a quick kiss. "You didn't think I'd back out, did you?"
Hanalee giggled and shook her head. "Of course not. I would be very disappointed if you did."
"I want to meet your parents," Dan said seriously.
"Are you ready?" she asked, taking a deep breath.
"As ready as I'll ever be."
Together they made their way through Edoras, which still looked deserted but for the lights flickering from houses and smoke flowing from chimney's. Hanalee led the way through the dusty streets, walking confidently. She spoke of the history of Edoras, as far as she could remember. She spoke of its people and a typical day in their lives. She spoke like one who loved her land and her country.
"You've lived here your entire life?" Dan asked, watching as her eyes lit up again.
"Always. Sometimes it was rather dull, being forced to stay behind these walls of stone. Mother would teach me in the morning about life. About cooking and cleaning, the duties of women, the ways of the village. Sometimes father would take me and this is what I liked best. He would hand me a sword and teach me how to hold it and how to swing it. He'd take me to the village and teach me how to buy and how to bargain with the merchants."
Dan cupped her chin in his hands. "You've had a good childhood."
"As good of one as I can expect."
Hanalee kissed him on the cheek and led him to a fair sized house. Dan could see candles lit inside the windows and smoke unfurled its way from the chimney. Sounds of movement could be heard from behind the walls. Hanalee flashed him a smile and then led the way through the door.
Dan's heart pounded. This was not so different from back home. Here he was, nervous to meet his girlfriend's parents. He had been wrong when he assumed everything was as different as can be in this place. They weren't so different after all.
Dan had never been in a house quite like Hanalee's. He had seen things similar in movies but nothing in actual life. Her house was a small building near the wall of Edoras. When he walked in the first thing he could see was a hall. This hall stretched the length of the house and was a walkway to separate rooms. The first room they passed was on the left. It appeared to be some sort of smoking area because there were tables with pipes resting on them. The next room was a bedroom, which Hanalee said with a blush, belonged to her and her sister. Another room was for her parents and finally, at the very end, was an open space. It looked like a place for dining and sitting and possibly a kitchen.
In this room sat three people. A woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes, an older version of Hanalee. A gruff man with a full beard and long, brown hair. A younger girl sat next to them, she looked a few years older than Hanalee. This girl had a dark blonde hair, bordering on a very light brown, and blue eyes. Dan assumed this was her sister and parents.
"There you are!" the woman he assumed was Hanalee's mother cried, standing up and taking her daughter into her arms.
"We've been worried unto death lass," the man said, leaning back against his chair. He spoke to Hanalee but watched Dan with narrowed eyes.
Hanalee's possible sister was watching Dan as well. He felt uncomfortable under her gaze and he stayed a respectful distance away, waiting for Hanalee to finish greeting her family and introduce him.
"Who is this sister?" asked the girl.
"Yes," the father said quickly. "I have seen you talking with this man before, who is he?"
Hanalee's smile only got bigger as she beckoned for Dan to come forward. "This is Dan," she said simply. She took his hand, as if to emphasize exactly what relationship they had together.
Dan waited as the family said nothing, afraid that they were going to encounter a road bump now. Much to his surprise, the father stood up and clapped him on the back. "Welcome to our family son."
Dan's jaw dropped as the mother and sister also came and gave him hugs. Tears shone in Hanalee's eyes. "This man here is my father, Farling," she said, pointing to the man. "This is my mother, Gwyn," she pointed to the older woman. "And my older sister, Triny."
Dan greeted the member's of the family, still astounded that they had accepted him so easily. "We've been waiting for Hanalee to bring home a man for quite some time now," Farling said in answer to Dan's astonished glance. "We've seen you around her and we guessed this was coming."
"When will you get married?" Triny asked. She had not taken her eyes off of him ever since he had walked into the door. He felt like an animal in the zoo that she was carefully examining for potential danger.
Dan nearly choked. Marriage? Whatever gave them that idea? He turned to Hanalee and was surprised to see a considering look on her face. "Whenever we feel like it, I suppose."
Dan choked again. Was it custom in this society to get married right away? Was there no courting involved? "I- yes. Um. W-Whenever we feel like it."
"Come," Farling said, "let us go smoke in honor of a safe return for all of us. The women can cook us a meal."
Dan stood up nervously and followed Farling to the smoking room where he was given a pipe. Dan lit it and figured it shouldn't be too much different from a cigarette. He sucked in the smoke and nearly choked to death on the ashes.
"Haven't you ever smoked before?" Farling asked, taking a seat.
"It's uh- been awhile."
"Where are you from Lad? You have an accent I've not heard before."
Dan couldn't stop the grin from coming on his face. "Very, very far away."
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"The battle is over," Théoden called. "And we have paid many lives for our victory. Let us remember those who gave their blood to defend our country."
Aurora and the others raised their glasses and drained them, each reflecting on the dark moments of the Battle of Helm's Deep.
--
"Good hell, I think they're drunk," Aurora said later, bordering somewhere along deeply amused and weary. Merry and Pippin were bellowing a song and dancing drunkenly on a table in the middle of a crowded room. Equally drunk men cheered them on, pounding their wooden cups on the tables.
"Ah, they've got spirit," Scott said, raising his cup as Merry and Pippin finished their show. "Wish you'd let me get drunk."
Aurora rolled her eyes. "Not today."
"Yes master," Scott replied, bowing in mock deference.
Aurora laughed and kissed him lightly before grabbing his hand. "It's stuffy, lets go outside."
They made their way through the crowd of drunken people, past guards who stood before the walls, and out to a balcony that overlooked Edoras and it's surrounding lands.
"Where'd Dan go?" Aurora asked as she surveyed the village.
"God only knows," Scott replied. His arms were wrapped around her waist and his chin rested on her shoulder as they looked at the stars and at the village that was becoming increasingly dark as lights flickered out in the houses.
"Probably with Hanalee somewhere," she offered, failing to stifle a yawn.
"Tired?" Scott asked kissing her on the cheek.
"Very," she replied.
"Come on then, let's go to the hall."
Scott took her hand and led her out of the balcony. Legolas grinned at them as he passed and made his own way to the parapet. He wore a gray cloak that seemed to blend in with the night and his blonde hair was barely visible underneath his hood.
"Aren't you tired?" Aurora asked Legolas before she entered the hall.
"Not yet," he replied.
"Goodnight," she called back and walked into the room. Different colored blankets were strewn about the floor and soft pillow's lined the bottom for extra comfort.
Snores filled the chamber and sheets rustled as people fought to find a comfortable place or else fighting bad dreams that were bound to haunt them after Helm's Deep. Aurora and Scott made their way to a corner, carefully avoiding Gimli who was snoring loud enough to wake an entire battalion of Orcs fifty miles away.
Aurora watched Scott uncertainly. "Um, I guess it'd be okay to just. . .um. . .er. . .lie together, wouldn't it?"
"Yah," he replied nervously.
So they crawled under one set of thick blankets and Scott wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her closer. She held onto his hand, which was resting on her stomach, and burrowed her head closer to his chest.
"You're warm," she said.
Scott laughed. "Thanks I think."
Aurora suddenly started giggling. She tried to stifle it at first but failed miserably and ended up snorting like a pig.
"What?" Scott asked, not sure what she found so funny.
"This has got to be the first time in your life that you've laid down with a girl and done nothing."
Scott grinned. "Well I can fix that," his hand slid up her shirt and started tickling her stomach.
"Hey!" she whispered loudly, not wanting to wake anyone up. "No fair!"
Scott didn't listen and kept tickling her. Soon Aurora burst out in strangled giggles. "Stop! I'll wake everyone up."
"Alright, I win." Scott said smugly.
"You win this time," Aurora agreed mischievously. "So um. . .how many girls have you slept with?"
Scott shrugged. "I lost count."
"Are you being serious?" Aurora asked, feeling somehow jealous of the women she had never met.
"I'm no angel Aurora. This trip has changed the person that I am now but not the one that I used to be."
She turned her head and kissed him lightly on the lips. "Fair enough."
Scott returned the kiss, then lay back on the pillow. "Don't get me started," he said seriously.
Aurora laughed nervously. "Not now."
Scott kissed her nose and shut his eyes. "Not now."
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A/n: Kind of boring, I admit. I just wanted to work on relationships a little more. Heh. ^_^. Thanks for reading! Please be kind and review!
Oye. . .btw. . . I think we all know the next step is a sex scene in Scott and Aurora's relationship, right? I need to know how detailed you people's want it. I can go so detailed that it's barely rated R. . .or I could go mildly detailed so you get the basics. . .or I could go very, very light so that you barely know that it's happening at all. It's all up to you, I leave their fate in your hands. It won't be for awhile. . .well. . .sort of awhile, but I need to know now so I can get working on it. ^_^