Note from Nikki
Well, here it is! The final chapter. stars sobbing uncontrollably this story was fun to write and I enjoyed all of you guys, my wonderful reviewers. This is, believe it or not, the first story I have ever written and completed in the history of my life. So, it's very weird for it to be at an end. It's just. . .weird! I can do a sequel but I'm not sure if I will or not. I guess it just depends. If I do, I will have to take a break before I start it! Hehe! You have all been so wonderful, especially when my dad was in his accident. He is improving so I must thank you for all your prayers and concern. Well everyone, thank you! You are the best reviewers in the world. Love you all!
Nikki
Final Reviewer Notes sob
Aragorn Elessar: Aw! Yes, sadly this story does have to come to an end. It's not very good though, but thanks for saying it. hugz I really appreciate your reviews! They are always so encouraging and helpful and you are such a great person. Thank you for everything! hugz
Mojo: You are so wonderful girl! You're so supportive and helpful and you have been with me every step of the way on this story. Thank you for always sticking with me and the story, all through its ups and downs. Thank you hunni! I love ya!
LoverofLegolas: You are great! Your reviews are always fun to read and I love hearing from you. Whenever I get a review alert in my inbox and I find that it's from you, I get this big smile on my face. Thanks for staying with me and this story through everything. I love ya! hugz
Vorserkeien: Whew. Here I am, finally this piece of crap has come to an end. . .hey! Look at that! It rhymes! clears throat you have been such a wonderful reviewer. Throughout this story I've always been excited to get a review from you and you're one that really encouraged me to keep going. Thank you! Love ya!
Lds-sunshinegirl: You are one of the best people I know. You were great when my Dad was in his accident and you really made me feel a lot better by praying for him and for continuing to support this story. Thank you for everything! I'm glad you liked the marriage thing and I agree with you, weddings are so fun and beautiful! Thanks for everything!
Crecy: I'm so glad that you liked the wedding. And yes, I am out of school muahahahaha choke cough sputter hehe, where do you live? Well, thank you so much for all of your support! You have been with me since the beginning and your reviews have always brightened my day. Thanks for everything! Love ya!
Oil Pastel: Lmao! Well, the Scott in my story WAS a creep. Now he's alright. The other Scott, on the other hand, is definitely a creep! WoW! I didn't know that I started this last year in march. That's insane!! That just hit me. . .whoa. shakes head anyway, thanks for everything hunni! I love ya so much! muah
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Aurora woke early the next morning, shielding her eyes from the bright sunlight filtering into their room. Aragorn had given them this special room in the castle in honor of their new marriage. It was very beautiful and was untouched from the destruction of the rest of the Castle.
"Morning sleepyhead," Scott said from the balcony. He walked into the room and kissed her deeply and helped her up.
"Well, you can't blame me for being tired," Aurora said teasingly. "That was one hell of a night."
Scott grinned and wrapped his arms around her, slowly lowering her onto the bed once more. His lips moved from her lips to her neck and Aurora giggled.
They were interrupted by a knock at the door and Scott and Aurora leapt up, hurriedly pulling on their clothes. Grinning sheepishly, they dashed to the door and were startled to see Dan with his weaponry on.
"Where are you going?" Scott asked bluntly.
Dan smiled sadly and gestured around their room. "This is great."
"Where are you going?" Scott repeated.
Dan sighed. "Hey, come with me for a minute, okay?"
Aurora felt suddenly nervous as she and Scott followed Dan down the corridors and into the front of the Castle. Legolas, Gimli, Sam, Merry, Pippin, and Frodo stood waiting by, they were all holding horses and they seemed to be waiting for something.
"We've already said goodbye to Aragorn and Arwen," Dan said lightly.
"We?" Aurora gasped, her heart suddenly sinking with fear.
Dan shook his head sadly. "I don't belong here Aurora. I can't belong here. She died right over there." Dan pointed to the battlefield, to the very spot where Hanalee had taken her last breaths.
"Dan," Scott said seriously.
Dan shook his head, a strange smile on his face. "I'm not made to settle down and stay in one place. I'm going with Legolas and Gimli. We're going to explore Fangorn forest and the caves behind Helm's Deep. I've got another adventure waiting for me."
"But you can't leave us," Aurora said, tears beginning to slide slowly down her face. "You can't."
Dan raised his hand and wiped away his sister's tears. "I'll come back. I just- I need to get away for awhile. I can't just sit here and wallow in self pity. I need to keep myself occupied. I can't just sit around here and do nothing."
"But-"
"Hey," Dan said cheerfully. "Don't act as if I'm going to die. This time around there will be no Orcs for me to kill. It's just a little exploring. I'll be back guys."
Aurora nodded, her lip trembling. "And where are you hobbits off to?"
"Home," Sam said fondly.
Frodo nodded. "We've been away for too long. The Shire calls us."
"So you're all just leaving us?" Scott asked grumpily.
"Hey, you're married now," Dan said. "You guys need time alone anyway."
Aurora sighed and she leapt forward and gave her brother a tight hug. "Be careful, alright? If I don't hear from you, I will hunt you down."
Dan mocked fear, smiled, then kissed his sister on her forehead. "Don't worry about me."
Scott moved forward next while Aurora went and said goodbye to everyone else. He and Dan shook hands, grinned awkwardly, and then went in for a one armed hug.
"Take care of my sister," Dan said seriously.
"I'll take that job," Scott replied. "You just take care of yourself."
Scott proceeded to bid everyone else goodbye and soon the horses had left. Scott and Aurora waved as they left and then turned back to the castle sadly.
"Now what?" Scott asked.
Aurora shrugged. "I don't know. But I guess that's the beauty of it. We can do anything we want now."
"Did you say goodbye?" a voice interrupted.
Aragorn walked proudly toward them. He looked happier than they had ever seen them and he was smiling brightly.
"Yes, they just left."
"Well, you better return to your room. I'll have you know that they are officially yours. I signed the papers this morning."
Aurora and Scott smiled. "Thank you Aragorn."
"Thank you," Aragorn replied seriously. "You two are very brave and deserve the best."
"We would like to join your military," Aurora said quickly, glancing at Scott. They had discussed this last night and had agreed that they would gladly fight for Aragorn again.
Aragorn shook his head. "I have no military. There will be no war in my time. We live in peace."
Aurora and Scott grinned, bowed, and made their way back to their rooms where they spent the remainder of the day celebrating their wedding.
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Later that night Aurora rested her head against Scott's strong, warm shoulder.
She thought about her adventure and about all that she had been through and about how she had changed. She had arrived to this land as a worried brat who cared about no one but herself. She had hated herself and all that she represented and more than this, she had hated Scott.
And now she stood here, proud of who she was and resting in Scott's arms, covered with nothing but a blanket. Things had changed, she had changed. And she was proud of the person that she had become.
Her life had been a puzzle, pieces scattered about in confusion. And now they had all slowly come together. She knew who she was, what she stood for, and who she loved.
"What are you thinking?" Scott asked her suddenly.
"About everything. All that we've been through."
Scott smiled and pulled her closer. "Our adventure is not over. We don't really mean to sit around in Gondor forever, do we?"
Aurora grinned. "No, we most certainly do not."
The couple fell into silence once more and simply laid with one another, watching the sun sink behind the hole that was once Mordor. The adventure with the Ring was over. But the adventure of their lives had many more pages to go.
Well, here it is! The final chapter. stars sobbing uncontrollably this story was fun to write and I enjoyed all of you guys, my wonderful reviewers. This is, believe it or not, the first story I have ever written and completed in the history of my life. So, it's very weird for it to be at an end. It's just. . .weird! I can do a sequel but I'm not sure if I will or not. I guess it just depends. If I do, I will have to take a break before I start it! Hehe! You have all been so wonderful, especially when my dad was in his accident. He is improving so I must thank you for all your prayers and concern. Well everyone, thank you! You are the best reviewers in the world. Love you all!
Nikki
Final Reviewer Notes sob
Aragorn Elessar: Aw! Yes, sadly this story does have to come to an end. It's not very good though, but thanks for saying it. hugz I really appreciate your reviews! They are always so encouraging and helpful and you are such a great person. Thank you for everything! hugz
Mojo: You are so wonderful girl! You're so supportive and helpful and you have been with me every step of the way on this story. Thank you for always sticking with me and the story, all through its ups and downs. Thank you hunni! I love ya!
LoverofLegolas: You are great! Your reviews are always fun to read and I love hearing from you. Whenever I get a review alert in my inbox and I find that it's from you, I get this big smile on my face. Thanks for staying with me and this story through everything. I love ya! hugz
Vorserkeien: Whew. Here I am, finally this piece of crap has come to an end. . .hey! Look at that! It rhymes! clears throat you have been such a wonderful reviewer. Throughout this story I've always been excited to get a review from you and you're one that really encouraged me to keep going. Thank you! Love ya!
Lds-sunshinegirl: You are one of the best people I know. You were great when my Dad was in his accident and you really made me feel a lot better by praying for him and for continuing to support this story. Thank you for everything! I'm glad you liked the marriage thing and I agree with you, weddings are so fun and beautiful! Thanks for everything!
Crecy: I'm so glad that you liked the wedding. And yes, I am out of school muahahahaha choke cough sputter hehe, where do you live? Well, thank you so much for all of your support! You have been with me since the beginning and your reviews have always brightened my day. Thanks for everything! Love ya!
Oil Pastel: Lmao! Well, the Scott in my story WAS a creep. Now he's alright. The other Scott, on the other hand, is definitely a creep! WoW! I didn't know that I started this last year in march. That's insane!! That just hit me. . .whoa. shakes head anyway, thanks for everything hunni! I love ya so much! muah
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Aurora woke early the next morning, shielding her eyes from the bright sunlight filtering into their room. Aragorn had given them this special room in the castle in honor of their new marriage. It was very beautiful and was untouched from the destruction of the rest of the Castle.
"Morning sleepyhead," Scott said from the balcony. He walked into the room and kissed her deeply and helped her up.
"Well, you can't blame me for being tired," Aurora said teasingly. "That was one hell of a night."
Scott grinned and wrapped his arms around her, slowly lowering her onto the bed once more. His lips moved from her lips to her neck and Aurora giggled.
They were interrupted by a knock at the door and Scott and Aurora leapt up, hurriedly pulling on their clothes. Grinning sheepishly, they dashed to the door and were startled to see Dan with his weaponry on.
"Where are you going?" Scott asked bluntly.
Dan smiled sadly and gestured around their room. "This is great."
"Where are you going?" Scott repeated.
Dan sighed. "Hey, come with me for a minute, okay?"
Aurora felt suddenly nervous as she and Scott followed Dan down the corridors and into the front of the Castle. Legolas, Gimli, Sam, Merry, Pippin, and Frodo stood waiting by, they were all holding horses and they seemed to be waiting for something.
"We've already said goodbye to Aragorn and Arwen," Dan said lightly.
"We?" Aurora gasped, her heart suddenly sinking with fear.
Dan shook his head sadly. "I don't belong here Aurora. I can't belong here. She died right over there." Dan pointed to the battlefield, to the very spot where Hanalee had taken her last breaths.
"Dan," Scott said seriously.
Dan shook his head, a strange smile on his face. "I'm not made to settle down and stay in one place. I'm going with Legolas and Gimli. We're going to explore Fangorn forest and the caves behind Helm's Deep. I've got another adventure waiting for me."
"But you can't leave us," Aurora said, tears beginning to slide slowly down her face. "You can't."
Dan raised his hand and wiped away his sister's tears. "I'll come back. I just- I need to get away for awhile. I can't just sit here and wallow in self pity. I need to keep myself occupied. I can't just sit around here and do nothing."
"But-"
"Hey," Dan said cheerfully. "Don't act as if I'm going to die. This time around there will be no Orcs for me to kill. It's just a little exploring. I'll be back guys."
Aurora nodded, her lip trembling. "And where are you hobbits off to?"
"Home," Sam said fondly.
Frodo nodded. "We've been away for too long. The Shire calls us."
"So you're all just leaving us?" Scott asked grumpily.
"Hey, you're married now," Dan said. "You guys need time alone anyway."
Aurora sighed and she leapt forward and gave her brother a tight hug. "Be careful, alright? If I don't hear from you, I will hunt you down."
Dan mocked fear, smiled, then kissed his sister on her forehead. "Don't worry about me."
Scott moved forward next while Aurora went and said goodbye to everyone else. He and Dan shook hands, grinned awkwardly, and then went in for a one armed hug.
"Take care of my sister," Dan said seriously.
"I'll take that job," Scott replied. "You just take care of yourself."
Scott proceeded to bid everyone else goodbye and soon the horses had left. Scott and Aurora waved as they left and then turned back to the castle sadly.
"Now what?" Scott asked.
Aurora shrugged. "I don't know. But I guess that's the beauty of it. We can do anything we want now."
"Did you say goodbye?" a voice interrupted.
Aragorn walked proudly toward them. He looked happier than they had ever seen them and he was smiling brightly.
"Yes, they just left."
"Well, you better return to your room. I'll have you know that they are officially yours. I signed the papers this morning."
Aurora and Scott smiled. "Thank you Aragorn."
"Thank you," Aragorn replied seriously. "You two are very brave and deserve the best."
"We would like to join your military," Aurora said quickly, glancing at Scott. They had discussed this last night and had agreed that they would gladly fight for Aragorn again.
Aragorn shook his head. "I have no military. There will be no war in my time. We live in peace."
Aurora and Scott grinned, bowed, and made their way back to their rooms where they spent the remainder of the day celebrating their wedding.
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Later that night Aurora rested her head against Scott's strong, warm shoulder.
She thought about her adventure and about all that she had been through and about how she had changed. She had arrived to this land as a worried brat who cared about no one but herself. She had hated herself and all that she represented and more than this, she had hated Scott.
And now she stood here, proud of who she was and resting in Scott's arms, covered with nothing but a blanket. Things had changed, she had changed. And she was proud of the person that she had become.
Her life had been a puzzle, pieces scattered about in confusion. And now they had all slowly come together. She knew who she was, what she stood for, and who she loved.
"What are you thinking?" Scott asked her suddenly.
"About everything. All that we've been through."
Scott smiled and pulled her closer. "Our adventure is not over. We don't really mean to sit around in Gondor forever, do we?"
Aurora grinned. "No, we most certainly do not."
The couple fell into silence once more and simply laid with one another, watching the sun sink behind the hole that was once Mordor. The adventure with the Ring was over. But the adventure of their lives had many more pages to go.