Faulkner: Aw what the hell. Heres the disclaimer. I only own Ratchet/Aerin.
I don't own the purty elves or the cute Hobbits. Nor the smelly dwarves and
the old wizards. And unfortunately, neither do I own the very manly men!
Pinky: And absolutely no ugly creatures (Me: *cough* orcsandSauron *cough*).
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Ratchet was having a lovely time sleeping. Whatever she was in was extremely warm and comfy. It was wrapped around her and giving off a sense of safety. Every once in a while it moved slightly. But she didn't care, as long as she could sleep.
Boromir loved the feel of the warm body that was on him. It gave him a good feeling somehow. He wrapped his arms around it and pulled it closer to him. It eagerly snuggled against him and made a sound that was akin to a sigh.
The two were cuddled up against each other and were loving every minute of it. Even though they didn't exactly realize *who* it was they were sleeping against.
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The Hobbits were slightly worried about Boromir and Ratchet. The other members of the Fellowship had returned, but Boromir and Ratchet were still missing. Aragorn had a slight inkling to what the two humans were about. He asked the Hobbits which direction they went and followed.
After 20 minutes of walking he started to doubt Pippin's instructions. The little trouble-maker must have mistaken which way they went. 'His mind was probably on food when I asked him and he just pointed in any random direction' Aragorn thought to himself with a sigh.
Then he stumbled into a small clearing.
All nice and cozy together on the forest floor were Boromir and Ratchet. Aragorn had to supress the laugh that came to him at the sight. Ratchet had her face buried in Boromir's neck and her arms were lightly resting on his chest. Boromir had his arms tightly wrapped around the girls waist and had one of his legs over both of hers.
Boromir had a smug smile on his face, and Aragorn would bet his sword that Ratchet was smiling too. He ran back to the pavilion where the Fellowship was staying and made Legolas follow him to the clearing.
"What is it my friend?" Legolas asked curiously.
"I'm going to show you a very peculiar sight." Aragorn replied. When they were close he motioned to Legolas to be extra quiet.
When the elf prince saw the two a smile slowly appeared on his face. He wacthed the two for a minute before starting on his way back.
"That was a little unexpected." Legolas said.
"I thought that something like this might happen." Aragorn commented.
"How so?"
"Have you not noticed how his glance often strays towards her? And when we first got to Lorien how he volunteered to carry her?" Aragorn was grinning at Boromir's attraction to Ratchet.
"Yes, I guess I have noticed." Legolas said thoughtfully. He thought back to Moria when he caught Boromir staring longingly at Ratchet when she had been resting with the Hobbits all cuddled up to her.
"I do not think we should tell the others. Let them figure it out on their own." Aragorn whispered to Legolas as they walked back.
"I agree."
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Boromir woke up and was slightly startled to find himself hugging Ratchet. He was downright embarassed when he noticed that his leg was over hers. He quickly removed it and shifted slightly. Ratchet moved her head even closer to his neck (if that was even possible). He felt and heard her deep inhale and her slow exhale of warm breath.
Boromir surpressed a shudder at the feel of her breath on his skin. 'Control yourself!' he mentally scolded. 'You are not some young lad obsessed with some girl.' He sighed and thought sarcasticly, 'You are a grown man lusting after a young woman.' Boromir frowned at himself and wondered how he let this happen.
Ratchet started to move and rolled off Boromir, who was caught unawares. She then rolled up into a ball. Her hand started to twitch and she started to shiver. Boromir watched this strange behavior with some curiosity and concern. He wondered if he should wake her up.
The thought just barely came into his mind when Ratchet woke up on her own. She suddenly opened her eyes and just stared at Boromir. He was sitting up and staring back at her. Ratchet smirked and said, "Have a nice nap?"
Boromir blinked and slowly returned her smirk. "Yes." he replied.
She sat up and stretched her arms. Then proceeded to crack her neck and back. Boromir just watched her with interest. Ratchet yawned and he noticed that she had unusually sharp teeth. He faintly wondered if that was normal.
"I'm going to get something to eat. You coming?" Ratchet asked as she stood up. Boromir followed and answered.
"Yes. I haven't eaten since breakfast, which was a little while ago."
They walked through the trees in silence. Both humans minds were elsewhere. But Ratchet was brought back to Middle-Earth suddenly when Boromir started speaking.
"Ratchet I..." he stopped and thought. Then tried again. "Are we friends?"
"Yeah, we are."
"Well, I hope we can be more than friends." Boromir had a whole flock of butterflies in his stomach as he started speaking. But he couldn't back down now. "I cannot deny that feelings have been growing in my heart for you. It all started when I first saw you the day I arrived in Rivendell. You were so full of energy and you showed it. I didn't know it then, but that was the first moment that I started to love you. As the days wore on, I became more aware of my feelings towards you. I started to get jealous of the Hobbits. They were always close to you. As close as I wanted to be. What i'm trying to say, is that I hope that my love might be returned, and not cast aside like a broken sword."
Ratchet stopped walking and stared at him. 'This must be who Kokuyo was talking about. I.... I don't know what to do....'
Boromir's eyes were pleading for her to answer. He was holding his breath, thinking that she was trying to find a way to let him down easily. Ratchet opened her mouth to answer, but the sound of voices stopped her.
"Ratchet! Ratchet, where did you go?" Merry, Frodo, Pippin, and Sam appeared and ran up to her. "C'mon Ratchet! You're gonna miss supper!" Pippin pulled on her sleeve and they started towards camp at a run, leaving Boromir in a daze.
Ratchet was pulled along and she quickly forgot about Boromir as her stomach started complaining. Then she started to race the Hobbits to camp, and of course, won.
All of the members of the Fellowship were assembled, including Boromir who appeared a few minutes after Ratchet and the Hobbits. They all sat at a table that had been set up and started to fill their plates with food. All of smelled good and tasted even better.
Once everyone was finished, the table was cleared and removed. Pippin immediatly went to Ratchet and made her remember something she promised.
"Ratchet?"
"Yeah Pip?"
"You said you would finish that song for me when you had time. Isn't now a good time?" he reasoned.
Ratchet looked at him, then snorted. "You Hobbits never miss a beat,do ya?"
"Miss a beat?" Pippin asked. "What does that mean?"
"Never mind." Ratchet shook her head. "I think i'll start the song from the beginning. Partly because I don't remember where we left off and partly because it sounds funny if you just jump right in. Now let's get comfortable cause the song is a little lengthy."
The Hobbits found comfortable spots on tree roots or the ground. The rest of the Fellowship decided that they wanted to listen in, so found good sitting spots. Ratchet cleared her throat and began to sing.
"Don't make fun of it! Don't destroy it! Don't cheapen it!
That one thing everyone has that they won't give up.
Only love! Only dreams! Only you!
Those are the only things I won't let go, ever.
On nights when I can't settle down no matter what,
I just want to throw anything and everything away.
Don't bitch and complain, just open the door, ya know.
I don't have time to quibble with you.
I want to fly all over the place.
I wanna throw caution to the wind.
It isn't because i've lost anything.
It's because nothings even started yet."
The whole of Lorien seemed to quiet and listen to Ratchet sing. One person in particular drifted over to where the Fellowship was and listened intently with piercing blue eyes. He made sure not to make any noise as he watched and listened.
"Don't make fun of it! Don't destroy it! Don't cheapen it!
That one thing everyone has that they won't give up.
Only love! Only dreams! Only you!
Those are the only things I won't let go, ever.
What do you want? What do you wanna do? Where do you wanna go?
Cut through the darkness and run to grab what you want through the night.
Sometimes i'll let my guard down to your kindness,
But sometimes I worry.
I've been doing whatever I want as much as I wanted to,
But to tell the truth, to be with you is the best.
Believing, I want us to believe in each other.
I want it to be as plain as black and white.
Because it's not just intensity
Because it's not just gentleness...."
The whole Fellowship watched as Ratchet relaxed. She seemed to be letting her own guard down. She even let herself smile a little.
"Don't make fun of it! Don't destroy it! Don't cheapen it!
Who do I wanna hold? I should know.
Only love! Only dreams! Only you!
I can't protect even those unless I get moving.
Even if I get hurt, or I hurt someone, or I have to take the long way,
With my heart as it is, tumbling as I am, i'll pierce through the night
Don't make fun of it! Don't destroy it! Don't cheapen it!
That one thing everyone has that they won't give up.
Only love! Only dreams! Only you!
Those are the only things I won't let go, ever.
Holding each other, getting hurt, the loss.....
Everyone hurts the one they hold most dear.
Anyway, I just can't understand
Being shackled with a promise.... I can't put my finger on it....
What do you want? What do you wanna do? Where do you wanna go?
Cut through the dark and run to grab what you want through the night."
Ratchet looked at the members of the Fellowship and grinned. "I was that bad?" she teased.
"No. You were wonderful." Legolas whispered.
"Whew. That's a relief. I thought I stunk up the whole of Lothlorien. That would be kinda embarassing."
Everyone laughed and chatted. They didn't notice Haldir approach until Aragorn stopped in the middle of his sentence and turned to the captain of the Galadhrim. Aragorn greeted him and asked what he wished of the Fellowship.
"I would like to speak with you and the prince." he said. "In private."
Legolas looked at Aragorn then stood up and followed the elf with Aragorn not far behind. They walked far out of sight or hearing and stopped under a giant mallorn tree. Haldir looked around to see if anyone was near before talking again.
(AN: Anything between are in elvish. I might revise it one day so the elvish words are actually IN the chapter. Enjoy!)
You know about the relationship that the Stewards son is starting with the girl? Haldir accused.
Yes. We know Aragorn replied.
He is being tempted. I can see it and feel it. If the relationship developes any further she will become attached to him. Then what will happen if he tries to take it? Haldir blue eyes were flashing. What is left of her spirit and resolve will disapear.
We know that also. Legolas replied quietly.
Then how can you two let it go on? You are taking a big risk.
The reward is greater than the risk. We have a glimpse of what has happened in her life. She should not have been treated like that. He is giving her what she never had. Boromir never meant to be tempted by it. He will fight it all the harder because of her. Aragorn explained.
Are you so sure?
Why do you care? Legolas asked. Then he grinned in understanding. I think the captain has a crush!
What?! Haldir exclaimed. NO! You silly prince, that is not why I care!
Aragorn also grinned. Oh really? Then what is the real reason? Haldir blushed and explained as calmly as he could without throttling the future king's.
I looked in her eyes when she was wounded by the arrow. She was vulnerable and accidently let me see her true soul. I saw many things that I did not like. One of them i'm not sure if I should tell you about or wait until she does.
Legolas and Aragorn processed this new information.
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"What do you think they're talking about?" Merry asked.
"Who know's, who cares." Ratchet shrugged. "Probably plans for when we leave or some boring stuff like that."
The Hobbits talked about what the two elvesand one man might be talking about. Then talked about funny times in the Shire, where they lived. Then Ratchet had another request.
"Ratchet? Could you sing us another song Please?" Frodo asked.
"What is it with you Hobbits andd my singing, eh? You guys are gonna make me go hoarse."
"Please Miss Ratchet." Sam got in on it.
"Pleeeeeeeeeeease?" Merry and Pippin begged in unison.
"Oh, for crying out loud! Fine! But if I lose my voice you guys are gonna pay dearly!"
The Hobbits cheered and waited. Gimli grumbled something and Boromir just stared at Ratchet with distant eyes.
"Desperate for changing
Starving for truth
I'm closer to where I started
I'm chasing after you
I'm falling even more in love with you
Letting go of all i've held on to
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hanging by a moment here with you."
Nobody noticed as a disgruntled Haldir and a thougtful Legolas and Aragorn came back.
"Forgetting all i'm lacking
Completely incomplete
I'll take your invitation
If you take all of me."
Something else that escaped everyones attention was the way that Ratchet stared Boromir in the eyes.
"I'm falling even more in love with you
Letting go of all i've held on to
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hanging by a moment here with you
I'm living for the only thing I know
I'm running and not quite sure where to go
Just hanging by a moment here with you
There's nothing else to lose
There's nothing else to find
There's nothing in the world
That can change my mind
There is nothing else
There is nothing else."
Boromir wondered what she was trying to say. Ratchet was staring at him intensely and he couldn't figure out what she was trying to tell him.
"Desperate for changing
Starving for truth
I'm closer to where I started
I'm chasing after you
I'm falling even more in love with you
Letting go of all i've held on to
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hanging by a moment here with you
I'm living for the only thing I know
I'm running and not quite sure where to go
And I don't know what i'm diving into
Just hanging by a moment here with you.
Just hanging by a moment
Hanging by a moment
Hanging by a moment
Hanging by a moment here with you."
The Hobbits clapped and started talking with Ratchet, who was still staring at Boromir. Boromir just stared blankly back. He still didn't get it.
Then it hit him.
He had just gotten his answer.
Boromir smiled in pure joy for the first time in months.
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Faulkner: I know I know. It was sappy. So help me God, it was sappy!
Pinky: That was Hanging By A Moment by Lifehouse.
CrystalMeth: ::dagger being held at his throat:: Please R/R.
Pinky: And absolutely no ugly creatures (Me: *cough* orcsandSauron *cough*).
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Ratchet was having a lovely time sleeping. Whatever she was in was extremely warm and comfy. It was wrapped around her and giving off a sense of safety. Every once in a while it moved slightly. But she didn't care, as long as she could sleep.
Boromir loved the feel of the warm body that was on him. It gave him a good feeling somehow. He wrapped his arms around it and pulled it closer to him. It eagerly snuggled against him and made a sound that was akin to a sigh.
The two were cuddled up against each other and were loving every minute of it. Even though they didn't exactly realize *who* it was they were sleeping against.
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The Hobbits were slightly worried about Boromir and Ratchet. The other members of the Fellowship had returned, but Boromir and Ratchet were still missing. Aragorn had a slight inkling to what the two humans were about. He asked the Hobbits which direction they went and followed.
After 20 minutes of walking he started to doubt Pippin's instructions. The little trouble-maker must have mistaken which way they went. 'His mind was probably on food when I asked him and he just pointed in any random direction' Aragorn thought to himself with a sigh.
Then he stumbled into a small clearing.
All nice and cozy together on the forest floor were Boromir and Ratchet. Aragorn had to supress the laugh that came to him at the sight. Ratchet had her face buried in Boromir's neck and her arms were lightly resting on his chest. Boromir had his arms tightly wrapped around the girls waist and had one of his legs over both of hers.
Boromir had a smug smile on his face, and Aragorn would bet his sword that Ratchet was smiling too. He ran back to the pavilion where the Fellowship was staying and made Legolas follow him to the clearing.
"What is it my friend?" Legolas asked curiously.
"I'm going to show you a very peculiar sight." Aragorn replied. When they were close he motioned to Legolas to be extra quiet.
When the elf prince saw the two a smile slowly appeared on his face. He wacthed the two for a minute before starting on his way back.
"That was a little unexpected." Legolas said.
"I thought that something like this might happen." Aragorn commented.
"How so?"
"Have you not noticed how his glance often strays towards her? And when we first got to Lorien how he volunteered to carry her?" Aragorn was grinning at Boromir's attraction to Ratchet.
"Yes, I guess I have noticed." Legolas said thoughtfully. He thought back to Moria when he caught Boromir staring longingly at Ratchet when she had been resting with the Hobbits all cuddled up to her.
"I do not think we should tell the others. Let them figure it out on their own." Aragorn whispered to Legolas as they walked back.
"I agree."
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Boromir woke up and was slightly startled to find himself hugging Ratchet. He was downright embarassed when he noticed that his leg was over hers. He quickly removed it and shifted slightly. Ratchet moved her head even closer to his neck (if that was even possible). He felt and heard her deep inhale and her slow exhale of warm breath.
Boromir surpressed a shudder at the feel of her breath on his skin. 'Control yourself!' he mentally scolded. 'You are not some young lad obsessed with some girl.' He sighed and thought sarcasticly, 'You are a grown man lusting after a young woman.' Boromir frowned at himself and wondered how he let this happen.
Ratchet started to move and rolled off Boromir, who was caught unawares. She then rolled up into a ball. Her hand started to twitch and she started to shiver. Boromir watched this strange behavior with some curiosity and concern. He wondered if he should wake her up.
The thought just barely came into his mind when Ratchet woke up on her own. She suddenly opened her eyes and just stared at Boromir. He was sitting up and staring back at her. Ratchet smirked and said, "Have a nice nap?"
Boromir blinked and slowly returned her smirk. "Yes." he replied.
She sat up and stretched her arms. Then proceeded to crack her neck and back. Boromir just watched her with interest. Ratchet yawned and he noticed that she had unusually sharp teeth. He faintly wondered if that was normal.
"I'm going to get something to eat. You coming?" Ratchet asked as she stood up. Boromir followed and answered.
"Yes. I haven't eaten since breakfast, which was a little while ago."
They walked through the trees in silence. Both humans minds were elsewhere. But Ratchet was brought back to Middle-Earth suddenly when Boromir started speaking.
"Ratchet I..." he stopped and thought. Then tried again. "Are we friends?"
"Yeah, we are."
"Well, I hope we can be more than friends." Boromir had a whole flock of butterflies in his stomach as he started speaking. But he couldn't back down now. "I cannot deny that feelings have been growing in my heart for you. It all started when I first saw you the day I arrived in Rivendell. You were so full of energy and you showed it. I didn't know it then, but that was the first moment that I started to love you. As the days wore on, I became more aware of my feelings towards you. I started to get jealous of the Hobbits. They were always close to you. As close as I wanted to be. What i'm trying to say, is that I hope that my love might be returned, and not cast aside like a broken sword."
Ratchet stopped walking and stared at him. 'This must be who Kokuyo was talking about. I.... I don't know what to do....'
Boromir's eyes were pleading for her to answer. He was holding his breath, thinking that she was trying to find a way to let him down easily. Ratchet opened her mouth to answer, but the sound of voices stopped her.
"Ratchet! Ratchet, where did you go?" Merry, Frodo, Pippin, and Sam appeared and ran up to her. "C'mon Ratchet! You're gonna miss supper!" Pippin pulled on her sleeve and they started towards camp at a run, leaving Boromir in a daze.
Ratchet was pulled along and she quickly forgot about Boromir as her stomach started complaining. Then she started to race the Hobbits to camp, and of course, won.
All of the members of the Fellowship were assembled, including Boromir who appeared a few minutes after Ratchet and the Hobbits. They all sat at a table that had been set up and started to fill their plates with food. All of smelled good and tasted even better.
Once everyone was finished, the table was cleared and removed. Pippin immediatly went to Ratchet and made her remember something she promised.
"Ratchet?"
"Yeah Pip?"
"You said you would finish that song for me when you had time. Isn't now a good time?" he reasoned.
Ratchet looked at him, then snorted. "You Hobbits never miss a beat,do ya?"
"Miss a beat?" Pippin asked. "What does that mean?"
"Never mind." Ratchet shook her head. "I think i'll start the song from the beginning. Partly because I don't remember where we left off and partly because it sounds funny if you just jump right in. Now let's get comfortable cause the song is a little lengthy."
The Hobbits found comfortable spots on tree roots or the ground. The rest of the Fellowship decided that they wanted to listen in, so found good sitting spots. Ratchet cleared her throat and began to sing.
"Don't make fun of it! Don't destroy it! Don't cheapen it!
That one thing everyone has that they won't give up.
Only love! Only dreams! Only you!
Those are the only things I won't let go, ever.
On nights when I can't settle down no matter what,
I just want to throw anything and everything away.
Don't bitch and complain, just open the door, ya know.
I don't have time to quibble with you.
I want to fly all over the place.
I wanna throw caution to the wind.
It isn't because i've lost anything.
It's because nothings even started yet."
The whole of Lorien seemed to quiet and listen to Ratchet sing. One person in particular drifted over to where the Fellowship was and listened intently with piercing blue eyes. He made sure not to make any noise as he watched and listened.
"Don't make fun of it! Don't destroy it! Don't cheapen it!
That one thing everyone has that they won't give up.
Only love! Only dreams! Only you!
Those are the only things I won't let go, ever.
What do you want? What do you wanna do? Where do you wanna go?
Cut through the darkness and run to grab what you want through the night.
Sometimes i'll let my guard down to your kindness,
But sometimes I worry.
I've been doing whatever I want as much as I wanted to,
But to tell the truth, to be with you is the best.
Believing, I want us to believe in each other.
I want it to be as plain as black and white.
Because it's not just intensity
Because it's not just gentleness...."
The whole Fellowship watched as Ratchet relaxed. She seemed to be letting her own guard down. She even let herself smile a little.
"Don't make fun of it! Don't destroy it! Don't cheapen it!
Who do I wanna hold? I should know.
Only love! Only dreams! Only you!
I can't protect even those unless I get moving.
Even if I get hurt, or I hurt someone, or I have to take the long way,
With my heart as it is, tumbling as I am, i'll pierce through the night
Don't make fun of it! Don't destroy it! Don't cheapen it!
That one thing everyone has that they won't give up.
Only love! Only dreams! Only you!
Those are the only things I won't let go, ever.
Holding each other, getting hurt, the loss.....
Everyone hurts the one they hold most dear.
Anyway, I just can't understand
Being shackled with a promise.... I can't put my finger on it....
What do you want? What do you wanna do? Where do you wanna go?
Cut through the dark and run to grab what you want through the night."
Ratchet looked at the members of the Fellowship and grinned. "I was that bad?" she teased.
"No. You were wonderful." Legolas whispered.
"Whew. That's a relief. I thought I stunk up the whole of Lothlorien. That would be kinda embarassing."
Everyone laughed and chatted. They didn't notice Haldir approach until Aragorn stopped in the middle of his sentence and turned to the captain of the Galadhrim. Aragorn greeted him and asked what he wished of the Fellowship.
"I would like to speak with you and the prince." he said. "In private."
Legolas looked at Aragorn then stood up and followed the elf with Aragorn not far behind. They walked far out of sight or hearing and stopped under a giant mallorn tree. Haldir looked around to see if anyone was near before talking again.
(AN: Anything between are in elvish. I might revise it one day so the elvish words are actually IN the chapter. Enjoy!)
You know about the relationship that the Stewards son is starting with the girl? Haldir accused.
Yes. We know Aragorn replied.
He is being tempted. I can see it and feel it. If the relationship developes any further she will become attached to him. Then what will happen if he tries to take it? Haldir blue eyes were flashing. What is left of her spirit and resolve will disapear.
We know that also. Legolas replied quietly.
Then how can you two let it go on? You are taking a big risk.
The reward is greater than the risk. We have a glimpse of what has happened in her life. She should not have been treated like that. He is giving her what she never had. Boromir never meant to be tempted by it. He will fight it all the harder because of her. Aragorn explained.
Are you so sure?
Why do you care? Legolas asked. Then he grinned in understanding. I think the captain has a crush!
What?! Haldir exclaimed. NO! You silly prince, that is not why I care!
Aragorn also grinned. Oh really? Then what is the real reason? Haldir blushed and explained as calmly as he could without throttling the future king's.
I looked in her eyes when she was wounded by the arrow. She was vulnerable and accidently let me see her true soul. I saw many things that I did not like. One of them i'm not sure if I should tell you about or wait until she does.
Legolas and Aragorn processed this new information.
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"What do you think they're talking about?" Merry asked.
"Who know's, who cares." Ratchet shrugged. "Probably plans for when we leave or some boring stuff like that."
The Hobbits talked about what the two elvesand one man might be talking about. Then talked about funny times in the Shire, where they lived. Then Ratchet had another request.
"Ratchet? Could you sing us another song Please?" Frodo asked.
"What is it with you Hobbits andd my singing, eh? You guys are gonna make me go hoarse."
"Please Miss Ratchet." Sam got in on it.
"Pleeeeeeeeeeease?" Merry and Pippin begged in unison.
"Oh, for crying out loud! Fine! But if I lose my voice you guys are gonna pay dearly!"
The Hobbits cheered and waited. Gimli grumbled something and Boromir just stared at Ratchet with distant eyes.
"Desperate for changing
Starving for truth
I'm closer to where I started
I'm chasing after you
I'm falling even more in love with you
Letting go of all i've held on to
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hanging by a moment here with you."
Nobody noticed as a disgruntled Haldir and a thougtful Legolas and Aragorn came back.
"Forgetting all i'm lacking
Completely incomplete
I'll take your invitation
If you take all of me."
Something else that escaped everyones attention was the way that Ratchet stared Boromir in the eyes.
"I'm falling even more in love with you
Letting go of all i've held on to
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hanging by a moment here with you
I'm living for the only thing I know
I'm running and not quite sure where to go
Just hanging by a moment here with you
There's nothing else to lose
There's nothing else to find
There's nothing in the world
That can change my mind
There is nothing else
There is nothing else."
Boromir wondered what she was trying to say. Ratchet was staring at him intensely and he couldn't figure out what she was trying to tell him.
"Desperate for changing
Starving for truth
I'm closer to where I started
I'm chasing after you
I'm falling even more in love with you
Letting go of all i've held on to
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hanging by a moment here with you
I'm living for the only thing I know
I'm running and not quite sure where to go
And I don't know what i'm diving into
Just hanging by a moment here with you.
Just hanging by a moment
Hanging by a moment
Hanging by a moment
Hanging by a moment here with you."
The Hobbits clapped and started talking with Ratchet, who was still staring at Boromir. Boromir just stared blankly back. He still didn't get it.
Then it hit him.
He had just gotten his answer.
Boromir smiled in pure joy for the first time in months.
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Faulkner: I know I know. It was sappy. So help me God, it was sappy!
Pinky: That was Hanging By A Moment by Lifehouse.
CrystalMeth: ::dagger being held at his throat:: Please R/R.