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The Beginning of the End
Lexwen had just reached Legolas. He was just gapping at her. She gave him a perfect smile.
"Lord Legolas, I've come to ask you where you wanted to go for lunch?"
"Wow, are you asking me."started Legolas.
"We were going to go somewhere to celebrate my victory. Laura asked me where we wanted to go but I don't know. I figured the runner up could choose" quickly explained Lexwen.
"Oh" said Legolas, his face falling. He was slowly turning back into Orli. Lexwen too was going back to Lexi Black, the person with the horrible flashbacks.
"I'll see you at the car in 5 minutes" said Lexi. Orli just nodded. Lexi ran back to her friends. "He wants to go to Antonio's. I like that idea. I haven't been there in so long. I though it would be fun" said Lexi out of breath.
"Alright, let's go," ordered Max. They walked back to there cars.
"I guess her regal elvishness is gone" stupidly said Zach.
"No, you think?" sarcastically said Laura.
"Well, yeah I do" stupidly said Zach again.
"You're hopeless" huffed Laura.
"No, I'm Zach" he said not getting it.
"Never mind" groaned Laura. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
"Hi Orli, they said that's okay" she said. He just nodded and got into the car. She too got in. He started up the car and pulled out. "What's wrong?" she asked him.
"I was just thinking, but I have a question. That thing earlier, I mean, well what was it?" awkwardly asked Orli.
"Oh, the kiss. It was a victory kiss, nothing important," giggled Lexi.
"Just wondering" rushed Orli. Lexi nodded her head and let it go.
(Elvish) "Lexwen, you really are a good archer. Your technique is so perfect and graceful," said Orli, Lexi blushed. "Do you think, you could, um, show me a few tricks sometime? You know give me a few pointers?" asked Orli.
"Sure, I'll meet you back at the field at 4 o'clock tomorrow evening" said Lexi.
"Okay, I'll bring my target," said Orli. In his head he yelled, "Yes!" They rode in silence the rest of the way there.
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(English) "Now guys, please don't' have another eating contest with pizza today, okay. We'd like to eat in peace," warned Rachael. Nicky grinned slyly. The waitress came back to the table.
"Would you like to make your pizza or just order one?" she said with a southern accent.
"We'll make ours, thanks," said Paula. The waitress handed them a little beeper.
"It should be about 5 minutes before you can come back" she said kindly and walked away.
"So congratulations Lexwen on finally beating Legolas at archery" said Charlotte. Everyone clinked glasses and took a sip.
"To me" Lexi said and also took a sip. Connie had just walked over.
"What's this about Lexwen, Legolas, and archery? Who are they?" she asked. Everyone spun around to see Connie.
"What are you talking about?" unsteadily said Jingning.
"Who are Legolas and Lexwen?" repeated Connie.
"Oh, just some characters in a story that Liz is writing" lied Jingning.
"Oh Liz, your writing a story! Can I read it sometime?" excitedly asked Connie.
"Well, not until it's finished" rushed Liz.
"How long do you think that will be?" bounced Connie.
"I don't know a couple of months. I'm only on the 4th chapter."
"Tell me when you're done. I'd love to read it."
"Okay Connie." Then the beeper started to light up and vibrate.
"Well, we've got to go and make our pizza's, see ya Connie" said Liz quickly excusing herself.
"Excuse her; she's a little antsy today. She just thought up a great idea for her story" said Rachael. Nicky, Kyle and Max started snickering in the background.
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"Alright, all your supplies are here. Just put on whatever you want and then leave it. We'll put it in the oven a.s.a.p." explained the waitress.
They al nodded and went to work. Lexi, Liz, Paula and Tyler all got plain cheese pizza. Charlotte, Jingning, Kyle, and Rachael got pepperoni pizza. Laura, also put on pineapples.
The rest went wild. They were having another contest. They were seeing who could make the most exotic pizza. Becky, Zach, Nicky, Orli, and Max were in the contest. They started slapping on everything in sight. After a while they were done. The rest of the group stood up to judge the pizzas.
'Well, they all have the same ingredients, but Becky has the most creative way of arranging them" pointed out Lexi.
"I agree, all in favor of Becky's pizza say aye," said Liz. Everyone said aye.
"Well congratulations Becky, you win" smiled Lexi.
"Why did we ever play? She's a girl. Girls have a better eye for creatively arranging things," said Zach.
"I agree," said Orli.
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"I am never going to make a pizza like that again" disgustedly said Max. Liz, Lexi, and Rachael started to giggle.
"You know your pizzas not that bad," said Rachael. She had just stolen a piece from Max.
"Hey, no more" said Max and he slapped her hand.
"Sorry, you said you didn't like it. I wanted to see if it was good," protested Rachael.
"Drop it you two" warned Liz. Max and Rachael bowed their heads. Rachael was still quietly giggling.
"What do you want to do tomorrow?" asked Nicky.
"I don't know what we should do but I can't meet with you guys during the day tomorrow. I have a meeting with someone at 10 o'clock" said Jingning.
"Who's the meeting with?" asked Laura.
"I can't tell you until after the meeting okay?" asked Jingning.
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Lexi threw everything on her kitchen table. She had spent all day with her friends.
After pizza they went to town and found many interesting things. Then they went to a dock to got look at boats. They ended up playing bumper tag. Charlotte was chasing after Tyler at one point. She ran into him really hard. He fell off the dock and into the water. He was furious with her. He went running after her and pushed her into the water. To bad for him Charlotte pulled him in too. They were fighting when Tyler suddenly stepped on a crab and it pinched him. Everyone was cracking up the.
She had just come back from getting ice cream and was exhausted. She was about to fall asleep on her feet.
"I've got to stop staying out so late," thought Lexi as she rubbed her eyes.
She put everything but her archery things away. She just put the in the hall closet. She heated up some milk and made hot chocolate. Then she walked sleepily into her room. She rested her hot chocolate on her dresser and got changed into her pajamas. She slipped into he pale blue bottoms with angel graffiti on them. Then she put n her plan hot pink top that was the same color as some to the graffiti.
She sighed and shuffled over to her bed with hot chocolate. Lexi turned on her reading light and started to read Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix. She was so caught up in her book that she didn't even catch herself before she burned her tongue.
"Oh shit-ukey mushrooms" whispered Lexi. She ran got some water and then went back to reading.
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Lexi woke up and yawned, her mind blissfully clear. She swung her feet over the bed and wiggled her toes. She was wondering why she was so happy. It was her night in about 2 months that she hadn't had a flashback. She picked up her mug and walked towards the kitchen to wash out her cup.
She flipped the on switch on her coffee machine and got out a cereal bowl. Lexi went into the pantry and pulled out some cinnamon toast crunch. She dumped some cereal into the bowl and poured some milk in. She jumped up to get her coffee and a spoon. Lexi sat down and happily ate her cereal. She used her control and turned on her stereo to one of her enya CD's. She quickly finished her cereal and put it in the sink.
She skipped in to her room and quickly changed. She put on a white skirt and a shear, flowy blue three-quarter top with a V-neck. She picked up her brush and started to brush her hair. Then a song came on and she couldn't resist the urge. She pretended her hairbrush was a microphone and started to sing.
"Sail away, sail away, sail away. Sail away, sail away, sail away."
She then stopped when the chorus was over and returned to brushing her hair. She put it back into ½ pigtails and clipped them. She ran into her closet and got out her white platform sandals. She put on some clear lip-gloss and pale blue eye shadow. Then Lexi grabbed her white purse and car keys and left the apartment. She skipped down to Liz's apartment and knocked on the door. She heard some scampering feet and them Liz opened the door.
"Hi" said Liz
"Hi" happily said Lexi.
"You feel okay? You're overly happy," said Liz.
"I think I'm fine. I just got up today really happy," explained Lexi.
"That's great, so why are you here?" asked Liz.
"I wanted to know if you wanted to go do something for a while?" asked Lexi.
"Okay, what do you want to do?" questioned Liz.
"I don't know."
"Hmmm, I got it!" brightly said Liz. "Let's go to the fudge factory and sample fudge until our mouths are stuck shut will fudge," laughed Liz.
"Yeah, that'd be fun," said Lexi.
"I'll be out in 5 minutes, come make yourself at home" yelled Liz at she went to her room.
Lexi stepped into her apartment and looked around. Liz had a very different place. Every room had a different theme. Her family room was a futuristic theme where everything was silver, black, white and had very precise angles. Her kitchen was a Hawaiian theme and her bathroom was nautical. Lexi loved Liz's place. She went and sat down on one of Liz's newfangled black couches.
In no time Liz came out in denim capri's and a lavender tang top with a blue butterfly in the corner. They linked arms and skipped own the hall singing, "Max is a hobbit, Max is a hobbit!" through the hall. Liz wasn't looking where she was going and fell.
"Max is a hobbit, Max is a hob-" Liz fell down the stairs. She rolled over and started to crack up. Lexi ran down to her.
"Liz, are you okay?" worriedly asked Lexi. Liz was laughing really hard.
"Yeah, I'm fine" she said, clutching a cramp in her side. She slowly got up and walked down the rest of the stairs.
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"Strawberry? I'm trying it!" said Liz. They both grabbed a sample.
"Mmmm, good, I like it," said Lexi while Liz nodded in agreement.
"Pecan Peanut butter? I'm going to be adventurous and try it," said Lexi. They both tried it. Liz's face contorted into an expression of disgust. Lexi scrunched up her nose in agreement.
They ended up buying a stick of chocolate, strawberry, cheesecake, caramel and a little piece of Peacon Peanut Butter to trick the boys into eating.
"I can just imagine their faces" happily said Lexi. Liz's face was taken up by a big mischievous smile. They quickly paid for the fudge and walked out of the factory.
"That was so much fun!" laughed Lexi.
"Of course it was. I thought of the idea. All my ideas are fun," said Liz fighting to keep a straight face.
"No, it was my idea!" joked Lexi. Liz burst out laughing. Lexi just smiled. A breeze picked up and started to ruffle her hair and shirt.
"Lets got get our late lunch the go back home. I've got to go somewhere at 4 and I need to change," Explained Lexi.
"Okay, let's go to chick-fil-a" said Liz with a smile. They skipped back to Lexi's midnight blue car. She started the engine and pulled out. She turned on her CD player, which had Vitamin C in it.
"Are you gonna turn me on, or are you gonna turn on me" sang Liz. Lexi then joined in, with her lower voice. Together, they sounded okay. Then Lexi pulled into chick-fil-a.
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"So, what are you doing now that you have to get changed?" casually asked Liz.
"I'm just going somewhere where I can't wear platforms and a skirt. I don't have to tell you just yet," said Lexi.
"Man, that's what Jingning said. Do you have a meeting too?" huffed Liz.
"No, I'm just doing something. Besides, I could wear a skirt and platforms to a meeting so there" finished Lexi. "If you have anymore questions too bad because I'm not answering them."
"Fine" huffed Liz.
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Lexi ran into her apartment. It was 3:15 and she really had to move. She had to leave by 3:45. She set her boxes of fudge on the counter. Lexi ran into her room and started looking for some denim Capri's. She finally found them and pulled out a red halter. She applied some bluish eye shadow and sparkly bluish lip-gloss. Lexi grabbed her white sneakers and ran into the kitchen. She put the fudge in the freezer and ran into the hall closet. Lexi quickly pulled out her bow and arrows and left the house. She ran back down to her midnight blue car. She placed her stuff in her trunk and hopped into the car. Racing down to the field, Lexi was still quite happy. She sang along with her CD and drummed happily on her steering wheel. All her turns were sharp but precise. Lexi finally reached the parking lot and got out. She unloaded her things and headed to the field. Orli was already they're practicing.
"Hi Orli." She shouted.
"Hi!" he yelled as he nailed another perfect shot.
"So what did you want help with again? I mean, you just put another arrow in the center." Asked Lexi.
"I know but my actual shot is really fast and hard. I want to be able to make it more graceful like yours." Rushed Orli.
"Okay." Said Lexi. She picked up her bow and immediately turned into Lady Lexwen. "Show me your shot." Orli nodded and gripped his bow. He aimed and shot. As he did he turned into Lord Legolas. "Okay, well we'll start with the easy part. When you aim, aim it a little bit to the right more." Suggested Lexwen. It hit exactly in the middle.
"Wow, why did you tell me to do that?" asked Legolas.
"Because, Lord Legolas, you always aim a little to the left or move your bow at the last moment to the left. If you aim it to the right more, it will go left right into the middle." Explained Lexwen.
"Cool!" said Legolas.
"Now, if you want a more graceful shot, that's a little harder." Started Lexwen. Legolas just nodded. "When you string your bow you just grab and arrow and shoot. Instead, carefully string your bow slowly and actually look at your target then aim, and shoot." Suggested Lexwen.
"So, just take my time and look at my target." Repeated Legolas. Lexwen just smiled and nodded. Legolas grabbed an arrow and slowly strung his bow. Then he looked up at the target, and then aimed to the right. He let go and hit gracefully on the target. "Yes, that was good! Where did you learn that?" smiled Legolas.
"Well, my dad used to be a very good archer. He told me one cay that I should learn just to be safe. Most elves should know how, is what he said. I really miss him. He did many great things for me and my people." Sighed Lexwen.
"Oh. well. what do you say to a rematch?" asked Legolas, trying to cheer her up.
"Okay, Lord Legolas," said Lexwen.
"Let me just warm up." Rushed Legolas. Lexwen nodded. Legolas used his old technique. He aimed and shot. He missed the board by four feet and it kept going into a tree. Lexwen started to laugh. Legolas loved her laugh. It was so joyful and light. Her face lit up when she laughed.
"Oh my gosh! Are you ready now?" said Lexwen.
"Yes Lady Lexwen."
"Okay, but this time Lord Legolas goes first." Insisted Lexwen.
"Fair enough" simply said Legolas. He pulled out his arrow. He looked at the target then strung the bow. Aiming a little to the right he shot, right on the dot.
"Not half bad." Complimented Lexwen. Then she ran her finger down the wood. She looked up at the target. She aimed and hit dead center. They kept going on like this, always tied after they both hit. Then they hit their last one.
"This is it, Lady Lexwen, this is the grand finally to our rematch. Unless one of us makes a stupid mistake like I did, it's a tie." Pointed out Legolas.
"So we'd better not make a mistake," said Lexwen. Legolas nodded and performed his turn. He hit right in the center. Lexwen stepped up and did hers. She strung her bow and shot gracefully. When finally it hit, it was again dead center.
"Now or never, Legolas" thought Legolas. Lexwen started to turn to Legolas.
"Yes! Well I guess we're even. We are just as good as-" She was cut short. She had turned right into Legolas who pulled her into a kiss. Lexwen closed her eyes. Legolas slowly pulled away. He looked straight into her bright blue eyes, which seemed to be sparkling with delight. Lexwen just opened her eyes and looked longingly into his electric blue eyes. He reached down and pulled her into a long, deep, kiss. They slowly pulled apart and Legolas whispered into her ear.
"Come to my apartment at 7:00 to go out to dinner tonight. Wear something a little nice." Lexwen nodded and pecked him on the lips. She picked up her bow and arrows and left. Legolas watched Lexwen disappear into the forest.
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Lexi skipped up the stairs and towards her apartment. She wasn't looking though. Someone had just opened their door and Lexi ran right into it.
"Oh my gosh Lexi, are you okay?" yelled Liz. Nicky heard her and started to the door to see what was wrong. He had just been visiting Liz.
"Nicky, help me" she yelled.
"What happened?" he asked worriedly.
"I opened the door and I guess I hit Lexi," rushed Liz. Nicky started to laugh. "Nicky, what's so funny? This isn't funny!" said Liz, totally lost about why her crazy brother was laughing.
"Well, it's just that you always see that in the movies but never in real life. Sorry, lets just get her into the house" hushed Nicky. Together they lifted her up and laid her on Liz's white couch.
"I'm going to go and get a cold compress. You stay here with Lexi," ordered Liz. She ran our of the room. Nicky looked over at Lexi with a frown.
"I hope she's okay" he though.
"Okay, I'm back," said Liz gasping for breath. She handed the cloth to Nicky. He started to sponge her face and neck. Lexi woke up 10 minutes later.
"What? Where am I?" groaned Lexi.
"You're at Liz's house on her couch," said Nicky softly.
"Oh, why?" asked Lexi, nothing was really reaching her brain yet.
"Well, Liz opened her apartment door and I guess she hit you. You're been our for about 20 minutes" slowly explained Nicky.
"Oh man" Lexi groaned. Suddenly her vision became clear and she saw Nicky standing over her. "Oh my gosh Nicky. What are you doing here? I thought Liz hit me?" rushed Lexi.
"Lexi, calm down. I was just visiting Liz when she opened the door" reassured Nicky.
"Um Nicky, is Lexi awake?'' said Liz's voice in the distance.
"Yeah why?" yelled Nicky
"Because, I found her bow and arrow and I want to know why" yelled Liz. Nicky raised and eyebrow at her.
"Oh well, um, I went out practicing earlier and I was just coming back" explained Lexi.
"Oh, sure" said Nicky but let it be.
"Okay, I'm fine now so I'm gonna go. I have things to do at home," said Lexi.
"Sure you don't want to stay for some coffee?" yelled Liz from the kitchen.
"No thanks, that's okay. I'm gonna go. Thanks for that little thing."
"Oh, no problem, see you at work" said Nicky seeing her to the door.
"Bye"
"Bye."
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Lexi quickly walked to her apartment very cautious of the doors. She fiddled with her keys until she found the right one. She walked inside and put everything away. She decided to get a piece of fudge before she got ready.
As she pulled our her strawberry fudge a thought hit her. Orli or Legolas, maybe both, had just pulled her into a kiss willingly and then asked her out! She had never though Orli liked her in that way. In her opinion there was no problem. Yet how on earth was she going to tell her friends? She sat at her kitchen table munching her Strawberry fudge deep in thought. She finally stuffed the rest into her mouth and went to get changed.
She picked our her favorite midnight blue top. The sleeves started just below her shoulders. They were frilly but pretty. Then she slipped on a long, flowly, pure white skirt. She put on plain white sparkle eye shadow and a silvery lip gloss. She wore her white platform shoes. Then she grabbed her white shawl with off-white sequin designs at the ends. She looked in the mirror and smiled. She was going on her first real date since she moved to West Earth. She removed her glance from the mirror and looked at the time, 6:50.
"Man!" tutted Lexi. She slipped on a silver watch and plopped her keys into her small blue purse.
She ran our of the place quickly and silently closed the door. She didn't want to have to tell anyone about this quite yet.
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'Knock, knock, knock' Orli heard the door and rushed to get it. Lexi was standing at the door looking gorgeous.
"So, are you ready?" casually asked Lexi.
"Um yea, let me just get my car keys" said Orli. He rushed our of the room but came back quickly. "Okay, lets go," said Orli as he offered her his arm. She graciously took it and they went down to his car.
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"Thanks" said Lexi as she was helped out.
"Not at all, now come on," urged Orli. Lexi laughed and stumbled as she tried to keep up with Orli who was pulling her by the arm. He stopped running when he was at the door and brushed off his clothes. He held he door as Lexi stepped in.
"Wow, this is so cool" awed Lexi.
"Yeah, this is one of my favorite places. I love the decorations," explained Orli. Lexi continued to look around. It was the most exotic restaurant she'd ever been to.
It looked like a rainforest. There were green vines and fake trees covering every wall. Little butterflies were hidden in the green. In some corners there were little sceneries. There were gorillas playing, lions grooming, elephants bathing, and even a tall giraffe eating. There was half a wall dividing some of the restaurant that was a fish tank. All kinds of fish roamed the tank. They were brightly colored and weird shape but very interesting.
"Table for 2 please" said Orli to the waitress. Lexi shook her head and came back to reality. The waitress grabbed two menus and motioned for them to follow her.
"Here you go, enjoy your dinner" smiled he waitress.
"Thank you" abruptly said Orli to the waitress. The waitress walked away and left the couple
"So, how do you like the place?" curiously asked Orli.
"Oh, it's great. It looks really exotic and fun," explained Lexi. Orli just smiled.
"So what did you do with Liz today?"
"How do you know I went with Liz today?" asked Lexi.
"Because I saw you guys skipping down the hall this morning singing 'Max is a hobbit" smirked Orli. Lexi started to giggle.
"Oh, that is just an inside joke me and Liz have, we're not trying to be mean."
"I just wonder why you call him that. Does he have big, hairy feet or something?" asked Orli.
"Well, he does have big feet. Maybe it's just me. Most elves have feet on the small side, delicate feet" blushed Lexi.
"That's true. I always though Max had feet on the bigger side" pointed out Orli. Lexi smiled again.
"So, what did you do today?" asked Lexi. Orli smiled nervously. He really didn't want Lexi to know that he had been at the archery field all day.
"I practiced some of the song we were playing for the soundtrack" quickly lied Orli.
"Come on, tell me the truth. I saw your nervous smile. You're mot telling me the something" Lexi said.
"Okay, I was at the archery field all day. I really miss being able to practice every day" truthfully said Orli. Lexi just nodded her head showing she understood. She started to look around the restaurant again.
"What do you say we order dinner now?" suggested Lexi.
"Okay."
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"Wow this food is really good" awed Lexi.
"I know, that's why I like it here" joke Orli.
"Should have known" ticked Lexi.
"Hey!" exclaimed Orli.
"I'm just telling you I like it" smiled Lexi.
"Oh well, so what do you think Jingning's meeting was about and who was it with?" asked Orli as he smoothly changed the subject.
"Nice change of subject. But to answer your question I really don't know. I'm kind of worried about that. She could be making plans to do something that will blow our cover" worriedly said Lexi.
"I agree, she's become very secretive these past few weeks. I hope she is using her comment sense though. Would she really be mad enough to do something like that? What did we do to make her mad?" asked Orli.
"I don't know. Maybe it's really tog et back at Elrond for sending us here. She was attached to Middle Earth as much as me" continued Lexi.
"Well let's hope she talks to us what happened tomorrow. It's not much like her to be so secretive," hoped Orli.
"Maybe she was just meeting Yami" said Lexi.
"I doubt it. She could have told us about that. No, I think it's something bigger than a date with Yami" said Orli.
"Well, I'm sure we'll find out tomorrow. Lets ask for the check, I'm done" swiftly said Lexi.
"Alright, CHECK PLEASE!" ordered Orli. The waitress came over with the check quickly. Orli placed a credit card in the folder and turned back to Lexi.
"So, who taught you your archery skills" asked Lexi. Orli laughed.
"Well, I used to wish I could grow up to be a brave archer who was one of the best. So, when the warrior men went to the field to train, I would follow them and watch. Then I'd go home and practice. One day one of the archers noticed I had been watching them every time they practice. He called to me and invited me over. For the next couple of weeks I would practice with them. He was called to war 5 or 6 weeks later. He died proudly fighting in the war. His best friend took up training me for about 300 years. They were both great men."
"Oh, I'm sorry. Well it does seem that al the best of men die a great death" confessed Lexi. Orli sighed.
"It seems that way. Well, lets get moving, it's getting late." Lexi nodded and got up. Orli quickly grabbed his credit card and got up. They silently walked side by side out of the restaurant. They talked about many little things on the way home, work, home, pets, just life.
Orli parked his car and got out. He quickly helped Lexi out and locked the car. They walked into the building and to Lexi's apartment. They both stopped at the door.
"I had a great time tonight Orli, thanks" smiled Lexi.
"Oh, not at all." Lexi blushed and looked up at Orli. He leaned down and planted a deep kiss on her lips. Lexi kissed him back. They just stood there kissing in their own little world.
Down the hall Candice had just quietly opened her door. She looked down the hall to see Orli and Lexi standing by her door kissing. She smiled with delight. She couldn't wait until they told everyone they were a couple. She didn't feel it was right to tell them herself.
Orli slowly pulled apart. He looked into Lexi's bright blue eyes. He really didn't want to leave but saw the time and knew he must.
"I'll see you tomorrow" he said. He gave her a quick kiss and went to his apartment just a few doors down. Lexi went into the house, closed the door, and squealed. She sighed with content and went to her room to get ready for bed.
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"Morning Lexi, time to get up." Said a voice just above her. Lexi moaned and rolled over. "Come on, time to get up" Urged the voice. Then she felt a pair of soft lips gently grace hers. At that instant Lexi knew it was Orli, trying to get her up and she kissed him back. She slowly opened her eyes to see Orli's fair face watching her. He had a little bit of dark brown hair. He had deep brown eyes and pale but perfect skin. She sighed in defeat and sat up.
"How'd you get in here?" she asked.
"I stole the key from Liz. Get ready quick we have to be there in 45 minutes." Rushed Orli. Lexi quickly kissed him and told him she'd be out in 15 minutes. Lexi grabbed some clothes and went to take a shower. Orli went and got out her music for her. Then went to make some quick breakfast. He got out a bagel and made some coffee. Then Lexi rushed out. She was wearing a pink orange and yellow striped dress that rested just above her knee's. Her hair was in a half pony tail with a pink ribbon. Again she was wearing white platform shoes and had a little white purse.
"That was less than 15 minutes" said Orli. Lexi flipped her hair back.
"Just call it a gift." Orli snorted. "You think it's funny do you? Well I don't" opposed Lexi. As she past him she hit him playfully on the arm.
"Hey!"
"Hey what?" asked Lexi.
"Just hey! We should get going. I already made some breakfast. Let's just go, we'll be late" urged Orli. Lexi nodded and grabbed her car keys.
"I'll drive you" said Orli.
"I don't trust you." Orli's jaw dropped. "Just kidding. I have to go somewhere after lunch for my violin" quickly explained Lexi.
"Oh" said Orli in relief.
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Lexi was just putting her violin away for her lunch break.
"Tyler, you played real well today" sarcastically said Lexi.
"You may want to keep it up, I'm sure everyone want to hear how horrible you played today" continued Liz.
"I'll do that" said Tyler.
"Thanks, that would be a-" Lexi was cut short. Her cell phone started to ring. She put down her violin and made a grab for her cell phone. She was too late. It stopped ringing. 10 seconds later is rung again. Lexi flipped it open and spoke. "Hello!"
"Lexi, it's me, Jingning. You, Liz, Nicky, Orli, and Tyler need to come to my place" said Jingning.
"Why?" asked Lexi.
"I have some big news that I have to tell you all. I have lunch at my place. Just make sure you al come down. I'm phoning everyone. See you in a little, bye" explained Jingning. Lexi hung up.
"Who was it?" asked Nicky.
"Jingning, she wants us to come to her place for lunch. She's got urgent news" said Lexi.
"It sounds important. I wonder what it is" said Orli.
"It must be something about, well, you know" uncomfortably said Liz. The others nodded in agreement.
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Tyler, Nicky, Liz, Orli, and Lexi rushed our of their cars and into the building. After running up 7 flights of stairs, they finally reached the right floor and ran to apartment 728. Nicky briskly knocked on Jingning's door.
"Hi guys, come on in" nervously said Jingning. They found all their friends talking quietly in Jingning's family room. Yuri just sat in silence looking nervous and scared at the same time. Tyler, Nick, Lexi, Orli, and Liz sat down quietly.
"Okay, I have something really important to tell you all" started Jingning. Lexi looked over at Yuri to see her wringing her hands nervously.
"I, um, wow, this is hard to say" stuttered Jingning.
"Wait, is this about the meeting you had today" asked Max.
"Well yeah, it was with an elf from Lothlorien. His name was Haldir." Lexi gasped. Haldir was a very important guard who always took care of important matters.
"Hey says that, well, that I can or really should go back to Middle Earth for a month or tow. He says since I'm not in grave peril it's okay if I go back. I'm going to check on things and see how the place is doing" slowly said Jingning.
Lexi was stunned. Jingning was allowed to go back to Middle Earth. Lexi was really jealous too. She would do anything to be able to go back to Middle Earth. Finally Yuri stood up and timidly spoke.
"I have a confession to make. The meeting I had on Saturday was with a messenger from Rivendell. He said I too should go back to Middle Earth, only he said more than Haldir. He said Elrond and Galadriel had a little meeting about a week ago. They feared a evil something was growing closer. Jingning and I are going back to see if we can figure out what is coming" rushed Yuri.
"This isn't fair! I would do anything to be able to go back to Middle Earth. Why do you get to go? I want to protect my people rightfully, not cowering here in West Earth!" complained Lexi.
"I don't know why this it but you'll have to live with it" said Jingning.
"So when do you leave?" timidly asked Kyle.
"Tomorrow morning before work" said Yuri.
` "What'! That's so soon" complained Lexi.
"That's just life, live with it" sternly said Yuri. Lexi sighed and put her head in her hands.
"So, what did you two do yesterday?" casually asked Candice.
"I'm a little thirsty, I'm be right back" nervously said Lexi. She gave Orli a meaningful eye and left.
"I'm going to go and" Orli was cut short.
"Go on" urged Candice. Orli nodded, got up and left.
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"Lexi, you okay?" asked Orli. Lexi sighed.
"Yeah, I guess."
"Oh, so what do you want to do about the question Candice asked?" Orli said, changing the subject.
"Oh, I don't know. Do you want to tell them yet?" asked Lexi, she looked very weary.
"I don't care myself. I don't know. It really wouldn't hurt" stuttered Orli.
"Tell me the truth" ordered Lexi.
"I think we should at least tell Jingning and Yuri before they leave. For all we know we could be married by the time they get back" joked Orli. Lexi's jaw dropped. "Just an example, don't worry" he reassured Lexi.
"Okay, I get your point. So should we just tell them all?"
"Lets tell them after lunch" said Orli. Lexi nodded. Lexi refilled her glass and went back to the other room. Orli sighed and went back too.
"So, are you going to tell us?" asked Charlotte.
"We didn't really do anything. How do you know we even did anything. You just told me to go after her" explained Orli.
"Oh, right" said Paula.
"So, lets eat!" said Max.
"Is that all men think about" exasperatedly asked Jingning.
"NO, we also think about girls" joked Kyle.
"What EVER!" Cried Jingning.
"Okay, calm down. Max is right, let's go eat. Maybe some food in our stomach's we'll able to take in everything" quickly said Candice. Murmurs of agreement followed and everyone got up to go and eat. Lexi sighed and got up. It just wasn't fair that Jingning and Yuri got to go back to Middle Earth! Lexi shook her head and went into the kitchen.
"You okay Lexi?" asked Zach. Lexi jumped.
"Oh hi, yeah, I'm fine" said Lexi.
"Okay, just making sure" said Zach.
"Thanks" said Lexi. She sat down at the table and put her head in her hands. She was really depressed and just wanted to be alone. But she still had half a day of work. Jingning and Liz sat on either side of Lexi.
"Look Lexi, I'm sorry about the going to Middle Earth without you guys. I really wish you could come, but you just can't. I wouldn't be safe. I'm sorry" whispered Jingning on her right.
"We'll do just fine while they're gone. We'll have just as much fun as them" reassured Liz.
"Look guys, thanks for trying to comfort me. I'll be okay, I just need a little quiet time to take this all in" confessed Lexi.
"Okay, if you want to talk, I'm here" said Liz.
"Thanks." Jingning got up to help bring in the rest of the food.
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"Man Jingning, those burgers were good. I've got to come here more often" said Nick.
"Oh no you don't! Eat at your own house" commanded Jingning. Nicky just smiled.
"Anyway Lexi, tell us what you did yesterday" urged Candice.
"Oh um, well. I went to the fudge factory with Liz" started Lexi.
"Then you went to the archery field" said Nick.
"How do you" started Lexi.
"The little incident with the door? You told me when Liz found your bow and arrows" exclaimed Nick.
"You went alone?" asked Paula with a smirk.
"No, I actually met up with Orli there."
"Oh, so now we're getting somewhere" yelled Max. Tyler glanced at his watch and gasped.
"Guys, we've got to go! It's 2:30, we're late!"
"You go, I don't have to play until 4 o'clock. See you guys" said Orli.
Tyler, Liz, Nick, and Lexi got up to go. Everyone else walked them to the door. Tyler, Liz and Nicky stepped out waiting for Lexi. She turned to Orli.
"See you later" she said. Then Lexi stepped forward and gave Orli a long, passionate kiss. Everyone gasped. She slowly pulled away. Gazing into his eyes she said bye against his lips. Lexi then turned and left. Everyone was staring at her. Then she snapped out of it and ran after the others. The rest then turned to Orli with evil grins.
"So Orli, now that we know that little piece of information, why don't you fill us in on what really happened yesterday?" smirked Laura.
"Oh right, well um" stuttered Orli.
"Get him!" yelled Laura. Nick and Kyle grabbed Orli and thrust him into the room.
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The 10 girls sat in a circle in Laura's apartment. They decided to throw a good bye party for Yuri and Jingning. They were really talking about everything else but the next day, when they were going.
"So Lexi, what really happened yesterday with Orli and you?" asked Liz.
"Well, I helped him with archery, we had a rematch, and we tied. I was talking to him when he cut me short with a kiss. Then we went on a date last night at the Rainforest Café" proudly said Lexi.
"Finally! Nicky, Tyler, and me were getting worried you'd never realize your feelings" explained Liz.
"Oh, so what did you do to Orli after I left?" asked Lexi.
"Oh, we just torchured him until he told us what you did yesterday. We knew you did something because, well, you gave Orli a really strong kiss" said Charlotte, Lexi blushed.
"Well, this has been some weekend! First Laura and Zach, now Lexi and Orli. So, who's next? If anyone is secretly dating someone spill this instant" ordered Candice. Surprisingly Charlotte raised her hand.
"Um, Tyler and I got together on Saturday after the archery competition" confessed Charlotte.
"Oh my gosh, are you serious?" yelled Becky, Charlotte giggled and nodded.
"Wow, anyone else" asked Candice. Laura raised her hand and confessed.
"Actually, me and Zach broke up yesterday."
"What? We only found out on Friday?" said Candice.
"I know but we just aren't in love anymore. Besides, we were dating for 6 months. Anyway, I think I like someone else." Everyone's jaws dropped.
"Who, tell me now" ordered Lexi. Laura blushed a deep red.
"Kyle" she muttered.
"Sorry, didn't catch that, who?" asked Lexi.
"Kyle" she said louder this time.
"Oh, how cute" giggled Lexi.
"So, when are you going to ask him out?" questioned Rachael.
"What? I'm not going to. I don't think he likes me the same way" said Laura.
"Nonsense! Have you seen the way he looks at you? He is totally for you. He just need to know that you and Zach are over" consoled Jingning. Laura looked totally lost.
"What we need to do is have the guys have a little hat and get Zach to tell them you're over. Then Kyle will know you're free and your path is clear. What do you say?" asked Jingning.
"Um well"
"I'll take that as a yes." Jingning jumped up and went to the phone. She quickly dialed Tyler's number.
"Hi Tyler."
"Hi, who is this?" he said.
"It's Jingning. Look, do you think you could do Laura and me a favor?" she rushed.
"Yeah, I guess."
"Okay good. Look Laura and Zach broke up and now she wants to ask Kyle out. The problem is that he doesn't know and she wants him to so he will know it's okay for them to go out. So, can you cal up the guys and make Zach tell them he's not with Laura anymore?"
"Well, I guess. The guys are here now so by the end of the night Zach will confess and Kyle will know, okay?" asked Tyler.
"Yeah, thanks, I owe you!" exclaimed Jingning.
"Okay, well bye."
"Bye." Jingning then ran back into the room.
"Okay, it's settled. By the end of the night Kyle will know that Laura and Zach are through. That leaves Laura's path clear," explained Jingning.
"I owe you" awed Laura.
"No, no, no, this was just my goodbye present. Besides, when I come back, I want to see a happy couple" joked Jingning.
"Alright, I'll try. So um, hope you have fun at home" said Laura. Lexi shifted uncomfortably.
"Well um, yeah thanks" awkwardly said Jingning. Finally Lexi gave up. She started to silently cry. Then she got up and ran out of the room.
Yuri and Laura jumped up to go after her. They knew Lexi would soon lose it and she'd totally break down. It was their job to try and keep them semi-happy so they could get over Middle Earth. Lexi seemed to be having the toughest time. She had so many horrors in her past that almost no one knew them all.
"Lex hey, where are you?" called Laura. Yuri opened the door to the guest bedroom to find Lexi on the bed crying into a pillow. Laura rushed over to her, closely followed by Yuri. "Lex, what's wrong" asked Laura.
"It's just not fair!" Lexi sobbed.
"What's not fair?" asked Laura as she rubbed Lexi's back.
"Your lives are perfect. I mean Yuri gets to go back to Middle Earth. And Laura has two guys who desperately care about her followed by the rest of the guys" continued Lexi.
"Don't tell Liz I said this but I think you've go two guys after you as well. I think Nick has a little thing for you. The way he was looking at you and hugging you at Zach's was a big give away" whispered Laura.
"Shut up! Nick's just a friend" giggled Lexi as she playfully hit Laura.
"Okay, so is that all? You think we have perfect lives?" asked Laura.
"No, I mean, none of your friends died, none of you siblings were taken away from you! And none of you lost both of your parents" yelled Lexi breaking down again.
"Wow Lexi, slow down. What do you mean about your siblings taken away?" cut in Yuri. Lexi took a deep breath and explained.
"You know how my father was a very high and respected elf? Well, once the Dark Lord Sauron started gaining power the government feared for me and my sisters safety. They took my two sisters away from me. They spread them out so the Dark Lord couldn't kill us all at once. I had two sisters, Carineta and Marielltina. Carineta went some where in East Earth. Marielltina is in some remote hiding place. I haven't seen them since I was allowed to visit Carineta when I was 300" explained Lexi in a quavering voice.
"Oh Lexi, I'm so sorry" whispered Yuri.
"It's okay."
"Wait, what d you mean about both your parents being lost?" asked Laura.
"I know about your dad, but what about your mom?"
"She died too, why else do you think I lived with Galadriel? My mother died even before my father. She was a greatly needed elf. She had some information that the Dark Lord was just dying to get his hands on. One day she was caught off guard and he killed her. The person I called my mother after that was my step mom. She too died after my father. An orc shot her. I then had to under to care of Galadriel until I could take care of myself. I mean Galadriel okay but, I miss my parents" said Lexi as she sighed. The grief seemed to be beyond tears.
"Oh my gosh, I had no idea. So, you've lost so many good people! I'm sorry, I wish there was something I could do" said Laura.
"When's the next time you can see Carineta?" asked Yuri.
"300 years" sighed Lexi.
"Oh, do you ever get to see Marielltina again?" asked Yuri.
"Probably never, or not until evil is destroyed completely. I really miss them" explained Lexi.
"Well, why don't you just go to East Earth and see Carineta?"
"Because, it's too dangerous if we were together then it would jeopardize our lives. I don't want to risk it" explained Lexi.
"We're sorry about your sisters and parents. Now I understand why you had a rough beginning" said Yuri.
"I'm really sorry. Let's just try to go back to everyone and put aside your past" said Laura.
"Just promise me you guys won't tell anyone about this" warned Lexi.
"We promise" they said in unison. Lexi gave up, wiped her eyes, and left the room behind Laura and Yuri.
"Okay guys, I'm sorry about that little interruption. If no one has any objections, then lets get back to the party" yelled Laura. Everyone was a little hesitant in the beginning but gave in when they saw no one would talk.
"So, you leave tomorrow guys, what time do you leave?" timidly asked Rachael.
"Tomorrow at 9 o'clock" muttered Jingning.
"I'm not going to work until after you leave" stubbornly said Lexi.
"Alright fine, so do you think Kyle will say yes if Laura asks him out?"
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"So Zach, have you and Laura gone up recently?" casually asked Tyler.
"Well um, the truth is, me and Laura broke up yesterday" confessed Zach.
"What! But we just found out on Friday" yelled Max.
"I know but we've been going out for 6 months before that, we just need a change" explained Zach.
"Okay, I understand" replied Zach.
"I have a confession to make. Me and Charlotte got together on Saturday" said Tyler.
"Wow man, this has been some weekend. Just add in Orli and Lexi and we're at compasity" said Nick.
"I know, sorry man about Laura. I know this is kind of soon but, I think I might ask Laura out" mumbled Kyle. "Do you mind?"
"No, I don't. Me and Laura are just friends. We just don't like each other that why. Go ask her out" commanded Zach.
"Okay, I'll do it tomorrow after Jingning and Yuri leave" decided Kyle.
"What do you think Lexi will do when they leave? She seems pretty unsettled. She seemed really upset when they were leaving" asked Max.
"Hey, come one man. She's had horrors in her past beyond your wildest dreams. We are all she has left. Everyone and thing else has left her" protested Orli.
"Okay Orli, calm down, we're sorry. You probably know more of why she is like that" said Nick.
"Thank you and yes, I do. I mean her immediate family like parents and siblings are gone. All she has is her Godfather Elrond and Grandmother Galadriel. We're like her family" said Orli.
"I knew her dad died but what about her mother? She was alive when her father died. I always thought she had no siblings" said Nick. He was really confused.
"Actually her mother died before her father. The woman you knew was her step-mom. After her father died her step-mom died. She also had two siblings, Carineta and Marielltina. After their true mother died they were separates so they couldn't all be harmed at once. She hasn't seen them since she was 300. Let's just give her a break and try to understand what she needs and feels" said Orli. Everyone was totally stunned by this. They always knew Lexi had a rough childhood but not as rough as losing everyone close to her.
"Let's go get something to eat and talk sports" said Tyler. They all cheered in agreement. Since the men had come to West Earth they saw many new sports and began to become accustomed to them. They were rather attached to them now, especially football.
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Lexi sighed with content. She had just had a nice long chat with her friends before Jingning and Yuri were to leave the next day. She was ready now to just have some time of her own to think things over. Just then there came 3 loud knocks on her door. Lexi sighed and got up from the table.
"Hi Lexi."
"Orli, hi" brightly said Lexi. She really didn't mind him being there. She was glad it was him and not someone else. "Come on in." Orli stepped inside and turned to her.
"Look, I think we need to talk, it's nothing bad, just talk" seriously said Orli.
"Okay, lets go into the family room" she said. Lexi really didn't know what this would be about but she knew she would fin out soon.
"So, what did you want to talk to me about?" Lexi asked.
"It's about tomorrow. Look, I just want to make sure you're okay with it" said Orli
"The truth is I'm not okay with it. I don't wan them to go. For one I would do anything to be back there and two I'm going to miss them. You all mean so much to me that I just don't want you to leave. You know how I feel about this kind of thing" confessed Lexi.
"Okay, I know you're not all 'yeah, this is fine, go have fun' about this but you have to try to be positive. I know you miss Middle Earth, we all do. The enchanted forests, the misty waterfalls, and the magical people but I can't let that ruin us. You know that as well as I do that someday we will go back there to live someone. As for them leaving us, they'll be back. I know we are you're only family right now but we can get through this without them for a month or two" explained Orli.
"Wait, how do you know you're my only family? You know about my parents and sisters? About Elrond and Galadriel being the only ones there for me?" asked Lexi.
"Yes, I do. No one told me straight forward. I just put the pieces together, but it wasn't easy" he added after he took a look at Lexi's face.
"So, you know more about me than I thought" said Lexi, she was impressed.
"Yes, I do. I care a lot about you and wan to understand your feelings" said Orli. He looked straight into her bright blue eyes. Lexi looked into his blue eyes and understood. He really did feel her feelings. His eyes looked sad and worried. Lexi nodded slowly as to show that she believed him. He nodded and spoke. "I'm glad you believe me."
Then he leaned forward and gave her a deep kiss as to seal his promise. Lexi kissed him back and then slowly pulled away.
"Thank you, I promise to try and work through this tomorrow" said Lexi softly.
"Good, I have to go now, but I'll see you tomorrow. Get lots or rest" Orli commanded. Lexi laughed and walked him to the door. Orli kissed her good night and left.
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Lexi took a deep breath and headed towards the dock. She had decided that no matter what, she wouldn't make a big deal of this. It was hard but she was going to try. She finally reached the end where all her friends were saying good-bye to Jingning and Yuri.
"Hey guys" said Lexi.
"Hello" said Rachael.
"So, when does the boat leave?" casually asked Yami. Lexi was surprised to see him. Usually Jingning had a new boyfriend by now. Jingning took a nervous glance at Lexi.
"10 minutes." Jingning turned to Lexi to see how she would react worriedly.
"So, have a safe trip and say hi to Emwen and Merwen for me." Everyone was shocked by this answer. They thought she would break down completely but she didn't. Lexi acted calmly for once.
"I'll do that" kindly said Jingning. Yuri just stood in the background trying to disappear. She was sad that she had to leave all her friends behind.
Lexi noticed her absence and went over to Yuri. "Hi Yuri." Yuri just nodded. She then noticed Yuri was crying. "Oh Yuri, it's okay. Look, if you're sad about leaving us you shouldn't be. We'll be fine without you, I promise."
"Wow, this is a first. Usually it would be one of us comforting you" joke Yuri.
"Yeah well, I'm trying. I don't want to be the crybaby" relied Lexi.
"Well, it's certainly working. I'm glad you came over to help me. Thanks, I need a friend to help me get over the last bump" said Yuri as she wiped her eyes. Lexi smiled and the two of them walked back to the rest of the group.
Max saw Yuri and ran over to her. He then pulled her into a huge bear hug. Yuri was caught by surprise and staggered because of his weight.
"Um Max, um, MAX! Please let go" whispered Yuri.
"Why should I" teased Max.
"Because I can't breathe" said Yuri. Max immediately let go.
"Sorry."
"It's okay, you just caught me by surprise, that's all." Everyone was a little miffed by Max's behavior but dismissed it. Yuri slowly made over to the group, cautious of everyone's moves.
"Anyway Yuri, can you say hi to Elrond and Galadriel for us?" asked Paula.
"Sure, anyone else" asked Yuri.
"Anyone we know that we can trust, say hi to them for us" said Kyle.
"Alright, we've got to get onto the boat so-" Yuri drifted off. Everyone stepped forward in turn and said bye.
Yami and Jingning were saying good-bye farther away. Yami gave her one last kiss and she went onto the boat.
Yuri was just behind Jingning when someone from behind ran up to her and spun her around. Before Yuri had time to think Max pulled her into a long, deep kiss. After a while Yuri got comfortable and kissed him back. They slowly pulled apart.
"I'll see you when you get back" Max whispered in her ear. Yuri nodded and walked onto the boat dazed. As is pulled away they waved until the boat disappeared into the horizon.
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"Ouch, ouch, ouch, brain freeze" yelped Laura.
"Well, that's what you get for eating your ice cream at top speed" laughed Kyle.
"It's not my fault!" protested Laura.
"Yes, it is! You could have eaten slower, but you chose to eat fast" said Kyle.
"Shut up!" giggled Laura.
"You know I'm right, and you know it! You're just afraid to admit it" pressed Kyle.
"Fine you're right, okay, I admit it. So what do you want to do, just sit here and get brain freezes?" asked Laura
"No, of course not, we're just getting something to eat. Follow me!" yelled Kyle. He grabbed her hand and together they ran.
Finally Kyle stopped at a spot in the park with lots of trees like a forest you can't enter. Then Kyle pulled aside a huge branch and revealed a beautiful sight. It was a little enclosed space because of trees. In it, it looked magical. There were tons of bushes with different types of flowers in them. There seemed to be little colorful lights flying around. Then Laura realized they were fairies!
Finally they sat down and talked. They talked about everything possible. After a while they fell silent and just watched. Laura began to grow tired. She leaned on Kyle's shoulder and fell asleep. Kyle looked down at her to see her peacefully sleeping. He smiled and watched the fairies.
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Lexi sighed and wiggled into her covers. She was really sad about Jingning and Yuri but she wasn't going to break down. She kept repeating that to herself until she drifted into an easy sleep.
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Soldiers were stationed all around and inside Gondor. Elves, men, and humans alike were there. Charging towards them was the biggest army of things Lexwen had ever seen, maybe 500,000 things. They were a cross of orc and some other foul creature. Lexwen readied her bow. The beasts stopped just before Gondor. Everything was silent. Lexwen could hear her heart beating loudly. Then an arrow came whistling through the air and just missed her ear. (elvish)
"Stand ready, aim, fire!" ordered Lexwen. A large amount of arrows were shot at the creatures. This started the war of Middle Earth.
The scene whirled around to a different scene. For a second Lexwen saw a peaceful scene of Rivendell. Then a same horrible creature jumped out from hiding. Elves were shooting and now Rivendell was in heavy war.
Yet again the scene whirled to Mirkwood. War seemed to have already come and gone in Mirkwood. All the trees were smoking and dead elves and horrible creatures were scattered on the ground.
For the last time the scene whirled to Rohan. Tons of horsemen were a foot slaying hundreds of orcs by the minute. War was closing in favor of Rohan.
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Lexi immediately sat up and thought. What did this "dream" mean? Nothing like that she had ever had before. Jaws it just a dream or was it what was to come? Lexi was staring to get a headache. She decided to dismiss the thought for a while. She slowly got out of bed. She just couldn't get that stupid dream out of her head!
What if it was really what was to happen? She new it wasn't in the past because there never was war in Rivendell, Mirkwood never burned like that and she along with all the humans had never been in war. She really had a bad headache. Then she heard a loud banging at the door.
"Who an earth would come this early in the morning?" She heard the knock again only louder. Lexi angrily get up and went to the door. As she opened it she spoke, "Who the hell do you think you are to. oh hi Orli" said Lexi immediately.
"Well, I think I'm Orli Bean"
"Oh sorry, why are you here?"
"We're really late for work! It's 11 o'clock" rushed Orli.
"Oh my gosh, I'll be right back. Can you grab me a quick something from the pantry." Lexi ran off in a hurry to get changed.
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Lexi rushed in to the office with Orli.
"Lexi wait!" Lexi spun around. It was Astrid, the girl at the front desk. "There's a letter here from you." Lexi read the address and nodded. She walked in to the music room silently. Orli walked next to her making no sound, until Lexi gasped.
"What? What is it?" worriedly asked Orli.
"I, um, it, well" Lexi stuttered. Finally she threw the letter at him and ran. He silently picked it up and read.
Dear Lexwen,
Yes I know you're really Lexwen. Your hiding place was very clever, for a while. You had me totally fooled. Well, now I know you're in West Earth and I will find you. You could make my job easier by just confessing but it's your decision. Everything you once new and loved it almost gone, but now I've set out to demolish it completely.
Beware of me,
Sauron
Orli's eyes bulged. "Oh no, we have to get her out of here, fast!"
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Everyone was piled into Orli's apartment.
"Okay, we have a problem. The Dark Side as done two things. One, he has identified himself" started Orli.
"Who is it?" asked Becky.
"Sauron" Lexi replied, everyone gasped.
"No, it can't be, Sauron was destroyed! Frodo and Sam destroyed the ring! Sauron is gone" protested Kyle.
"That's what we thought when Isildur cut the ring from Sauron's hand. He is back. That brings us to reason two. He left a note for Lexwen. He knows her alias name and that she's somewhere here in West Earth. We have to do something to mess him up. He can't find Lexwen. It would cost us all of Lorien, he just can't!" finished Orli.
"Lexi, you know what we have to do. We have to inform Elrond, Galadriel, and Gandalf of this immediately. They can help us think of what to do. In the mean time Lexi, you must keep a low profile. He knows where you work, that's bad. You can not go back to work anymore" said Nick.
"He's right, we should also make sure all her files at work are destroyed and that no one tells anyone where any of us live" added Max.
"You are to stay in your apartment. We will shop for you an put in some money for all your payments. Do you understand? Do no leave your apartment!" ordered Orli. Lexi nodded obediently.
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'knock, knock, knock' Lexi quietly got up and tip toed to her door. She had to make sure it was someone she trusted before she opened the door.
It was her friend Connie. Lexi sighed with relief and opened the door.
"Hi Connie" Lexi said.
"Hi-" Lexi cut her short. She grabbed her arm and pulled her into her apartment. "What's wrong?: Connie asked.
"Just don't say my name in public, okay?" asked Lexi. Connie nodded in a weird way.
"Okay, so I was wondering about something. I really haven't seen Jingning or Yuri since Monday. It's now Friday. What happened to them?" asked Connie. Lexi took in a sharp breath.
"They, um, are going away for a while."
"For how long? When are they coming back?" asked Connie.
"Okay, slow down. They, I um, they, well they um. Look, I've got to go make a phone call. I'll be right back" said Lexi. She ran into the kitchen to call Orli.
"Hello? Hi Orli" said Lexi.
"Hi, what's up?"
"Well, we've got a problem" started Lexi.
"Oh no, not another letter form the Dark Lord, you-"
"Orli calm down. It's just that Connie just came over. She wants to know where Jingning and Yuri went. I don't know what to say. She doesn't believe anything I say" said Lexi. She turned around to see Connie peaking into the room trying to listen to the conversation.
(Elvish) "Orli, speak in evlish, Connie's eavesdropping" ordered Lexi. "So, what do I tell her? Can I just tell her the truth?"
"Look, I'm going to get everyone over here to talk about this, it's important. We need to find out if we can trust her" said Orli.
"See you at your place with everyone in 10 minutes, bye" said Orli.
(English)"What on earth? What language was that? It is certainly not one from this Earth" joked Connie.
"Um, I'll tell you later."
"No, tell me now. What language were you speaking and where did Yuri and Jingning go?" asked Connie.
"Look, I'll tell you after I have a short meeting with my friends. Just go into my room and hang out. We'll call you when we're gone, okay?" asked Lexi. Something in Lexi's eyes jut told Connie that this was serious.
"Okay."
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(Elvish) "Kyomir, why not? Why can't we just tell Connie about us? She has the right to know. I'm positive she's not evil. She didn't even know what language I was speaking when I was talking to Orli on the phone. She know something's up and she wants to know what!" protested Lexwen. She was talking with everyone about telling Connie about their true selves.
"She's right. Connie is very smart and know something's up. WE should just tell her. I trust her now" said Lizwen. Everyone nodded and Kyomir was defeated. He nodded and Lexi called in Connie.
"Okay Connie. The language I was speaking was Elvish. We are al elves and we live in Middle Earth. I'm Lexwen, this is Rawen, Pawen, Charwen, Becwen, Lizwen, Tyolas, Kyomir, Zachalf, Maxomir, Nekolas, and Legolas. Jingning and Yuri are Jiwen and Yurwen. We are 15 elves trying to hide form the rising Dark Lord, Sauron. Jiwen and Yurwen were called back to Middle Earth to check on everything there. The on Tuesday I got a note from Sauron saying he knew where I worked and that he would find me. The spirit of my people lives inside me. The are of Lothlorien. He wants to kill me because I'm very important. Any questions?" asked Lexi.
"Just one, how can I help?"
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Jiwen skipped through the quiet fields just outside Mirkwood. Jiwen ran up one of the highest hills. You could see everything. What Jiwen saw scared her half to death. Far away, in the distance, a gigantic army was coming. 500,000 or so beasts, heading over to the center of Middle Earth!
The Beginning of the End
Lexwen had just reached Legolas. He was just gapping at her. She gave him a perfect smile.
"Lord Legolas, I've come to ask you where you wanted to go for lunch?"
"Wow, are you asking me."started Legolas.
"We were going to go somewhere to celebrate my victory. Laura asked me where we wanted to go but I don't know. I figured the runner up could choose" quickly explained Lexwen.
"Oh" said Legolas, his face falling. He was slowly turning back into Orli. Lexwen too was going back to Lexi Black, the person with the horrible flashbacks.
"I'll see you at the car in 5 minutes" said Lexi. Orli just nodded. Lexi ran back to her friends. "He wants to go to Antonio's. I like that idea. I haven't been there in so long. I though it would be fun" said Lexi out of breath.
"Alright, let's go," ordered Max. They walked back to there cars.
"I guess her regal elvishness is gone" stupidly said Zach.
"No, you think?" sarcastically said Laura.
"Well, yeah I do" stupidly said Zach again.
"You're hopeless" huffed Laura.
"No, I'm Zach" he said not getting it.
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"Hi Orli, they said that's okay" she said. He just nodded and got into the car. She too got in. He started up the car and pulled out. "What's wrong?" she asked him.
"I was just thinking, but I have a question. That thing earlier, I mean, well what was it?" awkwardly asked Orli.
"Oh, the kiss. It was a victory kiss, nothing important," giggled Lexi.
"Just wondering" rushed Orli. Lexi nodded her head and let it go.
(Elvish) "Lexwen, you really are a good archer. Your technique is so perfect and graceful," said Orli, Lexi blushed. "Do you think, you could, um, show me a few tricks sometime? You know give me a few pointers?" asked Orli.
"Sure, I'll meet you back at the field at 4 o'clock tomorrow evening" said Lexi.
"Okay, I'll bring my target," said Orli. In his head he yelled, "Yes!" They rode in silence the rest of the way there.
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(English) "Now guys, please don't' have another eating contest with pizza today, okay. We'd like to eat in peace," warned Rachael. Nicky grinned slyly. The waitress came back to the table.
"Would you like to make your pizza or just order one?" she said with a southern accent.
"We'll make ours, thanks," said Paula. The waitress handed them a little beeper.
"It should be about 5 minutes before you can come back" she said kindly and walked away.
"So congratulations Lexwen on finally beating Legolas at archery" said Charlotte. Everyone clinked glasses and took a sip.
"To me" Lexi said and also took a sip. Connie had just walked over.
"What's this about Lexwen, Legolas, and archery? Who are they?" she asked. Everyone spun around to see Connie.
"What are you talking about?" unsteadily said Jingning.
"Who are Legolas and Lexwen?" repeated Connie.
"Oh, just some characters in a story that Liz is writing" lied Jingning.
"Oh Liz, your writing a story! Can I read it sometime?" excitedly asked Connie.
"Well, not until it's finished" rushed Liz.
"How long do you think that will be?" bounced Connie.
"I don't know a couple of months. I'm only on the 4th chapter."
"Tell me when you're done. I'd love to read it."
"Okay Connie." Then the beeper started to light up and vibrate.
"Well, we've got to go and make our pizza's, see ya Connie" said Liz quickly excusing herself.
"Excuse her; she's a little antsy today. She just thought up a great idea for her story" said Rachael. Nicky, Kyle and Max started snickering in the background.
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"Alright, all your supplies are here. Just put on whatever you want and then leave it. We'll put it in the oven a.s.a.p." explained the waitress.
They al nodded and went to work. Lexi, Liz, Paula and Tyler all got plain cheese pizza. Charlotte, Jingning, Kyle, and Rachael got pepperoni pizza. Laura, also put on pineapples.
The rest went wild. They were having another contest. They were seeing who could make the most exotic pizza. Becky, Zach, Nicky, Orli, and Max were in the contest. They started slapping on everything in sight. After a while they were done. The rest of the group stood up to judge the pizzas.
'Well, they all have the same ingredients, but Becky has the most creative way of arranging them" pointed out Lexi.
"I agree, all in favor of Becky's pizza say aye," said Liz. Everyone said aye.
"Well congratulations Becky, you win" smiled Lexi.
"Why did we ever play? She's a girl. Girls have a better eye for creatively arranging things," said Zach.
"I agree," said Orli.
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"I am never going to make a pizza like that again" disgustedly said Max. Liz, Lexi, and Rachael started to giggle.
"You know your pizzas not that bad," said Rachael. She had just stolen a piece from Max.
"Hey, no more" said Max and he slapped her hand.
"Sorry, you said you didn't like it. I wanted to see if it was good," protested Rachael.
"Drop it you two" warned Liz. Max and Rachael bowed their heads. Rachael was still quietly giggling.
"What do you want to do tomorrow?" asked Nicky.
"I don't know what we should do but I can't meet with you guys during the day tomorrow. I have a meeting with someone at 10 o'clock" said Jingning.
"Who's the meeting with?" asked Laura.
"I can't tell you until after the meeting okay?" asked Jingning.
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Lexi threw everything on her kitchen table. She had spent all day with her friends.
After pizza they went to town and found many interesting things. Then they went to a dock to got look at boats. They ended up playing bumper tag. Charlotte was chasing after Tyler at one point. She ran into him really hard. He fell off the dock and into the water. He was furious with her. He went running after her and pushed her into the water. To bad for him Charlotte pulled him in too. They were fighting when Tyler suddenly stepped on a crab and it pinched him. Everyone was cracking up the.
She had just come back from getting ice cream and was exhausted. She was about to fall asleep on her feet.
"I've got to stop staying out so late," thought Lexi as she rubbed her eyes.
She put everything but her archery things away. She just put the in the hall closet. She heated up some milk and made hot chocolate. Then she walked sleepily into her room. She rested her hot chocolate on her dresser and got changed into her pajamas. She slipped into he pale blue bottoms with angel graffiti on them. Then she put n her plan hot pink top that was the same color as some to the graffiti.
She sighed and shuffled over to her bed with hot chocolate. Lexi turned on her reading light and started to read Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix. She was so caught up in her book that she didn't even catch herself before she burned her tongue.
"Oh shit-ukey mushrooms" whispered Lexi. She ran got some water and then went back to reading.
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Lexi woke up and yawned, her mind blissfully clear. She swung her feet over the bed and wiggled her toes. She was wondering why she was so happy. It was her night in about 2 months that she hadn't had a flashback. She picked up her mug and walked towards the kitchen to wash out her cup.
She flipped the on switch on her coffee machine and got out a cereal bowl. Lexi went into the pantry and pulled out some cinnamon toast crunch. She dumped some cereal into the bowl and poured some milk in. She jumped up to get her coffee and a spoon. Lexi sat down and happily ate her cereal. She used her control and turned on her stereo to one of her enya CD's. She quickly finished her cereal and put it in the sink.
She skipped in to her room and quickly changed. She put on a white skirt and a shear, flowy blue three-quarter top with a V-neck. She picked up her brush and started to brush her hair. Then a song came on and she couldn't resist the urge. She pretended her hairbrush was a microphone and started to sing.
"Sail away, sail away, sail away. Sail away, sail away, sail away."
She then stopped when the chorus was over and returned to brushing her hair. She put it back into ½ pigtails and clipped them. She ran into her closet and got out her white platform sandals. She put on some clear lip-gloss and pale blue eye shadow. Then Lexi grabbed her white purse and car keys and left the apartment. She skipped down to Liz's apartment and knocked on the door. She heard some scampering feet and them Liz opened the door.
"Hi" said Liz
"Hi" happily said Lexi.
"You feel okay? You're overly happy," said Liz.
"I think I'm fine. I just got up today really happy," explained Lexi.
"That's great, so why are you here?" asked Liz.
"I wanted to know if you wanted to go do something for a while?" asked Lexi.
"Okay, what do you want to do?" questioned Liz.
"I don't know."
"Hmmm, I got it!" brightly said Liz. "Let's go to the fudge factory and sample fudge until our mouths are stuck shut will fudge," laughed Liz.
"Yeah, that'd be fun," said Lexi.
"I'll be out in 5 minutes, come make yourself at home" yelled Liz at she went to her room.
Lexi stepped into her apartment and looked around. Liz had a very different place. Every room had a different theme. Her family room was a futuristic theme where everything was silver, black, white and had very precise angles. Her kitchen was a Hawaiian theme and her bathroom was nautical. Lexi loved Liz's place. She went and sat down on one of Liz's newfangled black couches.
In no time Liz came out in denim capri's and a lavender tang top with a blue butterfly in the corner. They linked arms and skipped own the hall singing, "Max is a hobbit, Max is a hobbit!" through the hall. Liz wasn't looking where she was going and fell.
"Max is a hobbit, Max is a hob-" Liz fell down the stairs. She rolled over and started to crack up. Lexi ran down to her.
"Liz, are you okay?" worriedly asked Lexi. Liz was laughing really hard.
"Yeah, I'm fine" she said, clutching a cramp in her side. She slowly got up and walked down the rest of the stairs.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ "This is going to be so much fun!" squealed Lexi as they walked into the fudge factory. Lexi jumped up and down in happiness. They went through rows and rows of fudge, tasting most of the good looking ones.
"Strawberry? I'm trying it!" said Liz. They both grabbed a sample.
"Mmmm, good, I like it," said Lexi while Liz nodded in agreement.
"Pecan Peanut butter? I'm going to be adventurous and try it," said Lexi. They both tried it. Liz's face contorted into an expression of disgust. Lexi scrunched up her nose in agreement.
They ended up buying a stick of chocolate, strawberry, cheesecake, caramel and a little piece of Peacon Peanut Butter to trick the boys into eating.
"I can just imagine their faces" happily said Lexi. Liz's face was taken up by a big mischievous smile. They quickly paid for the fudge and walked out of the factory.
"That was so much fun!" laughed Lexi.
"Of course it was. I thought of the idea. All my ideas are fun," said Liz fighting to keep a straight face.
"No, it was my idea!" joked Lexi. Liz burst out laughing. Lexi just smiled. A breeze picked up and started to ruffle her hair and shirt.
"Lets got get our late lunch the go back home. I've got to go somewhere at 4 and I need to change," Explained Lexi.
"Okay, let's go to chick-fil-a" said Liz with a smile. They skipped back to Lexi's midnight blue car. She started the engine and pulled out. She turned on her CD player, which had Vitamin C in it.
"Are you gonna turn me on, or are you gonna turn on me" sang Liz. Lexi then joined in, with her lower voice. Together, they sounded okay. Then Lexi pulled into chick-fil-a.
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"So, what are you doing now that you have to get changed?" casually asked Liz.
"I'm just going somewhere where I can't wear platforms and a skirt. I don't have to tell you just yet," said Lexi.
"Man, that's what Jingning said. Do you have a meeting too?" huffed Liz.
"No, I'm just doing something. Besides, I could wear a skirt and platforms to a meeting so there" finished Lexi. "If you have anymore questions too bad because I'm not answering them."
"Fine" huffed Liz.
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Lexi ran into her apartment. It was 3:15 and she really had to move. She had to leave by 3:45. She set her boxes of fudge on the counter. Lexi ran into her room and started looking for some denim Capri's. She finally found them and pulled out a red halter. She applied some bluish eye shadow and sparkly bluish lip-gloss. Lexi grabbed her white sneakers and ran into the kitchen. She put the fudge in the freezer and ran into the hall closet. Lexi quickly pulled out her bow and arrows and left the house. She ran back down to her midnight blue car. She placed her stuff in her trunk and hopped into the car. Racing down to the field, Lexi was still quite happy. She sang along with her CD and drummed happily on her steering wheel. All her turns were sharp but precise. Lexi finally reached the parking lot and got out. She unloaded her things and headed to the field. Orli was already they're practicing.
"Hi Orli." She shouted.
"Hi!" he yelled as he nailed another perfect shot.
"So what did you want help with again? I mean, you just put another arrow in the center." Asked Lexi.
"I know but my actual shot is really fast and hard. I want to be able to make it more graceful like yours." Rushed Orli.
"Okay." Said Lexi. She picked up her bow and immediately turned into Lady Lexwen. "Show me your shot." Orli nodded and gripped his bow. He aimed and shot. As he did he turned into Lord Legolas. "Okay, well we'll start with the easy part. When you aim, aim it a little bit to the right more." Suggested Lexwen. It hit exactly in the middle.
"Wow, why did you tell me to do that?" asked Legolas.
"Because, Lord Legolas, you always aim a little to the left or move your bow at the last moment to the left. If you aim it to the right more, it will go left right into the middle." Explained Lexwen.
"Cool!" said Legolas.
"Now, if you want a more graceful shot, that's a little harder." Started Lexwen. Legolas just nodded. "When you string your bow you just grab and arrow and shoot. Instead, carefully string your bow slowly and actually look at your target then aim, and shoot." Suggested Lexwen.
"So, just take my time and look at my target." Repeated Legolas. Lexwen just smiled and nodded. Legolas grabbed an arrow and slowly strung his bow. Then he looked up at the target, and then aimed to the right. He let go and hit gracefully on the target. "Yes, that was good! Where did you learn that?" smiled Legolas.
"Well, my dad used to be a very good archer. He told me one cay that I should learn just to be safe. Most elves should know how, is what he said. I really miss him. He did many great things for me and my people." Sighed Lexwen.
"Oh. well. what do you say to a rematch?" asked Legolas, trying to cheer her up.
"Okay, Lord Legolas," said Lexwen.
"Let me just warm up." Rushed Legolas. Lexwen nodded. Legolas used his old technique. He aimed and shot. He missed the board by four feet and it kept going into a tree. Lexwen started to laugh. Legolas loved her laugh. It was so joyful and light. Her face lit up when she laughed.
"Oh my gosh! Are you ready now?" said Lexwen.
"Yes Lady Lexwen."
"Okay, but this time Lord Legolas goes first." Insisted Lexwen.
"Fair enough" simply said Legolas. He pulled out his arrow. He looked at the target then strung the bow. Aiming a little to the right he shot, right on the dot.
"Not half bad." Complimented Lexwen. Then she ran her finger down the wood. She looked up at the target. She aimed and hit dead center. They kept going on like this, always tied after they both hit. Then they hit their last one.
"This is it, Lady Lexwen, this is the grand finally to our rematch. Unless one of us makes a stupid mistake like I did, it's a tie." Pointed out Legolas.
"So we'd better not make a mistake," said Lexwen. Legolas nodded and performed his turn. He hit right in the center. Lexwen stepped up and did hers. She strung her bow and shot gracefully. When finally it hit, it was again dead center.
"Now or never, Legolas" thought Legolas. Lexwen started to turn to Legolas.
"Yes! Well I guess we're even. We are just as good as-" She was cut short. She had turned right into Legolas who pulled her into a kiss. Lexwen closed her eyes. Legolas slowly pulled away. He looked straight into her bright blue eyes, which seemed to be sparkling with delight. Lexwen just opened her eyes and looked longingly into his electric blue eyes. He reached down and pulled her into a long, deep, kiss. They slowly pulled apart and Legolas whispered into her ear.
"Come to my apartment at 7:00 to go out to dinner tonight. Wear something a little nice." Lexwen nodded and pecked him on the lips. She picked up her bow and arrows and left. Legolas watched Lexwen disappear into the forest.
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Lexi skipped up the stairs and towards her apartment. She wasn't looking though. Someone had just opened their door and Lexi ran right into it.
"Oh my gosh Lexi, are you okay?" yelled Liz. Nicky heard her and started to the door to see what was wrong. He had just been visiting Liz.
"Nicky, help me" she yelled.
"What happened?" he asked worriedly.
"I opened the door and I guess I hit Lexi," rushed Liz. Nicky started to laugh. "Nicky, what's so funny? This isn't funny!" said Liz, totally lost about why her crazy brother was laughing.
"Well, it's just that you always see that in the movies but never in real life. Sorry, lets just get her into the house" hushed Nicky. Together they lifted her up and laid her on Liz's white couch.
"I'm going to go and get a cold compress. You stay here with Lexi," ordered Liz. She ran our of the room. Nicky looked over at Lexi with a frown.
"I hope she's okay" he though.
"Okay, I'm back," said Liz gasping for breath. She handed the cloth to Nicky. He started to sponge her face and neck. Lexi woke up 10 minutes later.
"What? Where am I?" groaned Lexi.
"You're at Liz's house on her couch," said Nicky softly.
"Oh, why?" asked Lexi, nothing was really reaching her brain yet.
"Well, Liz opened her apartment door and I guess she hit you. You're been our for about 20 minutes" slowly explained Nicky.
"Oh man" Lexi groaned. Suddenly her vision became clear and she saw Nicky standing over her. "Oh my gosh Nicky. What are you doing here? I thought Liz hit me?" rushed Lexi.
"Lexi, calm down. I was just visiting Liz when she opened the door" reassured Nicky.
"Um Nicky, is Lexi awake?'' said Liz's voice in the distance.
"Yeah why?" yelled Nicky
"Because, I found her bow and arrow and I want to know why" yelled Liz. Nicky raised and eyebrow at her.
"Oh well, um, I went out practicing earlier and I was just coming back" explained Lexi.
"Oh, sure" said Nicky but let it be.
"Okay, I'm fine now so I'm gonna go. I have things to do at home," said Lexi.
"Sure you don't want to stay for some coffee?" yelled Liz from the kitchen.
"No thanks, that's okay. I'm gonna go. Thanks for that little thing."
"Oh, no problem, see you at work" said Nicky seeing her to the door.
"Bye"
"Bye."
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Lexi quickly walked to her apartment very cautious of the doors. She fiddled with her keys until she found the right one. She walked inside and put everything away. She decided to get a piece of fudge before she got ready.
As she pulled our her strawberry fudge a thought hit her. Orli or Legolas, maybe both, had just pulled her into a kiss willingly and then asked her out! She had never though Orli liked her in that way. In her opinion there was no problem. Yet how on earth was she going to tell her friends? She sat at her kitchen table munching her Strawberry fudge deep in thought. She finally stuffed the rest into her mouth and went to get changed.
She picked our her favorite midnight blue top. The sleeves started just below her shoulders. They were frilly but pretty. Then she slipped on a long, flowly, pure white skirt. She put on plain white sparkle eye shadow and a silvery lip gloss. She wore her white platform shoes. Then she grabbed her white shawl with off-white sequin designs at the ends. She looked in the mirror and smiled. She was going on her first real date since she moved to West Earth. She removed her glance from the mirror and looked at the time, 6:50.
"Man!" tutted Lexi. She slipped on a silver watch and plopped her keys into her small blue purse.
She ran our of the place quickly and silently closed the door. She didn't want to have to tell anyone about this quite yet.
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'Knock, knock, knock' Orli heard the door and rushed to get it. Lexi was standing at the door looking gorgeous.
"So, are you ready?" casually asked Lexi.
"Um yea, let me just get my car keys" said Orli. He rushed our of the room but came back quickly. "Okay, lets go," said Orli as he offered her his arm. She graciously took it and they went down to his car.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Orli parked his car in front of a restaurant called the Rainforest Café. He got our and walked around to help Lexi out.
"Thanks" said Lexi as she was helped out.
"Not at all, now come on," urged Orli. Lexi laughed and stumbled as she tried to keep up with Orli who was pulling her by the arm. He stopped running when he was at the door and brushed off his clothes. He held he door as Lexi stepped in.
"Wow, this is so cool" awed Lexi.
"Yeah, this is one of my favorite places. I love the decorations," explained Orli. Lexi continued to look around. It was the most exotic restaurant she'd ever been to.
It looked like a rainforest. There were green vines and fake trees covering every wall. Little butterflies were hidden in the green. In some corners there were little sceneries. There were gorillas playing, lions grooming, elephants bathing, and even a tall giraffe eating. There was half a wall dividing some of the restaurant that was a fish tank. All kinds of fish roamed the tank. They were brightly colored and weird shape but very interesting.
"Table for 2 please" said Orli to the waitress. Lexi shook her head and came back to reality. The waitress grabbed two menus and motioned for them to follow her.
"Here you go, enjoy your dinner" smiled he waitress.
"Thank you" abruptly said Orli to the waitress. The waitress walked away and left the couple
"So, how do you like the place?" curiously asked Orli.
"Oh, it's great. It looks really exotic and fun," explained Lexi. Orli just smiled.
"So what did you do with Liz today?"
"How do you know I went with Liz today?" asked Lexi.
"Because I saw you guys skipping down the hall this morning singing 'Max is a hobbit" smirked Orli. Lexi started to giggle.
"Oh, that is just an inside joke me and Liz have, we're not trying to be mean."
"I just wonder why you call him that. Does he have big, hairy feet or something?" asked Orli.
"Well, he does have big feet. Maybe it's just me. Most elves have feet on the small side, delicate feet" blushed Lexi.
"That's true. I always though Max had feet on the bigger side" pointed out Orli. Lexi smiled again.
"So, what did you do today?" asked Lexi. Orli smiled nervously. He really didn't want Lexi to know that he had been at the archery field all day.
"I practiced some of the song we were playing for the soundtrack" quickly lied Orli.
"Come on, tell me the truth. I saw your nervous smile. You're mot telling me the something" Lexi said.
"Okay, I was at the archery field all day. I really miss being able to practice every day" truthfully said Orli. Lexi just nodded her head showing she understood. She started to look around the restaurant again.
"What do you say we order dinner now?" suggested Lexi.
"Okay."
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"Wow this food is really good" awed Lexi.
"I know, that's why I like it here" joke Orli.
"Should have known" ticked Lexi.
"Hey!" exclaimed Orli.
"I'm just telling you I like it" smiled Lexi.
"Oh well, so what do you think Jingning's meeting was about and who was it with?" asked Orli as he smoothly changed the subject.
"Nice change of subject. But to answer your question I really don't know. I'm kind of worried about that. She could be making plans to do something that will blow our cover" worriedly said Lexi.
"I agree, she's become very secretive these past few weeks. I hope she is using her comment sense though. Would she really be mad enough to do something like that? What did we do to make her mad?" asked Orli.
"I don't know. Maybe it's really tog et back at Elrond for sending us here. She was attached to Middle Earth as much as me" continued Lexi.
"Well let's hope she talks to us what happened tomorrow. It's not much like her to be so secretive," hoped Orli.
"Maybe she was just meeting Yami" said Lexi.
"I doubt it. She could have told us about that. No, I think it's something bigger than a date with Yami" said Orli.
"Well, I'm sure we'll find out tomorrow. Lets ask for the check, I'm done" swiftly said Lexi.
"Alright, CHECK PLEASE!" ordered Orli. The waitress came over with the check quickly. Orli placed a credit card in the folder and turned back to Lexi.
"So, who taught you your archery skills" asked Lexi. Orli laughed.
"Well, I used to wish I could grow up to be a brave archer who was one of the best. So, when the warrior men went to the field to train, I would follow them and watch. Then I'd go home and practice. One day one of the archers noticed I had been watching them every time they practice. He called to me and invited me over. For the next couple of weeks I would practice with them. He was called to war 5 or 6 weeks later. He died proudly fighting in the war. His best friend took up training me for about 300 years. They were both great men."
"Oh, I'm sorry. Well it does seem that al the best of men die a great death" confessed Lexi. Orli sighed.
"It seems that way. Well, lets get moving, it's getting late." Lexi nodded and got up. Orli quickly grabbed his credit card and got up. They silently walked side by side out of the restaurant. They talked about many little things on the way home, work, home, pets, just life.
Orli parked his car and got out. He quickly helped Lexi out and locked the car. They walked into the building and to Lexi's apartment. They both stopped at the door.
"I had a great time tonight Orli, thanks" smiled Lexi.
"Oh, not at all." Lexi blushed and looked up at Orli. He leaned down and planted a deep kiss on her lips. Lexi kissed him back. They just stood there kissing in their own little world.
Down the hall Candice had just quietly opened her door. She looked down the hall to see Orli and Lexi standing by her door kissing. She smiled with delight. She couldn't wait until they told everyone they were a couple. She didn't feel it was right to tell them herself.
Orli slowly pulled apart. He looked into Lexi's bright blue eyes. He really didn't want to leave but saw the time and knew he must.
"I'll see you tomorrow" he said. He gave her a quick kiss and went to his apartment just a few doors down. Lexi went into the house, closed the door, and squealed. She sighed with content and went to her room to get ready for bed.
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"Morning Lexi, time to get up." Said a voice just above her. Lexi moaned and rolled over. "Come on, time to get up" Urged the voice. Then she felt a pair of soft lips gently grace hers. At that instant Lexi knew it was Orli, trying to get her up and she kissed him back. She slowly opened her eyes to see Orli's fair face watching her. He had a little bit of dark brown hair. He had deep brown eyes and pale but perfect skin. She sighed in defeat and sat up.
"How'd you get in here?" she asked.
"I stole the key from Liz. Get ready quick we have to be there in 45 minutes." Rushed Orli. Lexi quickly kissed him and told him she'd be out in 15 minutes. Lexi grabbed some clothes and went to take a shower. Orli went and got out her music for her. Then went to make some quick breakfast. He got out a bagel and made some coffee. Then Lexi rushed out. She was wearing a pink orange and yellow striped dress that rested just above her knee's. Her hair was in a half pony tail with a pink ribbon. Again she was wearing white platform shoes and had a little white purse.
"That was less than 15 minutes" said Orli. Lexi flipped her hair back.
"Just call it a gift." Orli snorted. "You think it's funny do you? Well I don't" opposed Lexi. As she past him she hit him playfully on the arm.
"Hey!"
"Hey what?" asked Lexi.
"Just hey! We should get going. I already made some breakfast. Let's just go, we'll be late" urged Orli. Lexi nodded and grabbed her car keys.
"I'll drive you" said Orli.
"I don't trust you." Orli's jaw dropped. "Just kidding. I have to go somewhere after lunch for my violin" quickly explained Lexi.
"Oh" said Orli in relief.
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Lexi was just putting her violin away for her lunch break.
"Tyler, you played real well today" sarcastically said Lexi.
"You may want to keep it up, I'm sure everyone want to hear how horrible you played today" continued Liz.
"I'll do that" said Tyler.
"Thanks, that would be a-" Lexi was cut short. Her cell phone started to ring. She put down her violin and made a grab for her cell phone. She was too late. It stopped ringing. 10 seconds later is rung again. Lexi flipped it open and spoke. "Hello!"
"Lexi, it's me, Jingning. You, Liz, Nicky, Orli, and Tyler need to come to my place" said Jingning.
"Why?" asked Lexi.
"I have some big news that I have to tell you all. I have lunch at my place. Just make sure you al come down. I'm phoning everyone. See you in a little, bye" explained Jingning. Lexi hung up.
"Who was it?" asked Nicky.
"Jingning, she wants us to come to her place for lunch. She's got urgent news" said Lexi.
"It sounds important. I wonder what it is" said Orli.
"It must be something about, well, you know" uncomfortably said Liz. The others nodded in agreement.
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Tyler, Nicky, Liz, Orli, and Lexi rushed our of their cars and into the building. After running up 7 flights of stairs, they finally reached the right floor and ran to apartment 728. Nicky briskly knocked on Jingning's door.
"Hi guys, come on in" nervously said Jingning. They found all their friends talking quietly in Jingning's family room. Yuri just sat in silence looking nervous and scared at the same time. Tyler, Nick, Lexi, Orli, and Liz sat down quietly.
"Okay, I have something really important to tell you all" started Jingning. Lexi looked over at Yuri to see her wringing her hands nervously.
"I, um, wow, this is hard to say" stuttered Jingning.
"Wait, is this about the meeting you had today" asked Max.
"Well yeah, it was with an elf from Lothlorien. His name was Haldir." Lexi gasped. Haldir was a very important guard who always took care of important matters.
"Hey says that, well, that I can or really should go back to Middle Earth for a month or tow. He says since I'm not in grave peril it's okay if I go back. I'm going to check on things and see how the place is doing" slowly said Jingning.
Lexi was stunned. Jingning was allowed to go back to Middle Earth. Lexi was really jealous too. She would do anything to be able to go back to Middle Earth. Finally Yuri stood up and timidly spoke.
"I have a confession to make. The meeting I had on Saturday was with a messenger from Rivendell. He said I too should go back to Middle Earth, only he said more than Haldir. He said Elrond and Galadriel had a little meeting about a week ago. They feared a evil something was growing closer. Jingning and I are going back to see if we can figure out what is coming" rushed Yuri.
"This isn't fair! I would do anything to be able to go back to Middle Earth. Why do you get to go? I want to protect my people rightfully, not cowering here in West Earth!" complained Lexi.
"I don't know why this it but you'll have to live with it" said Jingning.
"So when do you leave?" timidly asked Kyle.
"Tomorrow morning before work" said Yuri.
` "What'! That's so soon" complained Lexi.
"That's just life, live with it" sternly said Yuri. Lexi sighed and put her head in her hands.
"So, what did you two do yesterday?" casually asked Candice.
"I'm a little thirsty, I'm be right back" nervously said Lexi. She gave Orli a meaningful eye and left.
"I'm going to go and" Orli was cut short.
"Go on" urged Candice. Orli nodded, got up and left.
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"Lexi, you okay?" asked Orli. Lexi sighed.
"Yeah, I guess."
"Oh, so what do you want to do about the question Candice asked?" Orli said, changing the subject.
"Oh, I don't know. Do you want to tell them yet?" asked Lexi, she looked very weary.
"I don't care myself. I don't know. It really wouldn't hurt" stuttered Orli.
"Tell me the truth" ordered Lexi.
"I think we should at least tell Jingning and Yuri before they leave. For all we know we could be married by the time they get back" joked Orli. Lexi's jaw dropped. "Just an example, don't worry" he reassured Lexi.
"Okay, I get your point. So should we just tell them all?"
"Lets tell them after lunch" said Orli. Lexi nodded. Lexi refilled her glass and went back to the other room. Orli sighed and went back too.
"So, are you going to tell us?" asked Charlotte.
"We didn't really do anything. How do you know we even did anything. You just told me to go after her" explained Orli.
"Oh, right" said Paula.
"So, lets eat!" said Max.
"Is that all men think about" exasperatedly asked Jingning.
"NO, we also think about girls" joked Kyle.
"What EVER!" Cried Jingning.
"Okay, calm down. Max is right, let's go eat. Maybe some food in our stomach's we'll able to take in everything" quickly said Candice. Murmurs of agreement followed and everyone got up to go and eat. Lexi sighed and got up. It just wasn't fair that Jingning and Yuri got to go back to Middle Earth! Lexi shook her head and went into the kitchen.
"You okay Lexi?" asked Zach. Lexi jumped.
"Oh hi, yeah, I'm fine" said Lexi.
"Okay, just making sure" said Zach.
"Thanks" said Lexi. She sat down at the table and put her head in her hands. She was really depressed and just wanted to be alone. But she still had half a day of work. Jingning and Liz sat on either side of Lexi.
"Look Lexi, I'm sorry about the going to Middle Earth without you guys. I really wish you could come, but you just can't. I wouldn't be safe. I'm sorry" whispered Jingning on her right.
"We'll do just fine while they're gone. We'll have just as much fun as them" reassured Liz.
"Look guys, thanks for trying to comfort me. I'll be okay, I just need a little quiet time to take this all in" confessed Lexi.
"Okay, if you want to talk, I'm here" said Liz.
"Thanks." Jingning got up to help bring in the rest of the food.
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"Man Jingning, those burgers were good. I've got to come here more often" said Nick.
"Oh no you don't! Eat at your own house" commanded Jingning. Nicky just smiled.
"Anyway Lexi, tell us what you did yesterday" urged Candice.
"Oh um, well. I went to the fudge factory with Liz" started Lexi.
"Then you went to the archery field" said Nick.
"How do you" started Lexi.
"The little incident with the door? You told me when Liz found your bow and arrows" exclaimed Nick.
"You went alone?" asked Paula with a smirk.
"No, I actually met up with Orli there."
"Oh, so now we're getting somewhere" yelled Max. Tyler glanced at his watch and gasped.
"Guys, we've got to go! It's 2:30, we're late!"
"You go, I don't have to play until 4 o'clock. See you guys" said Orli.
Tyler, Liz, Nick, and Lexi got up to go. Everyone else walked them to the door. Tyler, Liz and Nicky stepped out waiting for Lexi. She turned to Orli.
"See you later" she said. Then Lexi stepped forward and gave Orli a long, passionate kiss. Everyone gasped. She slowly pulled away. Gazing into his eyes she said bye against his lips. Lexi then turned and left. Everyone was staring at her. Then she snapped out of it and ran after the others. The rest then turned to Orli with evil grins.
"So Orli, now that we know that little piece of information, why don't you fill us in on what really happened yesterday?" smirked Laura.
"Oh right, well um" stuttered Orli.
"Get him!" yelled Laura. Nick and Kyle grabbed Orli and thrust him into the room.
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The 10 girls sat in a circle in Laura's apartment. They decided to throw a good bye party for Yuri and Jingning. They were really talking about everything else but the next day, when they were going.
"So Lexi, what really happened yesterday with Orli and you?" asked Liz.
"Well, I helped him with archery, we had a rematch, and we tied. I was talking to him when he cut me short with a kiss. Then we went on a date last night at the Rainforest Café" proudly said Lexi.
"Finally! Nicky, Tyler, and me were getting worried you'd never realize your feelings" explained Liz.
"Oh, so what did you do to Orli after I left?" asked Lexi.
"Oh, we just torchured him until he told us what you did yesterday. We knew you did something because, well, you gave Orli a really strong kiss" said Charlotte, Lexi blushed.
"Well, this has been some weekend! First Laura and Zach, now Lexi and Orli. So, who's next? If anyone is secretly dating someone spill this instant" ordered Candice. Surprisingly Charlotte raised her hand.
"Um, Tyler and I got together on Saturday after the archery competition" confessed Charlotte.
"Oh my gosh, are you serious?" yelled Becky, Charlotte giggled and nodded.
"Wow, anyone else" asked Candice. Laura raised her hand and confessed.
"Actually, me and Zach broke up yesterday."
"What? We only found out on Friday?" said Candice.
"I know but we just aren't in love anymore. Besides, we were dating for 6 months. Anyway, I think I like someone else." Everyone's jaws dropped.
"Who, tell me now" ordered Lexi. Laura blushed a deep red.
"Kyle" she muttered.
"Sorry, didn't catch that, who?" asked Lexi.
"Kyle" she said louder this time.
"Oh, how cute" giggled Lexi.
"So, when are you going to ask him out?" questioned Rachael.
"What? I'm not going to. I don't think he likes me the same way" said Laura.
"Nonsense! Have you seen the way he looks at you? He is totally for you. He just need to know that you and Zach are over" consoled Jingning. Laura looked totally lost.
"What we need to do is have the guys have a little hat and get Zach to tell them you're over. Then Kyle will know you're free and your path is clear. What do you say?" asked Jingning.
"Um well"
"I'll take that as a yes." Jingning jumped up and went to the phone. She quickly dialed Tyler's number.
"Hi Tyler."
"Hi, who is this?" he said.
"It's Jingning. Look, do you think you could do Laura and me a favor?" she rushed.
"Yeah, I guess."
"Okay good. Look Laura and Zach broke up and now she wants to ask Kyle out. The problem is that he doesn't know and she wants him to so he will know it's okay for them to go out. So, can you cal up the guys and make Zach tell them he's not with Laura anymore?"
"Well, I guess. The guys are here now so by the end of the night Zach will confess and Kyle will know, okay?" asked Tyler.
"Yeah, thanks, I owe you!" exclaimed Jingning.
"Okay, well bye."
"Bye." Jingning then ran back into the room.
"Okay, it's settled. By the end of the night Kyle will know that Laura and Zach are through. That leaves Laura's path clear," explained Jingning.
"I owe you" awed Laura.
"No, no, no, this was just my goodbye present. Besides, when I come back, I want to see a happy couple" joked Jingning.
"Alright, I'll try. So um, hope you have fun at home" said Laura. Lexi shifted uncomfortably.
"Well um, yeah thanks" awkwardly said Jingning. Finally Lexi gave up. She started to silently cry. Then she got up and ran out of the room.
Yuri and Laura jumped up to go after her. They knew Lexi would soon lose it and she'd totally break down. It was their job to try and keep them semi-happy so they could get over Middle Earth. Lexi seemed to be having the toughest time. She had so many horrors in her past that almost no one knew them all.
"Lex hey, where are you?" called Laura. Yuri opened the door to the guest bedroom to find Lexi on the bed crying into a pillow. Laura rushed over to her, closely followed by Yuri. "Lex, what's wrong" asked Laura.
"It's just not fair!" Lexi sobbed.
"What's not fair?" asked Laura as she rubbed Lexi's back.
"Your lives are perfect. I mean Yuri gets to go back to Middle Earth. And Laura has two guys who desperately care about her followed by the rest of the guys" continued Lexi.
"Don't tell Liz I said this but I think you've go two guys after you as well. I think Nick has a little thing for you. The way he was looking at you and hugging you at Zach's was a big give away" whispered Laura.
"Shut up! Nick's just a friend" giggled Lexi as she playfully hit Laura.
"Okay, so is that all? You think we have perfect lives?" asked Laura.
"No, I mean, none of your friends died, none of you siblings were taken away from you! And none of you lost both of your parents" yelled Lexi breaking down again.
"Wow Lexi, slow down. What do you mean about your siblings taken away?" cut in Yuri. Lexi took a deep breath and explained.
"You know how my father was a very high and respected elf? Well, once the Dark Lord Sauron started gaining power the government feared for me and my sisters safety. They took my two sisters away from me. They spread them out so the Dark Lord couldn't kill us all at once. I had two sisters, Carineta and Marielltina. Carineta went some where in East Earth. Marielltina is in some remote hiding place. I haven't seen them since I was allowed to visit Carineta when I was 300" explained Lexi in a quavering voice.
"Oh Lexi, I'm so sorry" whispered Yuri.
"It's okay."
"Wait, what d you mean about both your parents being lost?" asked Laura.
"I know about your dad, but what about your mom?"
"She died too, why else do you think I lived with Galadriel? My mother died even before my father. She was a greatly needed elf. She had some information that the Dark Lord was just dying to get his hands on. One day she was caught off guard and he killed her. The person I called my mother after that was my step mom. She too died after my father. An orc shot her. I then had to under to care of Galadriel until I could take care of myself. I mean Galadriel okay but, I miss my parents" said Lexi as she sighed. The grief seemed to be beyond tears.
"Oh my gosh, I had no idea. So, you've lost so many good people! I'm sorry, I wish there was something I could do" said Laura.
"When's the next time you can see Carineta?" asked Yuri.
"300 years" sighed Lexi.
"Oh, do you ever get to see Marielltina again?" asked Yuri.
"Probably never, or not until evil is destroyed completely. I really miss them" explained Lexi.
"Well, why don't you just go to East Earth and see Carineta?"
"Because, it's too dangerous if we were together then it would jeopardize our lives. I don't want to risk it" explained Lexi.
"We're sorry about your sisters and parents. Now I understand why you had a rough beginning" said Yuri.
"I'm really sorry. Let's just try to go back to everyone and put aside your past" said Laura.
"Just promise me you guys won't tell anyone about this" warned Lexi.
"We promise" they said in unison. Lexi gave up, wiped her eyes, and left the room behind Laura and Yuri.
"Okay guys, I'm sorry about that little interruption. If no one has any objections, then lets get back to the party" yelled Laura. Everyone was a little hesitant in the beginning but gave in when they saw no one would talk.
"So, you leave tomorrow guys, what time do you leave?" timidly asked Rachael.
"Tomorrow at 9 o'clock" muttered Jingning.
"I'm not going to work until after you leave" stubbornly said Lexi.
"Alright fine, so do you think Kyle will say yes if Laura asks him out?"
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"So Zach, have you and Laura gone up recently?" casually asked Tyler.
"Well um, the truth is, me and Laura broke up yesterday" confessed Zach.
"What! But we just found out on Friday" yelled Max.
"I know but we've been going out for 6 months before that, we just need a change" explained Zach.
"Okay, I understand" replied Zach.
"I have a confession to make. Me and Charlotte got together on Saturday" said Tyler.
"Wow man, this has been some weekend. Just add in Orli and Lexi and we're at compasity" said Nick.
"I know, sorry man about Laura. I know this is kind of soon but, I think I might ask Laura out" mumbled Kyle. "Do you mind?"
"No, I don't. Me and Laura are just friends. We just don't like each other that why. Go ask her out" commanded Zach.
"Okay, I'll do it tomorrow after Jingning and Yuri leave" decided Kyle.
"What do you think Lexi will do when they leave? She seems pretty unsettled. She seemed really upset when they were leaving" asked Max.
"Hey, come one man. She's had horrors in her past beyond your wildest dreams. We are all she has left. Everyone and thing else has left her" protested Orli.
"Okay Orli, calm down, we're sorry. You probably know more of why she is like that" said Nick.
"Thank you and yes, I do. I mean her immediate family like parents and siblings are gone. All she has is her Godfather Elrond and Grandmother Galadriel. We're like her family" said Orli.
"I knew her dad died but what about her mother? She was alive when her father died. I always thought she had no siblings" said Nick. He was really confused.
"Actually her mother died before her father. The woman you knew was her step-mom. After her father died her step-mom died. She also had two siblings, Carineta and Marielltina. After their true mother died they were separates so they couldn't all be harmed at once. She hasn't seen them since she was 300. Let's just give her a break and try to understand what she needs and feels" said Orli. Everyone was totally stunned by this. They always knew Lexi had a rough childhood but not as rough as losing everyone close to her.
"Let's go get something to eat and talk sports" said Tyler. They all cheered in agreement. Since the men had come to West Earth they saw many new sports and began to become accustomed to them. They were rather attached to them now, especially football.
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Lexi sighed with content. She had just had a nice long chat with her friends before Jingning and Yuri were to leave the next day. She was ready now to just have some time of her own to think things over. Just then there came 3 loud knocks on her door. Lexi sighed and got up from the table.
"Hi Lexi."
"Orli, hi" brightly said Lexi. She really didn't mind him being there. She was glad it was him and not someone else. "Come on in." Orli stepped inside and turned to her.
"Look, I think we need to talk, it's nothing bad, just talk" seriously said Orli.
"Okay, lets go into the family room" she said. Lexi really didn't know what this would be about but she knew she would fin out soon.
"So, what did you want to talk to me about?" Lexi asked.
"It's about tomorrow. Look, I just want to make sure you're okay with it" said Orli
"The truth is I'm not okay with it. I don't wan them to go. For one I would do anything to be back there and two I'm going to miss them. You all mean so much to me that I just don't want you to leave. You know how I feel about this kind of thing" confessed Lexi.
"Okay, I know you're not all 'yeah, this is fine, go have fun' about this but you have to try to be positive. I know you miss Middle Earth, we all do. The enchanted forests, the misty waterfalls, and the magical people but I can't let that ruin us. You know that as well as I do that someday we will go back there to live someone. As for them leaving us, they'll be back. I know we are you're only family right now but we can get through this without them for a month or two" explained Orli.
"Wait, how do you know you're my only family? You know about my parents and sisters? About Elrond and Galadriel being the only ones there for me?" asked Lexi.
"Yes, I do. No one told me straight forward. I just put the pieces together, but it wasn't easy" he added after he took a look at Lexi's face.
"So, you know more about me than I thought" said Lexi, she was impressed.
"Yes, I do. I care a lot about you and wan to understand your feelings" said Orli. He looked straight into her bright blue eyes. Lexi looked into his blue eyes and understood. He really did feel her feelings. His eyes looked sad and worried. Lexi nodded slowly as to show that she believed him. He nodded and spoke. "I'm glad you believe me."
Then he leaned forward and gave her a deep kiss as to seal his promise. Lexi kissed him back and then slowly pulled away.
"Thank you, I promise to try and work through this tomorrow" said Lexi softly.
"Good, I have to go now, but I'll see you tomorrow. Get lots or rest" Orli commanded. Lexi laughed and walked him to the door. Orli kissed her good night and left.
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Lexi took a deep breath and headed towards the dock. She had decided that no matter what, she wouldn't make a big deal of this. It was hard but she was going to try. She finally reached the end where all her friends were saying good-bye to Jingning and Yuri.
"Hey guys" said Lexi.
"Hello" said Rachael.
"So, when does the boat leave?" casually asked Yami. Lexi was surprised to see him. Usually Jingning had a new boyfriend by now. Jingning took a nervous glance at Lexi.
"10 minutes." Jingning turned to Lexi to see how she would react worriedly.
"So, have a safe trip and say hi to Emwen and Merwen for me." Everyone was shocked by this answer. They thought she would break down completely but she didn't. Lexi acted calmly for once.
"I'll do that" kindly said Jingning. Yuri just stood in the background trying to disappear. She was sad that she had to leave all her friends behind.
Lexi noticed her absence and went over to Yuri. "Hi Yuri." Yuri just nodded. She then noticed Yuri was crying. "Oh Yuri, it's okay. Look, if you're sad about leaving us you shouldn't be. We'll be fine without you, I promise."
"Wow, this is a first. Usually it would be one of us comforting you" joke Yuri.
"Yeah well, I'm trying. I don't want to be the crybaby" relied Lexi.
"Well, it's certainly working. I'm glad you came over to help me. Thanks, I need a friend to help me get over the last bump" said Yuri as she wiped her eyes. Lexi smiled and the two of them walked back to the rest of the group.
Max saw Yuri and ran over to her. He then pulled her into a huge bear hug. Yuri was caught by surprise and staggered because of his weight.
"Um Max, um, MAX! Please let go" whispered Yuri.
"Why should I" teased Max.
"Because I can't breathe" said Yuri. Max immediately let go.
"Sorry."
"It's okay, you just caught me by surprise, that's all." Everyone was a little miffed by Max's behavior but dismissed it. Yuri slowly made over to the group, cautious of everyone's moves.
"Anyway Yuri, can you say hi to Elrond and Galadriel for us?" asked Paula.
"Sure, anyone else" asked Yuri.
"Anyone we know that we can trust, say hi to them for us" said Kyle.
"Alright, we've got to get onto the boat so-" Yuri drifted off. Everyone stepped forward in turn and said bye.
Yami and Jingning were saying good-bye farther away. Yami gave her one last kiss and she went onto the boat.
Yuri was just behind Jingning when someone from behind ran up to her and spun her around. Before Yuri had time to think Max pulled her into a long, deep kiss. After a while Yuri got comfortable and kissed him back. They slowly pulled apart.
"I'll see you when you get back" Max whispered in her ear. Yuri nodded and walked onto the boat dazed. As is pulled away they waved until the boat disappeared into the horizon.
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"Ouch, ouch, ouch, brain freeze" yelped Laura.
"Well, that's what you get for eating your ice cream at top speed" laughed Kyle.
"It's not my fault!" protested Laura.
"Yes, it is! You could have eaten slower, but you chose to eat fast" said Kyle.
"Shut up!" giggled Laura.
"You know I'm right, and you know it! You're just afraid to admit it" pressed Kyle.
"Fine you're right, okay, I admit it. So what do you want to do, just sit here and get brain freezes?" asked Laura
"No, of course not, we're just getting something to eat. Follow me!" yelled Kyle. He grabbed her hand and together they ran.
Finally Kyle stopped at a spot in the park with lots of trees like a forest you can't enter. Then Kyle pulled aside a huge branch and revealed a beautiful sight. It was a little enclosed space because of trees. In it, it looked magical. There were tons of bushes with different types of flowers in them. There seemed to be little colorful lights flying around. Then Laura realized they were fairies!
Finally they sat down and talked. They talked about everything possible. After a while they fell silent and just watched. Laura began to grow tired. She leaned on Kyle's shoulder and fell asleep. Kyle looked down at her to see her peacefully sleeping. He smiled and watched the fairies.
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Lexi sighed and wiggled into her covers. She was really sad about Jingning and Yuri but she wasn't going to break down. She kept repeating that to herself until she drifted into an easy sleep.
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Soldiers were stationed all around and inside Gondor. Elves, men, and humans alike were there. Charging towards them was the biggest army of things Lexwen had ever seen, maybe 500,000 things. They were a cross of orc and some other foul creature. Lexwen readied her bow. The beasts stopped just before Gondor. Everything was silent. Lexwen could hear her heart beating loudly. Then an arrow came whistling through the air and just missed her ear. (elvish)
"Stand ready, aim, fire!" ordered Lexwen. A large amount of arrows were shot at the creatures. This started the war of Middle Earth.
The scene whirled around to a different scene. For a second Lexwen saw a peaceful scene of Rivendell. Then a same horrible creature jumped out from hiding. Elves were shooting and now Rivendell was in heavy war.
Yet again the scene whirled to Mirkwood. War seemed to have already come and gone in Mirkwood. All the trees were smoking and dead elves and horrible creatures were scattered on the ground.
For the last time the scene whirled to Rohan. Tons of horsemen were a foot slaying hundreds of orcs by the minute. War was closing in favor of Rohan.
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Lexi immediately sat up and thought. What did this "dream" mean? Nothing like that she had ever had before. Jaws it just a dream or was it what was to come? Lexi was staring to get a headache. She decided to dismiss the thought for a while. She slowly got out of bed. She just couldn't get that stupid dream out of her head!
What if it was really what was to happen? She new it wasn't in the past because there never was war in Rivendell, Mirkwood never burned like that and she along with all the humans had never been in war. She really had a bad headache. Then she heard a loud banging at the door.
"Who an earth would come this early in the morning?" She heard the knock again only louder. Lexi angrily get up and went to the door. As she opened it she spoke, "Who the hell do you think you are to. oh hi Orli" said Lexi immediately.
"Well, I think I'm Orli Bean"
"Oh sorry, why are you here?"
"We're really late for work! It's 11 o'clock" rushed Orli.
"Oh my gosh, I'll be right back. Can you grab me a quick something from the pantry." Lexi ran off in a hurry to get changed.
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Lexi rushed in to the office with Orli.
"Lexi wait!" Lexi spun around. It was Astrid, the girl at the front desk. "There's a letter here from you." Lexi read the address and nodded. She walked in to the music room silently. Orli walked next to her making no sound, until Lexi gasped.
"What? What is it?" worriedly asked Orli.
"I, um, it, well" Lexi stuttered. Finally she threw the letter at him and ran. He silently picked it up and read.
Dear Lexwen,
Yes I know you're really Lexwen. Your hiding place was very clever, for a while. You had me totally fooled. Well, now I know you're in West Earth and I will find you. You could make my job easier by just confessing but it's your decision. Everything you once new and loved it almost gone, but now I've set out to demolish it completely.
Beware of me,
Sauron
Orli's eyes bulged. "Oh no, we have to get her out of here, fast!"
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Everyone was piled into Orli's apartment.
"Okay, we have a problem. The Dark Side as done two things. One, he has identified himself" started Orli.
"Who is it?" asked Becky.
"Sauron" Lexi replied, everyone gasped.
"No, it can't be, Sauron was destroyed! Frodo and Sam destroyed the ring! Sauron is gone" protested Kyle.
"That's what we thought when Isildur cut the ring from Sauron's hand. He is back. That brings us to reason two. He left a note for Lexwen. He knows her alias name and that she's somewhere here in West Earth. We have to do something to mess him up. He can't find Lexwen. It would cost us all of Lorien, he just can't!" finished Orli.
"Lexi, you know what we have to do. We have to inform Elrond, Galadriel, and Gandalf of this immediately. They can help us think of what to do. In the mean time Lexi, you must keep a low profile. He knows where you work, that's bad. You can not go back to work anymore" said Nick.
"He's right, we should also make sure all her files at work are destroyed and that no one tells anyone where any of us live" added Max.
"You are to stay in your apartment. We will shop for you an put in some money for all your payments. Do you understand? Do no leave your apartment!" ordered Orli. Lexi nodded obediently.
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'knock, knock, knock' Lexi quietly got up and tip toed to her door. She had to make sure it was someone she trusted before she opened the door.
It was her friend Connie. Lexi sighed with relief and opened the door.
"Hi Connie" Lexi said.
"Hi-" Lexi cut her short. She grabbed her arm and pulled her into her apartment. "What's wrong?: Connie asked.
"Just don't say my name in public, okay?" asked Lexi. Connie nodded in a weird way.
"Okay, so I was wondering about something. I really haven't seen Jingning or Yuri since Monday. It's now Friday. What happened to them?" asked Connie. Lexi took in a sharp breath.
"They, um, are going away for a while."
"For how long? When are they coming back?" asked Connie.
"Okay, slow down. They, I um, they, well they um. Look, I've got to go make a phone call. I'll be right back" said Lexi. She ran into the kitchen to call Orli.
"Hello? Hi Orli" said Lexi.
"Hi, what's up?"
"Well, we've got a problem" started Lexi.
"Oh no, not another letter form the Dark Lord, you-"
"Orli calm down. It's just that Connie just came over. She wants to know where Jingning and Yuri went. I don't know what to say. She doesn't believe anything I say" said Lexi. She turned around to see Connie peaking into the room trying to listen to the conversation.
(Elvish) "Orli, speak in evlish, Connie's eavesdropping" ordered Lexi. "So, what do I tell her? Can I just tell her the truth?"
"Look, I'm going to get everyone over here to talk about this, it's important. We need to find out if we can trust her" said Orli.
"See you at your place with everyone in 10 minutes, bye" said Orli.
(English)"What on earth? What language was that? It is certainly not one from this Earth" joked Connie.
"Um, I'll tell you later."
"No, tell me now. What language were you speaking and where did Yuri and Jingning go?" asked Connie.
"Look, I'll tell you after I have a short meeting with my friends. Just go into my room and hang out. We'll call you when we're gone, okay?" asked Lexi. Something in Lexi's eyes jut told Connie that this was serious.
"Okay."
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(Elvish) "Kyomir, why not? Why can't we just tell Connie about us? She has the right to know. I'm positive she's not evil. She didn't even know what language I was speaking when I was talking to Orli on the phone. She know something's up and she wants to know what!" protested Lexwen. She was talking with everyone about telling Connie about their true selves.
"She's right. Connie is very smart and know something's up. WE should just tell her. I trust her now" said Lizwen. Everyone nodded and Kyomir was defeated. He nodded and Lexi called in Connie.
"Okay Connie. The language I was speaking was Elvish. We are al elves and we live in Middle Earth. I'm Lexwen, this is Rawen, Pawen, Charwen, Becwen, Lizwen, Tyolas, Kyomir, Zachalf, Maxomir, Nekolas, and Legolas. Jingning and Yuri are Jiwen and Yurwen. We are 15 elves trying to hide form the rising Dark Lord, Sauron. Jiwen and Yurwen were called back to Middle Earth to check on everything there. The on Tuesday I got a note from Sauron saying he knew where I worked and that he would find me. The spirit of my people lives inside me. The are of Lothlorien. He wants to kill me because I'm very important. Any questions?" asked Lexi.
"Just one, how can I help?"
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Jiwen skipped through the quiet fields just outside Mirkwood. Jiwen ran up one of the highest hills. You could see everything. What Jiwen saw scared her half to death. Far away, in the distance, a gigantic army was coming. 500,000 or so beasts, heading over to the center of Middle Earth!