A/N: Warning! Warning! (Danger Will Robinson, danger!) Okay, sorry had to get that out! How's it going me peeps? Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year, oh and Happy Holidays, to those of you who don't celebrate Christmas. Shenaux speaking here and I'm just a tad hyper… I'm on a computer! My 'puter is sick so the next update may be in a few weeks, or a little longer. Depends on the parental units.
Anyways, as I was saying before. This is a little warning, this upcoming chappie has not one but two songs and I added a little recap! So beware! ^_^ Oh, and J-chan says "Hi!" Okay, I'm done… here's Johnny!
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Sighing, Shenaux walked up to the piano that Galadriel had so kindly got for the two women, though they didn't even know how she managed to get a piano, but they weren't asking any questions. Lady Galadriel had been helping them with their growing powers, which they kept secret from the rest of the group. Shenaux began to play the intro to the song, before she finally began to sing her eyes kept straying over to where Haldir sat.
There's a song that's inside of my soul
It's the one that I've tried to write over and over again
I'm awake and in the infinite cold
But you sing to me over and over and over again
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands
And pray to be only yours
I pray to be only yours
I know now you're my only hope
Sing to me the song of the stars
Of your galaxy dancing and laughing and laughing again
When it feels like my dreams are so far
Sing to me of the plans that you have for me over again
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands
And pray to be only yours
I pray to be only yours
I know now you're my only hope
I give you my destiny
I'm giving you all of me
I want your symphony
Singing in all that I am
At the top of my lungs I'm giving it back
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands
And pray to be only yours
I pray to be only yours
I pray to be only yours
I know now you're my only hope
When Shenaux finished her song, everyone applauded her kindly and she sat back down at the table to begin the dinner. That is, once after everyone finished clapping and after Sinn explaining that she was going to sing after they ate.
"That would be great. You nervous right after you eat." Shenaux muttered to her friend. "Make sure you're not facing anyone when you finally get sick."
Sinn glared at her friend. "Shenaux?"
"Yeah?"
"Shut up."
Shenaux grinned. "Are we in a bad mood?"
"No. I'm just nervous about the song I'm going to be singing."
"Well, I'm helping you out with yours, so don't worry. You won't be up there alone, unlike me. You could have played the piano."
"Do I have to remind you that I barely know how to play the violin? Remember my classes? I wasn't all that great."
"No. No you weren't."
"My point made. I can't read a sheet of music."
"You could if you just practised a little."
"Let's not discuss this here. I want to eat. We'll argue later."
"I'm holding you to that."
"I never doubted it for a moment."
Sticking her tongue out at her friend, Shenaux then began to eat her meal and talking with those around her. Every now and then, she would look at Haldir and then quickly look away. This did not go unnoticed by Sinn or Legolas for that matter.
The Hobbits happily dug into their meal and they talked with everyone, jumping in conversations to add in their two cents worth and then jumped into another one. Sinn and Shenaux laughed and talked with the group and everyone in general were having a grand old time. Gimli, however, was eating his meal with gusto.
After everyone was finished eating and the dishes were taken away and a light, after supper hot drink was brought to them as they idly chatted amongst themselves. It wasn't long after the chatter started when Merry spoke up.
"So, Sinn, when are you going to sing? I mean, supper is over and you said you were going to do it right after you ate." He asked loudly, making sure everyone heard him.
Sinn glared at the small Hobbit. She was honestly hoping that everyone would forget about her having to sing. She didn't like the whole idea of having someone watch her sing. The only other person she sang in front of was Shenaux, and the time in Moria, but it was dark, nobody could see her and Shenaux was singing with her.
Taking one last gulp of her drink, Sinn stood up with Shenaux. Sure, she wasn't going to be alone in front of the group of their friends, it's just that she is particularly nervous about the song she was going to be singing. It was too revealing for her taste, but she knew that she had to sing it.
Closing her eyes, she took on last breath and then she began to sing.
How can you see into my eyes
like open doors,
Leading you down into my core
where I've become so numb.
Without a soul
my spirit's sleeping somewhere cold
until you find it there and lead it back home.
(Wake me up.)
Wake me up inside.
(I can't wake up.)
Wake me up inside.
(Save me.)
Call my name and save me from the dark.
(Wake me up.)
Bid my blood to run.
(I can't wake up.)
Before I come undone.
(Save me.)
Save me from the nothing I've become.
Now that I know what I'm without
you can't just leave me.
Breathe into me and make me real
Bring me to life.
(Wake me up.)
Wake me up inside.
(I can't wake up.)
Wake me up inside.
(Save me.)
Call my name and save me from the dark.
(Wake me up.)
Bid my blood to run.
(I can't wake up.)
Before I come undone.
(Save me.)
Save me from the nothing I've become.
Bring me to life.
(I've been living a lie)
(There's nothing inside.)
Bring me to life.
Frozen inside without your touch,
without your love, darling.
Only you are the life among the dead.
(All of this sight)
(I can't believe I couldn't see)
(Kept in the dark)
(But you were there in front of me)
I've been sleeping a thousand years it seems.
I've got to open my eyes to everything.
(Without a thought)
(Without a voice)
(Without a soul)
Don't let me die here
There must be something more.
Bring me to life.
(Wake me up.)
Wake me up inside.
(I can't wake up.)
Wake me up inside.
(Save me.)
Call my name and save me from the dark.
(Wake me up.)
Bid my blood to run.
(I can't wake up.)
Before I come undone.
(Save me.)
Save me from the nothing I've become.
Bring me to life.
I've been living a lie
There's nothing inside.
Bring me to life
Sinn blushed slightly when the group clapped politely for both her and Shenaux. When they sat down again, everyone began talking about the songs that were sung while Sinn and Shenaux tried not to make any eye contact with two certain elves. Merry and Pippin were both bothering Shenaux and Sinn about where they got the ideas songs and why they decided to sing them. Sinn and Shenaux tried their best to explain to them about the songs they had sung and that they felt right singing them, as if that was supposed to happen.
It was rather late when everyone finally headed to his or her talan for their final peaceful rest. Tonight was the last night for them to stay in Lothlórien. Tomorrow morning, they begin their journey once again and keep this time in their hearts for when they need to relax. Tomorrow they face the harsh reality once more. Tomorrow will be the last time the membership was together. Tomorrow was the beginning and the end of a lot of things. Tomorrow…
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The early morning rays brought forth a new, cold day. The morning found everyone by the shores packing up boats that Celeborn and Galadriel had given to the Fellowship.
Shenaux and Sinn were walking down to the shore, after Lady Galadriel had given out the gifts to the group, when Haldir and Legolas caught up to them.
"Good morrow Ladies." Haldir said with a smile.
"Good morning Haldir." Shenaux said cheerfully and grinned at the look on Sinn's face. Needless to say, Sinn wasn't a morning person. Shenaux wasn't either, but Shenaux was having too much fun bugging Sinn about this.
"It's too early to be morning." Sinn grumbled, making her three other companions smile widely.
"There's actually a reason why we came to speak with you." Legolas said.
"Oh?" Both Sinn and Shenaux questioned in unison.
"Yes, we wanted to know if you two know how to steer the boat with the paddle?" Haldir questioned Shenaux.
Shenaux shook her head then looked over at Sinn. "Do you?"
"If I am to either capsize the boat or paddle around in circles, then yes, I know how to steer the boat." Sinn told the two elves.
Haldir and Legolas looked at each other and groaned.
"I think that you shall join Gimli and I." Legolas told Sinn.
"What about me?" Shenaux asked.
"You can either stay here with me, or travel with Boromir, Merry and Pippin or travel with Aragorn, Sam and Frodo." Haldir told her.
"She'll go with Aragorn." Sinn said firmly.
"Why?" Legolas frowned as Shenaux pouted.
"Do you honestly think I'll let her, Pippin and Merry be in a boat together all day long? Think of the mischief! Think of Boromir's sanity!"
Shenaux stuck her tongue out at Sinn and the two Elves laughed and shook their fair heads. "It's still my decision Sinn."
"No, technically, it's Aragorn's and Boromir's decision." Sinn pointed out.
"Did you know that you're very ornery in the morning?"
"Yes. Did you know that you are too?"
"I am not ornery!"
"Fine, you're very contrary."
"I'm not contrary, I'm… uh… accurate!"
"Fine whatever." Sinn sighed. "I think we should be going and help with the packing."
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The two women were setting packages of food in one of the three boats when they looked up at Merry and Pippin, whom seemed a little green. Before they could ask what was the matter, Legolas stepped forward with two packages in his hands. He put them in the boat before he opened one of them. A smile spread across his face. He took out a piece of flat bread.
"Lembas." He told Merry and Pippin. "Elvish waybread." He explained further and took a small bite out of the bread. "One small bite is enough to fill the stomach of a grown man." He grinned further as he put the bread back, placed the package back in the boat and walked off.
"How many did you eat?" Merry asked Pippin as he sat down beside his friend.
"Four." Pippin groaned before he burped loudly sending the two women into a fit of uncontrollable laughter. Merry and Pippin looked over at the hysterically laughing women and glared.
Shortly after that little episode, the company was on their way yet again. This time, they couldn't afford to make any more stops. Sinn travelled with Legolas like he said when he asked the two women if they could paddle and direct a boat. Shenaux was travelling with Boromir, Merry and Pippin because Aragorn, Frodo and Sam had taken more items with them in the boats then anyone else; they also had Oxana and Giz, though Oxana was flying more often then not. The boat could not hold any more weight. Again, needless to say Sinn wasn't too pleased with this arrangement, and it didn't really help matters much when the three of them would glance over towards her and begin to giggle madly or snicker. Sinn was on edge, that when Gimli spoke, he startled her.
"I have taken my worst wound at this parting, having looked my last upon that which is fairest. Henceforth, I will call nothing fair unless it be her gift to me." Gimli announced as Legolas steered the boat.
"What was her gift?" Legolas asked softly.
"I asked her for one hair from her golden head." Gimli said on a love struck sigh. "She gave me three."
Legolas and Sinn smiled at Gimli and the thought. Sinn looked over her shoulder at Legolas and winked. Then in a whisper only loud enough for him, she muttered; "Who would have thought that Gimli, a Dwarven warrior, would end up falling in love with Galadriel, an Elvish Sorceress? And a married one at that." The only answer she got for that statement was a poke in the back with the paddle and a small splash, making her grin wider.
As Boromir's boat got closer to the one that Legolas, Gimli and Sinn were in, Sinn was able to make out the evil smirks upon the faces of Merry, Pippin and Shenaux.
"Uh-oh." Sinn muttered loudly. "This does not look good."
"What do you mean?" Gimli asked her as he looked over to the other boat. "Ah, I see. This indeed doesn't look good at all."
Before Sinn could retort, a small splash of water hits her face. Sinn glared at her 'innocent' friends as they looked around acting as if they didn't move. "You didn't." she growled.
"That's right, I didn't." Shenaux said. "Boromir did."
Sinn's eyes widened and she looked at Boromir as he began to protest, but something in his eyes belied the story he was telling. Letting her hand fall in the water lazily so not to attract attention, Sinn let her face relax into a forgiving smile. That is until she scooped up some water in her hand and splashed Shenaux with it. Well, she meant to splash Shenaux, but somewhere between when Boromir began to apologise and when she scooped the water up, Legolas must have pulled ahead so it wasn't Shenaux that got the face full of water. It was Legolas. Sinn bursts out laughing as she looked at the now wet Elf. She quickly ducked as he tried to send a wave of water onto her, but it hit Gimli as well as Boromir, because Legolas had used his paddle to make that wave. Boromir, on the urging of Shenaux, was now beside Legolas' boat.
Gimli tried to retaliate, but totally missed Legolas and Sinn and got Shenaux, Merry and Pippin instead. That's when everyone tried to get anyone. Aragorn looked back when he heard the laughter and groaned at the sight. He manoeuvred his boat to the two others, but he made the mistake of getting in between the boats, so when he opened his mouth to reprimand all seven of them, all he got was a face and mouth full of water. Everyone stopped moving at that point, their eyes widen in shock. After a few moments silence Sinn and Shenaux burst into the giggles.
Spitting out the water that was in his mouth he glared at both parties, then with his paddle he scooped water up and splashed all seven of them and grinned. "I believe that I won this little water war, and let's try not to get noticed. We are almost out of Lothlórien borders." He told them all and smiled wider when he saw them all nod their heads.
"Good, it's almost nearing night fall and since we should get dried up before nightfall arrives, I say we stop. I found a nice little area where we can all rest up." He pointed to a rock wall, but upon closer inspection, there was an opening in the rock's face that led to a nice flat sleeping area. The group made its way there and everyone got changed into warm, dry clothes, then after eating something, they all headed to bed. Shenaux and Sinn fell asleep as soon as their heads met the makeshift pillow.
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A/N: So?? Was it painful to read?
LorSparrow: Thanx for Arwen's sword… J-chan cut herself already!! *J-chan glares at Shenaux*
J-chan steals keyboard: Hey people, quick question. What sort of hint is it when your ex-boyfriend buys you a dagger for Christmas? A really, really sharp dagger? Tell us your thoughts on that topic. Well, I guess that it's time for us to go… Shenaux' waving goodbye, so ta all!