By the Light of the Moon
Disclaimer~ I do not own any of Tolkien's creations. I only own SOME of the storyline and the characters I made up. This takes place during "The Two Towers". Legolas is a sexy elf.I'd love to own him! *smiles*
~Here's another chapter! You have until the end of my next chapter to vote. I'm not going to say who is winning, but don't go looking through the reviews, for it is not only you who is voting. Quite a few people who don't post reviews on this site have been voting too. Therefore, there is no real way for you to tell what will happen. Hehee...*evil laugh*~
Chapter 15~ Return to Edoras
Gandalf and his companions rode through the trees slowly and cautiously. He led the way and looked around suspiciously. Aragorn and Gimli rode behind him, followed by Mariah and Legolas. They glanced around at the trees and fear filled their veins, especially Mariah. She wasn't used to this kind of world. Théoden and the rest of the company all rode behind them quietly. No one was saying a word to each other.
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Merry and Pippin, hobbits of the Shire, sat on a wall in Isengard smoking and joking around. "I feel like I'm back at the Green Dragon after a hard day's work," Pippin said as he puffed his pipe.
"Only, you've never done a hard day's work," Merry replied. They were both laughing at each other until they noticed Gandalf and his company coming out of the trees. Pippin lifted a mug of ale and laughed heartily. "Welcome, my lords...to Isengard!" Merry said, pointing at the tower behind him.
"You young rascals!" Gimli shouted as Pippin raised his pipe into the air. Mariah looked at Legolas, who was smirking at hobbits. "How do you know them?" she whispered.
"They're part of the Fellowship," the elf replied. Gimli was still shouting. You could barely make out what he was saying. Pippin smiled and replied, "We are sitting on a field of victory enjoying a few well earned comforts. The salted pork is particularly good."
"Salted pork?" Gimli asked. His mouth was watering and made everyone smiled. Gandalf muttered something about hobbits until Merry began speaking up again, "We're under orders from Treebeard, who's taken over management of Isengard." Gandalf motioned for the hobbits to come over, so they quickly grabbed their cloaks and ran down to the horses. Pippin jumped up behind Haldir and Merry jumped up behind Éomer.
The horses then treaded through the water that had flooded the place. Mariah looked around carefully at her surroundings and then gasped when she saw moving trees. They walked around like people and even spoke. One of them, presumably the one called Treebeard, said, "Young Master Gandalf..." Mariah's thought trailed off while this thing spoke. It had such a dull voice and bored her to tears.
She happened to glance over at Éomer, whose horse was directly next to the one she was on, and saw the hobbit behind him staring at her. "What are you looking at?" she asked. The hobbit reached over and took one of her hands. "You are such a beauty, my lady. What might your name be?"
"Um...Mariah Morgan," she said with a raised eyebrow, "And who are you."
"Name's Meriadoc Brandybuck...but you may call me Merry," the hobbit replied as he kissed her hand, "Would you be single?" Mariah snatched her hand away and gave him a glare. "You are but a child, Master Merry. I'm too old for you."
"I am NO child. I'm in my forties!"
"But you're so short," Mariah said until she felt Legolas tighten a grip on her waist, "Sorry, Master Merry. You just look so young. I'm only twenty. Therefore, I am too young for you."
"Then you are too young for me," Legolas whispered in her ear. She glared at him and rested her head back on his shoulder. Merry smiled at that and then turned his attention back to Gandalf. "He's no power anymore," the wizard said. Suddenly, Pippin jumped off Haldir's horse and ran toward a bright light beneath the water. "Pippin!" Aragorn yelled. The hobbit ignored him and reached under the water. He lifted a rather large black sphere out of the water. "Bless my bark!" Treebeard said.
"Peregrin Took," Gandalf ordered from behind him, "I'll take that, my lad. Quickly now!" Pippin reluctantly handed the orb to Gandalf, who wrapped it in a grey cloth and held it closely. He gave the hobbit a strange look. Mariah watched as Pippin's head lowered and he walked back to Haldir's horse. The elf lifted the hobbit up behind him and pulled on the reigns of the horse. The company then made their way to Edoras.
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As the company made their way over green hills, Edoras could be seen in the distance. Mariah looked upon the sight again and smiled. "Legolas, this is how my journey began for me," she whispered. The elf pondered for a moment and then realized that she was right. This spot was where they first really spoke...not including their brief moment at her house, which wasn't so peaceful.
As they made their way up the hills and into Edoras, the wind was blowing wildly, causing everyone to feel a bit off balance. "It was heaven on Middle Earth." (A/N: They said that in the commentary in the WB Special: Return to Middle Earth) Aragorn noticed that standing outside was the Shield Maiden of Rohan, Eowyn. Her long beautiful, golden hair moved gracefully in the breeze, as did her white dress. She looked very amazing, but Aragorn knew he already had someone he was in love with.
When they finally made it to the stables, Legolas dismounted Arod and then helped Mariah down. She smirked and then rushed out of the stables and up the steps into the Golden Hall. Legolas watched her until she was gone from his sight and looked toward the ground. He then felt a hand on his shoulder and noticed Haldir standing beside him. "Are you feeling okay?"
"I'm fine, Haldir...just thinking about things."
"Mariah?" he asked. Legolas gave him a stare and then walked out of the stables.
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That night would be a night of remembrance. The Battle of Helms Deep had ended and many lives had been lost. King Théoden stood in front of his throne, before his men and friends. He raised his mug of ale and said, "Hail the victorious dead."
"HAIL!" everyone shouted in response as they drank their ale. Soon enough, everyone was eating, drinking, and dancing. Eowyn made her way through the crowd and came upon Aragorn. She handed him a cup and smiled at him as he drank. Their eyes never left each other. Eowyn's eyes were glistening as she gazed into the ranger's grey eyes as he handed her the cup back and took his leave with a smile. Eowyn watched him leave and soon found her uncle standing next to her. "I am happy for you. He is an honorable man," Théoden said.
"You are both honorable men," she replied with a smile.
"It was not Théoden of Rohan who led our people to victory." Eowyn looked at her uncle curiously. "Ah, don't listen to me," the king continued, "You are young, and tonight is for you." She smiled and then looked away.
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Mariah walked around the party with her cup of wine. She couldn't stand the taste of ale at all. She strolled through the crowd, watching everyone talk about countless things. She then came upon her new hobbit friends. They were standing on a table, drinking, dancing and singing:
"Oh, you can search far and wide,
You can drink the whole town dry,
But there's no beer as brown,
No there's no beer as brown,
As the one that comes from our hometown."
They were twirling around each other, kicking their feet like they were square-dancing and laughing as they continued. Mariah stood and watched, a smile growing on her face.
"You can keep your fancy ales.
You can drink them by the flagon,
But the only brew for the brave and true,
COMES FROM THE GREEN DRAGON!"
With those final words, they clinked their mugs together and chugged all of their ale down as fast as they could. Mariah laughed and took a small sip of her wine. Those hobbits were definitely something. She turned around and suddenly came face to face with Haldir. She put a hand over her heart and breathed deeply. "Haldir, you startled me."
"I apologize, my lady."
"No, it's fine," Mariah replied as she took another drink, "Are you enjoying yourself?"
"I guess, but may I talk to you in private?"
"Sure," she said as she followed the elf out into a hallway. He looked back into the hall to see Legolas talking with Gimli far away. "What is it, Haldir?" Mariah asked curiously.
"How do you feel about Legolas?"
"Legolas?"
"Yes," he answered hesitantly.
"Well...he's a great guy, he's a good friend-"
"I'm not asking what you think of him, my lady. I'm asking you how you feel about him." Mariah blushed slightly and peeked back into the hall to see Legolas in a crowd of people. She smiled and then looked back at Haldir. "I don't know," she answered quickly.
"I think you're lying to me, my lady. I've seen how you both look at each other and I've seen you both flirt...a lot."
"Flirting is just a form of affection. It doesn't have to be a love affair."
"But would you like it to be?" Mariah took a step toward the elf and pointed a finger in his face. "Haldir...I don't mean to be rude, but why is this your concern? What's going on between me and Legolas is just between me and Legolas. That doesn't include you. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to get back to the party.
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Aragorn and Gandalf were still watching Merry and Pippin with amused smiles. The wizard clapped and smiled at the time they were having. Their spirits were still held high during this war. "No news of Frodo?" Aragorn asked.
"No word...nothing," Gandalf replied, a hint of sadness in his voice.
"We have time. Everyday Frodo moves closer to Mordor." Aragorn seemed sure of his statement. "Do we know that?" the wizard asked.
"What does your heart tell you?" Gandalf looked at Aragorn wide-eyed and then a genuine smile appeared on his face. "That Frodo's alive...yes...yes, he's alive."
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Mariah stood with Eowyn, chatting away about unimportant things. They were laughing and having a fantastic time. "So, I saw you and Legolas," Eowyn whispered.
"Okay, why is everyone talking to me about him? He's just a guy."
"And a very handsome one at that. You should be happy that he's paying attention to you. Don't you like him?"
"I'm not at liberty to say, but I think I'm going to hit the sack early. I'm a little tired from the battle." Eowyn patted Mariah on the back and then walked back into the midst of people. Mariah then took her leave, no one really noticing...just how she liked it.
Disclaimer~ I do not own any of Tolkien's creations. I only own SOME of the storyline and the characters I made up. This takes place during "The Two Towers". Legolas is a sexy elf.I'd love to own him! *smiles*
~Here's another chapter! You have until the end of my next chapter to vote. I'm not going to say who is winning, but don't go looking through the reviews, for it is not only you who is voting. Quite a few people who don't post reviews on this site have been voting too. Therefore, there is no real way for you to tell what will happen. Hehee...*evil laugh*~
Chapter 15~ Return to Edoras
Gandalf and his companions rode through the trees slowly and cautiously. He led the way and looked around suspiciously. Aragorn and Gimli rode behind him, followed by Mariah and Legolas. They glanced around at the trees and fear filled their veins, especially Mariah. She wasn't used to this kind of world. Théoden and the rest of the company all rode behind them quietly. No one was saying a word to each other.
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Merry and Pippin, hobbits of the Shire, sat on a wall in Isengard smoking and joking around. "I feel like I'm back at the Green Dragon after a hard day's work," Pippin said as he puffed his pipe.
"Only, you've never done a hard day's work," Merry replied. They were both laughing at each other until they noticed Gandalf and his company coming out of the trees. Pippin lifted a mug of ale and laughed heartily. "Welcome, my lords...to Isengard!" Merry said, pointing at the tower behind him.
"You young rascals!" Gimli shouted as Pippin raised his pipe into the air. Mariah looked at Legolas, who was smirking at hobbits. "How do you know them?" she whispered.
"They're part of the Fellowship," the elf replied. Gimli was still shouting. You could barely make out what he was saying. Pippin smiled and replied, "We are sitting on a field of victory enjoying a few well earned comforts. The salted pork is particularly good."
"Salted pork?" Gimli asked. His mouth was watering and made everyone smiled. Gandalf muttered something about hobbits until Merry began speaking up again, "We're under orders from Treebeard, who's taken over management of Isengard." Gandalf motioned for the hobbits to come over, so they quickly grabbed their cloaks and ran down to the horses. Pippin jumped up behind Haldir and Merry jumped up behind Éomer.
The horses then treaded through the water that had flooded the place. Mariah looked around carefully at her surroundings and then gasped when she saw moving trees. They walked around like people and even spoke. One of them, presumably the one called Treebeard, said, "Young Master Gandalf..." Mariah's thought trailed off while this thing spoke. It had such a dull voice and bored her to tears.
She happened to glance over at Éomer, whose horse was directly next to the one she was on, and saw the hobbit behind him staring at her. "What are you looking at?" she asked. The hobbit reached over and took one of her hands. "You are such a beauty, my lady. What might your name be?"
"Um...Mariah Morgan," she said with a raised eyebrow, "And who are you."
"Name's Meriadoc Brandybuck...but you may call me Merry," the hobbit replied as he kissed her hand, "Would you be single?" Mariah snatched her hand away and gave him a glare. "You are but a child, Master Merry. I'm too old for you."
"I am NO child. I'm in my forties!"
"But you're so short," Mariah said until she felt Legolas tighten a grip on her waist, "Sorry, Master Merry. You just look so young. I'm only twenty. Therefore, I am too young for you."
"Then you are too young for me," Legolas whispered in her ear. She glared at him and rested her head back on his shoulder. Merry smiled at that and then turned his attention back to Gandalf. "He's no power anymore," the wizard said. Suddenly, Pippin jumped off Haldir's horse and ran toward a bright light beneath the water. "Pippin!" Aragorn yelled. The hobbit ignored him and reached under the water. He lifted a rather large black sphere out of the water. "Bless my bark!" Treebeard said.
"Peregrin Took," Gandalf ordered from behind him, "I'll take that, my lad. Quickly now!" Pippin reluctantly handed the orb to Gandalf, who wrapped it in a grey cloth and held it closely. He gave the hobbit a strange look. Mariah watched as Pippin's head lowered and he walked back to Haldir's horse. The elf lifted the hobbit up behind him and pulled on the reigns of the horse. The company then made their way to Edoras.
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As the company made their way over green hills, Edoras could be seen in the distance. Mariah looked upon the sight again and smiled. "Legolas, this is how my journey began for me," she whispered. The elf pondered for a moment and then realized that she was right. This spot was where they first really spoke...not including their brief moment at her house, which wasn't so peaceful.
As they made their way up the hills and into Edoras, the wind was blowing wildly, causing everyone to feel a bit off balance. "It was heaven on Middle Earth." (A/N: They said that in the commentary in the WB Special: Return to Middle Earth) Aragorn noticed that standing outside was the Shield Maiden of Rohan, Eowyn. Her long beautiful, golden hair moved gracefully in the breeze, as did her white dress. She looked very amazing, but Aragorn knew he already had someone he was in love with.
When they finally made it to the stables, Legolas dismounted Arod and then helped Mariah down. She smirked and then rushed out of the stables and up the steps into the Golden Hall. Legolas watched her until she was gone from his sight and looked toward the ground. He then felt a hand on his shoulder and noticed Haldir standing beside him. "Are you feeling okay?"
"I'm fine, Haldir...just thinking about things."
"Mariah?" he asked. Legolas gave him a stare and then walked out of the stables.
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That night would be a night of remembrance. The Battle of Helms Deep had ended and many lives had been lost. King Théoden stood in front of his throne, before his men and friends. He raised his mug of ale and said, "Hail the victorious dead."
"HAIL!" everyone shouted in response as they drank their ale. Soon enough, everyone was eating, drinking, and dancing. Eowyn made her way through the crowd and came upon Aragorn. She handed him a cup and smiled at him as he drank. Their eyes never left each other. Eowyn's eyes were glistening as she gazed into the ranger's grey eyes as he handed her the cup back and took his leave with a smile. Eowyn watched him leave and soon found her uncle standing next to her. "I am happy for you. He is an honorable man," Théoden said.
"You are both honorable men," she replied with a smile.
"It was not Théoden of Rohan who led our people to victory." Eowyn looked at her uncle curiously. "Ah, don't listen to me," the king continued, "You are young, and tonight is for you." She smiled and then looked away.
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Mariah walked around the party with her cup of wine. She couldn't stand the taste of ale at all. She strolled through the crowd, watching everyone talk about countless things. She then came upon her new hobbit friends. They were standing on a table, drinking, dancing and singing:
"Oh, you can search far and wide,
You can drink the whole town dry,
But there's no beer as brown,
No there's no beer as brown,
As the one that comes from our hometown."
They were twirling around each other, kicking their feet like they were square-dancing and laughing as they continued. Mariah stood and watched, a smile growing on her face.
"You can keep your fancy ales.
You can drink them by the flagon,
But the only brew for the brave and true,
COMES FROM THE GREEN DRAGON!"
With those final words, they clinked their mugs together and chugged all of their ale down as fast as they could. Mariah laughed and took a small sip of her wine. Those hobbits were definitely something. She turned around and suddenly came face to face with Haldir. She put a hand over her heart and breathed deeply. "Haldir, you startled me."
"I apologize, my lady."
"No, it's fine," Mariah replied as she took another drink, "Are you enjoying yourself?"
"I guess, but may I talk to you in private?"
"Sure," she said as she followed the elf out into a hallway. He looked back into the hall to see Legolas talking with Gimli far away. "What is it, Haldir?" Mariah asked curiously.
"How do you feel about Legolas?"
"Legolas?"
"Yes," he answered hesitantly.
"Well...he's a great guy, he's a good friend-"
"I'm not asking what you think of him, my lady. I'm asking you how you feel about him." Mariah blushed slightly and peeked back into the hall to see Legolas in a crowd of people. She smiled and then looked back at Haldir. "I don't know," she answered quickly.
"I think you're lying to me, my lady. I've seen how you both look at each other and I've seen you both flirt...a lot."
"Flirting is just a form of affection. It doesn't have to be a love affair."
"But would you like it to be?" Mariah took a step toward the elf and pointed a finger in his face. "Haldir...I don't mean to be rude, but why is this your concern? What's going on between me and Legolas is just between me and Legolas. That doesn't include you. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to get back to the party.
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Aragorn and Gandalf were still watching Merry and Pippin with amused smiles. The wizard clapped and smiled at the time they were having. Their spirits were still held high during this war. "No news of Frodo?" Aragorn asked.
"No word...nothing," Gandalf replied, a hint of sadness in his voice.
"We have time. Everyday Frodo moves closer to Mordor." Aragorn seemed sure of his statement. "Do we know that?" the wizard asked.
"What does your heart tell you?" Gandalf looked at Aragorn wide-eyed and then a genuine smile appeared on his face. "That Frodo's alive...yes...yes, he's alive."
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Mariah stood with Eowyn, chatting away about unimportant things. They were laughing and having a fantastic time. "So, I saw you and Legolas," Eowyn whispered.
"Okay, why is everyone talking to me about him? He's just a guy."
"And a very handsome one at that. You should be happy that he's paying attention to you. Don't you like him?"
"I'm not at liberty to say, but I think I'm going to hit the sack early. I'm a little tired from the battle." Eowyn patted Mariah on the back and then walked back into the midst of people. Mariah then took her leave, no one really noticing...just how she liked it.