Hiyas! Here's the next chapter of One Ring to Bring Them All. I'm so happy!!! One of my fave authors put MY story in her favorite story list!!!

Anyway, here it is!

Chapter Eight

Aragorn stared curiously between Usagi and Setsuna. For some reason, Usagi had frozen, and looked like she'd seen a ghost. Clearing her throat, Galadriel began to speak.

"Long has it been since the guardian of time visited this realm. Tell me, my dear friend, how have you fared?"

"I have lived well." Setsuna replied. "I am here because I needed to speak with Usagi-hime and the Lord Aragorn."

"Don't call me hime." Usagi automatically ordered, coming out of her stupor. "It's so good to see you!"

Setsuna was tackled in a bear hug. Seeing that her face was turning blue, Aragorn gently pulled Usagi away from Setsuna. Apologizing, Usagi turned to Galadriel.

"You wished to speak with me, Lady?"

Galadriel nodded. "Celeborn informed me that he told you something of great importance. I personally wish that he would have waited, but what can I do? I wished to wait until the feast tonight, but since Setsuna's here, I will set aside my feelings until later. She has just informed me that your senshi have dealt with Rei and Mamoru, but did not hurt them because they didn't want you to be saddened. I shall leave the rest to her."

Setsuna nodded in thanks. "Usagi-hime, I wish to inform you of several things that have changed the future. Lord Aragorn, I wish to give you advice now that Mithrandir has fallen into shadow. Usagi-hime, the future has been drastically altered. Unless you return to our world before the great freezing, it shall perish."

Usagi gasped. "How much longer is there until the freezing?"

"Because the Prince is no longer considered royal, the freezing will begin in three years. I wish that I didn't have to tell you this, but you MUST return. Once the freezing has begun, you can either stay and wait, or return here. It will be your choice."

Aragorn looked confused. "Excuse me for asking, but what is the freezing?"

"Their world shall be encased in ice for 1,000 years until the time is ripe for Serenity to reawaken the world and claim the throne. Once this happens, all dimensions will forever be at peace." Galadriel explained. "You are informed of this because you must protect Usagi. If you don't, everything is doomed."

"Usagi-hime," Setsuna nervously began. "Anything else I tell you, I do not wish for Lord Aragorn to know. Please forgive me, lord, but I have already bent the rules by telling you these things. Galadriel wishes to ask you a few more questions. Usagi-hime, please come with me."

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Usagi sighed as she touched the water of the fountain. Setsuna looked at her, and began to speak.

"Usagi-hime, I wished to speak to you about who you have fallen in love with here."

Usagi looked up sharply. "I do not love anyone here, Setsuna-san."

Setsuna looked sadly at her. "Oh, but you do! Two of the members of the Fellowship! How will you choose whom you care more for? Either way, someone's heart shall be broken. You must decide swiftly! For I fear the days are numbered for one of the men you love. Usagi-hime, I will support you in any decision you make, but I beg of you, if he suffers mortally, do not fall into depression!!! Everything rests on your decisions right now."

"How can I choose between them?" Usagi hugged herself. "On one hand, he's so open and caring, but dangerous. And on the other, he's almost constantly aloof, but he still cares for me. I know it! Setsuna, please tell me what I should do!"

Setsuna sighed. "The only thing I am permitted to tell you is follow your heart, for it has never lead you astray. You've grown so much, Usagi-hime. Just remember that Aragorn, Galadriel, Celeborn, and I will always be here for you."

Setsuna gently hugged the crying girl. For several moments, Usagi cried with the pain of having to make such a choice, but Setsuna looked into her eyes, and said softly,

"So your heart has already chosen. Go." She gently urged. "Tell him."

Usagi nodded, and wiped her tears away. Turning, she smiled at Setsuna, and went off. Setsuna sighed. 'Gomen nasai, hime. You've made your choice, but he is doomed to die. Will the other give you comfort?'

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Usagi had been looking for him for nearly an hour. She had to tell him how she felt. Not paying attention to where she was going, she ran into Haldir. Apologizing, she continued to look for him. Haldir shook his head as she walked by. Suddenly, Usagi saw him. He was walking down the path that led to a small clearing. Running, Usagi caught up with him. He looked surprised to see her there. Smiling nervously, Usagi asked,

"Can I talk to you?" He nodded and they sat down on the edge of the clearing. "I know this is rather sudden, but did you mean what you said about us being more than friends?"

He slowly nodded, seeing where this was going. "Well, canwebemorethanfriends?"

"Could you please repeat that?" He requested.

Blushing, she nodded. "I said, 'can we be more than friends?' I'll understand if you don't wish to be but-"

Usagi was cut off as his lips gently brushed over hers. Breathing deeply, she looked into his eyes.

"Yes, I wish to be more than friends." He spoke softly. "I wish to be much more than that."

Usagi smiled softly. "Really?"

Instead of replying, his lips gently covered hers once more. Moaning, she wrapped her arms around his neck. After several minutes, they stopped. Breathing heavily, he stood and offered a hand to help her up. As she stood, she whispered,

"Aishiteru."

Looking up, she noticed that it was getting dark. He looked up as well, and murmured,

"You should go. Otherwise, people will worry. I'll see you at the banquet tonight."

Usagi nodded and hugged him before she went back the way she'd come.

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Galadriel and Setsuna smiled at the look of ecstasy on Usagi's face. Setsuna walked up to Usagi and waved her hand in front of Usagi's eyes. With a surprised cry, she fell backwards and landed on her bottom. Setsuna was giggling as she helped Usagi up.

"Usagi-hime, let's get you ready for the ball."

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Usagi nervously tugged at her dress. 'I hope that I don't klutz out in this dress! Especially at a party for me. I would die of embarrassment. Well, here goes nothing.' Usagi walked into the clearing. Smiling, she sat next to Galadriel and Celeborn. Soon, the feast began. Finally, she started to relax. Aragorn, Legolas, and Haldir were speaking quietly of urgent matters. Once the feast was done, Galadriel stood and clapped her hands together one time.

"It is time to dance." She spoke softly. "Please enjoy this evening to the best of your ability, travelers."

The Fellowship, Usagi, and Setsuna nodded. Standing, Celeborn led the way to a large clearing. Once there, the elves either moved off to the side, or began to dance in the middle of the clearing. Celeborn gently tapped Usagi's shoulder.

"May I have this dance?"

"Of course." Usagi did a short curtsy. "After all, you are my uncle. I apologize in advance for stepping on your toes. I'm terrible at dancing."

Celeborn simply led her further into the clearing. Gently wrapping an arm around her waist, he began to lead the waltz. After several minutes, Celeborn spoke.

"What do you think of Caras Galadon so far?"

"It's truly a beautiful place. This place isn't affected by the battles being fought on the very edge of its realm. I do have one question." Usagi paused. "How come I don't have pointy ears like all the other elves?"

Celeborn laughed lightly. "You do not have pointy ears because you are half-elven. Being half elven means that you are only part Elf and, in your case, part Lunarian. The Lunarian half takes predominance because you are the heir to the kingdom. Thus, you are immortal, but you do not share all the same physical characteristics of an Elf. Have I confused you?"

"No." Usagi replied. "I just never thought about it that way. Thank you for dancing with me, uncle."

"Think nothing of it." Celeborn replied. "Besides, you did not step on my feet, now did you?"

Usagi blushed. "I guess I didn't."

Aragorn came up to Usagi. "Lady, pray, allow me to dance with you?"

"Of course." Usagi replied, and was swept onto the dance floor.

After dancing five waltzes with Aragorn, Usagi danced with Haldir. After Haldir, Usagi danced three dances with Legolas. Finally, Usagi began to dance with Boromir. As he led the dance, they spoke softly. After the song ended, they went to get something to drink.

"So, you're the son of the steward of Gondor?" Boromir nodded. "And your younger brother is Faramir?" Another nod. "And your father's name is Denethor?"

Boromir nodded. "Now, it's your turn to tell me of your family."

"Well," Usagi began. "Galadriel and Celeborn are my aunt and uncle from the last life I lived. The kingdom I was princess of was destroyed, but when I return to my world, I will become the leader of that universe. In my world, I have a little brother named Shingo, and my parents are Ikuko and Kenji Tsukino. My cat's name is Luna. Do you wish to know more?"

Boromir nodded. "Alright. Some of my friends are: Naru-chan, Umino-san, Minako-chan, Mako-chan, Ami-chan, Haruka-san, Michiru-san, Setsuna-san, Hotaru-chan, and Motoki-kun. They're my best friends, and Motoki-kun is like my older brother. His little sister, Unazaki-chan is also a friend of mine."

"You have a lot of friends. What is your world like?"

"Well, it's-"

"He does not need to know that, Usagi-hime." Setsuna stepped from the shadows. "That would influence the future. You know we can't do that. Boromir-san, I need to speak with Usagi." Boromir nodded and left the area.

Usagi frowned. "Sumimasen, but I thought he had a r-."

"Usagi-hime that is not what I wish to speak to you about." Setsuna interrupted. "You have chosen a new destiny that shall alter the fate of all dimensions. I only hope you chose well."

"Setsuna...."

"Usagi-hime, his days are numbered. What will you do when he is gone? Will the other comfort you in your time of grief?" That being said, Setsuna whirled around, and left Usagi to her thoughts.

***Meanwhile***

"Master, we are ready to leave." Lurtz, Saruman's uruk-hai leader spoke. "Do you have any special commands?"

"Yes." Saruman spoke. "One of the halflings has something of great value to me. I wish for them to be brought to me. UNSPOILED. There is also another. A girl is traveling with the Fellowship. I would like to meet her as well. UNSPOILED. Do you understand?" The uruk hissed in response. "Kill the others."

The Uruk nodded, and issued a command to the waiting Orcs. With hideous cries, they all ran, preparing to go shed the blood of any they could find. As soon as they were out of sight, Saruman laughed evilly.

"Soon, my princess, you shall be mine, and no one will stand between me and the conquering of Middle-Earth. I am waiting."

Nearly 200 miles away, a woman woke with a start.

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How was it??? I hope you guys get who Usagi's with. But for all you Legolas fans, DON'T WORRY!!!! LOOK AT THE LAST THING SETSUNA SAID ONE MORE TIME, OKAY???? See you later!