Disclaimer:
Tala: Alright, we don't own anything by Tolkein...*sigh* bummer. We just own us..and l8r whatever new characters out of our imaginations we add.
Nerina: Can't I own Gandalf?
Tala: Not unless u come up with some MAJOR cash
Nerina: Aww. *sad face* Darn.
And now..on with the crazy story! (Please hold all applause...or flames *glare*...until the END of the chappie) Enjoy! :D
P.S.- And we're really not drunks, just enjoy alcohol! So, if u don't approve, don't read, or at the very least don't flame, because it's just for the sake of humor that the characters drink.
P.P.S.- We don't own that bit in the last chappie that Shakespeare wrote.or anythin by him for that matter..
The doors closed behind them and after taking five steps, Tala stopped mid- stride. Nerina spun and gave her a questioning look.
"Where are we going?" Tala asked with eyebrow raised.
"No idea," answered Nerina. Looking around, she grinned and pointed. "How 'bout we go there?"
Tala looked, and saw a green, flowering garden. "Leave it to the flower child to find the nearest plant," she sighed, but nodded. A quick look stole over her face, one Nerina recognized as meaning Tala had way too much energy. Nerina shrugged and when they reached the entrance, completely forgot the look. She became enchanted by all the plants; exotic flowers, gentle trees, draping vines. She began to wander, but eventually looked around realizing Tala wasn't behind her.
She spotted Tala in a clearing, doing the strangest thing. She seemed to be measuring, striding back and forth through the clearing, and apparently done, put her pack and jacket down, took her boots and socks off, and began to stretch. Nerina walked over, wary of what could happen. When Tala looked up at her in the middle of a hurdle stretch and the glint in her eyes caused Nerina to groan.
"Now? You want to practice NOW?!" She practically moaned.
Tala simply stood and smiled her biggest smile, slowly nodding. "Come on, stretch. We've been cooped up too long. You know it. And the flowers won't go anywhere. You can look all you want after you beat me into the ground."
Nerina finally nodded and a smile crept onto her face. She stretched, and Tala stretched some more. Nerina called her readiness, and slowly withdrew the knife hidden at the small of her back. Tala did the same, then pulled a length of string from her bag. Nerina held out her hand and Tala bound their wrists together. Finished, she stepped back and lifted her blade to pose vertical in front of her face. Nerina did the same, and then she lunged. Tala ducked, and thrust her blade up. It was deflected and she leaned back. Nerina sliced down and was blocked. So began a skirmish that lasted about five minutes. Nerina froze as steel touched her neck, and looked up to Tala, who grinned, "My win," she panted.
Nerina nodded, panting also, and slit the bonds. "Time to freestyle." Tala grinned her wolf grin, nodded, saluted, and they began again.
They moved throughout the clearing in a dance both beautiful and deadly. Light glinted off their twin blades, their bodies twisted gracefully. They never once made the other bleed, years of such practice causing them to prevent such. Tala lunged, Nerina whirled and she prepared to ram the blade down in a victory swoop when she was seized from behind and Tala was tackled to the ground in the opposite direction. Both women shrieked in surprise and fury and prepared to turn upon the interruptions. They struggled and each eventually stopped when they realized who was restraining them and shouting.
"Gandalf?!" Nerina panted in surprise, and relaxed her arms.
Tala wasn't as calm. "What the hell are you doing?" she yelled at Archer #1 who was pretty much sitting on her stomach and holding her hands in a death grip.
"Well, we stopped Lady Nerina from killing you or vice versa," Gandalf said easily, releasing Nerina (even though Nerina felt his hands linger just a second too long..hmm..)
Nerina laughed, especially at her friend's predicament, but finally explained as Tala sent her a death glare before returning her deadly gaze to Archer #1. "We were practicing."
"Practicing?! " Both males asked in shock. Archer #1 looked up at her, momentarily distracted, and then found himself on his back with a very sharp blade at his throat held by a not so happy woman. He gulped slowly when he heard Gandalf caught between a gasp and laugh.
"Yes, practicing!" Tala said slowly, thoroughly enjoying watching the archer still in wariness. "Hey,
'Rina, I've got this strange sense of déjà vu, but in reverse. Hmm."
"Now Tala, let him go. You know he didn't have a choice in the forest," Nerina said, sheathing her blade but watching her friend closely, not exactly sure what she would do.
"Yes, Lady Tala. I don't think your host would be overly happy at you damaging Legolas," Gandalf said, still amused at the elf prince's predicament.
Tala sighed, and sprang up. "Okay," she nodded, but looked back at the not so happy elf prince and smirked. She sheathed the blade at her back even as he glared at her as he stood.
Through gritted teeth, he said, "If you will follow us, Lady Nerina and..Tala, we will show you your rooms." He heard Tala growl at the slight, but ignored it and walked toward the garden entrance.
Nerina and Tala gathered their things, and Gandalf acquired a thoughtful look. They all walked through the hallways quietly, the girls marking landmarks. They reached a pair of doors and Legolas opened one and launched into a formal dialogue about the rooms.
"The rooms are identical and are adjoined by a door in the bathroom. There are basically two bathrooms, but there is a door in the wall between. Now, the furnishings." his voice faded as Nerina and Tala blocked him out and began to explore the rooms. There was a bed, complete with a nightstand on each side, a dresser, vanity, and then a sitting area with a small couch, chairs, and a coffee table. There was also a small bookcase, and two doors, one they assumed led to the bathroom, the other to a closet.
The furniture was of gleaming wood, carved with all the artistry of the elves. They were decorated with the colors of Mirkwood, with one difference. Each blended creams, browns, and greens, but in one room the accents were of gold, the other silver. Nerina took the gold after Tala claimed the silver. The girls also made a discovery, which had them practically crowing in delight. Each room had a balcony, and they shared a glance, knowing well that each was thinking of the possible mischief they could get into with such a structure. The bathrooms were done in cool blues, from the deep blue tile at the bottom of the tubs to the cornflower blue of the sink basins. Fluffy white towels rested next to each tub. They also made another discovery, but one that made them not so happy.
"Yo, Prince boy, where's the lock on the connecting door?" Tala asked, swinging it open and looking around.
Legolas glared at the silly name, but still responded while Gandalf and Nerina grinned. "There isn't one." He then got the satisfaction of seeing both women gasp and look ever so slightly uncomfortable.
"What? Have two such close friends need to worry about what the other will do while they sleep?" He inquired, just too innocently.
Both reddened slightly, but shook their heads. "Of course not, we have both learned, usually the hard way, not to disturb the other's sleep or to play pranks. It often turns out badly," Nerina said, wincing at past memories.
"Yes, we're more worried about me walking in on her, or vice versa, in a quite compromising position," at Gandalf's and Legolas's slightly confused looks, she sighed at the density of men's skulls, she said slowly, "You know, as in flagrante delicto.(they were even more confused).arg, in the middle of sex! Got that one, you puddin' heads?!"
They finally got the concept, both reddened slightly, and then both yelled, "NO!"
At the startled and questioning looks of the women, Gandalf coughed and said, "You will not be engaging in such things during your visit, so there is nothing to worry about." He nodded, as did Legolas, fully confident in their opinion.
Nerina bristled, and Tala went Ice Queen. "O really? And why not?" Nerina asked in a dangerous tone, to which Tala added, "Who's going to object? (she smirked) On either side?"
"We do!" both yelled, and then looked sheepish.
"Well, guess what?" said Tala, stalking toward them, causing them to back up until they were out the door (which they didn't quite notice), "YOU have NO say!"
She slammed the door in their faces and threw the bolt home.
********* A/N: Great thanks given to all our reviewers..who are wonderful and get cookies!!! :D The other people who do review will get treats too!!! So, please review!
And to answer questions.
The Goddess Artemis- Lol...umm...the TWO don't.one does.maybe.still working on that. But never fear! There will be some fun romance!
AngelGoddessMissy- As for Nerina's inclination toward older men. "Age is but a number"..so she says. Just go with that, and see what happens! *snicker*
Tala: Alright, we don't own anything by Tolkein...*sigh* bummer. We just own us..and l8r whatever new characters out of our imaginations we add.
Nerina: Can't I own Gandalf?
Tala: Not unless u come up with some MAJOR cash
Nerina: Aww. *sad face* Darn.
And now..on with the crazy story! (Please hold all applause...or flames *glare*...until the END of the chappie) Enjoy! :D
P.S.- And we're really not drunks, just enjoy alcohol! So, if u don't approve, don't read, or at the very least don't flame, because it's just for the sake of humor that the characters drink.
P.P.S.- We don't own that bit in the last chappie that Shakespeare wrote.or anythin by him for that matter..
The doors closed behind them and after taking five steps, Tala stopped mid- stride. Nerina spun and gave her a questioning look.
"Where are we going?" Tala asked with eyebrow raised.
"No idea," answered Nerina. Looking around, she grinned and pointed. "How 'bout we go there?"
Tala looked, and saw a green, flowering garden. "Leave it to the flower child to find the nearest plant," she sighed, but nodded. A quick look stole over her face, one Nerina recognized as meaning Tala had way too much energy. Nerina shrugged and when they reached the entrance, completely forgot the look. She became enchanted by all the plants; exotic flowers, gentle trees, draping vines. She began to wander, but eventually looked around realizing Tala wasn't behind her.
She spotted Tala in a clearing, doing the strangest thing. She seemed to be measuring, striding back and forth through the clearing, and apparently done, put her pack and jacket down, took her boots and socks off, and began to stretch. Nerina walked over, wary of what could happen. When Tala looked up at her in the middle of a hurdle stretch and the glint in her eyes caused Nerina to groan.
"Now? You want to practice NOW?!" She practically moaned.
Tala simply stood and smiled her biggest smile, slowly nodding. "Come on, stretch. We've been cooped up too long. You know it. And the flowers won't go anywhere. You can look all you want after you beat me into the ground."
Nerina finally nodded and a smile crept onto her face. She stretched, and Tala stretched some more. Nerina called her readiness, and slowly withdrew the knife hidden at the small of her back. Tala did the same, then pulled a length of string from her bag. Nerina held out her hand and Tala bound their wrists together. Finished, she stepped back and lifted her blade to pose vertical in front of her face. Nerina did the same, and then she lunged. Tala ducked, and thrust her blade up. It was deflected and she leaned back. Nerina sliced down and was blocked. So began a skirmish that lasted about five minutes. Nerina froze as steel touched her neck, and looked up to Tala, who grinned, "My win," she panted.
Nerina nodded, panting also, and slit the bonds. "Time to freestyle." Tala grinned her wolf grin, nodded, saluted, and they began again.
They moved throughout the clearing in a dance both beautiful and deadly. Light glinted off their twin blades, their bodies twisted gracefully. They never once made the other bleed, years of such practice causing them to prevent such. Tala lunged, Nerina whirled and she prepared to ram the blade down in a victory swoop when she was seized from behind and Tala was tackled to the ground in the opposite direction. Both women shrieked in surprise and fury and prepared to turn upon the interruptions. They struggled and each eventually stopped when they realized who was restraining them and shouting.
"Gandalf?!" Nerina panted in surprise, and relaxed her arms.
Tala wasn't as calm. "What the hell are you doing?" she yelled at Archer #1 who was pretty much sitting on her stomach and holding her hands in a death grip.
"Well, we stopped Lady Nerina from killing you or vice versa," Gandalf said easily, releasing Nerina (even though Nerina felt his hands linger just a second too long..hmm..)
Nerina laughed, especially at her friend's predicament, but finally explained as Tala sent her a death glare before returning her deadly gaze to Archer #1. "We were practicing."
"Practicing?! " Both males asked in shock. Archer #1 looked up at her, momentarily distracted, and then found himself on his back with a very sharp blade at his throat held by a not so happy woman. He gulped slowly when he heard Gandalf caught between a gasp and laugh.
"Yes, practicing!" Tala said slowly, thoroughly enjoying watching the archer still in wariness. "Hey,
'Rina, I've got this strange sense of déjà vu, but in reverse. Hmm."
"Now Tala, let him go. You know he didn't have a choice in the forest," Nerina said, sheathing her blade but watching her friend closely, not exactly sure what she would do.
"Yes, Lady Tala. I don't think your host would be overly happy at you damaging Legolas," Gandalf said, still amused at the elf prince's predicament.
Tala sighed, and sprang up. "Okay," she nodded, but looked back at the not so happy elf prince and smirked. She sheathed the blade at her back even as he glared at her as he stood.
Through gritted teeth, he said, "If you will follow us, Lady Nerina and..Tala, we will show you your rooms." He heard Tala growl at the slight, but ignored it and walked toward the garden entrance.
Nerina and Tala gathered their things, and Gandalf acquired a thoughtful look. They all walked through the hallways quietly, the girls marking landmarks. They reached a pair of doors and Legolas opened one and launched into a formal dialogue about the rooms.
"The rooms are identical and are adjoined by a door in the bathroom. There are basically two bathrooms, but there is a door in the wall between. Now, the furnishings." his voice faded as Nerina and Tala blocked him out and began to explore the rooms. There was a bed, complete with a nightstand on each side, a dresser, vanity, and then a sitting area with a small couch, chairs, and a coffee table. There was also a small bookcase, and two doors, one they assumed led to the bathroom, the other to a closet.
The furniture was of gleaming wood, carved with all the artistry of the elves. They were decorated with the colors of Mirkwood, with one difference. Each blended creams, browns, and greens, but in one room the accents were of gold, the other silver. Nerina took the gold after Tala claimed the silver. The girls also made a discovery, which had them practically crowing in delight. Each room had a balcony, and they shared a glance, knowing well that each was thinking of the possible mischief they could get into with such a structure. The bathrooms were done in cool blues, from the deep blue tile at the bottom of the tubs to the cornflower blue of the sink basins. Fluffy white towels rested next to each tub. They also made another discovery, but one that made them not so happy.
"Yo, Prince boy, where's the lock on the connecting door?" Tala asked, swinging it open and looking around.
Legolas glared at the silly name, but still responded while Gandalf and Nerina grinned. "There isn't one." He then got the satisfaction of seeing both women gasp and look ever so slightly uncomfortable.
"What? Have two such close friends need to worry about what the other will do while they sleep?" He inquired, just too innocently.
Both reddened slightly, but shook their heads. "Of course not, we have both learned, usually the hard way, not to disturb the other's sleep or to play pranks. It often turns out badly," Nerina said, wincing at past memories.
"Yes, we're more worried about me walking in on her, or vice versa, in a quite compromising position," at Gandalf's and Legolas's slightly confused looks, she sighed at the density of men's skulls, she said slowly, "You know, as in flagrante delicto.(they were even more confused).arg, in the middle of sex! Got that one, you puddin' heads?!"
They finally got the concept, both reddened slightly, and then both yelled, "NO!"
At the startled and questioning looks of the women, Gandalf coughed and said, "You will not be engaging in such things during your visit, so there is nothing to worry about." He nodded, as did Legolas, fully confident in their opinion.
Nerina bristled, and Tala went Ice Queen. "O really? And why not?" Nerina asked in a dangerous tone, to which Tala added, "Who's going to object? (she smirked) On either side?"
"We do!" both yelled, and then looked sheepish.
"Well, guess what?" said Tala, stalking toward them, causing them to back up until they were out the door (which they didn't quite notice), "YOU have NO say!"
She slammed the door in their faces and threw the bolt home.
********* A/N: Great thanks given to all our reviewers..who are wonderful and get cookies!!! :D The other people who do review will get treats too!!! So, please review!
And to answer questions.
The Goddess Artemis- Lol...umm...the TWO don't.one does.maybe.still working on that. But never fear! There will be some fun romance!
AngelGoddessMissy- As for Nerina's inclination toward older men. "Age is but a number"..so she says. Just go with that, and see what happens! *snicker*