* Authors Note: This fic is written mostly for my friend, and although some people don't mind when people do that, some people do, so if you hate it when people write their friends into their stories, turn back now. Anyway if you don't mind, enjoy the story! (even though I know the only person that's gonna read this is Jennifer, happy reading Jem!)
Ch. 3
The two men were walking back towards the campsite with the two girls when a loud crash was heard, and a small figure fell from above into the road ahead of them. The two girls screamed in horror as the figure got up slowly.
I've got you! He screamed, grabbing the blonde, Kat, around the legs.
Get off of me! Kat screamed, swatting at the offending arms attached to her jeans. What are you doing?! You little runt! If you don't get off of me this second, i'm going to kick you into that river! Kat screeched through the forest, the two men recognized the little runt and did their best to grab him off of Kat's legs. Jem was torn between being horrified, and laughing hysterically.
Gimli, let go of her this instant Aragorn said exasperated at the dwarfs acts. He didn't understand the dwarf's need to help at all times, even when help wasn't needed. why are you attacking Kat? Aragorn asked his friend, finally prying him off of her legs.
The question I want answered is why you aren't attacking them, I was walking into the forest to see where you had gone, when I saw these two followin' you Gimli explained, as if it showed his point completely.
Gimli, these are friends, not enemies, we were taking them back to camp when you Legolas explained to the confused dwarf. We are considering taking them into the fellowship
What? Are you mad? we cannot have two mere children in our group, they would slow us down greatly THe dwarf said matter-of-factly. Also they would be of no use to us
Hey! we are right here! Jem said indignantly. And how would we slow you down? We have longer legs than you, no doubt we could run faster than you short stuff!
Gimli was clearly getting angered fast, he was beginning to dislike the two girls more and more by the second, especially the loudmouth brunette.
And i'll have you know we are both 17, well over the age of children' ! The blonde said spitefully, trying to prove her superiority.
Gimli quickly changed his mind, he disliked both of the loudmouth females, he did not understand why his friends were so adamant about keeping them around.
They will be of no use to us, what will happen if we are ambushed by orcs? we will have to fight while worrying about them being harmed! Gimli retorted, trying to knock some sense into his friends.
If we were attacked by orcs, we would be the ones worrying about you! Said Kat arrogantly, we have more power than you assume we do. I think if I or Jem were to fight you, you would be down for the count in a second!
The two men were quickly growing tired of this ongoing annoyance.
Stop this right now! Aragorn yelled.
The bickering stopped immediately at the unexpected reprimand. The three heads turned towards the now angry ranger.
You will get along whether you like it or not! He yelled, he was fed up with the banter that was going on between the dwarf and the girls, why couldn't they just agree to disagree? Gimli, you will be nicer to Jem and Kat, they are going to be a useful addition to the fellowship, and you two Aragorn said pointing towards the two girls. be nicer to Gimli, he is a bit paranoid because of the recent abduction of two members of our group, they were hobbits, we miss them greatly, and that is why we are in this forest in the first place.
The group was stunned at Aragorn's sudden outburst. Legolas moved closer to his companion and put a hand on his shoulder in comfort, he knew that the stress of finding the hobbits was getting to him.
Aragorn, you must stop blaming yourself for their abduction, you could not have done anything to prevent it, and I know that Boromir's death has weighed heavily on your shoulders, you always feel as if you must take responsibility for others actions, you are not responsible for any of these happenings, stop being so hard on yourself! The elf was desperately trying to ease his friends pain, and it appeared to be working, Legolas' speech seemed to make Aragorn guilt lessen, and for that the entire group was grateful.
I am sorry to have yelled so, but this is all so ridiculous, Gimli would you like a demonstration of what the girls can do? Aragorn asked, trying to appease both sides of the argument.
I suppose that wouldn't hurt....... Gimli reluctantly agreed to see the girls in action.
we would be happy to show him Kat said
The girls stepped before Gimli with wicked grins on their faces. The two men realized that letting the girls show off their powers to Gimli may not have been the best idea. Kat lifted Gimli into the air with her telekinesis, then proceeded to twirl him around in the air before letting him come down to the ground. Then Kat singed the bottom of his bulky beard before Jem froze the entire thing rock solid. Gimli fell to the ground face first because of the weight of his frozen beard. Aragorn and Legolas couldn't help themselves, they burst out laughing, falling to the floor at the sight of their friend struggling on the ground.
Kat finally felt bad for Gimli and unfroze his beard with her fire, but not enough to burn him. Gimli got off of the ground slowly, staring with unbelieving eyes at the two girls.
Well, right then, I suppose you two can stay Gimli said while wiping off the dirt from his clothes.
The two girls simply smiled and walked towards the campsite, laughing all the way.
