*Authors Note: I am not going to do the story exactly like it is in the movie so expect some twists ^_^ Please review, or i'll assume you all hate my story, im putting thanx at the bottom of this chapter for ppl who reviewed chapters five through seven, review and i'll mention you too! Im sorry that I haven't updated in a while, but I have been working on my other fic A pirates Life For Me so I didn't have a lot to work with.



Chapter 8


The girls were pissed. They had been running/ walking/ jogging for hours. They wanted some rest, and they wanted it now. Legolas and Aragorn were far ahead of Gimli, Kat, and Jem, much to the dismay of the trio. Kat kicked a pebble into the woods.

How can they just keep on going? Kat asked panting while trying to keep up with Jem. Its like they can't get tired Kat hated running, long distance running at least, she could run very fast if it was a short distance, but other than that she preferred to walk. Jem and Gimli had the same running preferences as Kat.

They have longer legs, that's why im behind them Gimli said smugly, as if being short was his excuse for everything.

Jem looked sharply towards Gimli Are you implying that we have no excuse for being back here with you except for laziness?! Jem asked, her eyes blazing.

Gimli thought about it for a moment then after a long pause replied No....... it's just that I have a logical explanation for being behind Gimli obviously thought the girls were just lazy.

Well excuse us for not being vertically challenged! Kat screeched. Jem looked toward the two men up front and was surprised to see that they hadn't heard Kat's outburst, Jem wouldn't be surprised they could hear Kat in Moridor.

Lets settle this like civilized adults Jem said in her most calm tone. Kat and Jem shared a thought 3......2.......1. Simultaneously Kat and Jem flew towards Legolas and Aragorn as fast as they could. Gimli was left wondering what the hell had just happened. The two girls ran, but Gimli started catching up, who knew dwarves were that determined? On the way to the ranger and the elf Kat and Jem fell twice, and the dwarf fell a grand total of six times ( although Kat suspected he fell on his face more, and they just couldn't notice because he was normally that close to the ground anyway). Once everyone had caught up, they began to search in earnest for the hobbits.

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Maybe taking our minds off the problem at hand would help us calm down Legolas said after a few tense hours of searching.

Ok Kat said, sitting down on a rotted log, happy to get a break from the search. Kat brushed a stray hair from her face and looked to the ground seemingly bored. With lightning quick speed Kat jumped off the log smacked Jem's arm and ran off screaming YOU'RE IT!

Jem took off after Kat zigzagging through the trees.

The group looked after them as if they had lost their minds. What on earth were they doing? After a few minutes the two girls came back from the wood, panting and looking much worse for the wear. Kat had dirt on her clothes, while Jem was dusting off her knees.

What on earth were you doing? Gimli asked obviously as befuddled as the rest of the men.

Playing tag Kat replied as if speaking to a slow child.

What's tag? Aragorn asked confused. The two girls looked at them in shock, then remembered that of course they wouldn't know how to play tag. The two girls quickly explained the rules to the men, all of whom were quite willing to play the game with them. Once everyone knew the rules, the game begun. Gimli was it, because Kat lied in saying the rules and pretended one of the rules was Shortest person is it, naturally Gimli was a bit suspicious, but he played along, and chased after Legolas. After a few minutes the game got into full swing, everyone was having a great time.

After about fifteen minutes of fun, the group lost sight of Jem, but they figured she was hiding, as not to be tagged. Later on when the group settled down, feeling better, they noticed that Jem was still gone.

Jolly Jolly Ox Be Free! Gimli yelled. Kat started laughing really hard at Gimli's wording, she obviously hadn't explained the rules that clearly. Gimli looked towards Kat wondering why she was laughing. Kat stopped laughing after a few minutes, noticing Jem wasn't in sight.

Jem! Kat called into the woods, expecting at least a telepathic answer. Nothing. Jem! Kat yelled more urgently. Jem? Kat said uncertainly. Desperate times called for desperate measures Jem if you don't get out of that forest this instant, im telling Aragorn that I think you like him! Kat prayed that would startle Jem out of her hiding spot. It didn't. Kat was worried now, Jem would have come out by now, unless she physically couldn't. Kat looked back to the group with a worried expression on her face. The group immediately started searching the forest.

Legolas and Aragorn paired up, leaving Gimli and Kat as a pair. *Damn those two, stick me with gimli, could this get any worse?* Kat thought. Just then she heard Legolas calling her name. Rushing towards the source of the sound Gimli and Kat found Jem in a clearing unconscious, Aragorn was cradling her head in his lap, trying to wake her.

It's not working he said to Kat worried.

We should keep moving, maybe what knocked her unconscious will come back Legolas said worry creasing his brow.

Let them come! Gimli yelled, ready to kill whatever dared to hurt one of his friends.

Think Gimli, we cannot fight the force that has made her pass out, AND watch her at the same time, it would be dangerous to us as well as her Aragorn finished his little speech, scooped Jem into his arms and started walking in the direction of the camp. It was a long walk so Kat focused her attention on her friend. Jem looked all right physically, so Kat focused on her face, when Aragorn adjusted her in his arms Kat could have sworn she saw the ghost of a smile cross Jem's face. * What?! How could that be....* Kat left her train of thought and put her powers to the test. She looked at Gimli.

I wish we could have spilt some blood on this day, but alas Aragorn was right, I wouldn't want to risk hurting the little one. Kat abruptly left Gimli's thoughts. *Jem? Little? Wow, Gimli is delusional.* Kat focused her power on Legolas. Don't look at her, just don't look at her, im acting like a common teenager. Im over two thousand years old, I should stop thinking like such a child. Legolas looked over to Kat, when he found her staring at him his thoughts stopped immediately, it was like there was a brick wall in front of his mind. * Of course he has powerful mental shields, stupid. He has had over two thousand years to perfect them!* Kat couldn't help but feel depressed at the fact Legolas was thinking about some girl, probably Jem because she was the one in danger, when Kat really had a crush on him. Jem looked towards Jem next. Kat expected to get nothing, because Jem was unconscious, but was shocked when she head Jem's thoughts. Wow, his shirt is sure soft, I wish I could stay in this position forever. Kat left Jem's mind. * WHY THAT LITTLE FAKER!!* Kat thought * Making all of us worry about her, when she just wanted Aragorn's attention!*

Kat had an evil idea. Kat once again focused her attention on Jem, but this time she sent a thought to Jem, instead of receiving one. Wow, Aragorn sure looks good now that he's taken his shirt off! Jem's eyes shot open faster than you could say Fellowship'.

Oh! Jem, why your awake! Kat said with false cheeriness.

Jem looked around, noticing that Aragorn did not have his shirt off, she glowered at Kat, while trying to look faint and weak for the rest of the group.

Jem! Aragorn gasped, he gently placed Jem on the ground, much to Jem's disappointment. Aragorn was so relieved that Jem was ok, he didn't even notice the evil glances she gave Kat every few seconds.

What caused you to pass out Jem? Legolas inquired. He was not mentioned much in this chapter so he felt like he needed to say something.

Jem slowly raised her head, making a good show of looking dazed and confused for her adoring public, Kat not included.


Oh, well I was running away from Legolas ( he was it at the time), and I went into a different area of the woods. When I was there I saw something that I couldn't possibly have seen! Jem said looking absolutely serious, Kat was sure that Jem had actually fainted, but had woken up when Aragorn had begun to carry her, she had pretended to be passed out after that though, just so she could be carried by him.

Jem, what did you see? Legolas asked, not understanding what would have made her pass out from shock.

Gandalf.

* all right that's it, this chapter is done, im sorry it took so long, I swear the next one will be out sooner IF I GET AT LEAST FIVE REVIEWS!!!! I SAID THAT IN THE LAST CHAPTER, AND GOT LIKE TWO!!!!! THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE!!! REVIEW OR I'LL STOP POSTING!!!!!. Any questions, comments, noticed something I did wrong? PLEASE REVIEW!!! If you do you'll be added to this new spiffy Thank You section in the end of the next Chapter!



Thank You

Daredevil7:
Stop whining! it's my story!

Legolas48: I won't hold off the next chapter, but sorry this one took so long, maybe you could hint for your friends to review? *cough*or else *cough*

Alexis2905: Thanks for the feedback, most people review just saying put the next chapter up soon! Also, Jem isn't the only one who lives by Jack Sparrow's words, I quote him daily ( to the dismay of my friends ^_- )

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Elfluver90210: Yea, Gimli really was asking for it after that I'd rather die than see the ring in the hands of an elf thing, but he really gets what's coming to him in my story ^_^