Happy birthday, Hish!
by Odeena Skywalker
Chapter 3: All's well that ends well... ?
[ Just as I was about to sigh and say that everything was - finally - as it should be, I realized that, in my hurry to get away from the station, I had left Hish behind. What was more, judging from the looks Figwit gave me from time to time as I muttered stuff far too bad to be transcribed here, I could tell that the elf was getting more uncomfortable by the second. I had no idea what to do. On one hand, I couldn't return to the station, since I had no intention of risking a third encounter with the old man I mentioned earlier. On the other hand though, I most definitely couldn't leave Hish all alone and with that Brad guy lurking around. Until a very bright idea dawned on me. Or, so I thought... ]
"What are you doing?" Figwit asked as I pulled over and stopped.
"Get out, we're taking a cab", I answered.
Figwit raised an eyebrow. "Cab...?"
"Yes, Figwit. A cab. Or a taxi. Call it whatever you will, but come on."
He shrugged and followed me as I stepped out of the car. Naturally, according to Murphy's Universal Laws, there was not a single cab in sight. I rolled my eyes.
"Well, elf, it looks like we'll have to walk", I said miserably. For once, I was wearing high-heeled shoes; the idea of walking back a quarter of mile was definitely not looking very appealing. I made a mental note to kill Arwen for suggesting that I should dress elegantly for my friend's arrival.
"If you say so..." Figwit muttered, looking utterly resigned.
"Good. Let's go."
[ Meanwile, at the station... ]
Hish sighed and slumped down on a bench outside the station. Once again, she was alone in this train station, in a foreign city from a foreign country. "This is not good", she muttered as she looked around, hoping to catch a glimpse of a familiar face.
"Hey there! What happened to your friend?"
Hish looked to her left, only to find Brad sitting there and looking at her in a sweet way that made her shudder despite herself. "Um", she answered, trying to find a smart answer. "She - um - remembered she left - something - I mean someone - at home - and - Elrond!"
"Elrond...?" Brad repeated, raising an eyebrow.
But Hish had already gotten up and was making her way towards the confused elf lord. "Boy, am I glad to see you!" she burst out even as she was some ten paces away. Seing that he gave no sign of recognition, she added, "I'm Hish. You know, Odeena's foreign friend? Please help me. I'm stalked by this guy and--"
"Enough", Elrond said, holding up a hand in that ceremonious fashion of his. "I understand." This line was emphasized by a very expressive movement of his eyebrows. As usual when he was talking to someone, his eyebrows were getting most of the other's attention.
Hish let out a small sigh. "Thank Goodness..." she muttered, while at the corner of her eye she watched Brad make a face and then disappear into the crowd.
"Have you any idea as to the whereabouts of Figwit?"
Hish started. "Well... um... yeah, he just left with Odeena. And, I'd be grateful if you could take me home now. I seriously need something to eat. And a shower. And a soft and warm bed."
"Very well. Come with me."
[ And so, just as Figwit and I were entering on one side of the station, Elrond and Hish were getting out on the other. The only one we met was Brad, who very sulkily informed us that Hish had left with a - quote: 'Weird guy in drag with long hair and freaky eyebrows', unquote. It took that much for the both of us to recognize Elrond. And so, without much else, we decided to head home as well. ]
Author's note: And here it is - the third chapter. What do you think? Please read and review! And sorry if my Notes are really brief, but I hardly have any time to write at all, so... The review responses are as follows:
Lomea-Lingwiloce: Thank you! The reason I beat up Aragorn is because he's always in conflict with Boromir, and Boromir is my favorite character. I promise to be kind to him from now on :)
crazy llama lady: In the end, they will sing, don't worry. And I live for randomness, too! :)
Filia Regalis: Hope you didn't have to wait too long! :)
ApocalypticPyro: Well, your meeting with this Scott person sounds really interesting! :) And your line... so cute and so funny! ideas spark as well
