Hiya kids! *grins big cheesy teary smile* 26 reviews… in one chapter! *breaks down sobbing* YOU LOVE ME, YOU REALLY LOVE ME!!!! *starts big Oscar speech*
Legolas: Quiet you.
*pout* Fine. Anybob, thanks so freaking much to all that reviewed. You have no idea how much it means to me. :)
This chapter is dedicated to mah good friend Katie Beth. She is so bummed 'cause she didn't make it into the school show choir (even though a bunch of losers that can't sing did). Funny thing is, she is in a professional children's choir. Huh. This couldn't possibly be a popularity contest, could it? (note the sarcasm) Anyways, KTB, just wanted to let ya know that you are such a great friend to me, and even if you couldn't hold a note for 4.923847 nanoseconds, I would still love ya. *hug*
Oh. And methinks I forgot to put a whatsitcalled in my first chapter. A disclaimer! Yeah, those! Okay, so here we go. *ahem*
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the hereforementioned (yay, new word!) LOTR characters. All I have is a pen with a Canadian flag on it, a twist tie, a candy necklace, and a ½ ounce bag of pretzels that Rad gave me. *looks at pretzels*
…Yay.
One last thing. Sorry bout the long wait between updates. FYI, it will probably take a LONG time between each chapter. I'm really busy with homework, riding Duke, and lacrosse practice (I'm the GOALIE!!!) So yeah. I apologize in advance. Once the summer rolls around it'll be quicker, I promise.
…Maybe. :D
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Chapter 2:
I took a deep breath and walked through the doorway. I was in a small library sort of thing, with a large stone fireplace in the center of the back wall. A huge fire was crackling in it merrily, and the silhouettes of three elves were against it.
Once my eyes adjusted, I could nearly contain the squeal that was begging to break through my lips. There was Elrohir, and Elladan, looking just as hot as ever. I walked farther into the room, grinning like the moron that I am.
As I got closer, the twins both stood up to greet me. Legolas, however, did not. I just glared at him as the twins both bowed simultaneously. One of them (I believe it was Elladan) looked over at Legolas.
"Are you not going to introduce us to the fair lady, Legolas?" he asked. I nearly shrieked. He called me fair!
"I believe the lady can introduce her own self," Legolas responded mischievously. I glared at him as the other twin came forward, bowed and kissed my hand.
"Allow me to introduce myself," he said, sounding quite studly. "I am Elrohir, son of Elrond, the Lord of Rivendell. And you, milady, look quite familiar. Have we met?"
I glanced over at Legolas, who smiled and shrugged. Then I looked back at Elrohir. "Maybeh," I said mysteriously. Before Elrohir could respond, his brother shoved him out of the way and bowed to me. "And I am Elladan, that fool's brother," he said with a bright and flirty smile. I started to laugh for no reason whatsoever. The twins stared at me as Legolas rolled his eyes.
"She is so much like Laura," Elladan said quietly. I managed to lower my laughing to a small giggle.
"She looks like her as well," Elrohir agreed. Both of them stopped, looked at each other, then back at me.
"By the Valar…"
"Hiya kids!" I said, doing one of those corny waves like they used to do on Barney. Legolas came up behind the twins and put one arm around each of their shoulders.
"Elladan, Elrohir, I assume you remember Laura?" he said with a broad grin.
"I sure as hell hope they remember me," I mumbled. Before I really knew what was happening, I had two full-grown really hot elves embracing me. Oooh, un ménage a trois, eh boys? Heh heh…
"Laura, it is so wonderful to see you again!" Elrohir said, pushing his brother aside to talk to me. "Look at you! You are no longer a child!"
"Hey now, I never was a child!" I protested. Elrohir wave this comment aside and continued to admire me like one would admire an antique car. "It amazes me that you have changed so much in such a short time."
"Well, you know what they say about the human race," Legolas said. Elrohir laughed and nodded. I narrowed my eyes.
"And what do they say about the human race, Leggy dearest?" I asked.
"Nothing," he replied with an innocent smile. I glared at him again, then allowed Elladan to admire the new me. Or, as Crystyna would have said, my new "hot mama with C cup bra" look.
I sighed. I missed my Tuna and my Lulu, and I really missed Duke. He had passed away about four years ago from colic.
Elladan put his hand on my shoulder. "Whatever is the matter, Laura?" he asked softly.
"I miss my friends, and my horse," I answered sadly. Elladan looked over at his brother and Legolas with a small smile, and if I'm not mistaken he winked at them.
"Well, there is nothing we can do about your friends," Elrohir said. I looked over at him. "But we can do something about your horse." I felt my jaw drop.
"You're kidding me…"
"Come," he said, gesturing for me to follow. But I didn't follow, I sprinted ahead. The three elves started to jog after me, easily keeping up. "Go to the left," one of them called. I slowed down, slid a couple of feet, and ran down the hallway.
Eventually I came to a large wooden door. I threw it open, expecting another hall, but instead it opened up to the outdoors, and there was a several foot drop to the ground. "Look out!" Legolas called. Too late. By the time I registered what he said, and the fact that I was outside, I was in midair and the ground was coming up to meet me.
"Shit," I muttered.
FWAM.
I rolled a couple of feet and came to a halt, completely covered in dust. I looked back at the doorway, only to see the three elves trying to hold themselves up, because they were about to collapse with laughter. I glared at them as I got up to brush the dust off.
"Oh, bite me," I growled at them.
"Oh Valar, if I had any doubt it was Laura before, I do not now," Elrohir howled. The other two burst out with even more laughter.
"Come on you guys! I want to see my horse!" I said, stomping my foot childishly. They managed to cease their laughter long enough to walk over to me, grinning like the fools that they are. But they are hot fools, so they can be forgiven (lucky for them).
Elladan let out one last chuckle, wiped the tear from his eye, then turned to me. "Right. Now all you have to do is whistle." I stared at him, one eyebrow raised.
"Elladan, I have never been able to whistle. Remember that time I tried the last time I was here?"
"Now that you mention it, I do. And you were not exactly good at it either. So, instead of whistling, you-"
I sighed and rolled my eyes. "Screw your method, Elfy." He raised his eyebrows and smiled as I took a deep breath.
"DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKE!!!!!!" All three of the elves covered their ears and winced.
"I suppose that works, too," Elladan muttered. I smiled angelically, then watched for a horse to appear.
It wasn't long before I heard galloping hoofbeats and a familiar whinny. I peered into the woods, and I saw a burst of chestnut brown emerge from the trees. I screamed with joy as Duke cantered up and stopped inches from my face. Immediately he started to nuzzle my neck and nicker with happiness. I threw my arms around his neck as I started to cry for no reason.
Dude, this stay in Middle Earth was gonna KICK ASS.
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I know, I know. Short chapter. However, it's you guys' fault. YES, it is. *nods decisively* Even though I told you I didn't want to be bothered about updates, you did anyway. So yes. It is your fault. Pbbbbth. *blows raspberry*
Aww, c'mon, I'm not really mad at ya. I know it took ages, and I should have posted sooner. I've just been so busy lately that it slipped my mind. So, please forgive me, and review. Gracias, y adios!
Lurve,
~*!Laura!*~