Chapter 6! Oh Chapter 6!! Dum dee dum dee dum dum!!! *ahem*...
I have decided to dedicate this story to all my wonderful reviewers, who have followed the story through its progress from chapter 1 to this, chapter 6.
Anyway, onto chappie 6 -----
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"The ring, it seems, has become caught on something in Frodo's digestive system. I do not much care to imagine what exactly it is caught on, but that seems like the most realistic conclusion," Boromir announced.
"Yes Boromir, I believe you are right," replied Gandalf.
Everyone nodded and looked understanding. Legolas however looked concerned.
"If I may point out a slight problem?"
"And what would that be, master elf?" Aragorn asked rudely.
Legolas rolled his eyes at Aragorn and continued, "Are the Nazgûl not drawn to the power of the ring, more so when one is wearing it?"
Sam exchanged worried glances with Merry and Pippin. Gandalf tapped his staff on the ground loudly.
"It has become apparent that Frodo is unsafe while invisible. We must keep a close watch on him at all times." The wizard explained.
"Ai, but Gandalf, how are we to keep watch on him when we cannot see him?" Gimli questioned.
"The hobbit shall wear a cloak," Boromir stated, as though it were obvious. "Then we will always know where he is."
And so Frodo was clothed in a light Elven cloak from Legolas's pack. Of course, it was so long on him that it trailed along the ground, so they were forced to cut it to size. They went about the rest of their day normally, until sometime in the afternoon when Boromir, Legolas and Gimli disappeared into the woods together.
* * *In the Woods* * *
"My friends," Boromir began, "It has become a problem to us all. I can barely sleep at night. The orcs can sense us from miles away. And the fresh air is being polluted by it. Lord Aragorn's stench is incredible."
"Ai, that is true to say the least," Legolas agreed.
"We must make him bathe," Gimli added.
There was silence while the trio leaned against trees and pondered about how best to give Aragorn his much needed bath. Gimli looked around thoughtfully. He saw a small shallow lake behind some trees. He looked back to Boromir and Legolas. Both of them seemed to have the same idea as he did, for they were also looking decidedly at the lake.
The three came together in a small circle and devised a plan. They decided to put it into action later that afternoon, when Aragorn would least expect it...
* * *Later That Afternoon* * *
The fellowship were busy preparing dinner and talking about the journey ahead of them. Aragorn was on water collection duty, ere go Boromir, Legolas and Gimli's plan. Aragorn retrieved the water pitcher from his tent, and headed off towards the lake. Gimli was the first to see him leave, and alerted the other two. Silently, they crept through the trees behind him as he grew closer and closer to the water...
*IMPORTANT NEWS FLASH* We interrupt this story to bring you a special announcement from the author: Hi guys! Now, for those of you who don't know I have decided to write a series of "What Happens When Frodo..." fics. I really need ideas for them, so if you guys have any, please add them into your review! If I use one of the ideas, I will dedicate the story to the one who came up with it!! Please help me out a little here!! Thankyou all for your time. Now, back to the story.........*
... Aragorn reached the edge of the lake. Legolas and Boromir continued through the trees until they were standing one on either side of the ranger, but still remained hidden in the thick foliage. Gimli followed Aragorn from behind, and walked very quietly, being careful not to let Aragorn hear or see him. When Aragorn leaned down to fill the pitcher with water, Boromir signalled the others and they all sprang from their positions. They grabbed Aragorn and shoved him into the lake before the unfortunate man had time to react.
"Uh, Legolas? Can Lord Aragorn swim?" Boromir asked as Aragorn's head went underwater.
"I only assume he can," the Elf answered, unconcerned.
Gimli laughed. Aragorn's head broke the surface of the lake and he breathed hard. Then he paddled back to the edge, cursing. He climbed up the bank and stood before them, dripping with water and looking substantially cleaner than he had five minutes ago.
Gimli looked at Boromir, who looked at Legolas.
"Now might be a good time to run," Boromir advised. They all looked at Aragorn one last time, noticing that he was missing a boot, before running back to camp.
And so Aragorn was left alone at the water's edge, dripping wet, and smelling slightly better, with a pitcher full of water and only one boot. He trudged back to camp. The one boot he had left was full of water and made a squelching sound with every step he took.
"I will get you back," he growled. "I will get revenge!"
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Will be updated shortly. Please review.
Okies... question answering time!
Tiny Tim: Glad you like the story, and sorry if I'm being too clean for you. That's just the way I write. I may do something gory and less clean later, so keep an eye out. And I do not know how I get so many reviews. I think it may have a lot to do with what you call your fic. The title makes people want to read it more. Or something...
Mr Padfoot1: Well, Aragorn has obviously gotten his bath. And he isn't really power hungry, just stupid... I like poking fun at some of the characters(namely Aragorn and Frodo, don't ask why). As for you asking questions, I do not know why you are, but I have answered them for you now! :D
4-eyes: It seems that Gandalf has saned down, although you never know when he'll lose it again... hehehe!!
There you go. Questions answered. Keep reading and don't forget to review!!!
I have decided to dedicate this story to all my wonderful reviewers, who have followed the story through its progress from chapter 1 to this, chapter 6.
Anyway, onto chappie 6 -----
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"The ring, it seems, has become caught on something in Frodo's digestive system. I do not much care to imagine what exactly it is caught on, but that seems like the most realistic conclusion," Boromir announced.
"Yes Boromir, I believe you are right," replied Gandalf.
Everyone nodded and looked understanding. Legolas however looked concerned.
"If I may point out a slight problem?"
"And what would that be, master elf?" Aragorn asked rudely.
Legolas rolled his eyes at Aragorn and continued, "Are the Nazgûl not drawn to the power of the ring, more so when one is wearing it?"
Sam exchanged worried glances with Merry and Pippin. Gandalf tapped his staff on the ground loudly.
"It has become apparent that Frodo is unsafe while invisible. We must keep a close watch on him at all times." The wizard explained.
"Ai, but Gandalf, how are we to keep watch on him when we cannot see him?" Gimli questioned.
"The hobbit shall wear a cloak," Boromir stated, as though it were obvious. "Then we will always know where he is."
And so Frodo was clothed in a light Elven cloak from Legolas's pack. Of course, it was so long on him that it trailed along the ground, so they were forced to cut it to size. They went about the rest of their day normally, until sometime in the afternoon when Boromir, Legolas and Gimli disappeared into the woods together.
* * *In the Woods* * *
"My friends," Boromir began, "It has become a problem to us all. I can barely sleep at night. The orcs can sense us from miles away. And the fresh air is being polluted by it. Lord Aragorn's stench is incredible."
"Ai, that is true to say the least," Legolas agreed.
"We must make him bathe," Gimli added.
There was silence while the trio leaned against trees and pondered about how best to give Aragorn his much needed bath. Gimli looked around thoughtfully. He saw a small shallow lake behind some trees. He looked back to Boromir and Legolas. Both of them seemed to have the same idea as he did, for they were also looking decidedly at the lake.
The three came together in a small circle and devised a plan. They decided to put it into action later that afternoon, when Aragorn would least expect it...
* * *Later That Afternoon* * *
The fellowship were busy preparing dinner and talking about the journey ahead of them. Aragorn was on water collection duty, ere go Boromir, Legolas and Gimli's plan. Aragorn retrieved the water pitcher from his tent, and headed off towards the lake. Gimli was the first to see him leave, and alerted the other two. Silently, they crept through the trees behind him as he grew closer and closer to the water...
*IMPORTANT NEWS FLASH* We interrupt this story to bring you a special announcement from the author: Hi guys! Now, for those of you who don't know I have decided to write a series of "What Happens When Frodo..." fics. I really need ideas for them, so if you guys have any, please add them into your review! If I use one of the ideas, I will dedicate the story to the one who came up with it!! Please help me out a little here!! Thankyou all for your time. Now, back to the story.........*
... Aragorn reached the edge of the lake. Legolas and Boromir continued through the trees until they were standing one on either side of the ranger, but still remained hidden in the thick foliage. Gimli followed Aragorn from behind, and walked very quietly, being careful not to let Aragorn hear or see him. When Aragorn leaned down to fill the pitcher with water, Boromir signalled the others and they all sprang from their positions. They grabbed Aragorn and shoved him into the lake before the unfortunate man had time to react.
"Uh, Legolas? Can Lord Aragorn swim?" Boromir asked as Aragorn's head went underwater.
"I only assume he can," the Elf answered, unconcerned.
Gimli laughed. Aragorn's head broke the surface of the lake and he breathed hard. Then he paddled back to the edge, cursing. He climbed up the bank and stood before them, dripping with water and looking substantially cleaner than he had five minutes ago.
Gimli looked at Boromir, who looked at Legolas.
"Now might be a good time to run," Boromir advised. They all looked at Aragorn one last time, noticing that he was missing a boot, before running back to camp.
And so Aragorn was left alone at the water's edge, dripping wet, and smelling slightly better, with a pitcher full of water and only one boot. He trudged back to camp. The one boot he had left was full of water and made a squelching sound with every step he took.
"I will get you back," he growled. "I will get revenge!"
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Will be updated shortly. Please review.
Okies... question answering time!
Tiny Tim: Glad you like the story, and sorry if I'm being too clean for you. That's just the way I write. I may do something gory and less clean later, so keep an eye out. And I do not know how I get so many reviews. I think it may have a lot to do with what you call your fic. The title makes people want to read it more. Or something...
Mr Padfoot1: Well, Aragorn has obviously gotten his bath. And he isn't really power hungry, just stupid... I like poking fun at some of the characters(namely Aragorn and Frodo, don't ask why). As for you asking questions, I do not know why you are, but I have answered them for you now! :D
4-eyes: It seems that Gandalf has saned down, although you never know when he'll lose it again... hehehe!!
There you go. Questions answered. Keep reading and don't forget to review!!!