Sorry it took so long for this chapter to be up! I had some writer's block. lol. : D
Voldie on Varsity Track: I don't like Litmus Tests and things like them because all fictional characters are different, and you can't define them as a 'Mary Sue' just from one test. I can think of plenty of famous book characters who would fail that test of yours, hands down. Thank you for your input, though.
Amber Chase: Thanks: ) Don't worry, I will be continuing with this story, it's just that I haven't had a lot of time to work on it these past few weeks. (A.K.A. I've been on vacation in WVA)
THECheeseTurkey: 1. I have not read the books, but I probably will when I am older. (I'm only 13, so I think they would be too hard for me). 2. This will not be a rushed romance. Trust me on this one. 3. She's not going to take anyone's place, and is not going to be better than Aragorn or Legolas at archery or swordfighting. I don't know where you got that idea, because I never said anything like it. And I have mentioned a lot about her personality. 4. I'm changing the plot only a little bit, so I can fit Olivia into the story. 5. No Middle Earth character said or will say anything like that in my story. Maybe you are confusing "Who Am I?" with another story, because a lot of the stuff you have in your review makes no sense to my story. Thank you for your review, anyway. : )
chocolateriku: lol. I know! Even though I eat beef, but still. Thanks for reviewing again, and I hope you read this chapter!
Seriously Wrong: Maybe you should try to tell me what you think I could improve, like Voldie on Varsity Track and THECheeseTurkey have. Just saying that it looks like a Mary Sue and not telling me why makes me think that you are just saying that with no real reason or purpose.
Kermit: I know you aren't flaming. : ) But I disagree with most of what you wrote. You can't really tell if a story is 'good' or not from the first two chapters. Wait until chapter 7 or so before telling me that Olivia's a Mary Sue. One more thing: Since when is "no worries" modern slang? I know really old people who've said that.
Jay Greenleaf Elf: Thank you for reviewing my story.1. This will not be a Mary Sue. Read it and you will see. 2. My name is Nina, not Olivia. I have absolutely no idea where you got the idea that I am Olivia. I have never been to Middle-earth, even though I plan to go someday. I do not think I am better than everybody else, and neither does my character. And you say that I should write something that everybody will like. Whatever happened to freedom of speech? Suddenly I have to write something that everyone's going to approve of, or I'll be chased of Just because YOU don't like my plot line doesn't mean that no one else does. And even if everybody DID hate my story, I wouldn't have to change it. I do not follow the crowd, and I totally disagree with your opinion that I should.
The ride was wonderful. Olivia could scarcely believe that she was in Middle Earth! The only bad thing (though she would never admit it out loud) was that she wished she were riding in front of Legolas rather than Aragorn. She had always had a little bit of a crush on him. But at least from where she was, she could see him riding on the horse next to her, with Gimli behind him. His long blond hair flew out behind him, and his slim frame was silhouetted against the Rohan landscape.
"This has to be a dream." She breathed.
Behind her, Aragorn laughed. "This is no dream, My Lady. Look up ahead." He pointed, and she gasped. She hadn't noticed, but they were quickly approaching a big city that towered above the rest of the flat landscape.
"Edoras." She breathed.
Aragorn frowned. "How did you know that?"
"Um. . .lucky guess, I guess." Was her response.
As they approached the city, Olivia could see that it didn't seem to be such a happy place. A flag ripped off of one of the turrets and fluttered down near them. Hausefel nickered, sidestepping a little. Without thinking, Olivia put her hand on his neck.
"Shhh, it's alright. . ." she soothed him, and he immediately calmed right down.
"Well, you're just full of surprises!" Aragorn laughed. "You must spend a lot of time around horses!"
"Not really." Olivia wrinkled her nose. Hanging around a dirty barn mucking out stalls wasn't exactly her idea of a fun time. But somehow, she didn't seem to mind getting dirty as much here. She only just realized that her mini-skirt had some dirt smudges, and her white shirt was tinted green with grass stains. At home, she would have completely freaked, but in Middle Earth, she didn't really care.
Aragorn looked surprised. "Well then, I guess you must have a natural gift!"
"I guess so." Olivia looked up to see that they were right at the gates of the city. Aragorn dismounted, and helped her down. Beside them, Legolas and Gimli were getting off as well.
"I'll take the horses to the stable." Aragorn said. "You three can go see King Theoden."
"All right." said Gimli, heading in the direction of the Golden Hall. Legolas followed with Olivia beside him.
"Who is Orlando?" asked Legolas suddenly.
"What?" Olivia asked, confused.
"Orlando." He said, pointing to your shirt. "Who is he?"
"Oh. . ." Olivia blushed a deep red. If she had known she was going to be landing in Middle Earth, she would never have worn that shirt. "Just. . .nobody." She ran ahead to catch up with Gimli, her cheeks hot.
"Oh my God, that was soooo embarrassing!" she muttered.
"What was, My Lady?" asked Gimli.
She didn't feel like explaining the whole thing over again, so she just shook her head. "Nothing."
They reached the Golden Hall and Aragorn was already there. "Come." He said. "Theoden is inside."
The foursome walked up to the building, where they had to give up their weapons. Olivia noticed Legolas slipping his bow beneath his shirt before entering, so the guards wouldn't notice, but she didn't say anything. Aragorn relinquished his sword, Gimli gave up his axe, and they entered.
The Hall had a tall ceiling, and statues of former kings decorated the sides. The foursome walked slowly down the hallway. At the end of the hall sat an old man on a throne and a man with black greasy hair standing next to him.
Ewww, I forgot how ugly Theoden was when he was old. Thought Olivia, looking disgusted. And snake-guy Grima looks as bad as ever. I can't wait 'till Gandalf comes and. . .wait a second! She looked up in horror. She had just realized that Gandalf was missing! Where is he? He's supposed to be here and make Saruman leave Theoden's body, like the priest does to the little girl in The Exorcist! Olivia started to panic. She had never been in the same room with an evil lord before, and she had no idea what to do. If Gandalf wasn't going to be able to save them, who would?
Suddenly, Legolas unsheathed his bow and pointed it at Theoden. "Leave now, or you die!"
Saruman in Theoden began to laugh. "I think not, elf prince. If you shoot me, Theoden dies as well."
"No he won't, and you know it." Legolas said fiercely. "If I shoot him right in the heart, you have to leave him, and no harm will come to the king."
Theoden's face took on a nervous expression. "No, wait. . ." But it was too late. Legolas took aim, and fired. The arrow pierced the king's heart, and Saruman was sent spinning across the room.
Aragorn grinned broadly. "Well done, Legolas. Your aim is as true as ever." Olivia was speechless. Oh my God, that was amazing! She could not stop herself from grinning.
"Long live Theoden King!" Everyone said.
A/N: Review! ; ) Next chapter soon. . .
