Ch.6 Just Walking, Talking, and Second Breakfast

The next day found the four Hobbits, Bill the pony, Strider, and Hiryuu (dressed as a Ranger – to hide her femininity), walking up the steep hill just outside of Bree. Strider was leading the Hobbits, while Hiryuu was making sure they didn't lag behind.

"Where are you taking us?" Asked Frodo.

"Into the Wild." Was the only response he got from the Ranger.

"How do we know this Strider is a friend of Gandalf?" Asked Pippin, getting a little bit suspicious.

"We have no choice but to trust him, Pippin. Besides, he's a friend of Hiryuu's, and I think we can trust her, at the very least." Said Frodo

"But where is he leading us?" Asked Sam, leading Bill.

"To Rivendell, Master Gamgee. To the house of Elrond."

"Did you here that?! Rivendell! We're Going to see the Elves!" Said Sam, sounding very excited at the prospect of seeing Elves up close.

"I can't wait to get there!" Said Hiryuu speaking for the first time that day.

"Have you ever been there, Miss. Hiryuu?" Asked Sam.

"Of course! I grew up there! I can't wait to sleep in a real bed though. That Inn bed was comfortable enough I guess, at least it's better than the ground at least!"

"How long will it take us to reach Rivendell?"

"It depends, but right now, our target is Weathertop, which is about half a week away from here. From there, we'll make our way to the Ford, which will take about two weeks, and then it's only a two-day walk to reach Rivendell. Of course, it all depends on the weather." (Just so you know, I have NO clue how long it took them, it only says so in the books, and I have read them in a LONG time.)

Strider looked up at the sky, and saw that it was nearing sunset. He turned to look at the Hobbits and Hiryuu.

"We'll camp here for tonight. Hobbits, you get the meal started. And remember what I told you about keeping your fires small, and put it out after your done! Hiryuu, can I please have a word with you?" He looked at the Hobbits. "In private."

Hiryuu looked up at him from where she had sat down.

"Sure." She got up and walked up to him. Together they walked out of ear-shot of the Hobbits, but not out of their eye-sight.

Frodo looked on in curiosity as the two had their discussion. Strider asked Hiryuu a question, to which she just nodded her head in response. She looked to the west then said something to him, his then flickered to where the Hobbits were cooking their food, then the went back to Hiryuu, it happened almost to fast for the average person to see, that Frodo thought he'd imagined it for a bit.

"Hey. Mr. Frodo, supper's ready." Said Sam, waving a plate of food in front of his nose. As soon as he saw the food in front of his face. He made a grab for it, since he was very hungry, because he hadn't gotten his usual six-meals for the past few weeks. What with Strider and Hiryuu letting them only have a, SMALL, cold meal to break their fast (very old-fashioned name for breakfast, for those of you wondering) and an even SMALLER supper, which, thankfully, was usually warm. But, unfortunately, either Strider or Hiryuu, would stomp out the flames and then precede to make sure that whatever traces of the fire they did have going would disappear completely.

It wasn't the lack of fire, though, that made the Hobbits a bit unhappy. No, it was the lack of FOOD. But they had long since given up asking to stop a their usual mealtimes, especially since they didn't want a repeat of the first time.

Flash back

They had been walking for about two days now. And Strider was leading them as usual, but sometime the night before, Hiryuu had left their camp in the dead of night. Strider had said the next morning that she had gone to make sure that they weren't being followed by anyone.

So at about 9:30, HST (Hobbit Stomach Time), their stomachs said that it was time for . And Hobbits, being the easy-going fellows that they are. Just stopped and started preparing their food. Strider, sensing that the Hobbits had stopped, turned and faced the Hobbits.

"Gentlemen, we do not stop until nightfall." Said Strider.

"What about breakfast." Said Pippin.

"You've already had it."

"We've had one yes. What about second breakfast?"

At this Strider just shock his head and continued walked, he knew for a fact that the Hobbits would follow him, since only he could ever lead them out.

"Don't think he knows about second breakfast, Pip." Said an unhappy Merry, putting away his cooking things.

"What about elevenses? Luncheon? Afternoon tea? Dinner?

At this Strider just shock his head and continued walked, he knew for a fact that the Hobbits would follow him, since only he could ever lead them out.

"Don't think he knows about second breakfast, Pip." Said an unhappy Merry, putting away his cooking things.

"What about elevenses? Luncheon? Afternoon tea? Dinner? Supper? He knows about them, doesn't he?" Said a now worried Pippin (sure only he would be more worried about food than those Black Riders behind him).

"I wouldn't count on it." Said Merry, and he looked up just in time to see an apple flying at his head, he quickly caught it before it hit him. He looked at it, then handed it to Pippin, before taking off after Strider, but Pippin, unfortunately, wasn't fast enough to catch the next one, which hit him square in the head.

"Oh Pippin. Only you would be more concerned with food, than about what could be following us." Said a familiar voice. Pippin looked up and saw that it was Hiryuu, who was currently eating an apple. She smiled at the Hobbits, then turned to follow Strider.

Frodo and Sam just laughed a bit at their friends antics.

End Flashback

Frodo chuckled a bit at the memory, it was one of many happy memories that he had of his fellow Hobbits and Hiryuu. This little trip to Rivendell was wearing away at their usually cheerful spirits. But, somehow, Hiryuu was always getting them to laugh, whether it asking questions about what their life in Hobbiton was like at night. Which would usually get them all started on funny stories, or by asking if they had any jokes to tell (which they did), that usually made them all end up going to bed with a smile on their faces, even Strider. Speaking of Strider, Frodo looked around and saw that said Ranger was quietly eating his food. But Hiryuu, was now where to be seen, the only evidence that proved she was ever there, was her empty plate.

"Strider, where's Hiryuu?" Asked Frodo.

Sam, wondering what his master was talking about, looked around and saw that, indeed, Hiryuu was nowhere to be seen

"She went to scout ahead Frodo. Don't worry, she'll be back before dawn." Said Strider, seeing the worried looks on all of the Hobbits faces. Just then, there was a loud screeching sound. The sound that only a Nazgul would make. Which was quickly followed by a fierce roar.

Fin of Ch.6

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Me: Finally done! Sorry it took so long to type this, it's cause I had a hard time writing this chapter, I hope you like it. By the way. The Contest is closed. The winner is Crecy! Congrats on your win. Your prize is as follows: A whole chapter dedicated to you (this one), and your very one OC in my story, along with one that I forgot to mention, your OC gets a place of honour in the AN! Along with Hiryuu, Elladan, Elrohir, and Myself!

Crecy: Yeah!

Me: Welcome to the office!

Elladan: You call this an Office?

Elrohir: I call it a broom closet.

Me: ...Excuse me?

Hiryuu: You have to admit, it IS very small. Just look around

Me: -Looks around and sees that the room is very crowded, it being 5 feet by 5 feet- I guess your right...It's not my fault though, my parents would only let me have this small room in our house, at least she let us have a mini fridge in here. –Goes and takes out a small can of Pepsi-

Crecy: Why is everything so small –points at the mini desk, mini chair, mini window, etc-

Elladan: Budget

Crecy: Ah. Of course.

Everyone: See you nest chapter!