Summary- Kaydin was just babysitting her little sister, like always, when people appear in her kitchen at five in the morning and tell her that her mother is being held hostage...in a different world? Post War, LegolasOC
DISCLAIMER: I DO not OWN ANY OF THE LOTR CHARACTERS. Oh, cry...Oh, sob...rub it in, just keep on rubbing it in!...Oh, what is a young girl to do?
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A/N- Thank you to all the lovely reviewers! OMG you certainly made my day...Ne-who- I thought that I should inform you that Maeci's personality and appearance is based on my niece, Macey. Who is a year and seven months old. Which is near the age of Maeci (in the story)So most of my babysitting moments will be in this story...lol- That was just an FYI Thought I'd tell you :-)
A/N- And another thing...I decided that instead of having just Legolas appear I am going to have two other guest appearances...you'll just have to find out...so the story line will change a bit :-)
Chapter Two- Rude Awakening
I woke to the sound of Maeci's crying coming from across the hall. I groaned and looked up at the digital clock that was on my bedside table. 5:10, too early. I squeezed my eyes shut tight to see if the cries would die out.
Silence took over for a single moment. Right when I was about to fall asleep once again, her high pitched wail filled the air once more. I groaned and slammed my fist into my pillow before sitting up. Eyes half open I stumbled out of the bed. As soon as my feet touched the cold ground I grumbled to myself. I rubbed my eyes and abruptly pushed my hair out of my face.
Her loud cry erupted from her room and I quickened my pace as I stepped out the door and into the hall. My feet freezing and my eyes, still not completely open, I stomped down the hall a little ways.
" I'm coming Fez." I reached her door and quietly opened it. Poking my head inside to see what was up. I stepped into the bedroom and flipping on the lights.
There she was, her 'Whinnie the Pooh' blanket beneath her head sufficing as a cushion from the hard wooden floor. She was just lying there screaming at the top of her lungs and cuddling her blankie. I pouted in pity and kneeled in front of her, just watching her for a moment. She sensed me immediately and sat bolt up straight and threw her hands in the air. I smiled and pulled her into my arms carefully.
She quieted instantly and relaxed her head on my shoulder, looking out around the room. I frowned and kissed the top of her head.
" Bad dream, love?" I whispered to her. I gently rubbed her back and cooed in her ear for a moment or two until I was positive that she had fallen back to sleep. I tried as prudently as I could to get to my feet with falling over onto Maeci.
Once the task was accomplished successfully I bounced from foot to foot while slowly turning around in a circle. Just in case she was still awake. The only obstacle in this situation is that now I am fully awake and quite positive that I will not be able to fall back to sleep easily. I took a deep breath and let it out slowly, but half way through I decided to yawn. Causing me to get the hiccups.
I rolled my eyes and walked out of Maeci's room and out to the living room intending to watch some TV. I almost tripped twice but caught myself right at the last minute. The living room floor was caked with Maeci's toys, making it difficult to maneuver my way towards the couch. I cringed as my foot caught the edge of one of the toys. I clasped my teeth together tightly from making any sort of noise.
Maeci looked up at me with drooping eyes and a tear stained face. She must not have been asleep, as I had assumed. I smiled at her and leaned my forehead against hers. She smiled a big, sweet smile and then once again relaxed her head on my shoulder. I smiled and put my cheek on the top of her head before carefully lowering myself onto the couch.
I leaned my head back on the cushions and closed my eyes with a content sigh. Peace and silence filled the land once more giving the house a kind of creepy feeling to it. Especially when it's dark...and empty. I opened my eyes and looked around wearily checking to see if anyone was there. Nope, no one. I rested my eyes once more and sat in the basking in the blissful silence.
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A loud crash sounded from the kitchen. My eyes popped open and I sat up straight straining my ears to hear what had caused the noise. Stillness filled the air once more and I blew it off as nothing. As I relaxed my muscles when something in my gut told me that I needed to confirm my assumption that nothing was there. I sat there in the dark contemplating what to do, wanting to just sit there in silence. My conscience would allow none of that. I tried hard to ignore the prompting in my stomach and just sat there idly.
A few minutes, and groans, later I gently placed Maeci on the couch and placed her blanket lazily over her. Stepping lightly, as to not step on any unwanted toys, I made my way towards the kitchen. Once I reached my destination I looked around for a moment in the dark. See! Nothing there. My mind scolded as I leaned over the kitchen counter and flicked on the lights and turned back around.
A scream filtered the air as the sight of three figures loomed in the middle of the kitchen floor. I could feel my heart pounding in my ears and all the blood draining from my face, as I stood frozen in front of the intruders. Through the fear, my mind suddenly thought back to Maeci who was out on the couch. My eyes widened and I looked around for any sort of weapon, a knife...anything.
It turns out that I was in the right environment, the kitchen. I hurriedly grabbed a knife from off the counter behind me and raced to stand between the four persons and the door to the living room. Raising the knife in the air and standing my ground I finally spoke to the imposters.
" You come any closer and I will kill you." I spat venomously. They all just looked at me with an eyebrow cocked. One of them, a woman with brown hair, stepped forward. I raised the knife higher and balanced my feet.
" We are not going to hurt you-"
" Then get out of my house!" I yelled my lip twitching in fear. She lifted her hands and put them up in what looked like an gesture of peace. Still weary of them breaking into my home, I stood strong and did not move.
" Who are you? What do you want?" my voice almost raised to a scream. Each one took a prompt step backwards. The man with the darker hair stepped forward.
" We assure you, we mean no harm. Now put down the weapon and let us enlighten you as to why we are here." His voice was soft and gentle, almost angelic. Fear still prominent I was hesitant to back down. My sister was in the next room and they do not look trustworthy.
" No, no, no!" A soft, tired voice sounded from behind me. I turned on my heel and looked down upon the sight of my younger sister standing there with her pointer finger shaking accusingly. Her hair was mussed and her eyes were drooping from lack of sleep. I stood before her and bore the knife at them again. The woman's eyes shone with realization as she looked from Maeci to me with a sweet smile on her face.
" Is she yours?" She asked gently nodding towards where Maeci was standing. A confused look adorned on her sweet face. I scrutinized the woman's face carefully, deciding how to respond.
" Might as well be. Our mother doesn't seem to care." My voice was full of contention and she heard it. Her smile faded and she bowed her head as if shamed. A look of knowing finally dawned on her companions' faces. I watched each one of them carefully, trying to discern what they were doing here. It's eminent that they are not going to do me harm, if they were they would have done so by now. I think.
Skillfully I picked Maeci up from the ground with one arm and rested her on my hip. She stared wide-eyed at them for a time before turning to me and began blabbering in gibberish. Me, still trying to reckon the strangers' intentions ignored her therefore she became upset.
"Yaydin!" She whined and smacked my shoulder with her hand. Not feeling it I kept eyeing the party carefully.
There were three of them, two boys and one girl. The woman who accompanied them was the most beautiful girl I had ever seen. Long brown thick hair that tumbled in chocolate waves down her back. I thought to myself with a laugh as I thought of the definition of a Mary-sue. Her eyes were a deep blue color that you could spot anywhere. Her face was flawless, not one single marring or zit. Disgusting. I thought bitterly to myself thinking of the zit on my chin. She wore a sky blue velvet dress that looked somewhat like a dress used for Halloween, but much more beautiful.
One of the two men, the one who spoke early, was scruffier looking than the other. With a graying beard and rugged facial features, long brown hair and bright blue eyes, he almost looked like a ruffian. His apparel seemed to match the description. It looked as if he had walked right out of the medieval ages. The one thing that struck me most was the silver and gold crown upon his head.
The second man was a complete opposite from the first. With a smooth and clean shaven face and soft, but handsome, facial features. He had long blond hair that reached a few inches past his shoulders. It was done up in some fancy half ponytail with two braids on the sides of his ears...which were pointed?
My mouth fell open in shock. Who in the name of MCR had pointed ears? I hoisted the knife into the air once more as it shook in my hand. My heart was beating wildly once again and I could feel my eyes bulging.
" Who are you?" I hadn't realized that my voice was faltering until after I had spoken. I clamped my mouth shut and continued to glare. Each of them looked one to the other.
" I am Arwen. This is my husband, Aragorn, and our good friend, Legolas." My eyebrows scrunched in confusion. What kind of names are those? I thought accusingly.
" If you planned on tricking me, you should have come up with some REAL names." I said with a snort.
" This is no hoax, and these are our real names." 'Argo' or something like that stated. I rolled my eyes and huffed.
" Who in the 20th century would name there kids 'Agorn' or whatever it was." I retaliated.
" Aragorn. We will get to that in a moment if you will kindly place the knife down and listen." I saw the honesty in his eyes and felt compelled to obey. I placed the knife down slowly on the marble counter and readjusted Maeci so that it was more comfortable waiting patiently for an explanation.
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