A/N: In the immortal words of Will Smith: "Jean Claude Van Dam it!" Some freaking virus or spy ware or whatever deleted or stole the song that I listen to when I write! I SHALL FIND YOU AND YOU SHALL PAY FOR YOUR INCREDIBLY GOOD TASTE IN MUSIC! MY MOONLIGHT SONATA NOT YOURS! Ah well back to Simon and Garfunkel

To My Reviewers:

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Jade glided along the water for a few hours, we spotted nothing except an occasional bird or other wildlife. I knew to expect the orcs sometime soon. But as the hours wore on I began to wonder if they were coming. Soon day passed to sunset, sunset to dusk, finally night arrived. Aragorn signaled for us to fly low to the water. I relayed the message to Jade.

Jade slowly glided down near the water and the boats.

"We will camp here tonight," Aragorn said, pointing to a secluded cave near the shore.

I nodded and told Jade where to land.

Anna slept curled up in a corner of one of the boats, as did the hobbits.

I grinned, now that was just plain cute.

Jade smoothly landed on the shore, making almost no noise. Dang! You've only flown for what 24 hours total of your life, yet I feel like I'm on a jet! I complimented Jade. Before leaping off her back. Pains jolted through my legs, I yelped and cursed under my breath. I tried to walk but all I managed to do was collapse after five steps.

Jade shook her head; hold onto me, I'll walk you as far as the cave. I can't fit in there.

Thanks, I said gratefully.

Jade snorted, little wafts of smoke swirled out of her nostrils.

I managed to unsaddle Jade and set the saddle on her nose so she could carry it.

I feel like those over-sized dogs you use to carry things, Jade said disgustedly.

Well you're my over-sized dog, I said teasingly.

Jade glared at me, one flick of this tail and…

There are witnesses! I said laughingly.

You mean lunch, she said, grinning.

I made a face and grabbed the saddle off her nose and managed to get it to the corner of the cave.

I heard the boats beach, there smooth undersides grating against the sand. I stood up shakily and walked out to possibly get some supplies or carry Anna.

Aragorn and Boromir were pushing the boats up over the water's reach so the tide wouldn't carry them away. Legolas and Gimli were carrying various parcels into the cave.

Gimli acknowledged me gruffly, "Grab that white parcel beneath one of the seats and bring it in. Get the child too."

I nodded and grabbed the parcel and sleeping Anna. I tried to carry her all the way to the cave but my legs gave out. I found myself on my knees; luckily I hadn't dropped the package or Anna. I kicked myself, "You effing retard!" I muttered.

I felt a pair of strong arms lift me up; I turned to see Legolas. He took Anna from my hands, "Can you make it back to the cave?" He asked quietly.

I blushed, furious with myself for looking like such a fool in front of him. "Yes," I murmured.

"Good," he said than strode towards the cave.

I managed to hobble into the cave; by the time I was there Merry had a warm fire going. I took a few blankets from my pack and laid them out for Anna and I.

Once I had made one for Anna, Legolas- who had her in his lap gently placed her on the bed.

I smiled at him gratefully.

I turned to see everyone looking at his with interest. I blushed, "Is it alright if I check on Jade?" I asked.

Aragorn nodded, "You will also have the first watch, seeing as you have the advantage."

I groaned inwardly, I had looked forward to sleep, but I said nothing. I simply nodded then grabbed my sword and gun.

Sam pointed to the gun, "Begging your pardon, Miss Nicolette. But what is that?"

I grinned, "I would show you but it is quite loud. If we are to battle the orcs you will see what it can do."

Sam looked at it curiously but said nothing more.

I left the cave, the moon shined down, bathing the wood in it's ethereal glow. I sighed in delight, despite it's complications I kind of enjoyed being in Middle-Earth.

Jade was curled up not far away from the cave, her emerald scales sparkled and winked at me whenever she moved. Her eyes were closed and she was snoring, it had been a hard day for her.

I climbed on top of the cave, and attempted to stay awake during my watch. I counted the stars, tried to find constellations but the constellations were different in Middle-Earth so I made little progress. On my third hour of watch I thought I heard something. I froze and listened: there it was again! There was a rustle as if someone was walking through the fallen leaves. I closed my eyes and tried to locate where the sound was, it was behind me. I turned and saw a dark, hulking figure about 100 yards away. Uh-oh. I could make out the deformed features and a large, curved scimitar. Oh shit, it was an orc! I leapt down and ran into the cave, both Aragorn and Legolas leapt up, drawing daggers from beneath their covers. "What?" Aragorn asked.

"Orcs! I saw one, about one hundred yards behind us!" I panted.

Aragorn's eyes blazed, "Rouse the others, make sure Anna is hidden or on the dragon's back! Hurry!"

I quickly woke everyone up; I shook Anna, "rouse up, Anna Banana!" I whispered.

She rubbed her eyes, "What?" She asked drowsily.

I motioned for her to be quiet, I whispered in her ear, "Annie, there are bad guys outside, I'm going to carry you outside and you are going to get on Jade. She will take you above the battle. Okay?"

Anna's eyes went wide, she nodded, "Sissy?" She asked meekly.

"What?"

"Are you going to die?"

I felt a little twinge in my heart, "Of course not. I'm gonna kill some bad guys, then you can brag about me being a great, bid warrior!"

Anna smiled.

Jade; get your ass up! We got company! Be on alert, if any orcs fire or try to get close to us kill the nasty bastards! I'm going to bring Anna out, make sure she is safe and above the battle! I commanded.

I felt Jade grow angry; if they even try to touch you they will know the meaning of death! She cried.

I nodded grimly; I loaded my rifle and prepared to sneak out of the cave.

Legolas nudged me, "When I or Aragorn say 'now!' run and get on Jade. You can be of more assistance up in the sky. Blow this if you see more orcs," He handed me an ivory horn.

I nodded.

Aragorn motioned to Legolas, "I see the orcs. On the count of three we will attack."

Legolas and the rest readied themselves.

"One…"

I saw orcs in the woods.

"…Two…"

I cocked the gun.

"…Three!"

Aragorn, Boromir, Legolas and the rest rushed out, the orcs shrieked and began to let loose arrows and orcs rushed at them, colliding with the sound of clashing metal as their swords met and began their deadly tango.

I heard Jade roar. I heard the sound of her large tail swooshing and terrified screams of orcs at this new terror.

"Now, Nicolette! NOW!" Legolas yelled. An orc ran at him, he yelled angrily, "Tuinë!" He stabbed the orc in the heart.

I grabbed Anna and ran to Jade—who had just finished off three orcs. I motioned for Anna to get on; she quickly leaped on. Clinging to Jade for dear life.

An orc rushed at us, I aimed and fired my gun.

Black blood spurted from his wound; he gaped at me before falling face down on the ground. The gun had terrified several of the orcs. They fled through the forest, but Legolas quickly shot them down with his bow.

Anna looked at me, "Sissy get on!"

I leapt on; I saw an orc collide with Legolas. I gasped, I feared for all the members of the fellowship. Was it possible that my coming with them might alter the course? I prayed that each one would make it out alive.

I leapt onto Jade, urging her to rise.

She quickly rose in the air, then dove like a speeding bullet, grabbing orcs in her claws than flying high above the trees and dropping them.

I felt sick; the orcs screams rang in my ears. I was both exhilarated and horrified by the battle.

I saw Frodo fleeing from the battle, what was that shadow behind him? I paled; it must be Boromir. Uh-oh, this could not be good. But my attention was distracted when orcs began to shoot arrows at us.

When one pierced Jade's wing she cried out in rage. I felt her suck in a breath and with a mighty cry she dove to the orcs who were firing arrows at her.

The orcs were visibly shaken but stood their ground continuing to fire at her. Idiots.

Jade roared and fire came from her mouth.

I gaped, then I patted her, "You go girl!" I yelled.

I saw an orc approach Sam from behind. I took aim and fired; since I was at a close range (Thank the Valar!) it hit the orc. It shrieked, it was not dead but it had alerted Sam, he turned and hit the orc with a pan. It died instantly.

I smiled. It went like this for a half-hour.

Finally Jade said; I must land! The fire breathing has taken a toll on my strength. I cannot hold the both of you!

Fine, land! Just keep a watch on Anna! I have to find Boromir!

Jade nodded and landed, scorching anyone who came near.

I commanded Anna to stay with Jade. She nodded fearfully.

I leapt off Jade and ran into the forest, drawing Gûd, no use wasting all my bullets. I remember enough of my fencing lessons from my father when I was younger to defend myself. But damn it all I had no armor! So if an archer decided I was a good kill, I was defenseless.

I ran through the forest, killing any orcs who crossed my path.

I was near the ruins of several statues when I saw Boromir; he was fighting a large, hulking orc. With fluid grace he severed the orc's head. He looked up and saw me, he acknowledged me gruffly.

An orc rushed up to him from behind, he was just close enough to fire at.

I took aim, and fired at the evil beast.

It screamed as black blood spurted from his chest; it fell to the ground never to get up again.

Boromir gaped, but was quickly distracted by several new orcs.

Two orcs attacked me, I began to stab one with the sword and hit the other with the butt of my gun.

The one who had been struck yelled in anger and tried to leap on me, but I shot him down.

The other fled in fright.

Nicolette! Get over here! NOW! Jade yelled desperately. She gave me a mental image of where she was.

I ran as fast as I could to Jade. Dodging pissed off orcs while I occasionally glimpsed at one of the members of the fellowship in the midst of battle.

I finally reached the clearing. I saw about 10 orcs poking at Jade with spears and swords.

I yelled in anger and shot four down.

They all stared at me for a moment than began to rush at me, but Jade roasted them in their tracks.

I looked around, where was Anna?

The…orcs…took…Anna…I couldn't get past the orcs. Jade said, she groaned at a sore spot where one of the orcs had stabbed her.

In anger I threw my sword at a dead, twitching orc.

I sank to my knees, crying. This couldn't be happening! Orcs just kidnapped my baby sister! I prayed this was all a dream, and that I would wake up and I would be back in my own room back home.

Jade touched the top of my head, she showed me an image of Lady Galadriel saying to me: "Many find strength when all hope is lost."

Lady Galadriel was right. If I ever wanted to see Anna again, I would have to get up and fight for her!

I rose to my feet, sword in hand. "Are you strong enough to fly?" I asked Jade.

Jade nodded, for the little one.

I leapt onto Jade. Sticking my gun in its holder and sheathing my sword.

"Find Merry and Pippin!" I yelled. If I was right then Anna would be with the hobbits, the orcs probably mistook her for a hobbit.

Jade rose into the air with a roar. She shot a column of flame into the air and sped off.

As we flew over the trees I saw Aragorn kneeling over Boromir, Legolas and Gimli were a few yards away.

Legolas saw me; he motioned for me to land. Damn.

I may be pissed and determined but I wasn't about to desert them. I commanded Jade to land.

Jade grudgingly lowered herself to the ground.

I leapt off and Legolas approached me.

"Boromir is dead and Merry and Pippin have been kidnapped," Legolas said grimly. "Frodo and Sam have left. We want you to…Nicolette are you alright?" Legolas asked concernedly.

"They took Anna." I said, my voice deadly low.

Legolas' face darkened, he whispered something to Aragorn and Gimli.

Gimli growled and cursed every orc ever brought into existence; "I knew taking a child with us was the wrong decision!" He yelled.

"Peace, yelling about it will not fix the problem, master dwarf," Aragorn said.

Legolas nodded.

Gimli huffed, "So…what do we do now?"

"Find her sister and the two halflings," Aragorn said, pointing at me. "You will ride above us, you know what to do if you see any orcs."

I nodded. I would do anything to track down the bastards that took my sister.

××Legolas' POV××

When I first saw Nicolette something about her eyes worried me.

Before she seemed excited but ready to face what was thrown at her. Now…it was replaced with a ruthless determination, as if she didn't fear anything. Almost like she would rather die than fail. That was what worried me…