You may be wondering why Sam and Rosie aren't present. That's because I didn't have any good ideas for them. Please forgive me, Sam is a favorite character of mine. Forgive me for his absence.

Chapter 5- Night 2

The next morning, Mina showed up early. Frodo was sitting at his kitchen table, just staring.

"Frodo" she said in a tired voice. "It looks like you didn't get any sleep last night"

Frodo forced a weak smile. "I didn't. You sound like you didn't either."

"I didn't." She said, also smiling.

"Please sit" said Frodo, beckoning to the chair next to him.

Mina sat. "Marciella came to my hole last night. Luckily Kristina was with me and told her to go away. "

Frodo shook his head. "She came to me also. She wants to be let into the ceremony tomorrow. I told her no, that she didn't deserve to be in the presence of Merry. Not to mention the royalty"

Mina smiled widely at this. "Imagine her around king Elessar. She'd be sucha suck up"

"That she would." Nodded Frodo looking down.

"I worked on what im going to say tonight." said Mina putting a piece of paper forward. Its not much. But its my best times with my brother."

Frodo looked at her intently. "I'm sure its going to be great."

Mina looked him right back.

"So what are you going to say" asked Mina.

"I don't know exactly...It'll come, I hope. I'm not one for practiced speeches." confessed Frodo.

Mina nodded.

"Would you like something to drink" said Frodo, getting up.

"Oh, ok" Mina answered, yawning.

'You didn't have to come to so early" Frodo pointed out.

"I know, but I wanted company. And you're an early bird"

Frodo laughed lightly. "How did you know that?"

"Remember that sleep over we had? We were in our early tweens." said Mina. "We had stayed up till 1:00 in the morning, everyone else had fallen asleepo"

'I remember that!" Frodo said.

"Yes, well we finely fell asleep. I woke up 5 hours later and you were already awake, rolling up your blankets." Mina smiled.

"Yeah...good times man" Frodo said with a side smile.

Alexandra met King Aragorn the next morning. She had left her room to go talk to legolas, and The King was standing outside of his door.

"Miss Alexandra, finely a moment to meet you" said the King kindly.

"A pleasure, your majesty" said Alexandra, with a curtsey.

"Now, none of that for a friend of Legolas'" Aragorn said.

Alexndra stood straight.

"Legolas mentioned your beauty once or twice, but he did not do you justice"

"Thank you" said Alexandra politely. Legolas had spoken of the king in high honor.

"Legolas spoke of you with high respect" Alexandra added.

"He is a very good soldier, and friend. And he worrys about you." Aragorn added.

Why did he say that, thought Alexandra.

"See you later, my lord." she said bowing her head. Aragorn went back inside.

Alexandra poised her hand, as to knock on Legolas' door. But he opened it up before she could. So Alexandra stood there, her hand in the knocking position. Legolas wore an amused smiled, and crossed his arms.

"Morning" she said, recovering. He was shirtless. Her mouth dropped open.

He laughed again, while she stumbled with words. "I, uh, wanted to, uh talk to-to you. But I can see...thisisn'tagoodtimebye."

And Alexandra rushed out. She, a poised elleth, had just made a fool of herself in front of the Elf she loved. In her room, Eowyn asked her why she was so red.

"Oh, its nothing' said Alexandra blushing even more. Had she been that red in front of Legolas. She tried not to think about it.

When it came time for night 2, Eowyn stood with Alexandra. Legolas stood with Gimli. Alexandra felt she shouldn't have come. She didn't know why she did. She stung with embarrassment. She wouldn't be able to say anything about this dear hobbit, for she didn't know him. She would have to be content with listening intently.

"Mina is going to go first." said Frodo.

Mina shot him a look. Frodo nodded enouragingly.

"Ok..." Mina started nervously. "I'm Mina, Merry was my brother. I love him very much." She cleared her throat and looked at her paper. "Merry, my beloved brother. Do you remember the day I was really sick. I was only a toddler, and you made sure I had warm milk to drink. You made me laugh, but not to hard so I wouldn't hurt myself. Do you remember the day I fell out of the apple tree? You carried me all the way home. You always let me tag around with your friends. You introduced me to my best friends Kristina, Pippin, Sam, Rosie, and Frodo" she added with a rosy tint on her cheeks. Frodo noticed it and blushed himself. He hoped no-one saw it. Mina continued. "We spent countless summers in farmer maggots crops. You taught me how to swim. When you left for that adventure, I remember you promising me you'd be okay. You promised you'd be home soon. You left me for more than a year. When you returned from the adventure of the ring (as you loved to call it) you shared your stories. All of these exciting things you did made me forgive. Who knew you'd leave me so soon. Darn that stray wolf, who knows how it got into the shire. Who knows why it got you. But it did, and you left me. Left me and your friends for good. I miss you. You were such a brave hobbit. Maybe this was the way it was suppose to be. Maybe not. But nothing can change the way I loved you, brother."

Mina finished, with her voice cracking. She looked around at the stunned faces. Eowyn and Kristina were crying. Aragorn and Pippin had red faces. Frodo had small tears running down his cheeks. She felt his gaze upon her. She quickly sat down. Frodo recovered, as fast as possible.

"That was beautiful. Truly. Pippin would you like to come next?"

Pippin nodded and jumped up. "Mina that was really great. I wish mer coulda heard it." Pippin then cleared his throat. "Merry, my buddy, my pal. We have had so many good times. Me getting in trouble, and blaming you. You getting in trouble and blaming me. Soon enough we were known as partners in crime. When we left for Rivendell, you were my comfort. Together we grew stronger and learned to deal with pain. Then we were separated. Gandalf brought me to Gondor, and you stayed behind. I experienced life without my best friend. It was horrible, and I never wanted tot go through it again. Now I have to. But thanks for being they're when I rele needed you. I love you, man."

Pippin fought his tears and sat down. Everyone clapped politely. Gandalf mumbled to himself.

"I'll go now" said Kristina. "Its short. Merry, my good friend. Thank you for everything. You always had ways to cheer people up. You introduced me to the love of my life. Though you now have left us in the dust, I think it is all in Gods plan. I hope you ascend to heaven easily."

Everyone smiled at this. Short, sweet, and to the point. Gandalf stood up briskly.

"As a young hobbit, you were mischievous. But I always knew you had wits, and wondered why you hung out with Peregrein. You always kept him in line. After traveling with you for a while, I learned about what a brave and honorable hobbit you were. Thank you for your assistance. I only wish your presence on this earth was longer" Gandalf then bowed out.

Pippin was insulted with all the comments, but said nothing. He was used to Gandalf picking on him. Arwen went after, and said something very short in light elvish. Aragorn however, spoke in English.

"It was an honor, my friend. To fight beside you. Your bravery is taken in high standard. Thank you for everything. May the heavens accept you."

Then Legolas said something short and nice sounding in Elvish. Then went Gimli who basically said, gruffly. "You were brave laddy. And that is a big compliment."

Eowyn stepped up next.

"Merry." she sighed. "The first day I met you, I was taken back by your spirit. You truly wanted to fight. And so many people wanted to get out of fighting. But theyre you were, fighting for your right to fight for your friends. And we fought, we fought for our friends. And then, to add to it. You saved me from the witch king. Thanks, my friend." Eowyn said through her tears.

Finely it was Frodo's turn. "I don't have much to say. Other than you were always there. No matter what. I'm pretty sure you're the one who convinced Pippin to come with us. I'm so glad you came. You always had ways to make up laugh. "

Frodo's head nodded down.

"Thanks" he sad, so low that only the elves could here it.

Ere the night ended on a low note.

Hyperhobbitlver note-

sorry guys- this won't be updated for another week and a half. I'm going away. Keep with me!