Pirate Gold
By Romania Black and Auzzie K
Hello hello! Chapter Nine is up! Just to bring you up to speed, Danny and Brandy are reunited, Audyaveil doesn't trust Danny, and Vardahir is back with us! Yay! Legolas and Farleil took Berethor, Vardahir's fiance, back to be healed by King Elassar, while Eldarion stayed behind with the group! Yay! Anyway, thanks for all the support, guys! It's sooooo appreciated! Yours Truly,
Auzzie K and Romania Black
P.S. We own nothing of J.R.R. Tolkien! sobs
Back at the camp, Vardahir and Audyaveil sat watching the fire that Eldarion had started for them. It's flames grew up to the sky sending little ashes like lights into the air. Audyaveil turned and added more wood. Vardahir sat leaned against a tree, she listened for any sign of Danny and Brandy. Eldarion was sharpening his sword against a rock.
"So...Audy," Vardahir paused. "How have you faired?" Audy turned and looked at her, a smile came across her face and she simply nodded. "I see." Vardahir said, scooting closer to the fire to keep warm.
"I'm doing well," she said minutes later. "Just worried is all," she finished. Vardahir turned her attention back to Audyaveil. A confused look came acoss her face. She knew what it was that worried the elf, but she felt it wasn't her place to talk about it. She sat down at the tree and slowly started to drift asleep.
Audyaveil turned back to the woods and stared. The two hadn't returned yet.
"Go to sleep, Audyaveil. They will return later," Eldarion's voice gave the elf a shock; he had been so quiet that evening. "I'm sure they have much to catch up on." The sadness in his voice was detectable, but the elf said nothing about it. She sat on the ground, trusting Eldarion, and went to sleep.
The night grew dark and finally the stars began to fade. The sky lightned with a red light. Audyaveil awoke to find that Danny nor Brandy were back yet. "Vardahir, wake up! We need to go!" Vardahir awoke and gave Audyaveil a confused look. Eldarion awoke with a startled look.
"What?" He aksed groggily.
"We need to leave now!" By the time the words escaped her mouth a voice sounded from behind.
"Where?" The voice questioned as BrandyBuck walked out from behind a tree.
Danny followed close behind her. His hat was tipped in front of his face and he looked at no one. Audyaveil looked close at Danny, wondering why he had his face covered. She thought for a moment, but said nothing. Brandy took Danny's hand and lead him ahead of everyone. He slowly lifted his head showing his face. But when the hat cleared away, it wasn't Danny at all. It was a young looking man with a scar above his eye, and a muddy face. He gave the group a crooked grin. Fear flooded the rest of the group's faces. Audyaveil drew her bow,
"Explain this madness!" She cried out.
"Who are you?" Vardahir said walking up to him.
"He's Farrin," Danny said walking out from behind them. Audy turned, her face reddening as she glared at him. "Audy,you must trust me. This is the only way," Danny siad grimly, as he walked up to her, grabbing her bow. Audyaveil gave him a look of disbelief. The pirate Farrin stepped beside Danny.
"What do you mean, Danny?" She asked, backing away form him.
Farrin grabbed her arm and smiled. He was a tan man with long brown hair. He had a tatoo on his hand, with a "P" branded on his wrist. His eyes showed many signs of pain, sorrow, but also laughs. He took his pirate hat off and threw it back to Danny. Danny caught it and placed it back on his head with a smile.
"This is the only way," Danny repeated. "We have to go back and stop the pirates from reentering Minas Tirith.
"They wouldn't be that stupid," Audyaveil said loudly, then saw the smile break on Danny's face. "Well, maybe they would," She reconsidered, "But still how many could possibly be that dumb to try and storm--"
"How many 'dumb' ones did it take to kill Theodor?" Eldarion said out of nowhere. They turned to face him. He was sheathing his sword as he walked up to them.
The elf bowed her head in apology, "I am sorry, Prince, but--"
"How many did it take to capture me, Audyaveil?" Vardahir said suddenly as well. The startled elf looked at the two of them and then sighed a hopeless sigh.
"I suppose you and your," She paused and looked over Farrin, "friend," he smiled at her, "have a plan?"
Danny grinned, "Of course we do. In three days we will be meeting my crew and Farrin's," He motioned to the other pirate, "And we will go to Minas Tirith and if we happen to meet the pirates that slain Theodor on the way...well the better for us, the worse for them." Farrin gave Danny a crooked grin and laughed. Audyaveil stared at them.
"A surprise attack?" Eldarion said.
"More or less," BrandyBuck smiled.
"And how will you contact your crew, Danny?" Vardahir asked, cocking her head skeptically.
"Already have," Danny smiled again. "Last night Brandy and I did that. Farrin came to us this morning saying he'd received word and the crew was ready to set sail." He turned and looked directly at Audyaveil. "I know you don't trust us, but for once, can you? We're going to need your expertise on this mission home."
Audyaveil stared at him for a moment, saying nothing. Finally she opened her mouth slowly,
"If it is the wish of the group, then yes, I will."
Eldarion nodded to her, "It is."
Danny and the group smiled and Audyaveil joined in with them, for once.
How was it? Short but sweet, I would say. Thanks for all the support guys! Reviews and criticism is always welcome! Next chapter, battles break out and the fate of our group may be bad! See you next chapter!
Ciao!
Romania Black and Auzzie K!
