A Hundred Random Drabbles

by LadyLindariel

COMPLETE (NOW COMPLETELY REVISED)This is my attempt to tackle the 100 Drabble Challenge given by NirCele. I will place warnings only if needed and they will contain most of the LotR characters and characters from the Silmarillion. Enjoy Rated K-T. If any of you are interested please PM me as NirCele has passed the torch to me while she is on hiatus.

31. Run and Run and Run

#23 Run and Run and Run

Gimli tried his hardest to keep up with Legolas and Aragorn as they pursued their enemies through the rocky plains. It had been three days now, and they were still no closer to catching up then when they started.

The Uruk-hai had taken captive two of their Hobbit friends Merry and Pippin, and to rescue them they had to run at a grueling pace. "Three days and nights we have been pursuing our enemy, and we have yet to catch up with them!" Gimli panted, feeling his chest burn with every breath he took.

Feeling his stamina falter with every step he took, Gimli was about to stop when he heard Legolas call out to him. "Come, Gimli we are gaining. Don't stop now!"

Gimli shook his head grunting to himself. "That is what you said yesterday and the day before, and we still haven't caught up with them."

He then forced himself to run even harder as he would not allow the Elf to see him fall behind. "I'd never hear the end of it if that were to happen," he grumbled.

So, Gimli, Legolas, and Aragorn were left with no choice but to run and run and run and hope to the Valar they could catch up with Merry and Pippin before they were too late.