A/N: I am amazed at how many reviews you guys give me! Wow! And all this started with a mindless brain storm! Go figure!
songelf88 and G.H.S. the warg: Those are the three points that I have been striving for! I did it! Yeah!
StarryStarryNight: For some odd reason I thought you would like Babes, I was right!
jillian: I'm glad that you like the personalities, it's actually kinda tough to get them to be believable. Thanks for the encouragement.
Fraz: I got another mini essay! You rock! Anyway, I know the whole Aragorn and missing the finger thing probably shouldn't have worked out, but you know I had to. I guess I was shooting off of his honor towards women, I don't know, did I pull it off? Even though you think it may not be a good idea, I still think that I'm going to go with one long story. I think it would be easier for people to follow it instead of having to hunt down three different stories. I think I'll give it a shot like that, see what happens. Thanks for all of the critiques, they really help! Thanks for the congrats too, I know I can't believe it, 200!
Meethril: I hate to break it to ya, but I think I'm going to cut out the boats for Emily. Remember she said she didn't like them. But don't worry, I know what I'm doing! It's going to be good, even without the boats. By the way, don't you think the Babes thing is creepy too? That's just nuts.
SapphireRose: Man, I feel sorry for you. If 2K is anything like Babes then she really must be a mean horse. But oh well, there have to be perks to that. Thanks for the feedback.
coolgirlchic16: Yeah, I completely agree, you should have the computer in your room. Use that as your argument, I mean who can say no to logic?
The Lady Sorcha Of Sevenwaters: I'm glad you found it funny. I mean that's why I'm writing this after all! I will definitely try to work in the 'I hate you all' part. Just for you, so keep a look out for it!
LeopardDance: Thought I forgot about you huh? I didn't! Guess what? My computer stopped eating the chapters! But the bad part is it's now pissed off at me and I could get more done on a computer from thirty years ago. That's how slow it is all of a sudden. It's a damn conspiracy. But you know, I think it's afraid of you, that's why it stopped acting up. Hmm, just a thought!
Selene: Well, I'm glad that you got out alright. I was expecting feed back from a smoking puddle! Hold on to your butt! Emily and Babes are going to get into a lot of trouble...muhaha!
Crystal: I'm sorry there wasn't enough Haldir for you. But, I'll have you know that I wrote him in there just for you. At first I was just going to make up someone. So feel special! I'm really sorry, but I don't think there will be any boats and all. It's either Babes or the boats, and I have become rather emotionally attached to Babes. Thanks for the feedback!
Europa: Everyone is loving Babes! I must have seriously done something right for once! Thanks for the review!
Kiku: I don't think you have reviewed before, but that's okay. Just make sure you review from now on! I'm glad you love it.
Vana Everyoung: I love that theme song! Thank you so much for singing it! Keep on enjoying the story!
If I missed anyone you have my apologies, I can never remember everyone. Bain of my existence!
Just to set everyone straight once and for all, all of the talking going on inside these little buggers, "...", is what is actually being spoken aloud. But, when they are like this, '...', then it is inside Emily's head. More than likely it will be Babes, but if it is someone else, I will make sure to make note of it. Also, if there are no markings around the words, then it is just Emily's narration. Get it? Got it? Good.
On with the story!
*~*~*
I rolled out of bed the next morning and promptly crawled in again. Yes, it hurt and yes it was that time of month again. Damn it all...
I groaned and got to my feet again, clutching my abdomen.
"Just make it stop!"
Maydenia walked into the room and saw me doubled up with pain.
"Emily! Whatever is the problem?"
"Time of month, damn cramps. Midol!"
She started laughing at me then. Do you believe it! I mean I have heard that the Elves are considered to be cold and aloof, but my God! This was toeing the line to cruelty!
"Come, we shall get you something from the healers. It is their special remedy. A female has only to take it once every ten years and then they are guaranteed that the next ten years of their cycles are pain free."
"You have got to be kidding?"
"Nay, it is but the truth."
"They should market that stuff. Do you have any idea how much someone would pay for that? Hell, I'd give my right arm for some right now." I winced for emphasis.
"There is no need to give up a body part. We shall give you some for free, you are our guest after all."
"Well that is reassuring."
*~*~*
We twisted and turned through the paths until we saw the infirmary up ahead of us.
"Thank the Lord! Salvation awaits me!"
Just then, Aragorn and the hobbits came around one of the corners and spotted us.
"Emily, how are you this fine morn?"
"Let's just say that I have had much, much better. Owie!" Another especially sharp cramp hit me then.
"What ails you? I could be of service to you."
"Aragorn, as much as I love you, I highly doubt you can help me with my cramps."
"I have had many horrible cramps before. I know what it is like."
"Take my word for it on this one, no you don't."
"How can you be so sure?"
"Believe me, no man has ever had these kind before."
"Oh? Oh. Oh!"
"Yeah, there you go buddy."
The poor man was blushing seven shades of red and once again the hobbits were rolling around on the ground laughing. Aren't they predictable?
"Maydenia, come on! I need some Miracle Cramp-Away, pronto!"
I practically drug the Elf woman into the infirmary after me. I wanted relief and I wanted it now!
*~*~*
We were finally on our way!
"It's nice to get away finally isn't it?"
'Damn straight.'
Is it just me or am I rubbing off on that horse?
It had been three days since we left Lothlorien. I still couldn't believe it, I was on my own again!
'No. You are not. You still have me, and I am not leaving.'
I keep forgetting the damn horse can read my mind, the same way that I can read her's. It's so I don't look insane when I am talking to her around people. All this reading the poor defenseless girl's thoughts are really getting old.
Anyway, we set off shortly after I was given instant relief and we had been on the move ever since. Sadly enough, nothing even remotely interesting had happened. Nothing, notta, zippola.
'Do you hear that?'
"Huh?"
'Obviously not. I hear water.'
"I hate to break it to you, Babes, but we have been following a river since we left. I mean I know this is a recent development and all..."
See, we compliment each other nicely. Don't you agree?
'No you fool. I hear falling water. We are near the legendary falls. I do not know the name that you people give them.'
"What do you mean 'you people?' Isn't that used in a derogatory way? I'm taking offense to that."
'Stupid human.'
"Bitch."
*~*~*
As it turns out, Babes was right. It was an incredibly large falls. I couldn't believe it.
"All right, I get it. You were right and I was ignorant. Are you happy now?"
'Ecstatic.'
"So, I don't know on this one. What do you think? Should we stay and sleep here or do you think that we will find something better farther on? I'm leaving this call up to you."
'Oh goody. I think that it would be in our best interests to stay here. Besides, I see some especially tasty grass over there.'
She gestured with her head over to a clearer meadow area. I would have to agree, if I ate grass I would have to say that that looks pretty damn tasty.
"All right. Let's get this stuff off of you. I would hate to have to eat with this stuff on my back. It can't be light."
'I agree, it is not right. But, it is nothing that I can't handle. Thank you for removing it.'
I took off the saddle bags and the blanket that was resting under them. I didn't have to deal with a saddle though; Babes completely refused to be caught dead in one. Actually, when you got past the attitude, we were getting to be incredible friends. I had caught her a couple of times walking carefully over debris, as to not jostle me when she thought I was dozing. It was quite touching.
"Hang on. You aren't done yet. Let me rub you down with some water. You are all sweaty so you will attract flies that much more."
'I can take care of it myself.'
"I'm sure you could."
Even though she sounded against it, I still noticed her leaning into the blanket when I was rubbing down her back.
'Ahhh.'
She shook off the excess water and pranced around a few steps.
'That felt nice. Thank you again. I must eat now, I think my stomach is rebelling.'
Did you know that when a horse is hungry it's stomach will sound like a lion? I didn't either.
"Yeah I know, I'm damn near starving. I wonder if this lembas is any good."
'I can't answer that for you. If it helps any, I saw some Elves actually eating it, so it won't kill you.'
"You are so helpful you know that?"
'I've been told.'
*~*~*
Actually the lembas was really good. I mean Elven Wonder Bread!
After I had finally gotten done eating, I started up a fire. Nothing big, but you know, just enough to keep the creepy crawlies away.
"Think that's big enough?" I motioned to the fire.
'Considering it's big enough to burn down half of Middle-Earth in one night, I would have to say that it may be on the small side.'
"I'm sensing an outstanding amount of sarcasm directed at me right now."
'Do you really?'
"Yeah." I let off a yawn. "Okay, well that's enough for me. I'm hitting the hay. Are you going to stand up again? Or are you going to two-legger it?"
It was our now running joke. I always teased her about quadrapeding it, and she two-leggering it towards me. It was actually quite funny, I mean coming from a horse and all.
'I am not sure.'
"Well here, I have an idea."
'Oh goody.'
I grabbed the blanket that was on her earlier and spread it over her back.
"There, now if you don't want to stoop to my level tonight, you can at least stay somewhat warm without the fire."
'What about you?'
"Like I said, I have the fire. Besides if you decide to join me later on, I will just steal back my blanket."
I walked over to the fire and sprawled out on the ground.
" 'Night Babes."
'Good night Emily.'
Later that night I felt something lay down behind me. I leaned back and propped myself up on Babes's stomach.
"You know," I mumbled sleepily, "You make a pretty damn nice pillow."
'I resent that.'
"No you don't. Other wise I would be ass over tea kettle on the cold ground."
'Point taken.'
*~*~*
A/N: Well, wasn't that just heart warming? Babes and Emily are finally getting along!
I don't have much more to say, so please just leave me some reviews telling me what you think about it so far! The next installment won't be long in coming, I promise!
~A~
songelf88 and G.H.S. the warg: Those are the three points that I have been striving for! I did it! Yeah!
StarryStarryNight: For some odd reason I thought you would like Babes, I was right!
jillian: I'm glad that you like the personalities, it's actually kinda tough to get them to be believable. Thanks for the encouragement.
Fraz: I got another mini essay! You rock! Anyway, I know the whole Aragorn and missing the finger thing probably shouldn't have worked out, but you know I had to. I guess I was shooting off of his honor towards women, I don't know, did I pull it off? Even though you think it may not be a good idea, I still think that I'm going to go with one long story. I think it would be easier for people to follow it instead of having to hunt down three different stories. I think I'll give it a shot like that, see what happens. Thanks for all of the critiques, they really help! Thanks for the congrats too, I know I can't believe it, 200!
Meethril: I hate to break it to ya, but I think I'm going to cut out the boats for Emily. Remember she said she didn't like them. But don't worry, I know what I'm doing! It's going to be good, even without the boats. By the way, don't you think the Babes thing is creepy too? That's just nuts.
SapphireRose: Man, I feel sorry for you. If 2K is anything like Babes then she really must be a mean horse. But oh well, there have to be perks to that. Thanks for the feedback.
coolgirlchic16: Yeah, I completely agree, you should have the computer in your room. Use that as your argument, I mean who can say no to logic?
The Lady Sorcha Of Sevenwaters: I'm glad you found it funny. I mean that's why I'm writing this after all! I will definitely try to work in the 'I hate you all' part. Just for you, so keep a look out for it!
LeopardDance: Thought I forgot about you huh? I didn't! Guess what? My computer stopped eating the chapters! But the bad part is it's now pissed off at me and I could get more done on a computer from thirty years ago. That's how slow it is all of a sudden. It's a damn conspiracy. But you know, I think it's afraid of you, that's why it stopped acting up. Hmm, just a thought!
Selene: Well, I'm glad that you got out alright. I was expecting feed back from a smoking puddle! Hold on to your butt! Emily and Babes are going to get into a lot of trouble...muhaha!
Crystal: I'm sorry there wasn't enough Haldir for you. But, I'll have you know that I wrote him in there just for you. At first I was just going to make up someone. So feel special! I'm really sorry, but I don't think there will be any boats and all. It's either Babes or the boats, and I have become rather emotionally attached to Babes. Thanks for the feedback!
Europa: Everyone is loving Babes! I must have seriously done something right for once! Thanks for the review!
Kiku: I don't think you have reviewed before, but that's okay. Just make sure you review from now on! I'm glad you love it.
Vana Everyoung: I love that theme song! Thank you so much for singing it! Keep on enjoying the story!
If I missed anyone you have my apologies, I can never remember everyone. Bain of my existence!
Just to set everyone straight once and for all, all of the talking going on inside these little buggers, "...", is what is actually being spoken aloud. But, when they are like this, '...', then it is inside Emily's head. More than likely it will be Babes, but if it is someone else, I will make sure to make note of it. Also, if there are no markings around the words, then it is just Emily's narration. Get it? Got it? Good.
On with the story!
*~*~*
I rolled out of bed the next morning and promptly crawled in again. Yes, it hurt and yes it was that time of month again. Damn it all...
I groaned and got to my feet again, clutching my abdomen.
"Just make it stop!"
Maydenia walked into the room and saw me doubled up with pain.
"Emily! Whatever is the problem?"
"Time of month, damn cramps. Midol!"
She started laughing at me then. Do you believe it! I mean I have heard that the Elves are considered to be cold and aloof, but my God! This was toeing the line to cruelty!
"Come, we shall get you something from the healers. It is their special remedy. A female has only to take it once every ten years and then they are guaranteed that the next ten years of their cycles are pain free."
"You have got to be kidding?"
"Nay, it is but the truth."
"They should market that stuff. Do you have any idea how much someone would pay for that? Hell, I'd give my right arm for some right now." I winced for emphasis.
"There is no need to give up a body part. We shall give you some for free, you are our guest after all."
"Well that is reassuring."
*~*~*
We twisted and turned through the paths until we saw the infirmary up ahead of us.
"Thank the Lord! Salvation awaits me!"
Just then, Aragorn and the hobbits came around one of the corners and spotted us.
"Emily, how are you this fine morn?"
"Let's just say that I have had much, much better. Owie!" Another especially sharp cramp hit me then.
"What ails you? I could be of service to you."
"Aragorn, as much as I love you, I highly doubt you can help me with my cramps."
"I have had many horrible cramps before. I know what it is like."
"Take my word for it on this one, no you don't."
"How can you be so sure?"
"Believe me, no man has ever had these kind before."
"Oh? Oh. Oh!"
"Yeah, there you go buddy."
The poor man was blushing seven shades of red and once again the hobbits were rolling around on the ground laughing. Aren't they predictable?
"Maydenia, come on! I need some Miracle Cramp-Away, pronto!"
I practically drug the Elf woman into the infirmary after me. I wanted relief and I wanted it now!
*~*~*
We were finally on our way!
"It's nice to get away finally isn't it?"
'Damn straight.'
Is it just me or am I rubbing off on that horse?
It had been three days since we left Lothlorien. I still couldn't believe it, I was on my own again!
'No. You are not. You still have me, and I am not leaving.'
I keep forgetting the damn horse can read my mind, the same way that I can read her's. It's so I don't look insane when I am talking to her around people. All this reading the poor defenseless girl's thoughts are really getting old.
Anyway, we set off shortly after I was given instant relief and we had been on the move ever since. Sadly enough, nothing even remotely interesting had happened. Nothing, notta, zippola.
'Do you hear that?'
"Huh?"
'Obviously not. I hear water.'
"I hate to break it to you, Babes, but we have been following a river since we left. I mean I know this is a recent development and all..."
See, we compliment each other nicely. Don't you agree?
'No you fool. I hear falling water. We are near the legendary falls. I do not know the name that you people give them.'
"What do you mean 'you people?' Isn't that used in a derogatory way? I'm taking offense to that."
'Stupid human.'
"Bitch."
*~*~*
As it turns out, Babes was right. It was an incredibly large falls. I couldn't believe it.
"All right, I get it. You were right and I was ignorant. Are you happy now?"
'Ecstatic.'
"So, I don't know on this one. What do you think? Should we stay and sleep here or do you think that we will find something better farther on? I'm leaving this call up to you."
'Oh goody. I think that it would be in our best interests to stay here. Besides, I see some especially tasty grass over there.'
She gestured with her head over to a clearer meadow area. I would have to agree, if I ate grass I would have to say that that looks pretty damn tasty.
"All right. Let's get this stuff off of you. I would hate to have to eat with this stuff on my back. It can't be light."
'I agree, it is not right. But, it is nothing that I can't handle. Thank you for removing it.'
I took off the saddle bags and the blanket that was resting under them. I didn't have to deal with a saddle though; Babes completely refused to be caught dead in one. Actually, when you got past the attitude, we were getting to be incredible friends. I had caught her a couple of times walking carefully over debris, as to not jostle me when she thought I was dozing. It was quite touching.
"Hang on. You aren't done yet. Let me rub you down with some water. You are all sweaty so you will attract flies that much more."
'I can take care of it myself.'
"I'm sure you could."
Even though she sounded against it, I still noticed her leaning into the blanket when I was rubbing down her back.
'Ahhh.'
She shook off the excess water and pranced around a few steps.
'That felt nice. Thank you again. I must eat now, I think my stomach is rebelling.'
Did you know that when a horse is hungry it's stomach will sound like a lion? I didn't either.
"Yeah I know, I'm damn near starving. I wonder if this lembas is any good."
'I can't answer that for you. If it helps any, I saw some Elves actually eating it, so it won't kill you.'
"You are so helpful you know that?"
'I've been told.'
*~*~*
Actually the lembas was really good. I mean Elven Wonder Bread!
After I had finally gotten done eating, I started up a fire. Nothing big, but you know, just enough to keep the creepy crawlies away.
"Think that's big enough?" I motioned to the fire.
'Considering it's big enough to burn down half of Middle-Earth in one night, I would have to say that it may be on the small side.'
"I'm sensing an outstanding amount of sarcasm directed at me right now."
'Do you really?'
"Yeah." I let off a yawn. "Okay, well that's enough for me. I'm hitting the hay. Are you going to stand up again? Or are you going to two-legger it?"
It was our now running joke. I always teased her about quadrapeding it, and she two-leggering it towards me. It was actually quite funny, I mean coming from a horse and all.
'I am not sure.'
"Well here, I have an idea."
'Oh goody.'
I grabbed the blanket that was on her earlier and spread it over her back.
"There, now if you don't want to stoop to my level tonight, you can at least stay somewhat warm without the fire."
'What about you?'
"Like I said, I have the fire. Besides if you decide to join me later on, I will just steal back my blanket."
I walked over to the fire and sprawled out on the ground.
" 'Night Babes."
'Good night Emily.'
Later that night I felt something lay down behind me. I leaned back and propped myself up on Babes's stomach.
"You know," I mumbled sleepily, "You make a pretty damn nice pillow."
'I resent that.'
"No you don't. Other wise I would be ass over tea kettle on the cold ground."
'Point taken.'
*~*~*
A/N: Well, wasn't that just heart warming? Babes and Emily are finally getting along!
I don't have much more to say, so please just leave me some reviews telling me what you think about it so far! The next installment won't be long in coming, I promise!
~A~