The Really Big Fellow ship of the Ring
Ob1MegOb1

Ob1MegOb1: Well four reviews have come in so far and looks like Aragorn, Remus, and Gimli are in the lead so far.

Jack: What? You mean I have not even gotten a vote yet?

Everybody glares

Jack: I mean.......Yeah! I havn't gotten any votes yet!

(1 vote later)

Ob1MegOb1: Well looks like Will and Legolas have joined the other three for the first place spot.

Frodo: Wait if there was only one review then how can two more people be nominated.

Ob1MegOb1: She couldn't make up her mind on who she wanted.

All except the leaders: Thats not fair.

(A few days later)

Ob1MegOb1: Okay this is getting rediculous. No new reviews are coming in and we have five people in first people. I'm going to write the next chapter and extend this poll longer until there is a definite winner.

All: But, but, but

Ob1MegOb1: No buts I'm continuing on with the next chapter now.

Everybody frowns.

Chapter 5

Frodo's heart was racing. He gripped Sting in his hand, the blue blade glowing in the darkness of the tomb. He looked at each person that was standing there with him gripping their weapons in fear of what may come through those doors. Harry looked the most scared among them. He gripped a small sword in one hand and what looked like his wand in the other.

The banging on the door was increasing and the orcs that lay on the other side were beginning to break through. Frodo watched as a small hole was made in the door and he saw Jasmine and Legolas skillfully shoot two arrows through that small hole.

Then suddenly they burst through the doors in a wave and everybody rushed forward to meet them. Frodo wasn't even sure what he was doing. It seemed like he wasn't even controlling Sting. It felt like it was controlling him and causing to stab all these orcs to their death.

Frodo watched as young Harry was knocked to the ground and and orc stood over him ready to kill. Frodo rushed forward stabbed him all the way through. Harry smiled up at him gratefully and quickly got to his feet. But his smile disappeared quickly a roar filled the tomb. They all looked up terrified as the cave troll crashed through the entryway. The leash that held the beast dragging behind him. Legolas quickly notched two arrows to his bow and fired on the beast but the arrows seemed to have no effect on the humongous creature.

Frodo lost sight of Harry as Merry and Pippin helped direct him through the crowd and into a sheltered spot. He watched them with their swords at the ready and the grim but terrified looks on their faces did not remind him at all of the young joyful Hobbits he had known. He watched everybody battle on as the orcs steadily decreased in number, but the troll was still a problem.

He watched terrified as Sam was almost trampled by the troll but Aragorn and Boromir had grabbed hold of the leash that dragged behind it and pulled it away from Sam, and allowed him to escape.

Frodo sighed gripping his shirt where the ring lay. Whenever it was in the prescence of evil it seemed to become even more of a burden then before. And it was in situations like these that he was most tempted to place the ring upon his finger.

His thoughts were interrupted though as the cave stormed over in the direction of where they stood hidden. It brought down its enormous club into the ground and Frodo was split up from Merry and Pippin. Frodo quickly hid behind a pillar as the cave troll continued to search for him.

Harry looked up to see his friend being attacked by the troll. he yelled but the spell seemed to bounce off the troll and instead of being intent on Frodo he was now intent on destroying him. I guess troll are resistant to spells here. Great.

He only stared up at the troll in horror but suddenly the troll threw his head back and Harry was surprised to see Merry and Pippin on the back of the trolls head. Merry was thrown immediately from the troll but Pippin was able to hang on.

Everybody jumped though as a bang filled the air and they all saw Frodo slump against the wall at the hands of two men. One was short and stocky and grungy looking. While the other looked grungy as well but tall and skinny. And without even thinking Jasmine and Aragorn charged forward and pinned them against the wall. While Pippin managed to throw the troll's head back and give Legolas the perfect opportunity to shoot the troll through the neck. And everybody backed away as the troll fell dead on the floor.

Meanwhile Sam rushed over to Frodo to find him unconscious on the floor. Mr. Frodo! he said shaking him. He hadn't even noticed the dark gunshout mark on the hobbits chest. And yet the hobbit slowly woke up and carefully got up. He's alright, he called over to the others.

Thats impossible, Will murmured, How could you have survived being shot in the chest?

Thats what we would like to know, the short stocky pirate retorted. Then Frodo revealed the beautiful mithril shirt that he wore underneath his shirt.

Mithril. You are full of surprises Master Baggins, Gimli said. Everybody sighed with relief. Bless Mr. Bilbo! Sam said while examining the shirt.

Jasmine proceeded though to glare at the pirate and held her dagger to his throat, Who are you working for? And please don't lie.

They work for Barbossa, Jack said in the background.

You know them? Aragorn said.

Yes. Their names are Pintel and Ragetti, and they work for my greatest enemy.

How the bloody hell are ye still alive, Pintel retorted, Ye should be dead.

Everybody stared at Jack confused. If they were confused about who he was now they were even more confused now.

Well when you left me on that little spit of island ye fergot one very important thing. I'm captain Jack Sparrow.

There was suddenly a click and Jasmine's heart stopped as something was held to her head.

Well we won't be making that mistake again, another pirate said coming out of the shadows. He held the look of the devil on his face and his eyes were filled with evil. Now miss if ye will release them I promise you won't end up like yer friend over there, he said pointing to Frodo.

But he didn't die, Jasmine said strongly.

Yes but you don't have any shiny armor on your head so I suggest you let them go.

Slowly Jasmine released Pintel from her grip and Aragorn proceeded to release Ragetti.

Then Barbossa dropped the gun from her head but in one swift moment pulled out his sword and stabbed her in the shoulder. Jasmine stared in shock at the stab wound in her shoulder and then she slumped to the ground as Aragorn caught her. Legolas gave a cry and ran over to his sister.

Didn't you know its bad luck to have women on a quest, Barbossa said grinning.

You bastard! Jack said rushing forward, Ye know your quarrel is with me!

Yes but that quarrel ain't happenin yet, he said backing away, Our paths will cross again. And that time there will be no miraculous return for Captain Jack Sparrow.

Jack tried to lunge toward him but Legolas and Will held him back, He's not worth it. As you always tell me. We must wait for the opportune moment.

But Jack didn't seem moved by his words. But by then Barbossa, Pintel, and Ragetti had disappeared into the shadows. And then the boom boom of the drums could be heard again.

Gandalf began but Jasmine stood up with the help of Legolas.

Don't worry I'm fine.

Alright then let us make for the bridge of Khazad-Dun.

Jasmine's heart was racing and her shoulder was throbbing. She knew she had said she was fine for right now but she didn't know about later. She had to get occasional help from Legolas but she could basically run on her own. She tried to keep close to Harry who still seemed shaken by everything that had happened in this place. But that seemed pointeless right now as orcs were pouring out of the ceiliing and walls. And even though every single one of the fellowship was capable of fighting they were still greatly outnumbered.

Finally they were forced to a stop as orcs completely surrounded them. But just as the orcs were finally going to attack there came a loud rumble and a light appeared at the far side of the room. Jasmine saw the orcs suddenly retreat as in fear. While everybody around quietly sighed with relief, Jasmine and some of the others didn't let relief flow through them yet. What could be so great and terrible to scare these orcs away?

What is this new devilry? Boromir asked Gandalf.

Who cares if this is devilry or not. This devilry just saved our lives, Jack said smiling.

I think it just inadvertantly saved our lives, Harry said speaking for the first time since the battle began.

The look on Gandalf's face confirmed what Harry said was true, This devilry is more dangerous than the thousands of foes that had surrounded us minutes ago. For this enemy is a Balrog. A demon of the shadow world.

Jasmine's heart raced. A Balrog? Of all things to run into. There was no way to defeat this enemy with any craft that they possessed except for maybe Gandalf.

This foe is beyond any of you, Gandalf said softly. Then he yelled, and they retreated into the darkness.

As the came to the path that led to the bridge Jack and Boromir almost fell into the impending darkness below the bridge. But Will and Legolas just managed to pull them back in time before they fell.

Gandalf held Aragorn back as the others retreated towards the bridge, Lead them on Aragorn, he said commandingly. Aragorn stared at him confused unsure of what to do.

Do as your told! Swords are of no more use here!

As the fellowship clamebered down the long staircase they came to a sudden halt as apart of the bridge had been broken away. Legolas and Jasmine were the first to leap over the gap. Then they both beckoned to Gandalf to jump next in which he did. And Merry and Pippin were preparing to jump when arrows skidded at their feet. Legolas in less then a second turned around, notched an arrow and killed the orc several feet above. And then notched yet another arow and fired once again. Boromir quickly grabbed Merry and Pippin and jumped across just as more of the bridge broke away.

Aragorn muttered quickly grabbing him and hurling him across the other side. Then Will and Jack quickly grabbed Gimli and Harry and jumped across as more of the bridge broke away. Aragorn and Frodo just managed to avoid falling as the bridge broke away under them. But as they got up they realized that it was now to far to jump the distance. And their fears increased as a giant chunk of rock came down and smashed on the other side of the bridge causing it to teeter dangerously. Frodo and Aragorn quickly balanced their weight. Lean back, Aragorn directed and the block of stone straightened up. Lean forward now, Aragorn directed once again and then they slid into the grateful arms of their comrades. Then quickly ran down the rest of the way and finally came to the bridge.

Quickly across the bridge. Fly! Gandalf commanded as the Balrog formed. Harry had never seen anything so terrifying in his life. And he had seen many terrifying things in his life. He had encountered a Basilisk, the dementors, and even Lord Voldemort himself but even those things were not as scary as this. The Balrog would have been described as the devil on earth. He was completely shrouded in darkness and flame and now he knew why Gandalf had despaired at the sight of it.

Quickly everyone made it across the bridge except for Gandalf who turned around half away. You shall not pass! he commanded his voice echoing in the deep.

Frodo screamed out to him but Gandalf stood out on that bridge.

And then Gandalf brought down his staff and bridge crumbled underneath the Balrog and it disappeared into the darkness. But it managed to use its whip and grab ahold of Gandalf and pull him down so that he was holding on by his fingertips. Frodo began to run out and help his friend but Boromir rushed forward and held him back.

Harry was suddenly reminded of when Sirius had almost been taken away from him. He had been falling. Harry ran out to get him. Remus was holding him back. They fell into darkness and then....... they came here.

Frodo continuously screamed for him but Gandalf only looked at them and said, Fly you fools, And then he disappeared into the darkness. And then Gandalf the Grey was no more.

TBC
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All staring in stunned silence

Ob1MegOb1: Wow they are actually quiet and not being bothersome so I'm going to make this quick. I did extend the poll longer so keep giving your votes. Since this is taking so long I decided that the first character to reach three votes will win. So keep reading and reviewing and voting. And just as a warning it may be taking me longer to write my chapters because I start school tomorrow. So if it takes me awhile to get my chapters written just be patient and I'll try to get them finished as quickly as possible. So keep reading an reviewing!

Everybody else still in stunned silence.