DISCLAIMER: I ran out of funny ways to say I don't own them.

Black Oleandor: Hey guys. I know I haven't been updating like a good author and I'm sorry for it (bad me). *cries* Anyway……. Here is another chapter to my SERIOUSLY messed-up story!!! MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. PS: I still need a better name for this story!!! ARRG YOU PEOPLE BETTER GET ME A GOOD ONE OR ELSE!!! MUHAHAHAHAHAHA.

I woke up to a couple of unpleasant things: cold, hard ground, an empty stomach, and a severe headache! I looked around for anyone and saw, much to my belief, all of my "friends". I looked around for Legolas and there he was! Sitting right next to me, in fact. He smiled at me and I fainted.

Arianna~ Now, you may think that I fainted because Legolas looked at me! HA! I laugh at you!!! No I fainted because my head hurt too much. (Owie) Anyway, back to da story!

TWO DAYS LATER:

I woke up riding a horse. 'Now, I bet a million dollars that Legolas is right behind me' I thought to myself and turned around. It was Legolas. (Dur.. How stupid are you people? I ALWAYS win my bets!) I smiled and he jumped back in surprise.

"Aragorn! Gimli! Haldir! She is awake!!" Legolas yelled loudly.



"Owww Legolas! That hurt… Do you have to yell so loud?" I croaked. I needed water soon or I was going to spontaneously combust. "Legolas can I have some water?" I asked quietly. He quickly retrieved a little pouch for me to drink out of. By that time, Aragorn, Gimli and Haldir were surrounding us staring at me. I drank until I was full and thanked Legolas.

"Where am I? Where is Basan? I want to go home…. I'm scared. Legolas help." I said as I fainted again. (Gosh, I faint too much!) I woke up later and we were in a camp that obviously was set up by Haldir and Legolas. (It was perfect, that's how I knew *giggles*) I looked around and no one was around. I called out something, and to this day, I still don't know what it was. Instantly, Gimli was at my side.

"Well little lassie, you gave us quite a scare! Being out cold for almost three days. Are you feeling well now? Would you like anything?" Gimli asked politely.

"I need to use the bathroom and then I would like some food." I said and tried to get up with no success. Gimli chuckled and helped me up. He walked me over to a tree and walked a distance away to give me privacy, but close enough to help me if I blacked out.

I finished with my business and staggered over to Gimli. He helped me back to the tent and I laid down. I was exhausted. Gimli brought some food in for me and he propped my head on his lap.

"Now lassie I know you aren't very comfortable, but you need to eat. I brought you some meat and fruit. Aragorn, Legolas and Haldir are hunting. We are a day or two away from the nearest city. Then we will get you a nice bed." He said as he started to feed me and I nodded weakly to show that I understood.

"Thank you Gimli, you have been so kind to me. I wish I could return the favor of kindness you are showing me." I said and fell asleep.

The next morning I woke up to a warm blanket and a pillow made out of someone's clean tunic. I looked around and saw everyone still asleep. I looked for Gimli and found him with no blanket and shivering. I got up slowly and picked up my blanket. I walked slowly over to him and put the blanket over him. He stopped shivering after that.

I smiled and walked over to the horses. As soon as I got to one it woke up. I put my hand on his head and he got down on his knees. I climbed on him and he stood up. Then I kicked him and he started to run. I steered him around the field a couple of times and ran him up a hill to greet the morning sun.

I smiled and watched the sun rise. I turned the horse around and ran him down the hill my hair came loose and it flowed through the air. I laughed and laughed loud. It came out as a crystal clear symphony of vocal tones. I smiled broadly as the horse came to a stop in front of a line of men, consisting of: Aragorn, Gimli, Haldir and Legolas. All their mouths were hanging open.

"What????" I laughed, "Is riding a horse down a hill a crime or something??" I smiled and tapped the horse on the nose. It kneeled and I hopped off. They still stared and I pushed up Haldir's chin and winked. I swear I thought I saw him sag a little. I walked off with the horse in tow, and the men went back to their chores. They were cleaning up camp so I took the liberty to go to the nearest stream to wash.

When I returned, they had not only cleared the campsite, they were getting on their horses. There were four horses, and five people. They all stared at me, I chose to ride with Haldir.

Black Oleandor: OOOOOOOOOO Conflict in interests!! lol, evil twist to the story…. Not a Mary-Sue now is it??? Thank you to the kind soul who defined the phrases for me so well that a dork like me could understand it! *kisses* I miss you all!

Oh yes here is a special note to the people that have me on their "Favorite Author" list:

I have you all on Author Alert so if you update, I will get to read your stories as soon as I can.

Happy New Year! 2004 will be awesome

XOXOXOXOXOX

Black Oleandor

PSS:

I am now living in a hotel in Indonesia. I will be fully able to update now like maybe a chapter a day? Sounds good? Ok I'll let you go now!