GAH! Trying to get this in tonight before the most hectic weekend of my life, actually, never mind. Next weekends gonna be the same. I have a basketball tournament this weekend, and next weekend, all day Sunday, and then on Monday too, so it's gonna be hectic. So here's the fourteenth chapter! You know the deal!
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Chapter Fourteen: You know, I'm kinda bored.
It's hard to say how long we sat there, crying, wishing things had turned out differently. Part of me knew that Gandalf knew what awaited him in the mines before we went in there, the other, said I was ridiculous. But on a happier note, that shouldn't be making me any less sad, Legolas is still hugging me. Yay! Ermmm...Eru I wish he would get off! Ok I lied.
"Boromir, get them up!" Aragorn said looking around at the crest fallen faces. Man, he could be heartless at times.
"Aragorn, let them be! Can't you see how depressed this is making them you ignorant tart?" I snapped pulling reluctantly out of Legolas' embrace. I meant, like I had just been stabbed with a hot iron.
By nightfall these hills will be swarming with orcs." He said sending a glare in my direction. "Come Legolas, Gimli, Boromir get them up. On your feet Sam. Frodo! Frodo!" He spun in circle's looking for the hobbit. Frodo seemed to have suffered the loss the most, when he turned his eyes were bloodshot and he had tears running down his face. It was enough to make me cry again, which I did on my way over to him. I don't even know why I was crying.
"POOR BABY!" I wrapped my arm around his shoulder's and laid my head on his. Before fatboy came over and tackled me that is. 'Ok ok, no need to get violent, you little freak." I stood and brushed my clothes off before walking back over to Legolas.
"What was that? Did you mumble something about obsessive compulsive fat hobbits? Maybe you should speak a little louder, we couldn't hear you." said Legolas, with that gorgeous smirk. You know what, I quit. I'll just admit it, he's absolutely handsome. "Who? Sam?"
"Did I say that out loud?"
"Definitly."
"Shit."
"Right...who is?"
"What?"
"Oh never mind." he stalked away shaking his head and chuckling. The little prick. Oops, he turned around when I stuck my tongue out. Maybe if I just smile, he'll take that glare off...
"ESME! Let's go!" Oops, didn't even realize they left. Aragorn still didn't have to be that much of a jerk.
Now understand when I say this, forests are great sure, but when they almost blind you with whiteness, not so much. Really now, I'd like to be able to see for the rest of this journey if you don't mind, gah. Legolas looks like he's about to shit his tights he's so happy. He's practically skipping for joy. Hehe, maybe I could ask him to. Never mind, he's doing it anyway.
"Legolas, you pansy what are you doing?" I asked, shocked to say the least.
"I'm walking, what does it look like?" he snapped, continuing to skip up the path. Damn pansy elf. I knew there was something wrong with him, especially when he never got dirty, or his hair out of place. Compared to me, with dried blood on my arms and face, twigs and dirt in my hair, and I'm smelly as god knows what, he looks more like a girl than I do. What if he really is a girl, secretly?
"Legolas?"
"What?"
"Are you secretly a girl, but you're father dressed you up like a guy all your life so you could take over the thrown?"
Silence. Crazed laughter, from all but elf in question. He's looking like he could run me through with his bow right now, and not feel any remorse. Maybe that wasn't the best question to ask...
"Stay close young hobbits. They say a great sorceress lives in these woods, of terrible power all who look upon her fall under her spell." Gimli muttered to the hobbits, scaring the patooties out of them, stupid dwarf. I mean really, how ugly can this person be? She couldn't be powerful if she killed all her subjects when they looked at her? Eru, what a daft creature he is. "and are never seen again." Bah humbug.
Sam's acting like a mother hen, or very worried spouse over mister Frodo, who has a glazed kinda look in his eyes. Gimli's going on about how he's got eyes like a deer or something, shame he can't hear the group of elves that are about to pop out of the tress and surround us. Me and Legolas shared a look, before crossing our arms and leaning back. Yup I knew it. Here they are. The look on Gimli's face is enough to make me cry. And it did, good thing there was a tree for me to lean on!
"The dwarf breathes so-
"AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHH"
"Loud...
"ERU! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!"
"We could have-
"MAN! DID YOU SEE HIS FACE AHAHA!"
"Shot him-
"AHAHA, That was priceless!!'
"WOULD YOU SHUT UP! YOU'RE RUINING THE DRAMATIC TENSION!!!" I whipped around whipping my eyes to see a fuming blonde haired elf. Shame he had nothing on Legolas. Shit. "Are you done yet lady elf?"
"Yeah, the floor's yours now." I mock bowed. A little vein popped out in the elf's forehead, Legolas let out a low sigh that sounded suspiciously like "Eru", Aragorn preformed the 'Palm-head" gesture, Gimli glared cross-eyed at the arrow in his face, and the hobbits quivered in fear. So, all's good wouldn't you say?
"As I was saying. We could have shot the, oh forget it." He caught sight of me looking some other elf up and down, winking, he was quite a looker if I might add. Not the mean one, but one of his sentries.
"Haldir a lorien. Un durien." (Haldir of Lorien, we need you're protection.). Aragorn bowed his head at the elf, Haldir I suppose, what an ugly name. Oops I think I said that out loud, he's glaring even harder at me now, so is Aragorn. I'll just smile, and back away.
"Aragorn, these woods are perilous. We should go back." YES! Now all the attention is back on the stupid dwarf.
"You have entered the realm of the Lady of the Wood, you cannot go back." Haldir said raising his eyebrow.
"I have a question!'" The whole group simultaneously turned to face me. What am I? A source of entertainment? "Errr... Anyway, how is it all other elves can raise their eyebrow, but I can't?" Want to know the answer I got? All the bloody elves raised their eyebrows, including Legolas. I hate those bloody wankers.
"Anyway, come she is waiting." Haldir said shaking his head turning to leave.
"Who is waiting?"
"THE LADY OF THE WOOD!"
"Eru, you didn't all have to yell it!" I feel so unloved.
It's hard to say how long we walked, but it seemed like forever, and like we were walking in circles. I even asked how they knew where they were going when it all looked the same, they just shook their heads and kept walking. Until we were blind folded of course. All because of the stupid dwarf. Me and Legolas didn't go down without a fight. But effort was futile, Aragorn said we all had too, because we were a group. I didn't ask for the dumb dwarf to be a part of this! But, we finally reached the place we were going. It was massive but guess what else. White. I swear, how sterile do they think they should be? Oh, two women, er, a man and a woman are coming now, wearing white, of course. I wonder if that's that special 'Lady of the Wooddd!"
"Yes, I am." Um.. What the hell? Who was that?"
" I am Galadriel, or the lady of the wood it you prefer." And I can hear you in my head why? I know I must look like a fool looking around like I am, but I'm so damn confused. Sure enough Legolas is looking at me like I've got ten heads.
" Yes, I suppose he is." Damn gotta stop thinking to you. Man, do you know how funny that sounds?
" Right, anyway, why have I never forseen you're coming with the fellowship?" Because I'm invisible?
"Not likely. How did you become part of it?" "Well, I wasn't supposed to be originally, I was only supposed to accompany Aragorn to Rivendell and then return to my ship and crew, oh Eru I miss my ship, er, anyway. I got there and then I was invited to the council, and decided to come on this mission, mainly to spite Legolas, but I'm glad I've come, me and Legolas have gotten much closer compared to how it started out. Wow, I just said way to much, ignore that.
"Ahaha, I should think not. Well, that would explain as much. By the way, he feels the same." What are you talking about? No answer, alright.
"He has fallen into shadow. The quest stands upon the edge of a knife stray but a little and it will fail into the ruin of all. Yet hope remains while the company is true. Do not let your hearts be troubled go now and rest for you are weary with toil and much sorrow. Tonight you will sleep in peace." Galadriel replied to some question asked, I suppose by the man on her side. Is it, me or is she smirking in my direction. Oh if only I could read minds. The fun I would have...mwuahaha. Er.
"I said that out loud didn't I?" Ten simultaneous nods. 'Right then, carry on. And Legolas, STOP SMIRKING!" It just got bigger. Loser. Haldir the elf with something stuck up his butt, returned to lead us to where we were to stay tonight, but all I want is a nice hot, long, bath.
"Milady, I have yet to learn your name? I'm sure that it is just as beautiful as you." Haldir questioned, stopping to grasp me hand." I believe we got off to a bad start back in the woods. I was only upset because I had been in those trees for ages it seemed. My name is Haldir" Well, maybe he isn't so bad.
"Esme, none of that m'lady crap. She hates it. I know from experience." Legolas grabbed my hand and tried to continue walking, Haldir merely raised his eyebrow. I never noticed, but, they're different colors than his hair. How strange.
"Um, excuse me Legolas but I believe I can introduce my self." I jerked my hand back out of his, and turned to face Haldir. "All he said is true, no hard feelings yadda yadda yadda, blah blah blah, now can you just show me where I can get a bath and shut off your attempts at charming me? My first mate has better technique, and he's terrible." I said smiling. As sweetly as possible of course.
"Most certainly." Haldir replied, looking slightly abashed, Legolas was sending me a funny look, half way between curiosity, and amusement. "This way if you please." He turned off some side path, away from the direction the rest of the fellowship was going. But I could care less, I only wish to reach a bath, and soon! Thank Eru, my prayers have been answered. We finally reached a large room, filled with a HUMONGOUS tub, with many bottles of shampoo and soap along the sides.
"Diola lle, Haldir." (Thank you, Haldir.)
"Lle creoso" (You're welcome.) He bowed and walked back in the direction we came. I hope I don't get lost on the way back, but that will have to wait. Right now, this bath is calling to me.
I stayed in the bath until all the hotness of the water left, and all the bubbles had disappeared, it felt amazing to say the least. I grabbed a big fluffy towel, the color of white of course, and searched for my close. I couldn't find them anywhere! Maybe, I fell asleep and someone came and switched my clothes because in their place was a gown. Thank the lords! I mean, I'm about tired of tights. The gown was simple, but made of a wonderfully light and airy soft lavender colored fabric, with lavender slippers to match. And you know what else? I smelled like lavender, thanks to the shampoo I used. Aha, funny I know. I pulled the gown on, tied my hair in a simple braid and prepared to leave hoping not to get lost. I reached for the door handle, only to have it jerked open. Ending with me on the floor from slipping because of how scared I was. It was wonder elf, here to save the day.
"Legolas, do you know how lucky you were that I was dressed? If I wasn't, you would have been in a world, of pain." I said grabbing the hand he had extended to help me up.
"My apologies. I just came to see if you were lost or not." he had the curtsey to look slightly embarrassed, it was adorable.
"Yeah yeah, thank Eru for you, I was just thinking how bad it would suck if I got lost." I slipped my arm around his and began to skip. He shouldn't mind considering he did it earlier. Well, never mind then, the loser just walked while I was skipping, so I stopped, so I wouldn't look like a fool. "So, where are we going?"
"To the rest of the fellowship?" He said looking at me like I was crazy. We all know I am though. It took about ten minutes for us to get to the group, my fault I guess, I got scared of a squirrel, and spazzed out, and ran back the direction I came. Legolas had to go get me, and explain to me what the mysterious noise was. Now he can't stop laughing at me. Yeah, so I scare easily, so what?
"You know, I thought the squirrelly was mighty scary also, if that helps any." sniggered the blonde tart.
"Hardy har har, you know very well I didn't know it was a squirrel, otherwise I wouldn't have spazzed." I crossed my arms and stuck out my nose and started walking. Only to trip and have Legolas catch me, making him laugh harder.
"Of course. Now, do you think you can walk with out me holding you're hand so you don't fall?"
"Take that fake little smile off you're face, you prat. I don't need you're help." We finally reached the camp, him laughing, me scowling. Pippin and Merry were sprawled on their couches, and Sam and Frodo were doing whatever they do, but Aragorn and Boromir were missing. I turned to Legolas to ask,. but he merely raised his shoulders like he didn't know. Hm...whatever. "Cool, hey Pippen, got any food?"
The youngest hobbit jumped when I called him. "Almost as jumpy as you eh?" asked Legolas, sniggering at my reaction, which was holding my fists at my side as not to attack his beautiful face.
"Aha, very funny Elf-boy. Keep it up and you'll get a good one to the face." He continued to snigger and walked away. Pippen still hasn't answered my question. "AY! Pippen? Can you hear?" I placed my hands on my hips and looked straight at him, hoping to receive some sign that he could at least understand the common language.
"Yes I can, thank you. No, we don't have any, we've all eaten and there is none left." he said glaring up at me. I ruffled his hair, said a quick thanks, and headed off in some direction, hoping it would lead to the kitchens.
"Where are you going Esme?" Legolas called after me. Protective isn't he?
"To get food, cause you bunch of fatties ate it all."
"Well, I'm coming with you. No buts." He sprinted to catch up with me and we started to walk. Half way to where ever we were going, we approached where Aragorn and Boromir were hiding, having an important conference, so naturally we didn't listen. Not.
"I will find no rest here. I heard her voice inside my head she spoke of my father and the fall of Gondor. She said even now there is still hope but I do not see it. It is long since we had any hope. My father is a noble man but his rule is failing, he looks to me to set things right and I would do it, I would see the glory of Gondor restored. Have you ever seen it Aragorn, the white tower of Ecthelion, glimmering like a spike of pearl and silver its banners caught in the morning breeze, have you ever been called home by the clear sound of the trumpets?" Boromir looked major upset. Poor thing, as if.
"I have seen the white city, long ago." replied Aragorn looking at Boromir, just as grim.
"One day our paths will lead us there. And the tower guards shall take up the call the lords of Gondor have returned." Boromir clasped Aragorn's hand and smiled, the first true smile I'd ever seen the man give. I almost jumped out of my hiding spot to congratulate him on being happy for once, but Legolas yanked me back down. Aragorn looked suspiciously in our direction before walking with Boromir back to the camp.
"Well then, that was interesting." I said standing and brushing my dress off. "Who knew I would be stuck with a bunch of emotional men?"
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