**** Authors Note: I do not own the Avengers or the Lord of the Rings they belong to their respective authors and film makers. I do own my OCS(Holly)****
Chapter five: Riddles, Giant Squids, and Barlog oh, MY
**Gimli's POV**
Finally we are off of that Evil Mountain and going to Moria. I can't wait to see Balin again after all this time.
"Gimli, what exactly is Moria?"the lass asked me as we make it to the secret entrance of the mine.
"Will, lassie Moria is a mine it is famous for mithril. Now mithril is a rare metal that will not dent, break, and is as light as a feather when you wear it. My cousin Balin reclaimed Moria a few years back although we haven't heard back from him for months now."I replied.
"That's right Gimli, now you and Legolas come and help me find the entrance to the mine. Dwarf doors are invisible when closed."Gandalf stated as we got closer to where the doors would be. But as we arrived closer to the mine the moon shone down on the doors.
**Holly POV**
Oh, my God. When the moon shone on the doors it was like the doors were carved with magic to glow blue with stars, trees, and writing.
"Ah, never mind. Doors of Durin speak friend and enter."Gandalf translated for the ones who did not speak or read elvish. Trying out a spell that would let us enter the mines we quickly found out that we may be stuck here for a while.
"Hey, Clint when do you think we are going to get back?"I asked thinking about my parents again.
"I don't know Holly, it could take a while but I assure you S.H.I.E.L.D. has its best people trying to find a way to get us back. I have I ever told about the time that a squirrel distracted two of our world's best agents?"asked Clint his intentions with that question was clear he wanted to see me laugh and smile again. As he told the story I kept thinking about what the door said it was almost like a riddle. So walking over to Frodo, to get a closer look at the doors.
"Gandalf, do think that it could be a riddle, maybe the answer is the dwarvish or elvish word for friend?"I asked drawing the attention of the others as they also looked towards the doors with question in their eyes.
"Mellon."Gandalf stated slowly the doors opened up and we entered the mines.
**before the doors open (Aragorn POV) **
As we waited on Gandalf, Steve and I started unloading Bill and deciding what to take and what to leave. Sadly mines where no safe place for a pony even a loyal one like Bill. Looking around Legolas was keeping watch, Boromir and Gimli were sitting down (the latter looking up from his pipe every five seconds to check on Gandalf's progress, Thor and Frodo (along with Sam) sat facing the doors, Clint was telling Holly a story, finally Merry and Pippin were looking at the lake.
"Holly, just asked the one question that I hoped she wouldn't to Clint about going home."said Steve clearly worried.
"You cannot hide the truth from her for very long. I fear the longer you wait the angrier she could get at you."I said hoping my advice would help.
"Your right, Aragorn but sometimes the moment you tell someone that isn't the right moment. Plus with that her relationship with Legolas and unfortunately her arguments with Boromir. I swear sometimes I don't know who to gag her or him."replied Steve clearly thinking hardly about the situation. The steady sounds of stones skipping across the lake broke our conversation.
"Don't disturb the water."I told Merry and Pippin not liking the look of the lake as Steve and I stopped them Gandalf had manage to open the doors to the mine.
**Thor's POV**
Walking into Moria something feels off. There are no guards or light to greet us only darkness and the smell of death. As we get light into the mine we are welcomed to a depressing sight of Gimli's kin scattered around dead.
"Oh, Gimli I am so sorry for your loss no one should suffer the fate your kin did, maybe we should try going back up the mountain that way you don't have to continue seeing the whole mine like this."Holly said sympathetically giving Gimli a hug as he knelt on the dirty stone floor crying.
"STRIDER"binging yelled was what broke us from our trance as a large tentacle came from the water and grabbed Frodo then Holly when she went to pull the rest of the Hobbits back.
"JUST PERFECT, FIRST SNOW KNOW THIS WHY DOES EVERYTHING WET HAVE TO DISLIKE ME ON THIS QUEST."yelled a very annoyed Holly as Aragorn, Boromir, and Steve rushed into the lake to cut the tentacles. While Legolas and Clint shot arrows in hopes of helping them but it seemed to anger the beast more, so to retaliate it put Holly and Frodo near its mouth.
"I REALLY HATE AGREEING TO COME ON THIS QUEST NOW. ALSO BOROMIR WHEN I DO GET DOWN NOT ONE WORD ABOUT THIS WELL COME FROM YOUR MOUTH OR ELSE I WILL HURT YOU AND NO STEVE, CLINT, OR LEGOLAS WILL NOT STOP ME."it seemed that Holly yelling at us surprised the beast long enough for Steve's shield to cut both tentacles Aragorn caught Frodo and Clint almost caught Holly.
"EVERYONE GET BACK INTO THE MINES"Gandalf screamed we all ran into the mines right as the doors came crashing down.
**Boromir's POV (time skip)**
I was right that girl got herself captured and hung upside down by a beast. She clearly doesn't know how to defend herself, then she had the nerves to yell at me. We are now resting until Gandalf remembers the way out we should've just taken the Gap of Rohan.
"Girl, what were you thinking?"I asked her noticing that her companions and a few in the Fellowship sigh or shake their heads.
"Boromir, to but it simply you and Aragorn were already out the doors trying to get Frodo down. I was trying to get the rest of the Hobbits over by Gandalf when the tentacle grabbed me. The creature clearly knew that one of them had the ring and would've grabbed all of the Hobbits if given the chance. I also recall yelling at you not to bring this up so if you value in having children one day I suggest you be quiet and don't go running to Steve for protection or in hopes of stopping me. Oh, and my name is Holly not girl, wrench (yes I heard that), or lady."she replied in a huff then got up and walked to the elf. I can't believe she just threatened me.
"Holly, we don't threaten people with castration."Steve said in a tone that clearly stated don't encourage him more.
"Will, Steve when he sits aside his pride and his attitude towards me, then I probably will not castrate him. Oh, and I thought you wanted me to able to protect myself."the wrench replied to him again the nerve of her and her statement drew laughs from the others.
"Ah, it's that way, when in doubt always follow your nose. Now let's get moving before one of us lose the ability to do something important."Gandalf said blue eyes twinkling in the dark as we move I faintly hear:
"See Steve, Gandalf agrees with me so there if he makes one more wisecrack to me. He can say bye-bye to having kids."the girl says to enthusiastically in my opinion as Steve sighs in defeat and the elf chuckles.
**Legolas POV**
By Eru, hearing Holly threaten Boromir was amusing I mean she did warn him not to bring the situation up it is his fault for not listening to her. Not to mention her comment to Steve when we continued on, it just proves the fact that they are like father and daughter in the way they act around each other. Clint is more like the brother in the family relationship between the four of them he was laughing the whole time she was chewing out Boromir. Thor was also amused but I think she sees him as more of a cousin then brother.
"Legolas, what are you thinking about?"asked Aragorn reminding me about the feast in Rivendell.
"I was simply thinking about Holly's relationship with her companions and her threat to Boromir."I reply smiling as I finished explaining.
With a chuckle Aragorn said "Ah, Steve was muttering about the person who said that sons were trouble clearly didn't have a daughter figure. Also, Boromir is mad at her and you apparently he heard you chuckling at her statement."
"Are you guys talking about me?"Holly asked clearly amused by our conversation.
"Gandalf says to hurry up they are already in the feasting hall or whatever you want to call it. Come on now before Gimli goes running off again."she says before we can reply. Seeing as Gimli was running of into a different room at the end of the hall. Following her we find Gimli crying over a tomb mostly likely this Balin person.
"We cannot linger"I tell Aragorn as Holly comforts Gimli and Gandalf reads of their demise.
**Pippin POV**
Looking around I noticed some weird writing on some stones next to the well. Walking over to it I trip over a chain that is attached to a body as it falls down the well.
"You, fool of a Took." Gandalf says to me.
"Now Gandalf, it is not completely his fault all he did was trip over a chain that could've been attached too anything. It just so happened to be attached to a body that was sitting on the edge of that well."said Holly clearly not noticing the noise of drums. Right as she hears them Boromir, Aragorn, and Steve start blocking the doors while Clint and Legolas ready their bows.
"Stay behind Gandalf"Aragorn yelled at us just as Boromir says that they have a cave troll. As the door breaks the rest of us get our weapons ready.
**Steve POV**
Right as the doors break down Legolas and Clint start shooting at the enemy. While Boromir, Thor, Aragorn, (surprisingly) Gandalf, and myself start the close range fighting. Every now and then I see Holly wielding her daggers like a pro. The Hobbits were also surprisingly holding their own very well Sam was even using a frying pan to wield off enemies.
ROAR! Looking up I see the ugliest thing in my life in fact the aliens look better than that thing.
"Cave Troll?"I asked receiving many nods in reply. It seemed that the Cave Troll killed many of the Orcs and goblins as it entered the room which allowed Legolas and Clint more room to do long range fighting. Noticing that the Orc leading the troll was about to let it smash Sam with its hammer I run and put my shield in between us as the hammer came crashing down.
RRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNGGG the noise of my shield made when the hammer came into contact with it. The troll was the first to recover from the shock and soon the fighting commence once more. Holly still fighting with her daggers using moves that either Clint or I taught her. Thor was watching Boromir's and Aragorn's backs as they fought, Sam was near Frodo, Merry and Pippin were near Gandalf, Legolas and Clint were on higher ground picking off enemies from higher ground.
When after the troll knock Frodo out, suddenly Legolas used the chain attached to the trolls hammer to get on top of the troll and shoot it four times in the head killing it and the last of the enemies.
**Clint POV**
As we ran towards the exit it seemed to get hotter and hotter in this mines. I mine it was like the forges were at work the Orcs, Goblins, whatever they were called ran off in fear.
"Go make for the bridge, Swords, Shields and arrows are no use against a Barlog"Gandalf told us so we started to run down the stairs until Boromir almost fell down because there was a gap between us and the other side. Legolas cleared the jump easily the next go over was Gandalf, myself, Steve, Thor with Merry, and Boromir with Pippin.
"Aragorn throw Frodo, Sam, and Gimli."Steve yelled as he held up his shield to protect most of us from the arrows as myself and Legolas shot at the archers. Aragorn threw Sam and Frodo over first they got caught by Boromir and Steve. Gimli refused to be tossed over so ended up binging pulled up by the beard.
Next thing I know the gap is wider then it was before and the steps of big foot were getting louder and closer. Then a rock falls down behind both Aragorn and Holly leaving the stairs leaning either forward or backwards.
**Holly POV**
Great just great, now we meaning me and Aragorn are trapped literally. Then when I think that it can't get worse it does.
"Holly lean forward."Aragorn told me seeing his idea we both but all our weight forward in hopes of moving towards the fellowship. We succeed I get caught by Legolas and Clint while Aragorn gets caught by Steve and Boromir. Running down the stairs and half way to the bridge I hear Gandalf tell Aragorn to lead us on then he ran pass me.
"Gandalf, I know what you are planning. I hope that your sacrifice is not in vain, I will make sure they don't do anything stupid. Although I may end up castrating most of the in the end. Don't let go of your hope when you make this stand, because you have done many good things even if you keep most knowledge to yourself about things like Gollum. Remember who and what you have fought for and are fighting for you are the better wizard and deserve the power that Suarman is using for granted you truly are the White wizard Gandalf remember that."I say then kiss his cheek then run after the others turning again when I hear.
"YOU SHALL NOT PASS" and the Barlog drag him down into the mines. Suddenly I feel as if a piece of my family has died and do not hear the cries of disbelieve from the Hobbits or the two sets of hands that gently guide me out of the mines and into the cool night air.