What Did You Say Your Name Was Again?

hellllllo again! it's a nice day for a chapter, don't you think so? with what this hurricane on the rise and all, i figured everyone would be inside..... on the computers.... with no where else to go.... stuck basically and forced to read........... this! dun dun duuuuuuun!


Disclaimer: oh for the love of god! i refuse to say it again!! *man in black suit walks in with a club* What was that, miss? nothing! nothing! just saying that I don't own any rights or anything! that's all!! hehehe...*sweatdrop*

Chapter Seven!

We begin this chapter with a beautiful scene taking place in Aspen's bedroom. Sunlight shone brightly through the windows and onto a slumbering elf. The sun peaked out from behind the mountain and gave rise to a new day. And a small white bird decided to perch itself on her window sill. Now resting securely, the little bird began to chirp its little heart out to all corners of the room. Aspen, awoken by the heartfelt song, opened her eyes and lifted herself gracefully out of bed. It was like a fairy-tale morning. She elegantly glided across the room to the window and promptly shoved the bird off the sill. And s t a y out!!! Aspen growled. God, can't a girl get her beauty rest!! Obviously, Aspen is not a morning person.
Aspen then buried herself once more beneath the covers of her soft, cushiony bed, threw a pillow over her head to block out that irritating sun, and drifted back to sleep as visions of Legolas danced through her wee little head.

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Serenity sighed as she stretched out her back. Strider had woken them all up way before the sun had risen and they had been walking ever since.
Where are you taking us? Frodo asked as their surroundings slowly morphed from low, flat lands to hills dotted with bushes and trees.
Into the Wild, Strider responded without a second thought. He didn't even stop to answer, he just kept on pushing through the forest. Serenity thought the scenery was breathtakingly gorgeous. Sunlight scattered through the tree branches and shone in interesting patterns on the leaf covered ground.
How do we know this Strider' is a friend of Gandalf? Merry asked Frodo incredulously. He gazed at Strider shiftily, unsure of what he thought about him.
We have no other choice, Frodo replied. We have to trust him. Serenity listened carefully to the ongoing conversation, taking in all thoughts of Strider.
But where is he leading us? Sam questioned hastily. He may have a stout heart,' Serenity thought, but he doesn't really like to question another's authority. Especially when that other happens to be taller than him.'
To Rivendell, Master Gamgee. Strider answered, apparently overhearing their conversation. To the House of Elrond.
Oh! That's perfect! Serenity shouted gleefully. That's just where I intent to go!
Then you're in luck. Strider was earlier contemplating whether or not he should have just left the girl in the inn room, but then he thought that an elf might be a handy thing to have around. You are welcome to come with us on our journey, but know this. The road to Rivendell will be a dangerous one. Serenity nodded her head happily. This kicks!' she thought. I get to go and be with Aspen again! And, furthermore, I get to spend more time with my Pippin!' She looked over to her irish hottie. He was starting to slow the horse down.
What are you doing? she asked curiously.
Strider added on. What indeed are you doing? Pippin, Merry, and Sam were already starting to take out frying pans and cooking utensils.
Pippin said cheerfully, grabbing a pan from a bag tossed over the horse.
Gentlemen, we do not stop till nightfall, Strider informed them. The little hobbits all stopped what they were doing and stared at him a bit until he became rather uncomfortable and continued to walk on. Sam and Merry took this as their cue to start returning their kitchenware. But Pippin was still in shock.
What about breakfast?! he demanded.
You already had it, Strider shouted back over his shoulder.
We've had one, yes. But what about second breakfast? he replied smartly.
I don't think he knows about second breakfast, Pip. Merry advised his mourning friend. He patted Pippin's shoulder and began to walk after Strider. But Pippin would have none of that!
What?! What do you mean? Pippin seemed on the verge of hysteria. What about elevensies? Luncheon? Afternoon tea? Dinner? Supper?! Serenity gave Pippin an odd look. Boy, that kid sure can eat!' He knows about them, doesn't he? Merry looked at Pippin apologetically.
I wouldn't count on it.
Serenity ran up and handed Pippin an apple. You can have this, the forest is riddled with them. Pippin took the apple warily and looked up at Serenity. Do you want one to Merry? Before Merry could even answer, Serenity had already shouted up at Strider. Oy! Strider! Could you toss me a few apples, please? From out of no where, an apple dropped straight from the sky and into Serenity's hands. Here you go! Serenity placed the apple in Merry's grasp and walked on ahead.
Pippin, bewildered by the flying apple, curiously inspected the sky.
Pip, what are you doing? Merry asked. Just as Pippin turned to answer Merry, an apple came through the air and hit Pippin square in the head. Merry caught it without a second thought as it bounced off of Pippin's face and handed it merrily to Pippin. Here ya go! Thirdses! Smiling, he left a bewildered Pippin to wonder what the world had in store for him and whether or not it involved more apples.

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What is that? Serenity asked. They had been traveling all day and she was now starting to feel like a cattle. I will never again make fun of moo cows. Never....*pant*..... ever....*gasp*' She was beginning to feel a bit delirious, even more so when she thought she had seen a hamburger going yoga next to her a couple miles back. Now they had arrived at a great stone building.
This was once the great watchtower of Amon Sul, Strider replied. We shall rest here tonight.
Ah... rest... Serenity sighed, looking forward to, oh, say, at least seventy-two hours of slumber.
Once inside the powerful stone building, Serenity plopped herself down in a corner and let out a huge sigh of relief. Finally! My feet are killing me! she complained.
Rest now for the night, Strider said. He took out four small swords from a bag he had straddled onto the horse. Take these he commanded, handing each of the swords to the hobbits. They're for you. And after that he took out a small dagger and handed it to Serenity. She looked at him odd look before carefully taking the dagger from Strider's hands. Serenity was a peace loving type and her heart quickened at just the thought of holding a weapon. Keep them close, he continued. I'm going to have a look around. Stay here and lay low. With that, Strider dramatically whipped his cloak over his shoulder and strode out of Amon Sul.
Serenity was still looking at her dagger carefully, examining all aspects of the item. It was fairly small, probably only eight inches in all shaped almost like a half moon but a bit straighter. It's handle was a smudged black color that looked like it would rub off in your hands. It had only one small decoration on it, a diamond shaped black crystal at the very peak of the handle. She looked around her and noticed the hobbits attaching their swords to their belts.
Where...er... how should I put this on? Serenity was even unsure of how to ask the question. The little hobbits looked up.
Oh, well, do you have anywhere you could conceal it? Frodo asked. Like, say a pocket or a sash?
Or a hat, maybe? Pippin asked. Merry looked at him incredulously, but decided to let Pippin's stupid remark go this time.
Um... well I don't have a hat...or pockets... but I could maybe put it in my shoe! Serenity lifted up the hem of her dress and realized she was wearing boots, not shoes. But no matter, she slid the dagger between her calf and the top of her boot.
Merry congratulated her with a pat on the leg, for he could reach no higher without touching something umm... unpersonal? So now that that was settled, the crew decided to settle in for the night. Serenity fell asleep before she was even completely laying down.

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Aspen yawned as she reawaken for the second time that day. It was probably around eleven o'clock and the first thing that came to her mind was, of course and as usual, food. I'm so hungry I could eat a friggin cow! She tried to tear the blankets off of her, but soon realized she was entangled in them. Oh what the hell! Aspen sigh grouchily. In her struggle to gain freedom of her legs, she ended up intwined in three bed sheets on the floor. Now she was pissed. She looked around her for a weapon of some sort.
she screamed, pulling out a pair of safety scissors. You're going down now, bitch! Aspen ferociously attacked her er... attacker and kicked its mother effing ass! Ten seconds later, Aspen calmly walked out of her room leaving a huge pile of pieces of torn cotton sheets covering her bedroom floor.

For breakfast, she decided to eat light. I've got to keep my perfect figure in line if I want to continue being noticed by *dreamy sigh* Legolas.... So today, she only had three bagels lathered in butter, eight sausage links, four chocolate waffles drowned in syrup, a hash brown, two pieces of cinnamon toast, and some fruits. After she had sat down, she then told herself that she didn't need to eat less to preserve her beautiful body. It came naturally! With that, she went back to take two more hash browns, a dozen mini chocolate muffins, and a piece of pizza. *yum!*
She received many odd looks as she dove into her food and consumed it all in 18.45 seconds flat. Mmm... a new record! she said, looking at a stopwatch she had pulled from nowhere and popping a mint in her mouth. When she noticed all the elves staring at her in shock, she sheepishly grinned and thought of a quick excuse. I'm um- training! yeah, that's right! Training for one of those, you know, all-you-can-eat contests! If I win, I get to give all the remaining food to a bunch a starving kids in the village across the er- mountain! She quickly gave the group a wink and ran for the exit, but not before grabbing a tray piled with blueberry muffins on the way.

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No... no Aspen... don't eat me... I'm not a cow! I'm not a co-what? Serenity woke up to hear Frodo shouting at the other hobbits to put something out. She could feel the warmth of a fire extinguish and slowly pulled herself into a sitting position. It was still dark out and she was wondering why the hell people were up when they could be sleeping! Her muddled hearing cleared just in time for her to catch Pippin say Oh, that's nice! Ash on my tomatoes!
That horrible shriek of a Nazgul shocked all her senses back into order and she quickly was on her feet. The five stood completely still, hoping it was just the wind or their nerves. Serenity walked over slowly to the edge of their landing and looked down. She could see small black figures encircling their tower.
Frodo commanded. Serenity and the hobbits all ran up the stairs to the very top of the watchtower.
Oh, I wish Strider was here! Serenity whined, extremely terrified.
It's okay, it's okay! We can handle this! Merry tried to console her as he and the other hobbits drew their swords. Serenity slowly reached down and took out her dagger. The group turned around and around with their backs to each other, straining their eyes against the dark to see the blackriders.
The blackriders slowly began to fade into view to their left. Step by step, they headed towards Frodo and the ring. Serenity's heart felt like it was going to burst out of her chest. The beat of it filled her ears, it was all she could hear. She could literally feel the adrenaline pump through her veins, as could they rest of them.
She was shocked when Sam made the first move.
Back you devils! he screamed, aiming his sword toward the closest nazgul. His effort were in vain, for with just a swipe of his hand, the blackrider threw Sam out of his path.
Serenity was really scared now. There were at least six of them, but she didn't dare try to count them. Merry and Pippin went for it next. Together, they formed a shield between Frodo and the blackrider. Their valiant efforts were thwarted, too, as they also were cast aside effortlessly by the ringwraith.
Pippin! Merry! Serenity could do nothing but call for her friends. She was so sick it was making her dizzy. She looked over at Frodo, who was all that was left, and saw how scared he was. The look in his eyes decided it all for her in an instant. She drew her dagger and stood square in front of him. Leave him alone! She surprised herself at the sound of her voice.
The Nazgul raised his hand and she knew that he was going to toss her away like a rag doll just as he had done to the others. So, without even thinking, she quickly raised her dagger and drove it into the blackrider's thigh. It screamed. A note so high, it could barely be heard. It pierced through her ears and into her brain, she could no longer think straight. She felt herself pummel into a the ground as the infuriated blackrider gave to her the same fate as the others. The last thought that crossed her dizzied mind was the fate of Frodo and how she could do nothing to protect him.

Serenity's unconsciousness last only a few minutes. When she regain perception, her mind was once again filled with anguished screams and flickers of light danced across her blurred vision. She blinked a few times and realized that Strider had return and was fighting off the blackriders with a torch and his sword. Past him, she could see Frodo laying helplessly on the ground with Sam by his side.
She quickly crawled her way over to Frodo and was met by Merry and Pippin. What happened? Is he okay!? Frodo was crying out in pain and kept grabbing his left shoulder.
He's hurt, Sam said urgently. Strider! Strider, help him! Strider had just finished setting the last nazgul on fire and rushed over to Sam. He knelt down by Frodo's side and picked up the blade that he wounded him.
He's been stabbed by a Morgul blade, he said as the blade turned to dust in his hands. He threw the remainder of the sword down in disgust. Serenity looked at him hopefully, longing for him to be able to do something. This he beyond my skill to heal, he announced sadly. He needs elvish medicine. Quickly. He pick up the moaning Frodo and threw him over his shoulder.
Serenity and the hobbits wasted no time questioning, they just got up and followed, going as fast as they could. We're six days away from Rivendell! Sam said frenziedly. He'll never make it!
Please hold on, Frodo. Serenity whispered.

At least an hour later, Strider abruptly stopped and carefully laid Frodo down.
What are you doing? Merry asked him. Pick him up! We have to get to Rivendell! Sam was instantly by Frodo side the second Strider set him in his grasp.
He's going cold! he declared, ripping his hand off of Frodo's forehead as if it had been on fire.
Is he going to die? Pippin asked despondently.
He can't die! Pick him up, Strider! We must keep going! Serenity was not going to let Frodo die, even if she had to carry him on her back the entire way there.
He's passing into the spirit world, Strider informed them. Just as he had let the words slip past his lips, Frodo began making the most horrible gasping noises, as if he couldn't breathe and was taking in water instead of air. He'll soon be a wraith like them.
The cry of the nazgul could be heard slitting the night sky. They're close, Merry said, raising his torch higher so more could be seen.
Strider drew Sam aside and after a brief conversation, sent him away with a torch.
Where is going alone? They could find him! Serenity asked as she watched the tree's devour Sam's figure.
He'll be all right. Strider then began to go another way. I'll be back! Keep Frodo safe! With that, Strider headed out into the dark as well, on his way to find Kingsfoil for Frodo's injury. Serenity and Merry looked at each curiously, each wondering why Sam and Strider had hurried off so fast. A soft moan from Frodo snapped her back to reality, though, and soon she found herself playing nurse as she had when she was a little girl. Only this time, the patient mattered.



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