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Hey all... Dunno about everybody else, but I had an okay day today (although I'm not feeling that shit hot now). I got my meal plan refund from my school in the mail today: $1,106.98! Wooo!
Told my mom I got $500, though, so I can actually keep some for myself!
Some is going to go for my Mary Kay stuff, the starter kit and some inventory. I'm hoping that it's gonna help keep some money in my pocket while I'm going to school. I really don't have the chops to work at a regular job and go to school. I seem to only be able to concentrate on one at a time. I'm trying to get a job for the summer, though, so I won't be so broke while I'm waiting for my student loan money.
Anyway, here's the next chapter of my Legolas fic... Enjoy!
Title: How Does It Feel (24/?)
Author: palephoenix (palephoenix_6@yahoo.ca)
Genre: LOTR FP-het
Pairing: Legolas/OFC
Rating: PG for now... will go up to NC-17 at times...
Warning: Mary Sue... I'm in a Mary Sue mood... I can't fathom why anyone who doesn't like Mary Sues would read a fic clearly labelled as such... But apparently some have... -rolls her eyes- When you review telling me my story sucks because it's a Mary Sue all you end up doing is giving me my good laugh of the day.
Archive: That Bloomin' Ring... aff.net
Disclaimer: Not for profit, purely for entertainment purposes. The characters belong to Tolkien and the actors belong to themselves. I'm just borrowing them. I don't know the actors; if I did I wouldn't be writing this... I'd be keeping Orlando in my bed for the next five years.
Feedback: pretty please with Orlando on top???
Notes: Eilish is pronounced 'eye-lish'... As far as I know it is the Irish version of Elizabeth... As in previous chapters, words in italics are in elvish, with the translation at the end of the paragraph. This chapter is written with canon events, not movie events. Any dialogue (and only dialogue) marked with an asterisk (*) is taken directly, word for word, from the book.
Summary: Labour and delivery nurse Eilish Bell is in a car accident and finds herself thrown into Middle Earth.
Chapter 24
"What kept you two so long?" Merry asked as Eilish and Legolas re-entered the Fellowship's camp.
"Yes, where were you last night?" Pippin chipped in.
"I went to see Galadriel," Eilish said simply. "It was late, so we stayed at a talan there."
Aragorn had been studying Eilish and Legolas since they had arrived and now he shot Legolas a knowing look. The woman and the elf had not let go of one other since they had arrived, neither willing to relinquish hold of the other's hand, and it was obvious to him that much had happened the previous night, much more than the two were willing to say. Legolas returned Aragorn's gaze, silently telling his friend that they would tell him more when they were ready. Aragorn nodded almost imperceptibly and tactfully changed the subject, easily distracting the two young hobbits by bringing their attention to breakfast.
Eilish and Legolas sat down, side by side, with the rest of the Fellowship for breakfast. The couple was sitting very close, no space between them. Eilish was starving, having missed dinner the night before. The two young hobbits were their amusing selves and kept Eilish from dwelling on the knowledge she had acquired the night before.
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The days passing were difficult to count while in the protection of Lorien's borders. Eilish couldn't manage to keep count of how long they had been there. She no longer stayed with the Fellowship. As distant kin to Lord Celeborn, Legolas had been given the talan they'd spent the night in as his quarters while they remained in Lorien and Eilish stayed with him.
Her mind was occupied by her dilemma of sorts. Though she hadn't told him, she knew she was in love with Legolas. She didn't know if she should tell him how she felt. Even though she would, obviously, be remaining in Middle Earth, she was still human and was determined that Legolas would not give up his immortality for her. She was not willing to have him follow her into death if she had the means to prevent it.
Finally the Company was summoned to the Lord and Lady once more. It was time they continued on their quest. The Lady looked into the minds of each, determining that all were resolved to go on. Aragorn spoke with the elves as to what their way should be, now that Gandalf was not there to lead them.
"May I say something, here?" Eilish spoke up.
"Of course, Lady Eilish," Celeborn said.
"Well, I'm sure we're all agreed still that the ring has to be destroyed, which means it has to go to Mordor. Now, as I understand it, the easiest and fastest way to make a good start in that direction would be to go down the river," She said matter-of-factly. "We can cover more distance more quickly going by water than by going by land."
"You are very right, Eilish," Celeborn agreed. "You have those among you who are able to handle boats. I will give you boats if you will go by the river. What do you wish to do, leader?" He addressed Aragorn.
Aragorn looked worried and indecisive. He shot a glance at Legolas, silently asking for his opinion. The elf-prince nodded. "We will go by the river," Aragorn said finally.
That decided Lord Celeborn outlined the quickest route to Mordor for Aragorn. The man looked noticeably relieved that he would not have to make any more decisions as to their road for several days. The Lord and Lady bid them farewell for the night, Celeborn promising all they needed would be provided and waiting for them the next morning.
The group returned to their lodgings for a worry-free rest, likely the last they would have for a long time.
TBC...