Prequel to my version of The Lord of The Rings trilogy

Moria Caverns

Gandalf turned angrily on Pippin. "Fool of a Took! Throw yourself in next time and rid us of your stupidity," he said sternly. Liv couldn't help but stifle a chuckle. Gandalf shot her a disapproving glance. "Liv, this is not a laughing matter," he said firmly.

"I apologize, Gandalf," Liv replied, her laughter subsiding, "I meant no disrespect."

Pippin, feeling the weight of Gandalf's gaze, looked thoroughly chagrined. "I'm sorry, Gandalf. It was a mistake," he said, his voice contrite.

Gandalf's expression softened slightly. "A mistake that could have been costly, Peregrin," he said, his tone still firm. "Be more mindful. We are in grave times, and foolishness can lead to dire consequences."

Pippin nodded solemnly, chastened by Gandalf's reprimand

Liv, feeling the tension, attempted to lighten the mood. "Let's focus on the task at hand," she suggested. "We have important matters ahead of us, and unity is our greatest strength."

Gandalf regarded Liv with a nod of approval. "Indeed, Liv is right," he agreed. "We must stay focused. The enemy is not far, and we cannot afford to make mistakes."

Pippin nodded, determined to prove himself worthy of the trust placed in him. "I understand, Gandalf. It won't happen again," he promised.

With the air cleared, they continued on their journey, the weight of their mission heavy on their shoulders, but their resolve stronger than ever.

They fell silent. A low, rolling boom rose from the depths below, growing louder with each passing second. Boom. Boom. It echoed as if the caverns of Moria were turned into a giant drum. A horn blasted nearby, its sound piercing through the gloom. Answering horns, running feet, and harsh cries followed. Sam's eyes glanced at Frodo's belt, a silent acknowledgment of the impending danger. Legolas swiftly pushed Liv behind him.

"Mr. Frodo," Sam called, urgency coloring his voice. Frodo looked down at his sword to see that the blade was glowing blue. Without hesitation, Frodo drew his sword. "Orcs," Legolas warning the others.

"Get back, stay close to Gandalf," commanded Aragorn.

"Liv, that means you as well," added Legolas, pushing Liv further behind him.

"Don't worry about me, I can handle myself," Liv said with a smirk, her eyes gleaming with determination.

Aragorn, Boromir, and Liv slammed and wedged the doors shut. Boromir caught sight of something and turned to Aragorn and Liv, shock in his eyes. "They have a cave troll," he warned.

"Of course they do," muttered Liv. "Let them come. There is one dwarf yet in Moria who still draws breath," said Gimli, his voice resolute.

"You tell them, Gimli. I'm so ready to beat these guys," Liv declared.

"Liv, let's not get ahead of ourselves," cautioned Legolas.

Liv reached into her back pocket and took out Tepig's pokeball. "Tepig, come out and help," she commanded.

"Tepig," said the Pokémon.

The door burst open in a shower of wood fragments, and twenty goblins charged into the tomb, followed by the cave troll. Gimli ducked a blow and immediately buried his axes in two goblin helmets. Aragorn, Boromir, and Liv waded into the mass of goblins with their swords.

"Tepig, use Ember!" commanded Liv. Tepig did what he was told.

Legolas fired deadly arrows into the goblins' throats, desperately trying to shield the hobbits. "Legolas, behind you!" Liv warned.

"Tepig, use Flame Charge!" said Liv. Tepig obeyed.

"Thanks for the save, Liv," said Legolas.

"No problem," Liv replied, reaching into her pocket and taking out another pokeball. "Come out and help," she said, releasing her Pokémon, which happened to be Zebstrika.