Chapter 4~ Scare at the Airport

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I had never been so glad to get off and airplane in my life...

Gerrick and I had exchanged numbers and a quick hug after we landed. I got a fluttery feeling inside when he hugged me and it was hard to breathe. It felt nice thinking and acting like a normal teenager for a bit and forgetting my "troubles."

Mom gave me a questioning look when she saw me with Gerrick but said nothing. Dad on the other hand did not look pleased as he stomped forward looking at Gerrick with his ice cold stare.

"And WHO are you?" He asked eyebrows raised, Gerrick broke from the conversation with me to turn and shake my fathers hand, which caught my father off gaurd. HAHA take that for prying into my personal life dad.

Mom smiled at him slightly as she watched the two men shake hands and winked at me, I rolled my eyes feeling heat splash onto my cheeks.

"It's a pleasure to meet you sir, I'm Gerrick, I was with your daughter on the plane and we chatted some."

"And what are your intentions with her?" Dad said sharply. Gerricks eyes got wide and I began choking on my own saliva. Mom held a laugh behind her hand and it took me a moment to compose myself.

I looked to Gerrick whose face had returned to normal as a calm smile lay on his lips. "Honestly sir", he said smiling as he eyed me, "I don't know yet."

Well that killed me. I smiled so wide that I didn't realize they were all staring at me.

"Oh-um, I think I need some air." Gerrick bit his lip trying not to laugh, my father stood there arms crossed and mom looked dazed as usual. Normally I think she would try to jump in and defend me...but I bet she is too worried about her sister to really be social at this time. I began to walk toward the front of the airport, when I heard my dads voice call.

"Come here young man I'm not done with you yet." I turned to see that Gerrick had begun to follow me.

I chuckled and weaved my way through the crowded airport catching my first glimpse of New Zealand. It was beautifull despite the buildings I could see the mountains and water. It honestly took my breath away and the breeze blew my blonde hair slightly into my face as I breathed in the fresh air. I leaned against the wall for support, and shut my eyes.

"What has it got in it's pocketses, precious?" A low voice growled. My eyes shot open as I fingered the ring in my short's pocket. Gulping I looked around the corner. Huh, no one there.

"It has stolen from us precious. We must get it back." I turned slowley. And almost screamed as a large slimey hand pressed to my mouth and pushed me to the ground. I growled and twisted but Gollum's grip was too strong, his hands travelled down my neck, squeezing tightly around it. I took short gasps of air.

"Pl-Please." I hoarsly whispered. My head began to pound.

My vision became blurry.

"Oi! Fishboy! Get off of her!" Gerricks voice growled. He appered before me not dressed in his normal jeans and button up, but he looked like a soilder ready for battle. He pointed his sword as Gollum's throat.

"WAHHH!! Stupid humansies always getting in the way of Gollum and his precious!" Gollum sobbed. He relised his grip and I rubbed my sore neck gasping for air and coughing. Gollum dissapeared into smoke as did Gerricks armour. He raced to my side and cradled my head in his lap.

"Oh-Arella I'm so sorry, I must never leave you alone again." Tears formed in his eyes.

"Woah there Gerrick." I groan sitting up. "First off I am fine, see still breathing, and second, what and who the HELL are you?"

Gerrick sighed as he pulled me to my feet. I crossed my arms over my chest and he paced scratching the back of his neck.

"There is no time now Arella." He smiled sadly, engulfing my hands into his own large, warm ones.

"But you cannot hide these secrets from me, how will I know you can protect me when I am in REAL danger." He winces at my words. "How...how will I be able to trust you?"

"Do you know the anguish I felt seeing that creature strangle the life out of you?"

I rolled my eyes. "Oh stop being such a baby Gerrick."

His face hardens, and he stands straighter."Fine..I will leave you alone, but rest assured our pass will cross again."

He eyes my pocket and looks at me. "It may be time to open the letter soon."

I nod and as much as I want to race into his arms, and say how romantic it was of him to feel such pain, I believe it is better this way. There are things he is hidig from me and I know not if I can trust him yet.

He begins to turn then faces me again.

"Namaarie" his voice floats and I gasp.That is the elvish word for farwell, yes yes I DO know some of the Elvish words, its a must if you are a true nerd!He smiles slightly, and only then do I realize as he turns and tucks a strand of brown hair behind his ear, two pointy elvish ears sticking under his hair.I sigh and rub my temples this is TOO much.

(picture to the right is Gerrick -------->)

(Let me know if you want to see a picture of Arella!!)

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