Stuck In The Middle

Invisible When Closed

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   Atalanta was ready.

She had her sword - one she hadn't decided a name for, yet - sharpened, and she was ready to fight off any goblins. Atalanta hoped that they could avoid them, but she was ready, nonetheless.

Ashley hoped she was ready.

She had her bow, the one made of an oak branch. She liked that is was oak, as it reminded her of Thorin Oakenshield. However, one guy at a time, right? She had Orlando Bloom - a.k.a. Legolas Thranduilion.

Kate knew that she wasn't ready.

Boromir had pulled her to the side, and gave her an assortment of knives. The smaller one what the size of a nail, and the longest was the size of her arm. He had shown her a little bit, not knowing about the goblins.

Atalanta sincerely hoped that she could protect her, her sisters, and the Fellowship. She tried keeping on a confident demeanor, and not let any of her fear show.

Ashley, who was thinking about the scene, quickly pulled Atalanta to the side. The others continued walking, even though they knew that the twins were discussing something.

''As soon as we reach the doors, we must give them the password.'' Ashley said, quickly.

''Mellon.'' Atalanta stated, nodding.

''If we stall any longer, one of the Hobbits - who cares which one, probably that fool of a Took - will disrupt that lake-monster-thing. So, we must be quick.'' Ashley says.

Atalanta nods, signaling that she understood. Linking their arms, the twins joined the back of the Fellowship, whispering tactics under their breath.

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Kate had seen tons of movies. She knew that usually, after a boy and a girl kiss, they're a little awkward around each other, for a bit. So, she was extremely happy to see that Boromir wasn't like that.

Instead of avoiding each other, they embraced their feelings. Feelings are invisible when closed, right? Kate and Boromir had linked fingers, and Boromir made sure that Kate would stay in his sight at all times. Ashley and Legolas were doing well. The two were chatting a lot, and quickly became friends. However, they ignored their feelings for each other. Again, as they both tried shutting down their feelings for each other, they were invisible feelings. As for Aragorn and Atalanta? They practically ignored each other.

The hours grew on, long and tiresome, and the girls desperately wished for a rest. The sky grew dark, as the pale full moon shone. Stars twinkled in the night, and Atalanta was reminded of camping.

Atalanta was currently standing alone, watching as her sisters conversed with Boromir and Legolas. Pulling her thin grey sweater closer, Atalanta waited for them to approach Moria.

''The walls of Moria!'' Gimli shouted, as the group stopped. They were stopped at a large rock, with no symbol of a door. However, the girls knew that the password was the only thing needed.

Gandalf glanced around, before his eyes rested on the Fellowship. He registered the tired faces of everyone but Aragorn and Legolas, and perhaps Gimli's excited face. Gandalf sighed, and gestured around them. ''We will break for now. A small rest, and then we will continue.''

''Wait!'' Atalanta waved her way to the front. Her sisters, the only other fate-bearers, were too preoccupied with boys, and therefore Atalanta was the only one to actually think of the future. She knew that one of the Hobbits would disturb the water-monster, which was an unwanted fiasco. ''Away from the lake, please. Especially you, Merry and Pippin.'' The Hobbits looked down in shame and moved away.

The Fellowship moved to their own spots, and Atalanta was vaguely aware of herself volunteering to take first watch. Atalanta moved to sit on a large worn-down boulder, and she started at the large, bright, full moon. It truly was a beauty, one that didn't shine as brightly in the polluted skies of New York.

Suddenly, Atalanta heard a twig crack, and she spun around, sword in hand. Pointing it in the direction of the noise, Atalanta stepped closer. ''Reveal yourself.'' She muttered, lowly and menacingly.

The bushes parted, and Atalanta was met with pair of icy blue eyes, and then the form of a snow-white wolf. She made to slice at it, but realized that this wolf bared no threat.

The wolf seemed to narrow it's eyes, before nuzzling Atalanta's boot. Atalanta looked down, confused, but had no time to wonder anything, as the wolf trotted away. Even more confused, Atalanta shrugged. However, another movement stirred behind her, and Atalanta whipped around, only to have her blade clash with some else's.