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The Very Secret Diary of Aragorn, son of
Arathorn, Part Two
By: Cassandra Claire
Day One
Ran forty miles across Rohan. No squirrels to eat. Gimli looking about
roasting size. Have been told dwarf tastes like chicken. Still not King.
Stubble update: satisfactory.
Day Two
Ran into army of Rohirrim. Asked Eomer if he knew where hobbits were. Got
v. cagey answer. Perhaps Eomer still mad about that last bender I went on
where I painted rude words in Elvish all over his horse. Decided not to
mention he has obviously copied hairstyle from Legolas. He wouldn't be
giving me this attitude if I were King.
Day Three
Once you've seen one pile of smoking dead Orcs, you've seen 'em all.
That's all I'm sayin.'
Day Four
Ran into Gandalf. Turns out he did not actually die but instead was forced
by Balrog to sell out to laundry detergent company and is now Gandalf the
Sparkly White. PR whore. Next thing he'll be charging for pointy hat
trick.
Day Six
In Edoras. King Theoden giving me attitude. He was all, "Are you King
here? Last time I checked, I was King here. I'm lookin' around and I don't
see anyone else with a crown on his head. Eh? Eh?"
Was forced to admit I am indeed still not King.
In revenge, stole his wallet when he was not looking and used it to open
charge account at Gap of Rohan. Have bought matching poke bonnets for
Gimli and Legolas.
Day Seven
Suspect Eowyn fancies me. Cannot blame her as stubble so manly is turning
even self on.
Day Nine
Fell over cliff. Stupid wolves of Isengard. Think was rescued by Arwen but
when woke up was kissing my horse. Bit of a squick there. Have lost
favorite sparkly necklace in river. Feeling v. petulant as there is no
such thing as bad jewelry. Well, maybe Ring.
Stubble update: wet.
Day Twelve
Triumphant return to Helm's Deep. Got hugged by Gimli. As if I needed to
be reminded that he is belt buckle height yet again. Necklace returned to
me by Legolas, yay! He muttered something in Elvish that could have been
"You're late" or could have been "Throw me down and shag me rotten." Not
entirely sure which. Must brush up on Elvish as do not wish to presume.
Still not King but too busy keeping up men's morale to brood. Upcoming
battle should be piece of cake, really.
Day Fourteen
Standing on battlements of Helm's Deep. Absolutely ridiculous number of
Orcs headed this way. Who are we kidding anyway. We are so fucked. Perhaps
this place has a side door.
Day Fourteen, Later
Elves have sent army of most willowy and graceful warriors to assist us.
Will be no use at fighting of course but at least I will die looking at
something pretty. Theoden keeps muttering, "It's unbelievable!" about elf
army. Was forced to agree --it is unbelievable that Haldir's eyebrows do
not match his weave.
Keep trying to sneak out side door, but Gimli following me everywhere.
Will never be King at this rate.
Day Fifteen
Unexpectedly victorious in battle of Helm's Deep, but celebration ruined
by obnoxious postcard from Faramir, which included picture of himself on
beaches of Osgiliath with tiny Ringbearer and fat companion, sharing a
pina colada and wearing colorful shorts. Postcard reads:
Dear Aragorn,
Thanks for the Ring and the hobbits. They are small, but v. bendy. Just
what I always wanted! Still have fond memories of that night we spent
together in Minas Tirith. Love and kisses, Faramir.
God damn Faramir. Might as well just have let Boromir have the Ring and
cut out the middleman. At least I know Sam will kill him if he tries
anything.
Still not King.
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