All you had to was just collect fire wood before the darkness covered the forest like a blanket. That was the only thing you had to do, until you heard a noise in the bushes. With silent and slow steps, you walked towards the Bush. You knew for a fact that Aragorn would give you a hour long speech on not the follow every noise you hear, but you couldn’t hold your curiosity. You slowly moved the small branches to see what was behind the bush. It could of been a wild animal, or an orc, but you would of never expected to see a baby squirel on the ground. You got the small creature as gently as you can, and put her in your palm, and started to look around to see a nest. You didn’t know what to do when you found nothing.
“ Oh, shoot.” you whispered under your breath as you realized that the whole fellowship must be dead from worry.
You quickly put the squirrel in your small pocket, got the fire wood you had already gathered, and went back. And you were right. The picture was basically Aragorn pacing, Gimli shouting at Legolas for a reason (not like he needed one), and the hobbits looking around the bushes as if you were hiding there. You didn’t notice the figure standing behind you until you felt a hand on your shoulder. Before you could shout, the features of Boromir came clear. Your sudden movement must have caused a lot of sound, because the fellowship was now staring at you. Great.
“ You look pale. Why are you pale?”
“ How are you still alive?”
“ Aren’t potatoes better then tomatoes?”
You didn’t have to ask to know who asked what.
“ I’m sorry, I just got distracted.” Y/N explained.
Aragorn gave a small nod before sitting down at the small log. The rest of the fellowship started to calm down and sit down as you explained that you were fine for 30th time. As everyone sat down, you noticed the small movement in your pocket and remembered everything.
“Umm, Gimli, would you like to take a small walk with me? Please?” Y/N asked as she gave the puppy eyes to Gimli.
“Sure Lass,” Gimli responded.
You couldn’t help but notice the exchange of glances between the half lings, Legolas, Boromir and Aragorn. As you got further away from the camp, you started to relax.
“ I know you Lass. Tell me what has been bothering you.” Gimli said as he sat down under a tree, and patted next to him for you to sit. As you sat down, you took the baby squirrel out of your pocket. You noticed that she was munching on the small berries that you have collected earlier with Legolas. Gimli’s gaze softened, and he took the squirrel on his rough hands.
“ I-I can’t just leave her. Please Gimli, I need your help. Aragorn wouldn’t allow me to keep her after I tried to keep a baby wolf, and Legolas will probably tell Aragorn since he is such a Snitch. Please Gimli.” You begged as you looked at him.
Gimli gave a small chuckle and gave you a small nod which caused you to tackle him in a bear hug. And that’s how it all started. You and Gimli would go for small walks when the camp was set to feed the small baby. Gimli would sometimes carry the baby in his beard, which would sometimes end up with the baby poking her small head out of his beard when no one was looking, which would cause you and Gimli to burst out laughing. This was normal for you and Gimli, but the fellowship found it strange, especially a certain Ranger. His jealousy was building up inside his heart, no matter how much he tried to hide it. He wanted to be the one to make you smile and laugh, he wanted to be the one to go for walks with you, but him wanting wasn’t enough he noticed. After the camp was set, Aragorn grambed your hand and took you to the woods (ignoring your questions completely).
“ I might be a little late to say this Y/N, but I love you. You are my star in the dark night, my flower to the dark forest.” Aragorn said as he grabbed your hand and pulled you to his chest. His heart was beating fast, and your face was red. All you could do was do a small nod, before he started to slowly lean in. Your lips were getting closer, before you heard a small squeak. The baby squired climbed up to your shoulder. Aragorn soon started to laugh. Like literally laugh. The ranger soon understood why you an Gimli have been disappearing mysteriously. His laughter soon calmed down, and he grabbed your hand and walked towards to the camp. Let’s just say a new member joined the fellowship, who was named Squeaky. 
