Luineraugwen: I finally wrote down all the ideas for this story and I have developed a full plot but I realize now that to be able to tell you the whole story, that I need to have a Prologue. I think it's all right but it could be better. Keep in mind it's only supposed to be a short chapter. All you probably know, or will find out, is that I sometimes alternate between the people who are telling the story. I hate using 1st person so I think this is the first chapter I've done it in. You'll probably pick up on who it is straight away. If you've got any questions, or ideas on how not to make this story a Mary Sue, then either email me or leave it in a review.
Disclaimer: I don't own Lotr or any of the characters, places, things etc.
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The elven army had marched for days to reach the monstrous fort of Helm's Deep. We now stood, bows ready, on the outer walls. I stared out at the approaching foe. Thousands of tiny lit torches could be seen in the distance. There was still quite a while till they reached the fort.
I stood proud and strong, but inside, mind was a mess. I wasn't scared; I'd faced death many times before now. I didn't fear it; I almost welcomed it. My life, in the space of just a few weeks, had been ruined. I had nothing to live for anymore. My reason for living was none. If I didn't die in battle, then I would succumb to grief. A swift death in battle is my choice as opposed to withering away.
It was hard to believe that my reason for living was dead. She had been young, by elvish standards. She had seen much and lived a life no one should have lived before I found her. I don't know why I did it, but I saved her and she returned the favor in a way I am eternally grateful for. She gave me life. I had lost much before I met her but she showed me that there was a reason I should live. I never understood it then but now I do. She was that reason.
In these last few hours of life I have left before battle I shall tell you the story of my life after I saved her or rather she saved me.
I Haldir, March Warden of the Lothlorien Guard, a beloved husband and a devoted father will tell you the story of my wife and how we saved each other.
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Luineraugwen: So, what do you think. Stupid, slow, pathetic, good? Tell me.