Not mine, don't sue. This fic is from Aragorn's point of view and is based on a moment from the film 'The Two Towers' so spoiler warning if you have neither seen the films or read the books, in which case stop read fanfic and do so.
On the way to Edoras
We were riding towards Edoras and the inevitable confrontation with the enslaved King and the one who was enslaving him. I can't say I relish walking into cursed Halls but we have no choice. We must free Theoden from Saruman's wiles. If we are to fight the gathering darkness Rohan must have a strong King. Our allies in this war are few and we must do all we can to protect those we have.
The horses ate up the miles to Edoras. It would not be long now, powers were shifting and allies were changing sides. It is hard to know who to trust in these troubled times but trust we must. We had to make a move and a stand against the darkness. I can't say that I am happy to find that I am one Sauron fears. However, I always knew that if I ever took up the mantle to which my birth entitles me then I would gain enemies as well as allies and in these times we all do what we can as well as what we must to keep the light alive.
If I am to be one Sauron fears then so be it. I will fight and my name will be one to fear. There are many battles to fight and I see much blood spilt in the coming days. Our first battle will be inside the Hall of Meduseld. It will not be a fight that can be fought with sword or strength of arms. This fight is not mine but the one after it will be and the one after that.
I will fight and we will win.
By Amanda Lindsay