So it begins. I had known I was going to have to fight for some time now. A few minutes ago I had been waiting on the edge of this battle for our fortress. I do not know what is worse, waiting for the battle to start, or fighting. Arrows flying, swords flashing, the night seems like it will never end. The rain falls on my helmet, and my armor, staining it with rust. I fear I shall not last the night. And I don't think I will. You do not know what it is like to have Sarumans creatures of mud and slime come at you with swords swinging, ready to kill you and and everyone else.You do not know what it is like to watch your neighbors and friends die. I fear for the safety of my mother, and sister. Life, I fear shall end soon. Unlike Lady Eowyn, I fear death. In fact, it has scared me so much lately that I have not been able to sleep. I feel like life is crashing down on my head.