Authors Note: So quick update, smaller chapter. But never fear, there is far more to come. Babies, and marriages, and meeting up with the rest of the fellowship. So don't worry more Eomer love. Let me know what you think about this chapter. Love you all :)
Libby fell asleep in his arms, her head on his chest. Their hair mingled together, and Eomer slept better than he had in a long time. They woke in the middle of the night, just before sunrise, and Eomer took her again. This time was slow, far slower than before. Libby thought she might die from the slowness, when he finally rolled over, allowing her to be on top. They went faster after that, and Libby cried out again in pleasure soon after. When she woke, to the sun rising, she lay alone. Eomer had been up for a while, he'd left her clean clothes on the table, and a bowl of water to wash with.
Libby got cleaned up, and headed outside. She found Eomer chatting with the men, eating beside the fire. He winked at her, and beckoned her over. She sat next to him, and Gama passed her a bowl. She dug in hungrily, and drank a lot of water. She knew she might not get the chance later. Eomer watched her intently. There was no point insisting that she should sit out, on the chance that she could be with child. He would just have to keep her safe. Libby saddled up her horse. She pulled on her leather vest and chainmail. She strapped her knife on, it laid against her leg. She strapped her axe to her back. She rode to Eomer, standing at the front of the charge. He rounds his horse, and canters up and down the lines of men. 'Move out! Move out!' He shouted, coming back to his place by Libby. Theoden started the charge, slowly at first but gathering speed. 'Ride! Ride now for Gondor!' They rode hard and fast, hoping beyond hope that they would reach Gondor in time. Every now and then Libby would take Eomer's hand and he would reassure her. Not that she was worried. Only frightened of losing him.
It didn't take them long to reach Minas Tirith. 'Eomer, take your Eored down the left flank ... Gamling! Follow the King's banner down the centre. Grimbold, take your company right, after we pass the wall. Forth, and fear no darkness!' Theoden cried. Libby followed Eomer and they rushed into battle. Libby swung her axe at any orc she came upon. She stabbed with her knife, hacking off limbs making it easier for others to take them down. She saw Eomer, thrusting his spear into an orc. Taking down more with his sword. She grinned and took out more. Slowly but surely, they gained the upper hand. The orcs began to retreat towards the river. 'Drive them into the river!' Eomer roared. Libby watched Theoden call to his men to make the city safe. Libby turned to watch the retreating ranks of orcs, and found enormous elephant like creatures in their place. 'Mumakil!' Someone screamed. Eomer ordered them back into place and they crashed against the first line. Libby stabbed and hacked some more, fighting alongside Eomer, making sure that he didn't fall. Helping Gama take some of the men out. Before long the enemy was crushed. Libby was shocked by the arrival of Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli with a ghost army. She grinned and took of an orcs head.
Libby sat wearily in the hall of Gondor. Eomer was next to her, they were watching Aragorn. 'If Sauron had the Ring, we would know it.' Aragorn said. '
It's only a matter of time. He has suffered a defeat, yes, but behind the walls of Mordor our enemy is regrouping.' Gandalf said wearily. '
Let him stay there. Let him rot. Why should we care?' Gimli said, sitting in the stewards chair. Gandalf looks stricken, almost as if he has committed some terrible crime. 'Because ten thousand Orcs now stand between Frodo and Mount Doom. I've sent him to his death.' Gandalf shook his head in despair.
'No.' Aragorn said. 'There's still hope for Frodo. He needs time and safe passage across the Plains of Gorgoroth. We can give him that.' He told them, his shoulders set, his face determined. 'How?' Asked Gandalf incredulously. 'Draw out Sauron's armies - empty his lands. Then we gather our full strength and march on the Black Gate.' Aragorn said. Gimli choked on his pipe, and Eomer stood up, taking Libby with him. 'We cannot achieve victory through strength of arms' he said. '
Not for ourselves ... But we can give Frodo his chance if we keep Sauron's eye fixed upon us. Keep him blind to all else that moves.' Aragorn said, relaying the plan. Gandalf looked unconvinced. 'A diversion... Sauron will suspect a trap. He will not take the bait!' Gandalf protested. '
Certainty of death. Small chance of success. What are we waiting for?' Asked Gimli, grinning. Libby grinned back, and Legolas laughed.
They rode out, Libby was with Pippin, and she rode hard on the heels of Aragorn. 'Let the lord of the Black Land come forth; let justice be done upon him.' Aragorn shouted. The gates creaked open, revealing an enormous army. 300,000 orcs at least. 'Pull back! Pull back!' Aragorn roared, and retreated swiftly back their small army. Libby watched as the men backed up, unnerved by the enormity of the orcs army. Aragorn rode to the front. 'Hold your ground - hold your ground! Sons of Gondor - of Rohan ... my brothers! I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come when the courage of Men fails; when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship; but it is not this day - an hour of wolves and shattered shields, when the Age of Men comes crashing down - but it is not this day! This day we fight! By all that you hold dear on this good earth - I bid you stand! Men of the West!' Libby shouted in agreement and she dismounted. She stood solidly next to Aragorn and Merry and Pippin. Gimli and Legolas were next to her. 'Never thought I'd die fighting side by side with an elf.' Gimli muttered. '
What about side by side with a friend?' Legolas asked, looking down at him. '
Aye - I could do that.' Gimli said, smiling. Libby laughed. Aragorn turned towards them, and looking at Merry and Pippin, he said, 'for Frodo.' He turned and charged forwards. 'For Frodo!' Libby roared with Merry and Pippin following Aragorn. Gimli, Legolas, Gandalf and Eomer followed. The rest ran forward too, eager for battle.
Libby crushed skulls, and hacked off limbs. She slit throats and staved in chests. She spun here, there and everywhere. She moved so fast she was a blur. There was a hideous screech, and Libby looked up to see another Nazgul. Before she knew it, there were eagles in the sky. One plummeted down and ripped into the monster's neck. 'Eagles!' Pippin cried in disbelief. He looked up, 'the eagles are coming, eagles are coming!' He shouted joyfully. Libby grinned and continued fighting. She hacked at anything that came near her. She helped Gimli take down a massive orc, and chopped off an orcs head that was running towards Merry. There was a crash and a roar, and Libby looked up in astonishment.
She watched as the tower of Sauron crumbled, mount doom exploded, and the ground fell away beneath the orcs. She grinned. But then she realised, that Frodo and Sam would never escape the explosion. Suddenly she felt as though she had been winded. All the air had left her body, and she cried out. Eomer was at her side in a second. Gimli understood though, and he sat next to her, crying unashamedly. Gandalf jumped on an eagle, and he soared off, two more following. Libby realised he was going to look for Frodo and Sam.
Libby climbed onto the horse, and Eomer got on behind her. He held her close, Libby was weeping, and he was worried. Gimli and Legolas stayed close to her, and they rode back to Minas Tirith. Eomer dismounted and helped her down, he took her to the houses of healing, where they sewed up a small wound in her thigh, and bathed a cut on her head. Then they stumbled to some chambers, and Eomer helped her take off her battle gear. She laid down on the bed and slept solidly. 'Libby!' Gimli shouted, shaking her shoulder. Libby shot up, and came face to face with Legolas. 'Gandalf found Frodo and Sam!' Gimli said, tugging her out of bed. Libby jumped up joyfully, not bothering to put shoes on, and ran with Gimli and Legolas to the rooms of healing. Frodo was laughing, hugging Merry and Pippin. Libby rushed over and gave him a massive hug. 'Oh Frodo!' She cried, tears streaming down her face. 'You did it!' Frodo hugged her back. And Libby noticed Sam. She hugged him too, and kissed his cheeks. Aragorn came in and the fellowship was complete again.
