Gandalf and the mysterious demon brought the three deeper into the Fangorn forest. As they walked Gandalf continued to talk. "One stage of your journey is over, and another begins. War has come to Rohan," he said as they weaved through the trees. "We must ride to Edoras at all speed." Gandalf whistled into the open plains. A white mare rode over the hills towards them.

Legolas recognized the beauty. "That is one of the Mearas, unless my eyes are cheated by some spell," Legolas looked at the enchanted beasts before him.

"I will see you at Edoras," the mysterious demons said as he disappeared in the shadows of the woods.

"Shadowfax ," Gandalf looked him over. "He is the Lord of all Horses, and he has been my friend through my dangers." He walked forward and pet Shadowfax's neck. Mounting thier journey took them deep into the south, across the plains of Rohan and into the Westfold till they came to the River Snow Bourn. And then to Edoras.

*** *** ***

Gollum, Sam, Frodo and Kirara climbed a cliff till they saw the Black Gates of Mordor. Gollum cowardice in fear at the sight of the Gates. Sam and Frodo went for a closer looked, and the sight before them scared them. Then a spark of pink caught their eyes to the left. Sam wanted to run to that direction, but Frodo stopped him. "But she will die," Sam looked in desperation. But Frodo's hand never wavered.

A Ringwraith stepped before her about to cut her down. "SAURON IS THIS ALL YOU HAVE?" she yelled out looking down the wraith. "KILLING ME WON'T GET YOU YOUR HEARTS DESIRE SAURON. THE JEWEL IS BUT A SHELL OF WHAT IT ONCE WAS."

The wraith backed off, and the Black Gates mourned open. Out stepped a warrior, covered in plate, his eyes burning with fire, and the great eye starring right at her; Frodo thought for sure he would look at him. "Ah, Miko, it has been soo long since I saw you last," the warrior responded.

The conversation was so close that they could hear it, but barely. "I am surprised you recognized me Naraku, ten thousand years is far too long," she sneered. "So more puppets, this is what you do in your spare time. Do not think your toy amuses me Naraku."

"It is Sauron now, Miko," he chuckled darkly. "Bring her within the gates. She will be tied before my eye. I will enjoy breaking you, Miko, before I get my wish." A fell beast flapped from his position on the gate and carried Kagome away. She was now here.

Farewell Frodo Baggins, for when we meet in the next life she whispered to him. Tears fell as the Gates of Mordor slammed shut.

"She is gone," Sam looked down. "Why did she have to go? We could have saved her."

Frodo looked to Sam. "This is what she wanted," he said sadly. "Her mistake is through those gates. She wanted to fix what pain she caused us."

"My Old Gaffer would have a thing or two to say if he could see us now," he looked back up at the gates. They could not get in, and would not dare go in the same gates as Kagome; with what they saw beyond it.

Gollum crawled forward and crouched next to Frodo. "Master says to show him the way into Mordor," he whispered. "So goof Smeagol does, master says so."

Frodo looked up and at the guards on the top. "I did," he sighed. Gollum told them of a tunnel in which to go into, instead of going through the gate. It was the only way to get the ring in safely.

*** *** ***

"Edoras and the Golden Hall of Meduseld," Gandalf said as they came to a stop a few miles outside of the village/town. Their town was small, but that was because so few remained within their walls as they patrolled plains on mounts. "There dwells Theoden, King of Rohan, whose mind is overthrown. Saruman's hold over King Theoden is now very strong." Gandalf looked over to his companions. "Be careful what you say," he then looked back to the wall, "do not look for welcome here."

They urged their mounts to the walls. This was their stop before the battle against Saruman the White. Aragorn was first to slow up to the gates, followed by Legolas and Gimli who where followed by Gandalf. Aragorn watched as the banner of the Horse Master's fell to the ground in a heap, blown and tumbled in the wind. They rode through and saw how the people suffered because of Saruman's poison upon the king. It did not take them long to reach the castle which rested upon the mountain.

Gandalf lead the way, and were parted by mounted soldiers. Aragorn looked up to see a woman in white standing there waiting for whomever she saw coming through the gates. When Aragorn looked down, he turned back to see the woman who has but disappeared. They walked up and they were greeted by the guards. "Ah," he said smiling at them.

The guard looked unamused. "I cannot allow you before Theoden King so armed, Gandalf Greyhame," he said without a tone in his voice. The smiled washed away from Gandalf's face. "By order of Grima Wormtongue."

Gandalf nodded at this, he then looked at his companions to relinquish their weapons. The stripped off their weapons and handed them to the guards. Gandalf stood their waiting for them to be disarmed. "Your staff," he requested.

Gandalf looked at him and then his staff. "You would not part an old man from his walking stick," he asked. The guard rolled his eyes at this and then lead them into the main chambers. The watched as a man dressed in black whispered to the king. The group turned back when they heard the doors close, yet still walk forward.

"The courtesy of your hall is somewhat lessened of late," Gandalf said as he approached the thrown. "Theoden King." Gandalf watched as he whispered again into the kings ear.

"Why should I welcome you," Theoden asked, his voice weak, "Gandalf Stormcrow?"

The king looked towards the man in black. "A just question, my liege," he rose fromhis spot. "Late is the hour, in which this conjurer chooses to appear. Lathspell I name him. Ill news is an ill guest."

"Be silent," Gandalf glared at the man; he knew is was Wormtongue. keep your forked tounge behind your teeth. i have not passed through fire and death to bandy crooked words with a witless worm." He brandished his staff.

"His Staff," Wormtongue looked in horror and then looked around the room. "I told you to take the wizard's staff," he said in fear. The men came out from the sides and surrounded the group. They attacked the group.

"Theoden," Gandalf called out as he walked towards the King, "Son on Thengel, too long have you sat in the Shadows."

Once the men was down, they stood their ground behind Gandalf. Gimli went over to Wormtongue and pinned him to the ground. "I would stay still if I were you," he suggested in Wormtongue's horror.

"Hearken to me!" Gandalf said as the court moved behind him. Stretching out his hand, Gandalf spoke softly. "I release you," he concentrated on the magic, "from the spell."

Theoden laughs. "You have no power here," he spoke clearly. "Gandalf the Grey." Gandalf removed his grey cloak to show his white. Theoden jumped back in his chair in fear.

"I will draw you, Saruman, as poison is drawn from a wound,"he said as the power flaired around him. He pointed his staff and Theodon attempted to tighten his firsts to relieve the pain. Aragorn stopped a woman, telling her to wait as Gandalf continued.

"If I go, Theoden dies," the unmistakeable voice of Saruman spoke.

"Well then, I guess it is a good thing I called on the last of her power then," everyone turned to see the mysterious demon followed by a spectra.

Legolas' eyes widened. "Kagome," he whispered. Held back by Aragorn as he tried to go to her.

"You are supposed to be before Sauron," Theoden's eyes widened.

"My mistakes are my own, White Wizard," she spoke, her voice heavenly and echoed slightly. "You have harmed these people for the last, Saruman." She stepped before Gandalf and to the right side. She looked over the king. Closing her eyes, her hands glowed a light pink. Placing it on the king's shoulder it engulfed his body. "No longer shall he die, for his ailment is cured for the time."

In control, Saruman threw the king at Gandalf, only to be knocked from his control. The woman, released from Aragorn's hands, ran to the king. Kagome smiled, and looked at the mysterious demon. "This is the last time you many call me, Balrog, for any other time it would be easier for Sauron to break me," she looked at her friend. "Farewell, Frodo is well. He has made it to the Black Gates; now he is almost there." She disappeared.

Legolas fell to his knees. She was gone. In the hands of the enemy. Aragorn knelt by his friend. "Nalyë maravë Legolas?" (Are you well?) he asked in whisper.

Legolas looked at him lost. "Lá, lú avan envinyataharwë. Melinyes," )No, Time will not heal this wound. I love her.) Aragorn was not shocked to hear him admit this. "Vá cenrya ata.")I will not see her again.)

Placing his hand on his shoulder. "Tulcarya, selmammë cenrya ata," (She is strong, we will see her) he helped Legolas back to his feet.

They watched as the king returned to his real self. "I know your face," he looked at the woman before him, who was smiling. "Eowyn," he smiled. "Eowyn," he repeated. He then looked at Gandalf curious. "Gandalf?"

"Breathe the free air again, my friend," he looked serious.

"Dark have been my dreams of late," the king stood before his court.

"Your fingers would remember their old strength better," Gandalf informed him, "if they grasped your sword." A guard came forward and held the sheathed sword before the king. Touching it lightly, before he grasped it; he slowly drew the sword from sheath.

The king eyed his sword, looking the blade over before finally his glaring eyes turned to Wormtongue. The king ordered his men to throw him out of his throne room. That is what they did, down the very steps he walked in. He looked up to the kind who slowly made his way down the steps. "I've only ever served you, my lord," he backed away from the murderous king."

"Your leechcraft would have had me crawling," the king said as he slowly got feeling back to his legs to walk once more, "on all fours like a beast!"

"Send me not from your sight," Wormtongue begged.

The king bought up his sword, Aragorn rushed in to stop him. "No, my lord! No, my lord," he said as he held the kings hand from striking the leechcrafter. "Let him go. Enough blood has been spilt on his account." Wormtongue fled through the crowd.

"Hail, Theoden King!" the crowd announced, and bowed before him. His people.

The king looked over his people, and then turned back to the court. He eyes looking for one in particular. "Where is Theodred?" he asked. "Where is my son?" dread taking him.

*** *** ***

Kagome awoke, looking over the Black Gates of Mordor. She could see the White City of Gondor in the distance. Her blond hair was soot covered, and her raven bangs had lost their shine. She crystal blue eyes were ringed with red since the tears have fallen. She had repeated over and over, she has done the right thing. Soon everyone's suffering will be over, she would not let him win.

She could here his chuckling behind her. "The last of your powers, besides that of the jewel, have finally been spent," he came up behind her; pulling back her hair. "To bad for Saruman, he enjoyed his little pet. Soon he shall fall too with these fools and nothing shall stand in my way of ruling everything."

Kagome spit on his puppets armor. "Do not forget the demons of the other realm, Naraku," she sneered at him. "Sesshomaru will not let you passed the White City. His army will come and destroy yours, but you will never see it. Both of us will be dead long before then."

"So you think little Miko, so you think," he back handed her; her restraints were keeping her from falling to the floor. "You will break soon enough, and I shall have me wish."

"I WILL NEVER BREAK!" Kagome yelled. The puppet laughed, as the eye watched.

This was her choice. Her mistake. And it has taken ten thousand years to fix. Because she was not strong enough to fix it in the first place.