Chapter 8

I still don't understand what you said about Naraku hiding his heart," Suzume said to Sango, "How is that possible".

"Naraku is a half demon, though he was born human," Sango answered, "He reconstructs his body, removing any weakness that he had. And replacing it with more power. It's at a point where his heart is his only weakness.

"So if we can destroy his heart we destroy Naraku," Suzume stated.

"Correct," Sango answered, "Naraku created a separate vessel for his heart. Hiding it where it can not be found".

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"Sango, Suzume," Kreszentia stated, "I'm here to bring you to King Elessar. Please follow me".

Kreszentia lead Sango and Suzume up past the last defensive wall. And she continued on heading towards a large, white tree in the centre of the courtyard. Right by the courtyard stood what looked to be the king. Two knights in armour behind him, and a woman to his side. Kreszentia stopped in front of him.

"My lord," Kreszentia stated, "The two women who appeared in that light are to see you".

"Alright then, your dismissed," the king said, "Can I get your names?"

"Sango".

"Suzume Higurashi".

"Why have you appeared?" the king asked.

"We had no intention of coming here," Sango answered, "We do not know where here is".

"I see," he answered, "If you do not know why can you tell me how you arrived here".

"Neither of us can specifically say," Sango answered.

"We just wanted to return to our lives," Suzume added.

"I understand your position," the king answered, "But I, Aragorn, King of Gondor. Can not do much to help you".

"That's understandable," Sango replied, "Though is it possible that you direct us to someone that can?"

"Actually, my kingdom isn't in a position to help you at the moment," Aragorn answered, "We might have something in the library that can help you".

"So then, why are you not in a position to help us," Suzume asked curiously.

"We are at war," Aragorn answered, "With an opponent that just keeps returning for more. Twice now we have stopped them from destroying middle earth, and twice we stopped them. The second time we did extensive damage to their lands. And now they are more powerful than ever. For their leader, whoever he is has gained control of an army of balrogs".

"Balrogs," Suzume stated, "What are they?"

"Demons made of fire," Aragorn answered, "Our forces do not have a way to kill them".

"I may have one," Sango stated.

"Do you mind if I ask what it is?" King Aragorn asked.

"When I appeared here I had a large boomerang with me," Sango stated, "Correct?"

"That is correct," Aragorn answered, "Though I do not see what importance that has".

"It's made from the bones of demons," Sango answered, "It will likely cut right through them".

"If you can get close enough to use it," Aragorn replied, "Possibly".

"I think your slightly underestimating it's capabilities," Sango replied, "Do you mind if I demonstrate its abilities?"

"Go right ahead," Aragorn answered, "Bring her that boomerang".

Five minutes later and two guards returned carrying the boomerang. Sango merely lifted it like she normally did, surprising everyone with how easy she made it look. Sango proceed to show her weapon. She shocked everyone again when she had thrown it, and a third time when she caught it.

"I see that you have a method of quickly killing a balrog provided you are telling the truth in its ability to cut through," Aragorn stated, "You wouldn't be enough to stop the Balrogs alone".

"Let me prove that I'm capable of destroying the balrogs," Sango stated, "If I find a way to destroy the balrogs, and help you end this war. Can you help us return to our world".

"That is a good deal," Aragorn stated, "Once you prove that you can destroy even one balrog we have a deal".

The guards steadied themselves, griping their weapons firmly. Sango and Suzume took a step back, looking like they were betrayed. Aragorn turned and faced his two guards. "What are you two doing?"

"My lord," the guard stated, "Look up".

What Aragorn saw, confused him at first. But then he realised what it was. He saw the Balrog. Though he didn't remember any wings on the one Gandalf fought in the previous war. Aragorn ordered the city to take shelter, everyone but Sango ran for cover. The balrog landed right in front of Sango. As if she was its only challenger.

Sango lifted her Hiraikotsu, readying it for the upcoming fight. While the balrog closed in summoning its whip, and lashing out with it. Only to be blocked by the Hiraikotsu, Sango then charged in close before the whip can attack a second time. Throwing her giant boomerang directly at the balrog. Splitting the balrog in two pieces, three when it return to Sango.

"I guess that was a little to convenient for you I guess," Aragorn commented.

"I did not tell it to attack if that's what you implying," Sango replied.

"I doubt that there is any humans left in their service," Aragorn answered, "After the last was we made allies with all men that had fought against us".

"I'm curious," Sango stated, "What kind of numbers your facing".

"Hundreds of thousands of orks, and around a hundred balrogs," Aragorn answered, "They managed to build to build the army over the three years, no matter what we did to slow them down. And they had quietly started to rebuild their fortresses ten years ago. We hadn't known of the threat until it was to late. Not often do we travel there".

"I have some companions that should of came over as well," Sango stated, "All with the ability to destroy the balrogs".

"I see," Aragorn replied, "I'll search the city for them, that about all I can do".

"Thank you," Sango replied.

"I have some duties to attend to," Aragorn said, "I take my leave".

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"I have just spoke to King Elessar," Kreszentia spoke to Sango and Suzume.

"What of it?" Sango asked.

"You do realise that deal made you a soldier of Gondor right?" Kreszentia asked.

"Not really," Sango answered, "But it makes sense I guess".

"He has your orders," Kreszentia stated, "A company is moving out in two days and your to head out with them".

"Okay," Sango muttered, "What about Suzume?"

"She has been asked to help out in the healing grounds," Kreszentia answered.

(A/N): I have remember seeing a theory about the possibility of balrogs having wings. Other than that, I don't think I have anything else to say.