Chapter 9- Control the Chaos!

The next morning after everything had been packed up, I tied EverLost to Arod,"Now EverLost, you're going to walk with Arod today. You don't mind do you?"

Not at all she replied Arod has been nothing but kind to me since he arrived to the stables back in the city.

"Good!" I tried to be peppy. But last night still lingered in my mind. EverLost seemed to sense something but she didn't ask.

I walked back up to Legolas,"Okay They're set."

Legolas took my hand and Théoden gave the call to move out. We were just about five meters ahead of the long line of people. Legolas and I walked and walked. Talking mainly about simple things Legolas grasped my hand in his as he helped me up onto a rock and looked out on the landscape. Something came over me, a feeling if dread,"Legolas something bad is about to happen-"

Suddenly we heard Gamling scream,"Wargs!"

I turned to see a wolf-like beast- apparently the Warg- throw Hama away from it. It turned to Gamling. The two warriors clashed. I leapt from our lookout point and fired an arrow, felled the Warg first and throwing it's rider to the ground.

I saw Aragorn appear running atop the ridge. Legolas bared down on the Orc and sliced his throat,"A scout!" I watched as Aragorn ran back to warn the others.

I heard as the group was reduced to a panic- their screams didn't help! Legolas grabbed my shoulders,"Go with the group!"

"I can fight," I snarled, not at him exactly...

But he snapped right back,"Go! They will need your help more than we will! Go!" okay, so not helping me! That made me think of last night! He noticed my face falling,"Protect them, please."

He pushed me back and I took off reluctantly. I saw Gimli heading my way with EverLost galloping with them-still tethered! I ran and jumped onto EverLost's back before I grabbed the rope and screamed out,"Break!" in the Ancient Language.

Go! We're gonna help the innocent people! Go EverLost whinnied and galloped off the way she had come. I have to protect them, maybe this wasn't my destined battle.

I turned to see Legolas running across the plain to the top of another ridge, overlooking a vast plain- over the next hill come a large number of Warg Riders, barking and kicking up dust as they rode. My eyes widened and I whispered,"Oh shit."

I turned back and saw Éowyn trying to help the people move away from battle,"Make for lower ground!"

EverLost and I galloped to the front, I need to calm them, Rear so I can get their attention.

EverLost made it to the front, and reared and whinnied loudly,"Stop!" I yelled. The people froze," Do not panic- that will only make it worse. If we want to get to Helm's Deep we need to work together!" I jumped off EverLost,"Partner up with someone and stick to them. Each of you help each other. If you do run into any trouble one other group should help- but no more," I walked over to Éowyn," Éowyn shall lead us to Helm's Deep. Now Let's move out."

Everyone quietly did what I asked (or really ordered) I ran back to EverLost and jumped onto her back,"Hah!"

She reared again and cantered forward, after a small group on foot- that Eowyn was leading. Those with horses followed behind me and mixed in with the rest of the train of people. But after about half an hour, I dropped back, Fiona had fallen an twisted her ankle. I asked EverLost to halt and then climbed down. Fiona had tears in her eyes and her ankle had swollen a bit. I bit my lip, and looked at Halley,"I can heal her when we get to Helm's Deep. But for know she'll have to ride on EverLost."

Halley nodded, and I touched EverLost's muzzle"Would you mind carrying Fiona here?"

EverLost shook her head, A child? I fear nothing from a child. Her mother may ride me as well. But only them.

I smiled,"Alright you too," I turned to the two females,"Let's get you on EverLost."

Halley got on first and then Fiona, I patted EverLost's neck,"All you have to do is tell her what to do okay?"

"Okay," Halley said," Thank you Dusky."

I smiled," no problem," I said," now walk on."

EverLost started slowly forward. I walked next to her.

The line of Rohirrim stretched far behind us. I looked up as cries of delight filled my ears," Helm's Deep," Someone cried.

I smiled in relief, after everything I had gone through in the last few hours, I was happy to see Helm's Deep. i patted EverLost's shoulder,"We made it."

Everyone began running for the fort. I changed forms and trotted with EverLost.

When we finally reached the fort soldiers opened the doors.

I gasped,the roads were lined with the soldiers and people of Rohan- all those of the land of Rohan who were driven from their homes have taken refuge here.

Soldiers had manned the battlements around the Helm's deep wall. People continued to flow in...inside the walls it was chaotic.

I followed Eothain and Freda in human form, someone's scent passed by me. I froze,"Eothain. I think your-"

Éothain and Freda ran through the masses,"Mama!"

" Éothain! Freda," A woman cried as the three hugged.

I came up to them,"I see you two have already found her."

The woman looked up,"hello I am Morwen. Eothain and Freda are my children."

I smiled,"My name is Dusky. It is nice to meet you. I'm glad you and your children are together again."

Freda whispered into her mother's ear,"Momma, she's an Ancient One."

Morwen patted her daughters head,"Thank you for looking after them."

I crossed my arms,"Think nothing of it Morwen, now if you'll excuse me I must keep a promise to a friend of mine."

I walked towards the place where they were keeping the horses and found Halley just then climbing off of EverLost. I helped her bring Freda off and then healed the sprain. It was easy and didn't require a massive amount of energy. So both of us actually walked away from the healing. I grabbed a piece of bread I had taken from my plate that morning and ate it as if I hadn't eaten all day. EverLost turned to me,As to put deal- I do not wish to leave you. You have taught me that not all humans are bad. Will you please allow me to stay?

I smiled and patted her head,"Of course EverLost. I would love that."

I left a dew hours later when I heard Gamling cry,"Make way for the king!"

I ran a fast as I could, looking for Legolas and the others. I met Éowyn and she broke into a run as well, we met the returning soldiers. The horsemen rode into Helm's Deep and up the roads, "Make way for Théoden," Gamling kept saying," Make way for the king!"

Éowyn and I ran through the city to meet them. Éowyn surveyed their numbers quickly,"So few. So few of you have returned."

Théoden turned to her, finding his words. He averted his gaze as much as possible," Our people are safe,"He turned to assist a wounded soldier who was riding with him,"We have paid for it with many lives."

Gimli solemnly approached Éowyn and I," My lady... Dusky..."
We turned to him, worried.

"Lord Aragorn ... where is he?" that's when I noticed that he was in fact missing. Gimli looked pained, and said words I never want to hear ever again,"He fell."

I was in shock, my eyes widened and my mouth dropped open. I couldn't stand anymore and fell to the ground hitting my knees on the hard stone. I felt tears on my face and strong arms picked me up, Ryan... He had fought, there were scratches all over him.

I had no idea he had stayed to fight ... Ryan carried me to a nearly deserted area of the fort. Then he say me down and left. I was still crying when he returned with Legolas... Wait how on earth did he know about me and Legolas! I didn't tell him. And I didn't tell Gimli or Aragorn... Too soon. I cried harder. Ryan left and Legolas sat down next to me,"Dusky..."

I shook my head,"Why him... Why him! First we thought we'd lost Gandalf. But then we actually lost Boromir! I wouldn't be able to take it if we actually did loose Aragorn!"

Legolas held me,"Hush Dusky, we do not know if he truly is dead."

"Then why on earth are you not looking for him?"

Legolas sighed,"Because if he is alive he was swept downriver, an Théoden wanted us to leave right away."

I buried my face in Legolas' chest," Please promise me he is alive. Please?"

Legolas kissed the top of my head,"You know I cannot do that."

I muttered,"God, please don't let him be dead. Please send me a sign. Show me that he's okay," But no sign came. Nothing but Legolas' confused look.

After everything, this made me so unsure of myself. I thought of Aragorn in battle and then dieing and anger at the ones who killed him grew. I may not have been sure of myself then. But I was going to make those who took Aragorn away from us pay with their lives.

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