hey sorry about the really late update i lost my plot bunnies but dont worry I got them back yay anyway I hope you like this chapter :D

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Chapter 14 – The Ants go Marching

So where here at helms deep, getting everyone settled in and waiting for the men to return. Of course I am praying to God that everyone is alright. My vision last night has got me frightened. Watching Aragorn fall off a cliff scares me. Boromir fighting for his life to protect everyone from harm, God I love the man. Everything about him makes me blush and since that night only a couple of days ago I finally understand why girls like the bad boy with rippling muscles. Of course his tough outer exterior hides the sweet, nice, caring man.

A horn blew and someone yelling to open the gates. I looked up to see a crowd surrounding the returning men. I squeezed through the crowd to find Gimli talking to Eowyn.

"He fell my lady." My eyes widened as Eowyn held back tears.

"Who fell Gimli?" I inquired.

"Fey" I turned to see Boromir, he had a few injuries. "Aragorn had fallen off a cliff. We could not find a body." My eyes widened even more. Knowing that it could happen is scary but when it comes true it really hits you, hard. Tears formed in my eyes. And I did what any person would do in this situation, run. I ran to the top of the wall and to the farthest corner. I did not know if I was being followed nor did I care. I stopped and just burst out in tears.

"Angela..." I jumped. Hannah had startled me, appearing out of nowhere. She just came and sat next to me not saying a word, just sitting there while I cry my built up emotions. As soon as I stopped she spoke calmly to me.

"You feel better now?" Placing her arm around my shoulders.

"Yeah... yeah I do, thanks."

"Hakuna matata. Now do you want to tell me what's on your mind? Or do I have to beat it out of you?" we both laughed.

"I don't know where to start. Because so much has happened to me within the last two months, first off was being transported here to middle earth. Finding out I am actually from here and is Aragorn's sister no-less. At first I was so excited about it but then everything about me started to change, like my memory of home, friends and family. It feels as though it doesn't exist like it was a very long dream I had and is now slowly fading away. And I don't understand why." There was a brief pause. Then I continued.

"Then there are the visions I keep having. Confusing me. I don't know what they want me to do. Because it switches from future to past and sometimes there are things from the present. I don't know why I'm being shown this. Like I guess if I have a vision of the present I could tell someone. But those of the future I don't know what to do. I have to be careful of that stuff. And then there's you."

"Me?"

"Yes, you are stuck here just like me and I feel obligated to protect you from harm. And now we will never see our families aver again." I burst out crying again. Man I've become a softy lately. Hannah just hugged me.

"Maybe we should talk to Gandalf when he gets here."

"Yeah that sounds like a good idea."

****the next day ****

I've been trying to keep myself busy since we arrived at helms deep. Giving out food to the villagers and whatnot. It was time for me to have a break. So I went up to the wall and sat on the ledge. I opened my shoulder bag. (And yes I know I still have it) only to find my too packets of cigarettes still there. I pulled one out with my lighter and lit it. It felt so good to have some with me right now.

I sighed and stared off into the distance. I saw a flash of white.

It was dark and raining. There I was standing in battle position waiting for the enemy to climb the wall of helms deep. Arrows flying to and fro. Ladders slowly covering the wall. Then an explosion. I looked in the direction where the explosion came from to see a giant crater in the wall. Uruks stormed into the keep. When I saw Hannah down there fighting for her life. I tried running to her to help her with battle when I saw her get surrounded. Her scream filled the air. Then nothing. The Uruks moved to the next target and I saw her fall to her knees blood dripping from everywhere. She looked directly at me and mouthed the words I'm sorry.

A tear rolled down my cheek as I came back to reality. I just saw my best friend die. That's when I heard a commotion at the keep. I ran down to see what was going on when I saw the most amazing thing. A man riding on a horse into helms deep.

"Where is he? Get out of my way! I'm going to kill him!" screamed Gimli surfing through the crowd. Then suddenly embracing the man. "Bless you, laddie!."

The man moved off towards the hall where the king has resided, and I followed trying to see his face. When he ran into Legolas.

"You look terrible." I heard Legolas say. He turned his head to the side. Then I realised who it was. Aragorn. I ran into a full sprint.

"ARAGORN!" I yelled as he turned around and I latched my arms around him. Then I heard him groan. Suddenly realising he was injured. "Oh my god! You're hurt."

"Yes fey now I must go see king Théoden." And he tried to push passed him.

"Aragorn. This is yours." Legolas said in Elvish. And handed him a pendant.

"Thank you." Replying back in the same language and continued into the hall.

"Was that Aragorn" I heard Boromir say behind me. I smiled as he said that and followed him into the hall.

"All Isengard is emptied." Aragorn said to the king.

"How many?" Théoden questioned.

"Ten thousand strong at least."

"Ten thousand? And there heading this way?" I asked frantically. Aragon just nodded.

"It is an army bred for a single purpose:" Théoden moved closer. "To destroy the world of men. They will be here by night fall." Shock grew on the king's face. And it did on everyone in the room.

"If that is true them we must leave here and attack Isengard while its defences are away." Announced Boromir.

"No we cannot do that it is too dangerous. What about the women and children that are here. Are we to leave them to die as we go. But we cannot stay here what if my vision comes true?" I argued.

"Vision?" Théoden question. "You can see into the future?"

"Umm yes my lord. I can."

"Fey what did you see in your vision?" inquired Aragorn.

"Well it was raining, and there were shouts or battle cries coming from outside the wall. I looked over the wall only to see thousands of Uruks trying to climb the wall. And then an explosion and there was a massive hole in the Deeping wall. " Tears filled up my eyes as I remembered the vision. The memory of Hannah dying in front of me. I could barely hold my composure.

Théoden walked towards the entrance and yelled "Let them come!"

We were at the causeway watching the men fortify the doors.

"What are you planning to do" I said.

"We will cover the causeway and the gate from above" he said, "no army has ever breached the Deeping wall or set foot inside the Hornburg and never will!" he looked at me when he said that.

"This is no rabble of mindless Orc's. These are Uruk-hai. Their armour is thick and their shields broad." Warned Gimli.

"I have fought many wars master dwarf. I know how to defend my keep." Answered Théoden.

"But what if they breach these walls and over take us. We do not have the man power to defend this keep for a whole night." Argued Boromir. Théoden just glared at him and walk on inspecting his fortifications.

"They will break upon this fortress like water on rock. Saruman's hordes will pillage and burn. We've seen it before. Crops can be resewn... homes rebuilt. We will outlast them." Théoden said answering Boromir's comment.

"They don't come here to destroy the crops or villages. They cane to eradicate us all." I said.

"And what would you have me do. Look at my men young lady. Their courage hangs by a thread. If this is to be our end then I would have them make such an end as to be worthy or remembrance."

"Send out riders, my lord." Intervened Aragorn. " You must call for aid."

"And who will come? Elves? Dwarves? We are not so lucky in our friends as you. The old alliance is dead."

"Well what about Gondor? Surely they will help us."

"Gondor?" answered Théoden angrily, "where was Gondor when the Westfold fell? Where was Gondor when our enemies closed in around us? Where was Gon-? No my lord Aragorn... we are alone." And with that he stalked off.

"He's right Aragorn even if we sent for aid. It would be days maybe weeks till they come and help." Expressed Boromir semi agreeing with Théoden. Aragorn sighed and walked off.

The sun was falling low into the sky when I grabbed my weapons and armour to prepare for the oncoming battle. When Boromir walked in as I was changing.

"And what do you think you're doing?"

"Changing? Could you please tie that for me? I answered as he stepped closer to tie the leather corset.

"Does Aragorn know you are joining the battle?"

"Aragorn does not control me. He cannot tell me what I can and cannot do." I snapped.

"I take that as a no. Fey. My beautiful Fey. I don't want you to join this battle."

"You do not own me you are not my father." I grabbed Lirr Avain and stormed out of the room like place.

"Fey," Boromir grabbed my arm and held me close to his body. I could hear his heart racing. I looked up to him. He cupped my chin into his large rough hands and moved closer to me. Our lips were nearly touching. When Aragorn walked in. Man he has bad timing. But he seemed different. Angry and stressed.

"Aragorn? Are you alright?" he just nodded. Legolas and Gimli entered after him.

"I'll just leave you guys to get ready then." I said trying to walk out the door, "I'll see you on the wall." But before they could say anything I was gone. Only one though was on my mind right now. I MUST find Hannah. And just as I turned the corner there she was stealing some armour and weapons about to gear up.

"And what do you think you're doing?" I said jokingly.

"I'm going to help the fight like you. Here hold my bow." I did as she asked and held it as she slipped on some chainmail and vest and leggings. That's when we heard horns blowing.

"What is that?" we both looked at each other. We were thinking the same thing 'let's go find out.' We both ran from where we were to the gate. That's when I saw elves marching through the gates. One elf stood out from the rest. Their leader. It was Haldir. Aragorn went up to him hugging him happy to see him and the elves there.

"We are proud to fight alongside men once more." The March Warden said. Soon after that the men and elves were put to their posts. Hannah and I found this nice spot on the wall. Standing just a few people down from Legolas and Gimli.

We stood there waiting for the Uruks to arrive. A storm started. At first all I saw was specks of light in the distant but the closer they got the easier I could see how many there were. They looked like ants marching in the rain.

"Let the battle begin." I thought to myself.