Chapter 37

A Difficult Choice

I fell to my knees beside him and Eomer, my uncle and Gimli were soon beside me. I lifted his head and he opened his eyes.

"You fool! You promised me you would stay safe."

Hot tears were streaming down my face.

"Elena….get to your brother. I will be alright."

Even as he said the words his face was creased with pain.

"Gandalf and the others will get him back. I am not leaving you."

He closed his eyes and Théoden let me use his own horse to get him back to Helms Deep.

"Take heart my lady Elena. We shall return soon and with your brother." said Théoden.

I nodded and he left. I turned back to Legolas. He was sweating and I wiped it away.

"Elena…you should be with the others. You should be….getting your brother."

"Will you shut-up? I told you I am not going to leave you! My uncle and the others will get him back."

"Get who back?"

I closed my eyes at Eowyn's voice.

"My brother."

She gasped and ran forward. When she saw Legolas she stopped. I looked over my shoulder at her.

"I need you to listen carefully Eowyn." she nodded. "Legolas is my husband you know that, but I am an elf. If he dies…..I will too."

She looked down.

"I know that. Alejandro told me. But without him here Legolas will die!"

I looked at my beloved Legolas. His breathing was ragged and his chest was rising and falling rapidly. Seeing him in so much pain was killing me. Eowyn put her hand on my shoulder.

"Go and get your brother. Take my horse and go. She is fast and will get you there in no time. Only your brother can save him now. You must go, I will look after Legolas."

I hugged her.

"Hannon le mellon nin."

She hugged me and I put my hand on Legolas' face.

"Amin mela lle Legolas."

I kissed his lips lightly and then left. I took Eowyn's horse and rode straight for Isenguard.

If grandpa thinks he can take my brother and not pay for it, he has another thing coming!

I could see Isenguard before I got to it. I would not have been surprised if my eyes literally turned red and there was fire in them. That was the way I felt without a doubt. I turned the horse and decided to go around the back. I tied the horse to a tree and then walked towards the tower. If I tried to use my powers he might hear me. I had no choice but to climb. I took a deep breath and jumped as high as I could. I grabbed onto something and quickly but carefully climbed up the tower.

"You withdraw your guard and I will tell you where your doom shall be decided! I will not be kept prisoner here!"

I pulled myself up just as Grima stabbed Saruman and grabbed Alejandro.

"NO!"

I sent the water up to catch Saruman and brought him back. Grima tried to go forward again but I held out my sword.

"Stay where you are!" I looked at my brother. "Alejandro lo cure rápidamente!" (Alejandro heal him quickly!)

"Por que hermana!?"

"Él es nuestro abuelo! Simplemente hazlo!" (He is our grandpa! Just do it!)

His eyes widened but he did what I asked. He healed him and he sat up.

"Ireth…"

I hit his head with the pommel of my sword.

"I will deal with you later."

I took my brother and Grima and threw them over the edge of the tower. I took Saruman and jumped. I made sure we all landed safely and then I grabbed my brother.

"¿Cuántas veces tengo que venir y salvar su culo?" (How many times do I have to come and save your ass?)

I kissed his cheek and then looked at Grima. He looked at me in fear but I smiled and shook my head.

"You tried to save him. You could have lost your life doing so. Thank you Grima."

I hugged him and kissed his cheek. I then looked to Gandalf.

"Please Gandalf…..do not kill him. I know who he really is to me."

He nodded and I looked at my brother.

"You have to come with me! Legolas is hurt."

He nodded and we ran for Eowyn's horse.

Please hang on Legolas!