Chapter Number: 11

Chapter Title: Ambush II

Original Chapter Title: Shadows are growing in the elves minds. Orc Ambush.







'Something is wrong.' Lauri thought as she sat against a tree near the camp-fire. 'No! Stop worrying! You do that too often!' she shook her head violently.

"Something the matter Laureaelen?" Aragorn asked.

"What? Oh! No. Everything is fine." She covered up. Legolas looked at her, his facial expression was one saying 'I know you're lying'. "I'm going for a walk. If you need me just shout, I'll stay close enough to hear." She informed and stood up.

"I'll go with her." Legolas said and hurried off after her.

Lauri sat down on a rock and drew her knees up to her chest, resting her chin upon them.

"You feel it too?" Legolas asked as he approached.

"Yes. Something will happen soon. Something bad." Lauri muttered.

"I saw orc prints around the river earlier this morning."

"They must be planning attack."

"Of course they are, but when?"

"I wish they would just get it over with. I hate knowing things that will happen in the future. I feel like I'm going mad!" she cried, the volume of her voice causing a few birds to fly away.

"Shhh!" Legolas hushed. "We don't know who might be listening."

But it was too late. The orcs had pinpointed their position. In the distance the shouts of the rest of the fellowship could be heard, mixing with the growls and yells of the orcs.



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Lauri and Legolas ran into the camp area, and began to fire arrows. Boromir was stabbing random orcs, while Gimli hacked them to bits with his ax. Lauri saw Boromir move closer to her and sprinted away to the other side of Legolas.

She shot an arrow and hit an orc in the hand, causing it to drop it's sword. The elf cringed at a snap she heard and saw an orc with a whip hit Aragorn across the face. She made an attempt at trying to get to him and help him out, but was stopped by a group of three or four orcs with swords.



She fired an arrow at one, hitting it in the chest. It immediately fell over, but unfortunately, it's helmeted head hit her legs as it fell. Before she knew what had happened, she was on the ground. One of the other Orcs hovered above her with a grin. It growled loudly and drew its sword. She rolled out of it's way, but was stopped when the other put it's sword almost through her stomach. Instead, it just cut a little into her side.

Wounded, she winced tried to stand. She was too slow, however, and was hit in the jaw with the end of one orc's sword. She doubled over in pain and spat blood on the ground. About this time, Legolas leapt over and shot three arrows through the Orc at once.

He then quickly helped Lauri to her feet. Her eyes were un focused and watering with pain and she was trembling. She also was having trouble staying on her feet due to the wound on her side. How he wanted to just pick her up and carry her off where she would be safe. She quickly moved towards a few more orcs, although slightly limping. He watched on in amazement before turning to fight more orcs off.

Lauri, who had continued to fight through tears, killed a few more orcs. She was beginning to feel ill from the pain, but fired yet another arrow. This one was a little bit off course, and only hit the orc in the shoulder. She began to hope that her healing power would kick in soon. 'I don't think I can last much longer like this. Very soon I will no longer be able to stay on my feet.' She thought as she fired a few more arrows.

Pippin and Merry dashed off in the direction of the river and were quickly followed by Boromir.

"Where are they going?!" Legolas cried in frustration, dodging an orc arrow. He had noticed how badly Lauri was doing. He had started to worry about her a long time ago, but now it was worse.

Lauri was glad to see Boromir leave with Pippin and Merry. She also noted that Elle and Frodo where nowhere to be found.

"Where are Elle and Frodo!?" Lauri shouted.

"They ran off towards the river I believe!" Aragorn yelled as he sliced the head off of a huge orc.

'He's running.' Lauri's conscience whispered.







A.N.: ELLE: Ambush II? Oh dern, not another one. Stupid Orcs.

LAURI: *cringe* Owwwww The orcs must die! Yes everyone, this is the orc attack at the end of the first movie. (in case u were wondering ;) ) Well, now it's finally to the funnn parttt!!!!!!! *squeals happily* Thank you all soo much for your reviews! :D Tell your friends! Bwaheeheee. Please R/R