Disclaimer and notes in the Prologue.
Promoting the LJs, as always:
http://www.livejournal.com/users/miss_lacey/
My friends and I have also created a small RPG/Round Robin Community spun off Confessions here.
http://www.livejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=thornhold
It's based upon the events on a possible ending to this arc. (Possible, meaning I probably won't use it. lol)
Anyway, just read the user info in the link above if you're curious for more.
Okay, I'm loopy now. Listening to Debbie Gibson on my PC and my tv is playing Return of the Living Dead. Rofl. Feedback for the feedbackers.
Mith-amrun: Actually the name came from one of those Elvish name generators.. A friend and I typed up stuff about a horse.. Lol and that's what came up. I'm not sure who Maeglin Yedi is. _ *clueless* As for more.. Here. See? Update. lol
Starbrat: lol here. *gives a cookie and a bag of pixi stix* Your reward! lol
Pellagolloien: Is this a soon enough update? Lol. *gives cookie an pixi stix too* Lacey? Noble? *falls over laughing, ignoring the death glare Lacey gives her*
;): Well thanks! I'm not really, but I do enjoy trying to write. lol
Spaztic lapdancing pinata: Rejoicing in the street? Rofl, I doubt that! The girl on the cover is DEFINITLY not me. It's Virginie Ledoyen. She was in the movie The Beach and I thought she 'fit' how I saw Lacey. (It was a toss up between her and some old photos of Asia Argento) Had to have another X-Men mention. Love them too much. lol
Shadow975: You'll see what's in the bag..
Utsukushii Sora: Hee.. UBER HUGS MY SUG WITH AS MANY IF NOT MORE NAMES THEN ME!!!!! Hee.. I'll do my best!! ^_^
Chracea: Well thank you! I hope you'll enjoy it to the finish!
Reyana Draconis: I'll do my best. Although.. It will be ending soon..lol
Psycho Goddess: Roflmao. I've lucked on that. My mom just doesn't see the infatuation with Legolas or Aragorn.. Lol. Mm.. Pixi Stix the key to winning a war? How rockage would that be?? lol
Winterfox: You'll see.. But sadly it's nothing that cool.. Lol
KoUsagi: Oy, I'm so far behind in my mail lately. Lol Uber hugs girl!!! I swear TTT just fed the Legolas infatuation frenzy all over the world.. Not that I'm complaining. Any Orlando is good Orlando. Lol
Manx: WHOO! MORE POINTS!! THANKEES! Flammable? *worries* Oh dear. I better move them before they light up.. *flees to put them in a safe place*
That's it. There's only about 3, MAYBE 4 chapters left.. Because it does end with TTT. After that.. Maybe I'll work on the Boromir in Lacey's world fic depending on my mood. Thank you all once more for the feedback! Uber hugs! I love you all! Now on to the update!
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Chapter 17A - Damned If You Do..
I hadn't had any problems since breaking Mary's sword. I think that was how she was linked to me still. But with at gone, there was nothing of hers left. So.. Maybe I was in the clear. Right?
I sat quietly, watching Aragorn put on the last of his armor. Me? I at least looked like a warrior. Staff in one hand and a Rohan sword at my hip.
Which was a little bit heavy by the way.
Yes I was staying to fight. Of course the only one who knew so far was Aragorn. He'd accepted it easily enough. I mean, they were letting children fight. Why not a willing adult with emotional issues?
Maybe well enough wasn't right.. The conversation went something like this..
*Insert the special effects for the flashback!*
"What are you doing?"
I looked up from the weapons rack to see Aragorn standing in the doorway. I shrugged. "I'm getting a weapon."
"You should be with the women in the caves." He said as he walked over. Aragorn took the sword I'd been holding and put it back. "You can not fight."
"Skill wise?" I nodded in agreement. "True." I picked up another sword and he took it from me too. "But I have Uber Stealth Mode."
"What?"
"I'm invisible to them. So I can be like the ultimate backstabber." I beamed trying to show my genius, and he merely stared at me dubiously. "Besides, why should I hide? It won't do any good. You've armed boys to fight when there are adults more then willing to pick up a sword instead. Half the mothers in that cave would rather die fighting then have their sons out there."
"Do you think I do not know that?" Aragorn asked. "But Theoden is king. Not I."
I shrugged as I handled another sword, which Aragorn once again took from me. I rolled my eyes at him. "Theoden is a fool in my opinion. But I'm not into the politics stuff. I mean a pissed off mother is like the ultimate weapon. Well, that and a woman with PMS.. But still.."
"Why should you be allowed to fight when those who can are not?"
"Because." I said as he took another sword from my hand. It was getting irritating. "Unlike some, like Eowyn as you no doubt thought of, I'm expendable. Should anything happen to Theoden, Eowyn would be the one the people turned to. I don't know if she realizes that, but it's the facts. But me? Hello? The only people that know me are you three and you're going to fight."
I shook my head. "Besides, I can't stand by and do nothing. I mean, I CAN, but.." a frown crossed my face. "I was heading for the caves.. Then I saw all those boys half my age armed. That's not right." I stared up at him, his face unreadable. "Kids don't need to be fighting to their deaths. And that's exactly what they're doing. Most of them won't make it through the night.. I don't want to.. No, I CAN'T, just let that happen while I hide in a stupid cavern with the mothers who are wishing they were out here instead and the siblings crying in fear for everyone."
Aragorn was quiet for a moment, then held out a sword he had picked up. "This will be easier for you to wield." I took it from him in surprise. "I suggest you find some armor."
"No problem." I smiled at him and he nodded and walked away.
*Ending Flashback Effects Please! I need a bigger budget..*
I looked up as Legolas suddenly appeared behind Aragorn. Damn it, I want to be able to do that.
He handed Aragorn his sword. "We have trusted you this far and you have not led us astray. Forgive me. I was wrong to despair."
"Ú-moe edhored, Legolas." Aragorn said. They both smiled and clapped one another on the shoulders.
Note to self: learn Elvish should I get home. And if I don't.. learn it anyway.
We turned our gazes toward Gimli who was struggling with his chain mail. "If we had time, I'd get this adjusted." He dropped the bundle and the chain mail landed with its length right to the floor. "It's a little tight across the chest."
I giggled at the sight, and that was when they all noticed me.
"Is that.. Dragon scales?" Gimli gasped as he stared at my armor.
I shrugged. "Think so."
I had found a bodysuit type of armor from my bag of holding earlier.
Oh, not just any armor.. No, no, that wouldn't do for a Mary Sue, even a non-perfect one like me apparently. It looked to be made of.. Dragon scales. The leggings were comfortable enough, and the top was actually sleeveless. It did come with a pair of matching elbow length gloves, which looked uber cool. It was all light as a feather too. Oh yeah, definitely Suvian wear. To top it off, and this is how I knew it was mine, it was such a dark purple.. that it was almost black. My color. Of course.
I had to admit.. I liked the armor actually. It fit perfectly. Maneuverable, light, and it was actually comfortable. I actually had a GOOD Mary Sue trait! I had put my purple cloak on over it, as it matched much better then the Elvish one. Besides, I didn't want that lovely thing to get covered in blood.
"Where did you get that?" Legolas asked.
"It's a Suvian thing. Don't ask." I couldn't really explain if I wanted to.
We were interrupted by the sound of a horn. Hey, it was a few moments late! I'm so telling Peter Jackson.
Legolas looked up. "That is no orc horn."
We headed for the battlements and I didn't bother hiding my satisfaction that it was still movie canon.
The Elves had arrived.
The lead elf, the same from Lothlorien, was talking to Theoden as we came down the steps. "I bring word from Elrond of Rivendell. An alliance once existed between elves and men. Long ago we fought and died together." He spotted Aragorn and Legolas and smiled. "We come to honor that allegiance."
Aragorn bowed. "Mae govannen, Haldir." Then he grabbed the elf in a sudden hug that seemed to surprise him.
I snickered as I thought of how all the slash fic writers would have a field day if they saw this in person.
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The defenders of Helm's Deep looked out into the darkness, lit by the thousands of torches carried by the ever advancing Uruk-Hai army. I stood next to Gimli and on the other side of him was Legolas. I was a Pandora's Box of emotions.
I wanted to burst out laughing because poor Gimli couldn't see over the wall.. I wanted to run away screaming as the Uruk-Hai got closer. I was terrified. I admit it. I could die. Seriously die. This wasn't a skirmish. This was a war.
And I had volunteered and thrown myself in the middle of it.
Doubts flew around my head. What if I was visible to them? What if I get someone killed because they feel the need to try and help me? What if I end up falling off the wall and plunge to my death? What if I have a time loop?
What if Mary comes back?
Gimli's grumbling broke my train of though. "You could have picked a better spot."
Legolas smirked as Aragorn approached us.
"Well lad, whatever luck you've live by, let's hope it lasts the night." Gimli said to the ranger.
I silently hoped for that too. Thunder crashed, echoing everywhere, causing me to wince. God I hated thunderstorms. The flashes of lighting revealed even more of Saruman's homemade mutant smurfs, causing me to bite my lip in anticipation.
"Your friends are with you, Aragorn." Legolas said.
"Let's hope they last the night." Gimli added.
"I'd rather hope for a tank." I muttered. "Or a Gundam. Wing Zero anyone?"
The rain began to fall as I let myself think about everything I'd ever done in my life, and I wondered.. Was any of it real?
Did it matter? Did I matter?
It was confusing suffice to say. I really shouldn't dwell like that when I was probably about to die, but I suppose it was my version of my life flashing before my eyes. I was never a conventional type.
Aragorn's voice rose above my thoughts, "Dail ú-chyn ú-danno i failad a thi! An úben tannatha le failad!"
"Show them no mercy. For you shall receive none." I murmured. I caught Legolas's curious look and I shrugged in response. I remembered the quote from the movie.
Gimli started jumping and strained to see what was happening. "What's happening out there?"
"Shall I describe it to you?" Legolas grinned at Gimli. "Or would you like me to find you a box?"
I giggled and Gimli chuckled good naturedly.
The Uruk-Hai battle cries pierced the through the darkness, causing me to shiver. This was going to be a bloodbath and I had a front row seat.
Refund please?
An arrow shot out, striking an Uruk-Hai in the neck.
"Dartho!" Aragorn cried out.
The roaring and thumping stopped. The Uruk-Hai that was hit slumped to the ground, causing the others to roar in anger.
I really wanted my refund now.
The Uruk-Hai leader thrust his weapon in the air, summoning the army to charge.
Faster then I could keep track, orders were shouted, arrows began flying and the battle had begun.
I would have whispered a prayer if I were religious.. Instead I pulled my sword out of it's sheath and braced myself for the oncoming hell.
Promoting the LJs, as always:
http://www.livejournal.com/users/miss_lacey/
My friends and I have also created a small RPG/Round Robin Community spun off Confessions here.
http://www.livejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=thornhold
It's based upon the events on a possible ending to this arc. (Possible, meaning I probably won't use it. lol)
Anyway, just read the user info in the link above if you're curious for more.
Okay, I'm loopy now. Listening to Debbie Gibson on my PC and my tv is playing Return of the Living Dead. Rofl. Feedback for the feedbackers.
Mith-amrun: Actually the name came from one of those Elvish name generators.. A friend and I typed up stuff about a horse.. Lol and that's what came up. I'm not sure who Maeglin Yedi is. _ *clueless* As for more.. Here. See? Update. lol
Starbrat: lol here. *gives a cookie and a bag of pixi stix* Your reward! lol
Pellagolloien: Is this a soon enough update? Lol. *gives cookie an pixi stix too* Lacey? Noble? *falls over laughing, ignoring the death glare Lacey gives her*
;): Well thanks! I'm not really, but I do enjoy trying to write. lol
Spaztic lapdancing pinata: Rejoicing in the street? Rofl, I doubt that! The girl on the cover is DEFINITLY not me. It's Virginie Ledoyen. She was in the movie The Beach and I thought she 'fit' how I saw Lacey. (It was a toss up between her and some old photos of Asia Argento) Had to have another X-Men mention. Love them too much. lol
Shadow975: You'll see what's in the bag..
Utsukushii Sora: Hee.. UBER HUGS MY SUG WITH AS MANY IF NOT MORE NAMES THEN ME!!!!! Hee.. I'll do my best!! ^_^
Chracea: Well thank you! I hope you'll enjoy it to the finish!
Reyana Draconis: I'll do my best. Although.. It will be ending soon..lol
Psycho Goddess: Roflmao. I've lucked on that. My mom just doesn't see the infatuation with Legolas or Aragorn.. Lol. Mm.. Pixi Stix the key to winning a war? How rockage would that be?? lol
Winterfox: You'll see.. But sadly it's nothing that cool.. Lol
KoUsagi: Oy, I'm so far behind in my mail lately. Lol Uber hugs girl!!! I swear TTT just fed the Legolas infatuation frenzy all over the world.. Not that I'm complaining. Any Orlando is good Orlando. Lol
Manx: WHOO! MORE POINTS!! THANKEES! Flammable? *worries* Oh dear. I better move them before they light up.. *flees to put them in a safe place*
That's it. There's only about 3, MAYBE 4 chapters left.. Because it does end with TTT. After that.. Maybe I'll work on the Boromir in Lacey's world fic depending on my mood. Thank you all once more for the feedback! Uber hugs! I love you all! Now on to the update!
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Chapter 17A - Damned If You Do..
I hadn't had any problems since breaking Mary's sword. I think that was how she was linked to me still. But with at gone, there was nothing of hers left. So.. Maybe I was in the clear. Right?
I sat quietly, watching Aragorn put on the last of his armor. Me? I at least looked like a warrior. Staff in one hand and a Rohan sword at my hip.
Which was a little bit heavy by the way.
Yes I was staying to fight. Of course the only one who knew so far was Aragorn. He'd accepted it easily enough. I mean, they were letting children fight. Why not a willing adult with emotional issues?
Maybe well enough wasn't right.. The conversation went something like this..
*Insert the special effects for the flashback!*
"What are you doing?"
I looked up from the weapons rack to see Aragorn standing in the doorway. I shrugged. "I'm getting a weapon."
"You should be with the women in the caves." He said as he walked over. Aragorn took the sword I'd been holding and put it back. "You can not fight."
"Skill wise?" I nodded in agreement. "True." I picked up another sword and he took it from me too. "But I have Uber Stealth Mode."
"What?"
"I'm invisible to them. So I can be like the ultimate backstabber." I beamed trying to show my genius, and he merely stared at me dubiously. "Besides, why should I hide? It won't do any good. You've armed boys to fight when there are adults more then willing to pick up a sword instead. Half the mothers in that cave would rather die fighting then have their sons out there."
"Do you think I do not know that?" Aragorn asked. "But Theoden is king. Not I."
I shrugged as I handled another sword, which Aragorn once again took from me. I rolled my eyes at him. "Theoden is a fool in my opinion. But I'm not into the politics stuff. I mean a pissed off mother is like the ultimate weapon. Well, that and a woman with PMS.. But still.."
"Why should you be allowed to fight when those who can are not?"
"Because." I said as he took another sword from my hand. It was getting irritating. "Unlike some, like Eowyn as you no doubt thought of, I'm expendable. Should anything happen to Theoden, Eowyn would be the one the people turned to. I don't know if she realizes that, but it's the facts. But me? Hello? The only people that know me are you three and you're going to fight."
I shook my head. "Besides, I can't stand by and do nothing. I mean, I CAN, but.." a frown crossed my face. "I was heading for the caves.. Then I saw all those boys half my age armed. That's not right." I stared up at him, his face unreadable. "Kids don't need to be fighting to their deaths. And that's exactly what they're doing. Most of them won't make it through the night.. I don't want to.. No, I CAN'T, just let that happen while I hide in a stupid cavern with the mothers who are wishing they were out here instead and the siblings crying in fear for everyone."
Aragorn was quiet for a moment, then held out a sword he had picked up. "This will be easier for you to wield." I took it from him in surprise. "I suggest you find some armor."
"No problem." I smiled at him and he nodded and walked away.
*Ending Flashback Effects Please! I need a bigger budget..*
I looked up as Legolas suddenly appeared behind Aragorn. Damn it, I want to be able to do that.
He handed Aragorn his sword. "We have trusted you this far and you have not led us astray. Forgive me. I was wrong to despair."
"Ú-moe edhored, Legolas." Aragorn said. They both smiled and clapped one another on the shoulders.
Note to self: learn Elvish should I get home. And if I don't.. learn it anyway.
We turned our gazes toward Gimli who was struggling with his chain mail. "If we had time, I'd get this adjusted." He dropped the bundle and the chain mail landed with its length right to the floor. "It's a little tight across the chest."
I giggled at the sight, and that was when they all noticed me.
"Is that.. Dragon scales?" Gimli gasped as he stared at my armor.
I shrugged. "Think so."
I had found a bodysuit type of armor from my bag of holding earlier.
Oh, not just any armor.. No, no, that wouldn't do for a Mary Sue, even a non-perfect one like me apparently. It looked to be made of.. Dragon scales. The leggings were comfortable enough, and the top was actually sleeveless. It did come with a pair of matching elbow length gloves, which looked uber cool. It was all light as a feather too. Oh yeah, definitely Suvian wear. To top it off, and this is how I knew it was mine, it was such a dark purple.. that it was almost black. My color. Of course.
I had to admit.. I liked the armor actually. It fit perfectly. Maneuverable, light, and it was actually comfortable. I actually had a GOOD Mary Sue trait! I had put my purple cloak on over it, as it matched much better then the Elvish one. Besides, I didn't want that lovely thing to get covered in blood.
"Where did you get that?" Legolas asked.
"It's a Suvian thing. Don't ask." I couldn't really explain if I wanted to.
We were interrupted by the sound of a horn. Hey, it was a few moments late! I'm so telling Peter Jackson.
Legolas looked up. "That is no orc horn."
We headed for the battlements and I didn't bother hiding my satisfaction that it was still movie canon.
The Elves had arrived.
The lead elf, the same from Lothlorien, was talking to Theoden as we came down the steps. "I bring word from Elrond of Rivendell. An alliance once existed between elves and men. Long ago we fought and died together." He spotted Aragorn and Legolas and smiled. "We come to honor that allegiance."
Aragorn bowed. "Mae govannen, Haldir." Then he grabbed the elf in a sudden hug that seemed to surprise him.
I snickered as I thought of how all the slash fic writers would have a field day if they saw this in person.
----------
The defenders of Helm's Deep looked out into the darkness, lit by the thousands of torches carried by the ever advancing Uruk-Hai army. I stood next to Gimli and on the other side of him was Legolas. I was a Pandora's Box of emotions.
I wanted to burst out laughing because poor Gimli couldn't see over the wall.. I wanted to run away screaming as the Uruk-Hai got closer. I was terrified. I admit it. I could die. Seriously die. This wasn't a skirmish. This was a war.
And I had volunteered and thrown myself in the middle of it.
Doubts flew around my head. What if I was visible to them? What if I get someone killed because they feel the need to try and help me? What if I end up falling off the wall and plunge to my death? What if I have a time loop?
What if Mary comes back?
Gimli's grumbling broke my train of though. "You could have picked a better spot."
Legolas smirked as Aragorn approached us.
"Well lad, whatever luck you've live by, let's hope it lasts the night." Gimli said to the ranger.
I silently hoped for that too. Thunder crashed, echoing everywhere, causing me to wince. God I hated thunderstorms. The flashes of lighting revealed even more of Saruman's homemade mutant smurfs, causing me to bite my lip in anticipation.
"Your friends are with you, Aragorn." Legolas said.
"Let's hope they last the night." Gimli added.
"I'd rather hope for a tank." I muttered. "Or a Gundam. Wing Zero anyone?"
The rain began to fall as I let myself think about everything I'd ever done in my life, and I wondered.. Was any of it real?
Did it matter? Did I matter?
It was confusing suffice to say. I really shouldn't dwell like that when I was probably about to die, but I suppose it was my version of my life flashing before my eyes. I was never a conventional type.
Aragorn's voice rose above my thoughts, "Dail ú-chyn ú-danno i failad a thi! An úben tannatha le failad!"
"Show them no mercy. For you shall receive none." I murmured. I caught Legolas's curious look and I shrugged in response. I remembered the quote from the movie.
Gimli started jumping and strained to see what was happening. "What's happening out there?"
"Shall I describe it to you?" Legolas grinned at Gimli. "Or would you like me to find you a box?"
I giggled and Gimli chuckled good naturedly.
The Uruk-Hai battle cries pierced the through the darkness, causing me to shiver. This was going to be a bloodbath and I had a front row seat.
Refund please?
An arrow shot out, striking an Uruk-Hai in the neck.
"Dartho!" Aragorn cried out.
The roaring and thumping stopped. The Uruk-Hai that was hit slumped to the ground, causing the others to roar in anger.
I really wanted my refund now.
The Uruk-Hai leader thrust his weapon in the air, summoning the army to charge.
Faster then I could keep track, orders were shouted, arrows began flying and the battle had begun.
I would have whispered a prayer if I were religious.. Instead I pulled my sword out of it's sheath and braced myself for the oncoming hell.