Chapter 12

          Mylea was the first to wake as the scorching yellow sun rose to the East. She slipped Legolas' cloak off of herself and smoothly placed it upon Legolas. She looked at Bimley to make sure he was breathing alright then stood up. Her long auburn hair fell to her waist and held no tangles. She poured some water on her fair face, and then started to clean her sword.

           She was awake for over an hour before Gandalf finally awoke and sat up. He looked at her intently and grimaced at the heroic expression she carried on her face. Now was the time he had to break the news to her that she would not follow them into Isengaurd.

          "Uh…Mylea dear child…"

          "Oh yes Gandalf?" She answered with a bright smile.

          "I have been meaning to speak to you about something…about today."

          "What of it?"

          "I feel that it would be best if you would stay behind with Bimley, while the rest of us face Saruman."

          Mylea's face fell; she simply stared at Gandalf then placed her sword back in its sheath.

          "Why?"

          "For your own safety child."

          "I can take care of myself Gandalf, I appreciate the fatherly advice, but I will not accept it."

          "You must." Aragorn's voice now entered.

          Mylea swiveled around and looked at Aragorn. His hair tussled and his face sincere.

          "Aragorn, you cannot think this as well…"

          "Yes, Mylea you do not know what power Saruman yields, he could see you and recognize you as the last of a race he meant to end completely."

          "You think I will sit back and let you all go without me! No, I am going in there to fight for all of you and those that I have lost!"

Mylea had raised her voice so much, everyone was awake now and staring at the scene before them. Legolas jumped up and walked to Mylea. Aragorn shook his head and looked at the ground.

"What is going on here?" Legolas asked.

"They are trying to force me not to come, when they know that will not work." Mylea spoke looking directly at Aragorn.

"Mylea, maybe they are right. I think that you would be much safer outside Isengaurd, away from Saruman."

"And let you go in there without me?"

"Mylea, I will be fine, we all will. Besides, Bimley could use your attention while we are gone."

Bimley looked at her with a compliant smile, trying to play along with everyone else. Mylea looked at him and said nothing, but sat back on the ground as all the rest got up and started to get ready. She sat next to Bimley and looked at his face, and then smirked to herself.

"I do not like that look Lady." Bimley spoke quietly.

"There is nothing to worry about Bimley, nothing at all." Mylea spoke and went on pretending she was distraught.

Elladan looked out his bedroom window as the silent leaves flew in the air and swirled towards the ground. His gray eyes moved to the woods where he and Mylea would always practice sword fighting. He stared for a moment then quickly rose from his bed and started to get war gear on.

He was not going to leave Mylea on her own to face whatever danger was approaching her. He cared too much, and even though he knew other companions were helping; he didn't trust it. He pulled on his black boots last and then plunged his sword in his sheath to the side. He was going to leave no matter what anyone said.

Elladan stepped out of the room and started to walk to toward the back exit leading out into the forest. Arwen was already there, she had known that he would try to leave. Elladan frowned as Arwen approached him.

"Sister, what do you want?"

"You should not go Elladan. You will only risk yourself; she is being taken care of already."

"By whom?"

"Legolas Greenleaf."

"That elven prince! He does not know what she needs!"

"He knows more than you think."

At this Elladan scowled and started to make his way past Arwen. She didn't try to stop him, but knew that he was not going to be happy with what he would see upon his journey.

"Take care dear brother." Arwen spoke as Elladan headed off.

Elladan turned and smiled at his sister.

"I will, and I will bring Aragorn and Mylea back."

Arwen just nodded slowly and watched as he walked into the cover of trees.

"We will return Mylea, but do not leave this area unless you heard the sound of orcs coming." Gandalf spoke as he gripped his staff.

Mylea just looked at him then looked at the rest. Haldir tried to give her an encouraging smile and Aragorn gave her a gentle tug on the shoulder. Then Gimli walked up to her and took her hand.

"Everything is the way it should be my Lady. Although, I know you would have made a great fighter, you have got spirit in you lass!" Gimli spoke full of fire.

"Thank you Master Gimli, I appreciate your kind words."

Legolas then approached and embraced Mylea. He held her tightly for a moment and the let go whispering that they would all return soon. Then he joined the others and they all started to head down to the tower. Mylea watched then sat next to Bimley once more.

"So, my Lady, will you be alright now?" Bimley asked.

"Yes, but I will need your help."

"What for?"

"My escape, Bimley you have to trust me. I must go help fight, it is my destiny and I know this."

"But…"

"No, I am going to go; I just need you to stay out of sight. I would not want anything to happen to you."

"Is there not any way that I can say to persuade you not to do this?"

"Afraid not, now do I have your blessing?" Mylea asked her green eyes penetrating Bimley's.

Bimley nodded sadly, he feared for Mylea as much as the others. He knew what was in there, but he saw there would be no way to stop her now. She slowly stood and hooded herself and bid farewell to Bimley and began to walk towards the tower as the others went out of sight.

As she approached the tower she felt her stomach drop, a nervous feeling was submerging her. She ignored it though, as she cleared all emotion and thoughts from her mind. She was going to fight now, that was to be the only thing for her to be concerned for now. To fight and save Arwen, Elrond, Elladan, and all those she lost. Saruman had taken her family all those years ago and now he was going to pay.