Chapter 15
Saruman started to stir, but just as he did a horn blew from outside. Aragorn recognized it at once; it was the horn of Rohan. Eomer had finally found them; he must have picked up the trail. Aragorn ran outside and saw an army of ten thousand men fighting the hoards of orcs that were now scattered along the rough terrain.
Aragorn raised his fist into the air and Eomer spotted him from afar. He saluted Aragorn and went on to slaying orcs. Aragorn ran back inside and went to retrieve Legolas, Haldir, and Gimli.
"Come now, we must fight along side Eomer and his men."
"What of Saruman?" Haldir asked.
"I will take care of him, now the rest of you must go." Gandalf spoke up with a grin.
"I cannot leave Mylea." Legolas said, still cradling Mylea in his arms.
"I will watch her Legolas, go!" Gandalf answered.
Mylea looked up into Legolas' eyes and nodded with a faint smile.
"You must go now." Mylea spoke and ran her hand gently across his face.
"I will return for you." Legolas smiled and slowly let go of her.
He stood up and readied his bow and as he followed the others outside he turned and gave a final glance at Mylea and smiled. He emerged with all the confidence in the world. Mylea was safe and alive, and that was all that mattered to him.
Gimli jumped into a sea of orcs and began to hack away at their dirty green flesh. He was hollering for joy and soon joined along side Aragorn, bringing many down at one time.
Eomer sped through with his horse, beheading many along the way. He then leaped from his off and began to fight on foot.
Saruman slowly turned his body over, so now his face turned upright to Gandalf. He breathed heavily and clutched his chest. He just stared and said nothing, and then he averted his eyes to Mylea. Mylea was still weak and sat upright with her head in her small hands.
"Do not let a thought cross your corrupted mind Saruman." Gandalf spoke as he followed Saruman's gaze.
"Gandalf you would like to think that she is safe, but she never will be. I will be watching and waiting until one of you stumble, and you will…"
"Do not get ahead of yourself Saruman, she will always be safe when the company of Legolas is around, and I inform you that he will never leave."
"You are a fool Gandalf."
"No, I believe that title resides in your being."
Gandalf pointed both staffs at Saruman and Saruman soon became quiet. Mylea picked herself up and walked to Gandalf. She held onto his arm for support and a look of disgust crossed her usually serene face as she looked upon the white wizard.
"You did well Mylea, I could not be more proud." Gandalf commented kindly.
"I thank you Gandalf for you faith, but I did not achieve what I set out to do. He should be dead…"
"Oh yes, death is nothing more than what he deserves child. But it is not our place to determine who lives and dies, it is not in our power Mylea. He will get his punishment in time."
Mylea huffed then walked away from Gandalf and looked out the doors. She saw Gimli and Aragorn fighting, looking like they were rather enjoying the affair. Legolas had a determined look upon his face and he did not need aid. Haldir was with a man who had to be Eomer. As Mylea watched her companions fight alongside the men of Rohan she felt proud. They were brave and they were fighting for their race and all those who could not. They were the dawning of a new hope for Middle Earth's safety.
Mylea squinted and saw something she did not expect to see before her. Elladan emerged from the trees with Bimley pointing towards the tower. Mylea shook her head and fear swept over her. She did not want anything to happen to him. She looked back at Gandalf, who was still threatening Saruman, and she snuck out into the dusk of day. Orcs were surrounding her, but they hardly noticed her for they were occupied by the allegiance of men.
She pushed through people and Elladan was coming closer, though he had not spotted her. She raised her arm and yelled his name. He suddenly shifted and saw her; he smiled and started to run to her. Mylea smiled and at that moment a sharp pain hit her in the back. She fell to the ground and reached behind her. As she brought her hands back in sight, bright red blood dripped from her fingertips.
She turned her head and saw a large Urk-Hai standing behind her. He had caught her off guard while she was trying to get Elladan's attention. The large mass was now laughing at her small form on the ground. She said nothing but rocked herself back and forth.
Elladan came and slaughtered the Urk-Hai on the spot. He lifted Mylea from the ground and held her in his arms her body slumped, and Elladan carried her along while defending them from approaching attacks.
Soon Aragorn had seen them and ran to Elladan's aid. He hit all orcs surrounding them and ran to Mylea's side.
"What happened, what are you doing here?" Aragorn questioned.
"I came for Mylea, I would not live with the fear that had been growing in my heart. She was taken by an Urk-Hai…she did not expect it. It is all my fault, she was trying to reach me."
"Do not blame yourself, let us get her inside."
They ran back to the tower and Gandalf was frantic calling out for Mylea. When he saw them enter he told Aragorn to hold Saruman at sword point. He then ran to Mylea and took her from Elladan's arms.
"We must get back to Rivendell as soon as possible, Lord Elrond will be able to heal her wounds."
Elladan nodded and then ran to the doors. It looked as if the men were winning the battle, but he could not be sure.
"Gandalf, how do we get out of here?"
"I am afraid you will need more than yourself, you must get Legolas."
"Gandalf…no"
"Yes, go get him now!"
Elladan ran outside and ran to Legolas who had just finished off five orcs in a row. As soon as he told Legolas the news, Legolas shot off in top speed. He entered the tower and ran towards Gandalf.
"No…no Mylea, why did you go out there?"
Mylea looked at him faintly and held out her arms to him. He picked her up and looked to Elladan.
"We must go now."
Then he looked down at Mylea.
"Hold on Mylea, please hold on."
"Go!" Gandalf and Aragorn yelled at the same time.
They nodded and Legolas led them down to the secret passage. He hoped with all his might that Mylea would make it through the night. She was bleeding heavily and he feared the worst.
