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Chapter Two-Lost and Found

~~~Author's POV~~~

The red sun was rising, and the brave soldiers of Rohan and the elves of Lorien were still at war with the evil Uruk-hai and orcs. Aragorn, Gimli, and Haldir were still fighting; they didn't have many injuries, only a few cuts and bruises, nothing serious. While Legolas still lay, motionless and unnoticed at the back of Helms Deep, beside the stone wall; also among many other dead carcasses. Aragorn was fighting, but suddenly stopped when he felt the warm sunrays shining down on his face. He looked towards the top of the hill, and as "he" promised, Gandalf was at the top, riding on one of the "mearas", Shadowfax. Behind him, were about 400 other Rohirrim soldiers with the King Theoden's general, Èomer with only one purpose, to kill all of the orcs and take the win of this accursed war. They rode down the hill; swords drawn, the Uruk-hai, men, elves, and dwarf stopped fighting and looked to the hill. When the Uruks noticed that the army was headed for them, they pointed their swords and spears towards the direction where the army was descending. But they were blinded by the bright light of the sun, and Gandalf and the Rohirrim soldiers simply jumped over them, gracefully, and began slashing and slaughtering the Uruk- hai. ~~*~~ Soon afterwards, the battle of Helms Deep came to an end. The men of Rohan, the elves of Lorien, Gandalf, Aragorn, and Gimli had succeeded. The last of the Uruk soldiers were slain by the Rohirrim soldiers. Everyone cheered and yelled in victory, everyone celebrated, returning into Helms Deep to reunite with their family. Aragorn went up to Gandalf, hugging him, laughing with happiness and gratefulness, and said, "Ah, Gandalf! You have definitely come at the right time! If you had not come, I'm afraid that we would not have lasted for too long! I see that I was wrong to despair. Haha!" Then, Gimli appeared, with a worried and feared look on his face. "What is wrong, Gimli? We have won! Victory is ours! But I daresay that this is just the beginning of a bigger war. There is still Sauron to defeat; I pray to the Valar that Frodo and Sam are alright.where is Legolas?" Aragorn asked. Gimli replied, "That's the thing! I can't find him.I searched everywhere, but only among the.living.even in Helms Deep.you don't think that Legolas is-" Gandalf interrupted, "I'm sure Legolas is just fine. Perhaps we should spread up and search. Gimli, go into Helms Deep, and look for Legolas again; ask the people of Helms Deep as well, and King Theoden. Aragorn, ask the other men and elves on the battlefield when and where they last saw Legolas. I will search.the dead corpses.hopefully, I will not find him there." So, they spread up, and went to their different directions.

~~~Gimli's POV~~~

'Stupid Elf, I really do hope that you're alright.I have actually grown fond of you.I actually think of you as a friend now. Where are you? For once, I am worried for you. Please don't be dead.we just became friends.' I search Helms Deep and its caverns over and over again, and I cannot find Legolas. I asked King Theoden, and he says that he hasn't seen Legolas since the wall blew up. 'That was a very unexpected attack indeed.' Suddenly, I spot a mop of blonde hair in the crowd. I run to it, only finding that it wasn't Legolas, but the other elf, Legolas' friend, Haldir. "Gimli! Why do you have a look of despair in your eyes instead of a sparkle of happiness? What is wrong? I see that something troubles you greatly, master dwarf." Haldir says. I reply, "You are correct, master elf, something does trouble me greatly.Legolas is missing.I cannot find him anywhere.not among the living." I see his pale instantly. "Legolas? Missing? Hmm.I am sure that he is fine.but if he is missing, I will help you find him, he has saved my life. An orc was about to slash its axe into my back, but Legolas killed it first. Wait a minute.when I looked at Legolas that time, he seemed so pale and sick.injured maybe.let us go to the back of Helms Deep, for that is where I last saw him." We instantly started running, towards the top of Helms Deep, where Haldir almost had his life taken away if it wasn't for Legolas. 'Please be okay, Legolas, I wish to tell you how many orcs I slaughtered!' I thought.

~~~Aragorn's POV~~~

'Oh Legolas, where are you? I hope nothing ill has happened to you.you are my friend, my very best friend, and I have known you for the longest. We even know each other more than we know our own fathers! Ai, Elbereth, please leg Legolas be alright, perfect health if possible!' I continue walking and asking the soldiers when and where they last saw Legolas, most of them said before the wall blew up, and some of them say that they haven't see him since the beginning of the war. Until I came upon an elf soldier from Lorien. I ask, "Have you seen Legolas? When and where did you see him last?" The elf replied, "I have been meaning to tell you something that I saw. While I was fighting, I noticed that an orc was sneaking up behind General Haldir, wanting to kill him with its axe, I started running towards the orc, not wanting Haldir to die. But then I saw Legolas rush up behind the orc and slaughter it himself, I was relieved, yet worried because I noticed that Legolas was injured, and that he didn't kill the orc yet. I was about to tell him, but two orcs came about me, attacking me, I slaughtered them. But when I looked to where Legolas was supposed to be, he wasn't there anymore, and the orc below was dead with a smile upon his face. I panicked, but I couldn't let my guard down, or I would definitely die, so, I assumed that Prince Legolas went somewhere else to fight." I looked at the elf in shock, and I knew that my face was ghastly pale. 'Oh no, I wonder if Legolas fell off the wall.I hope it's not true.but only one way to find out.' I look to the elf once again, saying, "Thank you for telling me, I am grateful, you may continue to celebrate. Enjoy this happy life while it still lasts, my friend. Good day." Then, I stalk off, rushing to the back of Helms Deep, 'Please, Elbereth, please let Legolas be alive! I have so much to tell him! We still have one more war to fight until our end comes!'

~~~Gandalf's POV~~~

I walked around, through the dead bodies of both men and elves. 'I cannot stand this! There is so much death and pain.I hope that Legolas is not here anywhere here.' I search all three sides of Helms Deep, and finally, approaching to the back of Helms Deep, where, I heard, was the death place for the most elves from Lorien. Suddenly, I hear someone call my name from behind; I turn around to meet the frightened face of Aragorn. Then, I see Gimli and Haldir arrive as well. 'Oh no.all of us are gathered here right now.we must have all heard the same information that Legolas was last seen here.' I sighed, and said, "I assume that all of you got word that Legolas was seen here last?" I see their heads nodding.they all of pale and frightened faces.all of them are Legolas' friends.I hope that the sight we see will not cause us to despair to greatly. My hand is on the corner of the wall, gripping it tightly.not wanting to see what lies behind us.I ask them if they are ready, and they nod, hesitantly, all of us start walking towards the back of Helms Deep.and what we saw there, terrified us greater than ever.

~~~Author's POV~~~

Gandalf, Haldir, Gimli, and Aragorn turned to see the scene in front of them. Instantly, they all gasped in horror, and cried out, Gandalf shook his head in despair and grief, while Haldir, Gimli, and Aragorn ran to the body of their greatest friend.Legolas. There were dead elves everywhere in the back of Helms Deep.all from Lorien.and right in front of the wall, lying there, motionless, breathless, was Legolas. Legolas' hair was filled with dirt and blood, revealing only some of his golden blonde hair, his face was dirty, eyes closed (bad sign), he was so pale that it was as if Legolas was the moon himself. His shoulder had a gash on it, there was a deep stab wound on his side, there were pools of blood all around him, his leg was dislocated, and he was in very bad health. Gimli cried out in despair, and begged for Legolas to be alive, Haldir prayed a lament to Legolas as if he already died, and Aragorn just panicked and started checking for a pulse. He held his fingers there.ten.twenty seconds.but still, no pulse.no breath.nothing.suddenly, as if it was a miracle, Aragorn found a very faint pulse. He cried out in happiness, and picked up Legolas' body. He didn't want to pain Legolas any further, but he had no choice, then, he started running. Gimli, Haldir, and Gandalf followed Aragorn, and they went into Helms Deep, to a healing place, where they could heal Legolas with everything they had. But little did they know, that Legolas dying, with all his wounds, blood loss, and the poison in his body, Legolas was dying fast.very fast.