Hey peoples this chapter took forever to plan, so I hope you enjoy it. It might be a few days before chapter 16 comes up. But I hope you will be patient. (I have to work Monday and Tuesday you see) anyways here is some info for you on this chapter. War Wargs (I looked this up) that's the official name for the wolves of Isengard. Just for you know added information. I am really sorry for the cliff hanger in this chapter; I promise I will work quickly to get the next chapter up soon. Thanks everyone for all your wonderful support, and thanks for wishing me luck at my new job. I love you guys! ^.~

Begita

Close your Eyes Chapter 15

The night was beginning to fill the sky. Sounds of evening filled the still air. Chirping insects, cool breezes and silence. Haldir walked ahead as Legolas took the rear making sure everything was alright. The elves traveled quickly barely leaving a mark where they were stepping. Though Legolas' horse did not keep the same untouchable pace as the elves.

Haldir looked ahead; the night sky was like ink that spilled over the ridged landscape. Nothing was identifiable. Trees were like mountains and mountains weren't seen.

Legolas got off the horse then. Giving it to one of the other elves who had grown weary. He had not let himself be bothered by leaving Helm's deep. He would not let that control him now, not for the rest of his life. Aragorn had chosen to be with his own kind perhaps that was the way it should be.

Legolas pulled his emotions inside, he could not let himself be sad now. He had to be calm and alert for the other elves. They were taking a trail that had been used by Orc's and an ambush could come from anywhere.

They had passed the ridge where the wolves of Isengard had come through, it had not taken long. It had almost been two hours now. They had traveled swiftly and without a break, Legolas wondered why the rush. It must have been because of the Orc's that was the only explanation he could think of now, and he knew they were all anxious to get home.

Suddenly everyone stopped, standing stalk still. Haldir listened he had heard something foreign. It was in the distance. A low rustling, but it could not have been an Orc. Orc's were loud and boisterous. This sound was like… Haldir couldn't place it, some type of animal perhaps? It was like horses walking slowly, but there were low groaning noises in between. He could not place it. Legolas swiftly made his way up to Haldir. They exchanged glances and listened. The other elves tried to be calm but after Helm's deep everyone was easily shaken. There were less than sixty of the one hundred twenty elves that had come to help in the battle, and they were all for once scared stiff.

Haldir and Legolas turned swiftly as they heard a scream; one of the elves had been taken down. Haldir's eyes widened as a pack of wild War Wargs had descended upon them.

(Back at Helm's deep)

Theoden rubbed his temples as Gandalf finished telling him all that had taken place, "That cannot be true." Eomer said in disbelief. Gandalf looked at him in a side glance, "It is true sir Eomer, all that has been said is true." Faramir was still down on one knee with his head looking down, he had confessed to everything he had heard and done. Theoden sighed. "What is done is done, we cannot change that." Eowyn was kneeling next to Faramir; she had changed into a black dress with gold colored string that circled round the waist. She slightly looked at Faramir. His eyes met her glances and they both looked back at the floor as Theoden continued.

"We shall have to deal with this in our own separate ways, Eomer I know you must be shaken by the lies of your sister. But there is nothing we can do to change that; you must rebuild your trust." Eomer put his fist to his chest and knelt next to Théoden's chair. "I understand." He said with regret in his voice, he looked over at Eowyn but she did not take her gaze from the floor.

"Lord Faramir," Faramir looked up quickly. "For your actions I must ask that you…" Faramir's eyes saddened. "Please don't ask me to leave sir; I have no where else now. Please if there is some way I can redeem myself, please sir I beg of you." Gandalf looked at Theoden, "He has been a loyal asset to you for some time now, he did offer his help with rebuilding Helm's deep." Theoden rolled his eyes slightly. Gandalf was right as usual, but the thought of everyone over ruling his judgment bothered him.

"That is true Gandalf, so I suppose Faramir can stay here. Only because he has such a good defense." Faramir clasped his hands together, "Thank you my lord, your kindness is ever great to me, I shall be forever in your debt." Theoden waved his hand for Faramir to quit his praises, and he did so kneeling back down facing the floor.

"Eowyn." Theoden said with a sense of force in his voice. Eowyn's eyes closed tightly, she was so angry with herself. She had taken love from Aragorn. She did not know why she had acted the way she did, perhaps it was because of Theodred? She had loved Theodred with every piece of her soul, she wondered if she had only transferred her love for Theodred onto Aragorn? But that was silly, that would have meant that… she didn't love Aragorn… "You do not love me Eowyn…" she had remembered what he had said, and she knew she protested.

She was not in love with Aragorn, she was only craving comfort. "Eowyn I must ask you to explain your actions." Theoden said sternly. Eowyn's eyes studied the floor. Thick stone, masked with dirt and ash. Everyone had been right; she had been insane for Aragorn. She drove the elves away; she drove Aragorn away, and now? She could never be trusted even by her own brother? "Eowyn!" Theoden yelled, Eowyn looked up her eyes were in a state of confusion.

"I'm sorry." She said "I'm sorry for everything, I know that doesn't make it better and that doesn't make the things I have done alright, but I am sorry. I swear to you I am sorry!" Theoden looked at Gandalf, the four men were stunned.

'She's sorry? She's insane is what she is. It's too late for apologizing; being sorry won't bring people back.' Faramir thought to himself.

Eowyn looked back down at the floor, "I know what I did was wrong, and I know you will all hate me for it, but I'm sorry. That's all that I can say, because nothing else would matter to you."

Eomer glanced at Theoden, who rested his head on his hand. "I can see you are sorry Eowyn, everyone knows that you are. And I don't expect myself to believe the reasons you will give me for what you have done, but I do believe that you are sorry."

Eowyn's eyes burned, she wanted so badly to just die right now. Everyone hated her, everyone distrusted her, there was nothing for her here now.

"Though I suppose there must be some type of punishment for you." Eowyn stared at Theoden. Who exchanged glances with Eomer and Gandalf.

(Soon)

"So I was saying to myself, Faramir you are the most skilled warrior in all of Middle earth." Eowyn groaned as she hoisted another fork full of manure into a beat up wheel barrow. Faramir was sitting on the fence next to Shadow Fax his back resting against the wall. The stable reeked of manure. Theoden had decided that Eowyn would do all the chores of regular people. Since no one else wanted to do it she would have to do it all, she also had to suffer a whipping. Since that was the punishment in Rohan, and Theoden could not change it for her sake.

Faramir had not liked to see a woman cry, but he and Gandalf had watched the punishment take place. Though he did not let Eowyn's cries reach him. He would not be bothered by her, she deserved everything she had coming to her.

"I suppose Aragorn is still out looking for Legolas then." Eowyn stopped a moment but then went back to shoveling.

"Yes, it is quite a shame things could not work out for the better." Eowyn threw the shovel down. "Faramir. Do you take pride in harassing me?" Faramir stared at Eowyn with wide eyes but they were in a mocking glance. "Of course I take pride in harassing you Eowyn, why else do you think I'm sitting here watching you do this?" Eowyn groaned, "Do you have no heart? I said I was sorry! Do you have to sit there and be a constant reminder that I did myself wrong." Faramir started cleaning his fingernails with his dagger. "I'm just making sure you do it." Eowyn growled, and made her way to the door. "If you leave you'll just have to endure that whip again Eowyn." Faramir had not looked up, Eowyn stood still.

She rested her head on the side of the door. Then turned to looked at Faramir, who still did not meet her gaze. "Do you hate me Faramir?" he did not look up, he kept to himself. Eowyn walked briskly up to Faramir, putting her hand on his leg. "I asked you a question."

Faramir looked at Eowyn with cold eyes, "I do not have to answer to you." He said plainly, Eowyn looked down trying to keep her emotions inside. "I just… wondered…" Faramir rammed his dagger into the wall, Shadow Fax whinnied loudly. As Faramir got off the fence, looking at Eowyn without blinking. "If I would forgive you? Is that it?" Eowyn tried to speak but her words were murmurs and regrets. "You were weak Faramir! I'll do it my way Faramir! You remember what you said don't you? Why should I forgive you Eowyn? Why?" Eowyn tried to say something, the words stuck in her throat. "Answer me!" Faramir yelled, Eowyn's eyes welled up again and tears streamed down her face. "I'm sorry." She squeaked, Faramir groaned.

"We all know you're sorry. That doesn't make it better though!" Eowyn stared up at Faramir, his eyes were uninviting. But they weren't cold.

"I know it doesn't make it better Faramir!" Eowyn yelled, "If it did make it better this feeling in my heart would be gone! I wouldn't feel like I wanted to cast myself away!" Faramir laughed lightly, "I suppose that is true then. But I can't forgive you even so." Eowyn looked at the floor. "I'm…" Faramir put his fingers to her lips, "Don't… say you're sorry… I've heard it too many times now, and as it rolls off your tongue you should know yourself that I can never accept your apology."

Eowyn nodded slightly, "So stop it now." Faramir added, Eowyn looked at the floor. Brushing her tears away. "No body feels sorry for you Eowyn, I should wonder if anyone ever will again." Eowyn pulled up the shovel and went back to working, Faramir stared at her. Her determination and sincerity for everything she poured herself into almost touched him, but she was nothing to him. Faramir felt his heart beat faster and he shook loose the feeling quickly. 'Eowyn, fair and cold… like a morning of pale spring.' He thought. 'I could never love someone like her.'