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Chapter 55--Not A Fool

The air cut the air as it arched towards its target. Just as it looked like it was going to strike Thranduil in the back he dropped flat on his mount's back. The arrow flew over the Elf-King's head, whizzed past the horse's ear and thudded into the ground.

Thranduil straightened back up and continued riding as if nothing had happened. Once they were in the forest one of his guards held the horse while he dismounted. Thranduil looked around and realized many were staring at him. "Even at eight thousand, six hundred and thirty years I have not lost my hearing nor am I foolish enough to not watch my back," he said coolly. He strode off, calling to his captains.

Legolas sighed in relief and returned to the wounded.

Syri and Boromir sat together at the far end of camp tending their weapons and examining their armor for damage that needed to be repaired. Boromir finished first and sat watching Syri. After awhile Syri looked up and stared at him. "What are you staring at?" she asked.

"The most beautiful woman in Middle Earth and she has agreed to be my wife," Boromir said.

"Beautiful, I am grimy and sweaty. I probably stink too," Syri grumbled.

"So do I and about everyone else here," Boromir said.

Syri laughed, "Only us Humans. The Elves do not seem to have that problem," she said.

I suppose it is time to go back and get ready to fight," Boromir sighed. They rose and rearmed then rejoined the army. Everyone seemed agitated and angry.

"I wonder what happened," Syri said.

Boromir looked around and spotted Aragorn and the twins. "There is the one that can tell us," he said. They walked over to them.

"Aragorn, what has upset the Elves so?" Syri asked.

"Rian asked for a talk and then tried to have one of his archers shoot King Thranduil in the back as he was leaving. Luckily the archer missed," Aragorn said.

"I can see why they are angry. Only a coward tries to attack someone when their back is turned," Syri said. "How is Legolas?"

Aragorn sighed. "I suppose he is fine, but I fear he will push himself to hard. Qui is with him," he said.

*Meanwhile*

Mei Ling was not far away from the camp yet. She had one thing to do first. She pulled out a jade dragon that was twin to the one she had given Qui to give Legolas. "One final gift to share before I move on, sun child," she whispered. She held the dragon to her heart and chanted in her own tongue. The amulet glowed with green fire. No one noticed that the charm Legolas wore also glowed with the same eerie light.

Mei sighed. "It is done, the guardian dragon's strength will join yours and its spirit will watch over you always, sun child since I cannot. You will see much more then before now. Farewell," she whispered. She placed the dragon around her neck and silently moved off into the trees. It was time for her to go.

*Back To The Battle*

The reinforcements helped the Mirkwood Elves greatly. The Humans attacked repeatedly and repeatedly they were driven back. It was starting to look like a stalemate between the two forces. Both sides knew there would be no more talk. There would only be to end this war--with defeat or victory.

Syri and Boromir found themselves separated from their comrades for an instance. They hurried to rejoin them. Suddenly Boromir heard Syri gasp behind him. He whirled and just caught her as she collapsed with a dagger in her back.

"NOOO!!!" Boromir screamed. He scanned the woods and saw the soldier getting ready to throw another dagger. Boromir was faster this time. He threw a dagger of his own and it sank into the soldier's throat.

Syri went limp in his arms, but she was still alive, but not for long without aid. Boromir scooped Syri into his arms and ran for the healer's area. He had to find Legolas before it was to late….

Ow! Poor Syri--is she gonna live? Wait and see!!!! R/R please!!!