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Sitting up abruptly I looked around the room before remembering where I was as the memory of my dream came back to me once again which scared me somethin' awful.
"I need some fresh air." I murmured to myself as I climbed out of bed.
I got dressed quickly and left the room. Coming into the corridor I found it was quiet at this hour in which I was grateful as I made my way into the mess hall. Ignoring the curious stares of the men seated already I quickly headed out the door and down the stairs.
"Good morning Lady Shealyn." King Théoden greeted coming over to me. "What gets you up so early?" He questioned.
I shrugged really not wanting to tell him about my dreams. "King Théoden I have been meaning to speak with you in private." I said firmly.
"Very well milady, follow me." He replied.
I followed the king back through the doors and into what looked like a private library. "What do you wish to speak with me about?" Théoden questioned.
"I know that in a matter of a couple of hours we are leaving for Helms Deep and there we plan to fight the enemy." I began thinking about my next words. "I know you believe I am a weak child and that I will need to stay with the other women and children. What I'm tryin' to tell you is that I posses a weapon that would aid you greatly in battle."
The king opened his mouth to speak but I held up a hand to stop him. "My Lord I am not a mere child. I come from another world that is inhabited by only humans, but there are two types of humans. The first are regular humans. The second is a powerful race that is called mutants..."
"What is a mutant?" He asked bewilderment clearly evident on his face.
"A mutant is someone who at sometime in their life, most likely when they are teenagers, receives powerful 'gifts'. My 'gift' allow me to create lightning bolts with my hands." I paused to raise my hands palm facing up.
I could feel the small surge of energy travel to my hands and I allowed small blue sparks fly from my hands. The king stepped back wide eyed. "I want to fight alongside my friends, but I want your blessing to do so." I said.
"I will allow you to fight with us, but do not expect to be rescued." The king answered after a moment.
"Thank you King Théoden." I stated.
"You are welcome young one." He answered. "Why don't you go find my niece, Éowyn and help with the preparations?" He suggested.
"Yes my Lord." I responded leaving the room closing the door behind me.
I wondered back outside searching for the blonde haired woman. "May I help you with somethin' Lady Éowyn?" I asked finding her loading items on a cart.
"It would be greatly appreciated Lady Shealyn." She answered hefting another bundle onto the cart.
I bent and picked up a bag of clothing. "Tell me about your journey I was told by Aragorn that you are a blessing to them." Éowyn replied glancing over at me.
"Where would you like me to begin?" I asked.
"When did you meet Lord Aragorn?" She asked.
"I awoke at Weathertop where Aragorn and the hobbits were camping. The Black riders attacked while Aragorn was scouting the area. I tried to protect Frodo, but the Witch King stabbed me." I bent to pick up several water skins. "I lost consciousness along the way and woke up in Rivendell." I straightened to look at the Lady of Rohan.
"What happened after leaving Rivendell?" She asked curious.
"We traveled for many weeks before we reached Caradhras. There we got up half way when Saruman caused an avalanche. Frodo thought it best to go through the mines of Moria. Pippin gave away our position and we were attacked. I was stabbed through by an orc on the way out and I was almost lost." I paused remembering that event. Giggling I looked back up. "I believe I almost gave Aragorn a heart attack when my heart stopped in Lothlorien."
"He must be really close to you." She responded a hint of jealousy in her voice.
"Yes..." I told her. "He is like a father to me."
"Oh" Was her response.
"There you are Shealyn." A male voice said behind me. "Gimli, Legolas and I have been searching all over for you."
Turning I found Aragorn standing there with a look of relief on his face. "Good morning Lady Éowyn." He said politely.
"Good morning Lord Aragorn." Éowyn responded.
"Shealyn I need to speak with you a moment." Aragorn said heading back inside.
"Yes sir... I will see you later Éowyn." I called taking off after Aragorn who waited at the door.
"What do you wish to speak with me about?" I asked as he placed a hand on my back and leading me down the corridor towards his room.
Entering the room I found that Legolas and Gimli were waiting. "Lass why do you like to scare us?" He enquired.
"Can't a girl leave her room without someone becoming worried about me?" I asked.
The three chuckled clapping me on the shoulder. "We can not help but worry for you Shealyn." Legolas spoke up. "You are dear to us." He added.
"What do ya guys want?" I questioned after a moment.
"I... we wanted to talk to you about the upcoming battle at Helms Deep." Aragorn started.
Before he continued I held up a hand to stop him. "I know what you'll say Aragorn but I have made up my mind. I am going to fight alongside you." They were about to protest but I continued. "I already have King Théoden's blessing." I added.
Aragorn looked at me for the longest time before sighing. "If it is your wish little one." He said. "Come it is time to depart."
Leaving the room we headed down the corridor and out the door where Théoden waited for us with Hasufel and Arod. Swiftly mounting Legolas and Gimli headed out. Approaching Hasufel I looked up at Aragorn.
"I am sorry little one you can not ride with me. I must speak with the king privately." Aragorn told me apologetically.
"That's alright Aragorn I'll find another ride." I responded stepping back.
Looking around I found that everyone already was mounted double all except.... Oh man I thought. The only one available was that blasted Éomer. ~I think I'll just walk~ I thought.
This went on for two days. I walked with the people helping them with their things. Sometimes I rode with Aragorn, but that was rare considering the king always seemed to need him. Both nights I was haunted by that dream, each time confusing me more then the last.
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As I walked on the third day I noticed an old man struggling to carry his bag across his shoulder.
"Let me help you with that." I stated to the old man.
"Thank you young one." He responded as I hefted the bag onto my shoulder
I walked silently alongside the old man for a long time until I heard a cry from ahead. "Warg riders are attacking."
"I'm sorry I must go." I said hurriedly handing the man his bag.
Running through the mass of panicked people I unsheathed my sword. "Give me a lift." I cried out to a Rohirrim rider. He looked down at me and took hold of my outstretched hand.
"Ride faster." I yelled over the noise.
The rider looked over his shoulder at me with a glare on his face.
As we rode forward a fallen orc rose up in front of the horse causing it to rear up. I fell to the ground hitting my head on a hard stone, but was quickly on my feet once again. Wargs surrounded me immediately believing I was defenseless.
I crouched into an attacking position as the first of many orcs advanced on me. Gripping the sword in both hands I swung at the closest orc bringing it down headless. I then kicked out bringing another orc down. I pushed away from the ground just as an orc blade came in contact with the ground.
"That was way to close." I breathed as I ran to help the others.
I briefly spotted Legolas and Gimli fighting side by side before I lost sight of them. "Watch out." Someone called pushing me to the ground.
I looked up to find Éomer standing over me. Pushing him away I scrambled to my feet and engaged in battle once more.
"Aragorn..." I screamed seeing him being dragged to the cliff by a warg. "No..."
I watched in horror as he went over the edge of the cliff. I fought harder against my opponents to reach the cliff. "Oh no..." I whimpered falling to my knees at the edge of the cliff.
My eyes searched frantically for Aragorn but I couldn't see him. "Shealyn are you alright?" Legolas' soft voice asked beside me.
Not taking my eyes off the cliff I nodded not trusting my voice. "Where is Aragorn?" Gimli questioned behind us.
Looking back at my companions I sighed. "A warg took him over... over the cliff." I choked out.
Beside me I could hear an orc laughing and I vaguely heard Legolas question him angrily. Numbly glancing over at him I noticed the orc gripped something in his hand as he took his last breath. Crawling over to the body I snatched the Evenstar pendant from his hand and held it close to my heart. ~He can't be dead~ My mind screamed.
"Come young one." Théoden spoke softly placing a hand on my shoulder. "We must continue on to Helms Deep."
Standing unsteadily dizziness overtook me and I fell to my knees once more. "Shealyn..." Legolas called out to me as my world became dark.
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Legolas called out to Shealyn, but it was too late. Her small body swayed then fell forward.
"Shealyn..." He called again but he received no response.
Carefully he picked her up and went to mount Arod when Théoden approached. "Let me hold her while you mount." The king stated taking the limp girl from Legolas.
"Is she alright?" Legolas looked up to find Éomer standing their.
"And why would it matter to you?" Legolas asked icily.
Raising his hands chest high Éomer backed away before mounting his horse. Turning it he galloped away.
"Forgive my nephew." Théoden apologized turning back to Legolas. "I do not know what has come over him in the last few days."
Legolas nodded gently taking Shealyn from the king's arms. He carefully positioned her body against his before gigging the horse into a trot.
"We will reach Helms Deep after nightfall if we make haste." Théoden called to his men. "Get the wounded mounted we must leave."
"Please be alright lass." Gimli sighed as Éomer pulled him up behind him.
"Tell me master dwarf where did you and your companions find the girl?" Éomer questioned.
"I don't know why you would care of such matter, but Aragorn and our hobbit friends found her on their journey to Rivendell. I worn you Lord Éomer Shealyn from what I gather from her stories she told us has had a hard life." Gimli continued. "She has a clouded past." He added.
"Interesting." Éomer replied
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"Where are we?" I asked my head throbbing painfully.
"We are nearing Helms Deep..." Legolas' voice came through the throbbing pain.
"Legolas?" I questioned warily.
"Yes Shealyn... go back to sleep." He answered.
I nodded weakly resting my head against his chest welcoming the peaceful darkness.
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The men who had attacked the wargs eagerly went through the doors to be greeted by the villagers warmly.
Legolas carefully dismounted and carefully adjusted the young girl in his arms. A worried Gimli came to him. "How is she master elf?" He asked.
"I believe she will be fine as soon as she gets some much needed rest." Legolas responded to his friend's enquire.
"Legolas come let us find Lady Éowyn." Gimli said.
The two wondered inside in search for the lady in question finding her helping an old woman. She looked up hearing them approach. "What happened to Lady Shealyn?" She asked concerned.
"Shealyn was thrown from her horse when the warg riders attacked." Legolas responded.
Éowyn nodded looking around her. "Where is Lord Aragorn?" She asked.
Before Legolas could answer the girl in his arms shifted. "He fell." Shealyn told her sadly.
Éowyn's eyes grew wide as a few tears of grief trickled down her cheeks. "Forgive me for my rudeness. Come I will bring you to a room where Lady Shealyn can rest.
Legolas followed Lady Éowyn quickly down the hall and into a room. Gently Legolas set Shealyn's limp body on the bed.
"I will care for her Legolas, you and Gimli go see the king." Éowyn stated.
Legolas nodded reluctantly leading Gimli along with him. After the two males left Éowyn turned back to the young girl with a sigh. Carefully Éowyn unbuttoned Shealyn's shirt and eased her arms out of the sleeves. As she took the shirt she gasped when she saw the old scars.
"By the Valar..." She whispered placing her hand over her mouth.
Her eyes wondered over the girl's chest and stomach which were marred by scars. Four lay from her right shoulder and disappearing under the left side of her breeches. A newer scar was made by a blade.
Tearing her eyes away from the girl's scars she quickly took the cloth from the water bowl and wrung it out before running it over Shealyn's face then her throat, down to her chest and stomach. Tossing the cloth back into the bowl Éowyn pulled out a clean shirt and easing the young girl's arms into the sleeves and quickly buttoning it.
Next Éowyn untied Shealyn's breeches pulling them off her legs. Again Éowyn wrung out the cloth and washed Shealyn's bottom half of her body before slipping on a clean pair of breeches on her legs.
"... Legolas..." Shealyn whimpered beside her.
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*** Nightmare ***
"Aragorn... no..." I screamed watching him fall from the cliff.
Events in my past came back to me as I searched below. The scene of my family being murdered. Then the countless times I almost lost the members of the X-Men.
Another scene was goin through my mind when pain pulled me into reality.
*** End Nightmare ***
I woke calling for Legolas but when I opened my eyes I only found Lady Éowyn sitting next to me on the bed.
"Where is... Legolas?" I asked weakly as a flash of pain caused me to wince.
"Shh Shealyn it is alright. Legolas and Gimli went to speak with the king." Éowyn spoke softly.
"Where am I?" I asked looking at my surroundings.
"We are at Helms Deep." Éowyn responded.
I was about to ask about Aragorn, but the horrible scene at the cliff replayed in my mind. ~He's gone~ I remembered as warm tears ran down my cheeks. "Aragorn..." I whimpered in sadness.
Éowyn pulled me against her as she rocked back and forth. "Would you like for me to get Legolas?" She asked.
I nodded wincing as searing pain raced before my eyes. Éowyn helped me lie back down before she went to search for the elf. I lay there tears streaming freely now. I felt something in my fist so I uncurled my fingers revealing Aragorn's Evenstar pendant. New tears trickled down my cheeks holding the pendant tightly.
"Shealyn..." Looking up I found Legolas and Gimli standing just inside the door with Théoden right behind them.
I rose up into a sitting position I winced at the pain in my head and beckoned for them to come. Slowly they approached and sat on the bed.
"You scared us once again Shealyn." Legolas commented.
"I'm sorry." I answered.
"What happened child?" Théoden asked.
"Oh... um when we were riding into the attack a fallen orc spooked the horse and I wasn't holding onto the rider and I fell hitting my head on a rock." I told him.
"I am glad you are better Shealyn. I must go tend to important matters." The king said leaving the room.
Legolas turned back to me and smiled. "Yes it is good to see you awake Shealyn." He stated.
Gimli nodded his agreement as he clasped her hand. "You are lucky one lass, very lucky." He admonished.
I yawned tiredly and smiled as Legolas and Gimli rose to leave. "You need your rest Shealyn. We will come back to check on you later." Legolas told me leaning over to kiss me on the forehead.
After they left I shifted to lie back down. Clutching the Evenstar pendant I closed my eyes drifting into a fitful sleep.
*** Hey guys I hoped you liked. I was having a difficult time to write this chapter, but as you see I pulled through. I hope you like the chapter. R&R! ***
Dara Maeko: Thank ya for the review. Don't worry Shealyn will show him what she's made of *evil grin appears on face*. I hope you like.
Saera: Thanks for the review. I hope you like.
Tara: lol yup Éomer is evil but he'll learn. I'm glad you didn't think that last chapter was dull. I hope you like this chapter.
lulu bell: Hey thanks for the review. I hope you liked your trip. Don't worry Éomer is going to get it. I hope you like this chapter. ***
Sitting up abruptly I looked around the room before remembering where I was as the memory of my dream came back to me once again which scared me somethin' awful.
"I need some fresh air." I murmured to myself as I climbed out of bed.
I got dressed quickly and left the room. Coming into the corridor I found it was quiet at this hour in which I was grateful as I made my way into the mess hall. Ignoring the curious stares of the men seated already I quickly headed out the door and down the stairs.
"Good morning Lady Shealyn." King Théoden greeted coming over to me. "What gets you up so early?" He questioned.
I shrugged really not wanting to tell him about my dreams. "King Théoden I have been meaning to speak with you in private." I said firmly.
"Very well milady, follow me." He replied.
I followed the king back through the doors and into what looked like a private library. "What do you wish to speak with me about?" Théoden questioned.
"I know that in a matter of a couple of hours we are leaving for Helms Deep and there we plan to fight the enemy." I began thinking about my next words. "I know you believe I am a weak child and that I will need to stay with the other women and children. What I'm tryin' to tell you is that I posses a weapon that would aid you greatly in battle."
The king opened his mouth to speak but I held up a hand to stop him. "My Lord I am not a mere child. I come from another world that is inhabited by only humans, but there are two types of humans. The first are regular humans. The second is a powerful race that is called mutants..."
"What is a mutant?" He asked bewilderment clearly evident on his face.
"A mutant is someone who at sometime in their life, most likely when they are teenagers, receives powerful 'gifts'. My 'gift' allow me to create lightning bolts with my hands." I paused to raise my hands palm facing up.
I could feel the small surge of energy travel to my hands and I allowed small blue sparks fly from my hands. The king stepped back wide eyed. "I want to fight alongside my friends, but I want your blessing to do so." I said.
"I will allow you to fight with us, but do not expect to be rescued." The king answered after a moment.
"Thank you King Théoden." I stated.
"You are welcome young one." He answered. "Why don't you go find my niece, Éowyn and help with the preparations?" He suggested.
"Yes my Lord." I responded leaving the room closing the door behind me.
I wondered back outside searching for the blonde haired woman. "May I help you with somethin' Lady Éowyn?" I asked finding her loading items on a cart.
"It would be greatly appreciated Lady Shealyn." She answered hefting another bundle onto the cart.
I bent and picked up a bag of clothing. "Tell me about your journey I was told by Aragorn that you are a blessing to them." Éowyn replied glancing over at me.
"Where would you like me to begin?" I asked.
"When did you meet Lord Aragorn?" She asked.
"I awoke at Weathertop where Aragorn and the hobbits were camping. The Black riders attacked while Aragorn was scouting the area. I tried to protect Frodo, but the Witch King stabbed me." I bent to pick up several water skins. "I lost consciousness along the way and woke up in Rivendell." I straightened to look at the Lady of Rohan.
"What happened after leaving Rivendell?" She asked curious.
"We traveled for many weeks before we reached Caradhras. There we got up half way when Saruman caused an avalanche. Frodo thought it best to go through the mines of Moria. Pippin gave away our position and we were attacked. I was stabbed through by an orc on the way out and I was almost lost." I paused remembering that event. Giggling I looked back up. "I believe I almost gave Aragorn a heart attack when my heart stopped in Lothlorien."
"He must be really close to you." She responded a hint of jealousy in her voice.
"Yes..." I told her. "He is like a father to me."
"Oh" Was her response.
"There you are Shealyn." A male voice said behind me. "Gimli, Legolas and I have been searching all over for you."
Turning I found Aragorn standing there with a look of relief on his face. "Good morning Lady Éowyn." He said politely.
"Good morning Lord Aragorn." Éowyn responded.
"Shealyn I need to speak with you a moment." Aragorn said heading back inside.
"Yes sir... I will see you later Éowyn." I called taking off after Aragorn who waited at the door.
"What do you wish to speak with me about?" I asked as he placed a hand on my back and leading me down the corridor towards his room.
Entering the room I found that Legolas and Gimli were waiting. "Lass why do you like to scare us?" He enquired.
"Can't a girl leave her room without someone becoming worried about me?" I asked.
The three chuckled clapping me on the shoulder. "We can not help but worry for you Shealyn." Legolas spoke up. "You are dear to us." He added.
"What do ya guys want?" I questioned after a moment.
"I... we wanted to talk to you about the upcoming battle at Helms Deep." Aragorn started.
Before he continued I held up a hand to stop him. "I know what you'll say Aragorn but I have made up my mind. I am going to fight alongside you." They were about to protest but I continued. "I already have King Théoden's blessing." I added.
Aragorn looked at me for the longest time before sighing. "If it is your wish little one." He said. "Come it is time to depart."
Leaving the room we headed down the corridor and out the door where Théoden waited for us with Hasufel and Arod. Swiftly mounting Legolas and Gimli headed out. Approaching Hasufel I looked up at Aragorn.
"I am sorry little one you can not ride with me. I must speak with the king privately." Aragorn told me apologetically.
"That's alright Aragorn I'll find another ride." I responded stepping back.
Looking around I found that everyone already was mounted double all except.... Oh man I thought. The only one available was that blasted Éomer. ~I think I'll just walk~ I thought.
This went on for two days. I walked with the people helping them with their things. Sometimes I rode with Aragorn, but that was rare considering the king always seemed to need him. Both nights I was haunted by that dream, each time confusing me more then the last.
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As I walked on the third day I noticed an old man struggling to carry his bag across his shoulder.
"Let me help you with that." I stated to the old man.
"Thank you young one." He responded as I hefted the bag onto my shoulder
I walked silently alongside the old man for a long time until I heard a cry from ahead. "Warg riders are attacking."
"I'm sorry I must go." I said hurriedly handing the man his bag.
Running through the mass of panicked people I unsheathed my sword. "Give me a lift." I cried out to a Rohirrim rider. He looked down at me and took hold of my outstretched hand.
"Ride faster." I yelled over the noise.
The rider looked over his shoulder at me with a glare on his face.
As we rode forward a fallen orc rose up in front of the horse causing it to rear up. I fell to the ground hitting my head on a hard stone, but was quickly on my feet once again. Wargs surrounded me immediately believing I was defenseless.
I crouched into an attacking position as the first of many orcs advanced on me. Gripping the sword in both hands I swung at the closest orc bringing it down headless. I then kicked out bringing another orc down. I pushed away from the ground just as an orc blade came in contact with the ground.
"That was way to close." I breathed as I ran to help the others.
I briefly spotted Legolas and Gimli fighting side by side before I lost sight of them. "Watch out." Someone called pushing me to the ground.
I looked up to find Éomer standing over me. Pushing him away I scrambled to my feet and engaged in battle once more.
"Aragorn..." I screamed seeing him being dragged to the cliff by a warg. "No..."
I watched in horror as he went over the edge of the cliff. I fought harder against my opponents to reach the cliff. "Oh no..." I whimpered falling to my knees at the edge of the cliff.
My eyes searched frantically for Aragorn but I couldn't see him. "Shealyn are you alright?" Legolas' soft voice asked beside me.
Not taking my eyes off the cliff I nodded not trusting my voice. "Where is Aragorn?" Gimli questioned behind us.
Looking back at my companions I sighed. "A warg took him over... over the cliff." I choked out.
Beside me I could hear an orc laughing and I vaguely heard Legolas question him angrily. Numbly glancing over at him I noticed the orc gripped something in his hand as he took his last breath. Crawling over to the body I snatched the Evenstar pendant from his hand and held it close to my heart. ~He can't be dead~ My mind screamed.
"Come young one." Théoden spoke softly placing a hand on my shoulder. "We must continue on to Helms Deep."
Standing unsteadily dizziness overtook me and I fell to my knees once more. "Shealyn..." Legolas called out to me as my world became dark.
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Legolas called out to Shealyn, but it was too late. Her small body swayed then fell forward.
"Shealyn..." He called again but he received no response.
Carefully he picked her up and went to mount Arod when Théoden approached. "Let me hold her while you mount." The king stated taking the limp girl from Legolas.
"Is she alright?" Legolas looked up to find Éomer standing their.
"And why would it matter to you?" Legolas asked icily.
Raising his hands chest high Éomer backed away before mounting his horse. Turning it he galloped away.
"Forgive my nephew." Théoden apologized turning back to Legolas. "I do not know what has come over him in the last few days."
Legolas nodded gently taking Shealyn from the king's arms. He carefully positioned her body against his before gigging the horse into a trot.
"We will reach Helms Deep after nightfall if we make haste." Théoden called to his men. "Get the wounded mounted we must leave."
"Please be alright lass." Gimli sighed as Éomer pulled him up behind him.
"Tell me master dwarf where did you and your companions find the girl?" Éomer questioned.
"I don't know why you would care of such matter, but Aragorn and our hobbit friends found her on their journey to Rivendell. I worn you Lord Éomer Shealyn from what I gather from her stories she told us has had a hard life." Gimli continued. "She has a clouded past." He added.
"Interesting." Éomer replied
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"Where are we?" I asked my head throbbing painfully.
"We are nearing Helms Deep..." Legolas' voice came through the throbbing pain.
"Legolas?" I questioned warily.
"Yes Shealyn... go back to sleep." He answered.
I nodded weakly resting my head against his chest welcoming the peaceful darkness.
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The men who had attacked the wargs eagerly went through the doors to be greeted by the villagers warmly.
Legolas carefully dismounted and carefully adjusted the young girl in his arms. A worried Gimli came to him. "How is she master elf?" He asked.
"I believe she will be fine as soon as she gets some much needed rest." Legolas responded to his friend's enquire.
"Legolas come let us find Lady Éowyn." Gimli said.
The two wondered inside in search for the lady in question finding her helping an old woman. She looked up hearing them approach. "What happened to Lady Shealyn?" She asked concerned.
"Shealyn was thrown from her horse when the warg riders attacked." Legolas responded.
Éowyn nodded looking around her. "Where is Lord Aragorn?" She asked.
Before Legolas could answer the girl in his arms shifted. "He fell." Shealyn told her sadly.
Éowyn's eyes grew wide as a few tears of grief trickled down her cheeks. "Forgive me for my rudeness. Come I will bring you to a room where Lady Shealyn can rest.
Legolas followed Lady Éowyn quickly down the hall and into a room. Gently Legolas set Shealyn's limp body on the bed.
"I will care for her Legolas, you and Gimli go see the king." Éowyn stated.
Legolas nodded reluctantly leading Gimli along with him. After the two males left Éowyn turned back to the young girl with a sigh. Carefully Éowyn unbuttoned Shealyn's shirt and eased her arms out of the sleeves. As she took the shirt she gasped when she saw the old scars.
"By the Valar..." She whispered placing her hand over her mouth.
Her eyes wondered over the girl's chest and stomach which were marred by scars. Four lay from her right shoulder and disappearing under the left side of her breeches. A newer scar was made by a blade.
Tearing her eyes away from the girl's scars she quickly took the cloth from the water bowl and wrung it out before running it over Shealyn's face then her throat, down to her chest and stomach. Tossing the cloth back into the bowl Éowyn pulled out a clean shirt and easing the young girl's arms into the sleeves and quickly buttoning it.
Next Éowyn untied Shealyn's breeches pulling them off her legs. Again Éowyn wrung out the cloth and washed Shealyn's bottom half of her body before slipping on a clean pair of breeches on her legs.
"... Legolas..." Shealyn whimpered beside her.
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*** Nightmare ***
"Aragorn... no..." I screamed watching him fall from the cliff.
Events in my past came back to me as I searched below. The scene of my family being murdered. Then the countless times I almost lost the members of the X-Men.
Another scene was goin through my mind when pain pulled me into reality.
*** End Nightmare ***
I woke calling for Legolas but when I opened my eyes I only found Lady Éowyn sitting next to me on the bed.
"Where is... Legolas?" I asked weakly as a flash of pain caused me to wince.
"Shh Shealyn it is alright. Legolas and Gimli went to speak with the king." Éowyn spoke softly.
"Where am I?" I asked looking at my surroundings.
"We are at Helms Deep." Éowyn responded.
I was about to ask about Aragorn, but the horrible scene at the cliff replayed in my mind. ~He's gone~ I remembered as warm tears ran down my cheeks. "Aragorn..." I whimpered in sadness.
Éowyn pulled me against her as she rocked back and forth. "Would you like for me to get Legolas?" She asked.
I nodded wincing as searing pain raced before my eyes. Éowyn helped me lie back down before she went to search for the elf. I lay there tears streaming freely now. I felt something in my fist so I uncurled my fingers revealing Aragorn's Evenstar pendant. New tears trickled down my cheeks holding the pendant tightly.
"Shealyn..." Looking up I found Legolas and Gimli standing just inside the door with Théoden right behind them.
I rose up into a sitting position I winced at the pain in my head and beckoned for them to come. Slowly they approached and sat on the bed.
"You scared us once again Shealyn." Legolas commented.
"I'm sorry." I answered.
"What happened child?" Théoden asked.
"Oh... um when we were riding into the attack a fallen orc spooked the horse and I wasn't holding onto the rider and I fell hitting my head on a rock." I told him.
"I am glad you are better Shealyn. I must go tend to important matters." The king said leaving the room.
Legolas turned back to me and smiled. "Yes it is good to see you awake Shealyn." He stated.
Gimli nodded his agreement as he clasped her hand. "You are lucky one lass, very lucky." He admonished.
I yawned tiredly and smiled as Legolas and Gimli rose to leave. "You need your rest Shealyn. We will come back to check on you later." Legolas told me leaning over to kiss me on the forehead.
After they left I shifted to lie back down. Clutching the Evenstar pendant I closed my eyes drifting into a fitful sleep.
*** Hey guys I hoped you liked. I was having a difficult time to write this chapter, but as you see I pulled through. I hope you like the chapter. R&R! ***