*** Hey guys here's chapter 22. I'm sorry about the mistakes in the last
chapter. I hope this chapter will be longer then the last I hope you enjoy!
Aislin: Thank you for reviewing. I think I would be frustrated as well with having to repeat myself. Naw you didn't offend me. Thank you for the compliment I appreciate it. I was obsessed with WTR since 7th grade, but I kinda grew out of it by freshman year after being teased. Anyways I hope you like this chapter.
lulu bell: Thanks for the review. Nope I'm from Ohio, though I've always wanted to go to Texas. I also watched WTR a lot. I hope you enjoy!
Dara Maeko: Glad you liked I hope you like this as well.
Saera: Hey hope you like. *giggles* hope you didn't hurt yourself when you bounced into the wall.
QTpie-pippinsgurl: Thank you for the review. I kinda forgot to clean up their relationship. Scott has forgiven her and she him. Thanks for wondering. I hope you enjoy this chapter.
kurleyhawk2: I'm glad you enjoyed. I know you will. I hope you like this.
corrina: Hey thanks for the review. I'm glad that you are interested in my story. Thank you for the compliment. I hope you like this chapter. ***
"Again, again." Several children squealed jumping up and down.
I smiled looking at the expectant faces of the small children lifting my hands palms up. The familiar tingling sensation came to my hands as the tiny blue lightning bolts formed a ball in each hand. I held them out to show the kids before fusing them together.
"Make it big." A little blonde boy cried out.
"Guys ready?" I asked glancing around the little circle.
The children nodded eagerly giving me space as I closed my eyes to concentrate. I opened my eyes seconds later and let loose a small amount of energy causing the ball of lightning to spark intensely.
"Again." They all cried out in unison.
"I can't." I apologized. "I must go get ready for battle." I added.
Their eyes widened in surprise. "Are you going to fight with the men?" A little girl asked tugging my sleeve.
"Yes..." I began.
"Are you going to use your magic?" A young boy interrupted me.
"So many questions." I responded. "I will use it when there is no other choice." I added.
"Be safe." They called out as I walked away.
"I'll try." I called back before heading to the armory.
I made way along the busy stone walkway passing many who gave me disapproving looks.
"Damn it I can't get this." A young light brown hair man cursed tossing his worn bow aside unstrung.
"Here I will help ya." I said gently picking up the discarded bow.
I sat down next to him and placed the bow between my knees. Taking the string in my hand I carefully stretched it until I was able to latch it. Quietly I handed it back to the man before standing to leave.
"Wait." He called grabbing my wrist.
I turned around confused about his action. "I wanted to uh... thank you... and keep yourself safe out there." He said releasing my wrist.
I nodded moving away from him and towards where King Théoden and Aragorn stood talking. As I looked around I caught sight of a large group heading up the stairs. My eyes widened slightly realizing they were elves from Lothlorien.
"Greetings King Théoden." Haldir said approaching them.
"We are most grateful for your assistance Haldir of Lorien." Théoden responded.
Sitting back I listened to the conversation quietly as my eyes roamed over the Rohirrm who were quickly preparing for the battle. Fear and doubt were written all over their faces as the scrambled to gather as many weapons as they could find.
"Shealyn come help us." Legolas called from his position on the wall.
I got up quickly and walked over to the elf. "What can I help you with?" I asked.
Legolas turned handing me bags of something. "Take these to the caves." He stated. "They're healing herbs." He added seeing the bewildered look on my face.
Nodding I moved away towards the caves dodging around the busy men around me.
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"Is Shealyn going to fight with us?" Haldir questioned Aragorn after Théoden left them.
"I'm afraid so my friend." Aragorn responded. "Do not try to persuade her to back out. I and many others have tried to change her mind." He added seeing the determined look on his friend's face.
Haldir sighed and turned to his brothers to give the orders before he and Aragorn went somewhere private to speak.
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Tension was thick more like a barrier. I stood close to Legolas at the wall sword ready in my hands. I was frightened beyond belief as I glanced at the men, elves, and dwarf around me clad in armor.
"It will be ok." Legolas whispered placing a reassuring hand on my shoulder.
Looking up at the elf I gave him appreciative glance.
I saw the orc army approach as the sky became gray with heavy clouds. There were so many that I couldn't count them all, but according to Aragorn there were thousands out there. They stopped just before the gates taunting us.
"I can't see." Gimli wailed from the other side of Legolas. "What is going on?" He questioned anxiously gripping his axe tightly.
"Would you like me to describe it to you..." Legolas asked grinning. "Or would you like for me to get you something to stand on.
Gimli bristled about being called short, but didn't reply.
Aragorn walked along the rows of Elven archers giving them some sort of pep talk. As he spoke to them in Elvish the clouds let there rain break through their seems.
To keep my mind off of the upcoming battle and to lift the spirits of the elves and men around me I began to sing one of my favorite songs hoping that everyone would understand the lyrics that were saying that even if something looked impossible like this battle that there was still hope. The words came out slowly at first but after the first few lines I let loose.
"My dad chased monsters from the dark
He checked underneath my bed
An he could lift me with one arm
Way up over top of his head
He could loosen rusty bolts
With a quick turn of his wrist
He pulled splinters from his hand
And never even flinched
In thirteen years I'd never seen him cry
But the day that grandpa died, I realized
Unsinkable ships sink
Unbreakable walls break
Sometimes the things you think could never happen
Happens just like that
Unbendable steel bends
If the fury of the wind is unstoppable
I've learned to never underestimate
The impossible
And then there was my junior year
Billy had a brand new car
It was late, the road was wet
I guess the curves was just too sharp
I walked away without a scratch
They brought the helicopter in
And Billy couldn't feel his legs
Said he'd never walk again
But Billy said he would and his mom and daddy prayed
And the day we graduated, he stood up to say:
Unsinkable ships sink
Unbreakable walls break
Sometimes the things you think could never happen
Happens just like that
Unbendable steel bends
If the fury of the wind is unstoppable
I've learned to never underestimate
The impossible
So don't tell me that it's over
Don't give up on you and me
'Cos there's no such thing as hopeless
If you believe:
Unsinkable ships sink
Unbreakable walls break
Sometimes the things you think could never happen
Happens just like that
Unbendable steel bends
If the fury of the wind is unstoppable
I've learned to never underestimate
The impossible" (A/N: The Impossible belongs to Joe Nichols and co.)
Some of the tension disappeared as I ended the song with a sigh. I felt eyes watching me from all directions it seemed. "The song brought some hope Shealyn." Legolas stated matter-of-factly.
Pushing a wet strand of hair out of my face I watched as the last of the orc army came to a halt. From the far end of the wall where Éomer's archers stood a trigger happy man let an arrow fly striking an orc in the chest. Angered by this the orcs advanced.
FIRE! Aragorn cried out.
Legolas along with the other elves and men in the front row notched their arrow bringing the string taunt before letting it fly.
I gripped my sword tighter as I watched the arrows strike down many orcs. The advancing army let out another enraged cry before lifting ladders up against the stone walls. Orcs began to climb them but most never got up because of my sword and Gimli's axe.
"Finally!" Gimli yelped with joy as he took another orc head from it's shoulders.
I smiled blocking a blow from an orcish sword. I ducked blocking another blow before taking his legs out from beneath him and tossing him over the side taking the ladder and many buddies with him.
"Die damn you." I cursed at a stubborn orc who had stabbed my arm.
I swung my sword striking him on the neck separating it from the body. Suddenly I fell forward being pushed by a Rohirrm. Catching myself on the wall my eyes fell upon a rather small orc that carried a lit torch in his gnarled clawed hand run towards the wall.
"Legolas shoot it." Aragorn ordered also seeing the orc on a suicide bombing mission.
Legolas aimed carefully and let loose an arrow quickly replacing it with another. The first arrow struck the orc in the shoulder causing it to stumble, but he regained his footing and continued. ~Oh God Legolas isn't going to be able to stop him~ I thought wildly looking around me.
There close to the orc's destination stood a ladder. With quick thinking I ran to it knocking an orc out of my way. I leaped onto the wall and without hesitation I grabbed the ladder using my eighty pounds to cause the ladder to fall with me on it.
"SHEALYN!" I heard Aragorn yell through the whistling wind and rain.
As I landed I tucked and rolled coming to my feet once again. With only a few seconds to spare I dropped my sword and brought my hands up in front of me feeling a large amount of energy travel to my hands. I started when I felt the tingling sensation going through my whole body. ~Oh Lord~ I thought.
"SHEALYN!" I heard someone scream.
I watched in utter shock as my body seemed to glow an eerie shade of blue. I smirked at the charging orc and let loose my lightning. I felt my eyes become brighter as blue lightning shot out from my whole body in a giant wave.
The lightning struck at least a half dozen rows of orc affectively taking out the suicide orc who had planned to blow up the wall.
"Ah man..." I cried out feeling my strength leave me as I fell to my knees. "... that was probably not the best idea." I moaned staggering to my feet.
Backing away from the advancing orcs I slipped on the mud but righted myself on the wall where I felt my hand touch a rope. I looked up the wall and found Éomer standing there with the other end of the rope in his hands.
"GRAB THE ROPE SHEALYN." Éomer called above the noise of battle.
I weakly grabbed the rope holding it tightly as the Rohirrim pulled me up. "Are you alright." He asked as he pulled me up over the wall. Nodding I grabbed a discarded sword pushing past Éomer and entering the battle again.
A loud explosion sounded several minutes later, but I knew that no one had been on the wall when it blew. ~Thank you Valar~ I cried out in my mind
"Shealyn are you alright?" I turned to find Legolas fighting beside me. "I saw you go over the wall with one of the ladders." He stated chancing a glance at me.
I could only nod blocking a strong blow of a blade. ~Not good ~ I thought vaguely. ~I shouldn't feel this weak~ I added.
The rain soaked warriors fought hard as I made my way through them. "Oh Elbereth." I heard a voice cry out.
My eyes searched frantically for the person who had cried out. ~Rumil~ my mind screamed as my eyes fell on the elf in distress. ~If I don't save him Haldir will kill me~ I thought. ~If I don't die first~ I added ducking a little too slowly for my liking.
"Rumil..." I screamed weakly swinging my sword at an orc who was about to give the elf the fatal blow.
The orc fell allowing Rumil to finish off the orcs around him.
I spotted Haldir not to far away and an orc was coming up behind him. "Haldir behind you." I cried feeling almost the last bit of my energy seep from my hand and electrocute the orc.
Staggering over to him we ran fighting the orcs that got in our way. "The gates have been breached." Someone called out as we were surrounded immediately by orcs.
Haldir and I were separated while we fought for our lives. Darkness had just begun to prick my awareness. ~Oh please don't let me pass out~ I cried in my mind swinging the sword slower then the last.
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"Have you seen Shealyn?" Aragorn asked urgently grabbing Rumil's arm.
Rumil shook his head moving away to fight off more attacking orcs.
Aragorn searched frantically for any sign of the girl, but his attention was immediately turned back to the battle at hand. ~Valar keep her safe~ He thought slicing down another attacker.
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I swayed slightly before quickly regaining my balance. ~Half-pint whenever you are hurt don't show the enemy. Stay strong~ Logan's voice came into my mind.
"To the keep..." Someone shouted.
Stumbling weakly I ran after the men but was intercepted by a group of at least twenty orcs. The sword in my hand seemed to weigh my arm down as I let out an exhausted scream and plunged into the group noticing Rumil was also with me.
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The battle at Helms Deep now over the men and elves came out of the keep to find their wounded and dead.
"Where is she?" Legolas asked in frustration looking all over for the young mutant
Orophin and Haldir approached worry etched into their features. "Have you seen Rumil?" Haldir asked Aragorn urgently.
"Nay Haldir." Aragorn responded shaking his head. "We search for Shealyn have you seen her?" He added with some hope.
The two brothers sadly shook their heads before suggesting that they should work together to find them.
"Look..." Gimli growled trailing off pointing.
The group turned in the direction that the dwarf pointed seeing Rumil coming their way carrying a small bundle.
"Rumil..." Orophin cried out with joy of seeing his brother alive.
Rumil looked up giving them a small smile coming to a stop in front of them.
"Shealyn..." Aragorn whispered recognizing the figure in Rumil's arms. "What happened?" He asked.
"Hey Aragorn..." Shealyn greeted softly with a small grin on her face.
Aragorn took her into his arms and carried her to a place where he could treat her.
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I winced as Aragorn pulled my sleeve away from my stab wound on my wrist to inspect it. "The blade did not cut a vein or artery." He stated sighing in relief.
"Aragorn... there... is..... a broken piece of blade... in the wound." I said through clenched teeth.
The ranger frowned but asked for a water skin to wash away the blood from the cut. Next he probed the wound for the broken piece which hurt like hell. ~Don't show your agony~ came to mind as I bit my lip to keep from screaming.
"The blade was poisoned as I suspected." Aragorn muttered bringing the piece up to inspect.
He grabbed his bag of herbs to prepare a mixture to prevent infection. I watched becoming more detached by the minute the darkness pulling harder on my consciousness. ~Do not pass out~ I ordered myself.
Aragorn rubbed the salve onto my wound as gently as possible, but was successful in causing me to hiss in pain.
"It will be over soon little one." Aragorn assured me.
He turned away for a moment bringing back a needle and thread. "Your wound will need to be stitched." He told me. "This will hurt." He warned guilt lacing his every word.
I only nodded closing my eyes and awaited the pain. ~It hurts like hell~ My mind screamed as the needled pierced the tender skin around the wound.
Several agonizing minutes and ten stitches later Aragorn finished wrapping my wrist tightly. "I am sorry little one." He said pulling me into a tight embrace.
"Can you walk lass?" Gimli asked coming to my side.
I nodded and stood shakily on my weak legs and tried to follow my friends to where Haldir and his elves were resting.
"Aragorn..." I cried out as my legs gave out allowing me to fall to the ground unconscious.
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Aragorn rushed forward catching the girl before she hit the ground. Scooping her up he carried Shealyn the rest of the way thanking Rumil who spread several blankets on the ground.
Gently placing the girl on the spread blankets Aragorn took an offered blanket and wrapped Shealyn's limp form.
"She used to much of her 'gift'." Legolas whispered from behind the ranger.
"What do you mean?" Aragorn questioned turning to his friend.
"When she jumped off the wall Shealyn used a great deal of her 'gift' to blast rows of orcs away from the bomb." Legolas stated.
"Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli we must be heading out." Gandalf announced gravely from behind them.
Aragorn looked down at Shealyn before glancing at Rumil who nodded in silent agreement to watch over the young girl while they went to Isengard. Reluctantly Aragorn leaned down and kissed her forehead before climbing to his feet and following his companions down the hall.
Rumil watched them leave as he rose from his spot and settled down next to the unconscious girl. "So brave yet so young." He admonished brushing a raven lock from her face. Shealyn whimpered in her sleep.
"You are safe Shealyn rest easy." Rumil whispered in the child's ear.
Shealyn went still and fell back into the dream world quietly.
*** Hey I hoped you liked. I wrote 9 ¼ pages. *pats self on back* That took forever to write. Sorry for the delay. R&R! ***
Aislin: Thank you for reviewing. I think I would be frustrated as well with having to repeat myself. Naw you didn't offend me. Thank you for the compliment I appreciate it. I was obsessed with WTR since 7th grade, but I kinda grew out of it by freshman year after being teased. Anyways I hope you like this chapter.
lulu bell: Thanks for the review. Nope I'm from Ohio, though I've always wanted to go to Texas. I also watched WTR a lot. I hope you enjoy!
Dara Maeko: Glad you liked I hope you like this as well.
Saera: Hey hope you like. *giggles* hope you didn't hurt yourself when you bounced into the wall.
QTpie-pippinsgurl: Thank you for the review. I kinda forgot to clean up their relationship. Scott has forgiven her and she him. Thanks for wondering. I hope you enjoy this chapter.
kurleyhawk2: I'm glad you enjoyed. I know you will. I hope you like this.
corrina: Hey thanks for the review. I'm glad that you are interested in my story. Thank you for the compliment. I hope you like this chapter. ***
"Again, again." Several children squealed jumping up and down.
I smiled looking at the expectant faces of the small children lifting my hands palms up. The familiar tingling sensation came to my hands as the tiny blue lightning bolts formed a ball in each hand. I held them out to show the kids before fusing them together.
"Make it big." A little blonde boy cried out.
"Guys ready?" I asked glancing around the little circle.
The children nodded eagerly giving me space as I closed my eyes to concentrate. I opened my eyes seconds later and let loose a small amount of energy causing the ball of lightning to spark intensely.
"Again." They all cried out in unison.
"I can't." I apologized. "I must go get ready for battle." I added.
Their eyes widened in surprise. "Are you going to fight with the men?" A little girl asked tugging my sleeve.
"Yes..." I began.
"Are you going to use your magic?" A young boy interrupted me.
"So many questions." I responded. "I will use it when there is no other choice." I added.
"Be safe." They called out as I walked away.
"I'll try." I called back before heading to the armory.
I made way along the busy stone walkway passing many who gave me disapproving looks.
"Damn it I can't get this." A young light brown hair man cursed tossing his worn bow aside unstrung.
"Here I will help ya." I said gently picking up the discarded bow.
I sat down next to him and placed the bow between my knees. Taking the string in my hand I carefully stretched it until I was able to latch it. Quietly I handed it back to the man before standing to leave.
"Wait." He called grabbing my wrist.
I turned around confused about his action. "I wanted to uh... thank you... and keep yourself safe out there." He said releasing my wrist.
I nodded moving away from him and towards where King Théoden and Aragorn stood talking. As I looked around I caught sight of a large group heading up the stairs. My eyes widened slightly realizing they were elves from Lothlorien.
"Greetings King Théoden." Haldir said approaching them.
"We are most grateful for your assistance Haldir of Lorien." Théoden responded.
Sitting back I listened to the conversation quietly as my eyes roamed over the Rohirrm who were quickly preparing for the battle. Fear and doubt were written all over their faces as the scrambled to gather as many weapons as they could find.
"Shealyn come help us." Legolas called from his position on the wall.
I got up quickly and walked over to the elf. "What can I help you with?" I asked.
Legolas turned handing me bags of something. "Take these to the caves." He stated. "They're healing herbs." He added seeing the bewildered look on my face.
Nodding I moved away towards the caves dodging around the busy men around me.
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"Is Shealyn going to fight with us?" Haldir questioned Aragorn after Théoden left them.
"I'm afraid so my friend." Aragorn responded. "Do not try to persuade her to back out. I and many others have tried to change her mind." He added seeing the determined look on his friend's face.
Haldir sighed and turned to his brothers to give the orders before he and Aragorn went somewhere private to speak.
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Tension was thick more like a barrier. I stood close to Legolas at the wall sword ready in my hands. I was frightened beyond belief as I glanced at the men, elves, and dwarf around me clad in armor.
"It will be ok." Legolas whispered placing a reassuring hand on my shoulder.
Looking up at the elf I gave him appreciative glance.
I saw the orc army approach as the sky became gray with heavy clouds. There were so many that I couldn't count them all, but according to Aragorn there were thousands out there. They stopped just before the gates taunting us.
"I can't see." Gimli wailed from the other side of Legolas. "What is going on?" He questioned anxiously gripping his axe tightly.
"Would you like me to describe it to you..." Legolas asked grinning. "Or would you like for me to get you something to stand on.
Gimli bristled about being called short, but didn't reply.
Aragorn walked along the rows of Elven archers giving them some sort of pep talk. As he spoke to them in Elvish the clouds let there rain break through their seems.
To keep my mind off of the upcoming battle and to lift the spirits of the elves and men around me I began to sing one of my favorite songs hoping that everyone would understand the lyrics that were saying that even if something looked impossible like this battle that there was still hope. The words came out slowly at first but after the first few lines I let loose.
"My dad chased monsters from the dark
He checked underneath my bed
An he could lift me with one arm
Way up over top of his head
He could loosen rusty bolts
With a quick turn of his wrist
He pulled splinters from his hand
And never even flinched
In thirteen years I'd never seen him cry
But the day that grandpa died, I realized
Unsinkable ships sink
Unbreakable walls break
Sometimes the things you think could never happen
Happens just like that
Unbendable steel bends
If the fury of the wind is unstoppable
I've learned to never underestimate
The impossible
And then there was my junior year
Billy had a brand new car
It was late, the road was wet
I guess the curves was just too sharp
I walked away without a scratch
They brought the helicopter in
And Billy couldn't feel his legs
Said he'd never walk again
But Billy said he would and his mom and daddy prayed
And the day we graduated, he stood up to say:
Unsinkable ships sink
Unbreakable walls break
Sometimes the things you think could never happen
Happens just like that
Unbendable steel bends
If the fury of the wind is unstoppable
I've learned to never underestimate
The impossible
So don't tell me that it's over
Don't give up on you and me
'Cos there's no such thing as hopeless
If you believe:
Unsinkable ships sink
Unbreakable walls break
Sometimes the things you think could never happen
Happens just like that
Unbendable steel bends
If the fury of the wind is unstoppable
I've learned to never underestimate
The impossible" (A/N: The Impossible belongs to Joe Nichols and co.)
Some of the tension disappeared as I ended the song with a sigh. I felt eyes watching me from all directions it seemed. "The song brought some hope Shealyn." Legolas stated matter-of-factly.
Pushing a wet strand of hair out of my face I watched as the last of the orc army came to a halt. From the far end of the wall where Éomer's archers stood a trigger happy man let an arrow fly striking an orc in the chest. Angered by this the orcs advanced.
FIRE! Aragorn cried out.
Legolas along with the other elves and men in the front row notched their arrow bringing the string taunt before letting it fly.
I gripped my sword tighter as I watched the arrows strike down many orcs. The advancing army let out another enraged cry before lifting ladders up against the stone walls. Orcs began to climb them but most never got up because of my sword and Gimli's axe.
"Finally!" Gimli yelped with joy as he took another orc head from it's shoulders.
I smiled blocking a blow from an orcish sword. I ducked blocking another blow before taking his legs out from beneath him and tossing him over the side taking the ladder and many buddies with him.
"Die damn you." I cursed at a stubborn orc who had stabbed my arm.
I swung my sword striking him on the neck separating it from the body. Suddenly I fell forward being pushed by a Rohirrm. Catching myself on the wall my eyes fell upon a rather small orc that carried a lit torch in his gnarled clawed hand run towards the wall.
"Legolas shoot it." Aragorn ordered also seeing the orc on a suicide bombing mission.
Legolas aimed carefully and let loose an arrow quickly replacing it with another. The first arrow struck the orc in the shoulder causing it to stumble, but he regained his footing and continued. ~Oh God Legolas isn't going to be able to stop him~ I thought wildly looking around me.
There close to the orc's destination stood a ladder. With quick thinking I ran to it knocking an orc out of my way. I leaped onto the wall and without hesitation I grabbed the ladder using my eighty pounds to cause the ladder to fall with me on it.
"SHEALYN!" I heard Aragorn yell through the whistling wind and rain.
As I landed I tucked and rolled coming to my feet once again. With only a few seconds to spare I dropped my sword and brought my hands up in front of me feeling a large amount of energy travel to my hands. I started when I felt the tingling sensation going through my whole body. ~Oh Lord~ I thought.
"SHEALYN!" I heard someone scream.
I watched in utter shock as my body seemed to glow an eerie shade of blue. I smirked at the charging orc and let loose my lightning. I felt my eyes become brighter as blue lightning shot out from my whole body in a giant wave.
The lightning struck at least a half dozen rows of orc affectively taking out the suicide orc who had planned to blow up the wall.
"Ah man..." I cried out feeling my strength leave me as I fell to my knees. "... that was probably not the best idea." I moaned staggering to my feet.
Backing away from the advancing orcs I slipped on the mud but righted myself on the wall where I felt my hand touch a rope. I looked up the wall and found Éomer standing there with the other end of the rope in his hands.
"GRAB THE ROPE SHEALYN." Éomer called above the noise of battle.
I weakly grabbed the rope holding it tightly as the Rohirrim pulled me up. "Are you alright." He asked as he pulled me up over the wall. Nodding I grabbed a discarded sword pushing past Éomer and entering the battle again.
A loud explosion sounded several minutes later, but I knew that no one had been on the wall when it blew. ~Thank you Valar~ I cried out in my mind
"Shealyn are you alright?" I turned to find Legolas fighting beside me. "I saw you go over the wall with one of the ladders." He stated chancing a glance at me.
I could only nod blocking a strong blow of a blade. ~Not good ~ I thought vaguely. ~I shouldn't feel this weak~ I added.
The rain soaked warriors fought hard as I made my way through them. "Oh Elbereth." I heard a voice cry out.
My eyes searched frantically for the person who had cried out. ~Rumil~ my mind screamed as my eyes fell on the elf in distress. ~If I don't save him Haldir will kill me~ I thought. ~If I don't die first~ I added ducking a little too slowly for my liking.
"Rumil..." I screamed weakly swinging my sword at an orc who was about to give the elf the fatal blow.
The orc fell allowing Rumil to finish off the orcs around him.
I spotted Haldir not to far away and an orc was coming up behind him. "Haldir behind you." I cried feeling almost the last bit of my energy seep from my hand and electrocute the orc.
Staggering over to him we ran fighting the orcs that got in our way. "The gates have been breached." Someone called out as we were surrounded immediately by orcs.
Haldir and I were separated while we fought for our lives. Darkness had just begun to prick my awareness. ~Oh please don't let me pass out~ I cried in my mind swinging the sword slower then the last.
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"Have you seen Shealyn?" Aragorn asked urgently grabbing Rumil's arm.
Rumil shook his head moving away to fight off more attacking orcs.
Aragorn searched frantically for any sign of the girl, but his attention was immediately turned back to the battle at hand. ~Valar keep her safe~ He thought slicing down another attacker.
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I swayed slightly before quickly regaining my balance. ~Half-pint whenever you are hurt don't show the enemy. Stay strong~ Logan's voice came into my mind.
"To the keep..." Someone shouted.
Stumbling weakly I ran after the men but was intercepted by a group of at least twenty orcs. The sword in my hand seemed to weigh my arm down as I let out an exhausted scream and plunged into the group noticing Rumil was also with me.
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The battle at Helms Deep now over the men and elves came out of the keep to find their wounded and dead.
"Where is she?" Legolas asked in frustration looking all over for the young mutant
Orophin and Haldir approached worry etched into their features. "Have you seen Rumil?" Haldir asked Aragorn urgently.
"Nay Haldir." Aragorn responded shaking his head. "We search for Shealyn have you seen her?" He added with some hope.
The two brothers sadly shook their heads before suggesting that they should work together to find them.
"Look..." Gimli growled trailing off pointing.
The group turned in the direction that the dwarf pointed seeing Rumil coming their way carrying a small bundle.
"Rumil..." Orophin cried out with joy of seeing his brother alive.
Rumil looked up giving them a small smile coming to a stop in front of them.
"Shealyn..." Aragorn whispered recognizing the figure in Rumil's arms. "What happened?" He asked.
"Hey Aragorn..." Shealyn greeted softly with a small grin on her face.
Aragorn took her into his arms and carried her to a place where he could treat her.
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I winced as Aragorn pulled my sleeve away from my stab wound on my wrist to inspect it. "The blade did not cut a vein or artery." He stated sighing in relief.
"Aragorn... there... is..... a broken piece of blade... in the wound." I said through clenched teeth.
The ranger frowned but asked for a water skin to wash away the blood from the cut. Next he probed the wound for the broken piece which hurt like hell. ~Don't show your agony~ came to mind as I bit my lip to keep from screaming.
"The blade was poisoned as I suspected." Aragorn muttered bringing the piece up to inspect.
He grabbed his bag of herbs to prepare a mixture to prevent infection. I watched becoming more detached by the minute the darkness pulling harder on my consciousness. ~Do not pass out~ I ordered myself.
Aragorn rubbed the salve onto my wound as gently as possible, but was successful in causing me to hiss in pain.
"It will be over soon little one." Aragorn assured me.
He turned away for a moment bringing back a needle and thread. "Your wound will need to be stitched." He told me. "This will hurt." He warned guilt lacing his every word.
I only nodded closing my eyes and awaited the pain. ~It hurts like hell~ My mind screamed as the needled pierced the tender skin around the wound.
Several agonizing minutes and ten stitches later Aragorn finished wrapping my wrist tightly. "I am sorry little one." He said pulling me into a tight embrace.
"Can you walk lass?" Gimli asked coming to my side.
I nodded and stood shakily on my weak legs and tried to follow my friends to where Haldir and his elves were resting.
"Aragorn..." I cried out as my legs gave out allowing me to fall to the ground unconscious.
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Aragorn rushed forward catching the girl before she hit the ground. Scooping her up he carried Shealyn the rest of the way thanking Rumil who spread several blankets on the ground.
Gently placing the girl on the spread blankets Aragorn took an offered blanket and wrapped Shealyn's limp form.
"She used to much of her 'gift'." Legolas whispered from behind the ranger.
"What do you mean?" Aragorn questioned turning to his friend.
"When she jumped off the wall Shealyn used a great deal of her 'gift' to blast rows of orcs away from the bomb." Legolas stated.
"Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli we must be heading out." Gandalf announced gravely from behind them.
Aragorn looked down at Shealyn before glancing at Rumil who nodded in silent agreement to watch over the young girl while they went to Isengard. Reluctantly Aragorn leaned down and kissed her forehead before climbing to his feet and following his companions down the hall.
Rumil watched them leave as he rose from his spot and settled down next to the unconscious girl. "So brave yet so young." He admonished brushing a raven lock from her face. Shealyn whimpered in her sleep.
"You are safe Shealyn rest easy." Rumil whispered in the child's ear.
Shealyn went still and fell back into the dream world quietly.
*** Hey I hoped you liked. I wrote 9 ¼ pages. *pats self on back* That took forever to write. Sorry for the delay. R&R! ***