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Chapter 22Gimli wondered through Helm's Deep, looking for Bethro.
*How am I going to tell her that I have to leave her? Will she wait for me?* Questions raced through his head,
all demanding answers. Only one person knew them, and she was just ahead.
"Bethro!" He shouted, drawing the human's attention.
"Gimli!" She replied happily. "What's the matter?" She asked,
immediately seeing the sadness in the dwarf's eyes.
"I'm riding with the King to Isengard, and then I will follow Aragorn's course.
The only thing I will miss is you, my angel," said Gimli. " Will I lose you?"
"Never", said Bethro, tears in her eyes.
" I shall be waiting for you Gimli, always."
The two kissed passionately, pouring all their love and sadness into their embrace.
"I love you angel," whispered Gimli as he looked Bethro in the eye.
"And I you," replied Bethro, a lonely tear flowing down her cheek.
They held each other tightly, and promised to meet each other after the war was over.
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Eowyn woke from her bed, a weight lifted from her shoulders.
*The elf was so understanding! He was the one that didn't yell or shout like he was supposed to.
Did he notice something was wrong?
At the feast he asked me if I was all right, and he knew something had changed*
She got up from the bed, deciding to find the elf so she could thank him for
the understanding that he had showed her.
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Theoden walked through Helms Deep, surveying the damage of the battle
and the reconstruction that was being carried out.
Slowly he walked into one of the many sleeping areas, which Eomer's men had taken over.
"Eomer?" Asked Theoden, walking towards his nephew.
"I would like to thank you and all your men for the aid that you gave Edoras."
"It was our duty, My King," said Eomer, bowing to Theoden.
"If you will have us, we would like to follow you to Isengard."
Theoden clasped Eomer's shoulder. "It will be my honour."
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Evening arrived with the stars shining brightly,
mocking the shadows that clung to the fort. Eowyn searched for Legolas,
but was unable to find him, so she went to the stable to see the
fellowships horses.
"Lady Eowyn," came Aragorn's voice from behind Brego.
"Lord Aragorn!" Gasped Eowyn. "You surprised me!"
"Are you alright?" He asked, moving next to her.
"I'm looking for Legolas," she explained.
"Could you point me in the right direction?"
"He's on the plain. Call him, and he shall come to you if he wishes," said Aragorn,
before going back to groom Brego.
Eowyn quickly left the stable to do as she was told.
"Legolas," she shouted onto the plain,
letting out a short scream as Legolas suddenly dropped out of a tree.
"Sorry my Lady," he apologized.
"I forget sometimes that I don't make much noise."
Eowyn slowed her breathing. "It's quiet alright," she smiled before becoming serious.
"Why were you so understanding?" She asked, looking expectantly at the Elf.
"What do you mean?" Legolas replied.
"About me and Thero. You didn't get angry with me.
You were nearly a slave because of me!" She said, tears in her eyes.
Legolas looked down, then looked up into her eyes.
"I saw the darkness in your soul when we first met, yet didn't understand it. But the further we got from Edoras,
the more light shone like lightening through your heart," explained Legolas. "
"After all, I cannot be too angry, because I have not been altogether truthful myself."
Eowyn's interest peaked,
and she looked at Legolas,
waiting for his confession.
"I wouldn't have stayed a slave long, my lady." He began.
"Why?"
"I would have been held for ransom. For I am a Prince,
the youngest Prince of Mirkwood."
Eowyn gasped. "Your army would have attacked here and
then looked for you! Is this what you
kept from me?"
"No, that is not everything," said Legolas. " I also lied about my age.
I am 1900 years old, which is about 19; so I am younger than you in years."
He looked down.
"If the slavers had found out," she whispered.
"I will tell the king of my deed," she stated firmly, and turned to find Theoden.
"No!" Shouted Legolas, stopping her.
"Wait until the war is over! Theoden's mind is heavy with the deaths of many.
Once the war is over the weight will be lifted from him," advised Legolas.
"Wait," he said before walking back with her to the fort.
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Night fell as the men readied themselves for their early morning departure;
few slept as adrenaline rushed through their veins.
Aragorn and Eomer were sparring in the hope that they would tire themselves out,
while Legolas sheared down his arrows and sharpened his white swords.
Gimli and Bethro slept in each other's arms, holding onto each other as if it was going to be the last time.
Gandalf wondered through the soldiers as they approached Eomer and Aragorn.
"Can't sleep?" He inquired when they turned towards him.
"Aye," said Aragorn. "It seems that I cannot find the will to rest."
"Why don't you spar with Legolas, he should tire you out." Grinned Gandalf.
Aragorn grinned back, and Eomer looked over at Legolas
"I will." He said, not remembering how quickly the elf had moved before.
Legolas heard Eomer approach him.
"Master Elf."
"Yes?" Answered Legolas.
"Will you spar with me, seeing as Gandalf thinks you will wear me out?"
Legolas stood up. "I do not use a sword," he replied.
"I have two short blades, will those do?"
"Come Master Elf, see if you can tire me out!" Taunted Eomer before walking back to the clearing he and Aragorn had used.
Legolas smirked at his back. *You wanna challenge, you're gonna get one*
Eomer stood on one side of the clearing with his sword drawn.
Legolas stood facing him, his blades still at his back.
"Ready?" Shouted Aragorn, and both opponents nodded. "GO!"
Eomer raised his sword, quickly bringing it down in an arc onto Legolas' shoulder;
except the elf wasn't there. He felt a tap on his shoulder.
"Missed me," teased Legolas as Eomer lurched for him once more.
Legolas simply dogged each attack; the spar went on and still Legolas had not drawn his white blades.
Eomer stopped to draw breath.
"You look as if you've done nothing!" Panted the astonished Eomer.
"I told you he would tire you out," smiled Gandalf.
"Thank you master Elf," said Eomer as he set his sword down. "I give up."
"Very well," smiled Legolas, before going back to work on his arrows.
"You're a wicket old man!" Accused Eomer.
"Did I not tell the truth?" Laughed Gandalf. "Did he not tire you out?"
"Very well old man, you win. See you tomorrow." With that, Eomer left to rest.
"As will I," said Gandalf, leaving Aragorn.
Aragorn wondered over to sit next to Legolas, who lent on him.
"Are you alright?" He asked, looking down at the elf.
"You weren't as playful as usual."
"I told Eowyn my secret, but now she wants to confess to the King,"
sighed Legolas. "I convinced her not to."
"I can see why," said Aragorn, holding Legolas close.
"I see how Theoden will be affected by the news that his near daughter could do such a thing.
I hope that when he does find out he will understand."
"You're thinking of your fathers reaction to you running away," reasoned Aragorn.
"It will be alright, because I will be with you through the whole thing."
Legolas put his quiver down before turning to Aragorn. " Thank you," he smiled before kissing the human lightly.
The two sat with each other waiting for the sun to rise.
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The sun rose, casting light over the men that were going to Isengard.
Bethro sat on the wall of the fort looking down at Gimli.
"Good-bye my love," she whispered. "You had better come back!"
"He will," came a voice as one of her friends sat next to her.
"I can hope," said Bethro sadly.
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Gimli looked at his angel on the wall, outlined in the morning sun.
*I will be back for you, once Middle-Earth is free from darkness*
"Master Dwarf," said Eomer.
"Yes Eomer," replied Gimli, his train of thought suddenly broken.
"I would be honoured if you would ride with me," said Eomer.
"I thank you horse master," answered the Dwarf as he was put on to the
back of Eomer's horse.
"We've been ditched," said Legolas as he rode passed on Arod.
"Oh well. It means we can go faster without the heavy dwarf on the back!"
Laughed the elf, and Arod neighed in agreement.
"Crazy Elf!" Growled Gimli good-naturedly.
"You will stay by my side," stated Aragorn as he strolled up beside Legolas on
Brego, looking directly at him.
Legolas pouted. "No fair."
Theoden looked at the men that would be accompanying him.
"Fine men," said Gandalf, riding towards him.
"You are right my friend," stated Theoden, "as always."
Theoden's horse was brought to him;
he mounted the magnificent beast and trotted to the front of the men,
ready to lead them back into battle.
The soldiers rode, starting the next leg of the journey with Theoden riding
proudly in the front, like the King he had been.
THE END!!
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