Chapter 10, I've Got You
By : SilverRose82
I have a snow day! A snow day, a snow day!!! WooHoo………. Aah man, forgot about that Chem test tomorrow……. The 62 days of no water has finally been broken.
Erm, well yes, any ways. I did break my word records for all but one story and even that will be broken in the next few chapters or so….. I also forgot to put that I've been on FF.Net for a year and eight days. Umm the weekly updates that I do may be slowing down as I work on the next three chapters there's a lot of writing, cutting, pasting and rearranging taking place right now. I'm not sure how long this stories going to be, I'm saying somewhere in the upper teens lower twenties…… I sound like the weather man……. Any ways enjoy.
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They were leaving Mordor, after being so close to the Black Gates, they were turning around! For there was no way for them to get into Mordor without being seen. Sam mumbled as he watched Smeagol lead them away from Mordor and back into Gondor. Frodo was placing to much trust in the creature Gollum, there was bound to be some trick to his plans. It was times like these, Sam thought, in which the Lady Ren was most needed. He didn't know how much longer it would take before the ring completely took his friend's mind, looking to the west he wondered about the others following after Frodo.
"Do not worry, Sam. I will come to you once you have left the reaches of Mordor." The words whispered in his mind as Sam looked startled for a moment before calming down when he recognized the voice. Filled with comfort that Frodo and he would get rest once the lady appeared lightened his fowl mood as they followed blindly after Gollum. Like the leaves of a tree in fall the voice faded from existence, leaving Sam to wondered if he had ever heard her at all.
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With Gandalf leaving on Shadowfax to find the exiled Rohirrim, the city of Edoras was slowly being evacuated. Ren and Legolas were playing as scouts and watchers for the group as they rode ahead, so no one would been ambushed, warriors of Edoras rode and walked along side the people, many not startled by this move to Helm's Deep. Gimli riding upon a chestnut stallion was entertaining Éowyn with tales of his people.
"It's true you don't see many dwarf women. And in fact, they are so alike in voice and appearance, they are often mistaken for dwarf men." Gimli told her as they watched Ren and Legolas race to the back of the group, the horses they rode pounding into the ground. Aragorn turned to stare behind him as he watched the two rein up at the end of the long line of people. He watched them speak in hushed tones to other guards before turning their horses around to continue on with the path to Helm's Deep. Looking over at Éowyn who was laughing at Gimli's words he pointed to his face while mouthing, "It's the beards."
"And this in turn has given rise to the belief that there are no dwarf women. And the dwarves just, spring out of holes in the ground! Which is of course ridiculous. Whoa!" Gimli exclaimed as horse below him, startled by his loud voice jumped before running into the crowd of people, Gimli sitting on the ground a few feet in front of them looking confused. Aragorn watched in amusement as he glanced around for the silver bodied horses that both elves were riding, not wanting Legolas to see his fall from Arod. "It's alright! It's alright. Nobody panic. That was deliberate. It was deliberate."
Éowyn laughed as she moved to help Gimli stand up, glancing at Aragorn who shared her amusement, she smiled before turning to listen to what Gimli had asked. Shaking her head she walked along side the dwarf lord as they slowly made their way into the crowd of people. Leading Hasufel into the crowd he could hear horses' hooves making their way up behind him, glancing over he saw Ren, with the little girl who had rode into Edoras with her brother sitting before her, turning around he could just make out Legolas staring hard into the crowd.
"Why did the two of you ride into the back?" Aragorn asked as Ren glanced over at him. Her eyes looked haunted, she turned to study the little girl her eyes roaming over the dirty blonde hair covered head. She rolled her head to the side, popping her neck, smiling she let her eyes search the skies.
"We stop soon, cover from the mountains will save us from the weather." She told him, Aragorn studied the woman riding the silvery white stallion, staring into the horse's dark lavender eyes he could see every little emotion the stallion was feeling. With a shake of his head, Aragorn mounted Hasufel in one swift motion, kicking the stallion in the sides, the grey stallion thundered ahead towards Théoden.
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Clear, black skies blanketed the land as the people of Edroas began talking to their friends and family, fires crackled all around the area as horses were tied up, the sweet smells of food began to waft through the air, children's laughter could be heard as Aragorn slowly made his way over to where he had set up camp. Gimli following after him with a plate full of bread, dry smoked meat and fruits. Turning around the ranger searched the group of travelers for silver hair, hair he knew would shine like a beacon in the night for it reflected the moon, there was no silver hair. Glancing over at the line of horses, his grey eyes traveled over every large body, looking for the silvery white stallion with his blue mane, not even the stallion was there.
Spinning around quickly, Aragorn made his way through the large groups of villagers, reaching the makeshift campsite. He saw Legolas sitting atop a grey rock that seemed misplaced in a vast carpet of yellow green grass. In his hands, he polished the silvery white sword, it shone brightly even with little fire light hitting the blade. He glanced up as his friends appeared before him, sheathing the small sword his nodded before turning towards Aragorn.
"The Lady has vanished." The ranger told him, Gimli looked up from his seated position a few feet away from them. His black eyes studying them before he shrugged, picking up a piece of bread he studied it before turning back to the conversation. Legolas looked uninterested in what was going on around him which bothered Aragorn greatly, waving a hand in front of his friend's face he was startled when Legolas' bright sky blue eyes turned and glared at him.
After a few seconds, Legolas hopped up from his perch and moved to rummage through one of the saddle bags on Artemis' saddle. The silvery white stallion, almost an exacted replica of Helios except for the bright sapphire eyes and the golden highlight in his mane. Turning his head, Artemis stared at Legolas, the elf prince absentmindedly stroked the stallion's neck as he pulled at the parchment he had been searching for. Turning back to Aragorn, Legolas handed the ranger the note, before untying Artemis and leading the stallion towards the shore line of the lake. The black water reflected the moon in her full glory and even some of the brighter stars could be seen in the black depth.
Artemis nudged the elf on the shoulder as he pawed at the water's edge. Turning back to the horse he smiled silently, the black armor stood out proudly against Artemis as it did Helios, only instead of the eight point stars, crescent moons and S curves weaving over Helios' tack, ivy leaves and sunbursts decorated Artemis'. Placing his hand on the horse's muzzle he closed his eyes, he was worried about the hobbits, for the lady had left in a great hurry.
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"I cannot stay long." Ren whispered as she knelt over Frodo and Sam. Gollum was have an argument with his inner demon, not paying attention to anything going on behind him and for that she was grateful. How would she be able to explain to them that she had scared away their guide while he was having a mental battle? She studied Frodo, he was now holding the golden band in his palm while he slept. His face was troubled and sweat glistened on his skin, knelling beside him careful to not wake Sam she placed her hand on his forehead.
Closing her eyes she whispered a few simple words trying to calm the hobbit's raging dreams. Tracing the side of his face with her finger tips, she smiled silently at the young hobbit before bending down to lay a feather soft kiss on his forehead. Turning to Sam, she smiled as she looked him in the eyes.
"You are a good friend, Samwise. Frodo's sleep will not be troubled tonight. I shall return in two days." Ren told him as she placed her hand on his shoulder. Smiling at him she stood up and slowly made her way towards Gollum, the creature happy for having ridded his inner evil. Sam watched her every move before turning to glance back at Frodo, noticing that his friend had a calm expression on his face he smiled silently before drifting off into sleep.
"Smeagol?" Ren whispered as she slowly made her way in front of the frightened creature. Knelling to be eye level with him she raised her hand to silence him. Closing her hand in a wave sort of pattern as she turned her knuckles towards her body, her eyes never leaving Gollum as he stared fixated on her closed hand. "Shhh, do not speak, listen to me Smeagol. Please. I need you to guild them as you are now. I know where you are taking them Smeagol, I do not approve of it, but it is the only way. Help them."
The small creature stared around him wide eyes as he searched for the silvery woman who had been standing before him only moments ago. Shivering, Smeagol curled up on a rock ledge, somewhat not afraid of the woman he had just seen only scared of the magick she had just shown him. He turned large blue eyes onto his master and the other hobbit, sighing Gollum turned away knowing that the fat hobbit would jump him at a moments notice if he tried to move closer.
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Artemis whinnied loudly in the morning light; Gimli turned around to glare at the horse, Legolas was riding, hatefully. The horse had been ancy all morning, which had involved him almost getting trampled by the hard black hooves of the stallion as he danced around. Legolas gave a shrug as he leaned over to talk quietly to Artemis, white ears cocked backwards as he listened to the elven prince's whisperings. Thinking that the stallion had calmed down he sat back upright as Aragorn rode up beside him, Artemis took this time to neigh loudly. Only this time his call was answered by a shrill cry, the three hunters stop, turning towards hill where the sound had come from they could make out the body of a large horse and rider. The light of dawn blinding them from seeing who the rider was.
The white horse below Legolas nodded his head as he waited for the rider and horse to make their way down from the hill. Green grass surrounding them as the people of Edoras continued to walk past the three hunters. Once out of the light, they could see that it was indeed Lady Ren, coming up to them on Helios. She nodded as she dismounted from the large stallion, leaving the reins over his neck she lead his after her holding onto the metal chain link that was the first half of his reins. Aragorn and Legolas also dismounted from their horses as Gimli stayed on Arod's back.
No words were past between the four of them as Éowyn slowly made her way towards them, leading a chestnut stallion behind her. The blonde haired woman stared at the small group before moving to stand beside Aragorn. Helios walking with his neck beside his rider, nickered softly as they left the safety of the mountains. Legolas glanced over at the stallion to his left, lavender eyes stared at him silently before he shook his head and glanced away. Turning to listen to the noise the humans of Edoras made, he turned his gaze back into the sky. White wisps painted the cobalt canvas as they lazily rolled through the sky.
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"Where is she? The woman who gave you that jewel?" Éowyn asked when she noticed the silver and crystal pendent that peered out of Aragorn's tunic collar. The ranger glanced over at her, silent as he brooded over what to tell her. "My lord?"
"She is sailing to the undying lands, with all that is left of her kin." Aragorn told her, with a small smile. Eowyn glanced down before reaching up to fix the bridle of the chestnut horse she was leading. They both watched in silence as Legolas and Ren raced towards the front of the group, seemingly having heard or seen something. Ren glared at her surroundings, as she reached over and grabbed Artemis' reins while Legolas went to investigate why the scouts hadn't returned.
Hearing Legolas cry out about something, he handed Éowyn Hasufel's reins before running up the hill to get a better look at what was going on. Staring out across the landscape he watched in silence as Legolas killed the warg and orcs that had jumped upon the two scouts, Hama and Gamling.
"Orcs!" Aragorn cried out as he ran down the hill towards the group they were traveling with to get to Helm's Deep. Legolas ran up to hill after killing the warg that took the life of two scouts. The remaining warriors that had been in Edoras were mounting their horses as Eowyn started to lead the people of Edoras towards Helm's Deep. Others were helping Gimli up onto Arod's back before leaving to get ready for battle. Watching silently, he raised his bow, an arrow already knocked, pulling the string back silently he let an arrow fly striking down a warg, its rider flying off as the creature fell. Turning around as he heard the pounding of hooves coming up the hill behind him, watching Gimli come up on Arod he prepared to jump onto the chestnut's back. Taking hold of the reins he glanced around before knocking another arrow to let it fly.
"Where is the lady?" Legolas asked as he turned Arod to the left following after Haseful. Using the white short elven swords he brought with him to behead any of the orcs that came near.
"I do not know." Gimli cried out as he jumped from Arod's back to battle on the ground. Legolas glanced at his friend before heading back into the battle. Arod jumping over any bodies that had fallen.
A shrill scream of a stallion was heard as Ren came to the hill top, the silver blue mane stallion she sat upon pawed at the ground as he reared slightly, his glazed silver hooves striking at anything that moved. His white coat gleamed in the light as his black tack stood out, arching his neck down they charged into battle. The stallion leaped over fallen bodies and rocks as they dove into battle. Wargs that had lost their riders turned towards the stallion, trying to kill the pure beast that charged towards them, all meeting death by sword and hoof. As the battle came to an end, the stallion pulled on his bit as he raised his head and screamed out, Ren turned him sideways so she could gaze out at the damage done.
She spotted Legolas and Gimli making their way towards a dying orc. Scanning over the area she looked for Aragorn, not seeing him she nudged Helios forward as they made their way through the battle ground, Legolas had grabbed onto the orc's armor as he tried to get answers out of the dying creature. It opened it's hand showing the silver jeweled necklace Arwen had given to Aragorn. Legolas took it out of the creature's palm quickly as it died, placing it back on the ground he followed the path the creature had pointed out to him and Gimli. Walking to the rocks on the edge of a cliff he looked down into the raging waters below, looking at the necklace once more he turned away to get Arod.
Helios lowered his head to sniff at the ground, his nostrils quivered at the fowl smell of blood. Raising his head as the others appeared, getting ready to ride to Helm's Deep. Ren sat quietly pondering over the events as she rode beside Legolas and Gimli. The silver compact appearing in her hands again, with shaking hands she slowly lifted the white velvet from the lower half. It was a simple version of the mirrors at the time gates, only there wasn't one for the present. Peering into the black depths she gazed over everything that had happened up to this point, Helios below her shifted as he lowered his head, his silvery blue mane falling over the black leather of his bridle, the decorated brow band had a leather stripe laying in the center of his forehead, the chain links connecting the band to the rings of the bit swayed in the silent movement.
"You fly gracefully into battle, Elios. As if you were one of the mearas, what fate awaits us at Helm's Deep, my friend?" Ren whispered as she bent over the saddle horn to talk quietly to the stallion. Helios turned his head to the side as he pulled it back towards his neck, staring into his mistress' eyes he shook his head before trotting to catch up with the others. "That does not, sooth my heart." she murmured before glancing over at Legolas and Gimli, the two were silent as they continued on with the others to Helm's Deep.
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"Fëa, what words do you send to me?" Ren asked as she gazed out into the darkness that surrounded them. They had stopped to tend to the wounded soldiers, making sure that the bandages were secure enough so that none started to bleed again.
A faint wind danced around her, making her hair flutter about her body. Closing her eyes she listened to the message that her friend was sending her. There was silence all around her, as the voices of the men were drowned out in the song. Turning to look the way they had come she watched as the silver light of the moon glowed over the hills that surrounded them. The blue green hills looked like waves as the grass was blown against each other in steady gusts making the landscape look like a large moonlit ocean. The tranquility of the scene was breath taking to her, she hadn't been able to enjoy such things as this since she had taken to guard the Cosmos, eternally.
Lowering her head she allowed the gentle breeze to roll over her, glancing up into the heavens she clasped her hands in prayer, letting her hands lay against her chest she placed her chin a top her hands. She gazed softly into the grass at her feet, turning around she watched as the soldiers began to pack up. Looking behind her she felt the wind die, the air once again becoming still. Helios slowly made his way towards his mistress, Artemis following after him, the two white stallions stood before her. Gazing into the even gaze of Helios she hugged the stallion around his neck as he nipped at her shoulder. Artemis nodded his head as he trotted off towards Legolas, who was slowly making his way towards the hill.
"I fear there are no words that can help us now Elios." Ren whispered as she mounted the large stallion, watching him shake his head she nudged him forward. Helios, turning back to gaze out upon the landscape that surrounded them, he turned around before quietly making his way down the hill to follow after the slow moving group.