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CHAPTER 18: A TRAGEDY
Tension filled the air as every man, child, elf and dwarf readied themselves for the fight. The first lines of defense were the elves, Gimli, Legolas, Aragorn and some human archers; they were strategically placed on the Deeping wall. The second were the rest of the humans along with Theoden king; they were positioned behind the gates of Hornburg.
' Bows ready! No one shoots until I give the order ' Aragorn shouted out
' Make aim for the Orcs necks below their helmets, they are most weakest there ' Legolas added.
A premature arrow, which killed an Orc was the element that officially started the battle. Arrows then started flying, hitting their targets with great accuracy as the Orcs and Hillmen started charging towards the wall. Upon reaching the wall, the Orcs and Hillmen met a hail of stones. Because of the tremendous onslaught of stones and arrows, the Orcs wavered, broke and fled back; and then charged again; and each time, like a racing sea, more Orcs reach the wall. As the enemy once more charged at the wall, they too attacked with arrows.
Just as the rain suddenly came so too it stopped. The sky now was clearing quickly and the waning moon was shinning brightly. But the moonlight brought little hope to the men and elves. The enemies before them have seemed to grow rather than diminish and plenty more were coming towards them.As the Orcs and Hillmen swarmed the wall, more trouble seemed to occur. Ropes with grappling hooks were hauled over the wall; much faster compared to those the men and elves could cut or fling then back. Hundreds of ladders were raised, many of which were brought down in ruins, but many more replaced them. And with the Orcs starting to climb the wall, some elves whose arrows were spent, abandoned their bows and began using their swords. Being the first line of defense, the elves had to make sure that no Orc would be able to set foot on the wall or pass into the Hornburg.
Every now and then, a dark cloaked figure would be seen slaying Orcs beside Legolas, Gimli or Aragorn. With dike below the wall already filled with dead bodies, weariness started to take it toll on the men, but the surge of Orcs and Hillmen did not stop it seemed to have doubled even more. But this don't dampen the spirits of the men, it only encouraged them to fight harder.
With his arrows all spent, Legolas was now slashing left and right using his two long knives. Even with blood splattering all over him, Legolas did not mind it. His thoughts were concentrated on his dedication to protect everyone especially the women and children in the caves. With another slash, he cut off an Orc head and proceeded to slash another as it came over the wall.
Gimli, the lone dwarf among the Lorien elves, was hacking away the Orcs that came his way. With one swing either a leg; an arm or a head would be severed. Both his body and axe was dripping with blood and with every strike more blood would be added.
Because the oncoming enemy was too much for the men, some Orcs was able to reach Hornburg, seeing this Aragorn went to aid in defending the gates of Hornburg. Aragorn and his word Anduril made a good combination. It took him only one strike to bring an Orc down. Side by side with the men of Rohan, they kept their ground, as dead Orcs began piling beneath their feet. With the fight at the gates in control and with more Orcs climbing the wall, Aragorn decided once again to help the elves up on the wall. The endless surge of Orcs, Uru-kai's and Hillmen, it began to take its toll. One by one the best fighters started to fall. As Aragorn rushed up the steps unto the wall, he saw an Uru-kai slash Haldir on the back. With rage Aragorn dashed toward the Uru-kai and with one swing, sliced it into two. Dropping to his knees, Aragorn gathered Haldir into his arms.
' It is my
time to depart Elessar . . . . . I am honored to have fought beside you '
' Haldir! Mellonamin! (my friend) Do not utter those words,
you will not die! ' spoke Aragorn
' Do not give up Elessar, Lye nuquernuva sen e dagor! ' (we will defeat them in battle) spoke Haldir trying to give a smile
' Namaarie . . . Mellonamin ' (farewell . . my friend) taking his last breath, Haldir head guard of Lothlorien died in the arms of Aragorn, son of Arathorn, heir of Isildur, king of Gondor.
Screaming out load, Aragorn grabbed Anduril, got up to his feet and slashed the nearest Orc and another and another venting his rage upon the vile beasts that murdered his friend. As each Orc fell dead, Aragorns rage slowly subsided until numbness and weariness was the only thing he felt. Loud shouts and booms were heard outside the walls. Peaking over the wall Aragorn saw that the gate of Hornburg was being rammed and was slowly giving way. Taking Gimli with him, they fought back the Orcs until the gate was once more barricaded. With the help of Legolas, Both Aragorn and Gimli climbed up the wall to defend it once more. When all of the sudden, the onslaught stopped. Aragorn sensed that the Orcs were planning something big. Curious as to what made the Orcs stop all the people on the wall looked down. They saw the Orcs piling barrels into an opening in the dike. Then suddenly a lone Orcs caught everyone's eye for it was running towards the dike carrying a lighted torch. It was then that Aragorn knew what the Orcs had planned. And they have to stop the Orc, if the wall falls . . .
' Legolas! Shot that Orc down! Do not let it reach the wall! ' Aragorn shouted
Finding some arrows, Legolas retrieved his bow and began shooting. But no matter how many arrows had pierced the Orc it still kept running.
Saeth knew that no arrow could stop this Orc. So he took upon himself to halt it, knowing that using spells could give his presence away; he resolved in using physical means. But no matter how much he slashed the Orc, it still kept on going. Until . . . it finally reached the wall . . . then . . . a loud thundering explosion . . . part of the wall fell down . . . and with the explosion both the Orc and Saeth, commander of the Shadows, beloved uncle and husband died.
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It has been two days since Lenae had come home and Coriolate was worried. Saeth had not contacted her since he took Lenae's job and Lenae had been working herself hard. Knowing that Lenae had not eaten a real meal, she started packing food when the door opened and Lenae walked in. It was then that both of them felt it . . . . Saeth . . . was . . . dead. Tears began flowing down Coriolate's eye as the food she was preparing fell on to the floor. But no tears fell from Lenae's eyes . . . .for her eyes showed only one emotion . . . . .rage . . . . and with a blink of an eye Lenae was gone.
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With a break in the wall, everyone tried their best to be prepared for the new wave of Orcs to attack. While Legolas stayed with the other elves on the intact part of the wall, Gimli and Aragorn opted to stay at the opening of the broken wall. And because of his position, Legolas was able to see that there was still a vast horde of Orcs on the field. He then began to despair once more. How can they of so little defeat the vast amount of Orcs?
As the Orc's began to rush into Helm's deep, the ground began to shake . . . . lighting strike . . . . and thunders roar. And with each passing second the earth's shaking grew stronger. All fighting had stopped by now as everyone tried to keep standing. Strong winds began to blew as the rain fell with might. The . . . . a voice . . . . in the wind was heard.
' Be prepared to die . . . . for the wrath of the Shadow is upon you! '
Then a huge lightning struck right in the middle of the Orc army. As the smoke began to clear . . . Lenae was seen standing . . . . her silver hair bellowing around her while dark aura surrounded her which was getting bigger.
Legolas was awestruck . . . . Lenae was alive . . . . but something about her was different.