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CHAPTER 19: The Black Elf Rises


' You have killed your last, you filthy Orcs! . . . Now you all die ' Lenae's voice boomed

All men in Helm's deep shivered . . . the voice was so cold that no one was left without a chill even the women and children in the caves felt it. The bright waning moon was seen no more as if it quickly hid from fear, the only source of light for everyone were the torches, the occasional lightning and Lenae, who seem to be reflecting all the light around her. And in a thundering voice, Lenae shouted

' Tincya en russe tuulo moriloomir ' (chain lightning)

Numerous lightning struck the Orc army and with each strike at least ten Orcs fell, their bodies charred to its bones. The army began to scatter as each Orc and Hillman tried to avoid being struck by the lightning but to no avail. It seems that the lightning could see where they were going. Each strike was successful, no misses occurred. And when the lightning strike ended the Orcs and Hillmen were so filled with rage that they then simultaneously attacked Lenae.

From his place in the wall, Legolas attempted to jump down. He had to help Lenae! He knew that she too gets injured and with the enemy attacking her together, it would be a miracle if she lives through it. But unfortunately, he was held back by the other elves. And hard as he try he could not get loose from their strong grips. Now all he could do was shout out her name and look on.

Lenae was no longer visible for the Orcs was upon her. A thundering sound was heard like a herd of horses on a stampede, then suddenly the Orcs and Hillmen were sent flying away.

' Nardorhuanrim! (cowardly dogs) How dare you attack me all at once! Do you think you could finish me that way? ' pausing, Lenae glared at the vast army around her

' You may have killed him but you will not kill me until I execute my revenge upon all of you. '

Lenae's eyes turned to black as the dark aura around her intensified. She then began to float above the Orcs. Then she was completely covered with darkness and when it dispersed . . . . Lenae had black hair, black eyes and black skin.

Dark . . . . . Very dark power was felt by everyone. The Orcs and Hillmen slowly cowered away, while the people at Helm's deep slowly backed-up towards Hornburg.

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Across the plains and leagues away from the battle, a white wizard stops and looks toward Helms' deep.

' Is there a problem Gandalf? ' asked Eomer

' A dark power grows stronger . . . . Death is upon those who opposes it . . . We must make haste! '

And with those words, Gandalf urged Shadowfax into a full gallop followed by Eomer and the Riders of Rohan.

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The leaves of the golden trees in Lothlorien began to fall down heavily as strong winds whipped the trees. In the main talan, Galadriel is standing, staring out the window facing the land of Rohan.

' The time of great trials has finally come . . . . it rises '

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Pacing his study Lord Elrond could not sleep, something was happening. Dark power grows steadily, he could feel it though it was leagues away. The power he felt was not of Sauron, it was something old . . . very old. Looking out of the window, he expected to see the moon but it was not there. This confused Elrond for there was still a good two hours before the moon was to set. Somehow he knew that the power he felt caused the moons early setting. Looking to where the moon should be, Elrond received a telepathic message from Galadriel to stay calm and not to worry for the power he felt rising was on their side.

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Waking up with a sweat, Nuiâthiel awoke from her nightmare. It was the most frightening one she ever encountered. She dreamt that Saeth was killed trying to protect Legolas. And that Lenae was in the middle of an Orc army killing them brutally.

' Why was Saeth protecting Legolas? What happened to Lenae? ' These questions plagued her mind.

' Its impossible, Saeth could not and would not die! ' Shaking her head to clear her mind, Nuiâthiel tried to go back to sleep. But deep down in her, she felt her dream was true.

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Warning bells rang all throughout Valinor as the council started to convene.

' It is time . . . the day we all have feared had arrived . . . now we waited for the outcome. '

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' I am Gwanath (cause of death) . . . the last black elf . . . ' Lenae spoke out

Then suddenly out of nowhere an arrow came flying and struck her in the heart. Looking down at the arrow piercing her, she proceeded to wrench it out and turn the arrow into fine powder.

' Fools, no mortal weapons could kill me . . . . . '

Before she could even finish her sentence, numerous arrows with poisoned tips flew towards her. But not a single one was able to reach within 2 feet from her for each of the arrows disintegrated into fine powder.

' You have angered me the last time . . . . now feel my power! '

Like a mantle, darkness covered the entire area. Fire from the torches died, burning wood ceased to burn . . . no light whatsoever could be seen for leagues away . . . then all of a sudden, screams and screeches were heard and it echoed all over. All the elves, men, women and children at Helm's deep cast themselves on their faces and covered their ears with their hands for the screams were very loud and horrible. The horses started to stamp their hooves, fidget and neigh out loud and the children's cry from within the caves was heard joining the screams as it continued on. As the screams died out, one by one the torches started to burn again. All the men quickly stood up and started talking about the events that occurred . . . then stopped, for what they saw made them speechless. . . . three fourths of the entire Orc army now lay dead, their bodies mangled . . . then the bodies started to decay . . . . then bursts into dust.

Lenae still floated above the Orcs but her hair returned to its original color, including her eyes and skin. The black aura around her had vanished, and then she started to fall. Because the sight of the bodies turning into dust, everyone was rooted to their places. No one, not even legolas was able to move. As Lenae was about to hit the ground, the great eagle Gwaihir swooped down, caught her and carried her to Helm's deep where he lay her down on an open area near the broken wall and then he flew away. Finally gathering his senses, Legolas ran to her. Upon reaching Lenae, he gave a sigh of relief . . . she was still breathing . . . but she was very weak . . . .the men started to gather around the two when a thundering noise of feet was heard, the remaining Orcs started to charge into Helm's deep again.

Opening her eyes Lenae uttered ' tinechor ' (shield), and then she lost consciousness

The Orcs attempted to enter the break in the wall but the shield had prevented them from doing so. Aragorn then decided that they all should retreat into the main hall of Hornburg. Aragorn knew that the shield would not hold on for long, so they had better make use of the time given to patch up the wounded and put up new defenses. Watching Legolas carry the lady with care. Aragorn got the feeling that this person was someone special to the young prince, but he was not sure how the prince knew such a lady with great powers. Legolas had not mentioned her before. And Aragorn was confused as to what race she belonged. She was too pale to be human and too short for an elf and yet she was too young to be an istari. Aragorn had so many questions to ask Legolas, but these can wait . . . . for now, he hopes that the shield would hold until the first light . . the hour at which Gandalf had promised to arrive.