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Chapter 27: The Final Battle

The sun was just rising when the men reached the gates of Mordor. It was erriely silent behind the gates when suddenly it opened. Then Gwanath came walking out.

' I am here to offer you a deal. . . Join us now and you get to spare your life! '

' Never! ' A shout came.

Gwanath's eyes widened as she recognized the person who shouted. . . . Legolas! Then she scowled.

' So be it! Be ready to die you fools! ' She then floated up, the gates open and the army of Mordor came pouring out. Now the final battle has just begun.

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Sam and Frodo were now at the base of Mount Doom. A few more meters and they should be able to enter it and cast the ring into its fires. Unknown to both Hobbits, the final battle for the fate of Middle Earth has already started.

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Arrows flying, swords clashing, dead bodies falling to the ground and battle cries being shouted out filled the entire battlefield making it a living hell for those who were in its midst. So far the members of the fellowship had been fairing well, each of them were glad that Merry, Pippen and Lady Eowyn had agreed to stay behind in Minas Tirith. But none of them have yet come face to face with Gwanath in battle. They saw her every now and then joining in the fight but that was a few minutes ago. Now, she had seemed to have completely disappeared.

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' Mister Frodo Sir! There is something or someone ahead hiding in the shadows! ' Sam called out to Frodo who was leading him up Mount Doom.

' No need to fear Samwise, I am a friend sent by Lady Galadriel to help you! The figure stepped out of the darkness.

' How do we know you are who what you say you are! ' Sam spoke while stepping in front of Frodo with his hand ready to take out his blade.

' It is hard to believe anyone these days, I understand your disbelief. A proof of my trustworthiness is needed. The phial containing the star of Elendil, Galadriel herself gave it to Frodo. Bring it out and if I were truly evil its light would kill me. '
Frodo then brought out the phial making the whole place light up. The two Hobbits could now clearly see who the person was. She was an elf . . . . Her ears were pointed but something was different, for one thing she had dull silver hair and the other thing was that she was short for an elf.

' I know what you are thinking! I am a special kind of elf; I am only a mere messenger and an aide to those who need me. I am not a fighter. That is why I look the way I am.'

' What is your name and why are you here? ' Frodo asked.

' I am Lenae and I am here not as a messenger but as an aide. I have come to help you with your burden as the lady of Lorien has requested me to do. You have carried the ring this far and for so long, now you need your rest. I will take it from here on. '

' No one is allowed to carry the ring but Master Frodo! ' Sam shouted as he took his blade out.

' I am here to help Master Samwise. Frodo is already very weak, he cannot go on further and you know I speak of the truth. Guards are posted at the entrance of Mount Doom; you have no chance of getting through them without being detected in your present state whereas I have.

' She is right Sam, I cannot go on. I feel that she is good and that she is really here to help us. ' Said Frodo.

Sam slowly lowered his blade and stepped aside. Lenae then approached Frodo who was removing the ring from his neck.

' Throw it in the pit. . . The fires will destroy it! ' Said Frodo.

' I know! And thank you for trusting me! ' Replied Lenae as she took the ring.

' I must go now, time is precious. ' And with that said Lenae vanished.

' I hope we did the right thing Sam. ' Spoke Frodo.

' Me too Mister Frodo. ' Replied Sam.

Then everything around the two Hobbits went totally black.

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Inch by inch the warriors of Middle Earth advanced on Sauron's army. They were winning; the Orc army had started to back up. Then all of a sudden the Orc army parted then a figure came out walking, the men stopped as they saw him. . . . Sauron! . . . He had finally come back! And beside him was Gwanath, an evil smirk was on her face.

' Told you I would get the ring didn't I? It's just sad that I had to use an Orc to kill the ring bearer and his servant. I so wanted to do it myself but I had more important things to attend to. ' She informed the fellowship with a sarcastic mocking voice.

An angry growl was heard then all the men quickly rushed upon Sauron's army. They had to avenge the death of Frodo and Sam. And once again arrows flew and swords clashed. More and more dead bodies filled the land. Every now and then a group of men would be able to reach within arm's length of Sauron but Gwanath easily eliminated them. Steadily Sauron's army began to over power them. And not long after the fellowship along with some men was completely surrounded. Walking up to them Sauron laughed evilly. He then raised his arm and in his hand appeared a sword laced with poison. As he began to strike down, a sword blocked him. Looking at the person who had blocked his attack, Sauron's dark aura grew darker.

' What is the meaning of this! ' He shouted angrily.

' What do you think? ' Came the sarcastic reply.

' I am your master! You are my servant! '

' Are you sure? Here's something you should know. I am my own master! I answer to my own so therefore I am nobody's servant! And the dark power you gave me. The one that controls over minds! Well, it did not work with me. I only used you to give me control over my own power. Now, how does it feel to have someone as worthless as me to have fooled and used the greatest Dark Lord there is? '

' How dare you mock and make a fool out of me! Now you will die first instead of the fellowship. '

' See if you can kill me! '

Sauron then unleashed a powerful beam unto the fellowship but a protective shield that had suddenly encased them repelled it.

' There is no need to include them Sauron, this fight is between you and me alone! Faina templa (energy bolt)! '

The bolt hit Sauron dead on but it did not faze him. He just stood there and laughed.

' That is what you call power? How pitiful! Now take this! '

A dark energy bolt, twice as large as the one Gwanath created, struck her squarely on the chest sending her flying backwards onto the mountain side. Then it came tumbling down on her. But then suddenly the pile of rocks exploded and when the dust cleared, Gwanath could be seen standing. Even though her body was riddled with small cuts, big gashes and she looked exhausted her aura still grew stronger.

' Tincya en' russe tuulo' moriloomir! ' (Chain lightning)

As the multiple lightning strikes struck Sauron, Gwanath uttered another spell. Then slowly each and every warrior of Middle Earth who had died came back to life. But no sooner as the men began to stand, the lightning strike transferred to her. And when the strike ended, Gwanath could be seen on the ground. Her body now bore more cuts and gashes and by the looks of it she had seem to be more exhausted and weak.

' You are a fool to think you can defeat me Gwanath especially that now I have the ring. '

' Once again, do not be sure of yourself Sauron! '

And right after Gwanath spoke, Sauron stood still and then he shouted out.

' Noo. . . . This can't be happening! '

' Never under estimate me Sauron! Do you think I would be a fool to give you the real ring? There is nothing you can do; the flames of Mount Doom are already destroying the ring. Now see your army disappear! Thangarim yassen templa (mass curse) . . . Hyandae en' luhta (blade spirits) . . . 'Kshonnarim wanya (mass dispel). '

The entire battlefield was filled with thick black smoke and when it cleared, not a single Orc, Goblin or Hillman was seen. And this made Sauron angrier. The ground began to shake and in the distance Mount Doom began to erupt. The protective shield around the fellowship grew bigger. Then suddenly upon their feet a bright light appeared and when it vanished a sleeping Frodo and Sam was seen. Upon seeing the two Hobbits were safe and alive the fellowship doubled their efforts in breaking down the shield. They wanted to help Gwanath the very moment they learned that she only pretended to work for Sauron. But the shield around them was very strong and no matter what they did it still stood.

Sauron and Gwanath's fight became fiercer as they resorted to using both sword skills and spells. But because Gwanath had already used much of her power to help hide her true intentions from Sauron, she was now greatly weakened. And using her last ounce of physical strength Gwanath stabbed Sauron but unfortunately he too stabbed her. And then both of them fell to the ground. Using her last power reserve, Gwanath summoned a dimension door, sent Sauron through it then she destroyed the door. After all was done, her form reverted back to that of Lenae. Then the protective shield around the fellowship vanished. With the shield gone, the fellowship came running towards her. Legolas then gathered her into his arms. Looking up to the prince, she struggled to speak.

' I am sorry to have deceived you. I never meant to hurt any of you. I had to create the illusion that an army of Sauron attacked us on the night before reaching Minas Tirith and that I was stabbed. I also had to pretend to hate all of you and that I intended to kill you. I did not like it but I had to do it. The illusion was the only way for me to be able to leave you without creating much fuss and the deception was to convince Sauron that I wanted to be with him. Please forgive my actions. '

' Do not think about it. You had to do what you had to do. We understand you. We forgive you. Uuma dela (don't worry) You must only concern yourself in getting better then you can do something to make it up to us. ' Said Legolas.

' I thank you . . . And you are right there is something I can do to make up for all the pain I have caused. It will be my gift to everyone before I go . . . Tanka tel' taurnin (greater heal)! '

The entire Middle Earth was then filled with a bright light and when is vanished, everything was alive . . .The trees, flowers and grass now grew upon the barren lands of Mordor. The wounds and cuts the men suffered were now gone. Minas Tirith was like brand new . . . Everywhere and everything that was destroyed by the war was fixed. And on Valinor all the shadows woke up from their deep slumber, a spell placed upon them by Lenae to make it look that they were dead. Slowly reaching up to touch Legolas' face Lenae gave a smile.

' Thank you for everything my dear prince . . . Always remember that I will always love you! '

' No! Don't say those words like you are leaving A' melamine (my beloved)! Legolas whispered as he tightly hugged her.

' Aa' lasser en lle coia orn n' omenta gurtha (May the leaves of your life never turn brown)! . . . Cormamin niuve tenna' ta elea lle au' (My heart shall weep until it sees the again). '

Lenae's body then slowly began to fade into thin air until the only thing that Legolas was holding was air. And as the entire Middle Earth rejoiced for the defeat of the Dark Lord. But all those in the battlefield silently wept for the loss of one of the greatest warrior that have ever come to meet.