A/N: I'm back! I apologize it's taken so long but finally here is the update.
Disclaimers: Refer back to Chapter one
On with the story!!
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" Get the halflings and bring them back. Saruman wants them alive." Grysc told the Urah-kai. They nodded and took off once more in opposite directions. The Urah-kai towards the fellowship, and Grysc and his unit's charge towards Isenguard.
Back with the fellowship Frodo just ran away from Boromir. He sat on the ground for a moment, and caught his breath as he slipped off the ring. He looked up as Aragorn approached him.
" Frodo... What's wrong?" Aragorn asked as he knelt in front of him.
" I must leave Aragorn. The ring is a poison that sets on any near it. I must go alone. I know you swore to protect me, but can you really protect me from yourself?" Frodo questioned.
" I would have gone with you to the end." Aragorn stated.
" I know.." Frodo was cut off as the Urah-kai came towards them.
"Go!" Aragorn whispered. He rose to his feet and swiftly drew his sword.
Frodo took off running and came to the shore. He and Sam rowed towards the opposite side of the River bank.
Grysc and company just arrived at Isenguards and dumped their burden onto the ground at Saruman's feet. Saruman nodded and Grysc left. " We meet again, and this time you will not get away from me. You will be coming on a little trip murderer." Saruman half lifted Legolas and half dragged him towards a boat near the river. Saruman then bound him on the deck, and soon they were out on the sea.
Legolas struggled against the chains as he felt the calling of the sea hit him hard. He tried to turn away from the sea.
Saruman smirked at the wood elf's struggle. He knew what the calling did to an elf, especially a wood elf. " Want a closer look elf?" He sneered as he magically lifted Legolas and submerged the elf underwater.
Legolas struggled and desperately tried to break free, but his struggling only made him sink further.
" Now is the time the king of Mirkwood will pay for his brash actions of attack, and that price will be that of his only living son's life." Saruman stated for he knew of the promise that bound the wood elf to middle earth. The strong friendship with that of the ranger is what bound him here. He finally lifted the elf from the water, and dropped the unconscious elf on the deck.
By this time Merry and Pippin were taken, and Aragorn and Gimli just met with Gandalf.
" Where is Legolas?" The white wizard questioned.
" Legolas was taken again..." Aragorn managed to say through his constricted throat.
" The hobbits are fine for the time being now we must focus our attention and efforts on freeing Legolas." Gandalf said as he put a hand on Aragorn's shoulder. " I know the hard decisions you've made, but you did well. Your father will be proud of you."
Aragorn gave only a faint nod of recognition at those words as he silently started to move ahead.
Gimli put an arm out to stop Aragorn as Gandalf called with a sharp whistle for the horses.
Numbly Aragorn climbed onto his horse, and immediately took off towards Isenguard.
Back in Orthanic Legolas was chained in a dark windowless room. Legolas knew that eventually the calling would tare him apart if he was left here. He also knew that he couldn't break his promise he made to Aragorn. ' I can't leave Middle Earth... I cannot sail to Valinor and leave Aragorn.' Legolas thought grimly. He didn't know what to do in this situation, and he knew his father wouldn't be any help.
Grysc smirked. " The elf is no trouble, but the being's friends approach the tower."
" Let them have the elf for he will not speak of his situation to anyone. He doesn't want the Ranger to be guilty." Saruman said simply.
Grysc nodded and walked away. He changed into a disguise to hide his few orc features. He glanced about outside and brushed a strand of course jet black hair from his face. " Welcome, what can I do for you? Grysc asked in a pleasant tone.
" You know why we came here." Aragorn said coldly.
" I Do?" Grysc asked in feigned confusion.
Galndalf, in the guise of an old man hidden under his cloak, and leaned against his staff. He remained silent and let Aragorn take charge. He would step in if Aragorn needed it, but for now he just watched and listened. Aragorn narrowed his eyes. " You have an elf in your care, and we've come to take him back."
A smirk crossed Grysc's face as Saruman came out dragging Legolas. He dropped the elf onto the ground.
Legolas didn't notice the sudden change in environment nor did he notice his friends concerned gazes. He had his eyes half closed, and his blonde hair covered his pale face.
" Take the elf he has served his purpose." Saruman stated with a sneer as he and Grysc departed into the tower.
" Legolas?" Aragorn inquired nervously.
Legolas came out from his trance like state at the voice. He slowly rose to his feet, and brushed his hair from his face with a slender hand. His eyes had a strange detached look to his eyes that was filled with anguish and sorrow. He smiled faintly though the smile didn't reach his eyes.
" Legolas are you alright?" Aragorn asked softly.
Legolas nodded. " I am fine my friend. Let us not terry here when we have more pressing matters before us." Legolas responded softly in elvish.
Gandalf studied the elf before him intently. He knew something was terribly wrong for he knew the prince since he was a young elfling. Finally he spoke and revealed his presence. " For now we will respect your wishes, but we will find out what is wrong."
" Mithrandir?" Legolas whispered incredulously. " It can't be.."
" The story is long and if time permits I will relate it later. Come we must now meet with friends." Gandalf responded.
Arod trotted up to his master, and Legolas slowly mounted the horse.
" Master Elf, I hope your strength will keep up with that of a Dwarf for I won't save your neck." Gimli commented to his friend.
Uncharacteristically Legolas made no remark to the Dwarf, and all present exchanged worried glances as Legoals spurred his horse and charged into the darkness of the night.
Cries pierced the air, and the small company pressed onwards towards Helms Deep. Gandalf took off once more into the night, and Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas plunged into the heart of the battle for Helms Deep.
A rage none had known fueled the elf as he wielded his swords in a blur downing orc after orc. Fire kindled in his detached eyes as he continued to fight.
Finally Gandalf returned with Eomer and the riders of the mark, and charged into the fray of the battle.
After hours the bloody battle was over with the last desperate attempt of the orcs as they blew up another wall.
The battle was finally over, but no one noticed a figure pinned under the ruble of the wall.
TBC...
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