The weapons room had cleared out in the manner of time the three were sitting. Legolas had kept to the shadows observing waiting for Aragorn to come. Lily had been sitting back amused watching Gimli and Buffy argue.
"There is no way you can take more than me." Buffy stated her pride showing.
"You think you can kill more than a dwarf? You are as bad as that elf!" Gimli exclaimed walking off to get his armor on. Buffy was about to retort when Aragorn walked in and straight past everyone. Seemingly unaware of the eyes that followed him. It was then Legolas left the shadows moving silently to Aragorn's side where he held out his sword for him, which Aragorn took with a small smile.
"We have trusted you this far and you have not lead us astray. Forgive me I was wrong to despair." Legolas said his eyes conveying his regret for his words to Aragorn earlier.
"There is nothing to forgive Legolas." Aragorn said placing his hand on his shoulder. Legolas smiled. They both turned when they heard a small laugh coming from where Buffy and Lily were sitting. Gimli then appeared carrying his armor.
"If I had time I'd get this adjusted." He stated and then dropped the armful of chain mail he had been holding. Buffy snickered again but was stopped when Lily nudged her. "It's a bit tight across the chest." Aragorn and Legolas could only nod at Gimli. Their peacefulness was quickly disturbed when the sound of a horn penetrated the Deep. Legolas' head snapped up as did Lily's he looked to her in agreement.
"That is no orc horn." Legolas said, and he ran up the stairs followed by Aragorn, Lily and Buffy, who just muttered what the hell and went along.
The company came upon an army of elves standing just inside the gates of Helms Deep.
"Mae govannen, Haldir!" Aragorn said as he saw Haldir and startled the elf when he embraced him. "You are most welcome." Lily and Legolas then came down the stairs too welcoming Haldir and when he turned to acknowledge them the army of elves turned and lowered their weapons as well. Buffy had been taking all this in and was shocked out how uniform everyone was.
"We are honored to fight alongside men, once more." Haldir said addressing the king in particular.
Haldir directed his army to where to take their places and they followed his orders. Buffy couldn't take her eyes off of them, they were precise and had an ethereal glow about them. She was shaken out of her reverie when she heard the elf named Haldir speak.
"I see you have found your way to this battle too Lily." Lily was inspecting her knives sitting on the stairs when Haldir spoke to her.
"Couldn't stay away. The Lady sent you?" Lily asked, this was something she had nto foreseen.
"Yes and she said here hope remains yet more she will send. Although she said this after we were set to embark on our journey here." Haldir said then noticed the blond who was leaning against a stonewall. Lily had confusion etched across her features.
"More she will send. That explains how Willow's spell went wiggy. Maybe this lady sent me here. Willow did start speaking this strange language." Buffy said as she stood up.
"And you are my lady?" Haldir asked wondering why two women were fighting.
"Buffy. I was who Lily was sent to. I kill demons in our world." Buffy answered. Haldir nodded and then Aragorn came over along with Legolas.
"The uruks are almost here come we must get inside along the walls." Legolas said extending his hand to Lily and pulling her up.
"How do you know they are almost here?" Buffy asked as she stood next Gimli along the wall.
"I can see them almost over that hill." Legolas answered calmly. Buffy scanned the vast land ahead of her.
"Damn your eyes are beyond 20/20. That probably comes in handy, wish I had that." Buffy babbled on. Lily just smiled glad her sister was there.
"You could have picked a better spot." Gimli grumbled from where he stood he could not see over the wall. Buffy had to bite her lip to keep from laughing. She was saved when Aragorn came over. Gimli looked up at him and spoke. "Well lad, the luck you live by, let's hope it lasts the night." Just then thunder roared and a bright flash of lightning illuminated the plain showing the army approaching.
"Your friends are with you Aragorn." Legolas answered his eyes never leaving the approaching enemy.
"Let's hope they too last the night." Gimli stated. Another rumble of thunder was heard and Aragorn walked farther down the wall. Then the sound of rain hitting metal was heard.
"Great. Rain I don't even want to know what's going to happen next." Buffy said holding the bow at her side.
"What's happening out there?" Gimli asked hopping a bit. Buffy laughed out loud this time but quickly stopped when Lily shushed her.
"Shall I describe it to you? Or would you like me to get you a box?" Legolas asked with a smile on his face. Gimli laughed at the comment and Lily was glad for their light heartedness before the battle could begin. Lily looked over at Buffy who was in complete slayer mode and she was very glad Buffy was there fighting alongside of them. She could hear Aragorn instructing the elven archers to show no mercy. Lily took in a shaky breath and looked at Legolas. His blue eyes met hers and she smiled at him silently in her eyes letting her care for him show. He turned his gaze back towards the uruks and fitted an arrow to his bow.
"Faeg i-varv dîn na lanc a nu ranc!" The armor is weak at the neck and under the arms. Lily fitted an arrow to her bow as did Buffy awaiting the battle.
Sorry this took so long to get out to anyone who has been reading this. I've been so busy and I lost my inspiration but now that Return of the King has come out on DVD my inspiration has returned. So please review!