New Beginnings Chapter 9
The Battle of Minas Tirith
Addramyr sat silent and alone looking out across the field of Pellenor to the army that was about to siege his beloved city of Minas Tirith. As Addramyr lay in thought for many hours he could hear rustling sounds next to him, he quickly turned and drew his sword as to strike the movement in the bushes. Seon stumbled out of the bushes toward his king who sighed.
Addramyr put his sword away as Seon collapsed into his arms, "Seon is it you, I thought you had fallen in the battle of the tower of moon."
Seon looked up with sweat pouring from his brow, "My King at last I have found you, a great force of orcs are heading for the city, but I can see from your face that you know this already. There is also another terror which is about to come, he is coming for the city my lord, Morgoth has returned!"
Addramyr stood silent as drums could be heard from the great army which now stands upon the field of Pellenor. The army which was now on the field of Pellenor was led by Donvan, the army was devised of many thousands of orcs, siege equipment, many trolls, wolfs, wicked men and a Balrog. In total the army was 300,000 strong. Addramyr and Seon wondered in gaze as to who could amass such an army in so short a time.
Addramyr looked out and collapsed to his knees in despair, "How can men fight such a massive army how can the men of the west defend themselves my friend, we are helpless to stop them we have no army!"
Seon grabbed the King of Gondor and lifted him up, "No we cannot defeat such an army my lord but we must help in anyway we can, come you remember the secret passage back into the city don't you my lord?"
Addramyr nodded as Seon and the king headed toward the city but under cover of the nearby hills surrounding the city. After many an hour of travel the king and Seon made it to the city using the secret cavern route which came through the mountain to the rear of Minas Tirith. Addramyr and Seon were know in the streets of Minas Tirith as people and soldiers were running left and right screaming for the city was in panic, as the attack had not yet begun.
Addramyr looked to Seon, "I must find my sister she is in control of the city know, we must get the women and children out of the city and through the mountains. Seon you must do this for me take my sister and the women and children go, I will command the army on the walls"
Seon grabbed the king as he turned, "My lord please let me command the defence you go to your sister she needs you more, my liege please"
Addramyr sighed, "So be it but I will stay and help but first I will tell my sister what to do for she is young as am I"
Seon smiled to his king as he left for the wall and Addramyr headed to the hall of kings to find his sister. Addramyr ran through the streets of Minas Tirith as many people didn't recognise the King for they were in panic and cared not for others. At last Addramyr had made it to the great Hall he was surprised to see no guards in the courtyard of stone. As Addramyr entered the great Hall many generals and soldiers were talking around a table, Adondra who was Addramyrs sister was seated in the Kings chair weeping for she missed her father Faramir who had died and yet she thought Addramyr her only flesh and blood had fallen.
Addramyr walked down the hall standing tall, "My generals were are my armys were is the defence of this city?" he paused for a while, "Ah my beloved sister I have missed you"
Adondra smiled and ran to Addramyr hugging him and smiling, the generals stood up and marched out of the room bowing to the King.
Adondra smiled and looked at her brother, "At last some good has come through this darkness which know threatens are city brother. I had feared you had fallen, oh brother tell me were is our uncle Imrahil for he I also miss"
Addramyr stood silent like stone, "Listen sister there is no time the city is about to fall believe me, you must take the women and children of this city, you must take the pass through the mountain keep heading east until you get to Rohan but keep heading north I will appoint a ranger to protect you and the people of this city, now go!"
With this said Addramyr headed to his room to place his Kings battle armour on, Adondra obeyed her brothers order and began to ring the bell to assemble everyone to the secret entrance. Addramyr was ready for battle know as he headed to the wall which was filled with many soldiers. The men cheered as there king stood beside them ready for battle. Addramyr could see the great army of Morgoth chanting, Addramyr could see Seon along side him down the wall.
Addramyr looked to the catapults, "Show no fear my men, Fire!"
The catapults began to fire upon the army of orcs killing many. Donvan could be seen laughing as he ordered the first wave of his own catapults. The orcs catapults were devastating destroying much of the city and soldiers. Many catapults were fired from both sides as the battle ensued, Donvan grew impatient and ordered his Balrog to be unleashed, also his siege towers were moving closer to the city as were many of his great ladders. Addramyr and his men could see a great cloud of smoke emerge from the field as the Balrog swooped up toward the wall. The Balrog flew right onto the wall killing and knocking many of the men aside. The Balrog didn't care for fighting the men it crashed down into the city moving toward the main courtyard and gate to the city. Addramyrs face grew grave as he new what the Balrogs orders were, he quickly grabbed his sword and ordered the men to get down to the gate, he ordered Seon to hold the wall as long as he could. The Balrog was know smashing the gate with great hatred, Addramyr and his men were know in the courtyard as the Balrog smashed the gate open and turned to the oncoming men killing them with ease. Addramyr ordered the men to hold there ground as hundreds of orcs poured into the courtyard led by the Balrog. Addramyr and his Gondorian soldiers know stood between the army's of Morgoth, the soldiers placed there spears toward the charging horde of orcs. The orcs smashed through the lines of men who were helpless against the overwhelming number of orcs. The battle wasn't going so well for the defenders as Addramyr could clearly see, the Balrog had flown up to the higher levels off the city and left the orcs to deal with Addramyr and his men who know defended the gate. The soldiers and there King were being massacred Addramyr new he had to act.
Sweat poured from Addramyr face as he yelled to the men, "Retire to the second level!"
The men know ran for there lives as the orcs pursued the remaining soldiers who were trying to reach the second level gate. As the men ran up the streets to the gate Addramyr quickly headed for the wall were many of his men still fought on with his captain Seon leading them.
Addramyr made it to the wall but couldn't see his captain, "Seon were are you! Every able man on the wall retire to the second level, hurry!"
The siege towers and ladders had reached the wall and it was present to Addramyr that the wall and the courtyard of the city were know overrun. The soldiers of Gondor were led by there King down the streets leading from the wall to the second level. The streets were filled with bodies upon bodies of men and orcs. The soldiers know grew closer to the gate which was in sight, in front of the gate were many of the kings elite guard fending off the coming orcs who were trying to stop the men retreating to the second level. Addramyr and the remaining Gondorian soldiers fought there way through the hordes of orcs and into the second level.
One of the elite soldiers spoke softly to the king, "My liege we cannot keep the gate open any longer we have waited as long as we can for the remaining men, please order the gate to be closed we cannot hold it open any longer"
Addramyr nodded and knew he couldn't risk the rest of his men to be destroyed. The men pulled back behind the gate and began to push as archers fired through the gap of the gate at the oncoming orcs.
Addramyr sat on a stoney wall next to his men as he cleaned his sword, "You soldier come here, did my sister and the women and children escape safely?"
The soldiers looked confused, "No my liege your sister stays also many of the wives of the soldiers have stayed to defend the citadel"
Addramyrs face turned red as he quickly marched back up the great streets of the city toward the Citadel.
One of the soldiers yelled to the king, "My lord what are your orders, you cannot leave us"
Addramyrs rage had rekindled as he marched up the streets with his sword drawn for he cared dearly for his sister. Addramyr know reached the citadel which was burning along with the tree of Gondor, Addramyr yelled as he ran toward the Citadel. Suddenly the Balrog came roaring out of the flames and crashed in front of the King knocking him back to the floor. Addramyr panted as he struggled to grasp his sword from the floor as the Balrog stooped over him menacing in stature. Addramyr looked the Balrog in the eyes as he new this would be the end of him as the Balrog drew its mighty sword of flame. A great crashing sound could be heard and above the Balrog came crashing rubble off the nearby tower which crushed the Balrog sending him over the edge of the citadel. Addramyr scrambled out of the way in time and managed to grasp his sword as he fought his way through the flames into the citadel. The main hall was still in tact with many bodies scattered all over for they had been burned beyond belief. Addramyr desperately searched for his sister turning over much rubble to find her. Addramyr wept as he sat in his throne for he could not find his sister among the dead. The front of the hall smashed open as Donvan and many orcs marched in with Adondra who looked to be injured.
Donvan threw Adondra before his feet, "Ah at last we meet again brother, I guess your wondering how we got past the second level gate. Well let me enlighten you, you see some of my scouts followed you and your captain through the secret entrance, but we found a rather interesting surprise when me and my company past through we found your beloved sister and many women and children."
Donvan smirked as Addramyr stood with hatred silent, "Let us finish this"
Donvan nodded as he drew his sword and moved toward the King who did the same. Both men's swords clashed as they fought for there pride and personal vendetta's, Donvan clearly had the more skill and strength for Addramyr was off balance due to his rage. Donvan smashed his sword again as Addramyr stumbled against a pillar as Donvan charged smashing his sword against the pillar as Addramyr moved hitting Donvan in the back with his foot. Donvan swung again but in rage this time missing the king who struck Donvan hitting him in the shoulder but scratching him only. Donvan glared the king in the eye who know had the upper hand, Addramyr moved as Donvan swung again but Addramyr smashed his sword against Donvans knocking it to the ground. Donvan quickly scrambled for it but Addramyr lifted his own sword to deliver a blow but Donvan quickly drew a small sword from his belt stabbing Addramyr in the leg. Addramyr yelled in pain and fell to his knees, Donvan grabbed his own sword and laughed at the king who knelt down coughing and in pain. Addramyr looked Donvan in the eye like a man while Donvan drew his mighty sword ready to finish off the king of Gondor. Adondra who had been watching quickly ran toward Donvan knocking him back, Addramyr quickly reacted by taking Donvans sword and thrusting it toward him but Donvan pushed Adondra in his path. Addramyr had killed his own sister through the chest with Donvans sword, Donvan struck Addramyr in his upper collar bone with his short sword knocking both Adondra and Addramyr to the ground.
Donvan smiled as he stood up, "Well a brave fight my brother but you have lost everything know, petty I know"
Suddenly Seon came crashing through with few soldiers killing the orcs and moving toward Donvan who drew his sword ready to fight the men. As the men marched to Donvan the Balrog came crashing through the rear of the hall attacking the men as Donvan quickly made his escape. Seon quickly ran over to his king, "My lord please speak to me"
Addramyr opened his eyes but he was in pain not just physically but mentally for his sister lay dead next to him.
Seon spoke to the king in haste, "My King we must go the city is overrun and that Balrog lingers outside"
Addramyr never said a word but starred into blackness as Seon carried his king out of the hall and past the Balrog who was busy fighting other men. The streets were filled with the blood of men and orc for the battle had gone ill many of the gates were breached and the men were leaderless running for there lives. Seon managed to round what men he could and they headed for the secret cave, at the entrance of the cave were many dead orcs and men who had fought to defend the cave, there were also many dead children and women who had never made it through the cave. As the men fought for there lives fighting what orcs were left in the caves they finally made it out and into the fields of Gondor. Many soldiers had escaped and managed to take what horses they could for they placed the wounded on those horses including the king. The men marched north toward Rohan and the spine of the Dragon Mountains, the king grew healthier but his inner wound never healed his heart was still broken for his sister was no more. The men travelled for many weeks along the cold dark road north, the men noticed that they were being tracked so they decided to head into the more dense forests nearby using them for cover. As the company travelled steadily a strange noise was heard some sort of bird chanting that the men had never heard before, suddenly arrows rained down from above killing some of the men but not all dew to the trees.
Seon quickly drew his sword, "Ambush ready your swords, fight for your lives men!"
Suddenly hundreds of orcs poured out of the woods toward the men who formed a square in the middle of the path. Seon placed the king on his horse in the middle of the men who were fighting for there lives to defend.
Seon spoke softly to his men, "We cant stay here long they may have more reinforcements, we have to get out of this trap"
The men agreed but for the moment the orcs mounted up as were the Gondorian soldiers. Seon could see the men weren't going to survive if they stayed put so he decided to break the formation into smaller ones so they could manoeuvre. Seon used the rear of the company to edge a way through the forest toward the lake that lay by. The rest of the company made a wall of men to bloke the enemy, the line of men began to fall as the orcs kept oncoming with fresh orcs. Seon gathered that they must have reinforcements close by, as Seon made it to the lake with few men and his king many arrows rained havoc on the men and one piercing Seons shoulder. Seon fell to one knee but urging the men on to take the king across the lake on his horse. Seon stood on the bank fighting the orcs off he quickly dived into the lake swimming to other side for the king and the few men who took him were under attack from a small band of orcs. Addramyr managed to draw his sword and fight them best he could, Seon came to his aid as the men were dead around him, he looked back and could see the men were losing the battle but he had to protect the king it was his duty. Seon mounted the horse with the king as they rode out onto open plains.
Addramyr sat silent and alone looking out across the field of Pellenor to the army that was about to siege his beloved city of Minas Tirith. As Addramyr lay in thought for many hours he could hear rustling sounds next to him, he quickly turned and drew his sword as to strike the movement in the bushes. Seon stumbled out of the bushes toward his king who sighed.
Addramyr put his sword away as Seon collapsed into his arms, "Seon is it you, I thought you had fallen in the battle of the tower of moon."
Seon looked up with sweat pouring from his brow, "My King at last I have found you, a great force of orcs are heading for the city, but I can see from your face that you know this already. There is also another terror which is about to come, he is coming for the city my lord, Morgoth has returned!"
Addramyr stood silent as drums could be heard from the great army which now stands upon the field of Pellenor. The army which was now on the field of Pellenor was led by Donvan, the army was devised of many thousands of orcs, siege equipment, many trolls, wolfs, wicked men and a Balrog. In total the army was 300,000 strong. Addramyr and Seon wondered in gaze as to who could amass such an army in so short a time.
Addramyr looked out and collapsed to his knees in despair, "How can men fight such a massive army how can the men of the west defend themselves my friend, we are helpless to stop them we have no army!"
Seon grabbed the King of Gondor and lifted him up, "No we cannot defeat such an army my lord but we must help in anyway we can, come you remember the secret passage back into the city don't you my lord?"
Addramyr nodded as Seon and the king headed toward the city but under cover of the nearby hills surrounding the city. After many an hour of travel the king and Seon made it to the city using the secret cavern route which came through the mountain to the rear of Minas Tirith. Addramyr and Seon were know in the streets of Minas Tirith as people and soldiers were running left and right screaming for the city was in panic, as the attack had not yet begun.
Addramyr looked to Seon, "I must find my sister she is in control of the city know, we must get the women and children out of the city and through the mountains. Seon you must do this for me take my sister and the women and children go, I will command the army on the walls"
Seon grabbed the king as he turned, "My lord please let me command the defence you go to your sister she needs you more, my liege please"
Addramyr sighed, "So be it but I will stay and help but first I will tell my sister what to do for she is young as am I"
Seon smiled to his king as he left for the wall and Addramyr headed to the hall of kings to find his sister. Addramyr ran through the streets of Minas Tirith as many people didn't recognise the King for they were in panic and cared not for others. At last Addramyr had made it to the great Hall he was surprised to see no guards in the courtyard of stone. As Addramyr entered the great Hall many generals and soldiers were talking around a table, Adondra who was Addramyrs sister was seated in the Kings chair weeping for she missed her father Faramir who had died and yet she thought Addramyr her only flesh and blood had fallen.
Addramyr walked down the hall standing tall, "My generals were are my armys were is the defence of this city?" he paused for a while, "Ah my beloved sister I have missed you"
Adondra smiled and ran to Addramyr hugging him and smiling, the generals stood up and marched out of the room bowing to the King.
Adondra smiled and looked at her brother, "At last some good has come through this darkness which know threatens are city brother. I had feared you had fallen, oh brother tell me were is our uncle Imrahil for he I also miss"
Addramyr stood silent like stone, "Listen sister there is no time the city is about to fall believe me, you must take the women and children of this city, you must take the pass through the mountain keep heading east until you get to Rohan but keep heading north I will appoint a ranger to protect you and the people of this city, now go!"
With this said Addramyr headed to his room to place his Kings battle armour on, Adondra obeyed her brothers order and began to ring the bell to assemble everyone to the secret entrance. Addramyr was ready for battle know as he headed to the wall which was filled with many soldiers. The men cheered as there king stood beside them ready for battle. Addramyr could see the great army of Morgoth chanting, Addramyr could see Seon along side him down the wall.
Addramyr looked to the catapults, "Show no fear my men, Fire!"
The catapults began to fire upon the army of orcs killing many. Donvan could be seen laughing as he ordered the first wave of his own catapults. The orcs catapults were devastating destroying much of the city and soldiers. Many catapults were fired from both sides as the battle ensued, Donvan grew impatient and ordered his Balrog to be unleashed, also his siege towers were moving closer to the city as were many of his great ladders. Addramyr and his men could see a great cloud of smoke emerge from the field as the Balrog swooped up toward the wall. The Balrog flew right onto the wall killing and knocking many of the men aside. The Balrog didn't care for fighting the men it crashed down into the city moving toward the main courtyard and gate to the city. Addramyrs face grew grave as he new what the Balrogs orders were, he quickly grabbed his sword and ordered the men to get down to the gate, he ordered Seon to hold the wall as long as he could. The Balrog was know smashing the gate with great hatred, Addramyr and his men were know in the courtyard as the Balrog smashed the gate open and turned to the oncoming men killing them with ease. Addramyr ordered the men to hold there ground as hundreds of orcs poured into the courtyard led by the Balrog. Addramyr and his Gondorian soldiers know stood between the army's of Morgoth, the soldiers placed there spears toward the charging horde of orcs. The orcs smashed through the lines of men who were helpless against the overwhelming number of orcs. The battle wasn't going so well for the defenders as Addramyr could clearly see, the Balrog had flown up to the higher levels off the city and left the orcs to deal with Addramyr and his men who know defended the gate. The soldiers and there King were being massacred Addramyr new he had to act.
Sweat poured from Addramyr face as he yelled to the men, "Retire to the second level!"
The men know ran for there lives as the orcs pursued the remaining soldiers who were trying to reach the second level gate. As the men ran up the streets to the gate Addramyr quickly headed for the wall were many of his men still fought on with his captain Seon leading them.
Addramyr made it to the wall but couldn't see his captain, "Seon were are you! Every able man on the wall retire to the second level, hurry!"
The siege towers and ladders had reached the wall and it was present to Addramyr that the wall and the courtyard of the city were know overrun. The soldiers of Gondor were led by there King down the streets leading from the wall to the second level. The streets were filled with bodies upon bodies of men and orcs. The soldiers know grew closer to the gate which was in sight, in front of the gate were many of the kings elite guard fending off the coming orcs who were trying to stop the men retreating to the second level. Addramyr and the remaining Gondorian soldiers fought there way through the hordes of orcs and into the second level.
One of the elite soldiers spoke softly to the king, "My liege we cannot keep the gate open any longer we have waited as long as we can for the remaining men, please order the gate to be closed we cannot hold it open any longer"
Addramyr nodded and knew he couldn't risk the rest of his men to be destroyed. The men pulled back behind the gate and began to push as archers fired through the gap of the gate at the oncoming orcs.
Addramyr sat on a stoney wall next to his men as he cleaned his sword, "You soldier come here, did my sister and the women and children escape safely?"
The soldiers looked confused, "No my liege your sister stays also many of the wives of the soldiers have stayed to defend the citadel"
Addramyrs face turned red as he quickly marched back up the great streets of the city toward the Citadel.
One of the soldiers yelled to the king, "My lord what are your orders, you cannot leave us"
Addramyrs rage had rekindled as he marched up the streets with his sword drawn for he cared dearly for his sister. Addramyr know reached the citadel which was burning along with the tree of Gondor, Addramyr yelled as he ran toward the Citadel. Suddenly the Balrog came roaring out of the flames and crashed in front of the King knocking him back to the floor. Addramyr panted as he struggled to grasp his sword from the floor as the Balrog stooped over him menacing in stature. Addramyr looked the Balrog in the eyes as he new this would be the end of him as the Balrog drew its mighty sword of flame. A great crashing sound could be heard and above the Balrog came crashing rubble off the nearby tower which crushed the Balrog sending him over the edge of the citadel. Addramyr scrambled out of the way in time and managed to grasp his sword as he fought his way through the flames into the citadel. The main hall was still in tact with many bodies scattered all over for they had been burned beyond belief. Addramyr desperately searched for his sister turning over much rubble to find her. Addramyr wept as he sat in his throne for he could not find his sister among the dead. The front of the hall smashed open as Donvan and many orcs marched in with Adondra who looked to be injured.
Donvan threw Adondra before his feet, "Ah at last we meet again brother, I guess your wondering how we got past the second level gate. Well let me enlighten you, you see some of my scouts followed you and your captain through the secret entrance, but we found a rather interesting surprise when me and my company past through we found your beloved sister and many women and children."
Donvan smirked as Addramyr stood with hatred silent, "Let us finish this"
Donvan nodded as he drew his sword and moved toward the King who did the same. Both men's swords clashed as they fought for there pride and personal vendetta's, Donvan clearly had the more skill and strength for Addramyr was off balance due to his rage. Donvan smashed his sword again as Addramyr stumbled against a pillar as Donvan charged smashing his sword against the pillar as Addramyr moved hitting Donvan in the back with his foot. Donvan swung again but in rage this time missing the king who struck Donvan hitting him in the shoulder but scratching him only. Donvan glared the king in the eye who know had the upper hand, Addramyr moved as Donvan swung again but Addramyr smashed his sword against Donvans knocking it to the ground. Donvan quickly scrambled for it but Addramyr lifted his own sword to deliver a blow but Donvan quickly drew a small sword from his belt stabbing Addramyr in the leg. Addramyr yelled in pain and fell to his knees, Donvan grabbed his own sword and laughed at the king who knelt down coughing and in pain. Addramyr looked Donvan in the eye like a man while Donvan drew his mighty sword ready to finish off the king of Gondor. Adondra who had been watching quickly ran toward Donvan knocking him back, Addramyr quickly reacted by taking Donvans sword and thrusting it toward him but Donvan pushed Adondra in his path. Addramyr had killed his own sister through the chest with Donvans sword, Donvan struck Addramyr in his upper collar bone with his short sword knocking both Adondra and Addramyr to the ground.
Donvan smiled as he stood up, "Well a brave fight my brother but you have lost everything know, petty I know"
Suddenly Seon came crashing through with few soldiers killing the orcs and moving toward Donvan who drew his sword ready to fight the men. As the men marched to Donvan the Balrog came crashing through the rear of the hall attacking the men as Donvan quickly made his escape. Seon quickly ran over to his king, "My lord please speak to me"
Addramyr opened his eyes but he was in pain not just physically but mentally for his sister lay dead next to him.
Seon spoke to the king in haste, "My King we must go the city is overrun and that Balrog lingers outside"
Addramyr never said a word but starred into blackness as Seon carried his king out of the hall and past the Balrog who was busy fighting other men. The streets were filled with the blood of men and orc for the battle had gone ill many of the gates were breached and the men were leaderless running for there lives. Seon managed to round what men he could and they headed for the secret cave, at the entrance of the cave were many dead orcs and men who had fought to defend the cave, there were also many dead children and women who had never made it through the cave. As the men fought for there lives fighting what orcs were left in the caves they finally made it out and into the fields of Gondor. Many soldiers had escaped and managed to take what horses they could for they placed the wounded on those horses including the king. The men marched north toward Rohan and the spine of the Dragon Mountains, the king grew healthier but his inner wound never healed his heart was still broken for his sister was no more. The men travelled for many weeks along the cold dark road north, the men noticed that they were being tracked so they decided to head into the more dense forests nearby using them for cover. As the company travelled steadily a strange noise was heard some sort of bird chanting that the men had never heard before, suddenly arrows rained down from above killing some of the men but not all dew to the trees.
Seon quickly drew his sword, "Ambush ready your swords, fight for your lives men!"
Suddenly hundreds of orcs poured out of the woods toward the men who formed a square in the middle of the path. Seon placed the king on his horse in the middle of the men who were fighting for there lives to defend.
Seon spoke softly to his men, "We cant stay here long they may have more reinforcements, we have to get out of this trap"
The men agreed but for the moment the orcs mounted up as were the Gondorian soldiers. Seon could see the men weren't going to survive if they stayed put so he decided to break the formation into smaller ones so they could manoeuvre. Seon used the rear of the company to edge a way through the forest toward the lake that lay by. The rest of the company made a wall of men to bloke the enemy, the line of men began to fall as the orcs kept oncoming with fresh orcs. Seon gathered that they must have reinforcements close by, as Seon made it to the lake with few men and his king many arrows rained havoc on the men and one piercing Seons shoulder. Seon fell to one knee but urging the men on to take the king across the lake on his horse. Seon stood on the bank fighting the orcs off he quickly dived into the lake swimming to other side for the king and the few men who took him were under attack from a small band of orcs. Addramyr managed to draw his sword and fight them best he could, Seon came to his aid as the men were dead around him, he looked back and could see the men were losing the battle but he had to protect the king it was his duty. Seon mounted the horse with the king as they rode out onto open plains.