Disclaimer: by now, you all should know that I don't own lotr...dontcha think?

A/N: hey ya'll... I hoped you liked that last chap...gosh, that one scene with Gwyn/Aragorn/Legolas/Éowyn...that was written before chapter five, lol. I planned it in the theatre while I was watching RotK for the 1st time...I know, I should have been paying attention to the movie...I was, really, but in my subconscious mind I formed that scene.

Okay, the reason I did not put review thank you's in the last chapter was because of the stupid system error that just fixed, so thank you to....

CrazyCruzet212: lol, yes, leggy is somewhat of a blonde...like when he says, 'A diversion.' It's like...DUH! Lol, ne way, yes I updated, and now I'm updating again!

Myri: Thx! Yesterday was my b-day (March 3)! I was gonna put this chap up yesterday, but the login was disabled. Glad you like the story!

Insane Elven Rock Baby: yes, I know...Legolas. Hope chap 11 was long enough! ;) I know...I don't like Éowyn that much either, but I needed her in that part as a filler character...there's not much more of her...

sweetazzhoney: I'm not a fat pig either, but I love to eat, too! Poor you...diet... :(

Countess Katook: lol, that's ok! ::winces about the 'milk' part:: not good...younger sis or older? Ya, I love that extended part too! Hmm...I'm not sure I really like Éowyn that much either, but I needed her in that part...

person: okay, lol, here's ur update!

SweetArwen: so k. the reason I made her go with merry and pippin was cuz I wanted her to drink the Ent drought so her hair could grow out, lol. Also...the battle of helm's deep would have taken forever to write! Lol. (oh yeah, and thx [for the happy b-day, lol])

LunaWolf: eeeeeheeeeheeeee.....you sooon shall seee....but ne way, I'm afraid the Gwyn/Éowyn meeting was rather boring, but it was hard for me to write cuz I'm not really sure about Éowyn's character...::sigh::

loveroflegolas: oooh, I'm glad! :D hm...Legolas and Gwyn...the plot shall deepen, eh? Heeheeheeee!

nic: cool, I'm glad you like it!

(hope I got everyone. If you were left out, just let me know!)

Well, all in all (I don't mean to sound immodest) but I'm rather proud of and attached to that last chapter...::smiles fondly:: lol, ne way, here's Part II of the Marathon update! Sorry it's out so late! Enjoy! (Even though this is just a filler chapter....i'm afraid it's going to be incredibly boring...basically the same as the movie...13 should be interesting though ;))

The path was long and winding, with sharp rocks jutting out cruelly on either side of them. 'What kind of army would linger in such a place?' Gimli asked.

'One that is cursed,' Legolas answered. 'Long ago, the Men of the Mountain swore an oath to the last King of Gondor, to come to his aid, to fight. But when the time came, when Gondor's need was dire, they fled. And so Isildur cursed them, never to rest until they had fulfilled their oath.'

'How can they fulfill it?' Gwyn asked him.

'The Heir of Isildur must call upon them to fight,' Legolas told her. 'And once they have fought, the Heir of Isildur can release them.'

Gwyn was unaware that her father would have such power.

At last, they came to the end of the path, where there was a small door, paintings covering it. 'The very warmth of my blood seems drawn away,' Gimli commented, shuddering.

'The way is shut,' Legolas said. 'It was made by those who are dead, and the Dead keep it. The way is shut,' he repeated.

Suddenly, as they dismounted their horses, a gust of wind came blasting out from the tunnel. The horses reared in fright, and pulled the reins from their owner's hands.

'Beauty!' Gwyn cried, as Aragorn called to Brégo as the horses took off back down the pass.

Knowing that they would not come back, Aragorn turned back to the door with his sword unsheathed, and said bravely, 'I do not fear death.' He walked determinately into the tunnel, his torch and sword held firmly in front of him.

Legolas glanced at Gwyn as if to say, 'Coming?' She nodded and unsheathed her new sword, and followed Legolas and her father, leaving Gimli alone outside the tunnel. After a few moments, he caught up with them, his axe ready for fighting.

They entered a huge, dark hall of stone...all of a sudden, a man appeared. He was a green and ghost-like, with decayed skin and a crown, which showed all that he was King of the Dead.

'Who enters my domain?' he demanded.

'One who will have your allegiance,' Aragorn said in a tone Gwyn had never heard from him before: it sounded powerful...so kingly.

'The Dead do not suffer the living to pass,' the King of the Dead informed him.

'You will suffer me.'

The King laughed. Around them, more ghosts appeared, surrounding them. 'The way is shut,' the King said. 'It was made by those who are dead, and the dead keep it. The way is shut. Now you must die.'

Quicker than a human eye could see, Legolas strung his bow and shot an arrow at the King of the Dead, but it passed right through him.

'I summon you to fulfill your oath,' Aragorn said.

'None but the King of Gondor may command me,' the King said, drawing his sword.

Aragorn lifted his own sword. Gwyn did a small double-take as she looked at the blade. It was Narsil...the Blade that was Broken had been re-forged. The King of the Dead raised his sword and attacked Aragorn, who deflected the blow, and grabbed the leader by the throat.

'That blade was broken,' the King choked out.

'It has been remade,' Aragorn said, releasing him. Then speaking to the rest of the Dead, 'Fight for us, and regain your honor. What say you?' he asked, walking among them.

The Dead appeared uncomfortable, and they looked around at each other.

'What say you?' Aragorn repeated.

'You waste your time, Aragorn!' Gimli called out. 'They had no honor in life, they have none now in death.'

Aragorn ignored this comment, and seemed determined. 'I am Isildur's heir!' he said. 'Fight for me, and I will hold your oaths fulfilled!'

The Dead remained silent.

'What say you?' Aragorn demanded again.

At last, the King of the Dead spoke. 'We will fight for the Heir of Isildur,' he decided. 'Take us where you will.'

Gwyn cheered silently in her mind, and she knew the others did, too.

'We will go to Gondor,' Aragorn said, relief edging his tone.

A/N: okay, I know that's reeeeeeaaaaaaaallly short....but I'm not sure about how to write the next chapter....lemme know if you have some ideas!

Luv,

lilz