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Arriving at Helm's Deep
"What are you stalking me?" she asked comically as she continued on and he followed like a lost puppy.
"I am bored that is all. Who knew Lorien could have so little things to do." He replied lazily.
"There are many things to do but you must seek them out, they won't come to you. Unlike in easy going Mirkwood." She smirked again.
"May I remind you of the spiders inhabiting every square inch of the place?"
"No, I believe I will do fine without reminders, thank you." She could almost feel him glaring at her back. "So we should leave early in the morning. As much as I hate getting up it would we must get to Helm's Deep as soon as possible. If we ride fast and hard without many stops we should get there the day before the battle. Even if we do leave first thing tomorrow we are cutting it close."
"Oh, you are still intent on going are you?"
"Of course, my dear Elf, how could I not be. I haven't practiced my combat skills in quite a while."
He sighed as they came upon the great talan again. "Is it almost time for dinner?"
"I believe it is."
"Then we should go and get dressed for it. I am quite sure Lady Galadriel will not want you dinning in that." He eyed her casual tunic. "I doubt she'd let me wear something like that. She didn't last time."
"I hate dresses." Aradel grumbled as they went inside the talan and asked a maid if it was close to dinner. She said yes so they went to their rooms where they dressed appropriately for the occasion.
After a casual and comfortable dinner, Celeborn refused to eat with them and ate in his study, Aradel retired to her room where she wrote little stories about normal everyday events (she said it was a writing exercise of sorts) and didn't come out that night. Legolas roamed the building and came across a hall with many musical instruments. He tried yet again to play a small guitar but failed and got fed up. Then he went outside and practiced his archery on trees far away. When night fell he too retired to his room and after reading a few pages of his book he fell asleep with ease.
Aradel awoke quickly at the crack of dawn the next morning. She hurriedly got dressed in her loose black tunic, which had been washed, and started packing provisions for the trip to Helm's Deep. With that out of the way she went to wake Legolas. She hesitated before prodding him roughly, his lazy open eyes always creeped her out.
Legolas put on his original green and brown tunic, which had also been washed, and packed his own provisions. With that out of the way they both went down to the stables where Legolas' horse, Arod, was waiting patiently, snacking on a bundle of hay. Aradel was given a beautiful white horse that Galadriel said she could name herself. She named it Faith, after her good friend that they had left behind in the Forbidden Realm.
Galadriel bid them farewell as they raced from the talan and Haldir gave them his regards as they left the country still at full speed. They didn't talk much as the wind in their ears impaired even Elven ears. They only stopped twice on their journey across t plains surrounding Helm's Deep. Once because Aradel's horse tripped and needed rest. The second because the two riders needed rest, food and wine. Aradel's horse seemed to have accepted her in a neutral sort of way. When they stopped they had had a conversation about it.
"Do you get along well with animals?" Legolas had asked.
"Well, some of them completely hate me and some just blindly love me. Others don't care either way. However they react I react to that and if they are out to kill me I get them first. That's the most important rule of dealing with animals. If they want to kill you and you are not going to do anything about it, they will so do something about it or die." She had explained.
Now they were coming up on the enormous stone walls of the safe haven of Rohan. A guard yelled down at them to state their names and business then went to ask King Theoden if they were allowed in. Of course he said it was OK and the huge, six-inch thick wooden doors opened a crack. Aragorn and the rest of the fellowship were standing not to far in to welcome them.
"You took an awful long time, Elf. What took so long?" Gimli asked Legolas the second they dismounted.
"Aradel needed to rest, Gimli. Though why I still persist in calling it rest I have yet to figure out." He glanced slyly in her direction.
"Rest of what?" he replied indignantly. "I still have yet to be informed why you two left."
Aradel turned to Aragorn. "You haven't told them why we had to leave yet?" He shook his head. "Why?"
"The topic never actually came up."
She then turned to the rest of them. "You didn't even ask why we were missing?"
They all shrugged. "The both of you are quite capable of handling yourselves on your own. We figured you would be alright no matter what situation you found yourselves in." Pippin answered.
"That doesn't stop you from being concerned." She muttered. "How long is it approximated that the orcs shall arrive and the battle begin?"
"Not long." Aragorn replied. "Two days at most. We are rounding up as many capable men as we possibly can. Anyone who can wield a sword has been sent to the armory."
"I would like to take a look at the armory. And the men who will be fighting for Rohan." Legolas requested, though his exhaustion was evident.
"All in good time Legolas, all in good time. It has no doubt been a long and hard journey for the both of you. You should eat and sleep before you see the rest of this place." Aragorn told them. "Gamling will show you to your rooms."
With that he tapped one of the Rohirum that had let them in on the shoulder and instructed him to lead the two on. As they walked through the stone enclosure they saw many women and small children (the men and older boys had been drafted) sitting or laying along the pathways. There were bails of hay and baskets of food lining the walkways as well.
Finally they reached another wooden doorway that led to another stone hallway, except this one had many more wooden doors that led to the rooms of various noblemen and, of course, the fellowship. The two rooms at the end had been reserved for the two of them. Their rooms were similar to those they had in Rohan though they had no window and the beds were slightly less comfortable.
A tray of food that included cheese, fruits, bread and wine were ready for them to consume when they walked in. They ate in silence, in their own separate rooms, not bothering to change, as they were too tired. When they had eaten the entire platter they immediately fell asleep, not bothering to get under the thin blankets or even to lay the right way on the bed, Aradel slept with her head at the foot of the bed and her feet at the head. They slept for the rest of the day and the whole night.
A/N: And now they're at Helm's Deep! The fighting is almost upon us, and i am dreading it alot. I suck, suck, suck at writing action scenes and there is going to be alot of it. Oh the humanity. I've been saying that all day for two days and i dont know why. I also had a sleepover last night so this may or may not be late, i can't remember. Nehoo, bye-bye!:D
kougayurizoku: Aradel/Legolas moments are always interesting to write because i almost always put tinsey tiny little hints about stuff and he doesn't even know it. It's quite hilarious at certain time of the night. The father/daughter ones are less hilarious but really fun to write and a challenge because i have to do the whole thing without using her father's name! Hee hee. :D
Arriving at Helm's Deep
"What are you stalking me?" she asked comically as she continued on and he followed like a lost puppy.
"I am bored that is all. Who knew Lorien could have so little things to do." He replied lazily.
"There are many things to do but you must seek them out, they won't come to you. Unlike in easy going Mirkwood." She smirked again.
"May I remind you of the spiders inhabiting every square inch of the place?"
"No, I believe I will do fine without reminders, thank you." She could almost feel him glaring at her back. "So we should leave early in the morning. As much as I hate getting up it would we must get to Helm's Deep as soon as possible. If we ride fast and hard without many stops we should get there the day before the battle. Even if we do leave first thing tomorrow we are cutting it close."
"Oh, you are still intent on going are you?"
"Of course, my dear Elf, how could I not be. I haven't practiced my combat skills in quite a while."
He sighed as they came upon the great talan again. "Is it almost time for dinner?"
"I believe it is."
"Then we should go and get dressed for it. I am quite sure Lady Galadriel will not want you dinning in that." He eyed her casual tunic. "I doubt she'd let me wear something like that. She didn't last time."
"I hate dresses." Aradel grumbled as they went inside the talan and asked a maid if it was close to dinner. She said yes so they went to their rooms where they dressed appropriately for the occasion.
After a casual and comfortable dinner, Celeborn refused to eat with them and ate in his study, Aradel retired to her room where she wrote little stories about normal everyday events (she said it was a writing exercise of sorts) and didn't come out that night. Legolas roamed the building and came across a hall with many musical instruments. He tried yet again to play a small guitar but failed and got fed up. Then he went outside and practiced his archery on trees far away. When night fell he too retired to his room and after reading a few pages of his book he fell asleep with ease.
Aradel awoke quickly at the crack of dawn the next morning. She hurriedly got dressed in her loose black tunic, which had been washed, and started packing provisions for the trip to Helm's Deep. With that out of the way she went to wake Legolas. She hesitated before prodding him roughly, his lazy open eyes always creeped her out.
Legolas put on his original green and brown tunic, which had also been washed, and packed his own provisions. With that out of the way they both went down to the stables where Legolas' horse, Arod, was waiting patiently, snacking on a bundle of hay. Aradel was given a beautiful white horse that Galadriel said she could name herself. She named it Faith, after her good friend that they had left behind in the Forbidden Realm.
Galadriel bid them farewell as they raced from the talan and Haldir gave them his regards as they left the country still at full speed. They didn't talk much as the wind in their ears impaired even Elven ears. They only stopped twice on their journey across t plains surrounding Helm's Deep. Once because Aradel's horse tripped and needed rest. The second because the two riders needed rest, food and wine. Aradel's horse seemed to have accepted her in a neutral sort of way. When they stopped they had had a conversation about it.
"Do you get along well with animals?" Legolas had asked.
"Well, some of them completely hate me and some just blindly love me. Others don't care either way. However they react I react to that and if they are out to kill me I get them first. That's the most important rule of dealing with animals. If they want to kill you and you are not going to do anything about it, they will so do something about it or die." She had explained.
Now they were coming up on the enormous stone walls of the safe haven of Rohan. A guard yelled down at them to state their names and business then went to ask King Theoden if they were allowed in. Of course he said it was OK and the huge, six-inch thick wooden doors opened a crack. Aragorn and the rest of the fellowship were standing not to far in to welcome them.
"You took an awful long time, Elf. What took so long?" Gimli asked Legolas the second they dismounted.
"Aradel needed to rest, Gimli. Though why I still persist in calling it rest I have yet to figure out." He glanced slyly in her direction.
"Rest of what?" he replied indignantly. "I still have yet to be informed why you two left."
Aradel turned to Aragorn. "You haven't told them why we had to leave yet?" He shook his head. "Why?"
"The topic never actually came up."
She then turned to the rest of them. "You didn't even ask why we were missing?"
They all shrugged. "The both of you are quite capable of handling yourselves on your own. We figured you would be alright no matter what situation you found yourselves in." Pippin answered.
"That doesn't stop you from being concerned." She muttered. "How long is it approximated that the orcs shall arrive and the battle begin?"
"Not long." Aragorn replied. "Two days at most. We are rounding up as many capable men as we possibly can. Anyone who can wield a sword has been sent to the armory."
"I would like to take a look at the armory. And the men who will be fighting for Rohan." Legolas requested, though his exhaustion was evident.
"All in good time Legolas, all in good time. It has no doubt been a long and hard journey for the both of you. You should eat and sleep before you see the rest of this place." Aragorn told them. "Gamling will show you to your rooms."
With that he tapped one of the Rohirum that had let them in on the shoulder and instructed him to lead the two on. As they walked through the stone enclosure they saw many women and small children (the men and older boys had been drafted) sitting or laying along the pathways. There were bails of hay and baskets of food lining the walkways as well.
Finally they reached another wooden doorway that led to another stone hallway, except this one had many more wooden doors that led to the rooms of various noblemen and, of course, the fellowship. The two rooms at the end had been reserved for the two of them. Their rooms were similar to those they had in Rohan though they had no window and the beds were slightly less comfortable.
A tray of food that included cheese, fruits, bread and wine were ready for them to consume when they walked in. They ate in silence, in their own separate rooms, not bothering to change, as they were too tired. When they had eaten the entire platter they immediately fell asleep, not bothering to get under the thin blankets or even to lay the right way on the bed, Aradel slept with her head at the foot of the bed and her feet at the head. They slept for the rest of the day and the whole night.
A/N: And now they're at Helm's Deep! The fighting is almost upon us, and i am dreading it alot. I suck, suck, suck at writing action scenes and there is going to be alot of it. Oh the humanity. I've been saying that all day for two days and i dont know why. I also had a sleepover last night so this may or may not be late, i can't remember. Nehoo, bye-bye!:D
kougayurizoku: Aradel/Legolas moments are always interesting to write because i almost always put tinsey tiny little hints about stuff and he doesn't even know it. It's quite hilarious at certain time of the night. The father/daughter ones are less hilarious but really fun to write and a challenge because i have to do the whole thing without using her father's name! Hee hee. :D
