Summary: About how two girls lives changed for the better after being dropped into middle earth.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything LOTR related. I only own Rin, her family and Steph, well actually Steph owns herself. But you get the point.

A/N- This Chapter is a lil corny but 'enh' it works lol R/R!

Chapter 16

Steph walked casually down the hall. She had been with Legolas only moments ago, so she was of course on cloud 9. Legolas had been everything she had dreamt of, charming, gorgeous, kind...among other things.She had to say goodbye to him earlier than planned because he had some business to attend to.

She then decided to take a stroll the palace out of nothing better to do, plus she had yet seen Rin`s room or the Library.Steph came to an unknown door; she was about to continue on when she heard voices on the other side.

"Your telling me that my powers.... the ones I only found out I had an hour ago could be the rise or complete end of Middle Earth? How? I mean Sauron is gone; most of the Orcs are gone as well so what is there left. Boogie men? Come on...?"

Steph recognized the voice as Rin`s. Rin had powers? How? Did she? She wasn't sure what had been going on with her friend especially when she started to glow. To be truthfully honest Steph was a little jealous. Rin had powers, she was some lost Princess, and she had Eomer whom Steph had secretly always liked. And she got a pet, Avath. No one gave her a panther or anything for that matter. Steph was an elf, and to her that was awesome but She also wanted to be someone special.

Most ignored her, she wasn't as important as Rin was at the moment. She wanted to be noticed too. Steph put her feelings aside because either way she was still happy for her friend and would help her anyway she could. Steph`s thoughts were interrupted when she heard voices again.

"I knew long ago from my dreams that you were no mere child Rin. Your past has made you stronger and has made you who you are. There are many other forms of evil, most hide away and do not seek war or to harm, only to be left alone. But there are some...that live only for those things and I fear that your Stepfather may have passed into our world as such a beast."

She knew the voice as the wizards`; Steph was frozen in fear for her friend. ' Oh God that asshole is here? Of all places!? And he will come for her if he finds out where she is. Oh poor Rin." Steph thought grief stricken. Her friend would not only be taken from her she might even be killed.Steph heard Rin speak again, though her words had been so quiet she could not make out what she had said. Steph only heard her friends' terrified disbelief then a loud thump.

Steph immediately opened the door and took in the scene. Rin lay on the floor white as milk, shaking and unconscious. Elrond; who was kneeling by her head, was whispering something in Elvish as Galadriel and Gandalf stood back with worried expressions. Arwen was kneeling beside her, Rin`s hand in her own, tears cascading down her cheeks.

"Atar? What happened, why isn't your waking spell working?" Arwen said holding back a sob.Elrond looked at his daughter grimly, " It is what I feared might happen. Her many years of sadness, grief and pain have taken her. Only she can wake herself up, she must fight her way out of the storm that clouds her soul, if she does not wish to return...then she will die."

Steph walked in abruptly, all eyes rose to the figure in the doorway. " What have you guys done to her!?" Steph said angrily running to her friends` side. Steph tried waking her up but failed.

" Come on, wake up you lazy ass." She said trying to bring humor to the unfortunate humorless situation.Steph grit her teeth together in anger when her friend did not show any signs of movement except for her constant shivering.

Steph looked up at the being before her, fire in her eyes. " WHY DID YOU TELL HER THAT!?? CAN YOU NOT SEE THE FEAR THAT MAN HOLDS UPON HER SOUL?! YOU LAY ALL THIS ON HER SHOULDERS WHEN SHE HAS ENOUGH DEMONS TO DEAL WITH ALREADY! YOUR SURPRISES AND PRESSURE WILL BE THE DEATH OF HER, IF IT HASN`T BEEN ALREADY." She shouted glaring at all the now shocked faces.

Galadriel approached the young she elf, and knelt down before her. " We were merely trying to prepare her for what is to come. You must know that we mean her no harm or distress. She is who she is, whether she likes, wants it or not. It is her destiny."

Steph shook her head in disbelief. " You do not understand, you will NEVER understand, not unless you walk a month in our shoes." She said lifting Rin up. Thankfully she was not heavy and Steph was able to carry her.She quickly left the room, Rin still unconscious in her arms and set off to find Eomer. He could wake her up...he had to be able to.

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Eomer sat in the courtyard pondering He and Rin`s last encounter. It had gotten quite heavy, he thanked Arwen`s appearance or he would have most likely done something he would have regret.

Eomer`s thoughts were interrupted when he heard his name being called, he recognized the voice and Rin`s friends Steph." I am here Lady Stephanie!" he called.His heart caught in his throat when Steph ran in with Rin in her arms. He immediately stood up and ran to the she elf, then took Rin from her arms. " What happened?" he asked urgently.

Steph sat down on a nearby stone to catch her breath. " I don't know, i vaguely overheard a conversation between Rin, Elrond, Galadriel, Gandalf and Arwen. I did not hear much but i did hear Rin say "No", and then i heard a thump. When i walked in she was on the floor unconscious.... Eomer, not even Lord Elrond could wake her. She's in coma-like trance, i fear the only person who might be able to wake her is you."

Eomer gazed upon his fallen angel in fear and worry. " What could have caused such a thing to happen? She has suffered so much already…and now she may die?" a single tear fell down Eomer`s cheek.

Steph began cry, " He has control over her soul again, just the mere thought of his reappearance has sent her into a coma. Only she is capable of defeating him, for he is her demon to bear and destroy. I fear for her always, I cannot loose my best friend; she is the reason I am here, like a hand saving me from falling over the cliff. She's been nothing but supportive to me even when I was selfish and cruel." Steph let out a heart wrenching sob and ran to her friend taking Rin`s hand in her own

" You cannot leave me Rin! Please come back, I need you." She said quietly.

Eomer cradled Rin`s lifeless body in his arms. Steph let go of her hand and stood up. " I will go find Aragorn and Legolas, they may know what to do." She said running off.

Eomer was left alone with Rin; tears still fell from his now dark brown eyes. " You must fight him, fight the evil Lirimaer. You must come back to me, please."

Eomer`s heart gained more sorrow as no movement was felt. " Please Rinbelethwen..."

" You know what will bring her back to us Eomer." Came a soft voice from the entrance of the courtyard.

Eomer looked up to see Legolas standing with a deeply saddened look upon his face. Aragorn came from behind, Steph fallowing behind.

" Nay Legolas I do not, please, I would do anything for her to be safe again."

Legolas did not move only spoke quietly once more. " Love will clear the storm in her heart and free her soul."

Eomer stared at Legolas, " I cannot."

Legolas once again spoke this time more forcefully." Tell her how you feel Eomer!! You must tell her. Let her know she has a reason to fight, a reason to live! Help her fight! Bring her back before it is too late!!"

Eomer eyes fell back to the form in his arms, he inhaled deeply then spoke to her." Come back to me Lirimaer. I need you as does everyone here. You are loved immensely; do not give up now, not after how hard you fought to stay alive. I will never hurt you, I wont leave you…I love you."



Eomer hugged her to him with hope that she would come back. Then, unexpected warmth was felt surrounding his soul, looking down he saw the Tëah crystal shinning dimly upon her brow, after a few moments the light grew brighter. Suddenly Rin`s eyes shot open and color returned to her face.

She looked around in confusion until her gaze rested upon Eomer`s face. She smiled warmly and wrapped her arms around his neck.

" Thank You." Were the only words she spoke.