Disclaimer: Here we go again...It's not mine.

Vipera berus: Hmmm...I guess you'll just have to wait and see :-)

Silvermane1: Cool. :)

GinnyPotter4eva: Thanks. Didn't you know?...It's our evil plan to turn everyone into LOTR FF writers. hahahaha.

TriGemini: Yea, the thing about something not being right and then figuring out later the reason for it didn't seem to be a good enough reason for her to stay so I had to come up with something. I know it might be a bit cliche but that's all I had. As for Legolas, you'll find out the reason for his anger soon. :-)

immortalwizardpirateelf-fan: Thank you! It was actually an accident but that doesn't mean she didn't enjoy it. As for Wormtongue, you'll just have to wait and see what happens to him when he ticks her off for the second time.

The ride well into the night before stopping to rest. 'Damn, my ass hurts.' Diana had rode horses all her life, but never at that speed for that long. Aragorn smirks at her as she walks by rubbing her sore bum.

She gives him a dirty look. "Oh shut up."

Legolas walks over to Diana as she's taking care of Gelmir. "Why did you come?"

"Because I had to," she says without looking up from taking Gelmir's bridal off.

"No, you didn't. When we get to Edoras I'm going to find someone to escort you back to Lorien."

She spins around to face him. "You will do no such thing."

He looks her straight in the eye. "Watch me" he hisses and walks off.

Diana angrily watches him walk away before walking over and sitting next to Gimli.

"Don't let him get to you, lass."

Diana watches him sharpen his axe and sighs. Gimli is right. Legolas gets under her skin way to much and she doesn't understand why. She shakes her head to clear the thoughts of Legolas out of her mind and lays down.

Unable to sleep, she watches the stars until eventually drifting off as the soft whispers of Gandalf and Aragorn lull her to sleep.

They bring their horses to a halt at the top of a hill.

"Edoras and the Golden Hall of Meduseld." Gandalf looks over at them. "There dwell Theoden, King of Rohan whose mind is overthrown. Saruman's hold over King Theoden is now very strong. Be careful what you say. Do not look for welcome here."

Gandalf nudges Shadowfax into a gallop toward the town and the others quickly follow.

As they approach the gates a banner lands on the ground in front of them. Diana looks at the banner and then up at Aragorn. "I don't know about here but in the world I came from that is called a bad omen," she says nodding toward the banner.

Aragorn looks at the banner, up at the Golden Hall and back to the banner as they pass through the gate. "It is here also." He looks back at Diana. "Stay alert."

Everyone stops what they're doing to watch them as they make their way through the town. Diana subconciously reaches up and pulls her hood further over her face as she looks around nervously.

Gimli glances around and then looks over at her. "You'll find more cheer in a graveyard."

Once they get to the Golden Hall they dismount and start up the steps. The doors burst open and guards walk out to block the way.

One of the guards step forward. "I cannot allow you before Theoden King so armed, Gandalf Greyhame. By order of Grima Wormtongue." He looks almost disgusted when he says the last part and Diana grins.

Gandalf pauses but then nods to the others and they start removing there weapons. They aren't to happy about it though and some show it by the way they hand them over. Legolas shows his expertise with his knives by twirling them in his hands before handing them to the guard. Aragorn unsheaths his dagger as if he were about to stick it in the guards gut. Diana smirks when the guard flinches.

Diana hands the guard her weapons but glances at Gandalf when asked to remove her hood. Gandalf nods and she pushes the hood back. All the guards look at her curiously but none are able to hold her gaze and avert their eyes elsewhere.

The first guard turns back to Gandalf. "Your staff."

Gandalf imediately changes his posture. "You would not part an old man from his walking stick."

The guard sighs and turns to lead them through the doors. Gandalf winks at Aragorn before leaning on Legolas as if he needs help walking. Diana and Aragorn exchange amused glances as they follow behind him.

Diana shakes her head sadly at the decrepit old shell of the King. The greasy man sitting to his right catches her attention as he leans over to whisper to him. She leans forward to whisper in Legolas' ear. "The maggot looks like a worm."

Legolas turns his head slightly and she sees his lips twitch up at the corner, but then something else catches his eye. He nods his head to the side. "Be careful."

Diana glances in the direction of his nod and sees five men walking in the shadows watching them. She looks past Aragorn and sees that many more on the other side of the Hall.

Gandalf notices them too. "The courtesy of your hall is somewhat lessened of late Theoden King."

They keep their eyes on the men as they continue forward.

"Why should I welcome you Gandalf Stormcrow?" The King looks at the worm for reassurance.

"Late is the hour in which this conjurer chooses to appear. Lathspell I name him. Ill news is an ill guest." Wormtongue approaches Gandalf and stops in front of him.

Gandalf glares at him. "Be silent. Keep your forked tongue behind your teeth. I have not passed through fire and death..."

Diana rolls her eyes. 'Not again.'

"...to bandy crooked words with a witless worm."

'Oh. I guess not. Ha, Gandalf thinks he looks like a worm too.'

Wormtongue shrinks back in fear when Gandalf raises his staff. "His staff. I told you to take the Wizard's staff."

The men attack and Gandalf continues toward the King while the others keep the men back.

Diana notices Wormtongue trying to sneak out and looks over at Legolas. "I got the worm!" She punches him in the face and sweeps her leg out, knocking him to the ground.

Gimli comes up behind her as Wormtongue tries to get up. He puts a foot on his chest and pushes him back down. "I would stay still if I were you. I know what she does to people that make her angry and trust me when I say that it's not pretty."

With the men taken care of they all turn to watch as Gandalf releases the King from Saruman's spell. A woman runs into the room and Aragorn stops her.

Once Saruman is gone the King starts to fall forward but the woman twists out of Aragorn's grasp and catches him. And right before everyone's eyes the King grows younger and his strength returns to him.

After a minute he seeems to realize that Gandalf is standing in front of him and turns toward him.

"Breathe the free air again, my friend," Gandalf tells him.

After King Theoden regains his senses his attention turns to Wormtongue, who is now being held by Diana. Wormtongue tries to get loose but she puts more pressure on his arm, which she has twisted behind his back.

"Get this leech out of my Hall," the King hisses.

Diana hands him over to a couple of guards who then proceed to throw him down the steps outside the hall.

Later that evening everyone is in the main hall with Theoden arguing about what he should do. Diana eventually gets tired of the bickering and goes outside. She looks up at the stars and a sense of peacefulness washes over her. She closes her eyes when Legolas appears next to her.

"Why are you so intent on me leaving?"

"Why are you so intent on staying?" She rolls her eyes and he smirks.

"I asked you first." She glances over at him and he sighs.

"I fear for your safety. You could be injured or even killed."

Diana turns and looks at him. "Awe, I didn't know you cared," she says sarcastically.

His eyes lock with hers and she can see the anger and...hurt? Why would he be hurt? "Then you are a fool," he growls and walks off.

"Legolas," she calls but he ignores her. "Legolas, wait." She starts after him but Aragorn comes out as she starts down the steps.

"I'm glad I found you," he smiles.

Diana glances at Legolas' retreating form and sighs before turning her attention to Aragorn. He hands her something wrapped in a piece of cloth.

"Boromir wanted you to have this," he says quietly.

She looks at him questioningly and then unwraps the cloth. A tear slips down her cheek as she looks down at the dagger in her hands. She runs her fingers over the White tree of Gondor that is etched in the handle.

"Thank you, Aragorn."

Sensing that she wants to be alone he squeezes her shoulder comfortingly and then goes back inside.

Sometime later, Legolas comes back to the hall and finds Diana sitting on the steps.

"It's late, you should be resting."

Diana holds out her hands which still hold the dagger. He sits down next to her and gently pulls her to him as she begins to cry. "I'm sorry that I could not keep him safe as I promised."

After she stops crying she pulls back so that she can look at him. "I'm sorry, Legolas. I know that we argue all the time but I didn't mean to hurt you."

"It's alright."

She looks down."No, it's not..."

Legolas cups her face in his hands and makes her look at him, their faces just inches apart. "Yes, it is. I know that you didn't mean to hurt me. Just as I didn't mean to make you think that I didn't care, because I do."

Diana's breath catches in her throat when he starts to lean in. He is so close that she can feel the warmth of his breath on her lips.

"Ah, there you two are."

Diana jumps back and Legolas sighs in frustration while Gimli chuckles, knowing full well what he just interupted.