Not all seems lost

"Is Éomer here?" the king asked also.

They looked to each other, then Demi said after a time of silent debate with her friends, "No. He is not, but there is hope that he is with the men that retreated into the deep. I do not think he is dead."

"How do you know this? Are you a witch? For you do not seem one to me." One of the guards asked.

"Actually, good sir, I am, well, an elf witch. I am Vairarista, daughter of Uial'niire. I come here to aid Rohan now. If you need further proof… Russe tuulo' moriloomir!" she said, and lightning fell from the sky and struck an orc that she was aiming her hands at that was on the wall across from them. "I am sure that will suffice." She said, matter-of-factly.

The men yelled in horror and the King's face lit up. "You, you are a witch? An elf witch? We are blessed indeed to have such likes in our company! Though hope has long left us, there may still be a chance."

"Yes, that be lord, but now we have a job to do, so let's see to it!" Demi said, suddenly proud to be who she was. She looked to Rhia, who stood on the outside of this group. "But I must inform you lord, that ere we have The Lady Aurenessa, heir to the throne of Arnor. She should not be so lightly overlooked, for she is more dangerous than I." Demi added with a wink to her friend. Rhia gave a smile in thanks.

"That's right. Don't mess with me fella's!" she said.

The men looked from one to each other, not knowing what to make of this. Aragon and Boromir just smiled. The girls were finally becoming who they were meant to.

"None can force entry into the caves." Said Théoden, getting back to the topic. "They may hold out long."

"But orcs have brought devilry of Saruman. The fire they bring blasts through stone that is how they took the wall. They may not be able to break the caves, but they can certainly seal up the ones inside. We must help them." Said Aragorn.

"Yet I fret in this prison. I must help my men defend our fort. I long for the joy of battle again, and I serve little purpose here." Théoden said.

"Here at least you guard the strong hold of the Mark, and here there is greater hope." Boromir said.

"Had I known the strength of Isengard was grown so great, mayhap I would have not so hastily ridden to meet it. For all the arts of Gandalf even. His council does not seem so good now under such darkness." Théoden said, he was losing hope fast.

"Its not over til its over, my lord. Don't give up yet." Rhia said.

Théoden looked upon Rhia with interest. She shifted a little under his stare uncomfortably, for it seemed to drag out. Then finally he said, "Ride out with me. The horses are in the inner court. Then men will blow the horn and I will ride out. Will you ride with me. Maybe there may be a chance to cleave a road, or make such an end as will be worthy of song, if any be left to sing of us hereafter."

"I will ride with you." Aragorn said.

"And I." Boromir said.

"Ok, before you say anything, I'm going, and don't try to stop me." Rhia said matter-of-factly.

"Um, well, I guess I'm in too." Demi said.

"I will go find more who will accompany us." Aragorn said, and he returned to the walls.

The girls and Boromir followed the King to the inner court to ready the horses. They sensed something was about to happen and whinnied in glee. They were also battle ready. Demi approached Brytta and said to him in a mono sotto voice.

"We've been through a bit Brytta, and now I will need you more than ever. Will you help me?" Brytta nuzzled her on the shoulder. "I'll take that as a yes then my friend."

"You have a way with animals, especially horses." One of the men said. "Any would guess you were of the Mark, if it were not the fact that you appear elvan, yet you do not act so."

"There are many reasons for that sir, but I am not of the Mark. That would be an honour too great for me." She said humbly. She greatly admired the Rohirrim and their King. They always found that last once of courage to get through the toughest of times.

"Nay, lady, and please, I am Hamilcar. It is the honour that I now posses to speak with one of your race and lineage." The man said. His brown eyes twinkled in the light under his helm.

Demi giggled. She was definitely not used to this. "Well, I thank thee Hamilcar, but please, call me Vaira. I highly doubt a lady would do the things I have done, like see out a battle."

"And that may be true, but you shall now be held in high honour in the halls of the Rohirrim for the span of your life." Hamilcar said. He was very sincere about that. "For never had we the help of an elf witch before. And none so highly exalted as you."

"Please, I do not deserve such nice things. From now, treat me as you would a friend. For friends is what are needed to see through such times."

"That honour is mine." Hamilcar said and he bowed.

There was a loud noise from the gate. Another explosion had happened. Soon they found Aragorn running toward them to the king. The great hall was being sounded at the time and the orcs began to fear, for something unexpected was about to take place.

The riders that remained, Théoden, Boromir, Demi, Rhia and Aragorn were seated upon their steeds ready to ride out, their swords drawn and shields set. More horn blasts were heard.

"Helm! Helm! Helm has arisen and comes back to war. Helm for Théoden King!" the riders shouted. Demi smiled as she looked at Hamilcar who sat beside her, on her left. Rhia was seated on her right, with Legolas and Boromir beside her again.

Théoden then spurred his horse forward and his army with him. Night turned to twilight and to dawn. The Eorlingas and the grey company rode forth, charging down from the gates, over the causeway and into the Insengard mass. Demi sword shone bright and many orcs cowered in fear, as her sword was still bewitched by the spell she cast that night. There Hamlicar saw her in such a light, that he would never forget. Her hair flew around in the wind, eyes sparkling with a new hope.

Rhia too far surpassed the orcs in skill and clove through them as though they were simply a rock she would kick away. She truly looked like the royalty she was, as it seemed a golden circlet sat upon her head, shinning clearly in the light as a mark of her household. A true Numorean. A true leader.

Many orcs out of fear fled, while others took the last stand. Fewer and fewer there number seemed to become. Neither orc nor man could fend themselves against the might and majesty of Rohan and it's allies. The light grew still more, as though shinning for the courage of the men of the Mark.

Upon the ridge, Demi saw a white rider, shinning in the sun. She smiled at the timing that they had come, and now there was chance more than ever to defeat the enemy. Behind the white rider came many men on foot, thousands, swords shinning.

"Erkenbrand has come!" the riders shouted.

"Behold the white rider! Here comes Gandalf again!" Aragorn cried.

"Mithrandir! This wizardry indeed!" Said Legolas in awe.

The host of Isengard cried in fear. The army of Erkenbrand charged, with them their leader and Gandalf. The orcs and men of Isengard fled or died by the sword. Into the trees and left for good.

Gandalf rode up to Théoden when all the orcs and wild men had been driven out. Aragorn too met with them, while Legolas, Boromir, Rhia and Demi waited silently. Soon out of the woods came Gimli, Éomer, and Gamling with many men. It was a most joyous occasion. Legolas and Gimli tallied their orc killing scores, whilst the men celebrated their victory.

"Well, where in council do you say we go, Gandalf?" asked Théoden.

"Ah, yes, I shall return to Isengard and those who may come with me. There we may see strange things." The wizard answered.

'Yet we have not enough of an army! And yet still we are weary. We cannot take on Saurman." Théoden said.

"And still, there I go. I will not stay long. Await me at Edoras ere the waning of the moon." Said Gandalf, for he had urgent business there.

"Nay! You will not venture there alone. My men and I will accompany you, but we need rest."

"Then rest now, lord of the Mark and we will ride hard and swiftly under the cover of shadows and secrets, as all comings and goings need to he in these days."

It was still early in the day. The men that were going back to Edoras cleared up the mess while those travelling with the king and Gandalf set themselves down to sleep wherever possible. Many of the wild men had given up and they were set to work as punishment under the watchful eye of Erkenbrand. The girls had the honour of meeting the lord of the Westfold and found him to be an intriguing character. He had proved to be a lenient, yet unyielding man, lively, yet grave.

After a brief meeting and council, the girls were issued a small room of which there was two bed rolls lain and a bowl of warm water for washing. A luxury they had not had since Lothlórien, even if it was on a somewhat lesser scale.

They washed as best they could and lay down to sleep, finding even under the conditions and noise outside, it was not that hard. Before they knew it, it was late in the afternoon and Boromir and Gimli were raising them from their deep sleep.

Boromir lightly shook Demi whilst Gimli was a little rougher. "Wake up now Vaira, it is time to prepare to leave." Boromir said. Demi stirred and her eyes came into focus.

"Aye, wake up now Aure." Gimli grunted after she refused to wake up, and she covered her head with her pillow. "Wake up Aure!" Gimli said, now starting to get frustrated. "It's no use. Anyone would sware she had dwarven blood."

"Oi! Rhia! Dan from Hoobastank had just been transported here!" Demi said. Her friend jumped up out of bed quicker than lightning.

"Where?" Rhia asked, her eyes wide. Boromir, Gimli and Demi just laughed at her. "Dan's not here, is he?" she asked, as though trying to control her temper. She was becoming flustered in the face. "Thanks, just spoil my dream! Spoil it all!" she yelled and stormed out.

"What was that about?" Gimli asked.

"She has a crush on one of the band members from Hoobastank, our favourite band. She usually dreams the two of them get married and live happily ever after. Amongst other things." She added, smirking.

"Aye. I understand now. Very much alike, Aure and I. Dreams and all." Gimli muttered, of course, he didn't realise Demi had heard him.

"You dream about guys?" she asked suddenly.

"What?" the dwarf asked, and then it hit him. "No, not males, of course not. Have you ever heard of a homosexual dwarf before, I mean other than my cousin Dwalin? But that fortunately doesn't run if the family and is a whole other story. But no, I do dream of rather someone who shall remain nameless."

"Oh, you mean the Lady Galadriel?" Boromir asked sniggering.

"Yes, I mean, um…I just blew it, didn't I?" Gimli asked.

"Yep." Demi said.

"Oh, Mithril!" Gimli said and took off.

AE: Ok, I have nothing against Dwalin, and I'm not sure if he is gay or not, but in the context of my story, he was. I just picked him out of my head as he is a member of Gimli's family. I doubt he was gay, but its just for a little comedic relief, so don't even bother flaming me about it. I know I have no right, yada yada yada…Just get over it.

Sorry. Anyways this second update today is just to make up for the lack of updates lately. I'm really sorry about that and Elessar sorry I updated without refferring to you but i couldn't wait, I'm so sorry!