By the Light of the Moon
Disclaimer~ I do not own any of Tolkien's creations. I only own SOME of the storyline and the characters I made up. This takes place during "The Two Towers". Legolas is a sexy elf.I'd love to own him! *smiles*
~lumien.your prayers have been answered. I typed as fast as I could.fingers.hurt.pain. OW! Relax and enjoy! LOL! Hope everyone else loves this chapter too! Hee~
Chapter 9~ The Truth
Aragorn and Legolas walked briskly through the crowd of people who were moving into the caves. "We'll place reserves along the wall. They can support the archers from above the gate," the ranger said as he gestured toward the high walls.
"Aragorn, you must rest. You're no use to us half alive," Legolas said, stopping him in his tracks. They exchanged glances until they both heard a woman yell, "ARAGORN!" Their attention was drawn to Eowyn, who came running toward them from the thick crowd. She looked angry, but scared and stared deeply into Aragorn's eyes as she spoke, "I'm to be sent with the women into the caves."
"That is an honorable charge," Aragorn replied steadily.
"To mind the children, to find food and bedding when the men return. What renown is there in that?" she asked, her voice cracking.
"My lady, a time may come for valor without renown. Who then will your people look to in the last defense?" Eowyn's eyes became focused on the ranger's and she looked as if she was about to lean in and kiss him at the next available moment. "Let me stand at your side," she stated.
"It is not in my power to command," Aragorn said knowingly as he turned away.
"You do not command the others to stay!" Eowyn yelled, causing Aragorn to walk back to her, coming closer than he did before. He listened intensely as she continued, "They fight beside you because they would not be parted from you.because they love you." Eowyn suddenly realized what she said and froze. Aragorn focused on Eowyn's eyes with a stern, but relaxed face. "I'm sorry," she whispered as she pushed past Aragorn and Legolas with tears welling in her eyes.
Gimli came running up to Aragorn and crossed his arms. "What happened?" he dwarf asked gruffly.
"She wants to fight with us, but by the king's decision.she shall not."
"All of the women will go to the caves, right?"
"That's correct, my friend."
"Even Miss Morgan?" he asked so quietly that no one could hear him. However, Legolas heard his words and stepped up next to Aragorn. "Yes, Gimli.even Miss Morgan!" Legolas interrupted. The ranger looked at the elf with confusion and then back at Gimli. "What's going on with the both of you?" he asked, fury beginning to burn his eyes.
"Well.you see-"
"What Gimli is trying to say," Legolas began, cutting the dwarf off, "Is that he knows something about Lady Morgan than us. She told him a secret and is keeping something from us."
"Is this true, Gimli?" The dwarf was silent. "Is it true?" Aragorn asked again. Gimli nodded subtly and looked up at his companions. Aragorn crossed his arms and stared at the ground for a moment. He then looked up with a smile on his face. "We must get her to speak of this matter with us. Is it serious, Gimli?"
"Aye, it is.but it should be her choice to speak of it."
"Well then.can you get her to bring it up with us nearby?"
"Aragorn, have you no shame? For once.I am the one disappointed in YOU. I will not participate in this treachery towards a woman!"
"Very well then, Gimli," he said as he turned to Legolas, "Melonin (My friend), can you get her to confess?" An evil grin crossed the elf's lips and he stood proud. "I can get her to say anything if I try."
"You better not hurt her, Legolas.or I will make sure that you pay when this war is over."
"No problem.now.hide in the hall, behind Théoden's throne would be best. When she tries to escape, grab her and don't let go until I say." Aragorn nodded in agreement and ran up the stairs to find his position.
Legolas ran into the hall and through many passages, soon finding Mariah sitting next to a pillar in the armory. He quietly walked over to her and sat close beside her. "Hey, Legolas," she said quietly as she looked up at his face.
"Miss Mor-"
"Listen.Legolas, I've had enough of this 'lady' crap. Just call me Mariah."
"Okay.Mariah.I was just wondering if I could escort you to the caves."
"Why would you.wait.the CAVES?"
"Yes."
"Why would I be going to the caves?"
"You and all of the other women are to report there immediately by the orders of King Théoden." Mariah's eyes widened in shock and she stared at the ground blankly for a moment before looking back at the elf. "I am NOT going to the caves! I'm NOT going to sit back and listen to the war without being there."
"What makes you think you can take on a real battle?"
"BECAUSE I ALREADY HAVE!"
"When?" Mariah froze. She realized that she opened her mouth.again.and this time he had heard her loud and clear. "When?" Legolas asked again. He realized that he had done it. She confessed something without knowing it. "I.I have to go," she stammered as she stood up and tried to walk away, but Legolas had jumped up and grabbed her arm. "UNHAND ME!"
"Tell me when.then I'll release you."
"Okay," she said quietly. The elf let go of her and crossed his arms, waiting for an answer.
"WHEN!" she shouted as she darted away from him and down the hall. He ran after her and realized that she was heading in the direction of Aragorn. "ARAGORN!" the elf shouted as he chased the woman into the hall where Aragorn was hiding. Mariah looked behind herself, confused by Legolas' shouting, until she ran face first into someone and they grabbed her wrists. "Aragorn, you must let me go.please. That.that bloody elf is after me!" Mariah begged.
"You got her, Aragorn?" they both heard Legolas shout from a distance. Mariah turned her head desperately to see if the elf had appeared, but there was no one. "I got her," the ranger stated simply. Mariah looked back at Aragorn in disbelief as fear filled her eyes. "You have to let me go! Let GO!"
"I'm sorry, my lady. I can't this time." Mariah continued to struggle, but no avail. Before she knew it, she felt another body pressed against her back. "You couldn't escape an elf and a ranger.how could you escape evil-OW!" Legolas felt a sharp pain when the girl stepped on his foot and elbowed him in the chest. He fell to the floor in pain as Mariah kicked Aragorn in the shin and darted down toward the armory. The ranger leapt back and then realized that she had disappeared. "Legolas.she's gone.AGAIN!"
"She could only have gone to the armory. There's no other way out. Khila amin (Follow me)," Legolas stated as he led Aragorn to the armory. Their eyes were focused everywhere possible as they made their way down some stairs and to the armory. There was no one there. "Okay, she's here, Aragorn. There's no other way out."
"Then.find her," Aragorn whispered as he and Legolas split to opposite sides of the room. At that moment, Mariah was sitting in a ball underneath a table against a wall. Her breathing was heavy and shallow, but quiet enough so no one could hear it.not even Legolas. She watched her companions get closer and continue their search. They were lifting up tables, chairs, and even flipping some of them over. She knew what she had to do.
"She's right.HERE!" Legolas yelled as he and Aragorn knelt down and looked underneath the table Mariah was hiding under. There was no one there. They both stood back up and shrugged their shoulders. Mariah had pushed herself up against the top of the table, and her arms and legs were getting tired from holding her own weight. When she finally saw them stand, she relaxed, but then screamed loudly when the table was flipped over. Her body went with it and she landed hard on her back.
She felt her body get lifted off the ground and groaned at the sharp pain she could feel growing in her body. When she looked up to see who was holding her, she screamed and tried to free herself. "Calm down, Arwenamin (My lady)," Legolas whispered, trying to calm her. Unfortunately, she continued to squirm and scream until she felt a rough hand clamp over her mouth. It was Aragorn's. "You must stay calm."
"MMM!" She tried to scream, but his hand kept her from making any noise. Her eyes glanced from Aragorn to Legolas continually until she heard a gruff voice yell, "WHAT IN HELL-? MARIAH!"
"Gimli, it's not what it looks."
"Master Elf.Aragorn.this is not what I thought you would do. You said you would not harm her!"
"MMM?" Mariah tried to ask a question, but no avail. She could barely stand it anymore. Her eyes went over to Gimli, who hadn't moved from his spot. She was starting to have trouble breathing. Her eyes were filled with fear and she began to feel that sensation flowing through her veins. Her heart was pounding in her chest and she felt her ears pointing. Aragorn's hand loosened on Mariah's mouth as she continued to squirm. Legolas looked down at the woman and saw that she was slightly changing. Her ears were now fully pointed and her eyes turned yellow. "Aragorn.what's.what's happening?" the elf stammered as he and the ranger released their grips on her.
"What the-?"
"I told you not to do this!" Mariah's nails and hair were the last to change and she became the dreaded creature. All Aragorn and Legolas could do was stare at the woman. "It's.it's you! You tried to save me!" Mariah nodded and just glared at them before darting out of the room and into the hallway. Legolas' gaze followed her until she was out of sight and he then turned back to his companions. "What do we do now?"
"Legolas.you seem to be the one she trusts. Go and talk to her," Gimli said gruffly. Legolas nodded and strolled out of the room. Aragorn looked down at Gimli and asked, "Why didn't you tell us about this?"
"I kept a promise to her, Aragorn. She finally told you herself."
Disclaimer~ I do not own any of Tolkien's creations. I only own SOME of the storyline and the characters I made up. This takes place during "The Two Towers". Legolas is a sexy elf.I'd love to own him! *smiles*
~lumien.your prayers have been answered. I typed as fast as I could.fingers.hurt.pain. OW! Relax and enjoy! LOL! Hope everyone else loves this chapter too! Hee~
Chapter 9~ The Truth
Aragorn and Legolas walked briskly through the crowd of people who were moving into the caves. "We'll place reserves along the wall. They can support the archers from above the gate," the ranger said as he gestured toward the high walls.
"Aragorn, you must rest. You're no use to us half alive," Legolas said, stopping him in his tracks. They exchanged glances until they both heard a woman yell, "ARAGORN!" Their attention was drawn to Eowyn, who came running toward them from the thick crowd. She looked angry, but scared and stared deeply into Aragorn's eyes as she spoke, "I'm to be sent with the women into the caves."
"That is an honorable charge," Aragorn replied steadily.
"To mind the children, to find food and bedding when the men return. What renown is there in that?" she asked, her voice cracking.
"My lady, a time may come for valor without renown. Who then will your people look to in the last defense?" Eowyn's eyes became focused on the ranger's and she looked as if she was about to lean in and kiss him at the next available moment. "Let me stand at your side," she stated.
"It is not in my power to command," Aragorn said knowingly as he turned away.
"You do not command the others to stay!" Eowyn yelled, causing Aragorn to walk back to her, coming closer than he did before. He listened intensely as she continued, "They fight beside you because they would not be parted from you.because they love you." Eowyn suddenly realized what she said and froze. Aragorn focused on Eowyn's eyes with a stern, but relaxed face. "I'm sorry," she whispered as she pushed past Aragorn and Legolas with tears welling in her eyes.
Gimli came running up to Aragorn and crossed his arms. "What happened?" he dwarf asked gruffly.
"She wants to fight with us, but by the king's decision.she shall not."
"All of the women will go to the caves, right?"
"That's correct, my friend."
"Even Miss Morgan?" he asked so quietly that no one could hear him. However, Legolas heard his words and stepped up next to Aragorn. "Yes, Gimli.even Miss Morgan!" Legolas interrupted. The ranger looked at the elf with confusion and then back at Gimli. "What's going on with the both of you?" he asked, fury beginning to burn his eyes.
"Well.you see-"
"What Gimli is trying to say," Legolas began, cutting the dwarf off, "Is that he knows something about Lady Morgan than us. She told him a secret and is keeping something from us."
"Is this true, Gimli?" The dwarf was silent. "Is it true?" Aragorn asked again. Gimli nodded subtly and looked up at his companions. Aragorn crossed his arms and stared at the ground for a moment. He then looked up with a smile on his face. "We must get her to speak of this matter with us. Is it serious, Gimli?"
"Aye, it is.but it should be her choice to speak of it."
"Well then.can you get her to bring it up with us nearby?"
"Aragorn, have you no shame? For once.I am the one disappointed in YOU. I will not participate in this treachery towards a woman!"
"Very well then, Gimli," he said as he turned to Legolas, "Melonin (My friend), can you get her to confess?" An evil grin crossed the elf's lips and he stood proud. "I can get her to say anything if I try."
"You better not hurt her, Legolas.or I will make sure that you pay when this war is over."
"No problem.now.hide in the hall, behind Théoden's throne would be best. When she tries to escape, grab her and don't let go until I say." Aragorn nodded in agreement and ran up the stairs to find his position.
Legolas ran into the hall and through many passages, soon finding Mariah sitting next to a pillar in the armory. He quietly walked over to her and sat close beside her. "Hey, Legolas," she said quietly as she looked up at his face.
"Miss Mor-"
"Listen.Legolas, I've had enough of this 'lady' crap. Just call me Mariah."
"Okay.Mariah.I was just wondering if I could escort you to the caves."
"Why would you.wait.the CAVES?"
"Yes."
"Why would I be going to the caves?"
"You and all of the other women are to report there immediately by the orders of King Théoden." Mariah's eyes widened in shock and she stared at the ground blankly for a moment before looking back at the elf. "I am NOT going to the caves! I'm NOT going to sit back and listen to the war without being there."
"What makes you think you can take on a real battle?"
"BECAUSE I ALREADY HAVE!"
"When?" Mariah froze. She realized that she opened her mouth.again.and this time he had heard her loud and clear. "When?" Legolas asked again. He realized that he had done it. She confessed something without knowing it. "I.I have to go," she stammered as she stood up and tried to walk away, but Legolas had jumped up and grabbed her arm. "UNHAND ME!"
"Tell me when.then I'll release you."
"Okay," she said quietly. The elf let go of her and crossed his arms, waiting for an answer.
"WHEN!" she shouted as she darted away from him and down the hall. He ran after her and realized that she was heading in the direction of Aragorn. "ARAGORN!" the elf shouted as he chased the woman into the hall where Aragorn was hiding. Mariah looked behind herself, confused by Legolas' shouting, until she ran face first into someone and they grabbed her wrists. "Aragorn, you must let me go.please. That.that bloody elf is after me!" Mariah begged.
"You got her, Aragorn?" they both heard Legolas shout from a distance. Mariah turned her head desperately to see if the elf had appeared, but there was no one. "I got her," the ranger stated simply. Mariah looked back at Aragorn in disbelief as fear filled her eyes. "You have to let me go! Let GO!"
"I'm sorry, my lady. I can't this time." Mariah continued to struggle, but no avail. Before she knew it, she felt another body pressed against her back. "You couldn't escape an elf and a ranger.how could you escape evil-OW!" Legolas felt a sharp pain when the girl stepped on his foot and elbowed him in the chest. He fell to the floor in pain as Mariah kicked Aragorn in the shin and darted down toward the armory. The ranger leapt back and then realized that she had disappeared. "Legolas.she's gone.AGAIN!"
"She could only have gone to the armory. There's no other way out. Khila amin (Follow me)," Legolas stated as he led Aragorn to the armory. Their eyes were focused everywhere possible as they made their way down some stairs and to the armory. There was no one there. "Okay, she's here, Aragorn. There's no other way out."
"Then.find her," Aragorn whispered as he and Legolas split to opposite sides of the room. At that moment, Mariah was sitting in a ball underneath a table against a wall. Her breathing was heavy and shallow, but quiet enough so no one could hear it.not even Legolas. She watched her companions get closer and continue their search. They were lifting up tables, chairs, and even flipping some of them over. She knew what she had to do.
"She's right.HERE!" Legolas yelled as he and Aragorn knelt down and looked underneath the table Mariah was hiding under. There was no one there. They both stood back up and shrugged their shoulders. Mariah had pushed herself up against the top of the table, and her arms and legs were getting tired from holding her own weight. When she finally saw them stand, she relaxed, but then screamed loudly when the table was flipped over. Her body went with it and she landed hard on her back.
She felt her body get lifted off the ground and groaned at the sharp pain she could feel growing in her body. When she looked up to see who was holding her, she screamed and tried to free herself. "Calm down, Arwenamin (My lady)," Legolas whispered, trying to calm her. Unfortunately, she continued to squirm and scream until she felt a rough hand clamp over her mouth. It was Aragorn's. "You must stay calm."
"MMM!" She tried to scream, but his hand kept her from making any noise. Her eyes glanced from Aragorn to Legolas continually until she heard a gruff voice yell, "WHAT IN HELL-? MARIAH!"
"Gimli, it's not what it looks."
"Master Elf.Aragorn.this is not what I thought you would do. You said you would not harm her!"
"MMM?" Mariah tried to ask a question, but no avail. She could barely stand it anymore. Her eyes went over to Gimli, who hadn't moved from his spot. She was starting to have trouble breathing. Her eyes were filled with fear and she began to feel that sensation flowing through her veins. Her heart was pounding in her chest and she felt her ears pointing. Aragorn's hand loosened on Mariah's mouth as she continued to squirm. Legolas looked down at the woman and saw that she was slightly changing. Her ears were now fully pointed and her eyes turned yellow. "Aragorn.what's.what's happening?" the elf stammered as he and the ranger released their grips on her.
"What the-?"
"I told you not to do this!" Mariah's nails and hair were the last to change and she became the dreaded creature. All Aragorn and Legolas could do was stare at the woman. "It's.it's you! You tried to save me!" Mariah nodded and just glared at them before darting out of the room and into the hallway. Legolas' gaze followed her until she was out of sight and he then turned back to his companions. "What do we do now?"
"Legolas.you seem to be the one she trusts. Go and talk to her," Gimli said gruffly. Legolas nodded and strolled out of the room. Aragorn looked down at Gimli and asked, "Why didn't you tell us about this?"
"I kept a promise to her, Aragorn. She finally told you herself."