This is chapter two ..I do not own Lord of the Rings or Buffy …but I do own Kendall ..Demetria and Ashton …some of this from the book other parts the movie ..with my own stuff added in
They drew up the boat ..Legolas and Boromir both insisted the girls rest for awhile ...Demetria was gathering her strength ...and Kendall was back to her old self ..joking about the men doing all of the work ..which got her a few many eye rolls ...Aragorn gathering what things he could
" Leave everything ..except what we need ....we shall not leave merry and Pippin to death and torment" .
..Kendall and Demetria grinned and Kendall said
" Yeah ...I owe those blasted things for killing me!" Demetria rolled her eyes " Put powder all over you ...maybe you can haunt them" She said sarcastically earning her a slap from Kendall
" Enough!" Boromir called " get ready to leave!" Kendall grinned " D your mans getting testy!"
Demetria's eyes grew wide and Kendall jumped up and toke off ...she hid behind Legolas grabbing a hold of the back of his tunic ...Demetria tried to get her ..every time she tried Kendall moved Legolas in front of her ...the elf was laughing ...they kept going until Aragorn called a halt to there festivities ..sighing the girls gathered there things ...of course ..it was only two small trunks each stuffed into there pockets ...
The company did not have any problem picking up the trail of the Orcs ..it needed little skill to find" No other folk make such a trampling" said Legolas" it seams to delight them to slash and beat down living things that are not even in there way" Kendall snorted" blasted beast's" Demetria laughed" preach it girl!" Legolas and Boromir shared a look of confusion but said nothing of it
' They go with great speed and do not tire and later we may have to search for the right path later on" Aragorn added as they grouped headed swiftly down the trail given to them
" Well them after them! Dwarves to can go swiftly and not tire sooner then Orcs. But it will be a long chase .. They have a long start!"
'Yes" Aragorn started" we shall all need the endurance of the Dwarves But come we must make haste"
Like a deer through the tree's he sped On and On he led them tireless and swift , now his mind was made up..The woods left behind..long slopes they climbed ...dark edge against the sky already red with sunset ..dusk came...
Dusk deepened ..Mist lay behind them among the tree's below ..but the sky was clear ..The moon was rising riding in the west...They had come to the feet of the stony hills ...there pace was slower. The trail was no longer easy to follow ...Here in the highlands of Emyn Muil ran from north to south in two long tumbled ridges ..The western side of the ridge was steep and difficult ..but the eastern slopes were gentler ..furrowed with many gullies and narrow ravines .All night the company scrambled in this bony land ..climbing to the crest of the first and tallest ridge and down again into darkness of a deep winding valley on the other side ....There the rested for a moment ...the moon had long been down ...Aragorn was at a loss the orc trail had descended into the valley but there vanished ...Kendall and Demetria where sprawled out on some clear land breathing deeply
" Great chase my ass ..More like and run some more" Demetria rolled her eyes" That is a chase Dally" Kendall slapped her " Ow!" Demetria glared ...Boromir pulled her up and Legolas did the same for Kendall ...Both girls where now rested ...then Legolas turned his attention to Aragorn
" Which way would they turn ?" He asked the ranger " They will not make for the river . ..They will take the shortest way they can find over the fields of the Rohirrim let us search northwards!"
..Kendall and Demetria shared a look and toke off after there Men ..Gimli right behind them ...They went on for a mile ..then Aragorn bent towards the ground searching ..Legolas was some ways ahead ...The elf gave a cry and the group went running
Kendall came up behind Legolas and looked and found five orc bodies ...two beheaded ..the ground was wet with there dark blood
Aragorn spoke" The Rohirrim seldom come here ...and it is far from Minas Tirith ...I do not think a company of men hunted these orcs" ..
Kendall frowned and Gimli asked " what do you think?" Demetria was leaning on Boromir who had his arm around her waist ...Kendall smiled and turned her head away
Aragorn answered" these are northern orcs from far away ..among the slain are none of the strange orcs we fought ...there was a fight ..of what I do not know maybe some dispute about the road"
"Or the captives ..let us hope that they did not meet there end here" Gimli said
Aragorn searched the round in a wide circle ..But no traces of a fight could be found ...The group went on ..Demetria sticking close to Boromir as they ran
Aragorn finally found the tracks he was looking for ..swiftly the group toke a new path ..they reached the crest of the grey hill ...
They followed there enemies now by the clear light of day ...the orcs had pressed with all possible speed
But they followed ..Kendall and Demetria followed best they could using there slayer speed and skills ..Not tiring as easy ...Standing as Aragorn went off alone ...he came back with a Elven broach from cloak ..Pippins " Not idly do the leaves of Lorien fall" Aragorn said " this did not drop by chance ..Pippen must have dropped it to leave a trail"
Kendall and Demetria shared a look and grinned ...smart little hobbit he was! ..The girls didn't speak much ...they where equated ..but still ran with there new friends
The third day of pursuit began ...rested ...feed and watered they ran ...all day the tracked there enemies led straight on ..going north-west without a break or turn once again the day wore its end and they came to long treeless slopes
..now twice twelve leagues they had passed over the plains of Rohan
eastward they saw windy uplands of the wold of Rohan that they had already glimpsed many days ago from the great river ..north-westward stalked the dark forest of fangorn ...still ten leagues stood in its shadowy leaves ..and its father slopes faded into a distant blue beyond there glimmered far away ..as if floating on a grey cloud ..the white head of tall methedras ..the last peak of the misty mountains
following with his keen eyes the trail to the river and then the river backwards towards the forest ..Aragorn saw a shadow on the distant green, A dark swift moving blur ...He cast himself upon the ground and listened again intently ..But Legolas stood beside him ...Kendall and Demetria by him ...Boromir stood behind them with Gimli ...Legolas stood there shading his bright Elven eyes with his long slender hand ...and he saw not a shadow ..figures of many horsemen ..far behind behind them a dark smoke rose in thin curling threads
"Riders!" Aragorn cried .Demetria fell back by Boromir ..who in this small amount of time...grew so very close to the girl ...fast secret kisses were taken when the chance was given ...When the order was to wait for the rider's ..Kendall got closer to Legolas ..who in turned smiled softly ..and put a arm around her
The group waited on the hilltop for the riders ..all huddled close together ..Kendall stood in front with Legolas and Aragorn ...Boromir ..Demetria and Gimli stood behind them close to there friends ...The girls listened as Aragorn spoke about the riders coming towards
Everyone could hear distant hoof beats of galloping hoofs ..As the riders rode of past Aragorn called " What news from the north riders of Rohan?" ...
With Astonishing speed and skill they checked there steeds wheeled and came around ...soon the group found themselves in a ring of horsemen moving in a running circle ..up the hill-slop ..behind them and down ..round and round them drawing inwards
Aragorn stood silent ..Kendall stiffened beside Legolas who put a calming hand on her arm ...she and Demetria had the hoods of there Elven cloaks over there heads ..hiding who they where ..
Without a word or cry suddenly the riders halted a thicket of spears were pointed towards the strangers and some the horsemen had bows in hand and their arrows already fitted to the string ..then one rode forward a tall man ..taller then the rest, from his helm as a crest a white horsetail flowed .. He advanced until the point of his spear was a foot of Aragorns chest ..Aragorn didn't stir ...Kendall was glaring at the man from under her hood ...Demetria was standing so close to Boromir ..You could see the mans arm wrapped around her waist
" Who are you and what are you doing in this land?" The rider asked
" I am called strider I came out of the north I am hunting Orcs" Aragorn replied
The rider leaped from his horse giving his spear to another rider who rode up and dismounted at his side , He drew his sword and stood face to face with Aragorn surveying him keenly
" That is no name for a man that you give ..how did you escape out sight ..are you elvish folk?" The rider asked
" No" Aragorn replied " one of us is a elf ..Legolas from the woodland realm in distant Mirkwood" the rider turned his hard eyes to the rest of the group" Why do you not speak silent ones?" Gimli's dark eyes flashed " give me your name horse master and I shall give you mine
" The rider looked down at the dwarf " I would cut of your head if stood higher off the ground"
Legolas stepped forward raising and crocking a arrow in his bow" You would be dead before your stroke fell!"
Aragorn stepped forward pushing the bow away ...Boromir stepped forward ...Eomer nodded " Boromir son of Denethor it has been awhile" ...Boromir nodded " We where worried when the horse went lent you came back riderless" Boromir smiled lightly ...Eomer turned his attention to the cloaked figured standing close to Boromir then noticed the cloaked figure next to Legolas ...raising a eyebrow ..Boromir then spoke ..Knowing Eomer would not like the idea woman traveling " This is Demetria ...My betrothed ..That is Kendall Legolas wife to be ..they wished to travel with us" ,,,Eomers eyes darkened ..but said nothing only nodded and turned to the others
Kendall stiffened ..But Legolas put a hand on her shoulder ...Demetria was hiding a blush ...when did Boromir propose to her?
"I am Eomer son of Eomund third Marshal of Riddermark"
Aragorn nodded "I am Aragorn son of Arathron ..I am called Elessar, the elf stone , Dunadan , Heir of Isildur Elendil's son of gondor " Eomer looked at Aragorn with amazement " My lord what brings you to these lands?"
" We are looking for are companions ..two Hobbit's ..they would be only children in your eyes ..they where captured by Orcs"
Eomer looked a bit sad
" The orcs are destroyed ..we left none alive ..we piled the bodies over there" He pointed to the smoke in the distance ...
Everyone looked grave ...Demetria and Kendall both put there heads down ....sadness over toke them
Eomer gave them three horse's ...Kendall rode behind Legolas ..Demetria behind Boromir ..Gimli behind Aragorn...They left the group of Rohan warriors ...Ill tidings of the king being sick ..worried Aragorn greatly
The horse's of Rohan where very swift in deed ...They met up with the trail Eomer spoke off ...Demetria whispered up into Boromir's ear
" What you said back there ...do you plan on making that true?" She felt him stiffen on the horse and grinned and said in a low tone
" Yes ...I very much do ...But for now-" Demetria smiled" I look forward to when the war is over" Boromir smiled and Demetria tightened her arms around him
" As do I dear one ..as do I" ..
.Kendall felt Legolas chuckle " What's so funny?" Legolas looked back at her and smiled ..Kendall insides melted and he whispered" Boromir plans on wedding Demetria when the war's over"
Kendall grinned and then smirked lightly and leaned forward ..her body pressing against Legolas back ..She her a light grunt come from his lips ..having a female body pressed against him was rather distracting
" Tell me my dear Elf ...do you have plans of wedding after the war?" at that Legolas stiffened at that ...Kendall smirk turned into a grin ...But then came a shocking reply
" If the lady agree's to the Proposal "Her eyes widened ...she reached up and nipped at his ear ..he groaned " If I where the lady ..I would say .." She paused and her arms tightened around him" yes" ...Legolas smiled brightly and whispered back to her
" Then this elf would be very happy ...will you wed me after the war?" Kendall placed her head on his back smiling" Yes Legolas"
Soon the group came up to a pile of bodies ...Hope was lost seeing it ..They all dismounted Aragorn went over and kicked a helmet clear across the field ...falling to his knee's letting out a anguished scream ...Demetria pressed her head into Boromir's chest ...almost ready to cry ..Kendall leaned into Legolas ..fearing the worst as falling there friends ....suddenly Aragorn looked down
" A hobbit lay here " He looked around more" and another here" He crawled across the ground " Here there bounds where cut" Aragorn stood up ..and followed the trail " They went into fangorn forest" ..Kendall and Demetria gave each a look ...Merry and Pippin where alive ..Aragorn looked back at the group...Boromir toke Demetria's hand
" We go into the forest after him" Demetria nodded ..Legolas in turn toke Kendall hands ...Gimli raised his axe " Aye let's be off then!" ..Aragorn turned around and walked into the forest ..The tree's where large and old ..beautiful ..But thick and evil looking ..."
The tree's are old ..great anger ..." The tree's began to grumble to each other " They are speaking to each other" Gimli grumbled ..Aragorn looked at Gimli" Gimli your axe!" Gimli lowered his axe and the tree's became silent ....Demetria and Kendall giggled lightly walking with there future husbands ...
Legolas let of Kendall hand and walked forward ..speaking to Aragorn in elvish ..then" The white wizard approach's "
Everyone tensed ...Boromir dropped Demetria's hand and pulled out his sword ..he moved and stood infront of Demetria ...Aragorn readied his sword ..Gimli his axe ...Demetria and Kendall had no idea what was going ..On ..only stood by and watched ...A light appeared ..blinding everyone ..
.Suddenly Legolas arrows where deflected ...Aragorn and Boromir's sword felt so hot they needed to be dropped ...Gimli had to drop his axe as well .." You search for two hobbits do you not?" The old man answered ..Aragorn tensed " Where are they ..what have you done with them!?!" ...
The old man answered" They met someone they did not expect ..does that comfort you?"
Everyone tensed ...Kendall came from behind to look at the man ...The amusement could be heard in his voice as he spoke" Young slayer ...It has been a long time"
Her eyes widened and Legolas tried to pull her back ..But she pulled away " but you fell! " The old man came out into the light " Gandolf!" They all cried ...Gimli was about in tears " Gandolf" ..Aragorn stepped forward" I saw you fall!"
The old man smiled" Gandolf ..yes I was once called that ..Now I am Gandolf the white! " Legolas bowed" Sorry Gandolf ..I mistaken you for Sarumon" Gandolf smiled " No need my friend ..I am Sarumon ..the way he should have been "
Boromir spoke up" Any news's of Frodo?" Gandolf shook his head " He reach's Mordor that is all I know ".
" Not alone ..Sam went with him" said Legolas
Gandolf smiled" Did he? Did he in deed ..The news lightens my heart!" Demetria and Kendall where staring at the cloaked figure behind Gandolf ....the wizard smiled " I believe you know who this is girls"
Kendall walked forward ..Legolas tried to pull her back but ..Suddenly she launched herself on the cloaked figure ...
Both fell to the ground with a roll ...The cloaked figure pushed Kendall off and stood up dusting it's self off and pulled down its hood" Why do you insist on tackling every time we see each other?" The figure asked rather annoyed
...Kendall just shrugged" Have to keep you on your toe's Ash" Ashton rolled her eyes" Buffy does that enough for all of us thank you very much!"
Kendall laughed and hugged Ashton ....It had been a long time since they saw there best friend ...soon as Kendall moved away ...Ashton was tackled by Demetria " Oh for the love of!" Ashton pushed Demetria off ....all three girls laughed ...
Gandolf watched Legolas and Boromir ...who where watching Demetria and Kendall intently ...A sly smirk crossed his face and spoke softly"
I see those girls caught you in there web's?" The Elf and mans eyes lit up ..and Legolas spoke" Kendall and i are to be wed after the war" Boromir nodded as is saying he would be doing the same ....Aragorn was watching with a slight smirk ..Gimli was chuckling
Ashton gave Demetria and Kendall a sly smirk and whispered something into Kendall's ear" Is he good in bed? ".. She gasped " Ashton!" witch earned the slayer witch a hard slap " OW!"
That caught every one's attention ..Kendall blushed crimson ..Legolas looked at her with a raised eyebrow He had heard the comment ….Everyone else had the look of amusement on there faces ..Kendall looked at Legolas
" Hey! Don't look at me for the answer!" He grinned " Im sure you will find out …someday" …Kendall made a whimpering sound …
Aragorn whispered into Legolas ear ..Kendall turned around and glared" If you tell them Legolas you will never find out the answer to that yourself!"
Legolas paled a bit and nodded giving Aragorn and Gimli and Boromir a wink when Kendall turned around " I saw that!" everyone started laughing
Demetria giggled and pushed Ashton over to the group" Ashton this is ..Legolas " Pointing to the Elf ..who nodded with a smile
" Gimli" Demetria pointed to the Dwarf who smiled and waved " This is Boromir-" Ashton smiled " Demetria's husband to be" Demetria flushed and Boromir grinned
" and this is Aragorn" Aragorn smiled and bowed his head" Very nice to meet you my lady" Ashton bowed her head" It's very nice to meet you all "
Ashton looked at Legolas and Boromir" You hurt my friends ..I will de man you" She warned …both guys looked at each other with curious frowns …Demetria gasped" Ashton!"
Ashton just grinned and bounced off back to Kendall …Demetria waved her hand" You don't want to know ..trust me ..but it's very painful" ..
Gandolf cleared his throat" One stage of your journey is ended another one begins …We must travel to Edoras"
" That is no short distance" Gimli said
"Where here of trouble in Rohan it goes ill with the king"Aragorn said …as the group walked through the forest
" Yes it will not be easy to cure" Gandolf replied
Gimli spoke up" We ran all this way for nothing ..to leave the hobbits here ..in this dark dank tree infested-" The tree's started to grumble …" charming ..quite charming " The girls started to giggle lightly
" It was more then mere chance that brought Merry and Pippin to fangorn ..a great power has been sleeping here for a very many years ..The coming of Merry and Pippin will be like the falling of the first stone of a avalanche in the mountains "
" a thing is about to happen that has not happened since the elder days ..The Ent's are going to wake up and find there are strong"
" Strong " Gimli spoke and looked up into the tree's " Oh that's good"
" So stop your fretting master dwarf" ..Gandolf turned and walked away into the forest" Merry and Pippin are quite safe"
Ashton walked close to her friends " Buffy and Willow are in Lothlórien ….ready to call all the new slayers …They should be ready to fight by the time the army of vampires is ready "
Kendall and Demetria grinned ..Good news ..good news in deed
Kendall and Demetria filled in Ashton about the adventure they had with the fellowship as they walked through the forest …Ashton and where teasing the girls about …There new men ..Of course