* Authors Notes: Ok, once I finished chapter 11, I immediately started on this, I don't know why, but I HAD to write more!

Chapter 12

Endoras and the golden halls of Meduseld Gandalf looked towards the horizon.

Meanwhile Kat was enjoying riding with Legolas, and was sure she had almost fallen asleep on the ride to Endoras. How come we always end up places I can't pronounce, let alone spell? Kat asked Jem.

Jem looked sadly to Kat. I know what you mean. They both looked once again towards Gandalf as he spoke.

There dwells The'oden, King of Rohan, who's mind is overthrown, Saruman's hold over King The'oden is now very strong Gandalf looked pointedly towards the girls Be careful what you say, do not look for welcome here They began to ride towards the gate of Rohan.

As they rode in a flag fell from the sky, bearing a white horse. They began to ride through the town, looking at the glum faces and black clothing as they went.

You would find more cheer in a graveyard Gimli observed, as they neared the palace gates. They stepped up to the door. One of the guards made Legolas, Aragorn, and Gimli take off their weaponry, they were weary, but knew that if they needed to, they could probably wound or knock out the guards without their weapons. The guard stupidly believed Gandalf when he said that his staff was just an old man's walking stick, although Jem saw Gandalf's wink.

They stepped into the great hall. Kat and Jem saw the disgusting man by the King and visibly recoiled. The men noticed and quickened their pace as not to be noticed by the guards. Kat and Jem decided to stay near the back of the hall, and be...... away from the creepy guy.

They heard the creepy guy, Grima, reprimand Gandalf for being here, * What a leech* Kat thought to herself.

Be silent, keep your forked tongue behind your teeth Gandalf walked past him, and Jem smiled at his sharp command. I have not passed through fire and death to bandy crooked words with a witless worm Gandalf held his staff high, and Kat had to suppress a giggle at the look of horror that crossed Grima's face.

His staff! I told you to take the wizards staff! Grima backed away while the guards advanced on Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli took care of most of the guards, and looked towards the back. Twenty guards just stood there, though not of their own accord. The ten on the right of Kat were held in place by her telekinesis, the ten on the left of Jem were held in place by her time freezing. The girls both had smug expressions on their faces, and the men couldn't help but smile.

The'oden, son of Thengel, too long have you sat in the shadows. Harken to me. I release you Gandalf said, putting a hand towards The'oden. From this spell The'oden started to laugh an ugly, cruel laugh.

You have no power here, Gandalf the Grey. The laughing was quickly stopped as Gandalf threw his cloak to the ground revealing the white underneath, and The'oden recoiled.

I will draw you Sauruman as poison is drawn from a wound Gandalf put his staff in front of him and began the process.

A girl, no woman, shot past Kat and Jem, who looked in shock after her, she raced towards the King, but Aragorn grabbed her, and held her in place. Kat looked over and was not surprised to see Jem redden, she was clenching her fists as well. Kat had to put a hand over her mouth, as not to laugh out loud. Kat looked back towards the action.

Gandalf smacked The'oden on the head with his staff, and the King slumped down into his throne. Aragorn let go of the woman, much to Jem's relief, and she ran up to the King, who was getting younger looking by the second!

I know your face The King said in recognition E'owyn He sighed, happy to know who she was.

* Oh, good, now I have a name to match the face of satan* Jem thought, but quite loudly. So kat burst out laughing, she tried to control it by covering her mouth, but it wasn't helping much. Legolas went over to Kat, waving the rest of them on. She was trying so hard not to laugh, so he led her out of the room.

Inside the room, there was a reunion between Gandalf and The'oden. Gandalf handed The'oden his sword. He looked spitefully towards Grima.

Outside Legolas was trying to calm Kat's fit of giggles when Grima was thrown down the steps beside them. When he reached the bottom he clutched his stomach in agony. The King stepped down the steps, while Grima was pleading with him.

Send me not from your sight He begged.

The King raised his sword to kill Grima, when Aragorn stepped in, holding the King back. No my lord he said, holding back the sword. Let him go, enough blood has been spilled on his account they watched Grima race through the crowd and exit the small town of Rohan. Hail The'oden King! Aragorn cried out to the crowd, who in turn bowed down.

Where is my son? The King asked Gandalf. Gandalf took the King away, presumably to tell him the terrible news of his sons death. Jem looked towards Aragorn, and was unsure what to say. Kat's laughing fit had finally subsided, so they walked back into the great hall, to await the arrival of the King once more.

Well, that was entertaining Kat said, the men raised their eyebrows, in amusement. What? Oh come on! Are you still a bit miffed about my little... Kat searched for a word Outburst? She said finally.

What was so funny? Aragorn asked interested. Jem gave Kat a death Glare.

I WOULD tell you, if I COULD tell you, but I CAN'T tell you, so I SHANT tell you The men looked at her as if she was insane. What? I would, if I could, but I can't so I shant! She said very fast. Legolas and Aragorn just shook their heads while Gimli tired to figure out how that made sense. The mirth of the moment was taken away once King The'oden entered the halls again. Two children accompanied them. The boy was unconscious, so Kat helped Gandalf with the burden, she lifted him off his shoulders, but not enough so that anyone could see, Gandalf looked towards her in thanks, before setting the boy down.

They got food and water for the poor children. Some time while they were doing this E'owyn entered the hall and settled down next to the little girl that Kat was talking to.

They had no warning, they were unarmed. Now the wild men are moving through the west fold, burning as they go. E'owyn came towards The King.

Where's mama? The little girl asked Kat, as she put a blanket over the child.

You will see mama soon Kat assured the child. I promise Kat smiled at the little girl before going off and sitting down next to Legolas as the group ate, Jem was already standing next to Aragorn.

This is but a taste of the terror that Sauruman will unleash Gandalf said, looking towards the King. All the more potent now that he is fueled by the fear of Sauron. Ride out and meet him head on. Draw him away from you women and children. You must fight.

You have two thousand good men riding north as we speak, E'omer is loyal to you. His men will return to fight for their king. Aragorn said, standing up.

Kat and Jem tuned out the war talk, it was just depressing. They focused their attention on the girl and boy, Kat began to tell the little girl a fairy tale, about a princess. Jem started asking the boy questions that would better help her to understand the ways, and paths of middle earth.

When Jem and Kat heard the kings remark on how Aragorn was not the king, they couldn't help but glare at him thinking. * He will be*. Jem and Kat got up once they saw the group leaving, and bade a hasty farewell to the children. They followed them to the stables.

The'oden will need you before the end Aragorn Gandalf said. Aragorn could not help but resent this large responsibility that was placed upon him. The people of Rohan will need you

Jem felt important. She had a crush on someone important so thus fore, she felt important. Kat couldn't see what all the fuss was about. War. Ok, and? They had powers, they could protect and fight, why were they being ignored all of a sudden? They watched Gandalf ride out of the stables, he narrowly missed them, and would have hit Kat had Legolas not pulled her out of the way.

Back in the hall they relaxed. Kat watched what was going on around her with only one eye, she was tired. Out of her one eye, she saw E'owyn practicing with a sword. * Hmm, I think Jem and I should have swords, I mean , we took lessons, and daggers too, Jem can handle on well* Kat knew from experience, because she had a scar on her hand from one of their dagger fights. * Oh, no* Kat thought as Aragorn parried E'owyn, and began to talk to her. Jem wont take this well.

That bitch! Jem said walking up to Kat. Jem hated this woman, first she gets held by Aragorn, then she flirts with him? Oh Jem hated her. Jem put her hatred aside for the moment, as she was tired. They would stay the night, then leave early in the morning. Jem looked over to where Kat had been lazing about earlier and was shocked to find she was fast asleep on Legolas' lap. She had burrowed her head into his chest, and he had wrapped his arms around her. He on the other hand was not asleep, but watching her. He gave Jem a small smile, before looking back down.

Jem thought that Kat had a wondrous idea, so she promptly sat next to Aragorn, and leaned back into his arms. He snaked an arm around her waist and held her in place, she fell asleep quickly enough, her head laying on his chest. Both men looked down at their charges, then at each other, smiling, and falling asleep.

A little later that night E'owyn came down to the hall to check on the children, but mostly to check up on Lord Aragorn. She looked at the two small bundles on the bench, the little girl, and the little boy. She then went further into the hall where she found Kat asleep in Legolas' arms, although he was asleep as well. She smiled, then looked towards where Lord Aragorn was sleeping, and her smile turned into a confused frown as she saw Jem asleep in his arms. * She must be a relative of his, that's all.* She thought to herself * Just a relative* And with that she left the room to sleep in her own quarters, and wait for the great move the next day.

Authors Notes: Ok, I wrote this, and finished it, about an hour after I posted the last chapter. Wow, that's like a record for me, but I had inspiration. The Two Towers came out, so I bought it on DVD, seeing my characters come to life, and move and talk, made me write faster than ever before! Ok PLEASE REVIEW! And I swear the next chapter will be posted quickly after I get at least three reviews.

~*~*~*~*~Thank You~*~*~*~*~

MavrickGirl:
Thanks, your always the first to review! Don't feel bad for Gimli, after that whole I'd rather die than see the ring in the hands of an Elf thing, I've kinda held a grudge, it will get better for him though.

Mirelena Isarwien:
Yea, thanks, Jem and Kat need to protect themselves somehow. I could have done it bye eye color as well come to think of it, Kat has blonde hair blue eyes, as does Legolas, Jem has brown hair and brown eyes like Aragorn, THIS WAS NOT INTENTIONAL! I only noticed this after like the 6th chapter, so I decided to do something about it.

ha! wouldnt u like to know?: Yea I would like to know, but unfortunately almost no one signs their reviews. Grrrr. Yea, the girls need their powers, they aren't that nimble with a sword, they took a few fencing lessons, but that's really different.

Daredevil: Jem and Gimli don't always get along, but the remark was to let people see the witty side of Jem. God knows she hardly ever shows her face!