Authors Notes: Ummm, just because I didn't have a thank you section last time because it was too depressing, didn't mean I didn't want reviews, well I'll assume that readers were crying too hard to review. ( I know Daredevil was, it took me two hours to calm her down!) Ok read on, and im sorry if your keyboards got water in them from the tears.


Chapter 14

E'owyn waited inside the walls of Helms Deep, trying to calm her jittery nerves. * What if uncle was badly wounded, or worse! Oh, he should have let me fight!* Her thoughts were suddenly halted as she heard someone yelling in the distance.

Make way for the King! E'owyn heard a guard yell, from a distance, while opening the gates. E'owyn hurried to make sure her uncle and his comrades were safe, and in one piece. She rushed through the archway, and stared in shock at the low number of riders that were returning. She looked towards her uncle.

So few. So few of you have returned She said, concerned. She looked and saw Legolas dismount, and Kat, hovering over Jem, who was shaking with sobs.

Our people are safe, we have paid for it with many lives The King said, while taking the saddle off of his horse. E'owyn turned to where Gimli was now standing.

Where is Lord Aragorn? She asked, looking at the riders, to see if she missed him somehow. She heard a wail come from Jem as she said Aragorn' so she supposed that the news was not going to be good.

He fell Gimli said, no knowing how to say that his friend was no longer among the living. Jem was brought by E'owyn on the way to the Great Hall, E'owyn couldn't help but feel bad for her arch rival, granted, E'owyn had tears in her eyes, but Jem was inconsolable. E'owyn had only started the fight for Aragorn's heart, Jem had had it, and known him longer. E'owyn watched as they carted Jem down to the doors of the great hall.

Far away by some river


Aragorn awoke to the sound of rushing water, and the sensation of being nuzzled by a horse. Aragorn grabbed the stallion's mane, and rolled onto the horses back. The horse slowly got up, and Aragorn began the long ride back to Helms Deep.

About half a day into his ride he saw Sauruman's army, they largest amount of Uruk-hai he had ever seen, about ten thousand, at least! He quickly turned around and galloped towards Helms Deep, he needed to warn the King.

It was a two day trip, but he finally saw Helms Deep about half a mile away. * Thank god* He thought to himself, he needed to get there, to warn the King, and then get some rest, he was so tired! So he sped towards the entrance on his savior horse.

They opened the gates to him, some whispering He is alive!' or Back from the dead, he is!'. He laughed at these murmurs of unease. he head a voice as the crowd parted.

Where is he? Where is he? Get out of the way, i'm gonna Kill him! Gimli raced to Aragorn's side. You are the luckiest, the canniest, and the most reckless man I ever knew! Gimli started to get sentimental and hugged Aragorn's waist. Bless you laddy! He said, tears in his eyes. Oh, lord, you have to see Jem, now

In good time Gimli, but first where is the King? Aragorn asked, the urgency clear in his voice.

King, later, Jem, now! If Gimli had the strength he would have pushed Aragorn in Jem's direction, but alas, he didn't.

Is Jem near where the King is? Aragorn asked, trying to reason with Gimli.

Yes, she hasn't left the hall since we came back Gimli said leading Aragorn through the crowd.

All right, i'll assure Jem that i'm fine, then meet with the King Aragorn walked towards the Door, when he saw Legolas.


Nayab Dollins Legolas said, ( elvish for, your late) He took in his friends appearance. You look terrible He said, making them both smile. You HAVE to see Jem, she didn't stop crying the first day you were gone, and from then on she hasn't slept, or eaten! Legolas said, agitated. And because she hasn't slept or eaten in three days, Kat hasn't slept or eaten in three days, and because Kat hasn't slept or eaten in three days, I haven't slept or eaten in three days! Legolas said looking sternly at Aragorn. Make Her Feel Better. He said in a steely voice.

Aragorn had never heard his friend like this, it was half begging, half demanding! So he went inside where he saw Jem sitting on a bench looking toward the ground. Jem He said, making her look up. She looked at him.

I must be dreaming she said in awe.

No your not Kat said, smiling at Jem.

Jem rushed over to Aragorn, almost knocking him over with the force of her embrace. She latched onto his chest, refusing to let him go. He hugged her to him, knowing what she had been through. He tried to disentangle himself from Jem so he could talk with the King, but found it impossible, so he had to settle for her holding onto his arm tightly, and all of them going to see the King with him.

All Isenguard is emptied Aragorn said, trying to make the King understand.

How many? The'oden asked worried.

Ten thousand strong at least Aragorn said, trying to get circulation to his arm again, by Jem lessening her grip.

Holy sh- the end of Kat's statement was cut short as Legolas put his hand over her mouth, almost instinctively! The King didn't notice. He was lost in thought.

Ten thousand? The'oden said amazed.

It is an army bred for a single purpose. To destroy the world of men Aragorn said, dramatically I might add. They will be here by nightfall He added, looking at the girls, with a worried look on his face.

The'oden had ordered every strong man and lad able to bear arms to be ready by nightfall, and to put the women and children into the caves.

You have to stay with us Kat begged Legolas and Aragorn.

Why do you think we would leave you? Legolas asked, worried.

It's not that, it's that if you leave us alone for even a second, those guards will cart us off into the caves with the rest of the women and children! Kat said, a disdainful look on her face.

Oh Legolas nodded in understanding. They were all falling asleep on their feet! I think we all need some rest, most of us haven't slept in three days, lets take a nap of sorts, only for a few hours, we'll ask to be woken before nightfall, that way at least we are rested. The entire group agreed.

They headed into the hall, and asked King The'oden if someone would wake them up before dark, he said he would have it arranged. They followed the path to the guest rooms, and Jem INSISTED upon sleeping by Aragorn, for obvious reasons, and everyone understood. Now, it was harder for Kat and Legolas. They both wanted to sleep by each other, but they also both thought the other didn't ( confusing huh?). So they were going to go to their separate rooms ( where neither of them would have gotten any sleep without the other).

So, I suppose you'll want your own room Legolas said hesitantly.

Kat nodded, but under her breath she said not really. If Legolas hadn't had elf ears he would not have heard her, but because he did, he smiled at her.

I, on the other hand, would prefer if you slept by me He said, still smiling. kat looked up, shocked.

Seriously? She asked unbelieving.

Seriously He assured her.

They both entered the room and Kat settled herself into his arms. She shared a conversation with Jem before falling asleep. Isn't life great? She asked Jem. Yea, it really is. Your in the bed with Legolas aren't you? Jem asked Kat, a smile on her face. Yea. Kat replied guiltily. Goodnight, Jem. Kat thought. Goodnight, Kat. And with that they both fell asleep in the arms of the men they loved.



Awwwwwwww, isn't that just so sweet?

Authors Notes:
The next chapter is going to be VERY long, so it may take me a day or two to update, but I WILL NOT post the next chapter if I don't get LONG, DETAILED, REVIEWS!! Ok, thank you for listening to my rant, and review!