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Number 28: Little Ones

After Theodred's funeral two small children were brought into the golden hall. They told King Theoden and everyone about how there village was attacked by wild men. Eowyn and Amaris were tending to the children while they ate and Gandalf and the others talked to the king.

"This is but a taste of the terror Saruman will unleash," Gandalf said as he motioned to the children. Eowyn covered the small girl with a blanket as they ate and she asked for her mother. Amaris smiled at her and the small boy. She patted their free hands to get them to look at her.

"Once you finish eating, would you like to join me outside? I would love to show you my horse and if you'd like I could tell you some stories," Amaris said with a smile on her face trying to get the children to focus on her and not the argument that was brewing between Aragorn and the king. They smiled and nodded at her in agreement. Amaris smiled back. "Okay but first fill your tummies. You've traveled far with no food." Amaris gave them a reassuring smile and they nodded again. She looked at the others only to find the king briefing his guards to prepare the people to travel to Helms Deep. Amaris looked over to Legolas whose face was serious and he did not look happy. Amaris turned back to the children and smiled. "I will be right back. By the time I return, you should be finished and we'll head outside." They smiled and Amaris got up and walked over to Legolas. Legolas looked up from the stone floor and at Amaris who had just appeared before him. "Legolas, what is it?"

"The king is taking his people to Helms Deep," he said and Aragorn stood next to him.

"He only does what he feels is best for his people," Aragorn said as he placed his hand on Legolas' shoulder. Amaris nodded in agreement.

"That is true, however . . ." Amaris trailed off. She had a feeling that something big was going to happen but she couldn't remember what. Amaris looked back and forth between Legolas and Aragorn trying to remember. Aragorn and Legolas saw the confused expression on Amaris' face and grew concerned.

"What is it Amaris?" Aragorn asked as he studied the elleth before him.

"Aragorn, I know something terrible is going to happen but I can't (sigh) I can't remember," she said as she looked at Legolas who took her hands into his.

"It is alright Amaris. Even if you could, we would not expect to you tell us," Legolas said giving her a reassuring smile. Amaris nodded and their talk was interrupted by Gandalf who patted Aragorn on the shoulder for him to follow. Aragorn nodded and looked at Legolas. Legolas and Gimli followed behind Aragorn and Gandalf out to the stables. Amaris sighed and walked over to the children. She kneeled next to them as they finished their soup and smiled.

"I never got your names. Could you tell me them and I will tell you mine," Amaris said. The small girl gave her a weak smile and nodded. She looked to her brother, who spoke for both of them.

"My name is Eothain and this is my sister Freda," the little boy said as he studied Amaris' face.

"I am Amaris." Freda looked at Amaris and her eyes grew wide. "What is it Freda?" Amaris asked knowing full well what surprised the small girl.

"Why are your ears pointy?" Amaris smiled.

"Because little one, I am an elf." Eothain smiled and Freda let out a little gasp. Amaris stood. "Will you join me outside and I can show you my horse and introduce you to my companions?" Amaris held out her hand and Freda smiled and took it. Eothain stood and walked next to his sister who held on tightly to Amaris. They walked down the stairs and saw all of the townspeople running about packing for the travel to Helms Deep.

"What is going on Amaris?" Freda asked as some people rushed in front of them. Amaris looked down at her.

"The people are getting ready to travel to Helms Deep. We all will be leaving soon," Amaris said. Freda and Eothain frowned and watched the ground. "Do not worry little ones." Freda looked up at Amaris with tears in her eyes.

"Our mama said she would meet us here!" she exclaimed. Amaris stopped them and had them face her. To Amaris' relief she knew that they would find their mother at Helms Deep and she just wanted to reassure them. She kneeled before them and placed one hand on Freda's shoulder and the other on Eothain's shoulder.

"As you both know I am an elf and elves have certain abilities. One of my abilities is that I can see glimpses into the future and I know that when we arrive at Helms Deep you will find your mother there. She is waiting for you." Freda and Eothain looked Amaris with wide eyes questioning her. "Believe me little ones. You will find her." They smiled at her and hugged her tight. Amaris laughed because the force of their hug knocked her back on her butt. "Oh!" she exclaimed. Amaris heard laughter behind her and looked over her shoulder to see Gimli laughing at her and Aragorn and Legolas smiling. The children quickly let her go and helped her up. Eothain stood by her left side as she turned to face the others and Freda hid behind her skirt only peeking over her hip to glance at them.

"Lass, are you going to introduce us to your new friends?" Gimli asked with a smile. Amaris nodded.

"Freda, Eothain, these are my dear friends, Gimli, Aragorn, and Legolas. Gentlemen, this is Eothain and Freda," Amaris said with a smile on her face. The others smiled and bowed their heads at the children. Freda looked at Legolas and smiled.

"You're an elf too!" she exclaimed from behind Amaris. Legolas gave her a gentle smile and nodded. "Are you Amaris' brother?" Legolas' smile grew bigger and he shook his head.

"No, little lady, I am not," he said as he moved his gaze from Freda to Amaris who was smiling at him.

"Oh," Freda said as she came out from behind Amaris and stood beside her. "Amaris, will you show us your horse?" Amaris looked down and nodded.

"Come on, he's in the stable." Amaris took their hands and walked away from her friends all the while feeling a pair of loving eyes follow her into the stable.