PLEASE READ: Okay, I deleted the last chapter 14 I posted because that was not exactly how I wanted it to play out. After I read it I couldn't belive I actually posted it because it was terrible. Anyway, I think this version is a lot better. Please review and let me know what you think and as always I thank you very much for the reviews.
Disclaimer: I own nothing associated with Lord of the Rings. I only own Lilly.
Chapter 14: A Request
Lilly sat in the closet for what seemed like hours. She had turned a wash bucket upside down and was sitting there. Lilly heard nothing of what happened outside the storage closet because the stone walls muffled all sound. Lilly sighed and stood over by the door and listened. She heard nothing and thought that maybe something happened to Eomer, and he was hurt and unable to tell others where she was. Lilly panicked and quickly unlocked the door. The corridor Eomer had brought her down was dark and she had a hard time remembering where she came from. Suddenly she heard a familiar voice yell. "Find him! He escaped his bindings!" It was Aragorn and Lilly's heart began to race. She turned to the sound of the voice and made her way down the corridor. It grew lighter and soon she saw the corridor that led to the hall. She smiled but frowned when she saw the shadows moving quickly in the hall.
Lilly was almost to the hall when a pair of ruff and foul smelling hands grasped her around the waist and one covered her mouth. Lilly let out a muffled scream and who ever it was pulled her towards the wall. It was a man, a very foul smelling man, from what Lilly could tell. Her eyes darted around the darkened form but could make nothing out. He pinned her to the wall and kept his hand over her mouth. "You are the one I came here for," he hissed. Lilly began to tremble and she knew he could feel her fear. He chuckled and ran his fingers down her neck. Lilly closed her eyes tightly at his touch, she felt violated by his touch and she wanted to be sick. "My master has plans for his revenge against you, pretty one." He paused and when his hand rested on her left hip. "I don't think it would hurt if I had some fun with you first." Lilly's eyes widened and she shook her head under his hand. He just laughed. Lilly knew it was either fight him or let him have his way, and she refused the latter. Lilly kicked him hard in the shin and when he released her, she took off down towards the hall. She let out a scream as she ran and soon she heard the clanging of armor approach. A soldier touched her shoulder.
"Lady Lillyana! Where did you come from? You must –" he said but Lilly cut him off.
"There is a man down the corridor, he tired to, he tried . . ." she trailed off as the three other soldiers took off down the corridor and the soldier looked at Lilly concerned.
"It is alright Lady Lillyana; he is the only one to escape. The others have been moved to the dungeons. The guards will capture him." Lilly nodded and then did the last thing she wanted to, she fainted. The solider caught her before she fell to the floor. He took her in his arms and carried her into the hall and to King Eomer. "Milord," he said as he walked up behind Eomer. Eomer turned from his conversation with Aragorn and Legolas and his heart fell at the sight of Lilly limp in the soldier's arm. He made his way over and touched her cheek that was soiled with dirt that he knew she was no where near. "She is only fainted, milord. We found her in the corridors. She was running from a man, we believe the Wildman that escaped. The others went to look for him down the corridor she came from." Eomer sighed and nodded his head.
"Give her to me," Eomer said. The solider did as the king said and handed the young woman over to the king. At the movement Lilly's eyes opened and she felt panicked and disoriented. Lilly began to fight Eomer as he sat her on the floor and he held her firmly but gently in his arms. "Little one, it is I," he said to her. Lilly instantly stopped and looked into the face of the man that held her. Relief seemed to wash over her and tears sprang to her eyes as she gripped onto Eomer's tunic. Eomer just held her and looked over his shoulder at Legolas and Aragorn who watched on concerned. "Lillyana, what happened? Why did you leave where I hid you?" he asked as he ran his hand over the back of her head. Lilly sighed and looked up at his face.
"I listened at the door and heard nothing, then I though you were hurt and were unable to tell others where I was or that you were . . ." Lilly shook her head and looked back at him. "When I found the corridor that led to the hall, I was pulled into the darker shadows by a man. Oh, Eomer, he smelt terrible and he said that he was sent here for me, and that his master had plans for his revenge but he wanted . . . he wanted to have some 'fun' first." She nearly spat when she said fun and Eomer's grip tightened. "I kicked him and rand down the hall screaming. That's when the soldiers found me." Eomer pulled her closer and looked at Aragorn and Legolas.
"You were right Legolas," Eomer said. Aragorn and Legolas sighed and shook their heads. Lilly looked up at Eomer and then at Aragorn and Legolas.
"What and who would want revenge against me, I don't know enough people here to be on the bad side of anyone," Lilly said. Eomer sighed and closed his eyes.
"It is not revenge against you they seek, Lillyana," Legolas said. Lilly furrowed her brow. "They seek it against the King of Rohan for their leader." Lilly looked up at Eomer.
"Why? What has he done?" Lilly asked as she looked at him.
"He banished their leader from Rohan because of you," Legolas said, hoping she would understand. Lilly's eyes widened and looked at Legolas then Eomer.
"Roryn," she whispered. Eomer nodded as he looked at her and tucked her hair behind her ear. "He's leading the Wildmen against you?" She paused and shook her head. "But why did they come to Minas Tirith? Why not wait and attack when you travel back to Edoras?" Eomer sighed and looked at Legolas, who nodded.
"They didn't come as an attack, they came for someone, they came to take you," Legolas said. Lilly looked from the elf to and to the man that held her. He nodded and his grip tightened slightly. The guard that found her came back into the hall.
"The man escaped through the kitchens before the guards were able to catch him. They heard him scream that they would be back as he made his way out of the city," he said. Lilly gripped Eomer tighter and Aragorn shook his head.
"They will not get you," Aragorn said. Lilly looked at the great king and he walked over to the pair. Eomer loosened his grip and she stood next to him now with his arm around her waist. "We shall work out a plan of attack against those who wish to harm our neighbors and friends." Aragorn gave her a slight smile and she returned it. Eomer nodded in agreement as did Legolas. Suddenly, they heard a huff and Lilly looked over Aragorn's left shoulder and saw Gimli sitting on one of the steps to the throne.
"Aye, they shall fall by my axe if they so much as try to touch a dark hair on your head," Gimli said. Lilly smiled and bowed her head to the dwarf. Even though she spoke little with the dwarf she loved him dearly.
"I shall take you to your room, to rest. It is late and there is much I will need to discuss with you and King Elessar and others in the morning," Eomer said. Lilly nodded and bowed her head to the others before he led her from the room. Eomer stopped outside her door. "I will check your room, before I let you stay alone." Lilly nodded and they entered the room to see a fire going in the fireplace and several candles burning on the nightstands. The room was empty and Eomer walked over to where Lilly stood by the door. "Rest, little one." He leaned in and kissed her forehead before he stepped aside her and went to leave when she grasped her hand.
"Please do not leave me," she whispered. Eomer looked at her and his heart fell at the fear in her eyes. "I do not want to be alone." Eomer pulled her closer and wrapped her in his arms.
"You will never be alone," he whispered. Lilly buried her head in his chest and breathed deeply.
"Stay with me tonight, please. I will not be able to sleep alone." Eomer sighed and nodded.
"I will stay with you while you sleep, Lillyana." Lilly nodded against his chest and she looked up at him.
"I will change for bed and be out in just a moment." Eomer swallowed hard and nodded. Lilly walked into the washroom and changed into the thick cotton like night dress that brushed the floor and covered her well. She walked out to find Eomer laying on the bed in his under tunic and leggings. He had the bed turned down on her side but he laid on top of the covers with a blanket over him. Lilly smiled and quickly made her way to the bed. She crawled in and moved close to him. Eomer wrapped his arm around her and kissed her forehead once more.
"Good night little one," he whispered. Lilly looked up at him and kissed his lips lightly. When she pulled away she heard him sigh and his grip tightened slightly.
"Good night Eomer," she whispered as she laid her head on his shoulder and slowly found sleep, but sleep that was full of nightmares.
