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Chapter 17: Taken

Eomer and Lilly stood in the courtyard off the armory. Lilly's hair had come partially free from the binding she put it in and sweat glistened off her forehead. The tip of her sword rested on the floor and her breathing was heavy. Eomer had taught her the basics and had worked her body hard for the last three and half hours. Eomer stood there just watching her catch her breath. He was a little tired but not as much as Lilly was. "Eomer, I think I've had enough," Lilly said between breaths. Eomer just smiled and raised his sword to strike her. Lilly took a sharp breath and raised her sword and blocked his swing and swung her sword free. She stood straight and pointed her sword at him and he smiled and nodded.

"I believe I would agree," Eomer lowered his sword and smiled. Lilly glared at him and lowered her sword. Eomer walked over and took her sword from her and placed it on the bench next to where they fought. Lilly sighed and wiped the sweat from her forehead. "You did well, little one." Lilly slumped down and the ground of the garden on her knees. Eomer smiled at the tired expression on her face.

"Well, I thought you were just going to teach me a few blocking moves, not drill me afterwards." Eomer laughed and kneeled down next to her. He tucked a damp piece of hair behind her ear. Lilly smiled at him. "So, do you think it will work? Will Roryn join them in the attack?" Eomer sighed and looked into her eyes.

"It is possible, but we are not certain." Lilly nodded. Eomer stood and held out his hands to her. "Come, little one." Lilly sighed and took his hands. He pulled her from the floor and he did so with such strength that she hit his chest and he wrapped one arm around her waist holding her close to him. Lilly looked up into his eyes and gave him a slight smile as a blush made its way across her cheeks. Eomer smiled down at her. He leaned in and kissed her lips lightly and pulled away slightly so his lips still hovered over hers. He looked at her face and she slowly opened her eyes and smiled at him. Eomer returned her smile and leaned in and kissed her deeply and nearly crushed her small body to his massive one. After a moment he pulled away and sighed as he looked at the blissful expression on her face. Lilly smiled and opened her eyes.

"We should go," she said as she pulled away from him and smiled at him. "You smell," she whispered at him before she laughed and ran down the corridor. She heard Eomer laugh and she picked up her skirts and ran faster down the corridor. Lilly saw Legolas and Gimli standing talking but she just smiled at them and ran pass them. Legolas and Gimli looked on as she ran and then at each other. Soon, they saw Eomer come rushing behind her. The king slowed down and bowed his head to the two before he rounded the corner and then resumed his quick pace. Gimli started to laugh loudly and Legolas just smiled. He was happy that even in dark times Lilly seemed to hold her own very well.


Lilly laughed and ran into her room, Eomer was right behind her and entered her room before she closed the door. Lilly laughed again when his arms found their way around her waist. "Eomer!" she said quickly as he turned her in his arms. He laughed as he looked down at her.

"I smell little one?" he asked through a laugh. "You must get used to it if you are to live with a horseman." Lilly laughed.

"The smell of horses, milord, does not bother me. However, the smell of a sweaty man is another story," she said as she tried to pull away from him. She laughed when his grip locked her in his arms and she couldn't escape if she wanted to, and at that time she really didn't want to. He leaned in and inhaled at her neck and then looked at her with a smile on his face.

"You smell as well, Lillyana," he whispered. Lilly blushed and laughed quietly.

"I know. That is why I am going to take a quick bath." Lilly leaned up and kissed his lips. Eomer's grip loosened and Lilly quickly made her way to the restroom. Eomer sighed and smiled as he left her room. He crossed the hall to his own and decided he should bathe as well.


After dinner, Eomer left to brief Eowyn and Faramir on their plan, Legolas and Gimli left the dinning hall talking about the great war and the battle ahead, Arwen retired to her chambers and Lilly was in search of Aragorn who had left the dinning hall before any other. She decided to check his study. She knocked on the door and was relieved when she heard his voice. "Enter!" he called. Lilly tentatively opened the door and smiled at him when she spotted him sitting next to the fire. Aragorn lowered his pipe and smiled at the young woman.

"Excuse me, your majesty, but I would like to speak with you for just a moment," Lilly said as she closed the door behind her. Aragorn nodded and motioned for her to sit in the chair across from him. Lilly bowed her head and sat down in the chair.

"What is it you wanted to speak with me about Lilly?" he asked. Lilly sighed and looked down at her hands. There were few men that Lilly trusted, and Aragorn was near the top of the list.

"I wanted to thank you again." She looked up at him and gave him a slight smile. "I've never known people like all of you, and for you to activate your men to protect someone like me and your friends of Rohan is more than generous." Aragorn smiled at the young woman. She was definitely a mystery, but it was easy to see why Eomer fell in love with her.

"Lilly, we do not believe this fight will be too much of a challenge, but it is best not to underestimate them." Lilly nodded.

"I know, but I want all of you to be careful. Each of you has a lot that need you to do before you leave this world." Aragorn furrowed his brow at her. He still did not understand why she knew some things she did. Lilly smiled at his face and looked back at her hands. "Where I am from, the tale of the one ring is a book, a made up story." She looked back at him and could not read her face. "I know a lot about you, Queen Arwen, the hobbits, Legolas, Gimli, and many others. I know each battle you faced and all the enemy's you killed." His gaze moved to the fire but understanding seemed to cross of his features. He finally understood what Gandalf had meant.

"Gandalf had told me you knew of our world even though you were not from it. I finally understand what he meant." He looked at Lilly and smiled. Lilly returned his smile and stood.

"I will let you rest. There is much to be done tomorrow." He stood and bowed his head. Lilly bowed to him and quickly left the room. Aragorn sighed, there was indeed much that needed to be done. A scout had came back to the city that evening and notified him that the wildmen were great in numbers but should be easily taken. He, however, wasn't so sure because there were reports of stray bands of orcs coming to the aide of the wildmen and that had him worried.


Lilly went to bed, and she had not seen Eomer because Aragorn wanted to council with him and the others before they retired. However, she could not sleep. She stood from the bed and wrapped her robe around her body. Lilly slid on her slippers and walked out on the balcony. A cool wind wrapped around her, blowing her hair behind her. She tightened her arms around her and sighed.

Suddenly, an arm reached around her and a rough hand covered her mouth. "You're coming with us," a rough male voice said. Lilly's eyes widened and she tried to fight her way free, but his grip was too much. She screamed in his hand and he just laughed as he struck her over the head knocking her unconscious.


Eomer ran his hand over his face as he stopped outside his door. He looked at Lilly's door and sighed. He had not seen her since dinner, and even though she may be sleeping, he just wanted to look at her. Eomer walked to her door, opened it and stepped inside. He furrowed his brow when he saw her bed empty. "Lilly?" he asked. When he received no answer he looked around the room. The washroom was empty and her slippers and robe were missing. However, the balcony door was open and he slowly made his way over there. "Lilly?" he asked again and his hear fell when he saw her slippers with an old sword, worn from battle, piercing the slippers. "NO!" he yelled. He picked up the sword and slippers and looked over the balcony he saw nothing. Tears threatened his eyes but he blinked them away and ran from her room carrying the sword.

Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli remained in Aragorn's study. Legolas heard Eomer's footsteps and looked to the door before Eomer burst through. Aragorn stood and looked at Eomer with his brow furrowed. He saw the panicked look on the horse king's face and he became alarmed. "What is it Eomer?" Aragorn asked. All Eomer could manage to do was hold out the sword that pierced Lilly's slippers. Legolas and Aragorn's eyes widened and they rushed over to him. Gimli growled and joined them. "What is this?" Aragorn asked. Eomer swallowed hard.

"They have taken her," Eomer whispered and the others looked at him, anger, concern and hatred written clearly on each of their faces, even Legolas let his guard down and his emotions were clear to all around. The two men, elf, and dwarf made a silent vow that they would get her back.