Disclaimer: Hey I own a new debate trophy, but not LOTR, I'll trade though!
Author's Note:
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I know I know, short and sweet folks, way, way too much homework, but there will be more this weekend once I've caught up in math… And don't worry I didn't get to the elf part; I had to break this chapter in half, that will be up Saturday or Sunday. Thanks for being patient!
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Legolas leaned away from the Uruk-hai in disgust. The beast just threw its head back and howled. Gimli leaned over his shoulder, peering down at what they had captured. The dwarf scowled and turned away to watch the grasses, his rage too great even to speak to the trapped Uruk-hai.
Legolas studied his friend for a moment with the elvish detachment that came so easily to his kind. Over the last several days he had noticed a change in Gimli's behavior, especially towards Inara, but he hadn't thought much of it. That was until the night on the grasslands.
Legolas wasn't often surprised by this point in his long life, but his friend had shocked him. He had not expected that sort of reaction from his friend. He knew all too well the tragedy of love that crossed the bounds of race. No matter how happy it made the couple such were nearly always doomed to tragedy.
Of course it made for some awkward moments as well. He had withdrawn and used the time waiting for dawn to think. In the end he had simply decided that young as he was by comparison the dwarf was certainly capable of making his own decisions, however inept he may occasionally appear.
Despite his reservations about them he would support the two. He suspected they would need it in the days ahead. Of course now was not the time for such thoughts, especially when he was kneeling on an Uruk-hai who was to all appearances quite mad. Not to mention the fact that it was very close to leaving this world through Gimli's axe.
Inara came up behind him, resting her hand on his shoulder. He gripped her hand, bringing it down to touch the edge of their prisoner. She snatched it back, unconsciously wiping it on her already travel stained clothes.
"What are you called, Uruk-hai?" Her voice held none of its quiet compassion.
Legolas sighed, it was difficult to be surrounded by those who when it came to a fight generally struck first questioned later if it was still possible. Maybe that was why these two got on so well…
The Uruk growled low in its throat, "It matters not. Virag comes for you, and now he comes for me!" Its voice cracked, ending with a mad laugh.
"Your name!" Inara's blade appeared in the air before its eyes.
"Poshnak," it chocked out, looking to the elf in a search for pity.
The irony was not lost on Legolas. "Your purpose?"
The Uruk's eyes traced the pattern of moonlight on Inara's dagger and swallowed hard.
"Virag will rule. All of Rhohan will be home to the Uruk-hai. We will be pawns no longer." His eyes focused on Inara's despite the fact it was obvious she could not see him.
"And your son shall rule us. Through him we will show Middle Earth the true power of the Uruk-hai. We were created for another's purpose, we were used in another's war, but now, now we fight for ourselves. Now we make a home for ourselves, the forgotten offspring of men and elves, in this world of men."
The long silence that stretched between the companions seemed to spread coating the grasslands with its heavy blanket. As if the words of the Uruk-hai beast had caught the attention of Fate herself and now all waited to see what course the path the world would take.
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Well folks I'm reaching a point where I have to start to decide how it will end. Don't worry we'll have many chapters before we get there, but I need to start setting it up. We're sort of at the crossroads. Would you like a happy ending or a more realistic one? I guess what I'm trying to say is do you want the 'Disney' ending or the one of I've got planned? The one I've got planned is the fun one but you've got to promise not to come after me with torches and pitchforks… So tell me what you'd like! Thanks! (this is part of why I'm waiting on part 2 of this chapter)
Star-Stallion: Hurray for the creepy Uruk. I know it's strange, but I've got sort of my own idea about what the Uruk's are like. Is it working or am I just being weird?
Roseblade22: Do you know I have 2 gym classes to make up? Field trips are great. Anyway, don't worry about the elf, it won't hurt him, I'll give him back when I'm done, it will just be funny. It's only fair after all he's so horribly arrogant all the time! And as for the plot thickening? If you thought it was changing before it's going to be like molasses pretty soon! *evil laugh* Well, I look forward to seeing what you think about my poll.
manders1953: Sad? How so? I think he deserves having a turn. People are always embarrassing Gimli, doing it to the elf without getting sappy is going to be a challenge and a fun one at that.
White Wolf1: Yay! The fight scene was well liked! I even researched for this one so I'm glad it went over well. So what do you think of the Nodin part? Does it fit with the plot?
littlesaiyangirl: Very sorry for the nasty bits, don't worry we'll have a couple clean chapters coming up now.
Coolio02: Yes, shame on you indeed, but you can make up for it by reviewing now! :)
Will_gurl : Actually I've read the first book in the series and have been meaning to get back to it ever since (I'm currently mucking my way through Tad William's fantasy series, excellent author but more than a little verbose…) I really appreciate your review, its nice to hear something good. I've taken a number of nasty comments for things that are 'impossible' by certain people *ahem* cannon police *ahem*, not to mention names of course. So thanks, much appreciated!
Yaebginn: Um, yeah, alright. That would be more than a bit weird you know… And the rating's PG you know. I now have to do something to get the strange creepy images that created out of my head. You are a very interesting person though. Thanks for the most unique review I've gotten yet!
