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Chapter 32
"Jane!" Gandalf knocked on the girl's door, jolting her awake, "Get moving! You need to come with us."
"Yeah, I bet you need me." She grumbled, "You take me away from my best friends to a mental steward and certain doom..." She pulled on a pair of patched pants, and (mostly to annoy Gandalf and Pippin) her ripped and faded Nirvana T-shirt she had been wearing when she was transported to Middle-Earth. She tied her sword around her waist, ran a brush through her hair, and opened the bedroom door.
"Kay, I'm ready!"
Gandalf took one look at the girl and rolled his eyes, but surprisingly didn't send her back to change. Pippin shook his head, receiving a glare from the girl.
"What?" he said, taken aback by her attitude.
"I'm just mad that I'm here and not in Edoras where I should be." Jane said coldly, striding past the hobbit and out the doors into the courtyard.
"Hey- I'm sorry I had to look!" Pippin yelled to her retreating back.
"Don't worry about her," Gandalf said wisely, laying a hand on Pippin's shoulder, "We have far more important things to worry about."
They walked silently through the crowded streets of Minus Tirith, Jane a few paces behind Gandalf and Pippin, grumbling about 'mental Stewards'. Once she had relaxed, the girl walked up beside Gandalf.
"What are we doing?" she asked the wizard.
"There is a task now to be done," He bent down and looked Pippin in the eyes. "...And you must not fail me."
Pippin nodded gravely and walked over to the fortress wall; slowly, he put his foot between cracks in the wall and began to climb it.
"What's he doing?" Slowly comprehension began to dawn on her face. "Oh! Right. The whole beacon deal! I just seriously hope he doesn't fall..." Jane looked up, craning her neck to see the hobbit, "I know for a fact Merry won't be happy..."
Gandalf glared at the girl, but Jane pretended not to notice.
Pippin had reached the top of the tower, and was now trying to light the beacon without being seen by anyone, or lighting himself on fire. ("He's screwed." Jane muttered under her breath.)
Seconds later, Gandalf let out a sigh of relief as a great ball of fire erupted from the top of the tower, and they could faintly see Pippin climbing down.
"Amon Din." Gandalf whispered, turning around and looking off into the distance, his eyes focusing on the distant mountains. He smiled when a small dot of light appeared on the top of a mountain.
"That's good, right?" Jane asked blankly, pointing at the little light.
Gandalf nodded happily, "Hope is kindled."
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Everyone (Minus Aragorn) was kind of just hanging out in the great hall. Legolas, Niori and Gimli were seated around a table, while Carla was standing near one of the windows, talking to Eomer.
"I'm telling you," Niori told Legolas, "she likes him! It is so obvious that Carla is so crushing on Eomer!"
"How can you tell?" Legolas asked her, stealing a glance at the two.
"Well duh!" Niori laughed, "We're best friends! I know what kind of guys Carla likes, and Eomer is so her type! I mean, he's a hot warrior guy who gets to ride a horse all the time! Besides, have you not noticed, over the past few days, they are constantly together!"
"Why does that mean anything?" Legolas asked, somewhat confused, " We spend ALL of our time together!" Niori gave him the 'DUH...isn't it obvious' look, "Oh..."
Niori shook her head, got up and walked over to join Carla and Eomer.
"What was your first clue?" Gimli muttered sarcastically at the Elf.
"How...oh just shut up!" Legolas growled.
Suddenly, the doors to the golden hall flew open, and in rushed Aragorn.
"The beacons of Minas Tirith! The beacons have been lit! Gondor calls for aid!"
Everyone paused momentarily and looked to King Theoden, wondering if he would give the command that Rohan would ride out.
"And Rohan will answer," Theoden finally spoke (big sigh of relief), "Muster the Rohirrim,"
Eomer said something quick to Carla, bowed to his uncle and left the hall.
"Eomer!" Theoden called, "We will assemble the army at Dunharrow; as many men as can be found. You have two days...on the third we ride for Gondor," Now Theoden turned to Gamling, "Make haste across the riddermark. Summon every able-bodied men to Dunharrow,"
"Here we go again..." Niori sighed, making her away towards the door, Carla by her side.
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"So," Niori asked Carla as they sat a little ways away from the campfire. They had reached Dunharorrow earlier in the day, and it was now night, "what do you miss the most?"
"Miss?" Carla tilted her head in confusion, "What are you talking about?"
"I mean about home. What do you miss the most from our world?"
Carla thought for a moment, and then answered "I miss pizza. Oh, and French fries with a Pepsi. Heck, I miss fast food in general!"
"I miss bubble baths," Niori sighed," and what I wouldn't give to be able to watch a horror movie, preferably 'A Nightmare on Elm Street'!"
"That was a good movie," Carla agreed, "but I want to watch cartoons again. God, watching SpongeBob again would be the best!"
Both girls let out little laughs. "God," Niori laughed, "with everything we miss from there, you'd think that we hate it here!"
"Far from," Carla replied, her face brightening up a bit, "but at least we have something from our world with us! Music!"
"Shall we?" Niori asked, a mischievous smirk settling over her face.
Carla smirked and pulled out the CD player from her bag (God that thing has been through a lot!).
" We've played it everywhere else," Niori shrugged, "why not! It's too bloody boring here anyway!"
"So what shall we listen to today?" Carla asked, pondering for a moment.
"Just throw something in and lets dance!" Niori cried, jumping to her feet with a laugh.
Carla pulled out a CD (Which turned out to be Marilyn Manson), threw it in, pushed on and jumped up beside her cousin.
Seconds later, loud music blasted out from the CD player's speakers.
Everyone within a two mile radius of the campfire Niori and Carla were around, looked up sharply and suprisdly at the sudden blast of music. Almost everyone (anyone who had never heard the music before) pretty much had a heart attack from the surprise.
The girls meanwhile, were oblivious to the fact that anything was wrong. They just kept on dancing, laughing and having a good time.
From a tent a little ways away, Merry and Eowyn poked their heads out. Merry smiled a bit and shook his head before exiting. Eowyn looked amusedly at Niori and Carla before turning back to Merry.
"Now go sharpen your sword," Eowyn laughed, and Merry scampered off.
"You shouldn't encourage him," Eomer told his sister, looking away from the 'racket' that was coming from only a few feet away from him.
Eowyn started to say something, but stopped as Carla walked up to the fireside.
"Dance with me," She told Eomer with a smile, pulling him to his feet. Before Eomer could reply, Carla had pulled him back to where Niori was still dancing.
Eowyn just laughed a bit at the look hat was plastered all over her brother's face, and walked away.
By now, Gimli and Legolas had made their way near where the music was blasting. They both stood off a distance, shaking their heads amusedly.
Niori finally noticed the fact that Legolas was in the vicinity, and called out to him.
"Hey Elf-boy!" she called, a smirk across her face, "Do you really wanna see that dance again?"
Legolas said a quick something to Gimli before he moved to join Niori, a very pleased expression plastered across his face.
This went on for another ten minutes, before Aragorn quietly walked up and clicked the off button on the CD player.
"What the hell!" Niori cried angrily, turning sharply away from Legolas and glaring at Aragorn.
"What are you doing?! We're having fun for once!" Carla cried, placing her hands on her hips.
"Lord Elrond is here," Aragorn told them calmly (followed by silence), " and he wishes to speak to you,"
Both girls' eyes widened and their mouths dropped open. Why in the name of God would Lord Elrond want to even meet them!?
"Come girls," Aragorn told them, turned and started to walk away again.
Carla turned around, moved closer to Eomer, whispered "Thanks for the dance", kissed him lightly on the cheek (Eomer turned about four shades of red) before moving to catch up to Aragorn.
"Well, there goes the party!" Niori sighed, and then turned back to Legolas "Do not let anyone near that CD player! Guard it with your life!" and then went to catch up with Carla and Aragorn.
Finally, they came to the tent where Niori and Carla figured Lord Elrond was waiting. Aragorn pulled back the tent flaps and gestured for the two girls to enter.
There stood the Elf lord. The two girls stepped into the dimly lit tent and stood, waiting. Elrond looked at them carefully before her spoke.
"I have heard many tales of the four human women who have come from another world who fight for Middle-Earth. There are only two of you that stand before me, yet I am told that the other two still fight for the safety of Middle-Earth. Now tell me, what are your names?"
"I'm Carla," Carla replied, a little wonder stricken that this was actually Elrond that she was talking to.
"And I'm Niori," Niori spoke after Carla, "and the other two, Jane is in Gondor and Erin is God knows where on the way to Mordor with Frodo and Sam,"
Elrond was silent for a moment before he spoke again "Your aid, as strange as it may be, have I heard, has helped Middle-Earth greatly. As Aragorn told me when I inquired, that you have saved the Fellowship more than once. I warn you now that the battle to come will be fiercer than any before, and that it may be wise if you were to not fight it. But I will not try to sway you, for you have already given much to the defense of Middle-Earth. Perhaps, there may still be hope," Now Elrond turned is attention to Aragorn, "Remember Aragorn, there is a path you must choose to take...choose well, for you know the consequences if you should fail,"
Aragorn gave a slight nod and then exited the tent. Niori and Carla gave slight bow things to Elrond before leaving, right behind Aragorn.
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(Like ten minutes later)
"Where are you off to?" Gimli asked with an amused voice as Aragorn passed, leading his horse.
"This time I go alone," Aragorn told Gimli sternly, not noticing as Legolas came up behind him, leading Arod.
"Have you learned nothing of Dwarf stubbornness?" Legolas asked amusedly. By now Niori and Carla had joined the trio.
Aragorn shook his head.
"You should know by now, wherever you go, we will follow," Gimli told him in a serious tone.
"Fine, but you two are to stay," Aragorn told the two girls firmly, "our path is no place for two women!"
"BUT-"they both started, but Aragorn cut them off.
"NO! Besides, the warriors here will need you. The battle at Minas Tirith will be tough, and they will need strong fighters like you two,"
"You forget one thing," Niori spoke defiantly, crossing her arms across her chest, "Legolas has promised me his protection and I have not released him from that promise (Think back to just after Helm's Deep). So wherever he goes, I go,"
Legolas instantly cursed under his breath. He had forgotten making Niori that promise, but it was true; she hadn't released him from it. Aragorn and Niori locked eyes for minutes, glaring at each other. Finally, Aragorn sighed.
"Damn you Legolas, for promising her anything! You very well know she'll find a way to twist it to her advantage! Niori, only because you are stubborn enough to keep Legolas to his word, you can go. Carla will stay,"
Both girls looked to each other in surprise. The two had been best friends ever since they had met...and never had they ever been split up. To them, separating one from the other was like breaking up a marriage...just sick and wrong!
"You mean," Carla poke, her voice low, "you're splitting us up?"
Aragorn nodded.
Both girls' faces fell and showed total disbelief. First Erin, and then Jane and now even Niori and Carla were being separated. They were all going to be on their own (In a manner of speaking)...
"Well," Niori looked to Carla, "I guess this is goodbye for a little while..."
For a long moment, neither of them spoke. Tears were gathered in both their eyes. This wasn't fair...
"Just remember what I told you," Carla finally spoke, her voice a little shaky, "if you get killed, I'll murder you!"
"The same goes to you!"
The two girls hugged tightly, tears now falling from their eyes. The two broke and Niori climbed up on her horse behind Legolas.
"Remember Niori!" Carla cried as they started away, "Fight hard!"
"You too..." Niori's voice trailed off quietly.
Seconds later, the horses slipped on to the path and Niori was gone.
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Carla felt a tear slip down her cheek. Niori was gone...now she was all alone.
Soldiers had gathered all around where Carla stood, watching as Aragorn and Co disappeared down the path leading into the mountain.
Carla was having a hard time trying to control her tears. This wasn't fair.
She suddenly felt a hand upon her shoulder. Carla turned around slowly, to find Eomer behind her.
"Your friend will be fie," He told her softly, even though she could see the lie in his eyes.
All around, Carla was picking up bits and pieces of soldiers' conversations.
"Where is he going?" "I don't understand!" "Lord Aragorn!" "Why does he leave on the eve of battle!" "He leaves because there is no hope,"
"There's always hope," Carla whispered quietly.
"He leaves because he must," Theoden told them all.
"Too few have come...we cannot defeat the armies of Mordor," Gamling spoke.
"No we cannot," Theoden spoke, "but we will meet them in battle none the less,"
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~ An- so....there it is, a Very long chapter! Hope you enjoyed! Now please press the little purple button at the bottom of the page and leave us a review! Rock on! ~
Chapter 32
"Jane!" Gandalf knocked on the girl's door, jolting her awake, "Get moving! You need to come with us."
"Yeah, I bet you need me." She grumbled, "You take me away from my best friends to a mental steward and certain doom..." She pulled on a pair of patched pants, and (mostly to annoy Gandalf and Pippin) her ripped and faded Nirvana T-shirt she had been wearing when she was transported to Middle-Earth. She tied her sword around her waist, ran a brush through her hair, and opened the bedroom door.
"Kay, I'm ready!"
Gandalf took one look at the girl and rolled his eyes, but surprisingly didn't send her back to change. Pippin shook his head, receiving a glare from the girl.
"What?" he said, taken aback by her attitude.
"I'm just mad that I'm here and not in Edoras where I should be." Jane said coldly, striding past the hobbit and out the doors into the courtyard.
"Hey- I'm sorry I had to look!" Pippin yelled to her retreating back.
"Don't worry about her," Gandalf said wisely, laying a hand on Pippin's shoulder, "We have far more important things to worry about."
They walked silently through the crowded streets of Minus Tirith, Jane a few paces behind Gandalf and Pippin, grumbling about 'mental Stewards'. Once she had relaxed, the girl walked up beside Gandalf.
"What are we doing?" she asked the wizard.
"There is a task now to be done," He bent down and looked Pippin in the eyes. "...And you must not fail me."
Pippin nodded gravely and walked over to the fortress wall; slowly, he put his foot between cracks in the wall and began to climb it.
"What's he doing?" Slowly comprehension began to dawn on her face. "Oh! Right. The whole beacon deal! I just seriously hope he doesn't fall..." Jane looked up, craning her neck to see the hobbit, "I know for a fact Merry won't be happy..."
Gandalf glared at the girl, but Jane pretended not to notice.
Pippin had reached the top of the tower, and was now trying to light the beacon without being seen by anyone, or lighting himself on fire. ("He's screwed." Jane muttered under her breath.)
Seconds later, Gandalf let out a sigh of relief as a great ball of fire erupted from the top of the tower, and they could faintly see Pippin climbing down.
"Amon Din." Gandalf whispered, turning around and looking off into the distance, his eyes focusing on the distant mountains. He smiled when a small dot of light appeared on the top of a mountain.
"That's good, right?" Jane asked blankly, pointing at the little light.
Gandalf nodded happily, "Hope is kindled."
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Everyone (Minus Aragorn) was kind of just hanging out in the great hall. Legolas, Niori and Gimli were seated around a table, while Carla was standing near one of the windows, talking to Eomer.
"I'm telling you," Niori told Legolas, "she likes him! It is so obvious that Carla is so crushing on Eomer!"
"How can you tell?" Legolas asked her, stealing a glance at the two.
"Well duh!" Niori laughed, "We're best friends! I know what kind of guys Carla likes, and Eomer is so her type! I mean, he's a hot warrior guy who gets to ride a horse all the time! Besides, have you not noticed, over the past few days, they are constantly together!"
"Why does that mean anything?" Legolas asked, somewhat confused, " We spend ALL of our time together!" Niori gave him the 'DUH...isn't it obvious' look, "Oh..."
Niori shook her head, got up and walked over to join Carla and Eomer.
"What was your first clue?" Gimli muttered sarcastically at the Elf.
"How...oh just shut up!" Legolas growled.
Suddenly, the doors to the golden hall flew open, and in rushed Aragorn.
"The beacons of Minas Tirith! The beacons have been lit! Gondor calls for aid!"
Everyone paused momentarily and looked to King Theoden, wondering if he would give the command that Rohan would ride out.
"And Rohan will answer," Theoden finally spoke (big sigh of relief), "Muster the Rohirrim,"
Eomer said something quick to Carla, bowed to his uncle and left the hall.
"Eomer!" Theoden called, "We will assemble the army at Dunharrow; as many men as can be found. You have two days...on the third we ride for Gondor," Now Theoden turned to Gamling, "Make haste across the riddermark. Summon every able-bodied men to Dunharrow,"
"Here we go again..." Niori sighed, making her away towards the door, Carla by her side.
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"So," Niori asked Carla as they sat a little ways away from the campfire. They had reached Dunharorrow earlier in the day, and it was now night, "what do you miss the most?"
"Miss?" Carla tilted her head in confusion, "What are you talking about?"
"I mean about home. What do you miss the most from our world?"
Carla thought for a moment, and then answered "I miss pizza. Oh, and French fries with a Pepsi. Heck, I miss fast food in general!"
"I miss bubble baths," Niori sighed," and what I wouldn't give to be able to watch a horror movie, preferably 'A Nightmare on Elm Street'!"
"That was a good movie," Carla agreed, "but I want to watch cartoons again. God, watching SpongeBob again would be the best!"
Both girls let out little laughs. "God," Niori laughed, "with everything we miss from there, you'd think that we hate it here!"
"Far from," Carla replied, her face brightening up a bit, "but at least we have something from our world with us! Music!"
"Shall we?" Niori asked, a mischievous smirk settling over her face.
Carla smirked and pulled out the CD player from her bag (God that thing has been through a lot!).
" We've played it everywhere else," Niori shrugged, "why not! It's too bloody boring here anyway!"
"So what shall we listen to today?" Carla asked, pondering for a moment.
"Just throw something in and lets dance!" Niori cried, jumping to her feet with a laugh.
Carla pulled out a CD (Which turned out to be Marilyn Manson), threw it in, pushed on and jumped up beside her cousin.
Seconds later, loud music blasted out from the CD player's speakers.
Everyone within a two mile radius of the campfire Niori and Carla were around, looked up sharply and suprisdly at the sudden blast of music. Almost everyone (anyone who had never heard the music before) pretty much had a heart attack from the surprise.
The girls meanwhile, were oblivious to the fact that anything was wrong. They just kept on dancing, laughing and having a good time.
From a tent a little ways away, Merry and Eowyn poked their heads out. Merry smiled a bit and shook his head before exiting. Eowyn looked amusedly at Niori and Carla before turning back to Merry.
"Now go sharpen your sword," Eowyn laughed, and Merry scampered off.
"You shouldn't encourage him," Eomer told his sister, looking away from the 'racket' that was coming from only a few feet away from him.
Eowyn started to say something, but stopped as Carla walked up to the fireside.
"Dance with me," She told Eomer with a smile, pulling him to his feet. Before Eomer could reply, Carla had pulled him back to where Niori was still dancing.
Eowyn just laughed a bit at the look hat was plastered all over her brother's face, and walked away.
By now, Gimli and Legolas had made their way near where the music was blasting. They both stood off a distance, shaking their heads amusedly.
Niori finally noticed the fact that Legolas was in the vicinity, and called out to him.
"Hey Elf-boy!" she called, a smirk across her face, "Do you really wanna see that dance again?"
Legolas said a quick something to Gimli before he moved to join Niori, a very pleased expression plastered across his face.
This went on for another ten minutes, before Aragorn quietly walked up and clicked the off button on the CD player.
"What the hell!" Niori cried angrily, turning sharply away from Legolas and glaring at Aragorn.
"What are you doing?! We're having fun for once!" Carla cried, placing her hands on her hips.
"Lord Elrond is here," Aragorn told them calmly (followed by silence), " and he wishes to speak to you,"
Both girls' eyes widened and their mouths dropped open. Why in the name of God would Lord Elrond want to even meet them!?
"Come girls," Aragorn told them, turned and started to walk away again.
Carla turned around, moved closer to Eomer, whispered "Thanks for the dance", kissed him lightly on the cheek (Eomer turned about four shades of red) before moving to catch up to Aragorn.
"Well, there goes the party!" Niori sighed, and then turned back to Legolas "Do not let anyone near that CD player! Guard it with your life!" and then went to catch up with Carla and Aragorn.
Finally, they came to the tent where Niori and Carla figured Lord Elrond was waiting. Aragorn pulled back the tent flaps and gestured for the two girls to enter.
There stood the Elf lord. The two girls stepped into the dimly lit tent and stood, waiting. Elrond looked at them carefully before her spoke.
"I have heard many tales of the four human women who have come from another world who fight for Middle-Earth. There are only two of you that stand before me, yet I am told that the other two still fight for the safety of Middle-Earth. Now tell me, what are your names?"
"I'm Carla," Carla replied, a little wonder stricken that this was actually Elrond that she was talking to.
"And I'm Niori," Niori spoke after Carla, "and the other two, Jane is in Gondor and Erin is God knows where on the way to Mordor with Frodo and Sam,"
Elrond was silent for a moment before he spoke again "Your aid, as strange as it may be, have I heard, has helped Middle-Earth greatly. As Aragorn told me when I inquired, that you have saved the Fellowship more than once. I warn you now that the battle to come will be fiercer than any before, and that it may be wise if you were to not fight it. But I will not try to sway you, for you have already given much to the defense of Middle-Earth. Perhaps, there may still be hope," Now Elrond turned is attention to Aragorn, "Remember Aragorn, there is a path you must choose to take...choose well, for you know the consequences if you should fail,"
Aragorn gave a slight nod and then exited the tent. Niori and Carla gave slight bow things to Elrond before leaving, right behind Aragorn.
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(Like ten minutes later)
"Where are you off to?" Gimli asked with an amused voice as Aragorn passed, leading his horse.
"This time I go alone," Aragorn told Gimli sternly, not noticing as Legolas came up behind him, leading Arod.
"Have you learned nothing of Dwarf stubbornness?" Legolas asked amusedly. By now Niori and Carla had joined the trio.
Aragorn shook his head.
"You should know by now, wherever you go, we will follow," Gimli told him in a serious tone.
"Fine, but you two are to stay," Aragorn told the two girls firmly, "our path is no place for two women!"
"BUT-"they both started, but Aragorn cut them off.
"NO! Besides, the warriors here will need you. The battle at Minas Tirith will be tough, and they will need strong fighters like you two,"
"You forget one thing," Niori spoke defiantly, crossing her arms across her chest, "Legolas has promised me his protection and I have not released him from that promise (Think back to just after Helm's Deep). So wherever he goes, I go,"
Legolas instantly cursed under his breath. He had forgotten making Niori that promise, but it was true; she hadn't released him from it. Aragorn and Niori locked eyes for minutes, glaring at each other. Finally, Aragorn sighed.
"Damn you Legolas, for promising her anything! You very well know she'll find a way to twist it to her advantage! Niori, only because you are stubborn enough to keep Legolas to his word, you can go. Carla will stay,"
Both girls looked to each other in surprise. The two had been best friends ever since they had met...and never had they ever been split up. To them, separating one from the other was like breaking up a marriage...just sick and wrong!
"You mean," Carla poke, her voice low, "you're splitting us up?"
Aragorn nodded.
Both girls' faces fell and showed total disbelief. First Erin, and then Jane and now even Niori and Carla were being separated. They were all going to be on their own (In a manner of speaking)...
"Well," Niori looked to Carla, "I guess this is goodbye for a little while..."
For a long moment, neither of them spoke. Tears were gathered in both their eyes. This wasn't fair...
"Just remember what I told you," Carla finally spoke, her voice a little shaky, "if you get killed, I'll murder you!"
"The same goes to you!"
The two girls hugged tightly, tears now falling from their eyes. The two broke and Niori climbed up on her horse behind Legolas.
"Remember Niori!" Carla cried as they started away, "Fight hard!"
"You too..." Niori's voice trailed off quietly.
Seconds later, the horses slipped on to the path and Niori was gone.
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Carla felt a tear slip down her cheek. Niori was gone...now she was all alone.
Soldiers had gathered all around where Carla stood, watching as Aragorn and Co disappeared down the path leading into the mountain.
Carla was having a hard time trying to control her tears. This wasn't fair.
She suddenly felt a hand upon her shoulder. Carla turned around slowly, to find Eomer behind her.
"Your friend will be fie," He told her softly, even though she could see the lie in his eyes.
All around, Carla was picking up bits and pieces of soldiers' conversations.
"Where is he going?" "I don't understand!" "Lord Aragorn!" "Why does he leave on the eve of battle!" "He leaves because there is no hope,"
"There's always hope," Carla whispered quietly.
"He leaves because he must," Theoden told them all.
"Too few have come...we cannot defeat the armies of Mordor," Gamling spoke.
"No we cannot," Theoden spoke, "but we will meet them in battle none the less,"
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~ An- so....there it is, a Very long chapter! Hope you enjoyed! Now please press the little purple button at the bottom of the page and leave us a review! Rock on! ~