Captured in a Dream
Chapter 25
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Last Chapter:
"Do not worry. I'll take care of this."
Faramir grabbed a sword that was lying near him and circled Ailish, who was keeping an eye on him. Faramir made the first move, and thrust his sword forward. Ailish blocked it, then punched Faramir in the face. When she did this, Faramir let go of his sword, grabbed her left arm, and twisted it behind her back, putting his other arm over her chest.
"Now, be so kind as to drop my sword, my lady."
Ailish threw the sword to the side, then tilted her head back, hitting Faramir in the face, who let go of Ailish. Ailish ran to grab the sword but Faramir tackled her to the ground, knocking the wind out of her. Ailish turned over and was about to punch him, but Faramir straddled her, holding her arms above her head.
"Let them go."
"What?" Asked a confused Faramir, who was taken back by the question.
"Let the Hobbit's go! I'll be your prisoner in their place!" Ailish said, blushing from the workout she just hand and Faramir on top of her.
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"Why?" Faramir asked, raising an eyebrow. "I know what one of them carry. It can do a lot of good to my people of Gondor."
Ailish shook her head, "you don't understand!" She yelled.
Faramir arched an eyebrow. "I do not?"
"No! Frodo needs to destroy the Ring! If not, I will not be able to get home, and evil will continue to come after the Ring!" Ailish shook her head, holding back sobs. "All will be destroyed. All will be lost." She looked into Faramir's eyes. "Is that what you want?" She whispered, sniffing.
Faramir just stared into her emerald eyes, seeing that she was indeed telling the truth.
"You're crushing me! I think I re-opened my wound." Ailish said.
"Oh, sorry." Faramir let her go and looked at the bandage, which was soaked in blood.
Faramir picked Ailish up and set her down on the bed. He took off the old bandages and put some medicine on. Ailish hissed in pain, fisting the sheets below her.
"Shh, it is all right. The sting will soon be gone." Faramir reassured her, putting on a new bandage around her waist. "There, all better." Faramir whispered, looking at Ailish.
"Lord Faramir." Faramir looked up to see one of his men standing a few feet away. "We must be going."
Ailish looked to the soldier, then to Faramir, who seemed to hesitate a bit.
"Very well, tell the men to pack up."
Faramir looked back down to Ailish, who turned her head, trying to think up something.
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–Helm's Deep–
Legolas put Alejandra down on his bed, kneeling in front of her.
"Are you sure you are all right?" Legolas asked concerned, brushing back her hair.
"Yeah prima. What's going on? You're scaring me." Alejandro sat next to his youngest cousin, though only buy an hour. (... cousin.)
"In both of my visions..." Alejandra started, her breath coming in short. Alejandra then looked up to her cousin and Legolas. "Saul is a traitor."
"What?" Alejandro stood up in disbelieve.
"I knew it." Legolas glared to the floor.
"It's true. He's working for Adam. He's going to kill Faramir and Ailish."
"Who is Faramir?" Legolas asked.
"Don't worry about him." Alejandra said, then looked up to her cousin. "What are we going to do? He is going to Sauron during the battle!"
"What battle?" Legolas asked confused.
Alejandro gave Alejandra a warning and scolded look. Before any of them could say anything, a shout brought them back to reality.
"Lord Aragorn! He is alive!"
Legolas looked at Alejandra, remembering her words. "Come Legolas. Gimli. I do believe there will be a lot of surprises."
Standing up slowly, Legolas looked back to the door. "Just go!" Alejandra told him. "He is your friend and... somewhat of a leader to you."
Legolas looked down at her, and nodded slowly. He turned and ran out the door. Alejandro kneeled down in front of his cousin.
"Are you sure what you said is the truth?" Alejandro asked, his eyes showing nothing but anger and betrayal.
Alejandra nodded, her eyes showing tears. "Si." She sniffs. "Si, when has my visions stopped lying to me?" (Yes. Yes,..)
Alejandro took a deep and steady breath. Standing up, he too, walked out, leaving Alejandra to cry a bit.
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As Aragorn rides to the middle, word got around quickly that he was alive.
"He's alive!" A woman yells from the back.
Gimli pushes the people away. "Where is he? Where is he?" Aragorn gets off Brego, walking two steps forward. "Get out of my way! I'm going to kill him!" Gimli stops right in front of Aragorn, who looks down at his friend. "You are the luckiest, the canniest,"Gimli yelled, but soften his voice. "And the most reckless man I ever knew!" Gimli hugs him and looks up. "Bless you , laddie."
Aragorn hugs back quickly but pulls back and looks up. "Gimli, where is the king?"
Gimli nods to the right when Aragorn looks back down at him. Aragorn puts a hand on Gimli's shoulder and leaves. As he jogs up the steps, fixing his sword, he looks up only to be startled to a stop. Legolas stood in front of him, looking at Aragorn sternly.
"(Elvish) You're late." Legolas looks over Aragorn and frowns. "You look terrible."
The two friends chuckle, each putting a hand on their left shoulders. Eowyn, who was not far away, looks up and is stunned at what she was seeing. She walks forward but stops as she sees Legolas hand Aragorn back Arwen's necklace. Aragorn looks at it stunned, then up at Legolas, who smiles.
"(Elvish) Thank you." Aragorn whispers.
Legolas nods and lets Aragorn walk past him. Alejandro walks next to Legolas, putting a hand on his shoulder.
"She knew, did she not?" Legolas asked, looking at Alejandro.
"Who?" Alejandro asked puzzled.
"Alejandra. She knew he was returning."
Alejandro smiles and walks away. Legolas stares after him, then runs up to catch up.
"Answer me!"
"You might want to follow Aragorn to the king." Alejandro said, raising a eyebrow at him.
Legolas looks at him, "But what about Sa-?"
"Don't worry." Alejandro's eyes harden with anger. "We'll take care of him."
Legolas nods, then turns to catch up with Aragorn. Alejandro smiles, shaking his head and continues to walk towards the wall.
Saul, who was hiding the whole time, peaked around from a pillar. 'I gotta get out of here! They know my secret now!'
As soon as Alejandro was out of sight, Saul ran to the stables, running straight to his horse, Flash. Saul quickly got Flash ready and rode out of Helm's Deep, everyone thinking he went to get help. But in reality, he was going to Mordor.
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Legolas walks in after Aragorn pushes the door open. The men in the room listen to Aragorn as he tells his story. Theoden walks towards the doors, his back to his men.
"A great host, you say?" Theoden whispers, but loud enough for them to hear.
"All Isengard is emptied."
"How many?"
"Ten thousand strong at least."
Theoden quickly turns around, looking at Aragorn in disbelief. "Ten thousand?"
"It is an army bred for a single purpose: To destroy the world of Men. They will be here by nightfall."
Theoden walks towards the door once more. "Let them come." He said sternly.
His men follow him outside, as Theoden starts planning a plan. The walk down some stairs, Theoden turns to Gamling.
"I want every man and strong lad able to bear arms to be ready for battle by nightfall."
Alejandra and Alejandro, who were nearby, walked up to the king.
"You can't let children and elderly fight!" Alejandra nearly yelled.
Theoden glared at Alejandra. "I am king, my lady. What makes you-"
Alejandra interrupted him. "Get those who are at least eighteen through fifty! Anyone below or after that, could die!"
Theoden considered this but shook his head. "No. We need all those who can hold a sword."
"But-"
"That is my final word! I am king, not you!" Theoden walked past the cousins, as Gamling goes to get everything ready.
Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli, who were behind the king the whole time, walk past the cousins. Alejandra shook her head and walked away, going up towards the main wall. Legolas gives a sympathetic look and continues to follow his friends. Alejandro shook his head and followed her. The trio follow the king outside of the entrance, all looking around. Soldiers were boarding up the doors and helping women and children to the caves with their belongings.
"We will cover the causeway and the gate from above. No army has ever breached the Deeping Wall. Or set foot inside the Hornburg!" Theoden said proudly.
Gimli, who was leaning forward on his ax scoffed. "This is no rabble of mindless Orcs." Theoden and Aragorn turn to Gimli. "These are Uruk-hai. Their armour is thick and their shields brad."
Theoden walked up to Gimli, "I have fought many wars, Master Dwarf. I know how to defend my own keep." Theoden walks past Gimli.
Aragorn follows the king, putting a hand on Gimli, Legolas behind Aragorn. Legolas and Aragorn followed the king up to the watch tower, looking around to make sure everything was getting into order.
"They will break upon this fortress like water on rock. Saruman's hordes will pillage and burn. We've seen it before, crops can be resown, homes rebuilt. Within these walls we will outlast them."
"They do not come to destroy Rohan's crops or villages." Aragorn pauses, Theoden looking back to him. "They come to destroy it's people down to the last child."
Theoden grabs Aragorn's arm. "What would you have me do?" Theoden whispered. "Look at my men. Their courage hangs by a thread. If this is to be our end, then I would have them make such an end, as to be worthy of remembrance." Theoden narrows his eyes and turns to walk away.
"Send out riders, my lord." Theoden looks back to Aragorn. "You must call for aid."
Theoden walks up to Aragorn once more, whispering. "And who will come? Elves?" Theoden nods to Legolas behind Aragorn. "Dwarves? We are not so lucky in our friends as you. The old alliance are dead."
"Gondor will answer." Aragorn said, trying once more.
"Gondor?!" Theoden spits out the name. "Where was Gondor when the Westfold fell? Where was Gondor when our enemies closed in around us?! Where was Gon-?" Theoden paused, calming down. "No, my Lord Aragorn, we are alone." Theoden walks away.
Gamling runs after his king, as he walks up the steps. "What should we now do, my lord?"
"Get the women and children into the caves."
"We need more time to lay provisions--"
Theoden cuts him off. "There is not time. War is upon us." Theoden walks inside hurriedly.
A soldier behind Gamling points to another soldier sitting down. "Secure the gate."
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It was nearing dusk, and soldiers were getting ready, and the villagers quickly going into the caves.
"Move back! Move to the caves! Come on, people! Quickly now!" A soldier yelled, his voice rising above all the noise.
Aragorn and Legolas walk opposite of the villagers, looking up at the walls. Alejandro and Alejandra were on the steps, looking down at the villagers. Alejandra followed Aragorn and Legolas with her eyes, as Alejandro scanned for any signs for Eowyn.
"We'll place the revserves along the wall. They can support the archers from above the gate." Aragorn said, looking up to the wall quickly.
"Aragorn, you must rest. You're no use to us half alive." Legolas said jokingly, yet serious.
"Aragorn!"
Aragorn, Legolas, Alejandro, and Alejandra all turn to see Eowyn running towards them. She stops right in front of Aragorn. The two cousins look at each other and jumped down, walking behind Aragorn and Legolas.
"I'm to be sent with the women into the caves." Eowyn said annoyed.
Alejandro turned to his cousin, who mouthed the words 'oh my god!' and rolled her eyes. He just simply smiled, shaking his head.
Aragorn nods. "That is an honorable charge."
"To mind the children, to find food and bedding, when the men return. What renown is there in that?" Eowyn argued, getting mad.
"My lady, a time may come for Valor without renown." Aragorn said patiently. "Who then will your people look to in the last defense?"
"Let me stand at your side." Eowyn said desperately.
"It is not in my power to command it." Aragorn said sadly.
Before Eowyn could argue back, Alejandra stepped forward.
"Listen to your uncle! The villagers need someone to look up to. Your uncle is handling this battle. And your brother is out in the wild, maybe coming this way, maybe not. Your people need you now!"
Eowyn glares at Alejandra. "Why are you going to this battle and I am not?! You are a woman! Why cannot I fight along side you!?"
Alejandra sighs, shaking her head. "Because I have experience in battle. I have fought along side my cousins and friend against thousands of Uruk-hai's AND Orcs! I've seen death's face so many times, it has become familiar to me. No one should ever see it, may it be man or woman." With that said, Alejandra walks away with Aragorn and Legolas behind her.
Alejandro stood behind. "Eowyn." Eowyn looks up at him. "The battle that is coming is one battle you do not want to face." Alejandro smiles and walks away, but stops to the side of her. "But, no one has to know of your secret identity at the last war that is coming very soon." He whispered and walked away.
Eowyn looks back to him, considering his saying and turned into the caves. She braved herself for what was to become inside.
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Inside, soldiers gave out dull, but sharp enough blades to the men who where to fight. Aragorn looks at one and throws it down, walking away.
"Farmers, farrier, stable boys." Aragorn shook his head. "Those are no soldiers." He says, standing next to Legolas.
"Most have seen too many winters." Said Gimli, looking around.
"Or to few." Alejandro agrees, walking next to Gimli.
Legolas nods in agreement stubbornly. He looks at them, narrowing his eyes. "Look at them. They're frightened. I can see it in their eyes."
The whole room quiets down, all turning to Legolas, who turns around, but looks back to Aragorn and Alejandro.
Legolas then starts to speak in Elvish, considering it was best for him right now. "And they should be! Three hundred, against ten thousand!"
Aragorn looks around, then back to Legolas, also speaking Elvish. "They have more hope of defending themselves than at Edoras."
"Aragorn!" Legolas frowns and continues to speak in Elvish. "They cannot win this fight! The are all going to die!"
Aragorn walks forward, and yells in English. "Then I shall die as one of them!"
Aragorn walks away, anger from what he was hearing. Legolas was about to go after him, but both Alejandro and Gimli grab his arm.
"Let him go, lad." Gimli and Alejandro let him go. "Let him be."
Legolas, not knowing what to do for the rest of the time, walked away, heading towards his room.
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Legolas walked down the hallway, wanting to rest for a while. As he passed Alejandra's room, she abruptly stopped in front of the open door, looking inside. Alejandra was in her room, pacing back and forth. She had her arms crossed over her stomach, lightly scratching her left arm.
'I can't believe it! Saul, my own PRIMO!' Alejandra stopped pacing, standing in the middle of the room. 'He's been the one telling Adam our destination! Our plans! That's how Adam could always find us! Defeat us!' Alejandra shook her head. 'Nothing but a damn traitor!' !')
Legolas walked inside, putting a hand on her shoulder. Alejandra gasped, grabbed the arm and pulled out her dagger at the same time, pointing the tip at Legolas neck. Seeing the surprise look of the Elf in front of her, Alejandra quickly let him go, blushing a bit.
"I am so, SO sorry Legolas! I thought--"
Legolas shook his head, rubbing his wrist. "Do not worry about it. I should have not startled you."
Alejandra smiled, frowning a bit embarrassed. "So, what brings you here?" Alejandra indicated Legolas to sit, which he did, nodding his head in thanks.
"I saw you pacing and knew that you need someone to talk to." Legolas said softly, tilting his head to the side.
Alejandra sighed, nodding her head. She put her head into her hands, her elbows resting on her knees. "I'm just still so shock that my cousin, my COUSIN!" Alejandra scoffed, looking up. "A traitor!" Alejandra shook her head. "I mean," Alejandra was loss of words.
"It just does not seem right. That your own flesh and blood would do such a thing." Legolas whispered.
"Yes! It is not right. But," Alejandra shook her head, "I guess you just can't tell a person by their appearance no matter how long you knew them." Alejandra looks out her still open door. "It's dark. We must go get ready."Legolas nods in agreement and stands. "I'll meet you soon. I have my weapons here."
"Very well." Legolas closes the door behind him.
"Damn you Saul. Damn you!"
Standing up, Alejandra attached all her weapons on to her, feeling a bit unease. Sighing, Alejandra walked out and towards the front, wondering where Saul went.
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Night has came too quickly for few, or not quickly enough. Aragorn watched the men go into position from up on the wall, to the bottom. Looking to the left, Aragorn sees a boy no older than 15 years old looking around, holding his sword.
"Give me your sword."
The boy turns and walks up to Aragorn, handing him his sword.
"What is your name?"
The boy hesitated but answered nonetheless. "Haleth, son of Hama, my lord." Haleth watches Aragorn inspect his sword. "The men are saying we will not live out the night." Aragorn looks up to the boy. "They say that it is hopeless."
Aragorn stands up, and starts to swing the sword around, feeling it's balance. Aragorn then holds the sword in front of him, the tip pointing upwards, turning Haleth..
"This is a good sword," Aragorn hands the sword back now to a boy with hope. "Haleth, son of Hama." Aragorn puts a hand on Haleth's left shoulder, looking to the boy. "There is always hope."
The boy smiles and walks away. Alejandra, who was nearby, smiled, walking up to Aragorn who was about to go get ready.
"That was very nice of you." Alejandra whispered.
Aragorn looked at her confused. "What?"
"What you did to that boy. It was nice." Alejandra said, smiling brighter.
Aragorn merely shrugged. "He seemed very young to really understand things."
Alejandra stopped, making Aragorn stop, looking at her. "And you help him bring back hope that these men need."
Alejandra walked away, Aragorn smiling faintly after her form. He walked inside, to get ready. Alejandra looked right to left, trying to spot Saul anywhere but with no such luck. Walking up to a soldier at the gate, Alejandra tapped his shoulder.
"Excuse me, have you seen my cousin? Saul Hernandez?"
The soldier nodded his head. "Yes my lady. He went to go get help. He said that is what the king told him to do."
Alejandra eyes widen, realizing what Saul really was doing. Turning around quickly, Alejandra ran towards the entrance, hoping to find her other cousin.
'This isn't good! This isn't good!'
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Aragorn looked around for his sword, only to have someone giving it to him. He looks up to see Legolas, and nods his head in thanks.
"We have trusted you this far, you have not led us astray. Forgive me. I was wrong to despair."
Aragorn smiles, "(Elvish) There is nothing to forgive, Legolas."
Aragorn and Legolas smile and turn to see Gimli walking in front of them, holding up the bottom part of the metal dressing. As Alejandro walks down from another room, tying up his sword to his belt.
"We had time, I'd get this thing adjusted." Gimli said, dropping it.
Legolas, Aragorn, and Alejandro raises their eyebrows in amusement.
"It's a little tight across the chest."
Legolas and Aragorn nod, holding back smiles, while Alejandro's shoulders shake from holding in his laughter. But all that stops, as they hear Alejandra's voice of worry.
"Alejandro! Alejandro!"
Everyone looks to the stairs to see Alejandra running down the stairs, almost tripping on the last steps.
"༡Que paso?" Alejandro asked worriedly, holding his cousins by the shoulders. (What's wrong?"
"Saul!" Alejandra gasped. "No esta aqui!! He's gone! He's gone!" (He's not here!!)
"What!?" Alejandro's eyes widen, not knowing what to think.
Then, they all heard a horn being blown. Everyone looks at each other, Aragorn and Legolas frowning.
"That is no Orc horn!" Legolas said, running up the steps, followed by Aragorn, and Gimli.
Alejandra and Alejandro stayed back, knowing who it is.
"༡Que vamos a hacer?" Alejandra asked, not knowing what to do. (What are we going to do?)
"I don't know." Alejandro said truthfully.
A/N: I hoped you liked it! Please review!!!