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From Chapter Two (Sorry some reviews came in late):
Kept-Secret- Soon enough for you? ;-)
Star-Stallion- I'm glad you like it a lot! Here's some more!
Babymeeko- Yea I always loved that quote too. I always thought that they didn't explain it enough in the movie, so I decided to describe it more thoroughly.
From Chapter Three:
Kept-Secret- You liked the speech? Good, cause I thought it was going to be too corny. Yea, the elves aren't coming! I thought it would make it more suspenseful. As for Legolas getting "hurt bad"...well...you'll just have to wait and see!
Spork Princess- Grand name! I'd be glad to check out your fics. Here's your update!
Lady Lenna- Battle scenes are so fun, to read and to write! Glad you liked the speech too. I tried to update as soon as I could, so here goes!
Star-Stallion- Wow, you liked the speech too! Stirring...good adjective...might be useful...
jogreenleaf- Thanks! Wow, that's so kind of you. And sorry this update is so late.
warrior of the shadow- Ask and you shall receive. :-D
Author's Notes: I'm very sorry for the long delay...I've had a hectic summer what with moving one of my brothers into college and performing with my band. It's been difficult, but I finally got back into my groove and I'm finishing this! I'm determined! Again, sorry for the delay.
Also, this chapter contains small references to my previous story, "The Peril of Mirkwood"...it's not necessary reading, but if you have read it (and do remember ANYTHING I wrote in it) then you'll notice them in here. Anyhow...I'm moving along...
Disclaimer: See first chapter for full disclaimer.
Chapter Four: Mab le i Nagor (The war is upon you)
"Pendraid!" Ladders
Legolas turned, hearing Aragorn's cry, and watched as large ladders alighted upon the edge of the helm's wall. Arrows darted past his head as he notched an arrow and aimed at the ropes.
It was a direct hit. The ladder lurched to one side, and the other rope broke in turn. The Orcs and Uruk-Hai screeched in alarm as they fell towards the earth. A booming crash ensued as their bodies were crushed.
Legolas smirked a bit. That would count for nearly a dozen! His count now stood firm at 34.
He swiftly turned and slaughtered yet another Uruk-Hai.
35
An oncoming Warg was slain when his twin Elven blades met it's knees, knocking him to the ground. Legolas finished him off with a quick blow to the chest.
36
Two Orcs hobbled in his direction. Their swords were gripped with fierce intensity. They came at Legolas for Elf blood. Before they could even utter a noise, Legolas stabbed them through.
38.
"Legolas!"
The Elf turned at the sound of his name. Aragorn was calling for his aid.
"Dago han!" Bring him down Aragorn pointed to an Uruk-Hai, carrying a torch and running towards the base of the wall.
Although Legolas did not know the threat of this single Uruk-Hai, he headed towards an area where he could aim. In doing so, he killed one more Orc. 39.
He arrived at the edge of the wall and aimed at the running Uruk-Hai. He shot his first arrow.
He missed it completely.
"Dago han, Legolas!" Bring him down, Legolas.
I am trying! Legolas thought as he aimed once again. This time, the arrow lodged itself in the arm of the Uruk. He cursed himself.
"Dago han!"
Come on, you blasted Elf. You haven't even reached 40 yet and I am pushing 50! Gimli's voice taunted in his head.
He aimed and fired for the last time.
It struck the Uruk-Hai directly in the shoulder. However, it ran ever the more diligently, hurtling itself and the last few steps and throwing himself at his target: a large pile of barrels at the base of the wall.
The explosion was deafening. It was almost as if time had suddenly halted, and the world now traveled in slow motion. There was no sound, only a distant ringing that sung silently in his ears. Legolas felt the ground lift up beneath him; he felt his body being flung into the air. The feeling would have been exhilarating if not for the perilous circumstances. A deep emptiness filled his body. He knew that this must be fear...perhaps even terror.
Legolas had always heard that your life flashed before your eyes right before being faced with death. He had never believed it before, but now, thousands of memories fleeted through his mind: his first meeting with Aragorn, the death of his brother, the years of absence of his father, the time he broke his arm when being pushed by Galenhil out of a tree. A thousand years of memories crossed his mind in but a matter of seconds.
Reminded of all these memories, he almost forgot he was falling. He was facing the ground as he fell, and it slowly inched towards him. He wondered why it took so long to die.
Instantly, time came back to its normal speed. Legolas felt his hair rippling behind him in the wind. His stomach churned and the fear came back to him. Legolas felt the urge to scream, but chose to hide his weakness. He wanted to die still holding his pride.
Legolas closed his eyes as he connected with the ground. He felt a sharp pain on his forehead, and felt no more. The last thought he had before slipping into unconsciousness was that death was not as painful as he had thought...
Don't kill me...I had to end it here. Remember, I'm evil!