Zero to Nero

by Angmar2001

This story takes place between the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Movies. With the loss of the Battles of the Five Armies, Sauron is making sure that before he goes on the offensive again, that his allies have remained loyal. However, leaders of the Barrow Wights, Lartuen, plays a dangerous game by trying to benefit from both sides.

3. Chapter 2: The Blockade

Basikov left his mound the next day to meet his supposed love, Aowyna.

He arrived to her mound and smiled. The smile was genuine from the plae bony face with greasy black hair.

Aowyna said "I am glad to see you." Female Barrow Wights were often described as human females with extreme albinism. By the standards of most Barrow Wights, she was extraordinarily beautiful.

"Want to go to the market?" asked Basikov.

Aowyna said "I would love to, but I am low on gold."

Basikov said "Not to worry, as I always come prepared." and proceeded to hand her a few gold coins. She gave him a big smile.

The two started walking towards the market.

Aowyna said "It is a shame that there is barely any food."

Basikov whispered and said "It is because of the elves and their blockade against the lands."

Aowyna said "Let's leave the market, because we both have a lot to talk about."

The two walked into a forested area and sat down to talk.

Basikov said "I take it we are on the same page right?"

Aowyna said "Yes, we are. I have had a female friend who was critical of Lartuen and she had a huge sword slash on her back for being critical of our ruler. She survived but I do not advise starting any rebellion."

Basikov said "I agree sometimes I get angry about thinking about why we suffer. While most of the people our on the same page, you never know who you should and shouldn't trust."

Aowyna said "I agree, but you can always rely on me. Also may I please have one more gold coin, because I am worried that I won't have enough for what I want to buy."

Basikov said "Sure" and handed her a gold coin. Basikov walked off back to his mound.

She said "Thank you, many of us may be on the same page on Lartuen but when it comes to kindness, you're on your own page."

The Wight returned to his mound. The mound was like a small one room house. The bed was stone with long grass growing out of cracks acting as a blanket. There was chest for his gold, but not much else but his books covered by rocks to avoid them being seen. He sat on his small bed and realized something. As long as he keeps quiet about the situation in North Barrow Downs, he can live a tough but decent life. He has the love of his life and loyal friends. He may be degraded for not being soldier material and preferring to read, but he can enjoy his books behind the closed area of his mound.