Chapter Nine: Behind Me At All Times

Rei felt the long grass brush against his finger tips as he walked through the open field. His mind was in such a daze, his vision clouded as slowly the field changed into a great royal hall, the only light where from the burning candles that seemed to float around the room. Rei looked around the room, it looked so familiar to him, the dark stone which hid so much natural light with its darkness. Suddenly a figure walked out from the darkness, a tall figure, a man, perhaps an elf? His robes where of pure white, golden blond hair falling down the figures back. His face was was very handsome, though was hidden within the shadows. Rei couldn't help but stare in awe, he knew this man, he just couldn't understand how or where.

"My beautiful Rei" the figures voice was soft and husky, and caused Rei to purr as it settled a warmth in his stomach. "How I miss you...my beautiful man" Rei blinked, several times in fact, tilting his head to the side in wonder, eyes narrowed as he stepped closer

The figure held his hand out, palm facing up. Hesitantly Rei reached out, his finger tips brushed against the figures palm. The eye of fire flashed in his vision and Rei quickly withdrew his hand as if the strangers hand burnt him.

The figure tensed as he was obviously angry with Rei's reaction. Suddenly the hall burst into flames and the figures white robes changed into jet black armour, the once beautiful face covered in a black helmet "You are mine and I will be damned if I let him take what is mine!" The voice filled with nothing but pure evil filled the flaming halls. Rei backed away cradling his hand against his chest.

The nekojinns back was quickly pressed against something hard, the vision of the hall faded as quickly as it appears, showing that he was still in the open field within the forest

"Rei?" A deep grumble came from behind him and Rei quickly spun around, coming face to face with Boromir, who's face was etched with concern, but was slowly turning in one of utter lust. Rei could see the darkness filling Boromir's eyes, causing Rei to back away

"Boromir stay away...this is not you" the nekojinns voice showed his fear and the more steps he took back the more Boromir followed. It happened so suddenly, the humans rough hands tugging Rei's hair as he pulled him in for a deep kiss, tongue pushed deep down his throat.

Rei let out a silent scream before he bit down on Boromir's tongue, causing the human to recoil cursing heavily. Rei didn't give the man a chance to recover as he hastily kicked him heavily within the crotch and ran through the forest, ignoring Boromir's cries , unsure if the man was back to his normal self or not.

The nekojinn hid within what once could of been a house, curled up in a corner, his heart beating rapidly as he hid for a little over half an hour. He was scared that he had lost the fellowship forever. Rei tensed as he heard footsteps outside the stoned building, they where heavy and rushed

"Rei?!" The panic voice of Aragon caused Rei to realise a breath he did not know he was holding.

"Rei...please where are you!" Aragorn's voice held much fear, he had been searching frantic for his beloved, he knew he should be looking for Frodo too, but the mer thought of loosing Rei was just unbearable, and the worry only grew when he noticed Boromir disappearance as well

"A-Aragorn?" The soft spoken voice was heard as he neared the half fallen stoned house. Aragon sprinted within the stone walls, his eyes locking upon the huddled figure in the corner. Aragon waisted little time to rush over and pulled the nekojinn within his arms, holding him tightly

"Melamin...what has happened?" Aragon asked pulling back, he looked upon his loves wide eyes, wide with fear, his hair out of place. Gently Aragon rested his forehead down against Rei's "Tell me melamin" he whispered softly, unable to stop the smile that formed upon hearing his loves purr

"T-the darkness has taken him...taken Boromir " Rei said in between purrs, Aragorn's aura soothing him greatly. Said male had tensed at the thought of what the man had done to his love. Before either one could speak a loud thump was heard outside.

"Stay here" Aragorn whispered to Rei who nodded and watched him leave. Rei waited a few minutes before he headed towards the exit, where he witnessed Frodo offering the ring to Aragorn

"Would you destroy it?" Frodo asked innocently, but Rei knew it was a test, a test to see Aragorn's loyalty. Rei couldn't help the smile that formed on his lips as he saw the man kneeling before the hobbit

"I would have gone with you to the end...into the fires of Mordor" Aragorn said softly, wrapping his hand over the hobbits, so Frodo's hand enclosed the ring. Rei could see the struggle in Aragorn, he could feel the pull that Aragorn felt, but he was so proud of him Frodo's shoulders sagged in relief "I know...Look after the others, especially Sam...he will not understand." The hobbit said gently, lifting his head up to lock eyes with Rei, it was that moment Rei realised at Frodo was to continue this journey alone. Rei nodded along with Aragon. There was a moment silence before Aragon quickly rushed to his feet, drawing his sword "Go Frodo!" He said and the three of us looked upon Frodo's sword which was shining the blue tinge. The hobbit was hesitant at first before he turned and quickly ran. Aragorn and Rei locked eyes before they were kissing each other deeply "Stay behind me at all times" Aragorn commanded breathlessly and Rei nodded pulling his sword out too, just as the first few orcs came from the trees.

Aragorn had taken out the first few orcs before they were too big of a number and ended up going past him. Rei tried his best to take many out and even with the help of Legolas and Gimli who came shortly afterwards it was still a difficult task. They cleared as many as they could, Rei struggling with a big orc for some time before Legolas aimed an arrow into the back of its neck. Rei spun around with his sword and perfectly sliced the orcs head clean off.

They soon where moving when they heard of Gondors horn, Aragorn the fastest of the four went a head. The elf, the dwarf and the nekojinn took care of any orcs they came across and when they arrived to were Boromir was they fell silent. It was too late. The Gondorian was dead