Lithoniel: (In a really creepy voice) I'm back! (All my friends death glare me) Ok never mind, here's the next chapter. (Proceeds to back away from friends who are still death glaring.)

My POV

"SON OF A B-" I yelled, but was cut of when I fell over the cliff and struck a rock.

"Ow!" I yelled. We fell for what seemed an eternity, but then we hit the water. I quickly pulled out one of my dirks and slashed the straps holding us to the Warg, who sank to the bottom of the river. We swam up to the surface and gasped for air. I saw that Aragorn was struggling in his gear, but I found it easy to stay afloat, it took hardly any effort. 'It must be because I'm from the sea!' I thought to myself. I paddled towards Aragorn, but we were swept apart and all of a sudden a large rock loomed in front of me and my head cracked against it and I blacked out.

Nostariel's POV

We rode into the great fortress of Rohan in silence. My ankle had ceased throbbing, but my heart had been torn apart, I had just lost one of my best friends! Legolas helped me down and I limped towards Éowyn to tell her the news, for she and Aragorn had a certain…connection.

"My lady" Gimli and I said at the same time.

"Lord Aragorn and Lady Lithoniel, where are they?" she asked shakily.

"They fell." I said quietly. Tears brimmed in Éowyn's eyes and she turned away. I too turned away and limped into the arms of Legolas, whom I was getting to know very well. We walked to the top of the wall to join the king.

"Draw all our forces behind the wall. Bar the gate, and set a watch on the surround." He said.

"What of those who cannot fight? The women and children?"

"Get them into the caves. Saruman's arm would've grown long indeed if he thinks he can reach us here."

We all departed to our tasks, but I caught up with the king.

"My Lord, I must say I will not go into the caves with the others, I can fight. It's what I was trained for."

He looked at me for a moment considering what I had said and then nodded.

"Yes we will have need for the skills of the elves."

"Thank you my Lord." I said bowing then I joined Legolas in the hall.

Galadwen's POV

"Look there's smoke to the South!" I said to Treebeard and the hobbits. The latter climbed higher on Treebeard to get a better look.

"There is always smoke rising from Isengaurd these days." Treebeard rumbled.

I to sat a little higher and with my keen eyes I saw a massive army of monsters heading for what must be Rohan. I froze for a moment, wasn't that where Lithoniel said we were heading for? Oh my god!

"The war has started!" I said in dismay.

My POV

I groaned and opened my eyes. The sunlight was so bright I instantly closed them again. Then I sat bolt upright. What happened to Aragorn? I then relaxed as I remembered what happened in the movie and I looked to my left. Sure enough there was Aragorn and Brego the horse, was standing over him.

"Brego." I called softly and the horse trotted over to me. I snagged the reigns and walked over to Aragorn, who was in much worse shape then I was. I managed to escape with nothing, but a bump an a few bruises, but Aragorn was much worse. I gently shook him awake and helped him onto Brego and we galloped off to Helm's Deep. We had just arrived on the top of a hill when I saw a sight that made my blood run cold. A huge army of Uruk-Hai were heading for Helm's Deep just like the movie. There were thousands of them! I quickly urged Brego into a gallop. Evening was starting to fall when we finally came into view of Helm's Deep.

"Mae carnen, Brego, mellon nîn" I said patting Brego's neck. We stopped at the gates and they slowly opened. I could hear the amazed cries of those on the walls and I smiled and rode forward. Aragorn and I slid of the horse when I heard a cry of delight.

Nostariel's POV

Legolas and I were walking from the hall of Helm's Deep when I saw two people whom I thought was dead. I let out a cry of delight and ran forward. I stopped just in front of her a look of mock fury on my face as Legolas went to talk to Aragorn.

"I thought you were supposed to be dead!" I yelled.

"Hello to you too!" Lithoniel answered. I laughed and then tackled her to the ground in a fierce hug. I helped her up and we both laughed and next to us Legolas and Aragorn laughed to, but then a look of concern filled Lithoniel's face.

"I must speak with the King!"

My POV

"I must speak to the king!" I said urgently and ran into the Hall with Aragorn and smiled faintly when I saw the look on his face.

"My Lord we have returned, but we bear grave tidings." I said walking forward, "A great host of Uruk-Hai from Isengaurd approaches!"

"A great host you say?" Théoden said.

"All of Isengaurd is emptied." Aragorn said.

"How many?"

"Ten thousand strong at least." I said gravely.

"Ten thousand?" the king said in disbelief.

"It is an army bred for a single purpose." Aragorn said and Théoden gave him a questioning look.

"To destroy the world of men." I finished grimly, "they will be here by nightfall."

"Let them come!" Théoden said walking away. I followed him out to the walkway.

"I want every able bodied strong man and strong lad able to wield a weapon to be ready for battle by nightfall." He was saying, "we we'll cover the cause way from above. No army has ever breached the Deeping Wall, or set foot in the Hornburg."

I finally caught up with him and was about to speak when he stopped me.

"I know you want to fight right?" he said and I nodded, "then I see there is no stopping you or your friend so yes you may join the battle."

"Thank you my Lord." I said bowing and I left to help out with the fortifying and preparing for battle.

"Courageous maids they are." The king sighed, "I wish there were more like them."

Théoden turned to Aragorn who smiled and agreed with him.

"Just one thing, my Lord, they are no you maids, but 3000 year old elves from the Northern sea shores and forests."

The King looked shocked for a moment, but then smiled.

"Mayhap their experience will aid us."

"Yes, they are very skilled fighters."

"The Uruks 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, they come to destroy it's people!" Aragorn said now getting a bit frustrated.

"What would you have me do? 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." Théoden said

"Send out riders, my lord. You must call for aid."

"And who will come? Elves? Dwarves? We are not so lucky in our friends as you. The old alliances are dead."

"Gondor will answer."

"Gondor? Where was Gondor when the Westfold fell? Where was Gondor when our enemies closed in around us? Where was Gon… – No, my lord Aragorn, we are alone. Get the women and children into the caves."

And with that the King walked off to survey the work.

Galadwen's POV

We came to a clearing in the woods with a large stone in its center.

"We ents have not troubled with the wars of men and wizards for a very long time. But now something os going to happen that has not happened for an age! Ent Moot!" Treebeard said.

"What's that?" Merry asked.

"'Tis a gathering." He answered.

"A gathering of what?" I said curiously. All of a sudden there were strange noises coming from the woods behind me. I turned around to my shock to see more Ents coming out of the forest! They looked similar to Treebeard only they looked like they were different kinds of trees!

"Beech, oak, chestnut, ash... Good, good, good. Many have come. Now we must decide if the Ents will go to war."

I looked around me and the Ents were staring at the hobbits and me curiously. I shuddered with excitement!

Nostariel's POV

I was helping the other women and children into the caves when a soldier tapped me on the shoulder.

"Miss you must get into the caves." He said.

"No, I'm going to fight, just ask your King!" I said bristling.

"Sorry miss, but I cannot allow a young maid like you to-"

"First of all I'm not a young maid I'm like 3000 years old! Second of all I'm an elven warrior from the forests by the sea! I've fought more orcs then you can count laddie!" I yelled acting as tough as I could and it seemed to work because the guard backed down and left me alone.

"Well put!" said a voice behind me. I turned around to see Legolas standing there smiling. I blushed and said thank you. He winked and left to help out the others. 'God he's so sweet!' I thought to myself. I too then walked off to find something to do.

My POV

I was helping Aragorn inspect the recruits when Legolas walked in, shortly followed by Nostariel. We all looked at the recruits in dismay. Most of the men were far to old or young.

"Farmers, farriers, stable boys. These are no soldiers." Aragorn said sadly picking up a battered sword and inspecting it before throwing it back down.

"Most have seen to many winters!" Gimli said.

"Or to few. Look at them, they're frightened. I can see it in their eyes." Legolas said, "Boe a hûn: neled herain dan caer menig!"

"Si beriathar hýn. Amar nâ ned Edoras." Aragorn answered

"Aragorn, men i ndagor. Hýn ú-... ortheri. Natha daged aen!" Legolas said getting angrier by the second.

"Then I shall die as on of them!" Aragorn shouted. Everything went quiet and Aragorn stormed out. Legolas went to go after him, but Nostariel placed a hand on his shoulder and shook her head. She was speaking to him through her mind. Legolas sighed and nodded and then got back to work, Nostariel joining him, while I went to put on my battle gear. I had on tight black pants and knee high black boots, I also had a tight fitting green shirt, with loose triangle pointed sleeves with silver designs, under this I had a vest of chain mail which was pretty heavy. I strapped my sword belt on and thrust my sword and two dirks in. I grabbed my horn and slung it over my shoulder. Last but not least I donned my long hooded black cloak. I had just finished when Aragorn walked in and proceeded to don his battle gear. He saw me standing in the shadows and smiled. I smiled back shakily and he put a hand on my shoulder.

"Don't worry there is always hope." He said.

"I know!" I answered back confidently and I went off in search of Nostariel. I found her to getting ready for the battle. She saw me and smiled and I smiled back helping her get ready.

"Well look on the bright side, if we do die we'll take a hell of lot of Uruks with us!" I said giving her a playful slap on the back that nearly knocked her flat. She straightened up and smiled. She was about to speak when there was a horn call from outside, that sounded almost like mine only a little sharper.

"That is no orc horn!" I yelled with delight and ran out to the gates with Nostariel following. When we reached the gates we saw lines of Lothlorien elves with long bows marching up the causeway. We made our way besides King Théoden and saw Haldir. He smiled and nodded to us and we bowed our heads back. Just then Aragorn and Legolas came running down the steps to join us. Aragorn gave Haldir a huge hug, welcoming and he and Legolas grasped each others shoulder. We made our way to the wall top. Legolas, Nostariel, Gimli and I stood amongst the elves and we could see the approaching mass of Uruks in the distance and we could hear their pounding footsteps. Gimli jumped up and down, trying to see over the wall.

"You could have picked a better spot!" he grumbled and we three elves smirked. Then Aragorn approached us.

"Your friends are with you Aragorn!" Legolas said. Then he noticed Nostariel's nervous look and he pulled her into a quick hug.

"Don't worry, your friends are here." He said comfortingly and that seemed to calm her down a bit.

"Let's hope they last the night." Gimli muttered. All of a sudden there was a flash of lightning and the rumble of thunder. The heavens opened up and it began to pour, making a pattering sound on all the armour we were wearing. The Uruks had now stopped outside and were issuing a war challenge. Gimli tried to jump again.

"What's happening out there?"

"Shall we describe it to you?" I said.

"Or would you like us to find you a box?" Legolas finished and Gimli laughed making me laugh to. I shifted my grip on the bow that had been lent to me, it was cool, but I preferred to sword fight. All of a sudden an old man lost his grip and the arrow hissed downward slaying one of the Uruk-Hai.

"Dartho!" yelled Aragorn.

The arrow caught the Uruk in the neck and he gave a strangled cry and fell to the ground. All around the other Uruks roared and snarled in anger. Then they charged forward! I fitted a shaft to my bow and prepared to fire. The battle of Helm's Deep had begun!

Lithoniel: Wow the suspense! I was going to start writing the battle scene this chapter, but it would've been to long so tune in next time to see what happens!

Translations:

Mae carnen, Brego, mellon nîn – well done Brego my friend.

Boe a hûn: neled herain dan caer menig! – They should be: three hundred, against ten thousand!

Si beriathar hýn. Amar nâ ned Edoras – They have more hope defending themselves here then at Edoras.

Aragorn, men i ndagor. Hýn ú-... ortheri. Natha daged aen! – Aragorn, we are warriors, they cannot win this fight! They are all going to die!