A/N Again, I haven't read the books, so if this story doesn't match the books, that would be way, so stop telling me they don't match!
They left the line of trees as Gandalf whistled. A white horse ran up to them. They mounted their horses and set out for Edoras. They rode through the night. Nira put all her weapons into the pouch at her waist save a bow and arrow. Upon their approach, Gandalf explained.
"Edoras and the Golden Hall of Meduseld. There rules Théoden, King of Rohan whose mind is overthrown. Saruman's hold on the king is now very strong. Be careful what you say. Do not look for welcome here."
They rode into the city and to the castle gates. The city lay in ruins. Before they could enter the hall, they were stopped by a guard. The guard looked at Nira with a flash of lust in his eyes. Legolas nonchalantly stepped in front of her.
"We cannot allow you before the king so armed, Gandalf Greyhem," the guard told the quintet. "By order of Gríma Wormtongue."
Gandalf nodded and Aragorn, Legolas, Nira, and Gimli handed over their weapons. They began to enter, but were stopped again.
"Your staff," the guard said.
"You would not part an old man of his walking stick," Gandalf insisted.
They were entered into the hall, and Gandalf spoke to the king. Nira watched the other guards watching them, many not taking their eyes from her. She sent them glares.
"I told you to take his staff," Gríma snapped at the guards. "Take the wizard's staff."
The guards rushed forward toward Gandalf. Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas kept them at bay. Five of the guards rushed at Nira, in hope of being able to do something to her. Before the other three had taken down one, all five of hers were on the ground unconscious, without magic. They watched as Saruman fought to keep control of the king. Nira smiled slightly as the king returned to his unpossessed self.
Éowyn led Nira to a chamber and helped her bathe and change. She tightened the back of the black dress that matched hers. Nira gasped as Éowyn pulled the strings to tighten the back.
"I didn't even dress like this when I was with the elves," Nira said.
The women walked into the thrown hall to find two children almost dead with exhaustion. Nira hurried over to the boy and gently gave him water. She handed a glass of the cool, clear liquid to the girl, who took it gratefully. She pulled out a knife and cut off the boy's shirt, looking for injuries. She healed a long scratch on his chest. His eyes fluttered open, and he smiled at her.
She helped him sit up and gave him more water, before giving them food. Legolas took Nira's hand. After the king made his decision, Legolas pulled Nira to her chamber. She tried to untie the back of her dress without success. She froze as she felt warm hands touch she neck. Legolas kissed her shoulder lightly, as he loosened the back of her gown.
She closed her eyes as he touched her back as the skin was exposed. He pulled her to face him and kissed her. She pushed off his shirt without any complaint from Legolas and moved toward the bed. He stretched out on the bed, pulling her against him. She rested her head on his chest as he ran him finders lightly down her back, until they fell asleep.
Early the next morning, Legolas, Gimli, Aragorn, and Nira prepared for the trek to Helm's Deep. Nira, in traveling clothes, ran her horse back and forth within the line of people. When she saw people who needed help she would give them food or water or heal their wounds. When they stopped to camp, Nira and Legolas sat together against a rock. Legolas wrapped his arms around Nira and kissed her neck as they watched the stars.
The next day, they took their positions. Nira rode slowly, while Legolas scouted in front of the group. Nira watched him with her enhanced vision, making sure he didn't need anything.
Legolas stood at the front of the group as two soldiers rode passed him. He ran to help them as they were attacked by orcs. Nira's horse reared as she urged her horse toward the charging orcs. Legolas jumped onto the horse with Gimli.
Nira shot arrows at the wargs. She turned to see Gimli under one of the dead wargs and used magic to push it off him. The attack group finished off the orcs, and Nira, Gimli, and Legolas looked for Aragorn. Nira joined Legolas and Gimli as they searched the churning water of the river of Aragorn.
The king insisted that they leave for Helm's Deep. Nira, Legolas, and Gimli glared at him as he rode away. Nira found her horse and mounted it, extending a hand to Legolas, pulling him up behind her. Gimli took a horse to himself.
Legolas rested his chin on Nira's shoulder, wrapping his arms around her waist. She felt a tear fall onto her neck and ignored it. She knew Aragorn and Legolas had been very good friends. He didn't need to be battered by words as well as memories.
"I am glad you are safe, Nira," Legolas whispered, kissing her cheek.
A/N Tell me what you thought. Review. I hope you liked the chapter even though it was a bit slow.