Chapter 5

Over the next few months Ziya trained and helped with the battle preparations. She hardly ever saw her Witch-king anymore. Except for the occasional drink at the gathering room. But those had become rare as well. Word had reached them that the group with the ring bearer had reached Rohan and defeated Sarumons troops. More of Mordors troops were crossing the lands as they worked. But there had been word that they had been assaulted the day before by a group from Osgiliath.

Ziya pulled herself up onto the beast she had been given. She looked over to see the Witch-king in his new uniform. She saw him turn his face towards her and with a subtle nod of his head she pulled up her hood and urged the beast into flight. They flew for Osgiliath that day. Just the Witch-king and his second in command. Remnant had been glad to be relieved of that title due to his many years of carrying it. Together they flew towards the nearly destroyed fortress city of Osgiliath. They moved low and fast.

"Nazgul!" Ziya heard one man yell and flew towards him, her mounts claws outstretched and aiming for the man. He ducked in time and she cursed. Then she heard the screech that told her the ring had been found.

She saw as the two Hobbits fell to the ground, the Witch-kings creature yelling as it came away with empty claws. And arrow struck it in the chest and Ziya caught a rock that someone hand managed to throw to her height and threw it down, hitting the man on the head before following the Witch-king. They returned to Mordor as the ground troops made their way down the river. As soon as their mounts landed and they climbed down, Ziya walked over and carefully removed the arrow from the Witch-kings beast.

It was getting dark and the grounds were empty for once. The Witch-king snuck up behind her, placing his helmet down upon the ground. He reached forwards and grabbed her wrists, placing them over her chest and crossing them. She turned her head and smiled as his lips found her neck.

She leaned into the subtle kisses he placed on her neck before he stepped back and grabbed his helmet. She followed him, using her magic to blend into her surroundings. He opened the door and stepped into his quarters, leaving the door open just long enough for her to slip inside but not long enough for anyone to get suspicious.

"Later we must leave so that we may call for the troops from Minas Morgul by nightfall. Then we march for Minas Tirith." She reappeared and smiled.

"And then, my Witch-king. We will acquire the ring for Sauron." She had long before asked him what his name had been. He had not been able to recall. He removed his helmet and stepped forwards, his arms around her as he kissed her for the first time in months. She smiled and backed up slightly. Her legs hit the edge of the bed and she fell back, pulling him with her. He was removing the clasp on her cloak when a knock sounded at the door. She vanished and the Witch-king walked over, sitting at the table and looking over maps.

"Come in." The door opened and Remnant walked in. "Ah, Remnant."

"Yes, sir. I was sent here by one of the Orcs." Ziya listened closely from where she stood beside the bed.

"Do go on."

"The troops at Minas Morgul are ready." The Witch-king nodded.

"Ziya is asleep right now. I shall wake her soon so that we may leave." Remnant nodded and left the room. As soon as she was sure she heard the door close, she removed her cloak and reappeared, walking towards the Witch-king. He smiled and took her hand, pulling her into his lap. She glanced at the maps and then the Witch-king stood, holding her in his arms. As he walked she unfastened his cloak. He pulled off his gloves first as she smiled, her own gloves and shoes hitting the floor silently. She wound her arms around his neck and then pressed her lips against his. She felt as if she could sit like that forever. But to soon he pulled away and she took a much needed breath.

He smiled and placed light delicate kisses along her neck before she pulled his shirt over his head, running her hands down his chest. Her nails raked along his skin, causing him to smile against her neck. Her hands came back up and she stopped at his neck. "I love you, my king of Angamar." He smiled.

"And I love you my delicate Ziya." She smiled and he kissed her once more.

A couple hours later she was pulling on her shirt. When she finished dressing she vanished. They walked from the room and to hers. He knocked and opened the door. She snuck in and grabbed the goblet of blood, draining it of it's contents and then refilling it. As soon as both the pitcher and goblet were empty, she turned. "I am ready to leave for Minas Morgul. And then. To battle."

He smiled at her spirit. They walked down through the halls and then stopped outside beside their mounts. The other Nazgul were already waiting for them. They were to leave once they saw the signal from Minas Morgul. Ziya pulled herself onto her beast and it opened its wings. The Witch-king took flight and Ziya followed. Shortly before they reached the dead city Ziya saw something. The two Hobbits from Osgiliath had made well their travel. One of them stepped into the bridge. The city came to life, a beacon lighting and signalling the other Nazgul to take flight. The Witch-king landed on one side of the tower with Ziya at the other. It was from there that she saw the Hobbits. One of them holding his shoulder. It was the ring bearer. He was walking right into Mordor.

She prepared to say something as the doors opened. Over the marching feet, she knew no one else would hear her. As soon as the Witch-king took flight, she followed. And as she passed over the Hobbits she saw the Gollum creature. And he saw her as well.

Frodo, Sam and Gollum

"She rides with them to battle." Frodo heard the fear in Gollums voice.

"Who does Smeagul?" He pointed to the Nazgul who flew beside the Witch-king.

"She does. The witch who captured us." Frodo watched them fly.

"The same one Pippin stabbed?" Gollum nodded towards Sam.

"Yes! Yes that is her." He looked again to where she flew. "We never thoughts she'd be riding with them to war."

"And yet she does. Which leaves a path for us. Assuming she does not see us."

"Sees us she has. Nothing escapes her careful eyes. She sees nearly as much as the eye himself does. Perhaps even more." Frodo panicked for a minute as he watched her fly away, apparently not having alerted anyone.

"But why didn't anyone come after us then?" Sam looked to Gollum as they ascended the stairs.

"Because she does not feel the need to. She is not mindless as an Orc. She doesn't even have a ring." Sam looked shocked.

"She is there of her own free will?" Gollum nodded.

"Or she is tied there." Frodo spoke as he saw her turn and vanish from sight.

A/N: Yay! The chapter before the battle for Gondor! Enjoy! ~ Kitteh 01