Chapter 14
The Daughter of Aragorn
We continued to the Falls of Rauros. There we made our camp and I leaned against the trees. I watched the eastern shore carefully. Something did not feel right, it felt as though we were being followed, and not just by Gollum. I had learned he had been following us down the river.
"We cross the lake at nightfall. Hide the boats and continue on foot. We approach Mordor from the north." Aragorn said.
"Oh yes?"
I looked to Gimli.
"Just a simple matter of finding our way through Emin Muil? An impassable labyrinth of razor sharp rocks! And after that it gets even better!"
Pippin looked up a little scared.
"Festering, stinking marsh lands far as the eye can see."
"That is our road." Pippin looked upon him in fear. "I suggest you take some rest and recover your strength Master Dwarf."
"Recover my…."
I smiled and then Legolas walked over to Aragorn.
"We should leave now."
"No. Orcs patrol the eastern shore."
"It is not the eastern shore that worries me. A shadow and a threat has been growing in my mind. Something draws near, I can feel it." Legolas said.
So I had not been the only one who felt as though something was a miss. Gimli was still muttering about recovering strength. Merry drop another pile of firewood down and then looked around.
"Where is Frodo?"
I beg your pardon!?
I looked around frantically and then found Boromir gone. My eyes widened and I ran full speed into the woods. I knew the others had followed. I dared not call out for I knew there were less then savory creatures in this wood. Apparently Boromir did not think the same. For I heard him shouting angrily. After a while it stopped and I came to a halt. When I heard him again his words were not of anger, but of sorrow and realization. I found Boromir on the ground with his face in his hands.
"What have you done?" I asked.
He looked up and I walked forward slowly.
"Answer me Boromir!" I snapped.
"I tried to take the ring from him."
I knew this, yet I did not wish to believe it.
"You promised me Boromir! I should have known better!" I spat.
I held up my arm and Faeron landed upon it.
"~Find Frodo my friend. Be sure that he is safe.~" I whispered.
I lifted my arm and he took off. I looked at Boromir and somehow found myself unable to anger myself. I sighed and knelt down in front of him.
"I am sorry. I should have taken into consideration what the ring was doing to you." I said gently.
He looked at me with tears in his eyes. I took his hands and gave him a comforting smile.
"This is your test Boromir son of Denathor. Every path you have trod through wilderness through war…has led to this road. And I shall always hold you in high honor. Never shall I think you weak." I said.
As he opened his mouth to speak we heard sword clash. I stood up and looked in the direction of the sound.
"Boromir…..the time has come for you to redeem yourself to Frodo."
I turned and held out my hand.
"Fight with me. Help me protect them." I said.
A look of determination settled on his face and he took my hand. I nodded and then we raced off towards the fighting. Faeron soared above me and I knew he had not yet found Frodo. I had expected orcs to be attacking us, but I was wrong. These were worse then orcs. They were bigger, fouler and stronger.
"Uruk-hai."
I rushed forward.
"ELENDIL!"
I looked up and found Aragorn had leaped down onto the orcs. I shook my head and cut through all that I could.
"Gilraen find them! Find the hobbits!" Boromir shouted.
I nodded and ran off in search of them. Hobbits go light on their feet and are difficult to track. However the tracks I found were in a hurry and I found Merry and Pippin. Uruk-hai were surrounding them.
"Gurth goth rim Tel' Mithrim!" I cried.
I ran forward and beheaded the orc that was close to them.
"Get out of here! Go!"
"No we can…."
"I SHALL NOT ARGUE! GO NOW!" I ordered.
They ran off reluctantly and I continued to fight as hard as I could. Faeron would swoop down and claw their eyes and then I would finish them.
"~Faeron find Legolas! Go!~"
He flew off and I screamed in pain as my arm was cut. I kicked the uruk in the chest and then killed it. Only then did I hear the horn of Gondor. The horn of Boromir.
"Boromir!"
I slashed through two more uruks and then ran forward. His horn calls were becoming frantic. I ran as fast as I could, yet Uruk-hai delayed me. Suddenly the horn calls stopped altogether.
"NO!"
I tore through the trees and prayed I was not too late. I heard the cries of Merry and Pippin, and as I approached they grew faint. I arrived and found a large uruk preparing to shoot Boromir. My eyes widened and I rushed forward. I pushed the uruk away and stood in front of Boromir. He had taken three arrows in the chest. Rage surged through me and I glared at the uruk. He was called Lurtz.
"Now you shall deal with me!"
He ran forward growling and I swung at him. He proved to be a powerful foe. He pushed me back and grabbed my arm and squeezed. I screeched in pain and he laughed and threw me to the ground.
"Foolish half-breed!"
I looked up and found he come towards me.
"You would have done well to let the man die!" He snarled.
"I do not fear you!" I said.
He only laughed and I jumped up and attacked him. By now Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli had found me. The dared not interfere for risk of hurting me. I fought with strength I did not know I had. Images of my mother, grandfather, Legolas and Boromir and Gandalf flashed through my mind. Boromir was watching but was starting to fall back.
"NO!"
Lurtz hit my face with the hilt of his sword and I stumbled back. I turned and faced him. I took my hunting knife and threw it into his chest. He fell to his knees and I walked forward. I kicked him to the ground and placed my foot on his chest.
"I am a half-breed. But I have proved stronger then any foe!" I looked….at my father. He had such pride in his eyes. I smiled and then turned to Lurtz. "…..now you shall know that your death came at the hand of the Daughter of Aragorn! Son of Arathorn! The scion of westernesse kings!"
I took my sword and drove it through his black heart.
*Death to the foes of the Grey Company!
