Love conquers Everything

HELMS DEEP

Arwen was sitting on the stairs, looking out into the distance. Legolas was really concerned about her. He had tried to give her some food, but she refused to eat. She had been sitting on the stairs the entire day. He bent down and said gently, “you know, it’s getting a little cold. Do you wish to go inside and get some sleep? I can keep watch if you want?”

But she only shook her head.

He continued with serious voice, “What do you think Aragorn would do if he found you like this? You know he would disapprove. You want to give him more guilt when he fines you. He is probably terrified of how you are faring already.”


“Then the first thing he will see when he enters the fortress shall be me.”

Legolas knew it was useless. She could be so stubborn sometimes.


“Fine, but sitting here, wont make him come any faster.

S
he didn’t answer.

Eowyn had been keeping herself busy with organising the food supplies. She had tried to not think of Aragorn the entire day; and was also avoiding Arwen. She didn’t know how Arwen was faring, and she didn’t want to find out. She just couldn’t believe that Aragorn was dead. No, Aragorn was a strong willed man and had very good skills. He probably survived the fall and was on his way to the fortress this moment. She should have some patients. She grabbed a fruit basket and walked down the stairs to another man in charge. On her way she could see Arwen sitting on the stairs, looking out in the distance with empty eyes. A sudden feeling of guilt built in Eowyn´s stomach. She averted her eyes quickly and tried to focus on something else.



OUTSIDE HELMS DEEP

Aragorn could see the contour of the fortress in the distance. A quick smile of relief showed on his face before quickly disappearing. He had to find Arwen, and warn King Théoden about the army that approached. He had to hurry.

When he rode along the path to the gate, he could hear someone yell to open the gate. He rode inside and was greeted by a group of people screaming that he was a live and staring at him in disbelief! He got off Brego and turned around to look for a familiar face. Before he knew it he was knocked out of air, as strong arms enfolded him. All he noted was dark looks as his enfolder’s face was bared into his chest, quietly sobbing.


“Shhh melda. I’m fine. Please don’t cry!”


“They said you fell,” came the muffled answer.


”Well I haven’t. If I had, do you think I would have been standing here right now?”


He put his arms around her and held her tight trying to comfort her as much as possible.


“Melda, I have to go. I need to talk to the king”


“I’m going with you. I’m never letting you out of my sight again!”


Aragorn looked down at her beautiful face, wet with tears and smiled softly. He wiped her tears away and offered her an arm. Together they made there way to the hall.

As they walked, they were seen by Eowyn. Eowyn could feel her anger rise. Here she had walked around, worried and grieving and when he finally shows up he doesn’t even bother to great her? No, it’s not his fault she thought. It’s Arwens fault. She could for Valars sake let the poor man breath. The man had barley walked through the doors and she was already all over him! But there will be a change to that. She’ll just wait and see.

When Aragorn reached the door to the hall he let go of Arwen He stepped inside and he could hear the sharp breath of air that escaped the king and his men. He gave them a weak smile and stepped forward, followed by Arwen.


“My Lord, I fear I have terrible news. A great host is approaching the fortress as we speak.”


“A great host you say? How many?”


“Ten thousand at least.”


“Ten thousand?”


They have only one purpose,” Aragorn paused and then continued, “to destroy the world of men. They’ll be here by nightfall.”

The king stared at him in disbelief and then turned around abruptly.


“Let them come then.” He walked outside to the gate and stood outside it, staring at the distance.


“No enemy has ever set a foot inside the fortress. They will burn and destroy as much as they will. Within these walls we will outlast them,” the king said.



“They didn’t come here to destroy Rohan’s villages. They came here to destroy its people, until its last child.” Aragorn tried to explain.


“And what will you have us do? Look at my men! There courage hangs on a threat of a knife.”


“Call for aid my Lord.” Aragorn suggested.


“And who will answer? Elves? Dwarfs?” The King cast a glance at Arwen and Gimli. “We are not as lucky as you,” he continued.


“Gondor will answer!”


“Gondor? Where was Gondor when the West Folde burned? Where was Gondor when the enemy closed up around us? Where was Go…No my Lord Aragorn. We are alone.” And with that, the king took his leave.


Aragorn looked back at Arwen and she could see the sadness in his eyes.


“It’s not you’re fault Estel. If anyone should be blamed it’s Saruman. Don’t despair my love, at the king’s harsh words,” she tried to comfort.


“I won’t,” he said and turned around. “But I need to be by myself for a while”


“As you wish love,” was all she said.


And with that, Aragorn left and walked back to the hall. He suddenly stopped at the calling of his name.


“Lord Aragorn!”


He turned around and saw Lady Eowyn running toward him. He waited, and when she reached him, he gave her a smile and said:


“Greetings my Lady! I’m glad to see you well”


“I think that that would be my line.” she asked him with a smile. “I’m after all not the one who fell of a cliff,” she explained.


“True. But it doesn’t mean that I’m not glad to see that you are all right,” he said.


At this Eowyn smiled and nodded.


“I’m fine. Thank you for asking,” she said and looked down. Then she looked up again into his eyes with curiosity.


“The guards say that there will be a battle soon. Something about an army approaching. Is that true?”


“I fear it is,” Aragorn stared walking again and Eowyn walked next to him.


They walked in silence for a while before Eowyn spoke.


“Do you think we are going to win?”


“I don’t know. Well just have to wait and see.”


“I saw Arwen before. She was really upset about the news of your fall.


At this, Aragorn said nothing, but Eowyn could feel his discomfort about talking about Arwen being upset.


“But I did my best to comfort her.” The words escaped Eowyns mouth before she had the chance of thinking of them.


Aragorn looked at her, and then smiled. “Thank you,” was all he said. But it was enough for Eowyn to fly on clouds.


“You will have to excuse me now my Lady, but I have things to attend to.” Aragorn took his leave, but not before giving her another smile.


Eowyn was flying. Finally things were going as she had planned. It wouldn’t take long before Aragorn would be hers. She didn’t think that much about the lie she had told. No one would discover it anyway. And it didn’t hurt to let Aragorn think that she liked Arwen.