~*~ Last Time on So Far Away ~*~
Meanwhile, upon the slope just outside of Helm's Deep Aragorn, Gandalf, Theoden, and Eomer sat upon their horses looking towards the Mountain of Fire in this distance.
"Sauron's wrath will be terrible, his retribution swift. The battle of Helm's Deep is over, the battle for Middle-Earth is about to begin. All our hopes now lie with two little hobbits. Somewhere in the wilderness..." Gandalf whispered.
"Yes, Lord Aragorn?" Ainawen stated, flushed and panting from the lack of oxygen from Legolas and her makeout session."I was coming to tell you two that Theoden has ordered you, Ainawen, and your friends along with Haldir to lead the people back to Edoras. Legolas is to come with myself, Gimli, Gandalf, Eomer, and Theoden to Isengard." Aragorn replied."But why can't I go with you?" Ainawen asked, a growl ready to escape from her lips."Because King Theoden has ordered you to help with the people, Eowyn isn' even coming. So please, go with the people and protect them." Aragorn begged.
Legolas pleaded to his love, his blue eyes begging her not to do anything rash like lash out at the King with words as sharp as knives."Fine, only because you want me too." Ainawen pouted and went to go get ready to leave.
Legolas and Aragorn went to find Gandalf to tell them that they were ready to leave.
Getting upon their horses, the men began to gallop towards Isengard, and to travel through the old forest of Fangorn. Going slowly, weaving through the trees and watching them for any sign of movement. As they drew closer they could hear the all familar laughter of two young hobbits. Coming out form the forest, with Gandalf in the lead, more laughter follwed the hobbits as their eyes brightened at the sight of their arrival.
Meanwhile, Ainawen and Annonia were talking in elvish catching up on things as the others just watched in confusion. Only Haldir undterstood what they were saying and laughed at the confused looks the women who helped with the battle were giving to the woman who saved his life, and the Lady of the Golden Wood's grandaughter.
"What in the hell are they saying?" Uranus growled."How should I know!" Mina added."Amy, do you have any idea on what Trista and Serena are saying?" Raye asked her blue haired friend."No, I'm sorry Raye but I do not. And its not Serena anymore its Ainawen, and Trista is Annonia here." Amy replied.
Haldir ignored what the women were arguing about and just continued to stare at the beauty ahead of him. Her dark colored skin and maroon eyes, they held wisedom and pain. Just like his. All of these women held that, even Lady Ainawen. Well that was of course expected from her immortality. But from the Lady known as Annonia, he did not expect that from her.
Her beauty was like no other, he couldn't help but feel attracted to her.
By the end of the second day, the refugees had arrived to their homes in Edoras. Eowyn had led the Sailor Soldiers, Lady Ainawen, and Lord Haldir to their rooms while they waited for Theoden, Gandalf, Gimli, Legolas, Eomer, and Aragorn to return. By the fourth day, they had finally arrived. And in return Theoden held a Celebration for the winning battle at Helm's Deep. Everyone was dressed elegantly in honor of those who were dead. Each person held a drink of ale or whatever they drank. Eowyn walked up to Theoden and handed him a golbet and he signaled everyone to stand."Tonight we remember those who gave their blood to defend this country, Hail the victorious dead!" Theoden announced."Hail!" and the men and women raised their mugs or goblets to their lips and drank.
Ainawen was with the hobbits laughing as they got drunk and getting up onto the table dancing to the fiddle. As that was going on Gimli and Legolas resulted into a drinking game which Legolas won. Annonia and Haldir were getting to know each other betteri na dark corner to where they could be alone, just like they liked it. Amara, Michelle, Raye, Hotaru, Amy, Mina, and Lita were all laughing merrily and drinking away. Ainawen smiled as she thought how lucky they were that they survived."Thank Valor.." she whispered and watched the hobbits begin to sing, holding their mugs high as the danced and sang."Oh, you can search far and wide, you can drink the whole town dry. But you'll never find a beer so brown. But you'll never find a beer so brown than the one we drink in our hometown! You can keep your fancy ales, you can drink 'em by the flagon! But the only brew for the brave and true... COMES FROM THAT GRREN DRAGON!" Merry Pippin clanked thier mugs together and drank the liquid greedily and laughed aimlessly.
"Oi! Ainawen, you should sing a song!" Merry stated, grinning goofily."Yes, you should sing, you are a wonderful singer!" Pippin agreed."No, no not tonight little ones." Ainawen held up her hands and laughed."Pleaseeeeeeeee." Pippin begged and jumped form the table to cling to her feet. Ainawen sighed and nodded."Fine.." she knew she was going to regret this."YAY!" Pippin grinned and sat down pulling Merry down as well to listen."Okay.. umm." ainawen shifted nervously and began to think of what to sing.
"Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
Night is falling
You've come to journey's end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore
Why do you weep?
What are these tears upon your face?
Soon you will see
All of your fears will pass away
Safe in my arms
You're only sleeping
What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home
And all will turn to silver glass
A light on the water
All souls pass
Hope fades
Into the world of night
Through shadows falling
Out of memory and time
Don't say
We have come now to the end
White shores are calling
You and I will meet again
And you'll be here in my arms
Just sleeping
What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home
And all will turn to silver glass
A light on the water
Grey ships pass
Into the West" Ainawen finished her song.
Everyone began to clap and cheer, she just blushed and bowed her head to hide it. Legolas smiled and walkedu p behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist."Beautiful." he whispered and pulled her towards the double doors that lead into the hallway and headed towards their room.