Grimma worm tongue and new feelings.
A/N : This took awhile to do because I was so busy so sorry for the delay but here is the chapter and I hope you enjoy it!
Hooves thundered, the wind blew fast but not as fast as Andrea felt they were going. A night ago they had stopped to water the horses and now Andrea sat in front of Gandalf. She was tired and now and then her head would nod but she would snap back up looking around. '' Rest Andrea , you have earned it and you will need it.'' Gandalf said over the wind. '' I will not let you fall.'' He added. This made Andrea relax as she decided she might as well. In a few seconds she was fast asleep her head against the old man. Gandalf smiled and looked ahead once more, the horses never stopping. Gandalf was very proud of Andrea, not once had she ever complained about the harsh conditions they had got themselves into through the whole journey. She had simply smiled and that was a good thing, for it lifted all of their spirits. Gandalf had not only noticed this but also noticed how protective Gimli , Aragorn and Legolas had become over her. The Elf prince especially he had noticed. Over the journey he saw the little argument they had and was afraid they might argue through the entire journey. But now it seemed the opposite. They seemed very close now , very good friends for he noticed in Fangorn how Legolas stayed close to her. '' Hmmm interesting...'' Gandalf mused to himself looking down at the sleeping Andrea. Andrea slept peacefully even though Shadowfax would make a small turn or go over hills now and then. The sound of the hooves she could not hear in her sleep for she dreamed of her home and all that filled her ears were the sounds of birds and water falls. And in the distance she could hear her sister singing. Walking forward Andrea walked the halls she new so well till she finely found her sister singing while sitting on a bench looking into the gardens. Andrea smiled and nocked on one of the pillars sending echoes around the room. Arwen turned around and looked towards Andrea and smiled quickly standing up and ran towards her and embracing her tightly. Andrea returned it smiling. '' I wish I was with you right now.'' Andrea said pulling away from her sister and looking sadly at her. Arwen shook her head smiling. '' You are here, but in spirit through your dreams.'' Andrea looked a little confused and then smiled slightly. '' Is that how you keep in contacted with Aragorn?'' Arwen blushed looking at the floor smiling and nodded. Andrea smirked slightly before looking around. '' I thought you would have left...into the west.'' Arwen looked at her sister shaking her head. '' I would never leave Aragorn or you!'' She said taking her sisters hands and looking into her eyes showing truth. Andrea looked at her and smiled sadly. '' But what if you do? What if Ada makes you to leave. '' She said taking her hand out of Arwen's' and walking over to the bench siting down. '' I would still refuse, I cannot leave you without saying goodbye and I wouldn't leave you or Aragorn....I cant I just cant.'' She said sitting next to Andrea. '' I miss this place.'' She/Andrea said looking around. Arwen smiled taking her sisters hand again. '' But as much as a miss home a miss peace, the peace Middle Earth used to have....which is why I will stay on this quest, I will not rest till it is done.'' Arwen sighed sadly. '' I fear for you , you know.'' Arwen said looking at Andrea. Andrea looked at her sister confused. '' Why you have no reason to, I have trustworthy and loyal friends by my side.''' ''' It is not that I doubt you safety with them, but in battle......what if you decide to join? We both know that this will not end without a war.'' Andrea nodded. Arwen sighed once more while putting one of her hands on Andreas shoulder. '' Just promise me you wont join if there is a battle.'' Andrea smiled putting her hand on Arwen's. '' No promises, but I will promise to help others in need away from the battle field until I am need on the field it self.'' Arwen sighed but smiled. '' I guess that will do for now.'' Andrea laughed. Everything then began to fade around her, and Andrea looked a little shocked. '' What is happening?'' She asked a little alarmed. '' Your waking up , until next time we meet dear sister.'' Arwen's voice grew fainter and fainter. Andrea eyes slowly opened when she realized they were entering a gate. '' Were are we?'' Andrea asked as her eyes adjusted to the light. '' Edoras.'' Gandalf replied. '' Edoras..'' She said to herself and sat up in the saddle. Her dream about her sister had seemed so short. Looking around she noticed people all wearing black and starring at them. Some had sorrowful faces some others had slightly angry and unwelcoming. '' You could find more cheer in a graveyard.'' Andrea heard Gimli say, And she had to agree. Looking back at the others she saw Aragorn looking towards the giant house. Looking she saw a lady dressed in white looking down at them. '' Who is that Gandalf?'' She asked. '' Who is who?'' Gandalf asked. '' That women.'' Andrea said pointing. But when she looked back the women was gone. '' She's not there any more.'' '' Who's not there?'' Gandalf asked. '' Nothing I just thought I saw something..'' Andrea said looking slightly confused as she furrowed her brows. Once their horses were taken Gandalf walked up the steps. The giant doors opened to reveal a man an some guards behind him as t he doors shut again. '' I cannot allow you before Theoden king so heavily armed , Gandalf Greyham...'' Andrea looked at Gandalf and then the man. '' By orders of Grimma Wromtongue.'' When he said Grimma worm tongue Andrea saw something flicker in his eyes....hate. Gandalf nodded and then nodded to Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas and Andrea. Gimli slowly gave away his axe and them the other one as Aragorn handed in a bunch of his daggers and then his sword. Legolas handed in his daggers his quiver and bow. The guards were a little surprised to be taking weapons from a women, an She-Elf to be precise. She handed in her own sword her daggers and then a smaller knife from her boot. Gandalf smiled towards the guard before stepping forward but the guard stopped him once more. '' Your staff.'' '' Oh.'' Gandalf said making fake innocent week eyes. '' You would not part an old man of this walking stick? '' Andrea held back a smirk. The guard rolled his eyes slightly but nodded letting them in. Gandalf quickly winked and then held onto Legolases arm pretending it was hard to walk. Andrea thought this was very clever, and followed them inside. Andreas eyes cot sight of the king ahead of them sitting on his throne at the end of the hall. He looked old , tired and sick. Beside him sat a very pale creepy looking man all dressed in black. His hair looked oily as if it hadn't been washed in a few weeks , his skin also looked oily in a way to he reminded her of an eel except in a mans body. Andrea new at once that he was Grimma Wromtongue. '' My lord Gandalf the Grey is coming.' ' The man whispered to the king who looked wearily at him. Some unfriendly men followed them closely off to the sides. Andrea then presumed that they must be Grimma's body guards. Grimma whispered something to the king again making Gandalf let go off Legolases arm. '' The courtesy of your hall as some what lessened of late, Theoden king.'' '' He's not welcome.'' Grimma Whispered to the King. '' Why should I welcome you Gandalf Storm-crow..'' The king looked towards Grimma again. '' A just question my lord.' ' Grimma said getting up from his little chair beside the king. '' Late is the hour which this conjurer chooses to appear.'' Grimma said walking towards them, but Gandalf and the others kept walking as well. '' Plots spell I name him, ill news is an ill guest.'' He said stopping in front of Gandalf and peering into his eyes with his own. He then looked over to Andrea his eyes widened slightly on seeing the Elf maiden. '' And this is a friend of his I gather , an elven witch of sorts....but no doubt a pretty one.'' he said the last part quietly while walking up to her and looking her up and down with a sneer. Andreas nose scrunched up in disgust, and how dare he call her a witch! Legolas was boiling with rage and was about to intervene when Gandalf spoke up and sharply towards Grimma. '' Be silent keep your forked tongue behind your teeth! I have not passed through fire and death to band word with a whittles worm.'' He said the last part putting his staff in front of him. Grimma instantly cowered back from it saying to the men near by. '' His staff, I told you to take the wizards staff!'' Men from the sides came in and started attacking them trying to get to Gandalf but the others would not let them. Aragorn ducked as one man swung his arm trying to land a punch and then kicked him the the stomach before throwing him to the floor were Gimli kicked him. Gimli then tackled a mans leg sending him to the ground and then being nocked out by the dwarf himself. Legolas took one mans fist that was near his jaw line and twisted his arm sending him to the floor then punching him. Andrea only had one come after her since she didn't look like much of a threat to the men. He tried grabbing her from behind but she stomped on his foot then elbowed him in the ribs sending him to the floor in pain. This entire time Gandalf had been walking forward unharmed talking to the king as he walked. The men who Andrea had elbowed got up only to have the back of Legolases fist in his face, before falling unconscious to the ground. '' To long have you sat in the Shadows.'' Andrea heard Gandalf say to the King. Gimli ran over to Grimma and put his foot on his chest. '' I would stay still if I were you.'' He said looking down at the frightened Grimma. '' Harken to me!'' Gandalf commanded the King. '' I release you from the spell.'' Gandalf said closing his eyes and stretching his hand out. The King began laughing weakly then more strong and evilly making Andrea furrow her brow in confusion. '' You have no power here , Gandalf the Grey.'' The voice was not the Kings but Saroman's . Gandalf threw off his cloak a white light radiating of it making the king gasp loudly and sit further back in his throne. '' I will draw you Saroman as poison is drawn from a wound.'' As he said that he put his staff before him sending a fore of power open the King. Andrea noticed the women she had seen earlier run into the hall looking towards the King and Gandalf her eyes widening before rushing forward. Aragorn stopped her by taking her arm. '' Wait.'' He told her in a reassuring voice. She looked at him and then back to the King. '' If I go Theoden dies.'' Saroman said making Gandalf put more force and walk closer. '' You did not kill me you will not kill him.'' The King pushed himself forward against the force. '' Rohan is mine!'' He said before earning another push of force from the staff. '' Begone!'' Gandalf commanded. The King yelled and lunged forward only to be blown back hard into the throne. The light disappeared and King made a grunting noise falling forward. The women snatched herself free from Aragorn and quickly cot him. Then Andrea watched a little surprised as the old mans face began to become younger. His long beard grew shorter and more colorful , his wrinkles left and his hair became short as well, and his eyes were no longer dim but bright. He looked towards the woman and squinted his eyes as she women smiled tears pricking her eyes. '' I know your face...Eowyn, Eowyn.'' He said smiling. Andrea smiled softy at the scene as did Aragorn and Gandalf. Theoden then looked at Gandalf and shock washed over him. '' Gandalf?' ' '' Breath the free air again my friend.'' Gandalf said. Theoden looked at him and then started t rise to his feet stumbling a little, Eowyn helped him stand and supported his weight. '' Dark have been my dreams of late.'' Theoden said looking around. Andrea looked over her shoulder realizing meny of the guards and who she assumed was the captain of the guards standing in awe and relief and joy on their faces and in their eyes. Theoden looked at one of his hands. '' Your fingers would remember their own strength better , if they grasped your sword.'' Gandalf said smiling slightly and raising a brow. One of the men brought over his sword. The King felt the hilt of his sword before slowly pulling it out, looking at it on the air. Grimma tried crawling away but Gimli had a firm hold of his cloaks hood and pulled him back ruffly. The king admired his sword before glaring at it and looking over to Grimma who whimpered. A few moments later Grimma had been thrown out the doors and down the stairs groaning in pain. The king came down some of the steps towards him as Grimma slowly scouted down them backwards. '' I have only ever served you my lord.'' He said trying to convince the king. Andrea watched from the top of the stairs next to Gimli and shook her head. '' Your witch craft would have had me crawling on all fours like a beast!'' Theoden yelled. '' Send me not from your sight!'' Grimma pleaded. The King growled loudly in anger before raising his sword above his head ready to kill him. But Aragorn rushed to his side hold the king back yelling. '' No my lord! No my lord let him go , enough blood has been spilt on his account.'' The King looked to Aragorn and relaxed his sword. Aragorn then held out his hand to Grimma only to have Grimma spit on it and quickly stand up yelling at people to get out of his way had he ran to the stables for his horse. Aragorn wiped his hand off shaking his head. '' Hail Theoden King!'' One man yelled from the crowd that had gathered. And all the People bowed. The king looked around as if looking for something or someone. '' Were is Theodred, were is my son?'' He asked. _-Time skip-_ After the funeral of Theoden's son he stayed at the grave with Gandalf who wished to speak to him alone. Andrea had met Eowyn properly now and they had become good friends instantly. Andrea had been comforting Eowyn for the loss of her cousin till Eowyn had smiled and offered her a change of clothing, Which Andrea accepted since hers were covered with mud ,dust and grass bits. Once she had washed up and gotten dressed doing her hair she felt very refreshed and relaxed. ( Picture above.) Andrea went walking the halls of Edoras until she found her room Eowyn was letting her use as long as she was staying. Going over to her leather bag she pulled out the book from Rivendell she had smuggled into her bag. Of course she had , had no time to read any of it but now she did. Walking outside she sat on a grassy little hill over looking the plains of Rohan. After an hour she smiled closing the book. '' Isn't that the same book you dropped when you bumped into me in Rivendell?'' a voice asked behind her making her jump and spin her head around. Letting out a sigh she laughed slightly. '' You startled me.'' She said towards the elf who smiled apologetically. '' I a sorry Mellon.'' Mellon he didn't like calling her that some how it didn't sound right. She smiled towards the Elf. seeing his brows furrow slightly she looked confused for a second. '' Are you alright Legolas.'' Legolas snapped out of his thoughts and smiled shaking his head. '' I am alright.'' Andrea smiled setting the book next to her. '' So what do I owe the pleasure of this visit?' she asked. Legolas sat next to her. '' Its a little boring inside Gimli has raided their kitchen asking for food and does not wish to talk now, as for Aragorn he is talking with one of the captains which brings me here.'' Andrea nodded understanding before looking out to the mountains again. Legolas looked at her and smiled. '' You look very beautiful in that dress.'' He said. The Elleth looked at Legolas and then smiled. '' Thank you Legolas.'' Legolas could have sworn he saw a hint of pink in her cheeks but she turned her head back to the view before he could tell. They sat their for a little while talking here and there or mostly just admiring the view of Rohan. Legolas smiled when ever Andrea laughed, he laugh was like the ripples in a water fall. Very pleasant to listen to. He didn't know what this feeling was he thought he had felt it before , but he didn't push it away. He liked this new sort of feeling.
A/N : DONE FINELY WITH DIS CHAPTER!!! XD (3050 words! )
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