Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2003 21:38:52 -0700 (PDT)
From: Silven Fox <silvenfox@yahoo.com>
Subject: Destiny of an Earth - 14

Disclaimer: I don't know Nsync. I don't know Justin Timberlake in real
life. This will be a Justin Timberlake centered story. This story is in no
way meant to imply that he is homosexual in real life. This story is simply
the work of a fan and is pure fiction.

I don't own The Lord of the Ring or any other works of the series. The
rights of the series goes solely to the series author JRR Tolkien.


Now that's out of the way. This story appeared in my head when I was
trapped in the car with my relatives for a 24-hour road trip. I was really
really bored! I shudder just thinking about that trip. Anyway, if your
below legal age to read this where your from, then all I can tell you is
stop and don't let your parents catch you. He he that's not much of a
warning, but hey what else can I do.

Now if you have any comments, feedback or you just want to drop a
word. Send them to SilvenFox@yahoo.com


Chapter 14


Theoden let his voice be heard over the screams and shouts of panic. "All
riders to the head of the column!"

The king of Rohan turned to his niece. "You must lead the people to Helm's
Deep. And make haste."

"No I can fight!" Eowyn argued.

Theoden shook his head. "No! You must do this. For me." He turned to
warriors. "Follow me!"

Eowyn looked at the departing warriors sadly. She turned to the villagers,
knowing she had a job to do. "Make for the lower ground! Stick together!"

Justin sat behind Legolas on Elbereth. Boromir rode Arod with Gimli sitting
behind him. Aragorn had his own his horse. Each man had their weapons drawn
and ready for the warg riders and waves of approaching Orcs. Legolas shot
down the first wave with his arrows. But he couldn't stop all of them. The
soldiers and warg riders crashed into each other at full speed.

Justin's dagger and The Dawnbringer were in his hands slashing and slicing
at whatever poor unfortunate monster that was in his path. The Dawnbringer
figuratively sang as it sliced through the air. It sounded like a
resounding low whistle. The blade sliced through the Orcs bodies like
butter. The two Elves galloped across the battlefield cutting down a
sizable chunk of the enemy's forces.

"Owwwww," Justin cried in pain. An Orc had hit him on the back of the head
with the butt of its sword. He fell off Elbereth and landed on the ground
rather painfully.

Rider-less wargs and Orcs surrounded him like he was their prey. Justin
gripped his dagger and sword tighter in his hands. He narrowed his eyes and
let his built in fighting instincts take over. He spun around catching the
Orc behind him off guard. With a casual flick of his dagger he slit its
neck. The remaining Orcs roared enraged and rushed him.

Justin kicked the one nearest him and sent him sailing backwards through
the air. He ducked a punch and uppercutted the beast. Justin smiled
satisfied hearing the sound of bones in its jaw breaking. He gripped his
sword and spun it around in a sweeping arc. Heads fell as the sword
decapitated all Orcs in range.

Legolas smiled in relief from across the battlefield. He knew Justin was a
formidable warrior when he had to be. He almost felt his heart stop when
Justin fell from the horse, but he knew that his love could take care of
himself. He galloped over to Justin on the back of Elbereth. Justin smiled
seeing Legolas approach he grabbed onto the galloping horse and slung
himself up behind Legolas.

Justin kissed Legolas on his neck. "I missed you. What took you so long?"

Legolas just smiled and encouraged Elbereth to go faster. Justin spotted
Boromir holding his own against a group of Orcs. Justin kissed Legolas on
the cheek.

"I'll be back baby," he said, jumping off the moving horse.

Justin cut a path through the circle of Orcs. Boromir was in the middle
fighting for his life. He smiled when he saw Justin. The hybrid nodded at
him and the two went back to back making mincemeat of the monsters.

"You know Bo," called Jusitn, over the sound of roaring and yelling. "This
reminds me of the scene from Star Wars."

Boromir kicked in an Orc in the chest sending him flying backwards. "What
is this Star Wars? How can you have a war among the stars?"

Justin elbowed a spitting Orc in the face and sighed. "It's a long story
Bo. All I can say now is that it starts in a galaxy far far away."

"I'll take your word for it," Boromir said, ducking a slash that could have
taken his head.

They weren't making any progress. It seemed like the Orcs just kept
coming. Justin suddenly had an idea. If he could use his powers maybe he
could stun the Orcs so they could be easily killed. He searched his mind
for a song. He grinned slightly as he came up with one that seemed to fit
the situation.

Here we are, born to be kings, We're the princes of the universe Here we
belong, Fighting to survive in a world with the darkest powers


The Orcs stopped moving and froze in their places. Their eyes looked glazed
over. Boromir looked at Justin and the two went chopping away. Justin
didn't stop singing. His voice carried over to any Orc who could hear
him. Soon as they heard him they froze in their places. The soldiers were
confused as to what was happening, but they didn't question it. They
immediately started to kill the frozen Orcs.


And here we are, we're the princes of the universe Here we belong, fighting
for survival We've come to be the rulers of your world I am immortal, I
have inside me blood of kings I have no rival, no man can be my equal Take
me to the future of your world


The soldiers could feel strength in the song. They felt like they were
suddenly recharged from the weariness of the battle. They started to fight
with a renewed vigor.


Born to be kings, Princes of the universe Fighting and free, got your world
in my hand I'm here for your love and I'll make my stand We were born to be
princes of the universe



Once all the Orcs were dead, Justin stopped singing. Boromir was breathing
hard beside him. He clapped Justin on the back. "Now that was a good
song. What do you call it?"

Justin grinned slyly. "It's the theme from Highlander the TV series."

They ran over to where Legolas and Gimli stood. Justin was about to start
talking when he noticed the looks on their faces. "What's the matter?"
Boromir asked concerned, also noticing their looks.

Legolas looked around wildly. "We can't find Aragorn anywhere," he said
worriedly.

Justin slipped his hand into Legolas's. "I'm sure he is fine Las."

"Let's look for him," said Gimli.

They nodded and the group split up. "Aragorn!" they called out repeatedly.

The sound of an Orc laughing was suddenly heard. They ran to the fallen
monster knowing he has something to do with Aragorn's disappearance. They
looked at it with contempt. Gimli held the sharp end of his axe to its
throat. "Tell us what happened and I'll ease your passing!"

"Where is he? Speak up!" said Legolas, looking angrily at the Orc.

The Orc continued to laugh. "Ghehehe, he's ... grrhhh... dead. He took a
little tumble off the cliff."

They gasped and looked at each other shocked. "You lie!" said Legolas. He
was squeezing Justin's hand tightly as if he didn't want him to ever let
go.

The Orc gave one last breath and died. Legolas bent down and picked
something out of its hand. They all looked down sadly recognizing Lady
Arwen's Evenstar in his hand. Legolas ran to the edge of the cliff,
dragging Justin with him. They both looked down to see a long drop to a
fast moving river below.

Gimli and Boromir came up to stand beside them. Justin didn't like Aragorn
one bit, but he was Legolas's friend. Justin could see sadness in his blue
eyes that he had never seen before.

Theoden's voice could be heard talking to one his men. "Get the wounded on
horses. The wolves of Isengard will return. Leave the dead."

They turned to him each with different looks on their faces. Legolas was
glaring at the king with perplexed anger. Theoden's face softened as he
looked upon the sad looking group.

"Come," he said gently.

Theoden turned around and walked away. The Fellowship remained looking down
the cliff in stunned disbelief.

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The soldiers and the Fellowship trailed slowly behind the villagers. Helm's
Deep came into sight. Justin was worried about Legolas. He had withdrawn
into himself. He was taking the loss of Aragorn harder then any of them.

The people cheered happy at seeing the refuge. Justin looked up at the
imposing structure. It reminded him of a dam in the same way it was built
into the mountains. The king and fellowship wandered through the gates into
the great stone refuge.

"Make way for Theoden! Make way for the King!" A guard announced to the
people resting in the stone corridors.

Eowyn ran out to meet them. She looked at the remaining soldiers
anxious. "So many have survived," she said delivered.

Boromir smiled at Justin. He knew that without the hybrid that many many
more men would have died in the battle. He was turning tide of the battle
that turned the odds in their favor. The soldiers dismounted moving past
Eowyn, and into the refuge.

Only the fellowship and the king remained. Eowyn looked at them concerned,
but she has already guessed what has happened. "Lord Aragorn, where is he?"

They bowed their heads in sadness. "He fell . . ." said Gimli.

She started to shake slightly. Teary eyed she looked up into King Theoden's
eyes. He was unable to look his niece in the eye. Theoden looked down and
walked away. The Fellowship left her seeking someplace to be by
themselves. They go to the top wall that overlooks the surrounding land.

They sat around looking at nothing. Justin stood up and looked at
everybody. "Come on guys. Don't be sad."

He was met with three incredulous looks. "You guys know that I'm not a big
fan of Aragorn. Hell I admit I didn't even like him."

Gimli snorted. "What are you trying to say lad?"

Justin sighed. "I don't think Aragorn is dead -Don't look at me like
that-. I don't believe he is dead. The man is practically McGuyver. He can
McGuyver his way out of anything. Do you all think a little fall off a
cliff could stop him? Aragorn is probably on his way here right now."
Justin crossed his fingers behind his back hoping he was right.

The three men stood up their spirits a little brighter. Boromir smiled
hugely. "Sirens right. Aragorn wouldn't let a little fall off a cliff get
the best of him."

Legolas nodded. He smiled at Justin and kissed him deeply. They broke apart
smiling at each other. "We shouldn't think Aragorn is gone till we see his
body."

They looked down at the gates to see all the soldiers outside the refuge
come inside the walls. The gate was bared and men took up post on the
surround. They looked at each worried.

"Are we safe here?" asked Justin.

Legolas squeezed his hand. "Saruman's arm has grown long indeed. It is only
a matter of time before his army is standing outside these walls."


Justin and Legolas stood on top of one of the lookouts watching the
distance. "Las do you feel that?" Justin asked.

He wasn't talking about the weather. He was referring to the great darkness
he could feel approaching. It was in the air suffocating his senses growing
closer all the time. Legolas nodded. "I feel it Luv. Its Saruman's army,"
he said grimly.

Justin looked in the distance seeing a dot coming towards them. He squinted
his eyes and suddenly his vision grew sharper and magnified far beyond
human capabilities. He gasped slightly. It was Aragorn riding a horse.  And
he looked - well - not dead.

"Las look!" he yelled excited.

Legolas turned his head to where Justin was looking. A wide bright smile
appeared on his face. "Luv, its Aragorn!"

They ran through the corridors telling everyone that Aragorn had
returned. Boromir and Gimli joined them at the front gates waiting for the
wayward Ranger to enter.

Gimli looked over everyone. "Where is he! Where is he! Get out of my way!
I'm gonna kill him!" Aragorn entered the refuge and the people
cheered. "You are the the luckiest, the canniest, and most reckless man I
ever knew! Bless you, laddie!"

Aragorn smiled at them. "Where is the king?"

Justin rolled his eyes and muttered. "Typical."

Legolas stepped forward and placed his hand on Aragorn's shoulder. "Le
ab-dollen."

Justin and Aragorn smiled the only ones understanding. The blond had told
the Ranger he was late. Legolas looked Aragorn over.

"You look terrible."

Legolas took out Evenstar and handed it to Aragorn. The man looked at it
with a look that Justin couldn't read. He accepted it with a thank you in
Elvish. Aragorn walked off in search of the king. They followed behind
him. The three men kept looking at Justin with weird looks.

"What?" he said finally.

"You were right," said Legolas simply.

"About?" Justin pressed.

Boromir smiled at him. "You were the one who gave us hope. You said that
Aragorn was alive and he is."

Justin blew on his nails and rubbed them against his tunic. "I'm just like
that witch on Charmed. She tells the future, kicks ass, while still looking
good."

As usual he was met by blank stares. Justin closed his eyes and shook his
head.

"And I just bring this on myself."

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