Arinae furrowed her brow for a moment at his words, but let it go, telling herself she would take the matter up later. Turning, she motioned to Stardance and the steed trotted up to her through the gloom and rain and she climbed into the saddle. Requesting a few scouts to accompany her, she headed off at a silent, stalking pace towards the cave entrances, leaving a sentry standing where she had been standing and informing him where she was headed.

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~Cyclist in Training~

(so are you going to see if there is a way into Helm's Deep through the caves?)

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(yup yup ^^)

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~Cyclist in Training~

(okeday)

Jax went and jumped on his horse and walked up along side Arinae. "Mind if I come along?" he asked her. He was tiered already of sitting and doing nothing.

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Arinae jumped slightly, her nerves on edge as Jax seemed to come from no where, the gloom dimming sight and the rain drowning sound. "No... I suppose not... " she mumbled quietly and urged her steed to continue.

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Jax moved over to the midle of the group on the side near Helms Deep. If something was going to be comming at them he wanted to see it as soon as possible.

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Silently Arinae led them to ride along side the rock, using the deeper shadows to conceal their large forms. As they arived by the entrance of the caves, Arinae dismounted, leaning her spear against the rock and unsheathing her sword somewhat awkwardly with her left arm. Carefully she stepped into the shadows of the cave, Stardance keeping quiet as he followed.

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~Cyclist in Training~

Jax dismounted quickly, he would be no good on a horse if something were to happen. He followed in, sword drawn and ready.

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Rhayader smiled at Tindomerel and slightly increased his grip on her reasuringly.
"I wonder when it will begin."
He saw out of the corner of his eye a group moving toward Helms Deep, they looked like men. Must be Airnae, he thought. He sighed and closed his eyes.

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Arinae lead them farther in, guided only by keeping against the walls. After they had gone around what seemed to be a bend, one of the scouts lit a torch and the cave came to life, dancing shadows cast by jagged rocks and the flickering light causing the horses to become jumpy. They walked farther in and the splendor of the caves was breathtaking, though Arinae hardly paid attention to the sight around them, her focus on identifying each shadow and sound. Suddenly around a turn before them, came the faint glow of a torch, and the sickening sound of the orc tongue being spoken. The scout dropped the torch and stamped it out and then crept forward at a signal from Arinae.

When he returned from peering around the bend, he kept his voice low. "Must be several dozen in there, in a large room-like area, but there's a doorway beyond them" Arinae only nodded in response and turned, knowing when they were outmatched, and used the wall to guide them outside the cave, the trickling of the waterfall covering every sound as it resounded against the rock.

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~Cyclist in Training~

Tindomerel had seen Arinae's group leave, also. She didn't say anything or get up to follow. Arinae and Jax could take care of themselves, and she herself needed a bit more rest.
She winced in pain slightly as Rhayader gripped her tighter. "Ouch," she said, pulling away, grabbing her side.
"Sorry," she said, slipping the jacket off from around her shoulders, handing it back to him, feeling a bit warm, "My side...it bothers me still. Not too much though."
'Liar' was written all over her face.
Tindomerel sighed. Stupid me, she thought, Why did I tell him? I have to keep my mouth shut if I want to stay with him. He doesn't want to lose me, but I don't want lose him...

Tindomerel sat back down next to him. Her stray piece of ebony hair fell in her face. She ignored it, rubbing her side. She was feeling slightly ill. She leaned against Rhayader again. She needed something to lean on. She was becoming quite sick, and she knew it. She couldn't hide the fact anymore.
"Rhayader..." she murmured, "I don't feel well..."
She nuzzled into Rhayader, her forehead starting to burn.

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Rhayader looked at her with serious concern. He put a gentle hand against her soft skin on her head. He felt the burning heat coming from her forehead.
"Tindomerel ... what's wrong? I..."
He was becoming scared and concerned and looked around desperatley for help. He saw the young healer from before.
"Healer! Help!"
She came over to look at Tindomerel.
"What's the problem?"

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"I just don't feel very well," whispered Tindomerel, softly, closing her eyes as she felt Rhayader's hand touch her forehead, "I need sleep..."
She yawned slightly, nuzzling into Rhayader's arms. "I'll be fine," she whispered, "I'm just sleepy..."

Tindomerel looked up at Rhayader as he called a healer. She realized that he was really worried about her. "Fine, you win," she whispered, her voice slightly hoarse, "It's orc poison. From my wound in my side. I told you I loved you before I had it looked at. The poison's starting to affect me."

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Rhayader was looking desperatley at the healer.
"Can you help her?"
She looked up and nodded.
"I'll go get some herbs."
He looked to Tindomerel.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

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"Because I didn't want you to worry," mumbled Tindomerel, "You said you didn't want lose me, before in Edoras. Well, I don't want to lose you. I'm staying with you."
Tindomerel sat up slightly, kissing Rhayader, still leaning against him.

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Rhayader embrassed the kiss lovingly.
"I won't leave you no matter what."
The healer rushed back with a cup of water with herbs.
"Drink this, it will help."

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