Kalohern was taken aback by the comments of the elf. First he was frightened. Soon however his fear turned to anger. He had had enough of the biting words of others. Guthrin had always treated him harshly and the other riders ignored him. Damned if he was going to take this from some prissy Elf.
“What right have you to say such things to me?!”
Kalohern took a step towards the taller Elf.
“Who put you in charge of our party? You are not a Rider. You are simply a tag along. If anyone is in charge here it should be me. None of you are soldiers of Rohan! I am rightfully the leader of this little expedition! Thenamir did not forbid me to come! You’ve been causing strife ever since you came here.”
He spat at Elwood’s feet.
“If you’re so perceptive then tell me, why didn’t you see the attack on Aspida’s house? Why weren’t you there to help? I was! I owe you nothing you coward! Are you afraid of a fight? I am a mighty Rider of Rohan and you WILL NOT MOCK ME!!!”
The boy put on his sword belt.
“My horse has saved lives. No other steed could have carried me faster on that first night! Have you provided healing? Guidance? No. You haven’t? And what of your people? Have they helped our wars? Will they assist us if we fight Isengard? No they won’t they sit in the damned forest and watch and mock! When have they helped us? They lack the courage! You come from a cowardly people! Your queen will never help us! You are a coward! You come from a people of cowards! I lay my challenge at your feet! Even if I die the whole word will remember me as a MAN. They will see me as a Man who stood for Rohan and DIED for Rohan!"
With those words still on his lips and a flame in his heart Kalohern drew his sword.
“Come if you can for I am NOT afraid”
[ December 11, 2002: Message edited by: Dwarin Thunderhammer ]
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