AN: This is the last part of this trilogy. In here, you will find out how Kendra was sent to Middle Earth. As most people are fond of saying, nothing is as it seems to be. Enjoy!

Chapter One: Orthanc Reunion

The battle of Helm's Deep was their victory. For some, at least. Haldir was returning to Lothlorien with almost his entire command gone. If Kendra had counted correctly, there were only about ten returning to the Golden Woods. It was a real loss for the elves.

Meanwhile, the people of Rohan were returning to their city, victorious. But, while the people were returning to their city, their king was going to ride with Gandalf to Orthanc, the home of Saruman the White. Going with the wizard and the king were Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Eomer, and Kendra, as well as some of the guardsmen. As per their original riding arrangements, Gimli was riding with Legolas while Kendra rode with Aragorn. Eomer had offered Kendra her own horse, but she felt safer riding with Aragorn.

The small group was currently traveling through a forest that strangely reminded Kendra of Fangorn which was supposedly on the other side of Orthanc. This brought out several remarks that went along with Kendra's current train of thought. That train of thought was brought to a crashing halt when the trees opened to reveal a sight that warmed some of their hearts while it made others frustrated.

"Welcome, my lords, to Isengard," a happy voice greeted them.

"You young rascals," Gimli shouted back.

Young rascals they might be, but to see Merry and Pippin safe and sound, sitting on a ruined wall of Orthanc did much to cheer the former Fellowship members. Aragorn's back rumbled slightly against Kendra as he laughed a little. Kendra just sat there smiling while Gimli proceeded to chew the Hobbits out. That is, until the Hobbits started teasing him with some of the things they had.

"Hobbits," was all that Gandalf said.