Warriors Bond

Disclaimer: The characters from Tolkien belong to that person only, and I use them just for pleasure of writing a fanfic. However, my characters belong to me and I truly hope you enjoy this story.

Authors Note: This story is rated M for readers of the mature nature. It contains death, sexual content, and that's pretty much it. If you are not into M then this story is not for you. However, if you want to read by all means I hope you enjoy.

Chapter 1

She has hair with waves of black the color of a dark stormy sky, with lips as red as cherry juice. Her skin is tan from the afternoon sun, with eyes as green as the forest leaves. A body touched by Valar itself. She stands at 5'9" with a toned body of feminine curves telling you just how much she is not a man, her breast ample in weight with a toned flat stomach with skin that looks and probably feels as soft as a wolf's fur. Her hair flows above the middle of her back as the wind blows through it. A black symbol imprinted on the inside of her left forearm that shows not just who she is but her status among others. This woman is nothing the Prince of Mirkwood or any other has seen before, standing atop a cliff with a black mare at her side she is a sight to behold, this woman who is unknown to all.

2 Days Ago

A very small village full of close houses sits right outside of the Elvish city known as Rivendell and the only person, or elf, who knows of it is Elrond himself and no one else. The village holds a secret within the wall that surrounds the outside. No one other than Milord enters on occasion, though it is very seldom. Here the men and woman who are mortal live peacefully, though there is one who is not mortal, she is half mortal and the other half is elf. She knows not that she is because her mother has not told her so. The only person who knows is her mother and Lord Elrond himself, she has not the pointed ears, but the other adaptations that are normal to elves. She however thinks it normal. This small village soon will be turned upside down in the wake of the evil that is beginning to surround Middle Earth. Only time will tell when this village meets its fate, and the girl who believes she is mortal like her mother learns otherwise.

Autumn was sitting with her mother on a tree stump looking out over the cliff near the river to cross into Rivendell. She was waiting for her companion to come and keep teaching her lessons on fighting. She now at the age of 19 years has already mastered archery, swordsmanship, and even has a little knowledge of the axe. She has learned the ability of stability through her hard years of training. Autumns mother made sure when she turned 16 that she began learning ways to defend herself. Her mother knew the truth about her daughter, her status among the world of the elves. She knew that her daughter's fate would be upon them soon and therefore asked a friend of many years to assist her daughter in training, luckily he agreed. Since then Lilith has been beside her daughter Autumn every training day sitting on the same tree stump they sit on together now.

"Tell me mother, Where is Adan? He is usually not late. Could something have happened and he will not be attending today"

"Daughter mine I'm sure Adan is fine just late, he has many duties to uphold before coming here. He is an elf you know!"

"It's been so long that I've trained with him. You know mother you don't always have to be here during my training." Autumn turns to her mother to meet her eyes.

"I come to support my only child, besides with what Adan puts you through during these sessions you need me." Lilith turns to her daughter and smiles. "Other than that however, I wish to know that you are learning well. I want what is best for you as your mother, some day you will come to understand."

"You have taught me well mother, from learning the maps of Middle Earth to having Adan teach me to defend myself. You have truly spoiled me mother."

"Well then I will spoil you more once your training is over. I have a surprise for you back at home; I only hope it is to your liking"

"Mother you truly are a wonderful woman." From out of the trees behind Autumn and her mother, Autumn hears something and tells her mother to quiet down. She has heard the stories of the Orks raiding through villages, but fortunately Adan comes out, but not before Autumn has her sword out ready to slit his throat.

"Ease yourself Autumn, it is just me." Adan looks her in the eye until she lowers her weapon. "I see that your hearing and eyesight is getting better." He says as he turns towards Lilith with eyes that showed his concern.

"You should be more careful than to sneak up like that, I wouldn't have thought twice about killing you Adan." She looks towards him seriously.

"Then I have taught you well. Tell me, how did you know I was coming when I know I made no noise?" Autumn looks towards him confused.

"I heard a slight movement, that's how I know My mother and I were not alone anymore."

"I see. I hate to be late, I'm sorry for the trouble to both of you. I need to speak with your mother though Autumn. I won't be long but I need you to go warm up by the river." He looks into Autumn's eyes and can tell that she knows something is wrong. He looks at her reassuringly but then looks to her mother. "If you are willing to speak to me that is my lady."

Lilith looked to Adan skeptically but, "I shall give you the pleasure, we can speak but I must leave soon after for my gift to my daughter is home I need to get it ready." Lilith turned to her daughter and said, "Forgive me I know I don't usually leave and I would love to stay, but it is important to me that I see everything is set."

Autumn ran to her mother's embrace and wrapped her arms around her saying, "I could never ask for anything more, it is ok mother, I understand." Autumn smiled at her mother then turned her gaze towards Adan saying, "I will go warm up now, I will see you there soon."

"Of course milady, we have little left to learn but I want to go over a few last things. I will be there shortly." Autumn looked to her mother one last time and leapt from the cliff towards the training ground.

Adan turned his attention to Lilith as stunned as seeing a newborn child for the first time. "Since when can she jump that far and have no issues?" He looked to Lilith's eyes for an answer.

"She just learned how, I do not know how she has no fear or how she can do that, but she has kept up with her training since you left for a week." Lilith looked into Adan's eyes and new what this conversation was over. She finally said, "How much longer do I have with her?" looking heartbroken.

"The mark has appeared on her skin, it is the symbol of your and Haldir's crest together, the tree and the black stallion showing her true heritage and place in this world. It is time for her to know the truth Milady Lilith. She must prepare for the road ahead."

"Does Haldir know of her? Do I even want to know where you will be taking my daughter?" She said with tear filled eyes.

"He knows he has a daughter and he can feel it now that she has matured fully. No one else knows other than Elrond. However, Haldir knows not what she looks like. Milady, it is time for her to leave. She is as I expected, she has more elf in her than mortal, and the elf side of her is exceptionally different. No one, not even elves could survive a jump like that."

"I will tell her tonight, When and where will you be taking her?" Lilith looked into Adan's eyes pleading to know the answer. "I cannot tell her any of this without the full knowledge, and I will need you there so she is assured what is about to happen is real."

"She will go to Rivendell first, then onto Lorien, where she will meet Haldir for the first time. We leave tomorrow at first light." He looked into Lilith's eyes and felt her sorrow and that she did not want her daughter to leave. He knew this was the hardest thing she will ever have to do, but he knows it can no longer be avoided. The week of his absence he rode swiftly to Lorien to meet with Haldir as per requested. There Haldir asked what it was I hid from him when I leave, though the elf already knew, He wanted to hear it. From there I told him of his daughter, of Lilith and why she called upon me and not Haldir. He was not surprised, but said, "Bring my daughter to me safely Adan; there is much my beloved Lilith does not know about what she is to become. Ride fast my friend."

"I will take my leave then. Tell me, has Haldir changed at all? Does he still know of me?"

"He sees you as his beloved, but now understands why you left and why you did not tell him of Autumn. He knows you didn't want to cause trouble when it came to his rank as March Warden. He misses you as well Milady Lilith, will you come back with us to Lorien?"

"I wish I could, but I have been apart from him so long, to go back now I feel we will be estranged." She smiled and looked to him. "Care for my daughter Adan, you have been like a son to me and now I place her in your hands once again. Help her please."

"I will Milady Lilith." Adan put his hand on his heart in front of her and kneeled on one knee and said to her. "Manka lle merna, Hiril Vuin Lilith." (If you wish, My Lady) "There is one last thing I bring." He looks at her and smiles.

By the river, Autumn is in complete concentration. She holds her training sword out to get a feel for it through her limbs. The sword is an extension of her arm as she practices what she already knows. As she cuts through the air her eyes are closed with her ears open. She turns and clash, she opens her eyes to see Adan with his sword drawn and some items behind him wrapped in a pelt.

"I see you are doing as I asked. However, I don't recall teaching you to close your eyes in battle."

"I was listening to the sounds of the trees, sometimes I feel as though they are speaking to one another. You're an elf though, can't you hear them?"

"I can, elves are different from mortals however. We can hear and see things others cannot, we live a long life Autumn, and we are the first born." He looked to her to see her face detailed with concentration then asked, "How did you leap off that cliff, it is very high?"

"Oh, so you noticed huh. Well I just did, I was climbing it the other night to help strengthen my legs when I fell. Don't tell mother, but I felt like I was falling to my death. I closed my eyes and concentrated, and then I felt my legs hit the ground and I was standing like it didn't happen." She looked to Adan to see his face stoic as usual. She could tell though he seemed worried, and surprised.

"I have something I want to give you." Adan turned towards the pelt. He motioned for Autumn to come forward when she did; he opened the pelt to reveal…

"ADAN... They are beautiful." Autumn looked upon the twin blades and the bow with the quiver of arrows, and then she noticed a small throwing knife. She also noted that the same insignia on the blades, bow, and quiver, where the same as the symbol on her left forearm. "How did he know about the marking?" She turned to Adan and hugged him tightly saying, "Thank you my friend, I will cherish these gifts forever."

"Let us begin our training then."

Later in the Day

After the 10 mile run back and forth, Autumn and Adan wound up right back where they started by the river. Adan was unaffected as usual, Autumn however, pulled the thin tunic above her torso just below her breast, revealing very much as usual. She however, never cared much for modesty in front of Adan. She saw him as her trainer, but also as a brother. He was there from day one with my mother; at 16 he began to train me and now we are here close to the end of it all.

Adan spoke first saying, "Why must you show what is not supposed to be shown?" He looked at Autumn skeptically like a loving brother he practically is.

"I don't know, why be afraid to show in front of someone like you Haha." She looked to him and laughed as he looked at her and shook his head smiling with his grin he always had. "I am modest when need be, but training brings out the nastiest in people don't you think?"

"Agreeable, however do you feel as though a male would approve. There are men out there in this world Autumn, though I'm sure they haven't ever met someone like you, but I have known you for a long time. You must consider this as a possibility."

"Why do you not have a woman Adan? You are beautiful, in the eyes of your race young, and have a wonderful personality. How can you still be alone?"

Adan looked at her with wide bulging eyes; this was a man who wore a stoic face all the time and never showed emotion. The moment as of right now is one I won't forget. "How are you so sure I am alone, I have had woman just not the right one."

"Letcher (smile) well all I can say is this, I hope for your sake you meet the perfect one someday."

"As I for you, now come let me get you home before your mother begins to worry."

At the House

Just as Lilith finished brushing the pure black mare, she realized she was crying. "Oh Menoline, she will be leaving me soon, how can I tell so much in so little time?" The horse nudged her reassuringly; Lilith had put two braids in the mare's hair. The muscle on her showed that the horse was young but perfect for her daughter, the black mare's coat matching her daughter's hair color. By the life of me how my daughters rare hair color was a surprise. Lilith could not speak to animals but she looked into Menoline's eyes and said, "Take care of my daughter Menoline, for she will need your guidance." The horse nipped at Lilith's hair and pounded her foot in understanding. Turning to the tree's Lilith noticed Adan's hair; she quickly straightened herself and put a smile on.

As Autumn came through the clearing she saw her mother and then to her surprise saw the most gorgeous mare she had ever seen in her life. She ran to her mother and embraced her tightly as tears of happiness flowed down her cheek.

"Mother, she is beautiful. What is her name?" she turned to the mare and pet it snout, the mare nudged easily with acceptance. Autumn looked into her eyes and was glued, almost as if they belonged together.

"It is Menoline; I thought you would love her." She looked to Adan who had happiness on his face as well. Lilith knew though, that it was time. "Autumn my daughter, we need to speak together. When you are finished bonding, come into the house."

"Okay mother." She looked into Menoline's eyes and said, "My Menoline, how we shall always be there for each other." The horse pounded her hoof into the ground. Adan approached and gave a slight squeeze on Autumn's shoulder before entering the house. Menoline leaned into Autumn and Autumn began walking her to the stables and hurried to the house.

As Autumn entered she noticed her mother at the table, while Adan stood with his arms crossed in a corner with a saddened expression. Autumn finally said, "What's going on?"

"Daughter mine, I have known Adan for years, before you were born. I have not told you much of your father, but now I must. The mark on your arm, when it appeared I knew your father now knew about you as well. Do you know what that mark means?

"No, I know the black horse is your family symbol, which is all." She looked to Adan and then back to her mother worried.

"The tree is from your father, when I first met him; he drew a picture for me that I have kept all these years of that exact tree." Lilith put her hand on the parchment before continuing. When I was young, I had run into the woods and wound up being chased by an orc. He had cornered me, but then from out of nowhere an arrow shot it in the neck. The orc fell and I looked at the most beautiful man I had ever set eyes on. He came to me and picked me up into his arms and ran to Lorien. I had stayed a week, of course I had then realized by his ears he was an elf. That is also where I met Adan. Little did I know I was falling in love with this elf who was also the March Warden? On the last night of my stay we conceived you. I knew the next morning I woke up I had to leave." She looked at her daughter who was appalled at all of this. Then to Adan who told her to keep going.

"Your father sent Adan after me; I had stolen a horse to ride far away. Adan caught up and pleaded with me to go back I told him I couldn't because, I knew I was with child. I didn't want to hurt your father's position. I told Adan to tell your father I was too far gone." She looked to her daughter before Autumn asked.

"You said elf, are you telling me my father is an elf? That cannot be, I'm mortal not immortal." She looked to Adan who slowly opened his mouth.

"You are a Halfling, half mortal, half elf, have you noticed that your senses have peaked, that you can jump from cliffs and hear and see miles ahead of you. Only elves can do that, however not even an elf can jump a cliff. You say you can hear the tree's as if they spoke, the bonds you hold with people are everlasting and you would take your life to protect them. You are special Autumn; your mother speaks the truth. Your father's name is Haldir; he is the March Warden of Lorien, as well as my captain. I have been training you for what is to come.

Autumn looked to her mother and then to Adan speechless. "I don't have ears like yours Adan. How is that possible? What is to become of me?" She said with fear and tears threatening to escape.

"Calm my love, since the mark has been placed you must leave with Adan to Lothlorien. The mark is of both your father and mine crest, together proving your place in this world. You are of a strong elven bloodline that is why I had Adan train you when you turned 16. As for your ears we cannot explain that, your hair is rare for even a mortal's is not that black. You can speak the language of elves fluently and don't even know you do it. You are mine and your father's daughter. I am sorry I did not tell you before, How can you ever forgive me?"

"You are my mother, I understand." Autumn went to embrace her mother; she felt faint and couldn't believe any of this to be true, but now it all makes sense. "When do I depart?"

Adan stepped forward, Autumn and her mother looked to him when he spoke, "We leave at dawn tomorrow, and we must go to Rivendell first to see Lord Elrond, and then make haste to Lothlorien."

"Okay, can you give me and my mother time?" She turned to Adan. He walked out to the stables, and then me and my mother where alone. Autumn smile and to brighten the mood she said, "What will I wear?"

Lilith told her daughter to stay put. She brought out a few things. "I have been making these from the fabrics Adan has been bringing me."

Autumn looked over the clothes. She was stunned at the colors, There was a green tunic with black leggings and boots that where brown that went up to my knees, and then she looked at the silver and blue tunic that matched the tan leggings, then a beautiful tunic caught her attention. It was clad in white with beautiful green and silver tree's lining the sleeves and top. The tunics where cut like a dress was, low so that she didn't look so manly wearing men's clothing. She then noticed the armor, it was light just some guards with a cut chest pad all of it matching the boots, a belt with the same symbol on her forearm on the clasp that held it together when worn. She looked to her mother with tears in her eyes. She didn't want to leave, but her mother told her she had too.

"Amin mela lle Naneth" (I love you mother).

"Go now and rest, your things will be ready when you wake." Lilith gave Autumn one last hug before her daughter left her to go to sleep. Adan walked in and Lilith sunk to the ground, before she hit the floor however, Adan caught her as she wept softly in his arms. He spoke to her softly.

"Tenna' ento lye omenta, amin nowe ageis he!" (until we meet again, I will protect her)

"Thank you."