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Amanda paused and crouched lower behind the prickly, offending bush. Although it was irritating to be constantly aware of her position when she shifted behind the bush it offered the best protection if a large animal decided to run at her.

Grimly she smiled, adjusting the spike in the middle of the thorny tyrant of a plant. She was in the middle of what seemed to be a desert. Only the small clumps of stubborn, resilient trees and other harsh plants gave the slightest inclination to the ancient Amazon forest that had once resided there.

They were the only survivors.

Reprimanding herself harshly for letting her thoughts drift Amanda dug her boots in deeper into the golden sand, concentrating on the task ahead. Like the plants the only survivors of the animal world were tough, fierce and mean son of a bitches.

Tensing she raised the body heat radar to affirm the creatures position. Just as she had calculated the beast was hidden behind a gnarled, twisted tree.

Raising her head slightly she cursed softly, the sun mercilessly burning her scalp. As long as the spear stayed in place she would be fine. But that was a fucking big if.

Bouncing on the balls of her feet, she took a deep breath feeling the air fill up every inch of her belly before crying out in a harsh animalistic like scream.

The animal's small ears flickered catching the offending noise. The thick, leathery skin tensed with adrenalin and rage. Territorially the rhino lowered its horn, beating the pads of its feet against the sand, spraying grains around the tree roots.

Snorting it charged, two sharp ivory horns lowered as it caught sight of Amanda sprinting ahead of him.

A grey blur streaked across the landscape, the offender gaining speed quickly on Amanda, reaching the bush that she had been hiding behind the beast ignored it as its prey was almost in reaching distance.

Amanda glanced backwards quickly rolling to the side as the animal fell to the ground with a loud grunt, blood and gore spilling from its stomach.

The spear had somehow held. Thank fuck for that.

Panting Amanda ran forward, her wooden bow poised in her hands. Watching the animal tried to stand up, but its life was draining quickly. Aware of this Amanda decided to finish the job and put the animal out of its misery.

'I'm sorry.' She whispered before firing the sharp projectile through its skull. Shaking her head in shame Amanda bent forward, unaware that a pair of identical brown eyes were watching her.

Perched high in a clump of distorted, blackened trees sat two curious figures. Their bodies were long, lean and well muscled moving with an unnatural poise and grace that hadn't been seen by their surroundings for centuries, perhaps millenniums.

Being identical both characters possessed rich brown hair, with forest browns and greens swirling in their eyes. Their faces were pale, unmarked by sun or age, they were creaseless, perfect.

Part of their hair was braided neatly in order to keep their long, flowing hair from hindering their sight. Their sharp eyes picking up every detail of the strange human, who was currently placing the meat and skin of the rhino into strong, sturdy leather bags.

Exchanging looks of confusion they watched on. Apart from brown eyes the human and themselves had nothing in common, except perhaps a skill in archery. She had sun bleached blonde hair, wide full lips and lightly tanned skin. They would have considered the creature beautiful if it wasn't for the scars covering her arms and face, the rest of her skin hidden by crudely sewn pieces of leather and what seemed to be metal forming a pair of pants and a long shirt for the lady.

Her clothing was extremely different from their own; both identical men wore deep green leggings and beige tunics, held in place by neat rows of stitching.

The woman's appearance made them slightly apprehensive. The elders had told them no one inhabited the earth anymore and that they (the scouts) would find nothing except a few fierce animals.

The elders however were wrong. If this girl was alive, then were any others. Exchanging concerned glances both men gracefully leapt forward from the trees, landing lightly on the balls of their feet. In unison they raised notching their arrows quickly they fired two warning shots at the girls feet causing her to freeze and glance up at them quickly.

Sprinting forward with their bows still raised they ran to the girl, who had quickly interpreted the meaning of the shots and had not moved her position except to straighten up slightly on their arrival.

Masking her face in cool indifference she surveyed the two approaching men, who moved so gracefully she was reminded of dancers causing her to wince slightly at the onslaught of memories.

Rough, calloused hands encircled her delicate waist as she watched the other dancers from the wings.

'When will your rehearsal be over?' The hands owners asked in a rich, deep voice like velvet.

'Maybe 10 minutes or so.' She replied, hypnotised by the dancers onstage leaping and bounding effortlessly into the air. Her companion stilled as well, both watching the graceful figures arch and move their bodies into amazing positions as they told the haunting story of Swan lake.

'They move so beautifully my sweet flower.' The voice mused softly, his breathe tickling her ear.

'But they do not move as beautifully as you.'

Leaning backwards she smiled up at her fiancés smooth handsome face, his blues eyes twinkling with love and adoration for her. Leaning down he kissed her affectionately on her smooth, pale forehead, smiling as he did so, his short brunette choppy locks tickling her skin.

'I love you.' Amanda whispered.

Ignoring the oncoming emotions that threatened to overwhelm her Amanda steeled her mind, tensing as the figures neared her.

Stopping a few feet in front of the rhino, they lowered their bows slowly both glancing down at the rhino.

'Impressive kill.' The one on the right spoke, smiling slightly.

Amanda said nothing watching them closely, trying in vain to locate their weaknesses, there was no way she could out run them, perhaps a quick offense would catch them unaware, but then again they had strength in their numbers. No, there was no way Amanda could defeat these two...creatures, instead she opted for the more peaceful option.

'Who and what are you?' she asked abruptly, ending the niceties that they obviously wanted to take place, perhaps she could negotiate with them.

'Greetings my lady, may a star shine upon our meeting,' the one on the left said melodically 'my brother and myself come from another realm you could say. We are the twin sons of Elrond and are known by many names.'

Smirking slightly at his brothers comment the other man continued.

'But you may call us Elladan and Elrohir.'

Amanda nodded, her hands still poised readily next to the knives sheathed in her pants.

'I am Amanda.'

With her words she flung her knives quickly at the jugulars on their necks with a deadly precision, identical hands however reached up with a speed Amanda's brain couldn't comprehend catching the handles of both knives.

'We meant you no harm Amanda.' Elrohir growled tensely. 'We were merely curious of you, but now you shall have to come with us to face the Elders.'

Elladan stepped forwards one arm raised skilfully welding the knife, Amanda stiffened but reined control over her reactions staring coldly at him.

'I'm sorry Lady Amanda, but you leave us no choice. We will have to take you by force.'

R and R my lovelies!