The sun was high in the sky. The rays shining upon the earth made the high grass look gold. Lying in the middle of the large clearing was a young woman, though a woman she was not. She was the female of her species but woman implies she is human, no, she is not human nor elf or hobbit or dwarf. Though she had the beauty and elegance of an elf and the peacefulness of a hobbit, something few of her species was, she was one of the most feared and hated creature in existence, a dragon. In her humanoid form she could hide much more easily but because of her beauty she could never stay in one place too long for fear she would be discovered and killed by those who attention she gained.
She layed in the clearing her white long hair spread out, her emerald green eyes closed to protect them from the glaring sun, the cloak she wore to cover the sapphire scales on her shoulder beneath her to protect her dress from the earth. As a dragon she like the majority of her kind did not like clothing, so she wore the leather dress the did not cover her back and went almost scandalous low. This was so she could spread the wings she kept hidden in case of an emergency where flight was necessary but to transform into her dragon form was not.
As she she was with her back to the earth and her face toward the heavens she heard galloping come towards her. Quickly she grabbed her cloak and placed it upon her shoulders, before the stranger could deduct what she was.
"Good evening young lady" said the stranger who's voice identified him as male, fore she had no other way of identifying him as the sun shun behind him, allowing her to only see a dark silhouette.
"Good evening Sir" she replied. He got off his horse and then she could see this male was an elf with dark hair neatly behind his back, wearing the typical Elvin clothing as well as a sword, bow and arrow and dagger in his boot. He watched her as she eyed his weapons. She did not wish to prolong this encounter so she coughed awkwardly to indicate why he had stopped.
" I am Elrohir son of Elrond Lord of Rivendell and who may you be?" coming up from his slight bow. Not trusting him she became defensive.
"Who I am is not of import, what business do you have for stopping here?" furrowing his eyebrows confused by her defensive reply, he could help but think suspicious of her, but did not let on "My lady, don't you think it rude for you to know my name and I not to know yours?" he inquired.
"I had not asked for you name, that information you gave on your own accord, now answer my question or continue on your way?" she was getting nervous and was hoping by acting rude Elrohir would leave in disgust. However, he gave a mischievous grin as if this were a game and he knew how to play. He place his hands behind his back and rocked on his heels an odd action for elves.
"That is true my lady, but it would be nice to have the beautiful name that should accompany a beautiful face, as for why I stopped I though you may be injured. As you were lying in the middle of a quite a large clearing, the nearest village not being for at least 3 days journey"He stopped to laugh before continuing "Unless you have the ability to fly, I doubt you were simply on a stroll" Growing even more nervous the young lady though it best to give the information he wanted then head toward the forest where she could sprout her wings and fly to safety.
"My name is Lúthien Anwamanë and as you can see I am uninjured and before you can inquire for what ever reason I am out here laying on earth is none of you concern. Now I shall take my leave" Lúthien turns on her heel as quickly as she can and makes for the woods. Elrohir stunned at her behavior stands shocked until he notices she is more than half way to the forest and quickly gets upon his saddle and follows her. Riding his horse next to her he looks down at her white hair, while she continues to look straight as if the woods were to be her salvation.
"My Lady Anwamanë, I cannot help but think you wish to be rid of me. If I have caused offence I offer my apologies and in order to gain your forgiveness I am willing to take you to the nearest village, as a maiden of your beauty should not be wandering so far from civilisaton without an escort-"
"Lord Elrohir I cannot help but think you believe me weak, is this because I am woman? Also what makes you believe I am looking for civilization as you cal it, perhaps I am the type to wander on my own" Lúthien could not believe she had just done that, but she never could handle her temper well when someone assumed she was week because she was a woman or she was alone, she had even encountered men who thought woman who were beautiful could not be strong and independent, that only woman who were ugly or old spinsters could be because they had to be fore they had not husband. Elrohir was taken aback.
"I did not mean to o-"
"Well offend you have. Here is a lesson for you Lord Elrohir son of Elrond do not assume that a woman cannot defend herself simply because she is a woman, do not think that because a woman is alone it is because she cannot acquire a male companion perhaps she wishes to be and when a woman wishes to be alone do not take it as a challenge to a game" they had now reached the forest but before Lúthien stepped in she looked up into Elrihors eyes "These lessons do not simply apply only to woman Lord Elrohir I hope you will takes these lessons into practice no matter who you may encounter" With that Lúthien walked into the forest with her head held high, hopping she had taught the young lord a lesson on judging someone on appearance.
Lúthien had been walking many hours, trying put distance between herself and Elrohir she did not believe he would follow her but she still did not want to be in any close proximity. As she continued walking she heard loud noises coming not far from where she was, knowing it could either be really loud Dwarfs or Orcs she decided to hide. Watching from behind a tree she could see at least ten large Orcs making their way through the the forest.
Lúthien gasped as someone grabbed her upper arms pulling her into the view of the Orcs.
"What do we have here" said a wheezing voice that could not be mistaking for anything but a goblin. "looks like we'll be having meat for dinner tonight" he said as he licked his way from her base of her neck to her ear. She felt sick as this vile creature touching her but had to wait for the right opportunity before she could kill them and continue on her journey. For not many beings know that dragons have human forms and that they are far from defenseless. As the goblin dragged her towards the Orcs, an arrow shot out from above the trees.
"Perhaps letting the young lady go would be wise" said Elrohir as he stood in the trees looking smug. "My lady I believe you are in need of assistants" again with that smug grin. But Lúthien simple gave him a smug grin in return.
"No thank you I believe i can manage by myself. Now run along before Daddy gets worried" Shock again registered on his face. The Orcs took this opportunity to knock him out of the tree. He began to fight the Orcs with his bear fists as his sword was with his horse and his bow and arrows fell off his back when he fell out of the tree. But there where too many. Surrounded by Orcs Erohir looked into Lúthien's eyes with apologies for not being able to save them. Having to other choice and putting faith in Elrohir Lúthien did what she had to in order to save them both.
"Kneel down" she said in a hurry as the Orcs had began circling them and where closing in.
"We are about to die and you want me to kneel" Elrohir asked in confusion.
"Just do it" she said as she pushed him down by his shoulders. He realised she was a lot stronger then she looked and watched her close her eyes and take a deep breath in. His eyes widened in both amazement and horror as she began to breath out fire whilst turning in a circle. The Orcs screamed in pain as flesh was set on fire. One by one the Orcs fell to their death. Elrohir slowly rised from his kneeling position and stared at Lúthien who could do nothing but stare back in disbelief of what she had just done.