okay this is my first shot at lotr fanfic. I'm trying to get back into the loop of updating all my stories so please bear with slow updates.

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"Days go by so slowly, when your waiting on something." Falin thought to herself. She was sitting at a stone bench in Lothlorien, trying to keep her mind occupied with the book in her hands. Her attemtps to pass time were in vain , as her mind kept wandering to the return of the guards.

"Even if it's only for a few hours..."She thought. Her uneasiness forced her to her feet, and Falin wandered about the garden, admiring the flowers.

"You seem restless." A voice said. Falin quickly turned to see the Lady Galadriel slowly walking down the stair into the sun lit garden. Falin quickly bowed her head to her queen.

"Forgive me. But I am."

Galadriel gave her a coy smile.

"Awaiting the return of the guard? You never change."

Falin's cheeks turned a bright red, and she looked down at her feet.

"Does my behavior bother you lady?" She asked. She felt embarressed, and uncomfortable simply talking to the lady of the wood. Galadriel let out a soft chuckle.

"No. It does not. It's good that they can know that someone eagerly awaits their return." She responded. Falin looked up at her queen and smiled.

"I am releived then."

The two wasted the time in the garden, disscussing politics involving the war. Falin was a bit worried, aware of her family members involved in the fight for middle earth. But she kept her concerns to herself. When a horn echoed in the distance, both Falin and Galadriel turned their heads to it's source. Failn felt the urge to run toward the gate, but she knew better then to act so rashly in front of her queen. Galadriel seemed to know of her unwanted restraint.

"Go. They are most likely expecting you." She said. With a large smile and her lady's approval, Falin dashed to the front gate. Sure enough, Haldir or Lorien's group of elvish archer's entered the city. Falin noticed some of the slower men and suspected injury. She made way towards them and bowed when she came to face Haldir.

"It's good to know that you have returned safely." She said, with her head still bowed.

"I'm grateful that you awaited our return."He replied.

Falin tried looking at him, but their eyes met for only a few seconds. She always forced herself to look at him when talking though.

"Do you have any wounded lord? I shall tend to the right away."

Haldir had three of his men follow Falin to a small gazebo under the white trees of the city. She tied back her long blonde hair and examined and treated the varous stab wounds , and cuts that the men bared. She sent all three to rest after her work.

"Thank you lady. We are grateful." One said. Falin simply smiled.

"It's because of you that our borders are so well gaurded, and our land made safe. Please do not thank me."

When she was done, she wandered about searching for the captain. When she found Haldir, he was slipping arrows into an almost empty quiver.

"Going out again?" She asked. She was both releived and saddened when he continued his work, not making eye contact with her.

"Uruk patrols grow stronger everyday. " He said. Falin stepped closer.

"I fear for you." She said. When Haldir looked at her, he saw a glance of that fear before her eyes darted to the floor then back at him again.

"Fear not. The patrols are not armies after all."

She smiled at his reassurence.

"I will be riding for Rivendell soon. I am to meet Fain there." She sighed.

"It has been long since you and your sister exchanged council hasn't it?"

"Yes it has. I'm sure Lord Elrond wishes for the two of us to ride to Rohan. I hear they have been having the most trouble as of late."

"When do you leave?"

"At first light tomorrow."

When he glanced at her, Falin forced herself to look at him.

"Best rest then."

"Goodnight lord." She said, bowing her head.

"Sleep well Falin."

Indeed, Falin did sleep well. Her dreams were of vivd green country sides, and lushious woodlands, with the joyous compny of her beloved sister beside her. When she woke, Falin quick;y made ready her horse, and then went to bid her lady farewell.

"I hope you have a safe journey. Please give my tidings to your sister."

"Thank you my lady. I will send word to you as soon as I can." She said.

When she set out, Falin was suddenly aware of how long the three day ride would seem. She wasn't found of being alone. But being and alone while the thoughts of her loved ones lingered in her mind was even more dreadful to her.

"Shall we be off?" She said to her horse. The golden brown steed dashed off into the distance. "He was probably watching my departure." She told herself. At the thought of Haldir watching her go, her cheeks burst red. He was probably her largest weakness.

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Author commentary(Yay!):

wow. writign this is actually a lot more fun then I expected. I have never written anything for a movie/book (yeah anime's mostly ) but I really enjoyed making the OC's too. I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I do. Critique would be nice since it's my first fic like this 9movie/book)

just please dont make me feel like crap, it's really demotivating and I wanna feel like give constant updates XD

names:(prounonciation and such)

Falin ( Faa-Lin)

Fain-(Fayne)