Elladan and Elrohir rode swiftly though the forest, only seconds before they had abandoned their camp when they heard a high-pitched scream vibrate through the trees.

They had been out hunting just outside Rivendell's border when they had seen orc tracks in the earth. For the orcs to be so close to their border was distressing, the reason for them to risk coming so close must have been of great importance.

The orcs' voices became louder and louder the closer they got to their encampment. They slowed the horses down and proceeded with caution, not wanting to risk anything unnecessary, but the sight of the elf maiden in the middle of the camp made their blood go cold. They didn't inspect her further before they found themselves running into the camp with their weapons in their hands and horses left outside the clearing. Elrohir pulled back a little and used his bow to fire at the orcs while Elladan fought with his sword trying to get closer to the maiden.

As time went by more orcs slipped past Elladan and hurried towards Elrohir, so the younger twin was forced to draw his sword and lay his bow aside. There were too many orcs they could not hope to win alone. They needed to run. Elrohir knew those things and he knew that he needed to tell his twin, Elladan tended to not think when he was fighting.

"Elladan!" Elrohir shouted when he saw Elladan finish off an orc. He himself was fighting while he said this. The orc used his inattention the gain ground, but Elrohir managed to hold him off. "There are too many of them! Get over to her and then run, take her to safety!"

"Why do you say that as if you're not coming?" Elladan shouted panicked, but nevertheless moved closer to the elf.

Elrohir heard the concern in his brother's voice and smiled. He cut down another orc and then ran in Elladan's direction cutting down any orc who dared cross his path. Elrohir could feel pain suddenly coming from his link with Elladan and looked over there to see an orc stabbing Elladan in the arm.

"Elladan!" Elrohir screamed and ran to his brother's side.

"Don't worry." Elladan pressed his voice betraying no pain even though Elrohir could feel it through him.

There weren't as many orc left as there had been in the start and some of them were starting to run into the forest and away. They stood on either side of the unconscious maiden protecting her as the orcs kept coming.

They didn't know how long they fought, all the strokes melting into one as they continued in a constant pattern. The flow of orcs did not stop and the twins were loosing strength and both had gained injuries.

Elladan!

Elrohir's voice sounded in Elladan's mind.

We cannot win this there isn't an end to them. We need to get her to safety.

With that Elrohir whistled for their horses. Soon they heard hoof beats over the sound of the constant fighting. Elladan covered Elrohir's back while he got the elf onto his horse and quickly jumped up behind her. Elladan then followed onto his own horse.

They called to their horses in elvish begging them to ride with all speed and soon they were leaving the battlefield behind them. The orc screamed after them and tried to follow, but their elven horses were too quick.

They first slowed down when they were safely inside the borders of Imladris. They had crossed the Bruinen at the crossing point, first when they were over the river did they calm down slightly.

They slowed down the by now panting horses when they came upon a small clearing in the forest. Elladan gracefully jumped off his horse and neared Elrohir's. He knew that Elrohir was shaken; he always was after a fight.

"Ro?" Elladan asked gently and placed his hand on the arm Elrohir had wrapped around the elf. Elrohir slowly looked at Elladan his eyes wider than usual.

"It's over Elrohir. You can give her to me." Elladan said.

Elrohir nodded and lowered the elf in front of him into Elladan's waiting arms. Elladan placed her on the ground in the middle of the clearing. Elrohir soon knelt down on the other side of her. Together they checked her over for wounds, they were surprised when they saw none except for a cut on her brow. When first they had heard her scream they had prepared for the worst.

"She'll be fine." Elrohir said relieved and let out a deep breath he didn't know he had been holding. Then finally they let their eyes run over her, she was wearing a simple dress dirtied now from the mud and her hair was chestnut brown. They had not seen her before.

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There was a dull throbbing in her head when she woke up. Her mind was blank and empty; she could quietly hear two voices talking lowered to each other in elvish.

Gasping she tore open her eyes and sat up which she soon came to regret as her vision darkened and dizziness and nausea flew through her. Immediately she felt a pair of hands steady her as she breathed deeply and trembled. A cup was soon held to her lips and she drank eagerly. The pain in her head slowly abated and her vision cleared again leaving her gazing into two storm grey eyes, worry was reflected in them and she soon lost herself in their steadiness.

Elrohir looked into two astonishing blue eyes, he was worried when he saw one pupil slightly more dilated than the other, revealing that she had a slight concussion. Elladan gently lowered her down on the ground again.

The elf gasped when she saw him as well, "How hard did I hit my head?" She panicked, "There are two of you!"

Both Elladan and Elrohir burst out laughing, this made her look even more confused. They quickly sobered, though smiles were still placed on their lips.

"I'm sorry my lady." Elrohir said politely, "My name is Elrohir and this is my twin brother Elladan. I assure you there are meant to be two of us. Who are you?"

"My name is Saewyn…" She answered slowly as if not believing it herself.

"Where do you come from Saewyn?" Elladan asked.

"I… I…" She stammered panicked. "I don't know… I don't remember. I don't remember anything…" Dread was etched in her voice.

Elladan and Elrohir shared a worried look. They could clearly see that Saewyn was panicking and they needed to calm her down before she did any damage to herself.

Elladan took her hands softly into his own. "Calm down Saewyn…" He whispered soothingly to her, "It can be a side effect to the blow to your head. I'm sure your memory will come back to you."

"Do I know any of you?" She asked.

"I do not believe so." Elrohir answered gently before standing up, "This is the first time we've seen you." He walked away from her line of sight, but she looked up and saw Elladan watching his brother.

After a few minutes Elrohir came back with some bread and water. He handed her the bread and sat down beside her again. First then she noticed all the blood on both of the twins' clothes. She looked guiltily at them.

"Were you wounded when you saved me?" The pain in her voice made both the twins look down at her anxiously. "I'm so sorry, it's all my fault." She had tears in her eyes.

"Do not fret." Elladan said calmly, "We are not injured seriously."

"That should not calm her Elladan." His twin huffed. "Not after she hears your definition to being seriously injured."

"What are you trying to say, that I enjoy being injured?" Elladan said with mock hurt in his voice.

"Yes, I am Elladan." Elrohir grinned, "I remember the incident last year where you almost died. You said right to the end that you were fine, seriously you'll end up giving me a heart attack one of these days."

"I imagine my definition is not that different from yours, I also seem to remember a time when you almost died and you still talked about being ready for another fight."

Elrohir glared at his twin, but then looked at Saewyn again, "What I mean is that it's much wiser to take your insurances from me. Believe me, Elladan and I have been far more injured than we are right now and for a lot more insufficient reasons. We have already taken care of the injuries as well as possible, but I think it would be best if we soon set out for Rivendell where there will be food and rest. Do you not agree Dan?"

"I think it is a splendid idea, I'm sure Ada is thoroughly worried about us by now as he always is." Elladan smiled. "And do not lay the blame for our injuries on your own shoulder's since it was me and Elrohir's decision to rescue you no matter what circumstances."

Saewyn nodded and smiled. She quickly wiped the tears off her cheeks. Both Elladan and Elrohir grinned at her and then walked from her and began packing the camp together. She inspected them, Elladan was favoring his right arm holding his left tightly against his body, but there was no pain showing in his expression. She saw the worried looks Elrohir was sending his twin and he stopped Elladan a couple of times from lifting some of the more heavy gear in the camp leaving Elladan slightly annoyed. She wouldn't have been able to tell them apart from each other if it wasn't because Elrohir was wearing a green cloak and Elladan's was blue.

There were two horses in the outskirts of the clearing, a black and a brown horse. She could guess that the brown horse was Elrohir's when he placed his things on the horses back. He talked gently to his horse and then looked at Elladan. Elladan looked up as well and it seemed as though they were communicating.

I should probably take her on my horse; you shouldn't move your arm around too much.

My arm isn't that bad.

I can feel when you're in pain Elladan don't try to lie to me.

You're wounded as well Ro.

I wasn't the one who got stabbed in the arm. There is no need to pain you when it isn't necessary.

Fine.

They suddenly stopped looking at each other and returned to what they had been doing before. Elrohir moved his horse towards Saewyn and then gently helped her up on it so she was sitting in front of him. He then jumped up behind her.

"Have you ever ridden a horse before lady Saewyn?" Elrohir asked politely as he grasped the reins.

Saewyn shook her head slightly frightened from side to side, "I don't think so."

"Don't worry." Elladan said grinning as he rode up beside them, "I'm sure Elrohir won't let you fall with intention."

"I will never let her fall Elladan, how dare you accuse me, Elrohir the horse master, of something like that." Elrohir accused with mock hurt in his voice.

"Horse master?" Elladan groaned irritated. "Don't come with that title again."

"It is the proper title." Elrohir smiled, "Just look at how gorgeous and well trained Túel is in comparison to Cannor." He said and patted Túel's mane, she neighed at him and quickened her pace. "She will not let any of us fall Saewyn."

Elrohir had always had his way with horses and other animals, being the most gentle of the twins. Túel was the fastest and most well trained horse in Rivendell. Elrohir had even helped Elladan tame Cannor somewhat, but the bond he shared with Túel was something else. She would never let anyone else ride her unless Elrohir said she could, though sometimes when Elrohir hadn't been there she had allowed Elladan onto her back, but that was only in dire circumstances. Túel would never leave Elrohir unless he bid her to go.

They quickened the pace, wanting to be in Rivendell as soon as possible. They hadn't told Saewyn, not wanting to scare her unnecessarily, but both Elladan and Elrohir were wearing. She noticed though that they grew quieter the longer they rode. Túel noticed her master's plight and quickened her pace making Cannor follow her through the forest.

Not too soon light began showing in front of them and the last homely house soon came into their vision. Túel stopped gently in front of the house, but Cannor stopped too roughly and Elladan who had only been holding onto the reigns with one hand tumbled to the ground. Cannor was tense and skirted around the courtyard.

Elrohir jumped off Túel's back and stood in front of Cannor his arms raised. A soothing flow of elvish left his mouth rapidly calming the horse down. When he was certain that Cannor was calm he hurried over to Elladan who was still lying on the ground his hand wrapped around the wound on his arm.

"Elladan, are you alright?" Elrohir asked worriedly as he knelt beside his brother.

Elladan took a deep breath before he sat up, "I'm fine don't worry. …Thank you Ro."

"You're welcome." Elrohir smiled and held his hand out for his brother to take. Elladan let Elrohir pull him to his feet.

"Túel." Elrohir called softly. The horse came slowly towards him knowing that there was a nervous elf on her back. Elrohir lifted Saewyn off Túel's back when they came close enough. Saewyn looked relieved when her feet touched the ground again. She walked over to stand beside Elladan as Elrohir walked up to Túel. He mumbled something in elvish to her and then watched as she went over to Cannor and then guided him with her towards the stables.

Elrohir turned back to Elladan and Saewyn with a smile on his face He then turned towards the house and slowly went up the stairs, Elladan made to follow but Saewyn held his hand in a tight grip and she wasn't letting go.

Go, I'll talk to her.

Elladan said when he saw his brother turn slightly towards them. Elrohir nodded and then went inside the house closing the door behind him.

Elladan turned to face Saewyn, "My lady?"

"I'm scared…" She stuttered, "I don't remember who I am. Why did those orcs have me? What kind of person am I? Why should I be welcome in this house if I do not know anything I could be of danger to you? I don't remember anything Elladan, what do I do?" She asked panicked, knowing that she had only known the twins for a day, but right now it was like they were the only she knew and they were what was keeping her from loosing herself.

Elladan quickly embraced her; "Everyone has always been welcome in Elrond's house. No evil will befall you while you are here do not fear. This is a house of healing, maybe you'll get your memory back."

"I don't know if I want it back." She whispered.

Elladan had no answer to that only held her for a couple of minutes more before taking her hand and guiding her into the house. Elladan seemed to know exactly where to go and he soon stopped before a carved wooden door. He opened it revealing an office; there was a desk in the middle of the room and a sitting area in one of the sides with a sofa and two chairs gathered around a large fireplace. Bookcases filled the other side, loaded with many books. The whole back wall of the office consisted of tall window like doors that were thrown open leaving the room sweeping with a gentle breeze; the starry sky was clearly seen beyond. There was a high ceiling and pillars in form of trees throughout the room.

She saw Elrohir sitting in one of the chair while a dark haired elf with his back turned to her was assessing his injuries. Elrohir was finishing the story about what had happened when they came into the room.

"Ada." Elladan said and began walking over to him.

The elf turned around revealing a face that looked somewhat like the twins only older and wiser by far. His deep blue eyes held immense wisdom and gentleness, Saewyn soon felt herself being swept into the as if he could look right through her. This Effect stopped when Elrond look at Elladan, there was worry in his eyes when he saw the blood on Elladan's tunic.

"Come and sit." Elrond said gesturing to the couch and chair. When Saewyn hesitated feeling as if she was ruining a family reunion he added, "Both of you."

Elladan led her over to the couch and they sat down. Silence stretched for a while as Elrond first checked Elrohir's wounds and then Elladan's. Saewyn felt even guiltier when she saw the concern on Elrond's face. Then he finished.

"I don't know if I should be glad. You've come home in worse conditions than this my sons." Elrond said defeated, "What am I going to do with you?"

The twins grinned sheepishly at him. He hugged both of them and placed a kiss on their brows. "It's good to have you back again."

"It's good to be back Ada." The twins answered at the same time.

Elrond smiled and then turned to Saewyn, "I apologize for the wait my lady. Welcome to Imladris, my name is Elrond. Elrohir has already informed me of your situation and you are welcome to stay under my roof as long as you need." Elrond said politely an air of lordship surrounded him.

Saewyn got up and curtsied. "Thank you for your hospitality my lord."

Elrond smiled and shook his head, "There is no need for such formalities. Elrond will be fine. May I?" He asked and indicated to her head injury.

Saewyn nodded and Elrond reached forward to inspect the wound. His brows furrowed in thought, "It doesn't seem serious enough to inflict memory loss… You only have a slight concussion. You should be fine after a few days of rest." He finished, "I don't know about your memory, head injuries are tricky."

Saewyn nodded slightly disappointed. Elrond saw this and lifted her chin so she looked him in the eye. "Do not despair Saewyn, whether or not your memory comes back you are welcome to stay here. I will do everything in my power to get it back if you truly want it."

Saewyn just nodded seeing the truth and gentleness in Lord Elrond's eyes.

Elrond then walked away from her over to the desk he picked up a bell lying on the table and rang it once. Soon a maid stepped into the room.

"Lord Elrond." She greeted.

"Good evening Cíwel." Elrond nodded in greeting, "Would you be so kind as to escort Lady Saewyn to a room."

"Certainly My Lord." Cíwel looked at Saewyn, "This way My Lady."

"If there is anything Saewyn." Elrond said when she was at the door, "Do not hesitate to come to either me or my sons."

"Thank you Lord Elrond" Saewyn smiled and walked after Cíwel.

She was led through many corridors; the house, she found, was larger than it looked from the outside. Finally they stopped before a white wooden door. Cíwel walked into the room and began making the room ready, Saewyn followed right behind her.

The room was large with windows and a balcony. There was a bed carved out of white wood in one end and a little sitting area in the other. The main color in the room was white but there was also some blue in it. She looked around in wonder while Cíwel changed the bed sheets. The moon and stars were shining brightly bathing the room in a silvery light.

"That will be all My Lady." Cíwel said, "Is there anything else you need? The breakfast bell will ring in some hours I suggest you get some rest."

"Thank you Cíwel." Saewyn said.

Cíwel curtsied and headed towards the door, "If there is anything you need do not hesitate to call. Feel free to use the clothes I put into the closet, they should be your size."

With that Cíwel left, leaving Saewyn alone in the room. She took a bath and changed into one of the nightdresses in the closet before falling asleep instantly on the bed. She hadn't noticed that she was that tired before she laid down on the bed.

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When the morning bell rang she woke up not quite knowing where she was, but then she remembered. Smiling she dressed herself in one of the blue dresses from the closet, it matched her eyes. She was combing her auburn hair when someone knocked on the door.

"Come in." She said.

The door opened revealing the twins on the other end. Both of them were wearing silver circlets with a blue gem hanging from it. Their hair was combed and braided from their faces. The only difference was that one of them was wearing a grey tunic and the other a red.

They smiled when they saw the confusion on her face. Mischief glittered in their eyes.

"Good morning-"

"Lady Saewyn-"

"We hope-"

"You have slept well."

They said finishing each other's sentences as well as masking their voices so they sounded the same. Saewyn looked even more confused so Elladan and Elrohir burst out laughing.

When finally they stopped laughing Elladan said, "Sorry Lady Saewyn. I'm Elladan and this is Elrohir."

Saewyn nodded. Elrohir was the one with the red tunic on and Elladan was wearing the grey one.

"We're here to escort you to breakfast, since you probably don't know where it is." Elrohir said.

"Thank you." Saewyn said and stood up from her chair. She followed them out of the room and down the halls.

"Did you sleep well?" Elladan asked.

"Yes I did Lord Elladan." Then she noticed the almost hidden tiredness in the twins eyes, "Did you not sleep?" she asked.

"There is no need to call us Lord, Saewyn." Elladan smiled. "Me and Elrohir had some business to attend to so we haven't slept."

Saewyn nodded, it didn't seem like it was her place to ask the twins what they had had to attend to so she didn't say anything. They rounded a corner and walked through an archway into a hall. There was a long table where several elves were seated, at the head table she could see Elrond and two other elves a blond and a brown haired one. They seemed to be friends with Lord Elrond.

Elladan and Elrohir led her up to the head table and seated themselves on either side of her. She noticed that Lord Elrond had the same masked tiredness in his face as the twins so she guessed he had stayed up as well.

"Welcome to Imladris." The golden haired elf greeted her, "My name is Glorfindel."

"Good morning Glorfindel." Saewyn smiled, "I'm Saewyn."

"So I have heard." Glorfindel smiled.

"Good morning Saewyn." The dark-haired elf beside Glorfindel said, "I'm Lord Elrond's adviser Erestor. Glorfindel is commander of our warriors."

"Pleased to meet you." Saewyn inclined her head.

Elrohir had just taken a bite of bread when an elf came sprinting into the hall, "Lord Elrohir!" He shouted panicked. Elrohir stood up quickly and went to the elf.

"What is it Rochon?" Elrohir asked.

"The horses My Lord." Rochon answered between pants, "Master sent me to get you… we can't get the horses under control. Cannor is acting up…"

"Has anyone been injured?"

"Not seriously, My Lord."

Elrohir nodded and looked at the other elves in the hall, "Excuse me." He bowed his head and then walked quickly out of the room followed closely by Rochon.

Elladan blushed slightly when he heard that it was his horse that was acting up and that they had sent for Elrohir, but he knew that he wouldn't be of much help in that kind of situation. Cannor didn't even listen to him the horse was stubborn. The only reason he had kept Cannor was that it had been a gift. Cannor didn't always act like that; he had followed Elladan into many battles and seen a lot of blood. Cannor was a warhorse. Didn't listen to anyone except Elrohir a little.

"Is Cannor wild?"

Elladan looked over at Saewyn who had asked the question. He smiled and said, "It can be discussed, but no he has been with me for a long time. He just has a mind of his own, won't let anyone tell him what to do."

"Oh." She said, "Shouldn't you have gone with Elrohir."

Elladan smiled sadly, "This isn't the first time this has happened, I usually just get in Elrohir's way when I try to help so we came to the conclusion that he would handle such matters."

Saewyn nodded, her eyes went wide when a flash of pain suddenly ran through Elladan's face and he gasped. Then a far away expression came over Elladan's eyes, and Elrond looked at him as well.

When his eyes returned to them he said, "Cannor kicked Elrohir, but he has it under control."

Elrond nodded at Elladan's words looking slightly worried, Saewyn just blinked.

"How do you know that?" She asked confused after some time.

Elladan smirked and explained, "The bond between me and Elrohir is strong because we're twins. That gives us access to each other's thought and feelings. We can communicate over distances. Ada can communicate with us as well, but it is as easy as breathing for me and Ro."

"Quite annoying actually." Glorfindel groaned, "You can never know what they are planning."

"What do you mean by that Glorfindel?" Elladan asked innocently.

Glorfindel's reply was cut of as Elrohir walked into the room again. He calmly and politely answered all the questions he was asked as he made his way up to the head of the table again. There was nothing to be seen on the younger twin's face.

Elrohir sat down beside Elladan.

"Cannor was throwing quite the tantrum." Elrohir told Elladan, "But luckily everyone in the stable got away with only scratches. I managed to calm him down after some time. I found out that he had a thorn in his hoof."

"And you took it out?" Elladan asked seeing the life threatening in that attempt.

Elrohir smiled at the astonished look on Elladan's face, "Don't worry I don't have any imaginative powers. I just had a very grumpy bodyguard."

"Túel?" Elladan laughed, but then turned serious. "She didn't manage to get you through completely unscathed though…"

Elladan took hold of Elrohir's hand making Elrohir hiss. He pulled back Elrohir's sleeve revealing a steadily forming bruise on his arm. He felt alongside the bone relieved when he found that the bone hadn't been broken, but the arm was badly bruised.

"Do not worry about it Elladan." Elrohir said and removed his arm from his brother's grasp. "It was my own fault for stepping too close to Cannor before he was ready. Túel shielded me immediately afterwards. I should probably head back to the stables to help them rebuild some of the boxes. How about showing Saewyn Rivendell?" Elrohir asked both Elladan and Saewyn.

"Would you like to see Rivendell, Saewyn?" Elladan asked her.

"I'd love to." She answered enthusiastically.

Elrohir clapped his hands together and stood up from the table again, "Wonderful, now that that is decided I will go to the stables." Elrohir turned to leave.

"Elrohir." Elrond called, making Elrohir turn around to face him. "You have hardly eaten any breakfast."

Elrohir smiled and took loaf of bread up from a plate. He showed it to his father before continuing to walk towards the stable. Elrond sighed after him.

Elrohir walked while eating the bread in his hand. He soon came upon Rivendell's stable. It was almost open from every side. They where hesitant to remove the horses from nature and locking them inside, so a stable had been made to only just make sure the horses weren't running all over Imladris, though they were often allowed to do just that.

Elrohir walked inside and saw several elves already working on fixing the broken gates and what not. The horses seemed quite calm.

Elrohir spotted Rochon and walked over to him. "Anything I can do to help?" Elrohir asked startling the other elf.

"My lord!" Rochon quickly stood up and bowed to Elrohir. "Thank you very much for your help today."

"You're welcome Rochon." Elrohir smiled and took another bite of bread.

Rochon stared shocked at the bread in Elrohir's hand. "I'm sorry for ruining your breakfast my Lord."

"What?" Elrohir asked, "Oh, nothing to worry about Rochon I've had enough breakfasts in my life to compensate for this one. I'm just happy that you called for me, so no other elves were injured. How are they?"

"They are fine, Lord Elrohir." Rochon answered.

Suddenly Túel came trotting over to him she nudged Elrohir's shoulder and took a bite of the bread in his hand.

"That was my breakfast." Elrohir exclaimed laughing, but gave Túel the rest of the bread. She then gently put her nose to the place on his arm where Elrohir had been kicked. Elrohir stroked her mane and whispered to her so the others wouldn't hear it, "Don't worry I'm fine."

Then he set to work with helping the elves fix the stable although there was protests flying at him from all directions saying that they could handle it and this wasn't something lords should be doing. Elrohir just smiled at them and asked them why he couldn't help his people. That left the elves with no replies.

After having been there for a couple of hours and the stable was beginning to look like normal again he walked out. The sun shone clearly in the sky and the weather was mild. Suddenly Elrohir smiled when he spotted Elladan and Saewyn walking in the gardens laughing. He decided to leave them alone and walked into the house instead. He smelled like horse.