Chapter 2: The truth and future.

The next morning Kelsey woke up in a tent. She was bounded to a pole by her wrists. About the same time as she awoke the man came into the tent. Kelsey had no idea whatever had happened and who was responsible. So she thought her father's friend just happened to be there. Until she found herself bounded. But even then she wasn't thinking that he was responsible. Then the man started to laugh. Because Kelsey was trying to get loose.

"Please, help me. Free me, please." Kelsey said with a frightened tone in her voice.

But he only started to laugh louder.

"Please, I beg you, untie me. I will let my father reward you. Please..."Kelsey said again.

"Your father is no more. As is your mother, and the rest of your kingdom. You're the last one left little Elf" The man said with a grin on his face. "And we will make your life less miserable if you co-operate."

"No, this can't be true. Atar...Atara..." Kelsey said. Right after that she started to cry. She finally realised she was the only one left, alone. No-one else there.

"Oh, don't try that on me. Just get me what I want!" the man said, not even showing the slightest spark of compassion. Through her tears Kelsey asked:

"What do you want from me!"

By which the man answered: "Your power!" By which he smiled. Not in a friendly way, no...in an evil way.

"You don't understand. I have no control over it." Kelsey said. But the man already left the tent. And telling the guard he should keep an eye on her.

Later that day he returned again. He walked to Kelsey.

"We march to Rivendell in 9 days. The tenth day we'll be there. Tell me, will there be heavy resistance?"

"How should I know? Go ask them."

"Don't be so smart." And he smacked her in her face. "That is what will happen if you don't listen. Now answer my question. Will we face heavy resistance?" The man asked again.

"I told you. I don't know!"

He smacked her again. The last hit had made a cut on Kelsey's forehead. Now he really got pissed.

"This is the last time. WILL WE FACE HEAVY RESISTANCE?"

Kelsey had no choice but to say something. "No..." she said.

"Good...Guard!"

"Yes sir"

"Make sure she doesn't get anything to eat to drink."

"Yes sir"

Kelsey wasn't quite surprised. She hadn't done what he wanted. And for that, she had to pay the price.

That night almost the same happened. He wanted to know something, and she didn't want to tell him anything. Only because she really didn't know. And the next day exactly the same happened. Day after day. The eight day came. Every day, Kelsey got beaten. And that day didn't really look to be any different. But it would. Even if Kelsey got beaten again that morning. She was very weakened. Barely had anything to eat or drink al those days. She was still bounded to that pole. Bounded, it was the way she slept and lived. Well, if you could call that a living…..That night she heard a sound. Kelsey thought: "What's that noise?" It was the sound of……

The night of the extinction of the High Elven race and the capture of Kelsey, someone knew that something was going on. That someone was Elrond of Rivendell. With his gift of foresight he had seen what happened. Yes, he also knew about the High Elves and exactly what happened. He had also seen Kelsey at the time her power was active. And the great army that would march towards his city. He had to surprise the enemy. That would be the only way he could win. If he wouldn't send any troops, it could lead to a war. With extreme number of deaths. Deaths of innocent children and women. That was just something he couldn't let happen. So he called for his faithful friend but also captain of the army, Haldir.

"Haldir, take your men to Rygonvalley. In that valley there is our enemy. Meet them at night so they have a disadvantage." Lord Elrond said.

"I'll be on my way." Haldir said.

"And Haldir, in that camp there is a girl. A little girl. Make sure that you get her safely out of there."

"Yes, I will." Haldir made a small bow and walked away. He went to get the army.

Only 2 hours later 7000 men were standing ready. All fully equipped, but all in the same armour. They soon marched to Rygonvalley, what was only 1 day away. Depending on how fast the army was of course. And because this was an experienced "group" of Elves they reached the valley just within 17 hours of walking. It was night, so it was the perfect time for a surprise attack. Haldir commanded his troops to spread out and all attack at once. Still, they had to wait for his command.

Every soldier/archer was in his place. And Haldir gave the signal to attack. But in stead of a very noisy attack, they were very silent. Which would increase the surprise. One of the guards in the camp noticed them and he sounded of the alarm. But it was already too late. You could already hear the clashes of swords.

While everyone was fighting, Haldir went to search for that girl. As he expected, she was in a tent, together with her capturer who just gave her a kick for betraying him and calling for help. He opened the tent and saw a very angry man next to a badly wounded girl. Haldir drew his bow and shot the man down in a matter of a second with an arrow. The man fell dead on the ground. Kelsey looked at the person that shot her capturer. Just through a glimpse of her eyes. Then, she fainted and her head laid to the pole. Haldir untied her and picked her up. She looked really bad, with scratches all over her face arms, etc. Haldir walked outside with Kelsey in his arms. It seemed the surprise attack was a success. The enemy was eliminated and the girl was safe. A soldier walked up to Haldir.

"The battle is won. We lost around 600 men." The soldier said.

"Good, now…it's time to go home."

It was now like 7 a.m and everyone was ready to go home. Even when they weren't away so long.

Again after like 17 hours they were back at Rivendell. During the road Kelsey was on the horse with Haldir, 'cause she still wasn't conscious. When they arrived Haldir immediately rode to Elrond, who was waiting for them. Haldir got of and got Kelsey of his horse. Who still wasn't conscious. Elrond looked at her. How did he even get the thought of doing this to such a young girl?