I shouldn't have done. Oh, I really shouldn't have done that. I thought as I put my whole body weight against the wall holding my book to my chest. I quickly remember guards are watching this places' every move so I try to bring my heart rate back to normal. I feel my body start to shake. I start running to the fountain disregarding my book. I sit on the border and dunk my face in the water. I get a lot of points for trying to remain discreet, to be honest, that was never my strong point. I bring my head out of the water cup my hands and drink some. To my surprise, the water tasted clean, fresh.

I took a moment to gather myself, the reflection the water gave off was so clear. I looked at my reflection for a moment to see if I had wet my hair, I had not; I see that on the balcony was a young man, probably in is twenties(though I do not know since I have not seen his face) who had his back to me. "M'lady are you alright," Aragorn said bringing me the book I had let fall on the floor. "I feel quite tired but I should be fine, thank you," I said with a smile, " It's the second time you have helped me today and I must thank you." He smiled and said it was no problem. "Windel," Aragorn said as he looked up to the man in the balcony," What are you doing up there?" The man came down the nearest stairs and joined us. "I was just enjoying a book, and the view," for a split second I swear he looked at me, not just at my face, but at my stature. "Beautiful necklace, m'lady" he then followed. Aragorn and I looked at each other, then I realized that Aragorn had the same necklace as I do." Surprising that she has not given up her heart to anyone," Aragorn joked. The comment made me blush. " Well I'll leave you to men to it then," I added with a smile. Both Aragorn and

" Surprising that she has not given up her heart to anyone," Aragorn joked. The comment made me blush. " Well I'll leave you two men to it then," I added with a smile. Both Aragorn and Windel turned to me, Aragorns' eyes widened as if to tell me I messed up. I erupted in fake laughter, followed by Windel then Aragorn and all those who were sneaky enough to hear the conversation. "Well I really must go, Lady Galadriel wants me to speak of 'The situation' with her," he said half sardonically, he said his goodbyes and left me with a stranger. I hate it when people do that, like how do you expect me to talk to a stranger, mostly one as handsome. If at first I thought Aragorn was unspeakably attractive, then Windel; He was mighty handsome too. "I really must get to my room," I said. "If you would do me the honor of letting me walk you," the tall man asked. "I don't know you," I said narrowing my eyes, "therefore, I must deny," I continued with a smile. "It's a shame, it would have been my honor, until next time lady Athena…

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"Wait," Windel called out, "walk with me, I fear I am not from this realm and If you do not accompany me I might get lost," he said with a smile. Amelia was at a loss for words. She doesn't know this place either! "Of course…" she said with a curt nod. Windel asked Amelia how the Rivendell elves were doing. Elves Amelia thought. He must be delusional. "If I may be so bold as to ask you why we are here?" Amelia asked politely. "Do you not recognize me?" He wondered, staring coldly into the distance. " I am afraid- I am afraid I do not." Windel forcefully grabbed her wrist, the more she tried to take it back he just held it tighter. He got closer and whispered, "listen here, princess, I know who you are and you're not going to fool me." He let go of her wrist which had been bruised by his grip. Amelia stayed. She was so scared she could barely move a muscle. She seemed confused by what he said, "I'm not a-" He hurriedly turned his attention back to her, " My master has asked me to kill you, and to bring back your head. Somehow, I look at you, and think it is not right." Amelia tried to move but it was impossible, every single ligament in her body was stiff. "I think you should feel what my sister did before she was murdered! Then, when your body smashes against the floor, I will collect the salvageable and show it to my master," he said with a grin. Again he grabbed her by the wrist, this time holding her above the edge of the bridge. The only emotion Lia could get across was fear. The hellish thing sensed that and laughed, a little too loud this time.

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"Goodnight princess," Windel sneered. Amelia tried to hold on to the ledge but she couldn't move her arm past her hip. Lia closed her eyes expecting to be dropped at any second. "Goodnight princess!" a woman said as she grabbed Lias' wrist and knocked out her assailant. "Hold on," Arwen said as she pulled the girl up. She held on to her for dear life, "Amelia, are you alright?" she questioned. Amelia looked around before answering, seeing a few elves out of their chambers and looking to see if they were all right. "I think so," she said as she tried to stand up. Her legs were too weak, they trembled and she fell back down- well almost. She gracefully caught her once more and sat her down. Amelia brought her hands up to her face. Thru all the years of mocking and torment; all the years people were poking at her flaws, this moment was where she felt the most vulnerable. She kneeled next to her and asked if she was able to stay still. When Lia nodded, the woman inspected Windel. Amelia let her heart run out of pace, she was a human after all and it was normal to have feelings, right? A ball in her throat started to form, no not now. This was absolutely not the time! A single tear ran along her cheek and fell to the floor. Amelia pushed her whole body back so that she could support her weight against the railing. Her rescuers' ears perked up and she turned around. "Hey, hey… It's ok, you're ok," she said wiping her tears away. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry…" Having said that, Amelia stood up and attempted running to her quarters. " are you alright?" Aragorn asked matching her pace. "Quite thank you," she replied coldly. The woman who had saved her caught up to them and said, "Aragorn, my friend, I believe it is best to leave her be." " What has happened, my love?" he asked back. " She almost died," Arwen said gesturing for Aragorn to stay put, "I'll try to talk to her."

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Amelia slammed the door and locked it. Her fathers' voice ran thru her mind, DISAPPOINTMENT, he yelled at her. She slid down the door and buried her face in her knees. What had just happened? This was all a mistake, a huge mistake. All she wanted to do was get away from her responsibilities. Now, NOW she had just made a fool of herself. I want to go back, back to when things were simpler.

She heard a knock on the door, she quickly gathered herself and wiped her tears away. "Amelia, please, I just came to see if you were ok?" she said as Lia opened the door. "Yes, yes I'm fine," she lied and smiled. She squinted a bit then her expression softened " I mean no trouble, but what you have been thru is not something you are fine after," she added and gently made her sit on the couch that was in the middle of the room. " I meant to thank you for saving my life," she said truthfully. "It was no problem," she said as he smiled warmly. She took her hand and looked at her wrist, it was purple and red. She moved it around and asked if it hurt, she nervously said yes. Arwen told her that her wrist was broken. She took one of the leather band that was tiring the curtain open and tied it around Amelias' wrist, "that should stabilize it, Amelia." "How do you know my name?" She asked taking her hand back. "I heard… I know who you are, who you are from, roughly…" "Then why don't you tell me," she said standing up, "since everyone here since to know me better than I do?" Lia practically yelled as she opened the door. "I'm sorry, I-" she tried to say, "It's okay, I understand." Standing up, the tall women prepared to leave. "If ever you need me to talk, about anything. I'll be there."

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I slowly wake up to the delightful smell of pastries. I stretch a bit, then get out of bed. My wrist hurt more than yesterday and my whole arm felt numb. Opening the closet I see that the gowns that once were inside have been changed to training gear and some fancier dresses. I grabbed a curve-hugging green shirt. It had 3/4 sleeves with matching long half gloves to go with it. A wide golden belt with golden details, I imagine was to be put around the waist. It had beautiful lighter green decals. To go with it were simple black pants and boots.

I loosely tied my hair in a french braid, grabbed a cloak that had been laid out and made my way back to the forest. "How could you let that happen to her?" she heard, "I hoped you would be able to keep an eye on her, but she does have the tendency to walk around without warning anyone," another voice arose, " you have not put any restrictions on her, and she does not have anything to do all day what do you expect," the same voice said in frustration. "She needs time to rest, from her normal life and what has just happened to her." "It surprises me that word has spread so quickly," another sighed, " We have not taken into consideration the coming of the elf-king and the fact that she is untrained and unaware which makes her easier to kill," she heard a familiar voice say. "That is why we have brought you three here, to train her," a woman spoke, "and teach her." "I will, I trust you two will as well," she heard a few say "ok" or "alright". Well, I'm not going to be able to down the way I usually do… I go past my room and to the end of the corridor where a horse was visible. I whistle. A horse hears me and comes under the window. I jump down onto the horse. OW! That hurt more than I thought it would, I've seen it done in movie many times but never before have I done anything like it(or probably every will ever do it again.) I pull my hood up and ride into the forest.