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Belan came galloping through the woods of Lorien. Haldir had spotted her and came running after her abandoning his post. He was overcome with fear that something terrible had happened to Arya.

'Whoa Belan,' Haldir calmed her. 'Easy. Where is Arya?'

He led her to her stable as fast as he could so he could inform his Lord and Lady of Belan's return without Arya. He knew there was something odd going on as Belan had no saddle and bridle. If Orcs had attacked them she would return wearing her riding gear. He ran up the winding staircase that ascended to Celeborn and Galadriel's flet and there he met them.

'My Lord, my Lady!' Haldir called out. 'I must speak with you urgently. Belan has returned without Arya; I fear for her safety.'

'This is unfortunate news, Haldir,' Celeborn stood to meet him with a troubled expression. He turned to his wife. 'Can you speak with Elrond?'

'I shall,' Galadriel turned on her heels and briskly walked away to talk to him privately.

'I wish to go out and search for her,' spoke Haldir.

'No, Haldir, you must stay here at your post,' commanded Celeborn. 'Speaking of which, are you not on duty tonight March-warden?'

'Yes, my Lord. I just saw Belan without Arya and panicked. I needed to inform you immediately.'

'I understand, Haldir, I am aware of your strong feelings for her. But understand this: you are the senior March-warden, you are in command. You should have sent another; you must not leave your post. Arya is very important to us all but so is protecting the borders of Lorien.'

'Yes, my Lord, I am sorry,' Haldir bowed his head.

'I am sure there is little to worry about, Haldir,' reassured Celeborn, placing a hand on his shoulder. Though he was very concerned about Arya, he tried to make Haldir feel more at ease. 'Return to your post. We will send for you if there is any news.'

'Yes, my Lord Celeborn, my apologies once again,' said Haldir carrying out Celeborn's instructions. He turned and went hastily to his station in the woods with the other Elves.

'Haldir!' greeted Rumil. 'What was the cause for your sudden madness?'

'I have never seen you run so,' chuckled Orophin, musically.

'Belan, Arya's horse came back today,' informed Haldir. 'Arya was not with her.'

'Brother that is grave news. What happened, do you think?' asked Rumil concerned.

'I am not sure, the horse returned with no saddle or bridle. It is most strange,' said Haldir puzzled.

'That is a riddle,' spoke Orophin.

'It is no riddle!' snapped Haldir. 'She could be in danger; I need to know she is safe.'

'Calm yourself, Haldir. I am certain she will return safely. She is most hardy,' said Rumil.

'I hope so,' whispered Haldir.

Back at Celeborn and Galadriel's flet…

'What news from Elrond?' asked Celeborn.

'He informed me Arya had left Rivendell early yesterday morning on horseback.'

'That is little to go on,' frowned Celeborn.

'It is. I spoke to Gandalf also. Arya is with the Fellowship.'

'What? Elrond refused her. She joined them anyway?' Celeborn couldn't believe what he was hearing.

'He told me she wanted to go with them on their quest so she could tell her parents of her great deeds when she meets them.'

Celeborn took a few moments. 'I pity Aragorn. Hearing that must have been agony.'

'She also joined so she could help protect Middle-earth. She hasn't joined the Fellowship, she did not think before she acted. Gandalf explained that she followed them and sent Belan back home. She then continued on foot without any supplies and came wandering through camp late into the night in search of food.' Galadriel spoke, amused with her great-grand daughter's behaviour. 'Gandalf said she regretted following them and she did not know the way back. She is with them until she finds her way back to Lorien. She is safe, most likely far safer than she would be here, travelling in the company of a Wizard, a Ranger, a master Bowman of Mirkwood, a Gondorian warrior and a Dwarf with an axe.'

They both laughed tunefully together at the thought.

'Have you discussed this with Elrond?' asked Celeborn on a more serious note.

'Not yet. Do you think it wise? Arwen would be worried. It will be pressing a week or so before Arya could return home.'

'I think they need to know. Elrond may have already spoken to Arwen about her missing child.'

'That is true. I will speak with him shortly,' smiled Galadriel. She placed her lips on Celeborn's cheek and turned towards her balcony looking over the mallorn-trees of Caras Galadhon.

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