"Let's rest here." Aylwin announced as they came to a low ledge.
"But we've only just reached the edge of the northern part of the Misty Mountains." Tauriel complained. She was growing frustrated with the man who was leading her. He often wanted to stop to eat and sleep something she felt was a waste of time. She did not tell him of her wedding that was to take place in a week and half.
"Excuse me for being a mere mortal, princess" Aylwin replied as he sarcastically bowed to her, "don't you want me to be at my strongest to lead and protect you?'
"I do not need your protection," she rolled her eyes. She jumped off her horse and scanned the lands before them. She was hoping to run into Legolas sooner rather than later, but the journey was taKing longer than she expected.
She heard a rustle in the woods. She paused listening to where the sound was coming from then quickly drew her bow towards the direction of the sound.
"Lady Tauriel," a familiar voice said. Elrond emerged from the behind the trees, "What brings you so far from your palace?"
"I was about to ask you the same thing, Elrond," Tauriel said as she lowered her bow. They were far from Rivendell, Elrond's home, and Tauriel did not like the idea of being followed.
"I do not think you should continue forward on your path," Elrond warned.
"Have you been sent here by my father?" Tauriel asked suspiciously.
"No, I have not communicated with him. I've just been watching you through this forest the past few days. I do not think you should continue to the Misty Mountains."
"Well good thing I don't take orders from you," She said angrily. Who was he to question her judgment?
"You have no map, you have no army, you have no leader." He said scoffing at the man, "You think you are on a simple mission to retrieve jewels, but I warn you evil lurks in those mountains. I would advise you to turn around otherwise I would not think twice about contacting your father who no doubt has noticed you absence."
"And I will advise you to turn around and stop following me," she hissed, "Return to Rivendell and don't worry about me."
"As you wish, my lady," Elrond said. He bowed to her then turned to go. He had said what he wanted to the princess and that is all he could do. He knew she was quite stubborn like her father, but he hoped his warning would sink in.
"I thought elves were supposed to be nicer to each other,"Alywin finally spoke up.
"Oh shush," she said to him. She noticed he took a swig of brandy, "I don't think it is smart to drink at this hour, Alywin."
"Well, elf princess, we will have to agree to disagree," he said as he went for another swig. Tauriel shot an arrow and knocked the brandy straight out of his hand. The man looked at her shocked at how close she had gotten the arrow to his face. "You've shattered my bottle of brandy!" Alywin shouted.
"We continue on our journey," she said sternly and got back onto her horse.