Do You See What I See

Part Eleven

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A/N

Sorry it took so long to update this chapter. I have benn so busy it has not even been funny.

Sapphire sat staring out the window at the night sky. She had tried to sleep, but no matter sleep had not come. A soft touch made her twitch and nearly fall out of the window seat.

"Haldir." She gasped, "I did not hear you."

"You were in deep thought are you all right?"

"I was thinking that is all."

"Might I inquire as to what you were thinking of?"

She smiled at him and then her smile faded as she turned away.

"Grandmother is ill. I overheard her and grandfather speaking. She asked him not to speak of it to me."

"Something's Sapphire is better left unspoken of. Perhaps it is not time for them to tell you. Maybe they need time to except it them selves."

"But why not still tell me, am I not part of the family. Should I not know of such things?"

"Yes you should, but give them time Sapphire. I am sure they will tell you when the time is right. He placed a kind hand on her shoulder and smile. "Did you hear all they spoke of or only part?"

"Most of it. I know she fears she will not last till spring."

"Then give them some time child. They are not ready to deal with this and telling you would be harder on them. They love you dearly their actions are not meant to hurt you."

"I know I just don't want to loose someone else in my life." She stood and walked over to the fireplace and stared at the fire. Haldir walked over and stood next to her.

"Where is your mother?"

"She died when I was very young."

"Do you know what happened to her?"

"She became ill one summer and never got well. She died in her sleep one night."

"What of your father?"

"He died before I was born. He was killed by orc's."

Haldir paused and turned and looked at her. He watched her expression and could see so many things in her eyes.

"Sapphire go and get your cloak and meet me back here."

"Ok." She said looking at him puzzled as to why she would need her cloak this late at night.

She did as he had asked her and stood waiting by the fire. She turned at the sound of his voice and paused. He had his cloak and his sword. He walked over and took her by her arm and led her towards the door. They walked out into the cold night air.

Sapphire turned and looked at Haldir. His face held no expression and she could not tell what he was thinking. He caught her glance at him and paused.

"Fresh air will help you clear your mind."

"Oh" was all she could say.

They walked through the village and towards its outer edge. Haldir paused and turned tilting his head. Sapphire watched his expression change drastically.

"Haldir…" He held out his hand to her and shook his head.

His expressions told her something was wrong. His eyes were searching for something but as to what she could not tell. She watched his hand drop slowly to the hilt of his sword. She took a small step back fear creeping deep into her.

"Is there a way to wake the village?" He asked his voice low and his eyes never leaving what ever he was staring at.

"Yes." She answered

"Go do it now hurry." He said slowly walking backwards towards her. She turned and quickly started moving towards the center of the village.

She looked back over her shoulder and saw Haldir following her. His eyes were scanning everything. His expression was the same; the Elf was aware of a danger unseen or unheard by her or anyone else. She reached the center of the village and picked up the hammer and began ringing the bell. She turned and looked back at Haldir. Her eyes widened and she gasped at the two creatures that approached him.

"Run get to the inn." He shouted.

She took off and ran towards the inn. She had hoped her ringing the bell had woken her fellow villagers. She saw lantern lights appear in several windows and heard shouting voices. She turned to the inn and skidded to a sudden stop. She bounced off a huge creature and hit the ground. She looked up at the huge orc over her. It looked down at her as if she were nothing more than a fly. It laughed and reached down for her. She shrieked and moved backwards crawling along the ground.

The blur moved past her and she heard the orc shriek in agonizing pain. She looked and saw the orc step back and droop to its knees. It fell forward face down and did not move.

She looked at the figure standing before her. He stood still and did not look back at her. He kept his eyes one the dead orc. He finally turned and looked back at her.

"Hurry we must get you to safety." He said

He reached down and pulled her to her feet. She looked at the elf in front of her. He was tall and well built, he had long black hair. His blue eyes locked onto hers and she could not look away. His face was youthful but she saw age and wisdom in his eyes. He took her hand and pulled at her.

"We need to hurry little one. Where are you going?"

She was about to answer when Haldir rounded the corner.

"Elladan." Haldir gasped his eyes went wide. "What are you doing here?

"Helping what does it look like." Elladan said and he did not bother to hide his sarcasm.

"Get her to the inn and wake Glorfindel." Haldir shouted turning and heading away towards the battle.

Elladan wasted no time. There would be time later to explain everything. He pulled Sapphire along towards the inn. He reached it pulled open the door and plowed right into Glorfindel. He bounced off Glorfindel and into Sapphire. The two spun and hit the ground Elladan landing on top of Sapphire. He shook his head and quickly stood.

"Elladan I am not even going to ask." Glorfindel hissed

"Good to see you as well."

"How many orc's are in the village?"

"At least a hundred. Haldir's brothers are with me as well as several more elves. With the men of the village we shall have no problem slaughtering them." Elladan stated

Glorfindel gave a nod, he looked back at Nathya and smiled.

"Get Nathya and the others to safety. The villagers hide the women and children in the storehouse. The floor opens and there is a small room underneath. Stay with the women and children. I will send others to help you."

"Understood." No other words were needed. Nothing more to be said the battle had started and the fight had just begun.