ROBIN POV

I dashed through the rush of people fleeing the unwelcoming scene of stubby creatures invading their company.

Frightened children and scattered mothers searched franticly for a safe refuge from the ruckus. But though we desperately wanted to help them to safety, our task at hand was to stop the root of the problem.

Where were these foul beasts coming from? Onward I kept running, running hoping to find the end of the trail of dwarfs. Franticly, I spotted a ruffian and dashed toward him tackling him with all my force.

I held my blade up to his stubby throat and sat on his chest coated with a poor excuse for armor. He was a stout, short little man with a long black beard and plump nose. "Who are you and what do you want?!" I yelled.

He stared up at me in disbelief. "If you woulda' kindly step yur'self off of me I might consider explainin' things you mad boy!" he replied with a gruff voice.

I rolled to the side a bit with my blade still pressed against his throat. "Tell me now or suffer the consequences you creature!" I demanded. "The song has been sung, the moon princess has summoned us." He replied gravely.

I back away and got to my feet. Moon princess. Maria. They were after her. I swung around and made off into the woods as fast as my leather covered legs would allow me.

MARIA POV

The brutes had hit me over the head rather hard and I felt a bit of blood trickle down in my hair. They had me tied to a tree trunk with a filthy rag gaged around my mouth. The hem of my dress was ripped and my body covered in dirt.

I looked around and gazed in disbelief at the little men pacing around in front of me. They all had dark hair and long beards and all were equipped with an ax. They looked like horrible little beasts standing about 4 feet tall.

I was unfamiliar with this enemy… in fact; I have never seen anything like them before. They showed no sign of returning me to my former location. If only I had listened to Loveday.

I prayed a silent prayer for my family and begged they would be spared. I pray a separate prayer for Robin, and also begged for his safety, that's when the tears fell.

The second Robin learned of my location, he would try to rescue me, and then be killed. He was no match for these men, and would surely perish. But I glimmer of hope still remained in my heart.

I looked up and watched as two tiny men were conversing to one another. The taller one of them looked outraged and upset, throwing his arms around and shouting. I couldn't quite make out the words for the bloke to the head was still taking its toll. The man then pointed gruffly in my direction then stormed away furiously.

Three other men then rushed toward the trunk of the tree which I was imprisoned to and beat at the ropes with their axes. Confused, and frightened, my eyelids started to droop and darkness engulfed me.

A wet cloth dabbed against my fore head dripping water down my cheeks. Moans escaped me as my eyes began to flicker. I raised my head and quickly went down again against a soft and comfortable substance.

"There, there, little one. All is well and soon you shall be as well. You were struck to the head badly by the ax handle of a dwarf, but in time your wound shall heal. I've prepared a special herbal remedy containing herbs and plants from where I am from. Perhaps the bit of magic in them shall remedy your injury.

A soft voice echoed through my head as I tried to raise it once more. To my avail, I managed to sit up fully before finally having the courage to open my light sensitive eyes. A blurred room was in sight full of white tapestries and gold crests.

As my vision became clearer, I could make out the tent which I was now in, filled with beautiful treasures and banners. My head turned toward my healer and made out the most beautiful and perfect face I had ever seen.

Her hair was long, near her waist, and it was parted perfectly down the middle. Her ivory skin glowed and was perfectly smooth and without blemish. The sparkling blue eyes belonging to her shimmered down towards me in a loving and devoting way.

But what I then noticed was peeking out from behind her perfect brunet hair were two pointed ears. My mind flew back to my child hood and the fairy tale books I once read. Looking back, I particully remember a story about an elvish princess with great beauty and power that ruled over a magic kingdom. All at once I then realized, she was an elf.

*I'm terribly sorry my devoted readers for not updating more often. I am an actor who is very devoted to what I do and have had little time for extra things. I'm in between shows so I have found a bit of time to write for you all. I again apologize for the wait, but I shall try my best in the future.

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