Hey guys! Here is the next chapter, sorry if it's a bit short... Please let me know what you think!
As always; I don't own anything except the plot and my OC's :)
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The next day when she woke up the sun was already high up in the sky without a cloud in sight. She stretched like a cat and yawned. A tap on the door was followed by a servant, carrying a pile of clothes and a pair of soft boots; "With greetings from her lady Tauriel." The female elf placed them at the edge of the bed, bowed her head slightly and walked back out again.
Deidre got up, cleaned her face and what she could without stripping totally naked, in the basin that was built into the wall behind a small screen. The water was cold and fresh. Afterwards she looked at the pile the elf had brought; on the top there were a note; Dear Deidre, I hope these clothes will fit, I believe them to be more comfortable for riding than your own clothes. I will see you soon. It was signed; Tauriel, head of the Royal Guard. The clothes were all toned in different shades green, brown and black. The light green tunic had long sleeves and the body reached just below her butt. There were also a pair of tight, tanned leggings along with a long sleeveless black leather vest that reached down half her thigh with tiny pockets sewn into the liner. The boots were tanned and made out of a soft skin from an unknown animal, reached her just below the knee and made all her movements practically soundless. She tied a belt at her waist, hung her own hunting knife by it and then tied her cornrows together with a string, letting them hang down her back.
The door opened just as she finished packing everything in her saddlebags and backpack and Fili poked his head through the crack; "Good, you are descent, are you ready to leave?" She saw him eyeing her up and down and blushed.
"Sure." She grabbed her bags and took one last look across the room to see if she had missed anything, when it seemed all clear she followed the dwarf outside and over to the stables where Kili, Tauriel, Logon and a few other elves were waiting.
"Let me take that for you." Logon offered and took her bag to fasten it on one of the horses. She stopped dead in her tracks when she saw that it was Faran he was loading her things too.
"But Logon, isn't he yours?"
"He is muinthel nín* but I could not think of a more suiting horse for you, besides, he seems to like you." Logon gave her half a grin when the silvery horse nudged her with his head, gave her a long look and whinnied low.
"I know." She replied and caressed his soft muzzle.
"What did he say?" Logon sounded curious.
"Oh, nothing." She gave him a mischievous smile before he easily helped her up in the saddle. She leaned towards Tauriel and shook the guards hand; "Thank you once again. I owe you my life."
"I hope we meet again little one. Ride well and Faran always knows the way back in case you get into trouble."
"Thank you. And please give my thanks to Legolas too."
The elf bowed her head; "I shall."
She gave Logon a quick one-armed hug and thanked him once more, promising to take good care of the horse. He hugged her back, telling her that he would miss her terribly.
Deidre used her legs to get the horse to move and rode up beside Fili, giving Kili and Tauriel some time to say good bye. All the other elves looked away as well, giving the odd couple as much space as they could. Not before long Kili rode up on her other side and the three of them waved to the elves, setting out towards the Lonely Mountain.
*My sister