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Chapter 14

That night Legolas and I went on a ride at my insistence. I wanted to see the stars, and talk to him alone of course.

"Why did you not tell me you were a prince?"

"You did not ask."

I rolled my eyes. He was not wrong. "What are you the prince of?"

"Mirkwood. I miss my beautiful home more with each passing day."

I sighed. I knew what that felt like. "My home was not beautiful like I am sure yours is, but I still miss it. It could hold monsters and I would still miss it dearly."

"The beauty of a home is decided upon the people who live there. I assume you love your family very much?"

"Yes of course. I especially miss my sister."

"Tell me about her."

I considered what I was willing to tell him for a moment.

"She is younger than me. I do not know how much for I do not know my own age. Her looks are the exact opposite of mine. I have dark hair, but she has hair the color of gold. My eyes are dark brown, but hers are the color of a storm. I was teaching her how to use a bow when… when you found me in that river. She was making great progress. Out of everyone in my village, she is the one I miss the most."

We were silent for a few moments as this knowledge floated around in the air.

"What is her name?"

"Lauralyne."

"You will see Lauralyne again. You will return to your village. I promise you."

"And I promise you that you shall see your beloved Mirkwood again."

We rode in silence. I stared at the stars. I did not know how long I was to live, but in that moment, I knew I would never tire of the stars.

When Legolas and I returned to the stables and had taken care of our horses, we parted ways. I did not know where he was going and I did not ask.

I did not want to sleep. I had slept for four days and I felt anything but tired. That is how I found myself wandering the maze of Helm's Deep. I had no idea where I was going, but that is exactly what I wanted. I had learned a long time ago that sometimes when you wanted to find yourself, you needed to be completely lost. As strange as that may sound, it is very true.

I was interrupted from trying to get myself lost when I literally walked into someone. I am such a graceful elf, I know. "Rose what are you doing wandering the halls at night?" I had walked into the ranger born to be a leader: Aragorn.

"I slept for four days, Aragorn. I do not need more rest."

He nodded his head in agreement. "What were you planning on doing then?"

"Getting lost." He chuckled.

"Come, I have a better idea. Let us practice our aim."

I readily agreed. After retrieving my bow and my quiver of arrows Legolas had replenished, I met Aragorn in the training room.

We did not say anything for the majority of the time. I liked how I was not required to answer questions or start a conversation. I could think freely and without interruption.

After once again feeling comfortable with my bow, I excused myself from the training room saying I was going back to see Éowyn.

I did not sleep that night. I returned to my room where Éowyn was already sleeping. I changed out of my dress and sat on my bed.

So much had happened to me in such a short amount of time. I would never return to being that care-free and always-smiling girl I had been in my village. Would I ever return to my village? There was no way of knowing.

I stared into the darkness and thought of how much it related to my current state. I was plunging into my future completely blind. The darkness could hold anything, most of which not pleasant. At least I had weapons to protect myself. Not only did I have weapons, but I had friends. Friends that would willingly fight together and die together. True friends.