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Someone was chasing her and the person was gaining. She was trying to run as hard and as fast as she could, but she wasn't able to move. Her legs felt like iron and her lungs heavy like stones. Terrified, she heard a familiar whistle and an arrow was protruding from her chest. Because she had no air, no one could hear her scream. Then all was dark.
She knew time had passed, but how much time, that was unknown to her. She could hear voices in the distance but nothing coherent. She tried to open her eyes and sit up, but she was too weak. Her throat was dry and she attempted to speak, but as soon as the thought of water entered her mind a cup was held to her lips. The water was cool and sweet. She heard a soft voice instruct her, "Just a few sips for now."
A few sips were all she could manage she was so weak. She tried to thank whoever gave her assistance but was told to lie still and rest for now. She sank back into the warm darkness again.
When she awoke the second time, she was able to open her eyes slightly. The room was dark, the only light came from a small fire that flickered in a fireplace across the room. Because of the dimness of the room she was able to open her eyes completely and with some effort she could see some of what surrounded her. There was a small table beside her head and on it was a pitcher, a glass and a small bowl of some type of broth. She guessed the pitcher contained water and the thought of that made her realize she was extremely thirsty. Just as before someone was offering her a drink without her having to ask. She could not make out who was serving her, it was almost as if her eyesight was improved for everything but seeing her nurse.
'Have some broth as well, my lady." A spoon was held to her lips and a clear, but delicious soup was sliding down her throat. Her stomach warmed instantly and then growled as the food entered. Her nurse laughed softly and said, "It won't belong before you will be able to eat more than just thin broth." After a few sips she was exhausted and sank into her pillow. But before sleep overtook her, she heard a familiar voice, "How is the mortal?" "She's fine, Legolas, but.." That was all she was able to stay awake for.
Days, weeks, passed and finally she was able to sit up and walk a bit on her own. Her nurse, a thin girl by the name of Elwynne allowed her to go and sit on the balcony outside her room. She had a breath taking view of an immense forest and a crystal clear River that ran parallel to the building she was in. She could hear roaring in the distance and know she wasn't far from a waterfall. Elwynne told her it wouldn't be longer before she would be able to walk and see the falls for herself. Each day she was getting stronger.
She knew others lived near her, she could hear their voices, but so far Elwynne was the only one she had seen so far. Occasionally, when she was thought to be asleep, the one called Legolas would come and inquire of her health. He was careful not to come when there was danger of her being awake. Even the times she wasn't quite asleep he would remain out of view.
Finally she asked Elwynne who he was. "Elwynne? You are my friend, are you not?"
"Of course I am, Adara." "And as my friend, you promise to be true to our friendship?" Adara asked her. "Of course, Adara." Elwynne waited for the next question.
"Who is this Legolas who comes at the dead of night when I am suppose to be sleeping? Why does he hide himself?"
Elwynne stood looking out at the crystal clear river. "Elwynne, answer me true, who is this man?" Finally Elwynne, turned and looked at Adara for a moment. "I would tell you if it were my place to do so, and please do not press me on this matter."
"But why am I not to know the man who saved my life?" Adara exclaimed.
Elwynne was quiet for a moment, "I will speak to him, Adara. That's all I can tell you."