A/N: sorry for the shortness here, but I promise more! =)

OHTAR

"Legolas!" I cried. The creatures were weaving their way in between us, and he seemed to get farther and farther away.

Legolas's head turned to search for me, but he continued drifting. "Where are you?" he called over the sound of feet pounding on the ground.

"Curse my youth," I muttered. I jumped and waved my arms frantically, hoping he'd see me.

"Don't move!" he said. "I'm coming for you!"

I knew he'd never find me in this mess, but I listened to his command as best I could, anyway. I tried to stop, but the creatures continued to push me forward. Bruises began to appear on my body, and even small cuts from their rough skin.

I felt hands on my stomach and screamed. Someone was picking me up! I kicked and yelled as best I could. "Let go! Let go! Let go!"

"Shh! Ohtar, stop!" came a harsh command. I turned my head and saw Radona.

"Stop running," I said. "Legolas said-"

"Legolas? Where is he?"

I pointed ahead of us. "Up there. He's way in front of us."

Radona brought me off to the side and away from the beasts. She set me down. "Stay here, I'll go get him."

I blinked. I had never been sure if I could trust Radona or not, and Aragorn's suspicions seemed to confirm my own. "Alright," I said slowly.

"Good. Don't move." Then, suddenly, she took off toward the stampede.