A/N - hey everyone! i'm just popping in here to say thanks for the reviews!! i think i failed to mention that this story is only the first book of two... well, it's almost over! Weeeeeeeeehehehehehe. it'll be sad when it ends, but, the 2nd part is from Seanti's point of view um, you'll recognize her within the first few paragraphs. but that isn't for awhile yet, so don't bother yourself with it. anyhow, here's the next chapter, enjoy!

Chapter 10 -


Cresto and I got to know each other very well over the next few days. He is a very sweet and gentle elf. We told each other of our childhood and about family and friends. When we got onto the subject of love, well... it got a bit tense.

"Cresto, have you ever been in love?" I decided that I would just come out and ask it. We were on our way to Gondor. I was hoping that we would get there in time to help in the final battle. He turned in his saddle and looked closely at me.

"Why, Ana! where did you get that necklace?" My fingers subconsciously flew to the tiger necklace that Legolas had given me before his departure.

"Legolas gave it to me." I replied, clutching it tightly now.

"Milady, I cannot marry you!" He cried, complete and utter joy lighting his features. (A/N: Okay people, this whole thing is totally make believe, I dunno if there are customs of this sort where the elves are concerned, if there are I wrote this without knowing it, so, uh, don't be pissed? please?)

"I do not understand." I could feel my forehead wrinkle as I thought what marriage could possibly have to do with my necklace.

"When he gave that to you, he was, in an effect, asking you to wed him. In taking it, you accepted!" I let out a whoop. This is great! (A/N - you didn't really think I'd make her marry this dude did you? No, i've got other plans for him ;) but, guess what, those don't come out till the next book! Muahahaha) It was then that I realized, we had somehow gotten off the subject of Cresto's love life.

"This is indeed a happy day! So, back to my original question..." I trailed off expecting him to pick up from there, all I got in return was a confused glance. "Were you ever in love?" I asked again.

"Yes." He replied, averting his gaze. If he thought I was going to stop there, he was DEAD wrong.

"And?" He sighed.

"And she left me. I never got to tell her how I felt. How I still feel..." He said this with such a bitterness, I was sacred of him, and urged my horse over some. Oh, okay, yeah, well, maybe I spoke too soon. I decided to leave him alone. For the time being at least.


A/N - oh, whoa, this was real short! well, in the next chap they'll get to Gondor. I predict only oh, I'd say about one or two, possibly three more chaps in this one. Now, depending on the response i get shall decided if i should even bother writing the last book. if, for some reason, I decide not to, just e-mail me, and i'll try my best to sum up what was going to happen. K, well, i'm gonna see if i can start writing the next chap Right now! BYE! oh, and don't forget to review!!