Disclaimer: Same as always, I own nothing except the plot and Eowiodth. The rest belong to Tolkien.

**Author's Note—Here's the first chapter, A little boring but next chapter should begin the angst as it's already written. You'll see the bond between Haldir and Eowiodth. This chapter focuses mostly on a typical day. The next chapter may not be up for a few days as I have my niece's baptism this weekend and she lives in another state and then the very next day the new semester of school begins. Anyways enjoy and please review so I know that someone cares. **

~~Chapter 1~~

Morning Pillow Fight

~~2000 years later~~

Haldir woke to find his face covered in hair. Sleepily, he brushed it away from his fame, reaching to pull it back, before realizing the hair was his younger sister's. He looked next to him and gazed at his sleeping sister. At 2008 years old, Eowiodth had turned into a ravishing beauty. With long blonde hair not unlike his own that shone and soft blue eyes, his sister was in so many ways his best friend and a sweet young girl with a good heart and a soft touch. Haldir himself had just been named Captain of Lorthlorien with his younger brother Rumil and Orophin just below him in ran. Eowiodth was a lady-in-waiting to Lady Galadriel. Such a rare and precious jewel she was in Lorien that at least one of her brothers was near her at all times to keep her from harm.

Haldir groaned and lifted himself to prepare for the day. He had to get up early everyday for his duty unless he had the night watch while Eowiodth did not have to awaken for a few more hours. He pulled the blankets close to her and watched her sleep. Even after all this time, she still had nightmares and she always came to him to lie safe and protected in his arms. Years though had only strengthened the bond between the youngest and eldest. Haldir would die to protect her and worked extra hard to keep her and their home safe which is why he was the only elf that had not taken a day off since he had started as a guard. They lived still with the Lord and Lady of the Wood in their home along with their brothers. Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel had become like parents to the siblings and loved the children as their own. The older elves told them often that their laughter and love brought much to an old and quite home.

A knock on the door startled Haldir out of his thoughts. He called for them to enter and his youngest brother entered.

"Haldir, Ada said there was a disturbance at our borders. He wishes for us to go examine it," Rumil said, moving quietly to his sleeping sister. They all called Lord Celeborn ada and Lady Galadriel amme since the first year they lived with them. "He said he would keep an eye on Eowiodth today since all three of us will be gone."

Without turning around from where he was bucking a belt around his waist, the Captain called out "Rumil, leave her be."

Rumil's hand froze in the air just above his sister's stomach where he had had every intention of tickling her awake. He pouted and said, "You're no fun, Haldir."

Haldir chuckled and turned to face his youngest brother. "And your point being? Let her sleep."

"She had another nightmare last night, didn't she?"

Haldir nodded and turned back to his clothing. Rumil looked down at the sleeping girl. Even after all this, his baby sister still had nightmares. Suddenly, disrupting his thoughts, a pillow swung through the air and whacked Rumil upside his head and a distinctly feminine giggle could be heard. Eowiodth was awake.

"Oh now it's on, little sis," Rumil said grabbing another pillow. Haldir purposely ignored them as a pillow fight ensued on his bed. He bent down reaching for his cape, effectively ducking as a pillow flew toward him. He rolled his eyes as heard a crash as the fight moved onto the floor. Laughter echoed in his room as Rumil and Eowiodth continued to whack each other and tickle each other. Haldir finished dressing and getting ready and turned to look at his siblings. He shook his head slightly and moved to leave the room, stepping over the tangle of arms, blonde hair, and pillows. He paused at the doorway.

"If you two are done, Rumil, I think you'd better come with me since you were sent to fetch me." The two elves paused and looked at their older brother. "Eowiodth, be careful today. Stay close to Ada and Amme."

Eowiodth nodded as Rumil untangled himself from her and the pillows. Playfully he stuck out his tongue at his sister and he and Haldir left for the day's work.

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Eowiodth leaned against the balcony of her own bedroom, watching Haldir give orders to the group of archers that had been selected to see about the disturbance. After her brothers had left, she had straightened Haldir's room and went into her own. She had dressed and braided her hair. Now she watched her brothers prepare to leave, knowing full well how much they wanted to leave at least one behind to watch her. She rolled her eyes thinking of how protective they were. Ever since their parents' death, Haldir, Rumil, and Orophin had made sure someone was watching over her to protect her. She knew that was in part to them feeling guilty to leaving her and their parents alone and not being there to protect them when they needed it. Haldir especially felt guilty because as the oldest he felt he should have been there to protect them which is why he had been working since they arrived in Lorthlorien and have not taken a day off yet, frequently wearing himself out in the process.

Watching him now, Eowiodth knew that by tonight all three elves would be aching and exhausted which meant she would be giving backrubs for her brothers though she would be most worried about Haldir.

"He works himself too hard," the young elf said softly to her mother who walked in silently behind her.

"He worries for you. He wishes for you to be safe," Lady Galadriel said in her melodic voice.

"Galadriel smiled and put a hand on her daughter's should. "Have no fear, little butterfly. With you to watch him, he will be well and with him, you will be safe."

Haldir turned and looked toward the balcony as the group prepared to leave. He raised a hand in farewell to his sister and mother. They smiled and held their hands up in their own farewell and the riders were off.

"Come my child. We have much work to do." Galadriel and Eowiodth headed into the beautiful home to begin the day.

TBC…