Six days in the paradise passed. One day, we came to a waterfall. The waterfall cascaded into a clear crystal blue pool. It was beautiful, and we swam in it for a very long time. When the sun began to set, we were laying on the grass. Without knowing it, our hands were clasped. We both got up to find a place to sleep, but he stayed in one place, just looking at me. I met his gaze: Is there anything wrong, Haldir?

Elwen... may I tell you something?

I looked at him, concerned. I walked closer to him: Yes. What is it?

When we first met, there was something about you that I couldn't knock out of my head. You pierced my heart like a newly sharpened arrow. And I must tell you... I love you.

I held his gaze and smiled. I had only energy enough to say, I love you too. He drew me closer, and we were inches from each other's lips. Our lips met, and the kiss swept through me. He held me in his secure arms, and there was nowhere else I wanted to be. When out lips parted, he spoke, in a murmur, You're the best thing that has ever happened to me. I don't want to leave you.

I replied: And I do not want you to leave. But it cannot be changed...

Our lips met again.
We went to sleep in a tree. My head was rested on his shoulder and I was drawn close to him. He smiled down at me as I smiled in my sleep.

The next day, we awoke at dawn. It was a cloudy day. We stayed under the tree. He lightly caressed my cheek. My arms were wrapped around his neck. He moved his hand down my back, stopping at my tailbone. He had heard something. It was a horse. We both hopped up in the tree and his ourselves.
On the horse was a messanger boy, and we jumped out of the tree. Haldir and the messanger had some private words together.
Soon, the messanger departed and Haldir walked back over to me. He looked sad.

My Love, I cannot stay. I have been called back to Lorien.



Important buisness, and confidential. I cannot even tell you. I am sorry.

Most know it is hard to make an Elf cry, especially one such as Elwen. Nonetheless, tears welled up in her emerald eyes. A tear, like a glistening rain-drop, fell on to the ground. Haldir spoke: Please don't cry, Elwen. I will be back. I swear to you.

I didn't reply. I hugged him and cried in his shoulder. He looked at me, saddened at my behavior. He couldn't stand to see the one he loved like this: I'm so sorry Elwen. It cannot be helped though. He held me tighter. At length, I spoke, When must you depart?

He replied: Tomorrow. If this were another matter, I would ignore it and stay with you. But this is the biggest matter in Middle-Earth that could ever be imagined. My Love, I promise you. I will not leave you forever.

When will you return?

I do not know...

Tears welled up again. It was too much for me. I couldn't imagine life without Haldir. He was everything to me...