Luintalathwen and Waen quickly set to work finding kindling and logs
enough to last the night. They were within a few feet of each other
the whole time, and every time Luintalathwen wandered too far, Waen
would discreetly move closer, as if he feared for her safety.
Luintalathwen smiled to herself and shook her head. Though she had
never been particularly good at any sports, she could defend herself
with sword or bow well enough if necessary. Though she was not now
equipped with bow or quiver, her finely crafted sword, Teltarmaion,
hung securely at her side.
~*~
Soon enough wood was obtained and the pair headed back to their tree-
shelter (which they had never ventured far from in the first place)
and began to assemble the twigs in a fashion that would easily
ignite. As they worked their hands brushed frequently, and
Luintalathwen felt her heart speed up at each meeting.
"Vanathuleiel is quite stubborn, isn't she?" asked Waen at an attempt
at conversation.
"Well, yes," said Luintalathwen, not looking up from her work. "She
has much bravery, and she wishes to show it. But, having lived in a
peaceful realm her entire life, the chance has never arisen. She did
actually make the same journey we are to take alone when she came to
visit us."
"Indeed?" Waen responded, clearly surprised. "I do not think I would
venture to make this journey alone."
"I would not either, if it could be avoided." admitted Luintalathwen,
looking up, the familiar strand of hair cutting down her
face. "However, if need called for it I believe I would tackle it in
solitude."
Waen gingerly reached up and brushed the strand of hair from her
face. "Need would have to come calling while I was on the moon for
you to travel in solitude."
At this Luintalathwen blushed slightly,and to her surprise she noted
a shade of pink adorning Waen's fair face as well as he turned his
blue gaze away.
The wood was wet, but Waen had learned ways to kindle in the rain in
Mirkwood, and they soon had a warm, cozy fire going.
~L~

The rain still feel a little quieter now and Vanathuleiel and
Novfalathion searched the nearby forest for any that would bring the
harm.
"Listen I didn't mean to offend you back there, I just thought..."
"I know what you thought and your not the first, but I just didn't
want you to think Luintalathwen and I can't handle ourselves. I had
to speak up." Vanathuleiel stated.
"I know!" For a moment the stood silent staring at each other then
Novfalathion spoke up:
"There's something in the brush over there, hurry get behind
something and stay quiet!"
They watched for several intense seconds and then at last it
showed itself. It was a human possibly from Gondor or somewhere
else. Though it looked foreign. And then from behind him came ten
more and they started creeping near.
"Let's go!" shouted Novfalathion. And they turned and ran from there
hidding but still remaining quiet so they would not get cuaght. It
was at that momment that Vanathuleiel felt something catch her foot
and she fell to the ground. In a second Novfalathion was beside her
and gracefully he picked her up and carried her at a run back to
there shelter under the tree.
~V~