((Author's note- I deeply regret having let time elapse so much. My life seems to get busier by each day that passes in my lonely mortality. Enough said, here is chapter six for my faithful readers.))

Nilwen could not believe her eyes at the sight. 'What does he want with me?' These words seemed to thrash in her distraught mind. Haldir gazed at her with such intent, that Nilwen seemed to twitch in suspense. He arose from his seat and motioned for her to come near to him. The maiden obeyed, but reluctant at what he might do to her. She paused in the middle of her trek and felt her quintessence leap up in her throat.

"Why are you frightened Nilcoirewen? I will not hurt you," he smirked at this gesture.

"I am not afraid, I am only perplexed as to why I am here," Nilwen answered as calmly as she could.

"I believe you know why you are here. You must know how I have felt about you since the day you arrived with Firithfalas. When she was summoned by the Lady of Light to take her deceased niece's place, I fell into a deep desire for you. I love you Nilcoirewen. You have seduced my heart, soul, and body by simply existing. Please milady, now may I reveal my passions upon you as I have longed to do?"

Nilwen could not move. 'Haldir loves me? How can this be? I can not love him though. I have vowed my virginity.'

"My lord, I can not let you unfurl your love for me. I have secretly sworn not to let any elf touch my soul or body. Please, do not ask it of me. I am much too young for thee also. I am but a child in your eyes."

Haldir became enraged at her refusal. He leapt up from his position and wrapped his powerful arms around her waist. Struggle as she would, he firmly kept his piercing embrace. Nilwen cried out, only to have her mouth violated by a forceful kiss. His grasp tightened as he hauled her to the ground. The young elf maiden smacked her rapist across the face. Haldir glared at her and began to bind her hands to the surrounding roots. With her last strength she let loose a shriek that resounded against the trees. The birds silenced, the trees stopped rustling, and for a fleeting moment, every creature near to her in Lothlorien ceased to move. The high elf sprung from his pose and glanced at Nilwen.

"If you say one word of this, you will not live to see daylight again," he threatened.

Nilwen only whimpered and nodded approvingly. He cut her bonds loose, and sprinted away into the darkness. Her heart beat rapidly, her wrists throbbing from the strained ropes. She stood up after many attempts. Then picked up the food she had dropped from her hands when she was hauled away. She walked up the stairs to Firith's chamber; she cautiously opened the door and stepped inside. The archer was attempting to get up in a hurry, but failed. Nilwen ran across to lay the elf back into his place to sleep.

"I heard a scream, I must aid the one who is in peril," he quickly stated. "Help me up please."

"The scream was mine, friend."

"Are you hurt? Why did you scream?"

"I thought I saw a wild beast, but it was only the zephyrs in the bushes. Eat now, I have brought you fruit."

"Thank you milady, I am in your dept. First for saving me, then for letting me rest, and now feeding me. I do not know how to thank you enough for your hospitality."

"Please think nothing of it."

There was a frantic thump on the door. "Nilwen? Are you in there?"

((Author's note- well I am afraid that I must end my chapter here, as I am preparing for yet another brainstorm. (Are you not lucky or what?) Morwen signing off for now, and hopefully chapter seven shall follow shortly. Oh and please REVIEW!)