So here is the long awaited talk between Teiya and Galadriel….
Chapter 69--Confessions
"I was not doing this willingly. I was trying to protect Stalker. He is my brother," Teiya said.
"From what, child?" Galadriel urged.
Teiya hesitated for a moment before continuing. "H-he killed a man….but it was an accident! He used to have a farm and a noble came to the house while we were working in the field. His wife Jessa was there alone. This noble forced his way into the house. We came back earlier then usual and he was raping her, beating her!" Teiya said.
Galadriel nodded with sympathy in her eyes. "Go on," she coaxed. "It is alright."
Teiya took a deep breath. "He grabbed him and threw him off Jessa and the noble hit his head on the stone mantel place. Tessa died in his arms then when Stalker checked the noble he was dead too. It would not matter that the noble raped Jessa. He had a rich and influential family. My brother would have been hanged so we fled," she said.
"Rian found out somehow," Galadriel murmured.
Teiya nodded. "He said he would have him arrested and returned to the city we came from to be tried unless I agreed to spy for him. I had to do it. My brother is all the family I had and if the other rangers knew," she trailed off and shook her head.
"But you have told Rian nothing yet," Galadriel mused.
"I am not good at being a spy and I was angry at the whole mess. I started causing trouble hoping that we would be told to leave," Teiya said.
"We will not speak of this to anyone except for King Thranduil and Aragorn for now, perhaps they can help your brother," Galadriel said. "But I doubt you spied on Legolas to cause trouble."
Teiya blushed. "He is very beautiful, I mean handsome," she stuttered.
Galadriel laughed softly. "I would not do that again, child. I do not think King Thranduil would be amused by you spying on his youngest son," she said.
"Legolas is a prince?!" Teiya gasped. "I am sorry!"
"Fear not, I believe that our young healer is suspicious of you though," Galadriel said as they walked slowly back towards camp.
Teiya nodded. "Oh, I know he is," she admitted. She remembered how he watched her every move when she was nearby.
Once they arrived at camp Lady Galadriel noticed Haldir and gestured him to her.
Haldir stopped in front of her and bowed. "What would you have from me, my Queen?" he asked.
"Find Aragorn and Stalker to the command tent, Guardian. There are things to discuss," Galadriel said.
Haldir bowed again, tossing a quick glare in Teiya's direction. "At once, Lady," he said then hurried off in the other direction.
Twenty minutes later everyone had gathered in the command tent and Galadriel had Teiya repeat the whole story, much to Stalker's dismay.
After Teiya was finished there was a long, uncomfortable silence then Aragorn tried to set Stalker's mind at ease. "None of us will judge you and rape is a cruel crime. You did not plan to kill him. What Teiya has said will not go any further then this room," he said.
Stalker nodded slowly. "Many thanks, Strider. We will stay and help if you still want our help after what you have been told," he said.
Aragorn nodded. "We would have you stay for all the help we can get is more then welcome and we thank you for it," he said. He extended his hand and Stalker took it for a firm handshake.
A call from the entrance drew their attention. "Enter!" Thranduil called.
An Elven guard entered the tent and bowed. "My King, the Dwarven army has been spotted, but there are Humans among them!" he said.
The people in the tent exchanged relieved looks at that, but there was some concern as well. "Come, let us greet our new allies," Thranduil said. They rose as one and left the tent to wait for their allies…
Now we know Teiya's secret and help as arrived!!! R/R please!!