Legolas Speaks-
It was nice having company for a change, especially such nice company. Haldir was so full of life and so smart, he was everything that I did not see myself to be. We sit now in the field looking up at the stars and talking the night away.
"So… that was how I ended up here…" He said as he finished his story.
"… I'm really sorry," I whispered softly, "You must of loved your life before this."
"I did, and I would give anything to go back." Haldir said as his eyes sparkled, "And I will live happily again, in the havens."
"I hope you do…"
"You mean, I hope we do."
"hmmm?"
"Your coming with me."
I smiled at this but I did not know how to answer, I only nodded. I had never had anyone befriend me this quickly, truth be known, I had never had anyone befriend me at all. I listened as he began to sing softly, and I soon joined in as well.
"Though we share this humble
path, alone
How fragile is the heart
Oh give these clay feet wings to fly
To touch the face of the stars
Breathe life into this feeble heart
Lift this mortal veil of fear
Take these crumbled hopes, etched with tears
We'll rise above these earthly cares
Cast your eyes on the ocean
Cast your soul to the sea
When the dark night seems endless
Please remember me
Please remember me"
I laughed gently as the leaves rustled in the wind. Scarcely had I ever felt so light of heart. But as we spoke gently I could see a figure stepping from the woods and quickly tensed. I gestured this to Haldir and he nodded to show he understood. But he said nothing as we withdrew into a dark shade. But I could see that the figure was not a man but an elf.
He had a sheet of golden hair, a bit darker than my own, and had eyes that pierced the night. He wore the clothes of a hunter and was clearly not a slave of these parts. "Haldir…" He spoke in a clear yet soft voice that reminded me of my brother's, "Come out, it is I." His tone of elvish was like music.
Haldir stepped from the shades and embraced the figure. "Legolas, come…meet a friend of mine."
I stepped into the light shakily and the figure turned his piercing eyes towards me. He studied me for a moment then smiled, "I am Glorfindel…" He said as he reached out his hand, "A hunter of these woods and beyond…"
I stuttered my name in reply, for something about him seemed so glorious and terrifing that I did not know how to answer.
"I heard your voice in the night… you sing beautifully." He said still smiling.
"Thank you…" I said quickly.
Glorfindel Speaks-
I was surprised to see such a pretty elf before me. It has been quite long since I have seen such beauty. I have been hunting in these woods for some time now, hoping to get a glimpse of Haldir. I had promised to take him away but I did not feel that now was the right time.
"How have you been?" I asked as I shifted my bow to my other hand.
"…Not so well… and you?"
"… I have been around…." I muttered. Truthfully, I have been back and forth to the havens many times since but I would not tell Haldir that. He would no doubt be angry. But I would not let him leave just yet, for the elders have told me it is not time.
"Tell us about it… the outside world."
Eomer Speaks-
I glanced around the exquisite palace. Beautiful it was but the many servants were what caught my eye. They were not servants, I could easily tell, they were slaves. I had always valued elves and had I perhaps been a greater person, I would have done something about their enslavement.
The morning light penetrated through the huge windows as I walked the marble halls. I stopped at one of the windows and glanced into the daylight.
There were there elves lingering around the shade and as I watched them, I could not help but smile. One of them, I could see, was incredibly beautiful. Another, I could tell, was a hunter. The last, was….
"Who is that?" I whispered to lord Aragorn beside me.
"I am not sure…"
"… He is gorgeous…"
"… Isn't he though? If you like… I can arrange for yout to have a taste of him…"
"What?"
"You know of what I speak…"
I stared at him in horror as I began to understand. I would never treat anyone that way, especially not such an amazing creature.
"…Should I call for the little whore?"
"No! I mean… no." I looked over to the elf another time, I would love to get to know him.
Haldir Speaks-
I was more than happy to see Glorfindel again but I knew he would have to take off soon. I sighed as I began to pile the bricks into the cart for the new construction, at least Legolas was beside me now. I was happy to have new company.
My eyes suddenly befell upon a man watching me from not far away.
"Who is that?" Legolas asked softly.
"I don't know…. I have never seen him before."
"What does he want?"
"… I would rather not find out."