I' Rusve Ondo (The broken stone)
Disclaimer: I do not own Haldir or any other LotR characters; I do own everything of my own creation though. Thank you. (If anyone knows Haldir's age I would appreciate the info.!)

A/N: This is takes place before the Fellowship. I hope you all enjoy!
Rated: PG (for now) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Lummequenta Nelde (Chronicle Three)

Alauva Kotyan (Growing Hostility)

~~~POV-HALDIR OF LORIEN~~~

I marched up the ladder to the top of the sentry tower. There sat Lirawen. Her arms were crossed over her chest and she had her feet raised along the railing. I glared, "Stand at attention." She stood quicker than the eye could see.

"Yes sir!" I wanted to scream, 'Why can't I get rid of her? Why will she not just depart from my life!'

"I want you to keep a keen eye out. The Northern border is the most treacherous. I do not know what was going on in my head when I assigned it to you but I did. I always guard this border because there are few people I trust enough to handle it. You are not one of them." I spoke blatantly.

Her eyes filled with icy hatred, "I care little of your opinion March Warden."

I returned her glance, "When you wear that uniform you answer to me, so you had better care about my opinion Cadet." A/N: I know they probably do not have army ranks in Middle Earth but you will have to bear with me! Sorry! Any suggestions?

Her eyes glazed over and she drew her bow, "Maybe I should rid myself of you then."

I smirked, "Is that a threat?"

"Is there any doubt as to the nature of my comment?"

The sound of my perfect sword slipping from its sheath filled the air. "You propose a duel?"

A smaller and lighter sword was drawn by her right hand, "Is that a challenge?"

"Is there any doubt as to the nature of my comment?" I mimicked her, only making her angrier.

She brought her sword down quickly, and I parried it easily. As I swung at her I heard the sound of my brother's voice, "Haldir! What on Middle Earth has gotten in to you? You do not duel a Princess who cannot fight back and you most certainly do not do it on the top of the sentry tower!"

I leaped off after sheathing my blade. "My apologizes, though she is responsible for the occurrence."

Rumil rolled his eyes, "Come along, the Lady requested that the army to report to her immediately."

I nodded and beckoned behind me loudly, "Cadets hold your guard! Soldiers report!" A look of pure malice gleamed in Lirawen's eyes and she leaped off the tower.

She threw off her armor and removed her armguards. "I am a princess and will accompany you." I scowled, that was the last thing I needed. As we approached Galadriel's council room I became tense.

Galadriel smiled, "Lord Haldir, I wish to speak with you; I am glad that you came so quickly." She nodded politely to Lirawen and we all sat down. I sat next to Rumil. Orophin was on my left and Lirawen was across the table from me. Galadriel took a deep breath, "About two moons ago our second in command was injured. He was guarding the Northern border and was attack. Last night the river took him. Haldir, I need you to choose a replacement."

I smiled, Rumil and Orophin both smiled also; that was a simple task. Orophin had a wife, which he longed to see, so Rumil would get the promotion. Galadriel continued, much to my surprise. "I want Lirawen to be given the post."

I tried to keep my mouth closed, "Lady! Lirawen is a cadet; she has just started training. I have barely even seen her fight!"

Galadriel's face darkened, "You will do as I say March Warden or you will be looking for another job instead of a way to train your second in command."

I bit my lip, "Yes Lady." Lirawen smirked and I glared frigidly at her. As we all left for the barracks I whispered to Rumil, "That vixen probably serviced Celeborn to get that rank."

Rumil backed away, "How can you slander her name like that? She is a Princess, Haldir! I am appalled!"

I growled menacingly under my breath, "As you say, either way my opinion of her holds. Nothing good can come of an elf maiden in the Lothlorien Army."

Lirawen walked past me swiftly, I could hear light sobs coming from her as she ran past. Rumil glared, "Now look what you have gone and done!"

I rolled my eyes, "So."

He gave me a reproving look, "So you have to go make her feel better!"

I sighed, "Fine. I will see you in the mess hall in twenty minutes. If her retched tears haven't ceased by then I will give up. Fair enough?" Rumil nodded in reluctant agreement.

~~~END~~

Do you think he will help any? Nah, lol! R&R!