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) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Lummenquenta Tolto

Rinien (Remembering)

~~~POV-LIRAWEN OF EARDOR~~~

I blinked once and the image of my visitor vanished. I sighed, "I am losing my mind." I shook my head several times and laid down to rest. My rest was little and my nightmares plentiful.

Haunted images of his pale face and blonde hair racked my mind. His words rang through my head. 'You will find refuge nowhere. I will find you and you will pay. You will not disgrace my name like this.'

I woke in a fearful sweat. Tears of bitterness poured down my cheeks. "Ada (Father)." I shook my head and walked outside into the cold breeze. "He still haunts me. When will I ever be rid of him?"

A curious voice arose, "Who?"

Lord Celeborn stood behind me. "No one, Lord." I bowed my head.

"I was just finishing a discussion with Haldir. Please, let us talk. Who is it you speak of?"

I looked into his wise blue eyes. We began to walk down the path towards the dining hall. I sighed, "Adamin (my father)."

His brow furrowed, "I thought he was dead? His death still haunts you?"

My lip bled as I bit down on it, "He is not. He was not in Eardor during the attack. I did not wish to return with him when we met on the way here so I ran. My brother and I both left him to tend to the devastated grounds. He told me that he would find us and bring us back. I still fear he will."

Celeborn's face softened, "No one will remove you from the Golden Wood unless the Lady or I see it fit. You are like our daughter." He placed his hands on my shoulders, "I will protect you from all evil. Whether is be a family member or someone closer to your new home."

Images of Haldir and then Reyna flashed through my mind. 'Which is he referring to? They both pose a threat in their own ways.' "Who would threaten me here?"

A sigh escaped his full peach lips, "You know whom I speak of in your heart; and a time will come when you will not harbor anymore fear of that person."

I growled at the lack of gender in the term. He laughed richly. "I suppose I will have to wait and see then, won't I?"

He smiled, "I suppose so. Patience is a virtue all elves should possess."

I blushed, "That is one lesson I am still slow at learning but patience is a virtue." I giggled. Suddenly it struck me. 'Giggling? That is not good! You never giggle around men unless...unless...' I shook my head. 'Foolish me, I must be mistaken.'

My eyelids began to drop and Lord Celeborn put an arm around me. "Rest now, my daughter." A smile crossed my face and I entered my room. Swiftly, sleep overcame my mind and I rested well until midday.

~~~POV CHANGE-HALDIR OF LORIEN~~~

I woke from my slumber to the song of a knock on my door. I answered it sleepily, "Yes?" I must not have looked tired because the face just smiled.

"Hello. Did you sleep well?" Reyna smiled at me brightly.

I returned the friendly smile with one of my own. It was foreign to me but you have to learn to crawl sometime (this is a cliché thingy, hope it makes sense to ya all, if not just ignore it). "I slept fine, thank you. And how was your rest?"

She laughed, "I don't rest very often. I haven't yet. I brought something to eat." She held out a bowl containing peeled fruits.

I stepped away from the door, "Come in."

Her silken brown hair brushed my fingers as she walked past my outstretched hand guiding her. I gasped silently and shook my head. 'What an odd reaction. I gasped when I touched her hair? Hmm...' I shook my head and walked over to the table. "Have you eaten?"

She shook her head, "No. I was hoping we could have our meals together."

A shy smile crossed my lips, "Of course. Please sit down. I can prepare more food if you wish."

Her laughter was like golden notes flying around my ears. I was unsure of whether I wanted to bat them away or beg them to stay. I rolled my eyes. 'Why are you acting so strangely? You need to stay away from these women!' I sighed. She smiled sweetly, "You only cook what you want. The fruit is enough for me, as long as it is enough for you." I sat next to her and she smiled as she divided the bowl into two plates I had set out. We sat and ate merrily. Another knock echoed on my door as we finished. Lirawen stood there.

"Uma (yes)?" I tried to appear friendly but I do not think it worked.

Lirawen shivered for some reason. "Um, I was wondering if we were going to train today."

Energy burned inside of me, "Yes. As soon as Reyna and I finish breakfast we will be out." She smiled, nodded and turned to leave.

Reyna waved, "See you in a few!" Her speech baffled me but I shrugged and closed the door as Lirawen departed.

~~~POV CHANGE-LIRAWEN OF EARDOR~~~

I bit my lip, 'Was Reyna there all morning? Did they sleep together? Are they lovers?' I remembered who I was. 'Who cares, you are not a she- elf; you are a warrior. You must prove Ada wrong.' I held my head high and my walls went up inside my heart. I wiped all emotion from my face and marched out to the field in my armor. "Let's do this!" I took off running. I had no idea where to but I would find my way back before dark.

~~~T B C~~~

R&R. I will not update until around the 17th because I have a church retreat coming up and tons of hmwk. SRY! I will make the next chapter long to make up for it. TTYL!