A/N: hey hey, me again. *^^*

Oh, to answer a question:

~is this 'girl' from Middle earth, or real earth?
A: Yes, the girl is from Middle Earth.

A Sunset Love

Chapter 2: In the eyes of another...

*This is not Legolas's point of view... a mystery person!*

I sighed as the morning light pierced through the canopy of trees above me. I slowly opened my eyes, careful as to not blind myself with the bright light. I yawned and stretched out like a graceful cat, trying to ward off the sleepiness that was too close for comfort. For an elf, that is a strange thing, needing sleep. But, I have reason. I had been training and practicing all of yesterday with my bow and arrows at the archery range. All day! I think I deserve a little mercy.

As I sat up, I noticed that my sheets were not as neat as they'd been the night before. The blue satin sheets were twisted around my legs and body, clearly indicating that I do not sleep without moving around.

No matter, I thought, gathering the sheet around my body as I got out of bed. I need to get dressed. I thought about what I would be doing today- Archery again, attending meetings, singing lessons... so I decided to wear my 'practice' outfit I wore for archery, and then get changed afterwards.

My practice outfit consisted of a green tunic, a short brown skirt with a small slit on either side, and my brown knee-high boots. After doing a few quick braids in my chestnut colored hair, I headed for the Archery range. That's another strange thing, about me. Most elves have blond, or light brown hair. I am one of the few elves in my forest that have darker hair.

Once I arrived at the Archery range, I noticed that my instructor/supervisor was not yet present, so I decided to do a few practice shots. I aimed carefully at the target board, and pulled back on the string of my bow. I was just about to let go, when one of my 'stalkers' ran right in front of me.

"Dear goddess!" I screamed, letting the arrow fly off somewhere else, completely off target. Oh, that Enantoion Tanthulë! He was always showing up when least needed. He and a few others are always following me, for what reason, I don't know. Perhaps it's just because I'm a princess. I've heard that I'm 'beautiful' but I hardly think so.

I looked angrily at Enantoion, and he blushed and grinned sheepishly.

"I'm sorry princess-" He was going to continue, but I cut him off.

"You know, had you been 2 seconds late, I could've shot you! What were you thinking?!" Although I didn't like Enantoion much, I still didn't want to hurt him. Again, he started his apology.

"I'm sorry princess, but your father sent me. He wished to speak with you."

"But what about my archery lesson??" I reasoned. Enantoion shrugged.

"I don't know. Just go see him, and see what he wants." I agreed, although reluctantly. I really do enjoy archery, and I hate being interrupted. I gathered my bow and arrows, and jogged into the heart of the forest where I lived, Loriá.

When I arrived in "The Silver Circle", where meetings of importance were often held, I found my father, the King of Loriá, pacing back and forth. When he saw me, the first thing he noticed was my agitation.

"My dear, I am sorry to disturb you, but this has great importance." He then gestured for me to sit on a char. I did, and waited patiently for what he had to say.

"My dear, you know of the the crisis with the one ring, do you not?"

"Of course father.. why, what has happened?" I couldn't hide the excitement in my voice.

""The fellowship of the ring is residing in Lothlorien at the moment."

"oh?" I was wondering where this was leading.

"Gandalf was among them.. although he is no longer. He has fallen into the shadow." I was shocked. Gandalf had fallen?

"You can't be serious father!" Gandalf had been a close family friend for ages, he couldn't be gone!

"My dear... it is true." I sat in silence not really knowing what to do.

"I need to be alone." I said, and quickly ran off into the woods, where no one could see me cry.

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A/N: you like the second chapter?? yeah, I know it sucks not knowing who the speaker is.. but you might find out in the next chapter! *^^* ~Feathers of the Wind~ 07.17.02