Disclaimer: Hey peoples like I said before I do not own LOTR'S people, although I do own mine. Sorry that I have no title but I can't think of one, please send me reviews and let me know what you think a name for the title should be. Sorry for taking so long, but I've been sick for the past few weeks. Okay now on with the third chap.

Chapter 3: Friend or foe?

As the elvin warriors rode on, rain began to pour. It was like the heavens were crying for the mishaps of the two women; then thunder roared loud and proud as if to clarify that the beasts would pay. The lightning struck across the midnight sky lighting the way back to Mirkwood.

Looking around at his surroundings Legolas spotted more Elvin warriors racing towards them.

"My Lord are you all right?" One of the warriors asked, eyeing Rayven in Legolas' arms.

"Prince Legolas, who is this strangely clad woman" Another warrior spoke. Legolas looked down to the young woman that held in his arms.

"Raillin my friend, I have no idea.all I know is that she is very badly wounded. We shall see if she is friend or foe when she wakes." With that said Legolas urged his white stallion into a trot and headed towards his home.

Once they reached the Mirkwood palace Legolas dismounted, carrying the young woman into the tall white doors of the woodland home. He raced through the halls till he reached the healers courtiers. Isilond followed close behind him. Knocking twice the doors opened to revile a woman with long golden curls and soft green eyes. She wore a white robe and carried a silver walking stick. Her eyes met the body of a young dark haired lady. Frowning she looked to the prince.

"My Lord, what happened to the poor thing?" the healer asked.

"Kasha, there is not a moment to lose. She is drifting into shadow, you must help her at once." Kasha moved aside as Legolas raced in laying Rayven on the silken bed. Kasha turned to the elves before her.

"Out you both go.go on, I shall care for the child. Go on now leave." After ridding the room of the presence of males she began to work on the young woman in front of her.

Once Legolas was out in the hall, he turned to see his father walking towards him. Looking to Isilond he nodded as his dear friend turned and went down the hallway to give the Prince and King time to talk alone.

"My son, it makes my heart soar to see you back without injury." Smiling Thandruil puts his hand on Legolas' shoulder. Smiling Legolas turns his attention to the closed door before him.

"My son, what happened? Who is this woman?" Sighing, Legolas explained of how he met the woman rider.

"I see. We shall wait till she is awake, then we will ask her how she came to be in Mirkwood." Thandruil then turned around and walked away, leaving Legolas to wonder where this odd woman came from.

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Rayven awoke to the singing of morning birds chirping at her window. Looking around she found herself in a light blue room. To her right she found a balcony. The doors were open letting the fresh morning air blow gently in. to the left of the balcony was a table of freshly picked herbs. Next to her bed there was a nightstand.

Rayven began to sit up, but soon found that it would be better to stay lying down, when a sharp pain struck her shoulder and side. Breathing a sigh of relief when the pain lessened. Rayven closed her eyes trying to figure a way to get up. Finally she opened her eyes looking to her left she saw that she was close to the edge of the bed. Rolling on her side she lifted herself up, gritting her teeth in pain she stood. Smiling she slowly walked over to the door, stopping as she looked down. She wasn't wearing her clothes. She was wearing a white nightgown. Glancing around the room she noticed that her clothes were lying across the back of a chair at the table. Taking a deep breath she managed to walk over to her clothes and got dressed.

Once out side the door Rayven began her journey to get out of this place.

A/N: hey guys thanx for the reviews and your patience. I know I was taking a long time in getting this chap out. Keep reading and sending me reviews. Thanx again. -ObsidianDream