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Legolas, not knowing how to answer her, nodded his head. When at last she looked up shakily, Legolas stared into her eyes. He saw the fear building up inside her but he also saw strength. He felt the need to protect her and suddenly he became determined to get her out. He wanted to relieve her of her pain.

"I won't let them hurt you." Legolas said trying to reassure her, but Aurora was still not comforted. She was debating over thoughts that went through her head as Legolas sat there gazing. How could she expect him to defend her when she had only met him the day before? He was a complete stranger, and even if he claims to be the prince of Mirkwood, could he be trusted? Then again, she knew she couldn't get out alone. He was her only chance, and her limited options scared her. She would have to risk it. She would have to trust this stranger. She didn't know how they would get out, but it was their only hope of survival.

The room had been still for what seemed like years and Legolas began to worry about what was going through her head. His fingers brushed against her small hands and she jumped, snapping back to the present. "What will we do?" She asked attempting to sound calm.

"We'll find a way. We'll escape. Aurora, I promise to get you out of here." He said comfortingly. "Do not fear, my lady." He whispered into her ear. Aurora had finally regained her composure and despite her fear she smiled lightly at what he'd called her.

"Thank you," Aurora began pausing, "my prince," she finished playfully, breaking the grave conversation before standing up and walking to the window. She was surprised to see that it was already late into the afternoon. They had spent almost all day talking, and now that she realized the lack of food for the day she turned around looking to Legolas and began walking toward the small room used as a kitchen. "Are you hungry? It seems we have lost track of time and have spent nearly all day talking."

Legolas was grateful for the change of conversation and answered, "Yes, food would be excellent." He stood to help Aurora in the kitchen. They managed to find a few scraps of jerky and brought it back to the den to eat. They had decided against eating at the table because of the clouds of dust and the fact that it looked as if it would fall apart at any second.

Aurora didn't wish to bring up the solemn discussion of escaping again, but knew that they still were yet to think of a plan. As if reading her thoughts, Legolas looked to her and said "We must travel to Cair Andros, and from there sail to Lothlorien. We will have to leave within the next week and travel lightly taking only necessities. Once we get to Lothlorien, we will be protected."

Aurora took in the idea as Legolas looked to her for her approval. "How we will get out of Minas Tirith?" Aurora asked.

"Getting out of Minas Tirith will be the most difficult part of our journey. We will have to be quick and silent at all times and pray to Elbereth that we will go unnoticed."

"Well, that is unlikely to happen, considering you are of royal blood. Your disappearance will cause much disturbance to Sauron and his followers. If they gain control over the royalty of Middle Earth, they will easily take over."

"That is true, my lady, but this is our only choice. Once we are out of Gondor, we can travel through the woods to Cair Andros. As long as we travel quickly and keep up our guard, we will make it to Lothlorien."

Aurora nodded in agreement, they would set off to Cair Andros.