RAAH! We are back. did you ever doubt we wouldn't be? Anyway, after much, much, much ado, here is our new chapter, written on the beach! (Yes, even on my holiday I couldn't take a break, I felt too guilty for the long days I had made you wait!) You know the drill about the disclaimer stuff, so unless Urebriviel wants to add it, I can't be bothered! I want to thank you all for your support, it means so much to us.

~*~ Belle Bing and Urebriviel ~*~

The realm of Lothlorien, Haldir's home was supposed to have one of the most beautiful gardens in all of Middle Earth. However, Haldir found that without her beauty to appreciate it with, all the other glorious sights in the world seemed redundant. Haldir's constant waiting was wearing on his nerves. At least before Estel, Arwen and even Legolas had left; he had been able to distract himself. Now he was all alone, his every thought centred on Maewyn. He had visited her countless times, telling her his every secret, apologising countless times. Even now, as he aimlessly wandered the halls, he knew where his feet were taking him.

I know I can be a little stubborn sometimes

You might say a little righteous and too proud

I just wanna find a way to compromise

Cause I believe that we can work this out

When Haldir reached Maewyn's chamber, unlike usual, the door was propped open. The dark gloom that enshrined her room was there no more. Haldir took this as an encouraging sign. He leapt into her room, excited about seeing Maewyn once more. The sight that greeted him though, was less encouraging. An elf maid had opened her heavy curtains and was happily busying herself cleaning Maewyn's room.

I thought I had all the answers never giving in

But baby since you've gone I admit that I was wrong

"Hello Haldir, sir," she greeted him sunnily, "I did not think you were still in Lothlorien. All of the others have gone."

All I know is I'm lost without you I'm not gonna lie

How am I gonna be strong without you I need you by my side

If we ever say we'll never be together and we end it with goodbye

Don't know what I'd do, I'm lost without you

I keep trying to find my way but all I know is I'm lost without you

I keep trying to face the day I'm lost without you

"Why have you cleaned up her room?" Haldir demanded. He was in no mood for making small talk. The other elf bowed her head.

How am I ever gonna get rid of these blues?

Baby I'm so lonely all the time

Everywhere I go I get so confused, you're the only thing that's on my mind

"Lady Galadriel asked me to sir."

Oh my bed's so cold at night and I miss you more each day

Only you can make it right no I'm not too proud to say

"Why?" Haldir asked through clenched teeth.

All I know is I'm lost without you I'm not gonna lie

How am I gonna be strong without you I need you by my side

If we ever say we'll never be together and we end it with goodbye

Don't know what I'd do, I'm lost without you

I keep trying to find my way but all I know is I'm lost without you

I keep trying to face the day I'm lost without you

"She's waking up," the elf said. Haldir's eyes widened. He rushed to Maewyn's side and studied her, as if she had awakened in the last minute. However, his hopes were dashed, she still lay in her peaceful trance. Haldir took Maewyn's hand in his and started stroking it. The other elf quietly slipped out the door.

If I could only hold you now, make my pain just go away

Can't stop the tears from running down my face

"Mae, Mae, it's me. Haldir," he stroked her face, "so beautiful," he whispered, "Mae, I love you," he choked out, "I know you can hear me. And I know that chances are I am going to regret telling you this later on, but if I didn't tell you now, I may never have had a chance. I miss you," tears flowed freely now, saturating Maewyn's bedspread, "I am all alone now. The others have left. Mae, please come back to me. I know you've only been in my life for such a short amount of time, but you've changed it so drastically. I can't imagine my life without you in it. Even if you decided you wanted him," to Haldir, that was the most heart breaking thought in the world, but if it meant having Maewyn back, he was willing to try anything. Haldir took a strand of her copper red hair, "so beautiful," he whispered again, "so different. You must have had a parent from Mirkwood. Where else would you have gotten your beautiful hair from?" Haldir sighed frustratedly, "Mirkwood. Just another thing you have in common with *him*. Mae, if only you were awake. I remember that kiss you gave me Mae; only, you didn't really mean it did you? You were hurt and confused, just as I am now. I wish you were awake Maewyn, I'm suffering without you," Haldir bent and kissed Maewyn's forehead, brushing hair out of her face, "Ni melme lle, nya elen*," Haldir whispered, taking one last glance at Maewyn before he left. Then he closed the door behind him.

All I know is I'm lost without you I'm not gonna lie

How am I gonna be strong without you I need you by my side

If we ever say we'll never be together and we end it with goodbye

Don't know what I'd do, I'm lost without you

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In her room, Maewyn stirred, then fell into a dream about a blonde haired, blue-eyed elf. Her heart's desire.

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* Means, I love you, my star. Wasn't I a very tricky girl? Now who is her hearts desire? *Smiles evilly* All may be revealed, in a tricky way, cause Urebriviel and I love to be tricky and evil. And on a sad note, "Lessons of Time" is coming to an end. but on a happy note, "Lessons of Love" The next sequel is soon to begin!

~*~ Belle Bing ~*~

Also I would like to add, for purposes of the story, Haldir shares the same eye color as Legolas. Although Belle Bing and myself know Haldir in Tolkien reference has Grey/Blue eyes. The next and final chapter of Lessons of Time should be up shortly. Thanks for all the support and please review.

~*~Urebriviel~*~