A/N: HI!!!! wow, I'm so sorry I haven't updated recently. I've been extremely busy with school projects and all this other stuff.

Well, I hope this chapter will make up for it!. ENJOY, IT MAY BE A SMALL CHAPTER, BUT IT'S WORTH IT IN MY P.O.V YOU'LL SEE WHY ;)

Disclaimer: I own nothing you recognize....sadly.....

Chapter 7. Love Of Another

(For this scene, play "Waterfall", by Enya)

It soon began to get dark, and a bit cool. There was a slight breeze being filtered by the trees. Haldir let go of Eleniel and tried to lift his head, but he couldn't move it.

Slowly he slid out of Eleniel's grasp and sat up straight. He smiled when he noticed that her eyes were glazed over and unfocused, and her breathing was slow and steady....

she had fallen asleep. He slowly got closer to her and gently rested her head down on his lap. He ran his fingers through her soft hair and gently stroked her head.

He leaned down, kissed her gently on the forehead and whispered in her ear, "Fuume, lindelea gwanthi (sleep, melodious beauty)."



He watched as she slowly smiled in her sleep. It did not take long for Haldir to join her in her slumber. The rest of the night was spent peacefully sleeping in each

other's company, with nothing around them except nature, and the dark star-streaked velvet sky above.

(End music lol)

When Eleniel woke, she realized she was not at home in her bed. She looked up and noticed that she had been sleeping on Haldir.

She blushed when she noticed that he had his arms tightly around her waist; she tried to slowly move out of his grasp, but failed as he just happily sighed

and tightened his grip around her. Eleniel did not care really, she had no place to be. She gently put her head back down on his chest and let her eyes wander around.

Now that the sun was shining she could clearly see where she was. She was just about to go back to sleep when she heard approaching footsteps. They must have waked Haldir,

for he was now sitting up and stretching. Eleniel got up off of Haldir and silently yawned. She held out her hand to Haldir, and he gladly accepted her help.

She pulled him up off the ground and let go of his hand.

"Did you hear that noise also, Haldir?", she asked him.



Haldir just nodded his head and continued to look at the ground. Eleniel walked to the nearest tree, jumped up to the lowest branch, and began to climb

the tree--maybe from a higher point, she would be able to see who was coming. Haldir had not noticed when she had climbed so he looked around confused. 'I guess she went home', he thought to himself.



Suddenly someone walked through the trees. Haldir turned around and studied the elf.

He had silver-ish blonde hair that was a bit longer than Haldir's. He also looked quite taller than Haldir, and had dark blue eyes and wore the garments of

a Galahdrim.



"Who are you?" Haldir asked the Elf. The elf looked around and then drew his attention back to Haldir.

"I am Lómarandil. I was wondering where I could find Haldir," he replied.

"You are looking at him. May I help you with something?" Haldir asked. Lómarandil quickly nodded and began to speak again.

"Lord Celeborn sent me to you. I am to join the Galadhrim. I'm sorry to tell you this on such short notice, but I have just returned from visiting relatives.

As I was heading home, I spotted danger, and it turns out that trouble is brewing yet again. This army was big--hundreds, maybe even thousands of orcs

and Urukai. This could be bad.... Lord Celeborn wants at least every male elf that can fight to be ready.... just in case," Lómarandil told Haldir in a warning tone.

Haldir just stood there, with a sudden loss of words--all he could do was nod his head. Lómarandil took this as a sign to leave, so he silently said his goodbyes

and was on his way. Eleniel, who had heard the whole conversation, jumped down from the tree she was perched in and landed silently behind Haldir.

"What was that all about?", she asked, even though she knew, she wanted to see if Haldir would actually be honest and tell her what was going on, or if he

would hide it from her, not wanting her to get involved.

Not thinking properly, having his mind still wandering on the current problem, he answered her question a little more harshly than he had meant to.

"It does not concern you, I do not want you getting involved. Eleniel, you may not see me for a long while after today...", He trailed off, unable to finish his sentence.

Eleniel just stared at him, at a loss of words. She then looked down at her feet. Haldir slowly walked to her, and gently lifted her chin. Eleniel looked him straight in

the eye, and noticed that he was worried. Haldir was not expecting it when she quickly caught his lips in a gentle kiss. After a minute or two, Eleniel broke the kiss.

Haldir just gave her the most playful smile she had ever seen.

Eleniel brushed her hair behind her finely pointed ears, and reached out and gently touched Haldir's face. Haldir leaned into her warm hand. To Haldir's disadvantage, Eleniel removed her hand and took a step back, smiling all the while.

"Goodbye Haldir, I will see you again, I know I will. Whether or not I have to find you, I will see you again," Eleniel told him. Haldir just nodded, again at a loss for words.



Eleniel walked out of the clearing, leaving a clearly love-struck Haldir behind. "Wow......" was all he could say as he slowly began to leave for his talan.

No other elf could ever take Haldir's breath away, but Eleniel had. She had stolen his breath, his words....................and his heart.

TBC....

AN: WOW!!! they kissed....ok, not a big huge passionate kiss, but a nice beginning of a new love kiss.

Don't worry, the more passionate stuff will be making appearances in future chapters. WELL, I seriously hope you enjoyed this chapter, I know I had fun writing it.

Till next time

------Equinus