Haldir led Anarrima to the silver city and showed her to her room and took Dimrost to the fields outside the gates. When Haldir left her room to return to the guards Anarrima placed her bow and quiver in the corner and collapsed onto the bed. She let out a heavy sigh and looked around the room. It was magnificently decorated, almost as if she had been expected. Delicate carvings of leaves encircled the whole room and the silver lights from the city flooded through the windows. The bed was carved from wood and the sheets felt like silk.

After taking in her surroundings she went to the washroom to clean up. She had her hair up and was all ready but for one problem; she had nothing else to wear but her green and brown tunic she always wore. Suddenly it crossed her mind, she would have to request evening ware! Anarrima walked back into her room, and to her surprise, found an evening gown already prepared for her on the bed.

Taking the dress she put it on and examined herself in the full-length mirror. It was beautiful, green with gold lace that pooled around her feet. The ring around her neck shinned back at her through the reflection. "I suppose it does make me look more like a. . . woman," she said to herself.

"It certainly does," came a voice from behind her. Startled she turned to see Haldir standing in the doorway.

The Fellowship's attempt to pass the mountain was unsuccessful, due to the interference of the traitor Saruman. So it was then the decision on which path they must take.

"If we cannot pass over it, let us go under it, let us go through the Mines of Moria," Gimli said as the wind and snow lashed at their faces.

Gandalf thought about that statement for many moments. He remembered the once wise words of Saruman about the darkness of Khaza-dum. He knew also the ancient evil creature that dwelt there. "Let the Ringbearer decide."

"We will go through the mines," Frodo said, much to the delight of Gimli.

"So be it," Gandalf said in despair.

"Why don't you come in," Anarrima said in a sarcastic tone. She had enough on her mind as it was and she was slightly annoyed at his lack of manners.

Ignoring her comment Haldir walked in and closed the door behind him. "What are you doing?!" Ana interjected in disbelief.

"You asked me to come in did you not?" He smirked. Anarrima was more than angry at this point. "You look beautiful," he said as he found the chair in the corner and sat down.

"If I wanted your opinion I would have asked for it," she glared at him.

"I cannot compliment a beautiful female elf now?" He questioned with a hurt look.

"Are you always so quick to think up lies around female guests?" She asked with in mock amusement.

"If I was lying, my lady, I would think of a better lie than that," he smiled.

As a matter of fact he found Anarrima to be amazing. She was beautiful beyond words. Her silver eyes entranced him when he beheld them. She was strong willed and able to hold her own into battle. 'She is a sweet mystery,' Haldir thought to himself.

Anarrima looked at him in wonder. Did he just say what she thought he said? She had no response for his words. Anarrima had heard the rumors of his ways with women, human or elfkind. He would give them one night of pleasure and leave them the next. She would not let that happen to her at all. But the more she thought about it, the more she found Haldir to be fascinating to her. His eyes were like the evening sky before the sunset. His smile touched her in a way she couldn't describe.

Anarrima shook herself from those thoughts immediately. "You're a Ranger, Ana, don't think like that. You know what this elf is all about," she told herself.

"May I ask a favor of you?" Ana asked Haldir as she walked toward the door with a smile, "can you tell me where I can find the Lady?"

"That is one of the reasons why I came here," he spoke as he stood. "Lady Galadriel has requested that you meet with her in the gardens."

"Ah, thank you for the delayed message," she said as she left the room.

"Can I see you again Anarrima later this evening?" Haldir asked after her as she was walking away.

"Goodbye, Haldir," she smiled to herself as she stepped down the stairs.