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Crazy Beautiful

Chapter 2

Rude Awakening

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The breeze carried a deliciously tempting scent of nectar and tea past her face. Her eyes remained shut as she drifted in and out of consciousness. The fragrance of the atmosphere around her seemed unfamiliar. Some part of her wondered where she was, the air seemed lighter and more fresh than it usually was. Was she in heaven? Yet the other part of her refused to let her open her eyes to find out.



Unearthly angelic voices floated around her with the sweet smelling air. Her mind, not yet awakened, could not grasp the words but the enchanting harmony of it wrapped her in a blissful dream-like world. Soon, her eyes fluttered open and her deep hazel orbs searched the room for something familiar but did not find anything. She sat up abruptly and felt an excruciating pain shot down her right arm. She cried out and realized that it was bound up tightly in white bandages.

The human lay motionless for a long time, she thought about the recent events leading up to the miserable state she was in. She had been wrecking havoc at home again and her father was going through the daily lectures about following etiquette and rules. Yes, a daily lecture. She was so sick of having to act like a lady. Like an animal in chains! Her father attributed her rebellious behavior to the death of her mother. He thought that it was the repercussions of that event that had turned his daughter into such a wild animal. He was quite right of course. But there was more to it and he just did not know. She was tired of everything at home, even her homeland was becoming a bore. Nothing interested her anymore. Sixteen years of living there had made the place dull and insipid. So she had decided to explore the world. She rarely had the chance to step out of her homeland. Hardly traveled and seen new places. So she set her mind to run away, for she knew that asking of such a thing from her father would surely result in another battle royale.

Soon, she was off on her horse, speeding towards her first destination, Lothlorien. She had been enchanted even as a child by the tales of its beauty and magic and since it was the closest, she would head there first and then leave before they found her. But of course she had underestimated her darling sister, Hannah. Just a day after she had left Isengard, Hannah had already caught up with her and chased her right into Lothlorien. Now that she had found her, she would certainly try to find a way to drag her home. Hannah was her elder and she bore the heavy responsibility of making sure her little sister was out of serious trouble. Now, her escape from home was ruined by the imbecile who had shot her in her arm!

Dispelling the unpleasant thought she had of that certain archer, she stood up cautiously and nearly screamed when she realized that she was in a tree. It was not just any tree but one of extreme height. She made a mental note to herself to stay away from the edge for fear of falling.



The girl shivered and rubbed her hands together when another fresh gale brushed against her bare skin. Her face flushed crimson when she realized that all she had on was a thin and almost translusent night gown. Her immediate reaction was to find her clothes but they were nowhere in sight. The blanket on the bed seemed like the only thing big enough to cover her and she draped it around her body. She looking around for an exit, she quickly found a ladder that led to the level below. She drew a long deep breath before descending the ladder. She was careful not to look down for if it was anything in the world that scared her the most, it was heights.



As soon as she scrambled down the last part of the ladder, she bumped into an elf who was just about to go up.



"Pardon me," she apologized, brushing past him lightly.



"Milady, are you well?" he asked quietly as she continued to walk past him.



Without even glancing back at him, she answered, "Yes, I'm very well thank you. But if you'll excuse me, I need to be on my way to hunt down whoever shot me in my arm."



"I do believe that would be me and I offer my sincerest apologizes to you." He admitted, squirming slightly as if unsure if he should be telling her that he was the bringer of her pain. Upon hearing his confession, the female spun round, her blanket twirling along with her turn. She glared and him and scowled at him.

"YOU!" she exclaimed, her voice echoed through the trees. "You shot me! With an arrow! My arm! Look! Pain! You! IT WAS YOU!"

The elf took a step back and tried to defend himself.



"If you had stopped running, I wouldn't have shot you."



"I wasn't running from you! I was running from my sister!" She shot back.



"Ahh... so you were running away from the persistent sibling, yes, I see that part. But I would have known at that time because I had been informed that you, an intruder was coming into the woods...?" He raised his eyebrows and waited for her to answer, only to hear her gnarl at him.



She started to walk away, grumbling to herself, "Crazyimbecileincourrigiblefoolwhoshootsstupidarrowsatharmlessyounginnocentgirls!" She stopped for a breath and then continues,"Uncouthwormwhoshouldjustcurlupanddiestupid-"



"Might I inquire your name milady?" The tall blond elf cut into her ramblings, trailing slowly behind her.



"-MONKEY!" She finished, eliciting a smile from the former.



"Oh, right," He caught up with the girl who had stopped suddenly."Monkey it is then! I'm Haldir." He inclined his head slightly.



The female dropped her jaw in an attempt to protest but shut it again,taking a sharp breath,"What was it again? WORM?" A wry smile crept onto her pretty face."My, what a nice name! Certainly suits you." She spun on her feet and stormed off.

Haldir felt his jaw tighten slightly, he had never been so insulted and certainly not by a human girl not even half his age. The girl however, started to smile, and after a while, it turned to a cheshire cat grin thinking, 'I'm good... real good."



The march warden quickly caught up with the girl. He reached out and grasped her shoulder,"Now that we're acquainted," He said in a sugary voice,"Why don't I escort to breakfast?" Monkey let out a small yelp in pain but quickly caught it before it turned into a yell. She gritted her teeth, so as not to let him have the satisfaction of outdoing her.



"I would like that very much Worm," She used her left hand and flicked his off her shoulder."Getting a bit too intimate now are we? Honestly, why can't males just keep their hands to themselves. I know I am indeed desirable, Worm, but there is no sense rushing these things. Especially with one who lives in DIRT."

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"So you are here as a visitor?" The dark haired lady asked as she gazed in awe at the beautiful waterfall.



"Aye, I am milady. I see you've taken a liking to the Nimrodel." The tall wood elf smiled warmly at his new found friend as he led her closer to the waters.



"Indeed Legolas! I have never seen such a glorious sight in my entire life!" She stooped down and put her foot into the water, letting the cool liquid flow past it."And do call me Hannah. It is only fair since you insisted on my calling you Legolas."



The two had been touring Lothlorien since the sun had risen and they had just reached their third destination, Nimrodel. She never imagined such a breathtaking place like Lothlorien had even existed. She gave her companion a bright smile and thanked him sincerely.



"You're welcome Hannah. But it is nothing to thank me for, I have longed to explore the hidden wonders and taking you along with me is my greatest pleasure."



The two sat on the grass in silence, appreciating the amazing view."I wonder how my little sister is doing." Hannah said, breaking the silence."Perhaps I ought not to be here, I should go check up on her again. I should not leave her alone like this..." She trailed off as she started to her feet. Legolas heart sank a little. He had hoped that they could stay her a while longer and maybe even explore further. But he supposed it was only right that she worry for younger sister so he complied and led her back to the heart of Lothlorien.



"I am sure that Haldir is taking good care of her though. They must get along well." He looked at her and gave an assuring smile.

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"Where are we going?" She demanded, not bothering to hide the edge of her voice. He had been leading her around the woods nearly aimlessly.



"I am going to find you something decent to wear or else everyone might think that I have such terrible taste so much so that I have to spend the night with you."



"You keep clothes of the opposite gender with you? My... that leads to two possible conclusions, either you wear them or..." Her voice trailed off as she thought for a moment."Oh wait, there's only one possible conclusion." Monkey could not help but smile at her good comeback.



He said nothing as he led her up another tree and onto a flet. It was simply furnished but was still cozy. Haldir walked over to a wardrobe and pulled out a simple white gown and tossed it at her. "I hope it isn't too big for you that it might slip off your chest. Oh, pardon me, I stand corrected. you have no such thing." He descended the ladder, leaving the female fuming and wringing the pretty white dress. Only stopping when she realized that it was the only thing available for her to wear. That elf! He was such a pain! The nerve of him.



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EnD oF ChAptEr 2

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