Little elf
Chapter thirty five
2nd Rethe 3017
Elle frowned, following Edwi. She did not know why she was being called to Lady Galadriel. *I'm not going to be reprimanded about the Haldir thing am I? I wouldn't have thought so, she would have known for some time, being the person that she is*
*No, it has nothing to do with that. Though I do think that plan had absolutely no impact on the gossipers of this wood.*
*Yes I realise that now* Elle mentally shrugged, *But what can you do? Now why have you called me, if it has nothing to do with the Haldir thing?*
"That…is to be discussed in private." Elle smiled at Edwi, who returned the gesture before leaving.
"You have been learning the arts of both healing and sparing and it has been decided that you should join the Lorien guard."
"I hope you're joking!" Elle sputtered "Moi? In the Lorien guard? That has to be the…stupidest thing I've heard-"
"On the contrary. You are to join, tomorrow in fact."
"Do I get a say in this? You want me to fight? She-elves are not members of the army!"
"What happened to your fighting spirit? Doing something different?"
"I'm a pacifist, I don't believe in fighting and yada, yada, yada."
"Fighting? By the Valar no! Whatever got that into your head?" *you said I was joining the Lorien Guard* "You will be in the healing branch. It is not usually open to she-elves as they can't sufficiently protect themselves, but you cant, to an extent."
"But am I really experienced enough to be healing in life or death situations?"
"You will have a guide."
"Mithglin?" Elle asked frowning, Mithglin was a pacifist himself
"Nay, a new guide. Experienced in healing 'on the field' as it were."
"Oh…I suppose so, but if I end up dead I will haunt you."
Galadriel let out a silvery laugh "Of course. Now you will be in troop one" *who do I know in that troop?* "it will be quite demanding. The troop is made up of hard working elves, meaning that hopefully they should get injured less, though I know that theory is untrue. Now you will meet them at first light tomorrow. Captain Haldir will introduce you to the troop."
"Haldir? Why Haldir? Surely as captain he has better things to do?"
Galadriel sighed before smiling brightly "He is your commander."
Elle looked at Galadriel gaping "you're joking! Thank the Valar! It would have been terrible to have him as not only captain of the army, but also commander of my troop!"
"I am not jesting Elle. What is wrong with him as your commander?"
"You know why! There is a reason he is a captain when there are an armful of elves with many years more fighting experience. He works people hard, very hard. Very strict, people in his troop mourn for their lives!"
"Now, now. Do not be so melodramatic. You will be fine. Now it is late, you need to be up early, and I know you love your sleep."
* * *
3rd Rethe 3017
"Remind me why I am doing this." Said Elle, trudging after Galadirel.
"Because you must."
*All because of a bowl of water*
"Partly Elle, you will thank me in the future."
"I'm sure." *and I'll bet it's the very distant future as well*
"Now in here." They entered a nondescript room, in the style of most in Lorien.
Sitting in there were a group of 15 elves, including Haldir who ignored her, simply bowing at Galadriel before turning back to an elf she vaguely remembered as Rathlóriel, the elf that had sparked the idea of pretending to be meln.
*That's nice. The only friendly face purposely ignores me. So welcoming. I'm sure I'll be right at home.*
*Yes you will be* thought Galadriel firmly. Elle looked at her furtively
*I hope you know what you're talking about* Elle looked none to impresses.
Galadriel walked over to an elf, slightly apart from the rest who was looking at everyone with disdain.
"Nibenbaug, this is Ellette, you will be looking after her as the healer in the group."
Nibenbaug looked at Elle his lip curling "Why was I not told of this?"
Galadriel laughed, though to Elle it sounded quite false "You were, I told you personally."
"But you failed to mention that my new charge was a she-elf! You know how I feel about she-elves in the army."
*Chauvinistic bas-*
"Nibenbaug." Galadriel warned, "She is competent in both healing and combat." At this Galadriel smiled at Elle before leaving.
The elf stared at Elle, his cold stone like eyes clearly showing contempt "My name is Elle." She said clearly
£So I have heard. First things first, you may be female but no not expect me to treat you as such. You are a Princess, as far as I am concerned you are of common blood and I will treat you as such."
"As you wish." Inside Elle was seething *Why is this elf a healer? I've felt more cheer in a morgue*
"Sir."
"Pardon?"
"You will call me sir."
Elle sneered at him "I thought we were all equal."
"we are." He gestured around "you, however, are not."
"Yes, I am higher in the social class then you. You piece of…no I won't say that. If I am to be part of this" *crowd* "troop, I will be treated the same way you are. That means if I must call you sir, as it is your official title. You must call me Princess, or your majesty. I, however, think that that makes us unequal, so I'll just called you Nibenbaug." Elle smiled falsely. "No, if that is it?"
"The elf had an odd look on his face "Yes."
"The I will be going now."
* * *
4th Rethe 3017
Elle sat in the wood, still partially annoyed about the previous days happenings "I cannot believe you!" Elle looked up in surprise to see Haldir a look of severe annoyance plastered on his face.
"Say what?"
"Captain Haldir"
"Pardon?"
"You must finish each sentence with Captain Haldir."
"Yes sir, I mean Captain Haldir." Said Elle tartly "Now can you tell me just what you don't believe?"
"You did not come to the meeting."
"What meeting?" Elle asked amused
"The first one you were meant to have as a new member if the troop."
"I was not told of any meeting Cap'in Haldir"
"Yes, you were! Nibenbaug told you specifically."
"No he didn't."
"Yes he did."
"Did you hear him?"
"No."
"Exactly. He told me of nothing! I can't believe that you are listening to him over me! We are friends!"
"I am both you Commander and your captain, nothing more."
"Stop with the protocol. You know I wouldn't lie to you about something like that!" Elle caught his hand, which he promptly shook off
"Because you are young and unused to the way of the army I will ignore that breech of conduct. I will see you tomorrow at dawn by the stables. Now if you will excuse me" He strode off, Elle staring after him.
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