...:: Come Clean ::...
Haldir was extremely depressed. Buffy had left without a goodbye and
this was a terrible thing for him to overcome. He missed her terribly.
It had only been six days and yet it felt like a century. Almost a
whole week since the last time Buffy had been seen in Lorien. Their
last conversation ran through his mind like a memory stuck in ablaze.
So many different solutions, so many different endings, but dreams
were not real in Middle-Earth. Haldir had to admit, he wasn't entirely
sure he wanted to remain in Middle-Earth if everything he ever loved
got stripped away till there was nothing left in his soul to remain. A
loud thunder clap followed by lightening caught Haldir's attention and
he was suddenly aware of his surroundings. He turned at the sound of a
knock at his door and wondered who would be out in such weather like
this was.
Buffy stood at the enterance of Haldir's talan, drenched. Her wet hair
clung to her face and her dress, tight against her body. It showed her
figure very nicely, but she was embarrassed by it. Haldir answered the
door almost immediately and Buffy flashed a smile at the look of shock
on his pale face. "But how?" She didn't say nothing for a moment,
thinking, or almost, expecting to be invited inside. After a moment,
she held her arms up shivering. "Are you going to make me stand out
here all night?" Haldir apologized profusely, stepping aside to bade
her passage into his home that he once shared with her. "May I borrow
something wear for tonight?" Haldir then took a glance at her whole
body and saw that he could see every detail of her shivering body
under the sheer, pink dress she was wearing. He gave a silent nod.
"I never expected to see you again." They had remained in silence
while Buffy had dressed into one of his shirts and a pair of his
pants. "I hadn't expected to come here, either. I went outside for a
walk three days ago and found myself in the wood of Lothlorien this
evening." Haldir regarded her with silence, he was still in shock at
her arrival. "Has Legolas heard of your betrothal?" It was a quick
question, meant to implore, but it came out blurted casting Buffy
offguard. "I'm not quite sure. Last I heard, my father and Thranduil
were arguing other the arrangements and what she be done. I couldn't
force myself to listen to that anymore, you know it really wasn't in
my heart either." Haldir gave her a slight glance. "What is in your
heart?" Buffy shrugged. "The only thing that has ever been in my
heart: You."
Haldir stood at the statement, not in surprise but just as a plain
reaction. "Does your father know?" Buffy gave him a silent nod.
"Indeed, he does. He wants what is best for me, melamin. I cannot turn
away my obligation as Princess. No matter how much my heart desires it
not. The fact will always remain, tis you whom my heart lays with and
always it shall. Even while I am with another." These were meant as
comforting words, but Haldir found no solace in them. Nor had he found
solace in the comfort friends and family have attempted at during the
week she had been gone. "So you still are going through with the
wedding." Buffy nodded, bowing her head in shame. "I wish I did not
care so much, but I do. I love and respect my father; my King. I only
hope Legolas does not see right through me. I cannot hurt him, he is
so special." Haldir had moved up to Buffy, closing the space between
them. His body met up with hers and they were pressed together of
their own free will. It was Haldir who began. "I love you."
"And I, you. Tis the last night we shall spend as lovers." Haldir gave
her a pained nod and slowly began to kiss her. The night progressed
and they wound up on the beds tangled together in love-making so
passionate that a fire could have begun just from the natural heat
enamerating from the two Elves sweaty bodies. They maintained this way
for a couple more hours and as early morning had crept upon them, they
laid in each others arms with the peace of the moment. The blissful
moment hadn't lasted long when a loud knocking session had irrupted on
Haldir's door. Haldir opened the door and found his brothers standing,
waiting with a look of utter urgency on their faces. "Brother, Lord
Elrond has sent word that we are needed in battle at Helm's Deep. We
leave in an hour, so I suggest you hurry and get everything in
order.... We can see you had a busy night!" The urgency had been lost
once his brothers realized that their brother only stood before them
with a tunic on. Haldir blushed. Orophin pushed the door quickly, to
spot whom Haldir had spent the night with and was in utter shock to
see Buffy, blushing and waving back.
Helm's Deep
Haldir and Buffy, dressed alike, stood before the King of Rohan. The
elven army behind them, remained silent, cool and collected. Theoden
looked upon them as if he had never seen such a creature before, utter
disbelief. "How is this possible?" Buffy tried to keep the fit of
laughter that wanted to errupt at bay. Haldir spoke with clarity,
pronouncing each word carefully. "I bring word from Elrond of
Rivendell. An alliance once existed between Elves and Men. Long ago,
we fought and died together." He paused, seeing Aragorn, Legolas and
Gimli rushing down the stone steps to great them. Haldir couldn't
mistake the joy and relief on Legolas's face upon seeing Buffy beside
him. "We come to honor that allegiance." Aragorn brushed past Theoden
and began to pose in the Elven way of greeting but decided that a hug
was more fitting and took Haldir in a quick embrace, shocking the
Guardian. After which, Aragorn moved over to Buffy, embracing her and
Legolas, embracing Haldir. After embracing Haldir, Legolas moved over
to Buffy and gave her a quick kiss. Buffy noted the uncertainty in the
kiss, and responded with a return kiss to assure him.
After a moment of greetings, Haldir motioned for the army of Elves to
be at ease. There was still time before the battle had to begin. "We
are proud to fight alongside men once more." Haldir walked off with
Aragorn, considering that Theoden had left him to be in charge of the
Elven army at hand. Legolas, on the other hand, had war on a distant
thought. He pulled Buffy into a walk on the opposite way of Haldir and
Aragorn. "How have you been?" Buffy smiled at him. "I have been
better, I think tis pre-battle jitters. Also, another matter of
contengency." Legolas gave her a swift eye. "What is that?" Buffy
lowered her eyes. "You and I are betrothed." This made Legolas's eyes-
widen. "Really?" The joy couldn't mistaken for anything, Buffy
noticed. He was happy! "I had expected you to be upset. I am extremely
relieved that you're not." Legolas shook his head. "Why would I be
upset? I would love to be your husband."
Aragorn noted the strange apprehension Haldir carried with him. The
March Warden did not hide things so well as he used to. He kept
glancing over at Buffy and Legolas. "What is wrong, my friend?"
Aragorn placed a worried, concerned hand on the elf's shoulder. "It's
nothing, I assure you." Haldir quickly regretted saying that for
having received the scowl from the man before him. "Alright! You see
past nothing, do you?" Haldir regarded his friend with light laughter.
"Buffy and Legolas are to be married soon." Aragorn's eyes widened.
"Is that so? Well, seems as if Legolas is taking this well. Although,
I can see a sure reverie in Buffy." Haldir took note of this
statement. "Indeed. Last night was our last night together." Aragorn's
eyes widened again. "She has been with you since she's been with
Legolas?" Haldir shook his head quickly. "No! No!" Haldir gave another
light laughter. "Only last night.... As a farewell to what was and can
never be again." Aragorn nodded. "All things have a way of working out
in the end, Haldir. You'll see."
Haldir was extremely depressed. Buffy had left without a goodbye and
this was a terrible thing for him to overcome. He missed her terribly.
It had only been six days and yet it felt like a century. Almost a
whole week since the last time Buffy had been seen in Lorien. Their
last conversation ran through his mind like a memory stuck in ablaze.
So many different solutions, so many different endings, but dreams
were not real in Middle-Earth. Haldir had to admit, he wasn't entirely
sure he wanted to remain in Middle-Earth if everything he ever loved
got stripped away till there was nothing left in his soul to remain. A
loud thunder clap followed by lightening caught Haldir's attention and
he was suddenly aware of his surroundings. He turned at the sound of a
knock at his door and wondered who would be out in such weather like
this was.
Buffy stood at the enterance of Haldir's talan, drenched. Her wet hair
clung to her face and her dress, tight against her body. It showed her
figure very nicely, but she was embarrassed by it. Haldir answered the
door almost immediately and Buffy flashed a smile at the look of shock
on his pale face. "But how?" She didn't say nothing for a moment,
thinking, or almost, expecting to be invited inside. After a moment,
she held her arms up shivering. "Are you going to make me stand out
here all night?" Haldir apologized profusely, stepping aside to bade
her passage into his home that he once shared with her. "May I borrow
something wear for tonight?" Haldir then took a glance at her whole
body and saw that he could see every detail of her shivering body
under the sheer, pink dress she was wearing. He gave a silent nod.
"I never expected to see you again." They had remained in silence
while Buffy had dressed into one of his shirts and a pair of his
pants. "I hadn't expected to come here, either. I went outside for a
walk three days ago and found myself in the wood of Lothlorien this
evening." Haldir regarded her with silence, he was still in shock at
her arrival. "Has Legolas heard of your betrothal?" It was a quick
question, meant to implore, but it came out blurted casting Buffy
offguard. "I'm not quite sure. Last I heard, my father and Thranduil
were arguing other the arrangements and what she be done. I couldn't
force myself to listen to that anymore, you know it really wasn't in
my heart either." Haldir gave her a slight glance. "What is in your
heart?" Buffy shrugged. "The only thing that has ever been in my
heart: You."
Haldir stood at the statement, not in surprise but just as a plain
reaction. "Does your father know?" Buffy gave him a silent nod.
"Indeed, he does. He wants what is best for me, melamin. I cannot turn
away my obligation as Princess. No matter how much my heart desires it
not. The fact will always remain, tis you whom my heart lays with and
always it shall. Even while I am with another." These were meant as
comforting words, but Haldir found no solace in them. Nor had he found
solace in the comfort friends and family have attempted at during the
week she had been gone. "So you still are going through with the
wedding." Buffy nodded, bowing her head in shame. "I wish I did not
care so much, but I do. I love and respect my father; my King. I only
hope Legolas does not see right through me. I cannot hurt him, he is
so special." Haldir had moved up to Buffy, closing the space between
them. His body met up with hers and they were pressed together of
their own free will. It was Haldir who began. "I love you."
"And I, you. Tis the last night we shall spend as lovers." Haldir gave
her a pained nod and slowly began to kiss her. The night progressed
and they wound up on the beds tangled together in love-making so
passionate that a fire could have begun just from the natural heat
enamerating from the two Elves sweaty bodies. They maintained this way
for a couple more hours and as early morning had crept upon them, they
laid in each others arms with the peace of the moment. The blissful
moment hadn't lasted long when a loud knocking session had irrupted on
Haldir's door. Haldir opened the door and found his brothers standing,
waiting with a look of utter urgency on their faces. "Brother, Lord
Elrond has sent word that we are needed in battle at Helm's Deep. We
leave in an hour, so I suggest you hurry and get everything in
order.... We can see you had a busy night!" The urgency had been lost
once his brothers realized that their brother only stood before them
with a tunic on. Haldir blushed. Orophin pushed the door quickly, to
spot whom Haldir had spent the night with and was in utter shock to
see Buffy, blushing and waving back.
Helm's Deep
Haldir and Buffy, dressed alike, stood before the King of Rohan. The
elven army behind them, remained silent, cool and collected. Theoden
looked upon them as if he had never seen such a creature before, utter
disbelief. "How is this possible?" Buffy tried to keep the fit of
laughter that wanted to errupt at bay. Haldir spoke with clarity,
pronouncing each word carefully. "I bring word from Elrond of
Rivendell. An alliance once existed between Elves and Men. Long ago,
we fought and died together." He paused, seeing Aragorn, Legolas and
Gimli rushing down the stone steps to great them. Haldir couldn't
mistake the joy and relief on Legolas's face upon seeing Buffy beside
him. "We come to honor that allegiance." Aragorn brushed past Theoden
and began to pose in the Elven way of greeting but decided that a hug
was more fitting and took Haldir in a quick embrace, shocking the
Guardian. After which, Aragorn moved over to Buffy, embracing her and
Legolas, embracing Haldir. After embracing Haldir, Legolas moved over
to Buffy and gave her a quick kiss. Buffy noted the uncertainty in the
kiss, and responded with a return kiss to assure him.
After a moment of greetings, Haldir motioned for the army of Elves to
be at ease. There was still time before the battle had to begin. "We
are proud to fight alongside men once more." Haldir walked off with
Aragorn, considering that Theoden had left him to be in charge of the
Elven army at hand. Legolas, on the other hand, had war on a distant
thought. He pulled Buffy into a walk on the opposite way of Haldir and
Aragorn. "How have you been?" Buffy smiled at him. "I have been
better, I think tis pre-battle jitters. Also, another matter of
contengency." Legolas gave her a swift eye. "What is that?" Buffy
lowered her eyes. "You and I are betrothed." This made Legolas's eyes-
widen. "Really?" The joy couldn't mistaken for anything, Buffy
noticed. He was happy! "I had expected you to be upset. I am extremely
relieved that you're not." Legolas shook his head. "Why would I be
upset? I would love to be your husband."
Aragorn noted the strange apprehension Haldir carried with him. The
March Warden did not hide things so well as he used to. He kept
glancing over at Buffy and Legolas. "What is wrong, my friend?"
Aragorn placed a worried, concerned hand on the elf's shoulder. "It's
nothing, I assure you." Haldir quickly regretted saying that for
having received the scowl from the man before him. "Alright! You see
past nothing, do you?" Haldir regarded his friend with light laughter.
"Buffy and Legolas are to be married soon." Aragorn's eyes widened.
"Is that so? Well, seems as if Legolas is taking this well. Although,
I can see a sure reverie in Buffy." Haldir took note of this
statement. "Indeed. Last night was our last night together." Aragorn's
eyes widened again. "She has been with you since she's been with
Legolas?" Haldir shook his head quickly. "No! No!" Haldir gave another
light laughter. "Only last night.... As a farewell to what was and can
never be again." Aragorn nodded. "All things have a way of working out
in the end, Haldir. You'll see."