Lizlego: I'm glad that you reviewed. Sorry for having Elladan to suffer, don't want to read a smooth sailing fic now *smile*. It is always the twist that will make anything better. I am sure that you will do just fine with your story, but just in case if you do have problem, email me.

CynicalCorpse: It's ok, no need for apology, as I am happy that you are still around reading my fic. I hope to see you hanging in here till the end.

Rachel: I had a great time in Minnesota and yes, Aurwen is safe in Lorien for now. I am happy that you like the fic so far.

B-Elanna: I did enjoy my holiday. I stayed at a friend's place actually while I was there. I could I hurt Elladan on purpose, I love him as much also * grins *. Having fun with Harry Potter at the moment. I don't think I will be done with it yet, by the time I post this chapter. As for what Aurwen means, hmm, it is actually short for Alkpaurwen. I cannot remember what it means.

silent wanderer: Hey there, nice to see that you are still reading and enjoying my stuff. Your nickname suite you just fine, very mysterious. I hope to see you here till the end.

Mornie utule: * bows, thank you *. I guess you finally read it that Aurwen is still alive and 'screaming'. Why Legolas had to leave, hmm, not sure if the answer is in this chapter. Hang in there, more to come..

Nolaiel the Half-Elven: I had a fun vacation. I felt sorry for all of them too and I am indecisive too, as you see, I made everyone suffer * grins *. Evil plot forming? Hmm, read and find it out * smiles *

Blue Eyes at Night: Boy, you do make Le suffer. I hope I'm not going to make my 'babe' Aurwen suffer that much but then again, who knows * smiles *. I'm not good with Tolkien's stuff, so there might be some flaws here and there but it's creativity at work. So, we have some same idea eh * grins *.

Aithilin: Hey lil' sis. Anything for you. Thanks for reading and reviewing my fic. This chapter is for you as you really help me with it. You rule girl.

Meldavane: No more ICE * hehe *. Good luck with your fic though. I'm sorry that I've made you cry. You keep changing your nick all the time. I hope that you are 'Quel' too.

The Blind Guardian: Sorry to disappoint you. He had to leave, even Legolas. It's far too risky to be in the woods with just three of them. I think that was enough injury. Now, you do not want Aurwen to blame herself, if anything happens to Daddy-O.

lizz: Thanks. Enjoy the update.

Iluvenis: Oh Elbereth, glad you are enjoying the stuff that I have written so far. So sorry that I took such a long time. I hope you will hang in there and bare with me.

Lady of Legolas: Someone to love Elladan, hmmm, I don't know. Will see. Yes, Legolas had to leave.

Legolas Greenleaf: I guess you have read chapter 11 and you should know by now, what happened.

Lilanimegirl2007: Hi there, glad you took the time to read and review my fic. Yes, MN was very nice and I had a great time. Went to Duluth and Mall of America. I hope you like what I have so far.

Lady Justine Greenleaf: Glad you like the chapter. I hope this is as good as the other.

Lady Death: How come everyone wants to know the reason for Legolas to leave? Hmm, not sure if I have any * grins *

Sarkie: I hope this is soon enough for you.

Ola: Hey, thanks for the feedback and I really appreciate it. I'm so bad with words that most times I do not even realise that I have made a silly mistake. No, this is another vision and you will understand when you read this chapter. I hope you have a great vacation.

A/N: That was a long thank you to my faithful readers. I am so busy lately, cleaning the house and doing some decorating; my mom, sisters, sister's boyfriend, aunts, uncle and cousins will be visiting soon. I am also busy trying to finish up HP and The Order of Phoenix. I have also watched Pirates of the Caribbean; Orlando Bloom rocks and Johnny Depp was hilarious. I'm in Orli Heaven right now. Also, I would like to thank Cheysuli for betaing this chapter yet again. Thank you girl, you are a great friend.

This chapter is dedicated to Aithilin. Thank you for helping me out with this chapter. Without you, it won't be written this fast and without Cheysuli it won't be posted this soon. You two are truly my little sisters. Thank you so much for your gracious help.

Enough of babbling, on with the chapter. I hope you like it and remember to review, they are always welcome. Again, this indicates 'self thoughts'.

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Chapter 12

Deep within my healing sleep, I could hear voices, two male voices, talking to one another. I could feel the warmth from one of them as he placed something in my hands. Upon having contact with the object, visions begun to appear. A group of elves were being attacked by Orcs and they were outnumbered. I caught a glimpse of one of them. 'Legolas!'

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By the time Haldir managed to fall asleep, the sun had risen. Reluctantly, he got up from his chair and checked on Aurwen. She was still resting peacefully. A knock on the door diverted his attention and Haldir left Aurwen's bedside and headed for the door. He was surprise to see Dunhirion standing behind it.

"Morning, my lord," greeted Dunhirion. "I am sorry for waking you this early but I am eager to know how Aurwen is faring." Dunhirion was trying hard to peek into the room.

"There is no need for you to peek, you may enter. However, please keep the noise level to a minimum as Aurwen is still in a deep sleep," Haldir warned.

Dunhirion only managed a nod before he entered the room and walked towards the bed. As Dunhirion reached for her hand, Aurwen stirred from her sleep.

"Dun?" My voice croaked and clearing my throat was a mistake. My body hurt so much that it made me hiss.

"Aurwen," came another voice from behind me.

Turning my head over, my gaze was met by a pair of tired but delighted pair of blue eyes. "Adar," I croaked yet again.

"My child, thank Elbereth for your speedy recovery," Haldir said as he held me in a gentle and warm embrace. As he gently stroked my hair, he whispered, "How do you feel?"

"Terrible." My throat was so parched, it was hard to talk. The next intake of air made me cough badly and it was not pleasant at all for my entire body. Pain was everywhere, constantly reminding me that I was seriously wounded.

Adar handed me a glass of water and helped me to sit up. Before I managed to take a sip he added, "Drink it slow now."

After taking a sip or two, I handed the glass back to my father. "How is Elladan? Is he safe? Is he here in Lorien?" Elladan was the last person I saw before I rode deeper into the woods. At the same time, something shining on the covers caught my attention. "What is this?" I asked as I took the object into my hands.

"That belongs to Legolas. He gave it to you last night while you were asleep. As for Elladan, he is safe and recovering here in Lorien," answered Haldir. Clearing his throat, he continued, "Legolas has left for Mirkwood, Aurwen."

Confused, I stared into my father's eyes. "What do you mean, he left?"

"His father needs him back urgently. He and his company left in a hurry," continued Haldir. "Why? Is there something a matter?"

"I had a vision, Adar. I need to go to him. Legolas and his company are in danger," I blurted out. Ignoring the pain, I tried to get up from the bed but was quickly stop by my father. "Please Adar, I need to go to him," I pleaded.

"Nay, Aurwen! Do you know how close you were to Mandos Hall's? I can not allow you to leave this bed. Just tell me about your vision and I will send the best to aid them," answered Haldir firmly.

"I cannot, Adar, for I have yet to master my gift but I am able to recognise the place at sight. That is why I have to leave, now." Tears begun to roll down my pale cheeks. "I love him, Adar." As those words left my mouth, I blacked out as another vision overtook me.

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"Aurwen," came a soft whisper.

Galadriel and Celeborn had just entered the room when Elladan began to stir. They were taking over from Erestor and Elrond, as the two elves had not been getting much rest since Elladan's arrival. She was delighted to see that the wounds were not serious. She could sense that Elladan was emotionally disturbed and placed her hand on his forehead, hoping to calm Elladan from the thoughts that were stirring in him. What she felt worried her deeply. Elladan was actually in love with Aurwen.

Galadriel worried that Elladan's love for Aurwen could slow down his recovery because she knew that Aurwen had her heart set for another. It would be tragic to loose her eldest grandson in this manner. Aurwen was like a granddaughter to her and Galadriel knew that Elladan's feeling for Aurwen had just begun.

"Elladan," whispered Celeborn. "Aurwen is safe, and she is just resting in the chamber across from yours. Rest Elladan."

A moment too soon, Elladan stirred and opened his eyes. "Grandfather?" questioned Elladan in a coarse voice. The room was very dim and all he could see was shadows.

"Elladan, thank Elbereth you are finally awake," Celeborn greeted his grandson with much enthusiasm. "Stay still, you are still injured." Celeborn refrained Elladan from getting up.

"Your grandfather is right, my child." The voice of the wise and beautiful Galadriel graced the room. 'Elladan, I hope all is well with you. You had me worried about you for a moment. Is there anything you wish to share with me?' Galadriel asked Elladan through the connection of minds she shared with all living things.

"I am well, grandmother. Nothing to worry about," answered Elladan as he reached for Galadriel's hand. "Is Aurwen all right? May I see her?" Elladan asked as he tried to sit up.

Celeborn was quick to react and managed to still Elladan before he could push himself up. "You are just like your father, Elladan, stubborn. Now lay still and I will get your father to come see you. I do not want those wounds to reopen," said Celeborn firmly before leaving.

"Listen to your grandfather, Elladan. If your father thinks you fit to move, we will take you to see Aurwen," added Galadriel with a smile.

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This time, the vision was worse than the last, it showed me that Legolas was killed by the Orcs; the majority of his company were killed. I was begging to wake from this terrible nightmare, it was just too hard to bare. "LEGOLAS." I woke up screaming.

"Aurwen, I am here, dear child. It was just a terrible nightmare," cooed Haldir. He was in the middle of cleaning me up when I snapped out from the vision. "Legolas and company are not in danger. Whatever you saw last night, and just a moment ago, could just be a dream as you were so close to death. Please, my daughter, I am not ready to loose you to Mandos," Haldir said with much sadness in his eyes.

"Nay, Adar. What I saw will happen and Legolas and his company will die if I do not get to him now. Please, Adar, I beg of you." Tears were streaming down my pale, bruised cheeks.

"I cannot allow that, Aurwen, and you know it. You are very weak,my daughter, and I do not want to see more injuries," said Haldir firmly.

"YOU ARE NOT MY FATHER AND YOU CAN NOT ORDER ME AROUND!" I screamed in anger as Elladan, Celeborn and Galadriel entered. "I met my mother when I was in Mandos' Halls and my name is Morelen."

The room went dead silent as those words reached everyone's ears. Haldir was speechless. He dropped the wash cloth back into the basin and left the room. Celeborn ran after the Marchwarden, leaving Elladan and Galadriel behind. Dunhirion, stunned over those words, stood rooted on the floor.

With Galadriel's help, Elladan moved closer towards my bed. "Aurwen," Elladan began with a soothing voice, "what was that all about?" he questioned as he held me within his arms.

"Oh, Elladan," I sobbed on his shoulder, "Legolas is going to die and so will the rest of his company. I had visions but Adar kept saying they were only dreams. I need to go to him," I begged to both Elladan and Galadriel.

"Dear child, what do you remember of your visions?" Galadriel asked.

"They were vague to me, my Lady. I remember seeing Orcs, many of them, the woods and Legolas, along with his company. Please, my Lady, I have a feeling that this was just not a bad dream. I do not want this to be another miscalculation. Elladan was my first and I almost got him killed." This was all too hard for me to share. Those visions were still fresh in my mind, black arrows embedded in the Mirkwood elves, including my beloved.

"Aurwen, we can always send Rumil and Orophin with the rest of the guards out to find them. You are too weak to ride and I can not bare to loose you," added Elladan.

"Elladan, I know what you feel for me is strong but what I fell for Legolas is much stronger. I cannot love you and deep downI know that there is another out there that can. Legolas is my heart and should he die because I could not go, I will surely fade with him." What I had just said was all too true. I did not return from Mandos' Halls to see my beloved die. "I am tired, I need to rest."

Taking the hint, Elladan, Galadriel and Dunhirion got up and headed for the door.

"Dun," I called out. "I need you here, dear friend."

Elladan and Galadriel said their farewells before Dunhirion walked back to my bed.

"You need rest. We can always chat later," mentioned Dunhirion.

"Nay, I must tell this to you now," I said.

"I was so worried for you when Elladan came home with injuries. I stayed up all night, at the end of the healing wing, just to listen into Lord Elrond's conversation with your father, Legolas and Elrohir. When I learned that you were missing, I did not have the heart to sleep. You do not know how happy I am now, seeing you awake and talking," said Dunhirion as he reached for my hands and held them.

I gave him a weak smile and softly squeezed his hands. "Dun," I begun, "I have a favour to ask of you. Remember our secret spot, the area where we used to sneak out of Lorien?"

Dunhirion nodded.

"I want you to get Andune there for me."

"Why?" questioned Dunhirion. "You are unfit to do anything and your father forbade you to leave this room!"

"Please, mellon nin. I need to go to Legolas and his men. I know what I saw and it was not a dream," I begged. "I also need you to remove your clothes."

"But Aurwen, your father -"

"He will not find out that I am missing until it is too late," I said. "Now, are you helping me or not?"

With a big sigh, Dunhirion began to remove his clothes and regretfully wrapped his naked body with white satin sheet. His frame matched mine, therefore I have no problem fitting into them. He also helped me to dress. Every single movement was a torture and when we were through, we headed for the chamber's door and peeked into the hallway. Dunhirion decided to carry me instead as it will be much faster this way.

tbc……..