"It seems that you are as clumsy as the rest of the human race," he smirked down at her, not really adding much emotion to his voice.

"Don't start with me," Kendra said, standing up. "I am not in the mood for it."

"I take it you had an argument with someone?" he asked.

"Yes. And that is all you need to know," Kendra stated, trying to move around him.

"Just as long as you don't kill anyone, you can argue to your heart's content."

Kendra looked up into Haldir's face and saw a bit of amusement dancing in his eyes. He thought this was funny.

Kendra glared at him before moving around him, fully intent on going somewhere quiet. She stopped when he spoke again.

"If you are not busy, maybe we can go somewhere and maybe spar a bit. I would be interested in seeing your fighting style."

Kendra turned and looked back at the elf. The look on his face was serious. She nodded, turned, and walked behind some bushes. When she came back out, she was back in her original outfit, minus the over shirt. Haldir looked at her outfit a little before turning and walking away. She followed him until they came to a clearing that was obviously for training. There were already some elves there but she paid them no mind. Haldir had walked over to a rack that had some swords on it. He picked out two and came back over to Kendra.

"Here," he said, holding the hilt to her.

Kendra looked at the sword like it was on fire. She had never used a sword, much less held one. She looked back up at Haldir who was waiting for her to take it.

"She's never used a sword before," she heard one of the other elves comment.

"Ssshhh."

Kendra looked at the sword for a minute longer before shaking her head.

"What will you use then?" Haldir asked, shocked that she had refused the sword.

"I will fight with my bare hands. You can use the sword. It will be more interesting that way."

Haldir nodded and set the second sword down. They walked to a deserted spot and took positions. Kendra stood, her posture loose and careless. Haldir stood, the sword in front of him, ready to strike. They stood there, facing each other. Then, Haldir moved. He swung the sword up, a killing blow aimed at her stomach. Before he knew it, he was on the ground with Kendra's foot on the back of his head.

Silence fell on the clearing. The other elves had just watched as a woman had put their greatest warrior into the dust. A human woman, at that. Kendra took her foot off of Haldir's head and reached down to help him up.

"That was amazing. How did you do that?" Haldir asked as soon as he was up.

"Quick movements. I jumped over your head and lashed out at your back. That was the reason you were in the dirt, face first," Kendra said.

"I didn't think that the 'Great Haldir' could be taken down so quickly," a new voice said.

Kendra laughed while Haldir scowled at the newest arrival. Legolas was standing off to the side, a smile on his face as he leaned against one of the trees.

"Be careful, you highness. I still have a few dirty secrets about you if you keep it up."

Kendra watched as the two bickered like old friends, though it looked like Haldir was doing most of the talking. None noticed another elf who had just walked into the clearing. Not until he spoke.

"It seems that you are good," he said, scaring Kendra who jumped while she turned to face the speaker.

Lord Celeborn. The Lord of Lothlorien.