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Avardoiel /aka/ Rinbelethwen

Chapter 21

She had to get as far away from Elronds homely house as possible, better yet Rivendell. She knew she had but one choice in order for happiness, kill Jake. Dispose of the one person who was slowly killing her.

Rin and Avath had been traveling non-stop except for the few times they rested for refreshment. She had left Rivendell days ago, how you ask did she know this, being from another world? The land now seemed dead and plagued, and for some reason there were no sings of life for miles.

"Avath, I fear that we may be closer to where that SOB is that I assumed. Do you still wish to continue or should we just turn back?" Rin asked as Avath slowed to a stop by a stream. The panther bent down and lapped at the water greedily. Finally once his thirst was quenched, Avath rose his head and purred happily to his mistress, then as though he knew she could not understand him, Avath wrapped his long black tail around Rins hand.

"I will take that as a yes we should continue on." Rin said chuckling lightly. "But I think its best we rest, I'm worn out and I can bet a million bucks you are too."

Rin walked over to a large tree and sat down then curled up against it. Avath followed suit and curled up against Rin so she would be warm and safe. Unknown to Rin, Avath also had the power of blending into his surroundings. Therefore to any spies or on lookers they would merely see a tree and nothing more.

They all had been search for Rin for some time. Eomer was worried sick and had no clue as to the reason she left.

"Where are you my Ithildin?" Eomer asked into the night. He had not left Rivendell yet; no one would allow it 'Incase she comes back.' Aragorn had said, along with Legolas, Gimli, Miriel, Nefaratoiel and Haldir. Although he definitely did like the idea of staying behind, he reluctantly agreed with their reason and stayed behind along with the lady Stephanie, whom oddly enough had not emerged from her room since the night Rin left.

"That's is it!" Eomer clued into himself, 'something must have happened between the two of them. Lady Stephanie must have said or done something to Rin and that is what caused her to leave!'

Eomer immediately broke into a run for Stephs chambers. As he arrived, Eomer began pounding at her door. "Open this door haste Lady! Or I shall not be tolerant of your actions towards Rin!"

Eomer could hear shuffling on the other side then slowly and quietly the door creaked open. "What the hell do you want?" a voice said hoarsely.

"You will tell me what you have done and I will not have you banished to live with the Orcs." Came Eomers cold reply.

Moments passed before the door was fully opened, and what he saw brought pity into the depths of his soul. It was Steph but not the same woman he had met before. She was now pale and sick looking, her eyes bloodshot from the endless array of tears, her hair was down and tangled and her clothing was stained and wrinkled.

Eomer shook his head, "You obviously feel remorse for your actions?" he stated knowingly. Steph nodded,

"It got way out of control, she was right about everything. I got jealous like always but this time I said things that should never have been said...Oh God tell me she's ok?" tears formed in the young girls eyes.

"You have not heard then?" Eomer asked quietly. Steph shook her head. "Rin is missing. She took leave the same night you both fought. Both herself and Avath have not been seen since. We all fear she has gone after Jake alone."