They Came With Arrows Adorned with Bows
They had marched for what seemed forever to Fayne and she was getting tired.
Just as she thought she could stand no more, they reached Helm's Deep. As the elves
marched toward the entrance, the gates began to open. The elf she had briefly spoken too
in the clearing went towards King Théoden and began to speak again saying, "I bring
word from Elrond of Rivendell. An alliance once existed between elves and men. Long
ago we fought and died together. We come to honor that allegiance." She stood in awe of
him and marveled at the command he held. Aragorn embraced the elf saying, "Mae
govannen, Haldir. You are most welcome." So his name was Haldir? It seemed fitting for
someone of his position. Her attention turned to him as he said, "King Théoden, while
coming to your aid we happened upon one of your villagers. She says her name is Fayne.
My brother Orophin stumbled upon her just as she came out of hiding." She was then
pushed forward by the elf she now knew to be Haldir's brother Orophin. The king
recognized her and nodded his approval. As she went to be with her mother and friends,
she cast a fleeting glance at Haldir who only looked disgusted as he turned away to
prepare for battle. As he called the elves to attention she watched him march outside,
arrows in hand not giving her a second thought.