Everything and Nothing All at Once
Haldir entered the keep with the limp body of a warrior in his arms. He carried the
person over to some women that were tending to the wounded and set them down. The
women began the process of removing the helmet while Haldir watched intently to see
who his savior was. As the women got the helmet off, he saw a face; not the face of some
strong warrior, but the face of a girl. In fact, it was the girl he had brought in that very
day. Haldir stormed away suddenly not wanting to know anymore about his rescuer. The
women hastily got her armor off and cleaned her up. They placed her on a pile of straw
so she could rest.
About and hour or so later, Fayne awoke to find that the Urakai had
been defeated and that the fortress was safe. Mustering enough strength to arise from her
bed of straw, she proceeded to walk the grounds in search of Haldir. She found him
speaking to one of the elves she recognized as Legolas. He saw her and nudged Haldir
who, in turn, cast an icy glare in her direction and continued his conversation.
"L-Legolas, may I speak with Haldir for a moment please?" Fayne asked terrified.
He simply smiled and went on his way to find Aragorn.
"H-Haldir, I-I hope you were not harmed during the battle." Haldir stared at
Fayne. He owed her his life yet he desired to owe her nothing. Though he did despise her,
he noticed that she had the most brilliant blue eyes he had ever seen. They rivaled those
of Lady Galadriel. He also noticed that the wounds which had been inflicted upon her
only an the hour ago were nearly healed. Curiosity got better of him and he proceeded to
question this matter. "Human, why have your scars healed so quickly?" Fayne looked
down towards the floor. She knew she could not hide this from him.