A Ranger and an Elleth

by Katia0203

As an Elleth trying to help save Middle Earth, I was far too busy to be looking for romance. Despite this, I ended up finding it with someone I would never have expected. A tale of a Ranger and an Elleth finding love despite all the challenges they will face. (Candaith/OC), Elrohir, Elladan. Crosses over with the game "Lord of the Rings Online", but stands well on its own.

1. Prologue

Prologue

At the beginning of my journey I had decided to avoid romance. Such attachments only spell trouble in a world as uncertain as this. I put my focus on becoming a traveling adventurer, a hunter who quietly aided those fighting the evil encroaching upon us. I began to gain a reputation as a fierce Elleth warrior who fought for all the free peoples, doing great deeds as well as menial tasks without much complaint (at least out loud). There was no time for such things as love and family when I was busy saving Middle Earth.

At least, that was my plan.

As a young Elleth, I had never pursued romance. My family was torn apart when my brothers and father went on a routine scouting mission in Greenwood and never returned. I was left with my mother and much younger sister, and chose to become their protector. Joining the Guard was something I did without question; I needed the skills to help keep my family safe in the village where we lived. Time passed and the residents of the village eventually relocated closer to the capitol of Felegoth, where it was safer. My role changed into a more permanent position as a soldier, and I was sent to further my training in Edhelion with my mentor Talagan. After the brutal attack by the dwarves which destroyed the town, I retreated in grief to Celondim, an Elven safe haven where my life could continue in peace.

Hundreds of years passed and I found myself thrust into the journey I currently travel and have traveled for many months. I have met many people of all races, helped those in lands as far north as Forochel and as far south as Mordor.

One of these people was Candaith.

He was one of the Dunedain, charged with protecting Eriador in a region called the Lone Lands. Like the name of this rough land, Candaith was a loner at a camp in the middle of nowhere, protecting the area from the encroachment of goblins and orcs. He was also watching Weathertop, which was a watchtower that had not been used for many centuries. He aided in keeping it in the hands of the Dunedain.

Let me start from the beginning.