Message from author: Hi everyone! I want to thank you for reviewing my fanfic. You guys are so sweet and are awesome. In case anyone wants to know, I am following the plot from the books and the film. For people who have only seen the movies, cough cough like all my friends, the film had some plot adjustments to better summarize the book. Nothing too major but there are some great characters left out. For example, Glorfindel is never mentioned in the film but in the book, he is the elf that finds Frodo instead of Arwen. Hmmm...very interesting. In my last chapter, I went by the book and deleted Arwen out. Yes, poor Aragorn. Because I'm a fan of Tolkien and Jackson, fans will find both elements in the story. It's sort of a combo meal. Hehe. Well without further ado, here is my next chapter.

The rain was coming down harder and harder as Erin struggled to see. The blindness from the night and wind impaired her sight making it impossible to see much in front of her. Although Erin was unable to see, she was aware that she was in battle and that there was much conflict surrounding her. Swords clashed and deafening screams pierced the night sky while Erin stumbled to find her way. She blinked her eyes a few times seeing Orc-like monsters attacking all around her; killing at will. Men and elves fought side by side as they tried to push back the invaders from the keep. All this action was overwhelming, for Erin had no idea where she was.

"Nan barad!" a voice cried out from behind her. Obeying the order, Erin turned back towards the keep. By some instinct she looked back for only a moment to see Haldir. In what seemed to be only a second, Erin saw Haldir tackled and killed.

"HALDIR," she screamed in anguish as she saw him fall, "NO! HALDIR!"

"Elendil," another voice said gently, "Elendil, arise." The scene quickly faded as she awoke to her chamber in Rivendell. She was soaked from perspiring and her head was spinning. She sprang up breathing heavily. "Elendil, it was only a dream." The voice said again. This time it sounded more familiar and friendly. Erin turned to head to see the comforting face of Gandalf.

"Gandalf," Erin said smiling, "You've escaped...how did you...when did you..."

"I can answer all your questions," Gandalf answered calmly raising a hand, "I'm glad you are well from the looks of things."

"As am I for you," Erin replied, "All has been well for me. I've been fine."

"I don't see any affirmation that you have been sleeping well," Gandalf said with a slight sadness in his voice, "Have you always been troubled at night?"

Finally everything was beginning to make sense. The battle Erin saw was only a dream. It was only a nightmare.

"I've been distressed with evil dreams since my confrontation with Saruman," she said quietly. Glancing around to be sure Gandalf was the only one in the room, Erin continued, "Gandalf, I saw through the seeing stone. It was only for a moment but ever since it, the sight replays over and over at night."

"What did you see?" Gandalf spoke urgently.

"A battle," Erin remembered, "It was night and the situation was terrible."

"Yes?" Gandalf encouraged.

"There were men and elves fighting together against...giants. I know it seems bizarre but I had never seen these creatures before. They were like massive orcs but much stronger."

"Do you know where this place was?" Gandalf inquired.

"No," Erin answered, "I wish I could say but I've never seen the site before. Despite that, I know it was not made by elves. It was solid rock."

Gandalf walked away from Erin as he paced slowly around the room. His pipe was gripped firmly between his teeth as he pondered. Erin watched him, concerned for what Gandalf might say. She honestly did not understand the purpose of the seeing stone, only that the mind behind it had evil intentions. Not wanting to disturb his thoughts, Erin remained silent until Gandalf spoke again.

"There is nothing I can do about the event that you see. Because you do not know of its origins, there is nothing to act upon. Perhaps if we learn of the setting of your dream, we can put a stop to it. For now, we are bothered by other affairs and Elrond has called a meeting to defeat this enemy."

"Is there not anything I can do?" Erin asked.

Placing a hand on Erin's shoulder and kneeing down in front of her, Gandalf whispered, "You mustn't tell anyone of what you saw. Not anyone. With evil arising, it has many allies that we are unaware. What you have learned could be very dangerous and used against you. You must promise me never to tell of your dreams or what you saw through the seeing stone."

Immediately thinking of Haldir, Erin was hesitating to say yes to this agreement. She confined everything in him and to keep a secret from him would be difficult. Yet, if it was for his and her safety, there was nothing else she could do. Erin raised her head and said,

"I promise, Gandalf. I will not tell anyone."