Sorry I forgot my disclaimer in the first chapter (thats if i can ever find out how to add this chapter to the first). I don't own LOTR but I do own Arariel. That's about it... Please RR!!!

Deciding that there was probably nothing there, she turned to climb the talan again when she was grabbed around the ankle and dragged backwards towards the bushes. The orc moved his hold to her throat, almost cutting off her air-supply. She screamed, her voice echoing throughout the wood.

"LET HER GO!" yelled Legolas.

When the orc did not release her, he fired an arrow and hit the orc square between the eyes. Arariel slumped to the ground, gasping for air. She had a gash across her cheek where Legolas' arrow had caught her skin. He lifted her up and carried her back up to the talan.

"Arariel? M'lady? Can you hear me?"

She opened her eyes and realised she was lying on the floor of the talan.

"What happened?" She said, trying to sit up, "I remember being dragged and screaming.. and...."

"An orc grabbed you. You should have let me stay awake."

"You needed rest. Besides, I was only caught by surprise. If I knew he was waiting for me I wouldn't have turned."

"I'm sorry about that" said Legolas, lightly touching the cut on her face, "You moved"

"It's ok, it's nothing"

"Now you need some rest. I will stay awake, you sleep" said Legolas, turning away. He had nearly dropped his guard. He was only here to escort Lady Arariel to Minas Tirith, not fall for her.

"Legolas..."

"Yes?" said Legolas, not turning, afraid his feelings would show in his eyes.

"Thankyou. I should not have been so careless and headstrong"

"'Tis alright M'lady. Now you need some sleep"

Arariel could hear the huskiness in his voice and decided not to talk any further with him. There was something on his mind, she just wished he would share it with her so she could help him. Sighing, she laid her head down and fell asleep.

"Is this Edoras?" asked Arariel, as they approached the city.

"Yes" said Legolas, "Lady Eowyn dwells there now with her husband Lord Faramir. King Theoden passed the crown to her before his passing. My father has asked her that we might spend the night there before making the final stretch to Minas Tirith. I have made a great friend in Lady Eowyn over the years. She is one of the nicest and most beautiful of the race of men."

They made their way into the golden hall and were greeted by Lady Eowyn.

"Welcome Prince Legolas and Lady Arariel. I trust your journey has been well so far? Ah, but then, you did encounter some danger" she said, glancing at the scratch on Arariel's cheek.

"We encountered some Orcs, M'lady" said Arariel.

"Please, call me Eowyn. How long are you intending to stay Legolas?"

"Just the night Eowyn. The wedding is the day after tomorrow"said Legolas, "Are you making the trip?"

"We are, but not until later in the day tomorrow. I expect you will be leaving at sunrise?"

"I hope to, Eowyn"

"Very well, Gamling will show you to your chambers"

When they were settled, Eowyn called them back into the great hall for dinner. Most of the men seemed to be facinated with Arariel, being one of the only she-elves they had probably ever encountered. They touched her blonde hair, feeling it's silkyness. Legolas longed to do the same, but corrected himself before he could even think it. I cannot get involved, he thought. When it began to approach sunset, Legolas went and got Arariel's attention.

"We should be resting now, we need to leave at sunrise"

Arariel followed him out of the great hall, and into the hallway separating their chambers.

"I will come and collect you at sunrise." said Legolas, "Sleep well"

What do you think? It's my first go at a fan fic so please be nice!