*** Chapter 2. I was thinking about the plot and I thought of a pretty good one but I have it so that I can change it if it needs to be.

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Disclaimer- None of the Lord of the Rings or Marvel characters belongs to me. I only hold possession of Shealyn and Tanyc and a few other Gondorians.

Translations:

Ada- father (dad)

Yënde- daughter

Meleth nin- my love

"Lyn come pway wif me!" Eldarion cried squirming out of his mother's arms and running to me as I entered the family dining hall.

I knelt to his level easily scooping him up into my arms for the second time that morning. "What do you say we go eat breakfast first?" I asked heading back to the table set for four.

"Alwight…" Eldarion pouted.

"Good morning Aragorn, Arwen." I said placing the little boy in his chair before taking my own.

Aragorn smiled at me handing over the plate of ham and eggs. "Good morning Shealyn what are you planning on for today?" He asked.

Shrugging I scooped some eggs onto my plate before placing the plate on the table. "I haven't thought of anything yet." I answered.

"What do you think about a ride this afternoon?" He enquired.

I looked up astonished at what he had said. "You have time for that Ada?" I asked.

"Indeed I will always have time for you yënde." He replied with a warm smile.

I finished breakfast quickly and asked permission to leave. "Lyn wait for me." Eldarion cried as I heard him scamper after me. "I wanna go wit you and Ada." He whined latching securely onto my legs.

Aragorn rose from his seat and strode quickly to my side taking his young son into his arms. "Not today Eldarion. I wish to ride with your sister. Maybe some other time." He said in a soft voice.

The little boy crossed is arms over his chest and pulled his best pouting look he could muster.

"Come Eldarion." Arwen ordered gently as Aragorn placed their son on the floor.

Pouting Eldarion reluctantly went to his mother who picked him up and starting detailing what they could do this afternoon while daddy and big sister were away.

"Meet me in the stables in one hour." Aragorn stated before he turned and left the room.

Smiling as I closed the door behind me I went to the doors and opened them.

"Good morning Miss Shealyn." Tanyc greeted as I started down the stairs.

"Mornin' Tanyc." I replied as the guard fell in step with me.

"Where may I ask are you heading to on this fine morning?" He asked curiously.

I smiled as I glanced up at the young dark haired guard. "Where do you think?" I responded with a question.

"If I'm right you are heading towards the stable." Tanyc replied casually.

"Ding, ding, ding that's the correct answer tell him Johnny what he has won." I said.

It was funny when I use my world language after four years. Most knew me so that they ignored those moments.

"My duty has just ended do you mind if I accompany you to the stables?" Tanyc enquired hopefully.

"Free country." I responded automatically.

A smile appeared on Tanyc's face. "What are your plans today then?" He asked as we entered the elaborate royal stable.

"Ada asked me to ride with him today." I answered approaching my horse's stall.

"Oh"

"Why did you want to hang out with me or something?" I asked with a smirk.

Tanyc grew slightly red as he looked down towards the ground scuffing his boot toe in the dirt.

"Thought so." I murmured with a smile. "You can hang out with me until he gets here in an hour." I added.

"Thank you Miss Shealyn…" Tanyc said. "… May I ask something of you?"

"Go ahead." I replied pushing hay bails out of the way.

"Why did you name your horse that way?" He asked as he looked at the elaborately carved name plate that Legolas had sent to me along with the horse.

"Ecthelion, oh that's Elvish name for Ranger which means forest protector." I explained as I opened the door to the stall. "Hello Thelion." I greeted the black and white horse softly as I patted his muzzle.

Turning I motioned for Tanyc to enter while I searched for the brush. Pushing loose strands of hair behind my head I began to brush Ecthelion's sleek coat.

"It must have been some adventure traveling with the Fellowship was it not?" Tanyc asked after a moment.

I thought a moment about it and nodded. "Yes it was, but I've had others before it." I answered him.

"That is quite amazing for someone so young." Tanyc replied astonished by what I had said.

"Yeah well not all my experiences were that great." I whispered running my hands through Ecthelion's mane.

Tanyc was silent but I felt him move closer to me as he rested a hand on my shoulder. His presence calmed me and I leaned back into him.

"I don't wish to relive my past." I said feeling Tanyc pull me into an embrace.

"I won't push you to do so." Tanyc replied. "In all my twenty years I have seen many things but I am afraid that you have seen much more."

"Thank you Tanyc." I responded.

Silently I moved towards Ecthelion to place the saddle on his strong, muscular back. Ecthelion neighed gently nudging my shoulder. "Very funny Thelion." I said nudging him back.

"You love animals." Tanyc stated.

I nodded checking the cinch. "Before I came here I lived out in the country. My father was a ranger and we had a stable and horses so I was always around them."

Rechecking everything I was about to go get some grain when I thrown into an oblivion.

*** Vision ***

Aragorn and I were racing through the large forest close to the city gates when Aragorn slowed his mount. I slowed my mount as well and we began to speak to one another, of what I couldn't tell you. I stopped talking suddenly and became alert searching the surrounding forest the coming danger.

Moments later a large number of men came into the clearing from all directions. We fought hard, but there were too many to stop.

"Get the girl." Ordered one of the men.

*** End of Vision ***

"Are you alright Shealyn?" Tanyc asked placing a hand on my shoulder.

I nodded quickly. "Yeah I'm alright." I said suppressing a shudder till he turned around.

"Are you ready to go Shealyn?" Aragorn asked coming into the stable right on time.

Tanyc lifted me onto Ecthelion as Aragorn retrieved Hasufel and mounted reining him in beside me.

"Have a good ride your majesty, milady." Tanyc said stepping away from our horses.

Kicking our mounts into a gallop we rode out the gates. The people saw us coming and stepped to the side bowing or curtsying as we passed.

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The forest became thick and the foliage a deep green. Trees whizzed passed my eyes as Aragorn and I raced, dodging right and left. It felt good to feel the wind whip through my long black hair.

Aragorn pulled ahead motioning for me to slow down. Is there something plaguing you Shealyn? He asked in Sindarin.

No there is…. I began but quieted when I heard something coming. "Aragorn there's something coming this way." I whispered changing to Common Tongue.

A since of de je vu came to my mind as we dismounted eyes darting every which way. The noise grew louder and in moments we were surrounded by at least thirty men. A sword slashed at my face causing me to duck the blade and counter the attack.

"Grab the girl." I heard an order above the clanging of swords.

Momentarily freezing the vision replayed in my mind. ~No way in hell is that happening~ I thought snapping to attention and fighting my opponents harder then before.

Darting around a rather large man I jabbed my sword into my next opponent's stomach. I fought on using every technique I was taught to save myself.

Pain raced through my side moments later as a blade sliced through my skin. My group loosened on the sword allowing it to slide from my grasp. I fell to my knees, one hand reaching out to stop my progression to the ground while the other wrapped around my side.

"SHEALYN!" I heard Aragorn cry as darkness crept into my vision. "NO…"

I felt arms wrap around me lifting me from the ground. "RETREAT." A voice cried ahead of me.

That was the last thing I heard before succumbing to the ever present darkness.

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Aragorn helplessly watched them retreat with Shealyn thrown over one of their shoulders.

"No…" He whispered.

Searing pain raced through his limbs as Aragorn struggled to his feet. Slowly he whistled, moments later Ecthelion and Hasufel reappeared. Hasufel approached his master nuzzling him gently.

"We must get home." Aragorn told the horses as he struggled onto Hasufel's back.

Seeming to know Aragorn's dire need Hasufel immediately headed towards home with Ecthelion right behind him.

Blood seeped from a wound in his shoulder and thigh where they had been slashed by the enemies' swords. Thoughts of Shealyn raced through his mind as the horses led themselves back to the gates.

"Your majesty…" A shocked guard exclaimed running forward to help the king of his mount.

Aragorn looked up at the guard before loosing consciousness. His body fell sideways off the horse; the guard lunged barely catching the king's limp body.

"The king needs help." The guard cried out.

Hearing the cry Arwen emerged from the palace. "Oh Valar." She wailed running down the stairs she took hold of her husband's hand. "Get him inside." She said to the guard.

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"SHEALYN!" Aragorn cried sitting up abruptly, but instantly regretting his rash actions.

A gentle hand pressed firmly on his shoulder guiding him gently back to the pillows. "Don't try to get up my love you were wounded gravely." Arwen whispered as she sat down on the edge of the bed.

"They took Shealyn." Aragorn cried pressing his palms against his eyes.

A tear traveled down Arwen's cheek. "Tanyc has led a group of men to search for their trail." She whispered. "They left several hours ago."

Aragorn moved to rise from the bed but Arwen stopped him. "You are in no condition to search for her meleth nin."

"I should be out there." He said. "It is my fault that she was captured."

"You are wounded Aragorn. You would be of no help to Shealyn if you collapsed out there." Arwen replied firmly.

Sighing in defeat Aragorn sank back into the pillows. "We can only hope now." He whispered staring out of the window.

*** Cliffhanger I know evil me. What happens next? I have several ideas of who was behind her capture, but I want to know what you think. ***