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Haldir's heart n' soul: Hey! It will get worse! So be prepared for more poor Haldir! Everybody's fav. March warden is still having a few little problems, as you will see! Yes... I couldn't just kill off Agent Smith ... er ... Elrond;) see you next time!
Chapter 16: Rumil to the Rescue!
Naomie awoke with a bloody headache and pains all over. The she elf slowly looked around with disgust. The night was dark and the orc's guarded her very carefully. She could see no way of escape. And what of Elrond? She hoped with all of her heart he was all right. It was then that she realized that she did not know this forest. The night was heavy here and full of malice. It was twilight but seemed much more than just that. The moon did not occupy the sky and the stars did not shine. The forest spoke in a strange language that not even Naomie could understand. An eerie wind rustled the fire sending it into an exotic dance of fury. The orc's huddled around it cooking something that was meat of some sort. They had not gone far from where Elrond and she had camped but far enough away. Naomie wondered if Elrond had some how gotten to 'Lorien ... he was her only hope.
Naomie tried to move, but found that she was tied and cuffed to a metal poll. Blood dripped down her back causing her to shiver in the night air. Closing her eyes ... the only thought that the she elf had been of Haldir. He had once saved her... once he had seemed to like her ... and now somehow this was his own fault. Before she drifted into unconsciousness she whispered:
"I close my eyes ... and see your blue skies breaking through these dark clouds. You are the light. In my mind I see your love and your arms are reaching through the night... I'll never give up the fight. I'll go the distance." With that she tried to reposition herself ... finding that she was too weak to care.
"My heart will weep until I see thee again, Haldir."
Rumil and Orphin stood in front of five other soldiers as they ran in the direction of where Elrond's trails lead. It had been a very hard trail ... taking them through Moria in less than two days. And now they were finally finding evidence of a few orc's and a bundle that they had been dragging along.
"There they are!" Orphin growled lowly as the elves pulled their bowstrings tight with arsenals of destruction.
"Circle around behind them." Rumil whispered.
"Wait brother, first we must find the princess." Orphin ordered softly.
"I have already found her, sir." A tall soldier said quietly. They all looked to where he stared. There lay Naomie tied to what looked like a poll. Her face was cut so severely from all the battle and dragging that one who had never met her would never be able to recognize her as a once beautiful elf.
"Kill them. Kill them all." Rumil said.
The five elves and two brothers jumped tot eh rescue and into the outcropping. In the heat of battle Orphin managed to yell over the clanging of swords:
"Rumil! The princess! Get to her and hurry!"
Rumil turned and his eyes widened as he watched an orc raise its sword to send a decapitating blow down towards the young lady. Running as quickly as his legs would allow Rumil through himself onto of the orc just as it brought its sword down. In doing so the blade missed its mark and fell too short and sliced the she elf's chest.
Naomie was driven out of unconsciousness with a shrill whimper. She tried to focus on the elves and orc's that were clashing in battle all around her. Rumil was wrestling an orc close to her and she spotted Orphin a few feet away. Then she looked frantically around for Haldir. But she did not see him. Then she felt someone untying her. Shore that it was Haldir, Naomie whipped around to only be greeted by Rumil.
"Milady! It is I. Rumil to the rescue! Are you alright?" the elf asked with a quick bow and smile.
"No." was all that she could get out as Rumil pulled up and brought the poll off of there back. She fell into his arms. Staring up at him she whispered ... almost to her self other than to him ...
"Haldir did not come."
Rumil's heart about broke as he looked down at her.
"No he did not." He whispered.
She nodded weakly and closed her eyes tight. When the she elf opened them again she managed a smile.
"Ever is thy sight a joy to see, Rumil." Then she fainted.
"Hurry! Imladris is closer than 'Lorien! She must get to a healer and soon!" Orphin said as he looked at what Rumil carried.
He then turned to their men and instructed them to go back to 'Lorien and explain what had happened and where they were taking the injured she elf.
Rumil carried Naomie as he and Orphin reached through the rest of the planes. In sight the pass of Imladris loomed.
The tow brothers were brought to a halt by three guards.
"State your business in Imladris." One called in his own language.
"For the love of the heavens! We bring a princess who needs healing at once from 'Lorien!" Rumil said desperately
"We were not informed of this." Another guard stated.
"Please hurry she is fading quickly!" Orphin said impatiently.
"Nay you shall not pass. We will send one of our messengers to the house and see if you are expected." A guard informed them.
"We do not have that much time! Now move!" Rumil hissed.
"Nay I can not, March warden, until I know that it is the truth you speak."
"She is dieing her blood is on your hands!" Orphin said angrily.
"Let them pass!" came a soft female voice from behind them.
"Arwen!" Rumil and Orphin breathed.
The elven lady came swiftly up to them and looked down at anomies bloody form.
"Hurry! My father is not here, but we do have healers." Arwen informed them as the guards disappeared again.
The halls of Imladris were empty as Arwen found a healer. He disappeared with Naomie in his arms into one of the rooms. Taking the time, Rumil and Orphin explained to Arwen what had happened to her father and Naomie.
"And he is alright?" she asked for the tenth time.
"Yes. He made it to 'Lorien and was healed." Orphin stated.
Haldir stopped at anomies door as he made his way to the eating halls. If only he had said good-bye.
"My heart shall weep till I see thee again ... I am sorry" Haldir whispered to the door as he turned to find the lady of light.
It was late but he new the lady would not deny him when he explained how important and urgent it was that he needed to see her. Walking up the many stairs he walked across the huge talan and knocked on two white double doors. No one answered. Haldir tried again.
"She nor, the lord is there." Came a drawling voice. Haldir turned to see Vanity staring at him.
"Where are they!?" Haldir asked urgently.
"In the healing talan. Your lovely one and Elrond were attacked on their trail home." Vanity said coolly.
Haldir felt as if his heart had just been dropped into a bucked of ice filled water.
"Where is she and lord Elrond!!?" Haldir asked again.
"Elrond is in the healing talan where you shall also find the lord and lady." Vanity said with a growing smile.
"And Naomie! Where is she!?" Haldir asked as his heart pounded.
"Probably in the bellies of three orc by now." Vanity said as her vicious smile reached its full length.
"How can you say that!" Haldir yelled walking towards her.
"Because it is only the truth." Vanity simply said.
Haldir could not believe his ears. He ran past Vanity and threw the city to the healing talons.
Haldir burst through the doors and saw Celeborn.
"Where is she!?" Haldir asked.
It was funny how one moment she could make him despise her and the next make him worried over her. Celeborn just mournfully looked down.
"No. It is not true! Vanity was lying." Haldir said walking over to his lord.
"She was taken. Elrond managed to get back here to tell us. He is well." Celeborn said.
"Why was I not informed!? Who is out looking for her!?" Haldir panicked.
"Calm yourself. Your brothers said you were busied with Vanity. They took five soldiers to search for her. Now clam down. I can not have my captain in a frenzy." Celeborn said as he directed Haldir to a seat by the door to the healing rooms. Haldir buried his face into his palms as he sat.
"They will find her." Celeborn said. But to Haldir's ears that sounded too unshore for his liking.
"I should have never made her leave." Haldir whispered miserably.
"You could not know that this would happen. Not even Galadriel saw this coming." Celeborn told him.
"I must go to look for her." Haldir said as he stood. As he did this the door to the healing talan opened.
"Sit down Haldir. You must not go anywhere. No one can go hunting for her until word gets back from your brothers." Galadriel said walking out.
"How does Elrond fare?" Haldir asked sitting down.
"Well he will be able to go back to Imladris in a few weeks. I ask you, Haldir, to stay here until then. No matter what may befall? You need to stay here, that is an order." Galadriel said.
"My lady, I have never disobeyed an order ... but ... I need to find her." Haldir said.
"We will come to that when word gets to us. But you must not leave until we tell you to. We have our own reasons." Celeborn added.
"But my lord! My lady!" Haldir protested.
"No Haldir. You shall listen to us on this. Not until we know what has happened this past week." Galadriel said in a warning tone.
"Of course, my lady." Haldir said softly.
"You should try and get some sleep, march warden." Celeborn ordered him.
"As you wish." Haldir said moving to the door, and then he stopped and turned.
"Yes Haldir, we will inform you when word comes our way. The only thing you can do at this moment is hope that she is alright." Galadriel answered his unspoken questions. With that Haldir left.
Haldir could not find sleep that night. Somehow he felt it was his fault that the she elf now laid in the clutches of orc hands that would do heaven knows what to her. And on top of his despair, visions of his dreams kept coming to his mind. Her pain, his pain for her. Haldir stalked around his room for long moments. He finally had enough as mid day past and walked to the healing talans. There he found Celeborn, Galadriel and Elrond. Elrond seemed fine as they sat on the balcony.
"Good day, Haldir." Celeborn said in a hushed voice.
"Any word of Naomie?" asked right away.
"No word." Galadriel said in a frustrated voice.
"I am sorry. I have failed her and you as well." Elrond said hoarsely.
"Nonsense. You were able to help-"Celeborn never finished that sentence for at that very moment five soldiers came barreling through the talan and bowed quickly.
"News!" Celeborn barked.
"Captains Rumil and Orphin have taken the girl to Imladris to be healed. She was very bloody, but if they made it to Imladris last night she should have made it." One reported.
Haldir immediately jumped up. "I must go!" he shot getting to the door.
"Haldir. No you must allow the child to rest and you must escort Elrond home. He will not be ready to go yet." Celeborn said.
"But my lord! You can have the guards accompany him! I must see her!" Haldir begged.
"No. Do not disobey us, Haldir. You will not go to Imladris until Elrond does." Galadriel said in a dangerous tone.
"May I say that I do not like this order? That I think that it is unfair to make me stay here. But my heart and pledge is to you my lord and lady. I will do what you ask of me." Haldir growled as he bowed and left.
"Why do you bay him to stay?" Elrond asked.
"They need to be apart at the moment. He would only make things more hard for her if he went now." Celeborn said.
"I am glad to here she was saved from the orcs and although I do not agree with you keeping Haldir away from her, I do trust your judgments. You must have a good reason for keeping them apart that you are not telling me." Elrond said getting to his feet.
"Aye, you would be right. We need them apart so that their bond will grow stronger. She will not except Haldir's apology first but on the second try she may." Galadriel said thoughtfully. As Elrond nodded in understanding.
Welp. Here it ends for now. Next chapter will be up soon, this I'm pretty shore of. I used the chores from "distance" by Bon Jovi. Till next time! No flames please!
Disclaimer: I have been forgetting these lately! So I do not own much but anything you do not recognize I may own.
Reviews:
LegolasnDcolorblueinterestsme: Oh thanky thanky thanky! I am so glad that some people like my story! You are always my inspiration to write more! I am so flattered! Thank you again for always reviewing and having nice things to say!
Haldir's heart n' soul: Hey! It will get worse! So be prepared for more poor Haldir! Everybody's fav. March warden is still having a few little problems, as you will see! Yes... I couldn't just kill off Agent Smith ... er ... Elrond;) see you next time!
Chapter 16: Rumil to the Rescue!
Naomie awoke with a bloody headache and pains all over. The she elf slowly looked around with disgust. The night was dark and the orc's guarded her very carefully. She could see no way of escape. And what of Elrond? She hoped with all of her heart he was all right. It was then that she realized that she did not know this forest. The night was heavy here and full of malice. It was twilight but seemed much more than just that. The moon did not occupy the sky and the stars did not shine. The forest spoke in a strange language that not even Naomie could understand. An eerie wind rustled the fire sending it into an exotic dance of fury. The orc's huddled around it cooking something that was meat of some sort. They had not gone far from where Elrond and she had camped but far enough away. Naomie wondered if Elrond had some how gotten to 'Lorien ... he was her only hope.
Naomie tried to move, but found that she was tied and cuffed to a metal poll. Blood dripped down her back causing her to shiver in the night air. Closing her eyes ... the only thought that the she elf had been of Haldir. He had once saved her... once he had seemed to like her ... and now somehow this was his own fault. Before she drifted into unconsciousness she whispered:
"I close my eyes ... and see your blue skies breaking through these dark clouds. You are the light. In my mind I see your love and your arms are reaching through the night... I'll never give up the fight. I'll go the distance." With that she tried to reposition herself ... finding that she was too weak to care.
"My heart will weep until I see thee again, Haldir."
Rumil and Orphin stood in front of five other soldiers as they ran in the direction of where Elrond's trails lead. It had been a very hard trail ... taking them through Moria in less than two days. And now they were finally finding evidence of a few orc's and a bundle that they had been dragging along.
"There they are!" Orphin growled lowly as the elves pulled their bowstrings tight with arsenals of destruction.
"Circle around behind them." Rumil whispered.
"Wait brother, first we must find the princess." Orphin ordered softly.
"I have already found her, sir." A tall soldier said quietly. They all looked to where he stared. There lay Naomie tied to what looked like a poll. Her face was cut so severely from all the battle and dragging that one who had never met her would never be able to recognize her as a once beautiful elf.
"Kill them. Kill them all." Rumil said.
The five elves and two brothers jumped tot eh rescue and into the outcropping. In the heat of battle Orphin managed to yell over the clanging of swords:
"Rumil! The princess! Get to her and hurry!"
Rumil turned and his eyes widened as he watched an orc raise its sword to send a decapitating blow down towards the young lady. Running as quickly as his legs would allow Rumil through himself onto of the orc just as it brought its sword down. In doing so the blade missed its mark and fell too short and sliced the she elf's chest.
Naomie was driven out of unconsciousness with a shrill whimper. She tried to focus on the elves and orc's that were clashing in battle all around her. Rumil was wrestling an orc close to her and she spotted Orphin a few feet away. Then she looked frantically around for Haldir. But she did not see him. Then she felt someone untying her. Shore that it was Haldir, Naomie whipped around to only be greeted by Rumil.
"Milady! It is I. Rumil to the rescue! Are you alright?" the elf asked with a quick bow and smile.
"No." was all that she could get out as Rumil pulled up and brought the poll off of there back. She fell into his arms. Staring up at him she whispered ... almost to her self other than to him ...
"Haldir did not come."
Rumil's heart about broke as he looked down at her.
"No he did not." He whispered.
She nodded weakly and closed her eyes tight. When the she elf opened them again she managed a smile.
"Ever is thy sight a joy to see, Rumil." Then she fainted.
"Hurry! Imladris is closer than 'Lorien! She must get to a healer and soon!" Orphin said as he looked at what Rumil carried.
He then turned to their men and instructed them to go back to 'Lorien and explain what had happened and where they were taking the injured she elf.
Rumil carried Naomie as he and Orphin reached through the rest of the planes. In sight the pass of Imladris loomed.
The tow brothers were brought to a halt by three guards.
"State your business in Imladris." One called in his own language.
"For the love of the heavens! We bring a princess who needs healing at once from 'Lorien!" Rumil said desperately
"We were not informed of this." Another guard stated.
"Please hurry she is fading quickly!" Orphin said impatiently.
"Nay you shall not pass. We will send one of our messengers to the house and see if you are expected." A guard informed them.
"We do not have that much time! Now move!" Rumil hissed.
"Nay I can not, March warden, until I know that it is the truth you speak."
"She is dieing her blood is on your hands!" Orphin said angrily.
"Let them pass!" came a soft female voice from behind them.
"Arwen!" Rumil and Orphin breathed.
The elven lady came swiftly up to them and looked down at anomies bloody form.
"Hurry! My father is not here, but we do have healers." Arwen informed them as the guards disappeared again.
The halls of Imladris were empty as Arwen found a healer. He disappeared with Naomie in his arms into one of the rooms. Taking the time, Rumil and Orphin explained to Arwen what had happened to her father and Naomie.
"And he is alright?" she asked for the tenth time.
"Yes. He made it to 'Lorien and was healed." Orphin stated.
Haldir stopped at anomies door as he made his way to the eating halls. If only he had said good-bye.
"My heart shall weep till I see thee again ... I am sorry" Haldir whispered to the door as he turned to find the lady of light.
It was late but he new the lady would not deny him when he explained how important and urgent it was that he needed to see her. Walking up the many stairs he walked across the huge talan and knocked on two white double doors. No one answered. Haldir tried again.
"She nor, the lord is there." Came a drawling voice. Haldir turned to see Vanity staring at him.
"Where are they!?" Haldir asked urgently.
"In the healing talan. Your lovely one and Elrond were attacked on their trail home." Vanity said coolly.
Haldir felt as if his heart had just been dropped into a bucked of ice filled water.
"Where is she and lord Elrond!!?" Haldir asked again.
"Elrond is in the healing talan where you shall also find the lord and lady." Vanity said with a growing smile.
"And Naomie! Where is she!?" Haldir asked as his heart pounded.
"Probably in the bellies of three orc by now." Vanity said as her vicious smile reached its full length.
"How can you say that!" Haldir yelled walking towards her.
"Because it is only the truth." Vanity simply said.
Haldir could not believe his ears. He ran past Vanity and threw the city to the healing talons.
Haldir burst through the doors and saw Celeborn.
"Where is she!?" Haldir asked.
It was funny how one moment she could make him despise her and the next make him worried over her. Celeborn just mournfully looked down.
"No. It is not true! Vanity was lying." Haldir said walking over to his lord.
"She was taken. Elrond managed to get back here to tell us. He is well." Celeborn said.
"Why was I not informed!? Who is out looking for her!?" Haldir panicked.
"Calm yourself. Your brothers said you were busied with Vanity. They took five soldiers to search for her. Now clam down. I can not have my captain in a frenzy." Celeborn said as he directed Haldir to a seat by the door to the healing rooms. Haldir buried his face into his palms as he sat.
"They will find her." Celeborn said. But to Haldir's ears that sounded too unshore for his liking.
"I should have never made her leave." Haldir whispered miserably.
"You could not know that this would happen. Not even Galadriel saw this coming." Celeborn told him.
"I must go to look for her." Haldir said as he stood. As he did this the door to the healing talan opened.
"Sit down Haldir. You must not go anywhere. No one can go hunting for her until word gets back from your brothers." Galadriel said walking out.
"How does Elrond fare?" Haldir asked sitting down.
"Well he will be able to go back to Imladris in a few weeks. I ask you, Haldir, to stay here until then. No matter what may befall? You need to stay here, that is an order." Galadriel said.
"My lady, I have never disobeyed an order ... but ... I need to find her." Haldir said.
"We will come to that when word gets to us. But you must not leave until we tell you to. We have our own reasons." Celeborn added.
"But my lord! My lady!" Haldir protested.
"No Haldir. You shall listen to us on this. Not until we know what has happened this past week." Galadriel said in a warning tone.
"Of course, my lady." Haldir said softly.
"You should try and get some sleep, march warden." Celeborn ordered him.
"As you wish." Haldir said moving to the door, and then he stopped and turned.
"Yes Haldir, we will inform you when word comes our way. The only thing you can do at this moment is hope that she is alright." Galadriel answered his unspoken questions. With that Haldir left.
Haldir could not find sleep that night. Somehow he felt it was his fault that the she elf now laid in the clutches of orc hands that would do heaven knows what to her. And on top of his despair, visions of his dreams kept coming to his mind. Her pain, his pain for her. Haldir stalked around his room for long moments. He finally had enough as mid day past and walked to the healing talans. There he found Celeborn, Galadriel and Elrond. Elrond seemed fine as they sat on the balcony.
"Good day, Haldir." Celeborn said in a hushed voice.
"Any word of Naomie?" asked right away.
"No word." Galadriel said in a frustrated voice.
"I am sorry. I have failed her and you as well." Elrond said hoarsely.
"Nonsense. You were able to help-"Celeborn never finished that sentence for at that very moment five soldiers came barreling through the talan and bowed quickly.
"News!" Celeborn barked.
"Captains Rumil and Orphin have taken the girl to Imladris to be healed. She was very bloody, but if they made it to Imladris last night she should have made it." One reported.
Haldir immediately jumped up. "I must go!" he shot getting to the door.
"Haldir. No you must allow the child to rest and you must escort Elrond home. He will not be ready to go yet." Celeborn said.
"But my lord! You can have the guards accompany him! I must see her!" Haldir begged.
"No. Do not disobey us, Haldir. You will not go to Imladris until Elrond does." Galadriel said in a dangerous tone.
"May I say that I do not like this order? That I think that it is unfair to make me stay here. But my heart and pledge is to you my lord and lady. I will do what you ask of me." Haldir growled as he bowed and left.
"Why do you bay him to stay?" Elrond asked.
"They need to be apart at the moment. He would only make things more hard for her if he went now." Celeborn said.
"I am glad to here she was saved from the orcs and although I do not agree with you keeping Haldir away from her, I do trust your judgments. You must have a good reason for keeping them apart that you are not telling me." Elrond said getting to his feet.
"Aye, you would be right. We need them apart so that their bond will grow stronger. She will not except Haldir's apology first but on the second try she may." Galadriel said thoughtfully. As Elrond nodded in understanding.
Welp. Here it ends for now. Next chapter will be up soon, this I'm pretty shore of. I used the chores from "distance" by Bon Jovi. Till next time! No flames please!