Chapter eight: A problem solved

By Shawna D.

Damn, what is her problem? wondered Rogir. Why did she storm off like that last night? Stupid girl, he wandered along the path he had walked down when he had run into Admir the day before. If she thinks she can hide, she's got it wrong, she's showed me all her favorite places. But why would she leave the safety of Imaldris to go to that fountain?

Rogir stared at the ground. Something was sparking in the sunlight.

An arrow? What would an arrow be doing here? He thought for a minute, and then began following the path again, faster this time. I hope she's alright.

Admir was sitting in front of a fountain and appeared to be praying. Valar, Isn't there something you can do for him? I wish to be able to talk with him, she prayed.

Suddenly an arrow shot out of nowhere just missing Admir but cutting a few strands of hair. Admir looked up. B-but how did a couple of orcs find me here? No one else knows about this place but Rogir! She jumped to her feet, dodging an arrow than was aimed where she kneeling.

Admir hadn't taken her weapon with her, and it wouldn't have mattered, for she wasn't very good with a bow anyway.

Oh great! She's in danger! Thought Rogir sarcastically.

One of the 3 orcs picked her up by the hair. Admir let out an ear piercing scream and struggled to get free. An arrow shot through the air, hitting the orc's chest causing him to collapse, and drop the petrified elfling.

"Admir! Get behind me!" called Rogir ignoring the annoying tone in his voice.

Admir was stunned for a minute that Rogir had spoken, but after watching the other two orcs take a step toward her she quickly ran behind him to hide.

Rogir dropped his bow and arrow on the ground for Admir and drew his sword. "This is what you get for attacking an innocent girl!" he cried running at thetwo orcs that were still alive in anger.

"You saved me, Rogir," muttered Admir staring at the ground unsure of whether he was still going to talk or not.

"Yeah so?" he asked turning to look at her. He seemed a bit annoyed.

"You're talking to me?" she asked shocked, but tried not to show it by quickly turning her gaze to the ground, then changed her mind. She'd rather have Rogir make fun of her expression then look at a bunch of dead orcs.

"You have a problem with it?" he asked frowning and folding him arms across his chest. "I can stop again."

"What about Ada and Lord Thranduil?" she asked worried.

"No." he said plainly turning his gaze away from her.

Admir raised an eyebrow, something which she had learned from him. "No, what?" she asked.

"NO!" he yelled making his voice sound worse. He cursed in Sindarin.

Unfortunately, Admir understood and glared at him crossing her arms.

He gave her a cold stare that said, I'm not in the mood, but she continued glaring at him.

"Alright! Alright! Forgive my awful language, happy?" he spat.

"Wow, normally I would find that tone offensive, but not when you squeak like that!" Admir giggled.

He was about to curse again but he decided not to risk saying it again. Not in front of Admir, anyway. Not if he didn't want his father to find out.

"You think this is funny, don't you?" he snapped.

Admir finished giggling and said, "What if I told you something about your voice?"

Rogir rolled his eyes. "You know nothing about my voice!" he snapped again.

Admir smiled. "You know, all we have to do is make you talk more, give you the hiccups; you'll sound like a naturally squeaky toy!"

Rogir frowned. "How fun," he muttered sarcastically.

"Glad you think so, cause I MAY try when you least expect it!" she laughed.

Great, I knew I shouldn't have saved her, he thought, rolling his eyes.

YAY people reviewed! Thanks to Vilya, TobiasHawk13 and Black as the Shadows.

Vilya: That was Shawna D's brilliant idea

TobiasHawk13: Hm I don't want him to be stupid, he's supposed to be clever and not get into trouble and stuff (even though walking away from Erestor isn't exactly the right thing to do). Walking into the tree was just because I wanted something to do and I thought it would probably be more funny if the eldest walked into the tree, I dunno why.

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