KPOV:

When I reach the rest of the Fellowship, everyone seemed very happy to see me. The hobbits were the first to greet me. Merry and Pippin proceeded to tackle me to the ground while Frodo and Sam laughed at all of us. Boromir helped me up and gave me hug. While we hugged he reminded me of how foolish I was and to never do that again. Aragorn was the last to greet me but our embrace was the most intimate.

"Kaydriella, it is good to see you back on your feet"
"Thank you Aragorn"

"May I point out how becoming you are in that dress?"

"Do not remind me"

"The last time you wore one of those contraptions' was at your birthday party"

"it would have been considered rude if I showed up in anything else"

"Since when do you take the opinions of others into consideration?"

"Well, not often"

We laugh together and reminisce on the past. Looking back at everything, days only seem to get darker and darker. Rare indeed it is to have a moment of peace. The rest of the Fellowship got ready to sleep, however, I for one have had enough sleep so I decide to explore the wonders of Lorien.

I've never seen a kingdom so perfectly connected; every path lead to another place. It was a true beauty of nature. I wonder farther and farther seeing other parts of the kingdom. After all this wondering, I admit I have gotten myself lost. I try to find my way but I just make myself more lost. I walked past a small library and wished to go inside but it might be rude to invite myself into another's sanctuary. Reluctantly I make myself move on. I do wish I could have read some of the books. I bet they would have something on my kin. The next thing I see is a training ground for archers. It being night time, the platform was empty so I stepped up. It might be good to take a few shots; just to make sure my injury was healing.

I walk up to the arrows and see that there is a bow next to the quiver full of arrows. I bend down to pick it up and already there is a shot of pain in my lower side. I ignore it though because the pain doesn't count. It will only count when I shoot the arrow. I grab and arrow and notch it onto the bow. lift the bow and pull back on the strong in one swift motion. I feel another pain but I also hear some threads breaking. I forgot about the dress. Oh dear I hope I didn't tear it. I pull back again this time with more force. If I'm tearing this dress, I might as well tear it so I can shoot a few arrows. The pain is still shooting up through my side but I again ignore it. I take my aim and release….. Bull's-eye!

"I still got it"

"Indeed you do"

I quickly notch another arrow and turn around. I pull back on the string and aim at the person who just spoke.

"Quel undome, Lady Kaydriella"

I see that it is the elf Haldir standing behind me with my arrow pointed straight at him. I lower the bow immediately

"Forgive me, Lord Haldir. I was startled"

"Oh no my lady, the fault was mine. I heard an arrow being shot and was worried. Perhaps you should not be shooting arrows so soon. Your wound is still fresh"

"I'm fine, truly. I fear the longer I am away from such weapons, I become more venerable to worse injuries"

" Yes but all within reason , my lady. If you do not take the proper precautions in caring for your injury then it may not heal right, thus permanently injuring you"

"I understand. It truly is a balancing act I see"

We both laugh at how stubborn we both are. If only Legolas could talk to me in such a manor. No matter what I say it never seems to get through to him. We just end up yelling at each other in an endless chase. I restring an arrow and pull back on the bow. This time, it does not hurt as much as it did. I take in a big breath and as I exhale, I release the arrow. The arrow flies and cuts directly through my previous shot arrow. Another bulls-eye!

"May I commend you on your remarkable form. Many soldiers within the regiment do not posses such a for; and those who do take many years to apply it"

"Oh, Thank you. Your words are very kind"
"If I may ask, when were you trained to be a warrior"

"Well, I've always known how to fight. My ada would leave to be apart of Lord Elrond's esquire so the responsibility of protecting the family fell to me. My father taught me how to hunt, how to shoot. When I moved to Rivendell, the sons' of Elrond taught me my swordsman ship"

"I see. So When you moved to Rivendell, did you become apart of its' militia?"
"Not at first. When I first arrived, I was sent to work in the Hall of Healing. I learned a great deal, however, whenever I had to address my own wounds, well as you have witnessed, I can be a bit quick and sloppy with my work"

"Yes. I had quite a good view of that. Forgive me for prying. I was just a bit curious. I apologize if I have offend-"

"- there is no need. I'll try to answer all your questions as honestly as you ask them. Come, why don't you shoot a few arrows with me"

"I could not possibly shoot with such an expert. You shall put me to shame."

"Nonsense! I insist. I have been enjoying your company"

"Well than, I feel as if I am inclined to then"

WE both laugh and shoot arrows together at targets. He was more modest than I thought. His aim was just as good as mine, if not better; in fact he could probably shoot with Legolas. I can see where he was not trying as hard, for if he would push me too hard where I might reopen my injury. We shoot for a while until Haldir had to return to his patrol duties. He insisted on walking me back to the Fellowship, to which I did not refuse.

"Thank you for walking me back Haldir. I must admit, there was no way I would be able to find my way back"

"Lorien can be q tricky place to navigate, but when you live her a century or two, it becomes very familiar"

"Only a century?"

"or two"
We laugh heartily. I forget sometimes how old I am. I do not always have that sense of time mortals have.

"Hush now, I do not wish to wake the entire fellowship. Valar knows how hard it is to get the hobbits to sleep"

"I apologize. You have tricked me, again, into having a good time"

"I can do that occasionally. With the right sort of people
I smile at him; a genuine smile.

"Here is where we must part ways my lady. I would, however, like to see you again; at least once before you depart"

"I would like that too"

I bow to him to show my gratitude while he gestures the same.

"Until then my lady"

"Yes, but I will make one request of you before then"

"And that is?"

" Please, there is no need for such formalities with me. You may call me Kay or Kaydriella; which ever you choose"

"I guess I can grant you such a request, but doing so makes you now in debt to me"

"Aren't you supposed to be patrolling?"
"Oh so you are trying to change the subject? well as cunning as you think you are, I will find a way to return the favor"

"I look forward to it"

We both smile as we part ways, Haldir has been so kind to me. I wish it could be like that, forever. I turn my back and face the Fellowship. I walk over to Frodo, who seems to be having another nightmare. I put a hand on his chest, and the other on his cheek. I did this once before, no doubt I can do it again. I take a deep breath and think of happy warm thoughts. I open my eyes and see a warm golden glow flowing trough my body to his. Within moments, Frodo's tossing and turing had subsided. Such a small thing to carry such a burden.

leave him and the hobbits to sit by the large fountain. The water is so clear and pure. I scoop up a bit to drink and it tastes divine. I look into my reflection in the pool. It is like looking into a mirror.

"So beautiful"
Boromir's reflection enters the water

"Are you talking about the water? or the reflection?"
"Both"

"Well then Boromir, you are truly charmer, aren't you"
"Ha, I guess"
"I bet you had all the fair maidens of Gondor falling to their feet"

I wink at him, trying to pry in a personal matter of Boromir's

"Hahaha, you are quite a joker Kaydriella. In all actuality, I dedicated most of my time to training and fighting. Gondor was always under some threat of attack. There was never time for such follies"

"I'm sure you found ways to make time"

i smirked at him and gave him a wink. He then lunges at me to wrestle me to the ground. I anticipate his move and dodge it. He falls down on the ground and I cannot help but laugh at how silly he looks. I jump to my feet because I have a feeling that Boromir wasn't going to stay down for long.

LPOV:

I look over and see her running and playing so joyfully with everyone else in the Fellowship. If only she and I could have such a relationship, then I would truly be a elated elf. I better speak with Aragorn about our next move. After we leave Loth Lorien, the quest we initially had planned is going to have many alterations. Mithrandir's absence will change any things, some things that aught to be left alone.

"Aragorn"

"Legolas"

"I see you too are not sleeping to well"

"Who can with all the noise coming from the others?"

"A valid point my friend"

"You are not tired, Legolas?"

"No. I'm afraid not. Ever since that moment when I thought Kaydriella might die, sleep has refused to come to me"

"Legolas, if you are choosing to remain restless in the hope of saving her from another reckless act, I'm afraid you might be awake for the rest of your life. Kaydriella was, is, and always will be a head strong reckless girl. Her decisions are not always thought through which ends up hurting her in the end"

"So you understand my dilemma"

"That being said, Legolas, her recklessness is one of her most valuable qualities. She does not fear death like many elves do. Her inability to fully think things through allows her to make the right choice, no matter the cost. It is her most identifiable quality, if you are asking for my opinion"

"How have you been able to live with her choices? i mean you two seem to hold profound feelings for one another. How do you cope with her actions? How are you able to live with her, and love her at the same time?"

"It isn't easy. Would I like to stop her from making these reckless decisions? Of course, but if I do, I would deprive her of her right to fight for what she wishes. Long ago I made her a promise, I told her if she was strong enough to hold her own with the Rangers and I, then I would no longer judge her decisions. If she was strong enough, I had to trust in her instincts and her ability to fight"

"I see, but even after then, it still must have been hard to keep calm when she would come back injured"

"To tell you the honest truth, I looked forward to her coming home. Primarily to make sure she was still alive but the stories she would tell were quite entertaining. Legolas, have you told her how you feel?"

"I have"

"And?"

"And she did not want to accept my feelings because she did not know if she could return them"

"Was there anything else she said?"

"Just that we should wait to start something; that the quest should be our main concern"

"Did she say it as heartless as you just did? or was her voice a bit more empathetic than you portrayed?"

"I am just confused"

"She is right, you know. If she would let herself love you than maybe her vision would be blurred from doing what is right and what she wants. Her heart has always guided her to do the right thing, no matter what. If her hear is now yearning for you, then her vision is now blurred."

"I am just saddened by the events that have previously transpired"

Aragorn puts his hand on my shoulder

"Look my Mellon, I would not assume she does not have the same feelings for you. If i know her at all, which I do, She is suppressing these feeling to try and keep her focus. You two will grow with time. o not worry"

"You know Aragorn, I had an entirely different subject to speak with you about,but it seems I just keep talking about her"

"I do not mind. In fact I wouldn't be able to tolerate anymore people showing her the affections as you do"

"But surely you have seen the way she an Boromir interact"

"Yes but it does not worry me. Her attraction to Boromir has nothing todo with the affections of which you desire"

"How do you know this? Has she said so herself?"

"Of course not. But I know her very well. Boromir is in close likeliness to her ada. She lost him at a young age. I only know of him through Lord Elrond and close conversation from Kay. I know Boromir's demeanor is similar to her fathers and I believe thats why their bond was so easily created"

"I thought she preferred him over me"

"Well that could be the case to"

"What? But you just said-"

"-I am just messing with you Legolas. Her and Boromir will be what she and I are. If anyone should be jealous it should be me"

"Ha. I see. Thank you Aragorn. I do not know why I ended up talking about her"

"You are in love with her. How could you not?"

"Thank you, truly"

"Anytime. Now, what was the other reason for waking me up?

Gimli's POV:

I see the lass is back and will make a full recovery. She means so much to the hobbits, it would be a shame for anything bad to happen to her.

"GIMLI!"

The lass comes over to me and gives me a great big hug. In fact I do believe she lifted me off the ground

"Oy! Put me down before I make ye"

"Sorry Gimli, It is just good to see you"

"Alright lassie. I think ya made ye point. It looks like ye are fallback in good health"

"Practically. Did you get to see the Lady Galadriel?"

"Aye. She was the most beautiful thing my eyes had ever beheld. An enchantress maybe but a witch, never"

"I'm glad to see that your opinion on elves seems to be improving"

"Now do not get too excited lassie. I can tolerate them, but I'll never forget how ye pretty elves deserted my kind when we needed them the most"

"Old betrayals die hard Gimli but don't let that anger of the past ruin your chance at a happy future"

"Lassie ye don't fully understand what they did to my kin, do ye"

"I do Gimli. I learned a great deal about your kin when I resided in Rivendell. I know all about Smaug and the company of Thorin. You know Gandalf was in that company and helped your father and cousin get to Erebor"

"Aye he did. Me father told me of a grey powerful wizard within their company. How are you doing? Ye know, not having the wizard around?"

"It's hard, no doubt. Gandalf has always been here to help me; he was my safety net. For the first time in forever, I am afraid of the future"

"Ye never were afraid before?"

"I have been afraid before but never of the future"

"Ye know that at some point, ye will have to explain these 'gifts' of yours"

"What do you mean Gimli?"

"Explain what occurred on the mountain. Ye jumping and saving the hobbits with your magic"

"Oh yeah. I guess Gandalf was able to stall your minds for me"

"Not to put ye in a corner but it should be now. We leave from here soon so before we depart, it would be wise to put a few minds at ease"

"I just don't know how everyone will take it. I'm afraid that if I speak what I know, everyone will see me in a different way"

"I doubt it lassie. Everyone knows ye are a strong and brave fighter. What you have to say wouldn't change our view ye"

"Thanks Gimli, that means a great deal to me"

"Ye have nothing to worry about. Ye know, I forget sometimes that ye are an elf. Ye don't really act like them"

"I get that a lot"

"Hahahahaha I bet"

The lassie and I sit at the edge of platform for a little longer. She then goes off to find the rest of the Fellowship to tell them about her magic "gifts". If there is one elf on this planet I could handle, it is her. She really does not see the effect she has on people"

Author's Notes:

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