Elen síla lúmenn' omentielvo!

Hello again! I've been typing away to post another chapter that I gave up warcraft for a whole week! Gasp…

The moon had rose high as the last of the orcs lay dead amid the grass, their bodies glowing eerily in the pale light. Elanor stood, leaning heavily against a tree. She clutched at her side; her clothes were torn and ragged. She looked around and wept as she saw her fallen brothers lying with the corpses of orcs.

A new fear caught in her heart. She has lost sight of Talin and Edain during the battle. Elanor quickly scanned the battleground searching for their bodies, crying out their names. She let out a thankful cry as Talin appeared from within the trees. His blond hair fell over his face, barely covering the bruises on his face. His tunic was covered in a mixture of blood and dirt,

"Talin!" she cried, racing to him and pulling him into an embrace. The pair stood together, holding each other as Elanor wept. Talin laid his hand on her arm and pulled out of her firm hold,

"Elanor, are you hurt?" he asked, his eyes darting to the claw marks on her face to her side. Elanor shook her head,

"Barely. Are you? What of your father?"

Talin fell silent. His face fell and tears pricked his eyes. Elanor stepped away, shaking her head,

"No. He cannot be… Where is he? I must see him."

"He is dying Elanor. A poisoned arrow has struck him; we fear he cannot be saved."

"Please Talin. Take me to him"

Talin nodded and slowly walked to where his father lay. As Elanor and Talin moved from the shadows, she gasped as she saw Edain still on the grass, an orc arrow puncturing his armour. Elanor rushed to kneel at his side and placed a hand on his chest. The man did not stir but she still felt faint life within him. Fresh tears fell from her eyes as Elanor looked down at the man who offered her his home.

She took her his hand within hers and kissed it gently. Elanor held his hand tightly and prayed to which ever of the Valar would listen. 'Please let him be spared'. Elanor wished these words with all her heart. Talin watched with great sadness as the woman his father called daughter, clung to his fathers hand in desperation.

Suddenly, as if the clouds rolled back and the stars had grown brighter, a pale light grew around Elanor, slowing becoming brighter. The light filled his heart with warmth and he watched in amazement as his father stirred and drew a deep breath. Talin raced to his side and the light around them grew dimmer. Slowly Edains eyes flutter open and focused on his son. Talin smiled and looked up at Elanor to find her smiling broadly at the older man. Talin looked at her in astonishment,

"You truly are a child of the Eldar"

Elanor stared at Talin, the smile dropping from her face,

"He needs care. We must get him back to the camp." Confused at her sudden change of expression, Talin merely nodded and called some of the lesser injured rangers over to help carry his father.

Elanor watched as Talin and Raef carried Edain into a tent. Fortunately the tents had survived the nights attack although many of them had been badly damaged. She sighed, running a hand through her hair. The battle had taken five good men, but now was not the time for grief. Elanor made her way over to where her tent once stood, searching among the debris for healing herbs and liquids. Aragorn had taken great time to teach her the various plants and their uses. Elanor lifted the heavy material of her tent aside and there, partially hidden beneath an upturned table was a small leather pouch. She opened the pouch and found it still contained the medicines she needed. She placed the pouch into her shirt pocket and rummage for something else.

Her heart fell when she found what she was looking for. On the floor lay several broken bottles of clear glass, their content spilt on the ground. Down hearted, she stepped back and heard a small clink of sound come from near her foot. Elanor bent down and pulled back a fur and gave a small laugh. Underneath it laid a single glass bottle, undamaged with it contents still within it. She grasped at the bottle and hurriedly made her way back to Edain.

Talin and Raef stood at Edains side but stepped away when Elanor entered the tent. She quickly sat on a small stool placed by the bed, her face full of worry. Edain lay on dark furs, cold, pale and barely awake. His armour had been removed and arrow pulled from his body. She reached into her pocket and pulled out the clear phial containing a pale white liquid. Carefully Talin tilted his fathers head forward as Elanor poured a little of the liquid into Edains mouth. The mixture ticked into his mouth and down his chin. Talin laid his head back down and immediately his breathing eased. Elanor reached over and poured the remainder of the liquid onto the wound. Edain groaned as his chest seared in pain. Elanor winced in sympathy and covered his wound gently with a soft, white cotton cloth. The flow of blood from the gash had stemmed and given time, it would heal. Elanor stood and pulled the leather pouch from her shirt and handed it to Talin,

"Place these in his food. It will help with the healing"

With a final glance at Edain, Elanor left tent. Talin passed the pouch to the other ranger and followed her out. Elanor stood for a moment, hand clasped over her mouth trying to stifle her sobs. Talin approached her and placed an arm around her shoulders, pulling her against him. They stood together until Elanors cries had softened. Slowly Talin pulled away and regarded her; her dark eyes were shadowed and red from crying. Her face was drained of colour making her hair look darker than normal. Talin raised a hand and cupped her cheek,

"Our father will be fine thanks to your skills."

Elanor looked up at him and smiled,

"Get some rest," he said, "You look awful" Elanor laughed, her relief sounding in her voice.

"You can sleep in my tent," Talin said, "I will stay with him"

"Will you…"

"Yes. I will wake you send for you when he wakes."

"But the others…"

"They will be taken care of. Go and rest." Elanor nodded and the pair pulled apart and Elanor headed to the tent to sleep.

A/N: Ooo another chapter done and one more hint towards Elanors heritage, although I bet many of you have guessed already.!