Chapter 2
Haldir started to follow when Talar tugged on him and said, "Brother, must you go now?" "I have so much that I want to discuss with you." Haldir smiled at how enthusiastic his sister was to have him back. "Go on," he said "I won't be long." Talar looked as if she were about to protest but Haldir turned her around and gave her a playful slap on the backside. She looked back at him and he smiled, winked at her and waved her to go on.
Slowly she walked away counting down the time until she could be with her brother all she wanted. Haldir started up the stairs to catch up to Celeborn. The news of the Nazgul disturbed him and he needed to see if Lord Celeborn wanted to take a plan of action. Going up the stairs and catching up to Lord Celeborn, they both went into a private room so as no one would disturb them. Lord Celeborn, sat down and motioned for Haldir to do the same. Haldir did as he was bidden to, but didn't say anything.
Lord Celeborn could tell by the look on Haldir's face that something must have greatly upset him. The Marchwarden never looked fearful, as elves do not fear like men do, they get a slight uneasiness sometimes; but Haldir's face was pulled together in concentration. Finally Lord Celeborn spoke, "Haldir, if you plan on giving me the report, you need to start talking." He was not unfriendly when he was saying it he just hated to see Haldir so upset.
That was all it took. Haldir looked up and said, "Forgive me my Lord." "The main report is nothing unusual, we thought perhaps some Orcs and Uruk-Hai were trying to penetrate our borders, but they soon changed course, so we did not attack." Haldir stopped talking and Lord Celeborn waited for him to continue. Orcs and Uruk-Hai were not what made his head Marchwarden look so angry about. Lord Celeborn knew this, Haldir was a warrior, and an extremely skilled and trained one at that. He was the best shot in Lothlorien. His bow and arrow never missed a target.
"Anything else?" Lord Celeborn finally asked. "My Lord," Haldir replied, "Two weeks ago as I was keeping night watch with my brothers, I saw three Nazgul trying to enter our border. I fired warning shots and they ran off, nevertheless, they must be getting more powerful if they dare try to enter our land." Lord Celeborn nodded.
It was as he and Lady Galadriel feared, Sauron was growing much stronger and was trying to see if there was a weakness in their borders. Of course none would ever be found. Lady Galadriel's ring Nenya was most powerful and she was as well. Lothlorien had nothing to be afraid of, nonetheless, a bold move on the enemy's part.
Haldir waited to see if his Lord would say anything, but Lord Celeborn just said, "Thank you," and told him he could leave. Haldir got up, bowed, and took his leave. He told himself that while he was here and with his sister and brothers, he was not going to wonder what was happening on the borders. He knew it was going to be somewhat difficult as guarding the realm was his greatest love and responsibility, aside from making sure his sister was safe. No! Haldir made up his mind that he would do nothing to spoil the upcoming festivity for his sister or his brothers.