the POV thing was to set up this chapter...this will NOT be written as a POV...this is Celeborn's chapter...

CHAPTER 2

Celeborn watched as Haldir slowly made his way up to him. The light in his eyes had gone and Celeborn could not help but be angry. Who had taken the light from Haldir? Was Haldir fading? These were questions that only the Marchwarden in question could answer. Celeborn watched as Haldir lowered his head, refusing to meet his eyes.

" Good Morning My Lord."

Celeborn could barely hear Haldir's voice. It was barely above a whisper.

" Good Morning my Marchwarden. How do you fare?"

Haldir did not look up when he spoke again.

" I am well Lord Celeborn."

Celeborn shook his head. Haldir was not well. Perhaps that was why Haldir would not look at him. He knew Celeborn would be able to see the lie in his eyes. Celeborn felt himself become angry, but held his anger at bay. He needed to speak with Haldir about what had changed him.

" Haldir, there are many in the golden wood who worry for you."

Haldir was silent. Why would anyone worry about him? Celeborn continued to speak.

" You walk by all and barely speak a word. You have even missed your patrols."

Haldir remained silent, hoping that Lord Celeborn was almost finished.

" Haldir, what has happened to you? You are much changed."

Haldir's head snapped up then.

" I am unchanged," Haldir said, his voice dripping with malice, " Perhaps it is the elves of the wood only seeing what is not there."

Celeborn stared at Haldir in shock. Haldir continued on.

" Perhaps they should mind their own business."

Haldir stepped closer to Celeborn, causing their noses to nearly touch.

" As should you."

Celeborn let his anger rise this time, glaring at Haldir.

" How dare you speak in this manner?"

Haldir shrugged, then stepped back from Celeborn as the Lorien Lord began to become even angrier.

" I asked you here to aid you in what ever it is that troubles you and you disrespect me?"

Haldir swallowed hard. Perhaps, he should not have been so bold. He felt a hand grab the hem of his tunic and pull him forward. He found himself nearly chest to chest with Celeborn.

" I-I am sorry my Lord. I do not know what came over me."

Celeborn saw tears brimming in Haldir's eyes and let him go.

" Do not let it happen again."

TBC...