back to just Celeborn/Haldir...
CHAPTER 14
Elrond left the talan without a word to where he was going. Celeborn held Haldir tightly in his arms.
" Do you think Elrond is cross with me?"
Haldir thought for a moment, then shook his head.
" It is only this situation that upsets him. Erestor gave himself willingly to them."
Celeborn stroked his beloved's hair.
" I was in such shock when I saw Baethoriel."
Haldir nodded.
" I assumed as such. Does Lord Elrond know?"
Celeborn shook his head.
" No, he does not. I cannot bring myself to tell him."
Haldir gently caressed Celeborn's cheek.
" You told me."
Celeborn smiled, then nodded.
" It was only when I found you. You understand what it is like, Elrond does not."
Haldir sighed, tears forming in his eyes.
" Forgive me for saying this meleth nin, but Elrond deserves to know what Baethoriel is capable of. If he does not, then he cannot save Erestor."
Celeborn felt a tear fall down his cheek.
" What if we cannot save Erestor?"
Haldir felt tears streaming down his own face.
" We must save him Celeborn, we must."
Suddenly, someone entered the talan. Haldir recognized the elf as his brother Rumil. Celeborn quickly wiped the tears from his eyes as he looked at Rumil.
" What is it Rumil?"
Rumil had to catch his breath. He had ran all the way here from the bath houses.
" It is Lord Elrond. He said that he will wait no longer. He has gone to rescue Lord Erestor. "
TBC...