A/N: Here's another chapter guys, had fun writing this one. Hope you enjoy it too, and please review! But thanks to foofie01 for reviewing again, it is much appreciated.
Again I do not own any of Tolkien's work or characters, only my own.
Lillieth awoke to the sound of birds outside and the light of the sun shining through the window of her talan. It seemed like the first time in ages she had awoke with a smile on her face, this was due to only one thing, Haldir. The events from last night resurfaced in her mind and she couldn't help but smile. While she was lost in thought, the door of her talan flew open and Eärendur stormed in, she didn't like the fact he didn't even knock before he entered, her good mood seemingly vanished.
"You were gone for a long time last night, I was worried about you!" he shouted.
"Eärendur, I am not properly dressed and you just stormed in without knocking while I am still in bed. Please, get out" she said in an agitated voice. He calmed down, realising his actions, "Lillieth?" he tried to say but she cut him off "Out, Now!" she shouted throwing the bowl of fruit next to her bed in his direction. He had never seen her angry towards him before, he thought it best if he left.
Lillieth was seething but didn't let him get to her, she needed to get ready to meet Haldir. Then there was a gentle knock on the door.
"Eärendur, I swear if that is you I will not be very happy" she shouted swinging the door open to see Nienna standing there. "I am so sorry, Nienna. Forgive me" she apologised.
"I guess he has already been round then? There is no need to apologise he wasn't very pleasant yesterday. I thought I could bring you some more clothes and have breakfast together?" she said gesturing to the small pile of clothes she was holding.
"I would love that, thank you so much, please come in" Lillieth replied gesturing her to come in.
It was then that Nienna saw the shattered bowl and fruit all over the floor.
"I hope you didn't want fruit this morning" sighed Lillieth with her head in her hand.
"Oh, don't worry. I have bought some bread and jam for this morning. I will help you clean up". Lillieth nodded and they both started to pick the fruit up off the floor along with the shards of broken bowl. They then sat at the table in the kitchen where they prepared breakfast.
"So, did you have a pleasant evening last night." She asked noticing the smile on her friends face.
"Very pleasant, in fact we are to meet up again today" Lillieth replied.
"That is wonderful, shame Eärendur will be on watch to spoil it." Nienna sighed.
"Could you do me a favour and maybe distract him. I think you will help, I know he likes you, and I'm sure you have no complaints" Lillieth enquired.
"I could, and no I don't have any objections to spending time with him. I just don't understand why he behaves as he does. If he has feelings for you, I would rather not pursue him if he will never have feelings for me" she replied.
"Eärendur has had a complicated past. My father found him in the remains of his village, he was only a young child, the only survivor of an Orc attack. My father took him in as his own, and we grew up together. My farther trained him to be my protector and he takes that role seriously, as he thinks he owes it to us. After what happened back in Mirkwood he feels like he has failed me. This is why he seems to be like he is towards Haldir. Plus you should have no worries in how he feels for you, I have seen the way he looks at you" she explained.
"I understand now, I'll do my best to distract him so you can enjoy your time with Haldir. I best leave you to get ready, I shall she you later" Nienna agreed before departing to find Eärendur.
As Nienna was leaving Haldir was approaching Lillieth's talan as they passed each other they gave the other a friendly smile. It was then Lillieth heard a knock on her door, she then went to open it, butterflies filled her stomach. She opened the door to see Haldir. He bowed and presented her with a flower, one from where they visited the previous night.
"Oh Haldir, it is beautiful! Thank you so much" Lillieth managed to say as she was in shock at his gesture.
"I searched all morning for something to match your beauty. I failed, but this must do" he replied.
"You are too kind, my lord" she thanked him.
"Please, I am not your lord, just call me Haldir" he said. Lillieth placed the flower in a vase at the side of her bed.
"Would you like to have a walk around the market district with me, then see where we end up" asked Haldir.
"I would love that, let's go" she replied. They then walked out of her talan and headed for the market, it was a beautiful day, the sun shining bright above them. Lillieth thought she could not be any happier.
"Eärendur, there you are! I have looked all over for you" she shouted to him. He was sat in one of the branches of the tree above his talan.
"You're not here to shout at me and throw things as well are you?" asked Eärendur in reply.
"No, but it's not that you wouldn't deserve it. I am here to give you a second chance after all, you were horrible company at the feast. Would you like to escort me to the market I need to get some more materials?" asked Nienna. He immediately jumped down from the branch to in font of Nienna.
"I would like that, my lady. I apologise for last night, I am hoping to redeem myself today" he replied.
"You better, you won't get another chance in my company" she said before gesturing for him to walk in the direction of the market.
Lillieth and Haldir were admiring the many stalls when she spotted the jewellery stand, she ran to the stand with him behind her. One necklace caught her eye, it was silver leaf of Lórien with one gem stone in the middle. She admired it for a while before walking off towards where she saw some horses in an open stable. One of the horses was different to the others it was of a pure white, it stood taller than the others. She ran her hand through its mane which was silky soft.
"Beautiful isn't he, my horse is very similar to this one. I'll have to introduce you one day" Haldir said.
"He is, and I would love that. I've always loved horses" she replied.
"We could visit Rohan one day, they have the best horses in all of middle earth" he said.
"That would be nice, I have never been to any of the Kingdom's of men before." She described.
They continued to look at the horses and talk to each other.
On the other side of the market were Nienna and Eärendur, they were having a nice time when he spotted Lillieth and Haldir by the stable. He noticed a fruit stand near them and suggested that they buy some, to which Nienna agreed. "Apples are my favourite" she stated. "And mine" he said with an evil grin. While Nienna was looking through the fruit, Eärendur picked up a nice ripe, apple which was perfect. Nienna with her back towards to Eärendur attempted to make him see sense about Lillieth and Haldir, however he had other things on his mind. With his back to Haldir he had already lined up the shot and flung the apple behind him while Nienna was oblivious.
The apple sailed through the air and while Haldir was distracted it hit him in the back of his head making him lose balance and fall head first into the horses water trough. "Shot! I told you it wasn't over" Eärendur muttered to himself hearing the satisfying splash behind him.
"Did you say something" Nienna questioned Eärendur.
"Nothing, my lady. I think we have enough fruit now, shall we go somewhere else" he asked her.
"Indeed, my lord" she replied as they walked away towards the forest.
"Haldir, are you ok. What happened?" Lillieth said to Haldir who was sat in the water trough with a shocked look on his face.
"Something struck me on the back of the head." It was then he noticed the apple on the floor in front of him and a familiar cloaked ellon walking away. Lillieth helped him out of the trough.
"I'm sorry I had to cut our day short, but I must go back and change. I would love it if you came for a midnight walk with me" asked Haldir.
"I would like that indeed" Lillieth smiled in reply before they walked off in the direction of their talan.
Haldir approached his talan seething with anger and soaking wet. He entered through the door to see his brothers Orophin and Rumil sat there. Rumil was eating at the table while Orophin sat there reading. They both looked up at their brother in astonishment. Orophin took a quick glance out the window before looking back at his brother.
"Is it raining, brother?" Orophin joked.
"No but a storm is coming for a certain ellon" he replied.
"What happened" Rumil asked Haldir, trying his best not to laugh. Haldir explained what had happened as well as the situation with Eärendur and Lillieth.
"It looks like you're in need of our help brother. After all, we are the immature, irresponsible ones" said Orophin.
"Yes, I need to make sure he stays out of my way tonight, and learn not to meddle in my affairs" said Haldir.
"Plus your hair is ruined, he must pay for that. I know your hair means a lot to you" stated Rumil, still trying not to laugh as well as Orophin. They then went to prepare for his revenge.