A/N: N: Ok so I lied, I couldn't wait to write this chapter and share it with you. I know you must have wanted to find out who "he was". I will warn you this chapter contains some dark themes, but don't worry no rape. I hope you enjoy this chapter, it will end better than it started!
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They had managed to carry Haldir to the Healer's quarters where he was assessed and treated. The wound had opened slightly so it had to be closed back up and redressed. To stop infection a special ointment was applied which also helped with the pain. He had been settled into one of the beds in the healing quarter when Lillieth was finally allowed to see him. She walked over to the side of his bed and stroked the top of his head which was hot and covered in sweat. She took a cloth from the basin which was on top of a table at the side of his bed. She squeezed most of the water out then placed it on his head to help cool him down. He opened his eyes and smiled to see her.
"You're here" Haldir smiled at her.
"Where else would I be?" she replied.
"I thought you would be with him" he asked.
"Why? Look what he has done to you!" she said with a look of disbelief on her face.
"He didn't do this, I did. I didn't tell him about my wound. He must be upset seeing me collapse".
"He still shouldn't have done this. I don't care how he feels right now, I hate him. I just want you to get better" she sighed.
"He gave us his blessing to court, you shouldn't hate him" he mumbled while stroking the side of her face.
"Why are you defending him? You didn't like him before" she questioned.
"I saw something inside him while we fought. He was desperate to beat me, I could tell he had a lot more skill than he used against me. But his judgement was clouded by his desperation to protect you. That is why you must not hate him" he explained. Tears started to roll down her face, she realised that he was just protecting her, yes he had gone too far but it was with the best intentions.
"I must tell you about my past now, so you will understand why he is so protective" she said.
"You don't have to" he pleaded.
"No, I must. If we are to be together you need to know everything about me." She sobbed looking at the bruises which were fading from her wrists and thinking about the wounds she held which were not able to be seen. It was in the past she thought to herself looking at the beautiful ellon before her. She had to move on and let go of all the bad things that plagued her mind.
"I was born in Mirkwood and my father was a high born ellon. My mother died after my birth and I was all my father had until he found Eärendur….." she smiled at this remembering what he was like as a child. "…He always managed to make me smile. As I was all my father had left, he thought it would be good to teach Eärendur the fighting style of my family so he could act as my protector. This way he would never lose me. The training was intense, and Eärendur was put under a lot of strain. It was constantly put in his head that he had to protect me when my father was away and not able to. He would have protected me regardless, as we were close friends. But, it this was his duty, or so he was made to believe. Even after hours of training he would still come into my room at night to read to me before I fell asleep….." she let out a sob before continuing "…over the years he protected me from harm, and we grew closer as friends. Years later my father returned with news. He had arranged a marriage for me with an ellon who was also high born, a lord in fact. My father invited him to come to our estate a few times so he could meet me. When were first introduced he seemed nice, I didn't care much for his looks but he seemed a genuinely nice ellon. One day my father offered him to stay with us for a week so we could spend time together, properly. However, in this week my father was called away on business and Eärendur was the one left to look after me and supervise the time I spent with my betrothed." She paused and looked over at Haldir who sat there in shock, but he gestured for her to continue.

"He would often make up things to make Eärendur leave us alone. All the other servants were afraid of him, so dared not enter. It was then his personality changed, I sensed something wrong in him. His feä [spirit] seemed distorted. He grew violent, often beating me, always where no one would be able to see. It hurt, and I cried myself to sleep many nights. Eärendur asked what the matter was but I couldn't tell him, I didn't want to dishonour my father and I was too scared of what he would do to me. We were often sat there alone, while he sent Eärendur to attend to chores. He grew more violent, and when he tried to force himself onto me, I refused. He forced me onto my knees and he grabbed my wrists so tight, the colour drained from my hands. I thought my wrists were about to break. Eärendur entered the room we were in without knocking, he grew suspicious of him and thought there was something wrong as he kept being sent away to do menial tasks.
I will always remember the look of pure rage on his face, before he could talk he struck him hard on his face forcing him to let go of my wrists and fall to the ground with a loud thud. He checked on me to make sure I was ok then went over to where he lay, grabbed him by the throat and marched him to the entrance to our estate where he threw him down the steps and spat at him. He told him to leave and never come back. He stood there saying he had no right to him, he counteracted by drawing his sword but Eärendur reciprocated. He dared him to try it, he said that he had no right to treat me the way he did. He just walked away saying that he would be back." She broke out in floods of tears but tried her best to hold it back before continuing. Tears started to grow in his eyes too, he couldn't believe what his beautiful Lillieth had endured before.

"Eärendur suggested that I talk to my father that night as he was due back. When he arrived I tried to explain to him why I didn't want to marry him. He just shouted and demanded that I marry him, saying that I had no choice and no matter what the reason was I would have to learn to live with it. Eärendur even tried to explain to my father on my behalf but he didn't listen, he told him that he should know his place. We left his presence and that same night left Mirkwood to come here to Lórien. Eärendur heard about the Lady Galadriel and knew I would be safe here." She explained.
When she had finished he gently held her arm and pulled her towards him so he could wrap his arms around her to comfort her as she cried into his chest.
"I will never hurt you, you are safe here, and I will let nothing harm you ever again" he whispered to her as he held her close. She was finally his and this made him happy.

While he was holding her she felt extremely secure for the first time since leaving Mirkwood. She placed her hand on his chest so she could feel the beat of his heart, this seemed to comfort her. She knew that she would be safe her with him to protect her and Eärendur. She knew she must make things right with him soon, but for now didn't want to move from this prefect embrace. He was hers, this beautiful ellon was hers!.
"Thank you for opening up to me, I know it must have been hard for you to say. Eärendur is a very honourable person and I hope to start again with him." He said, still holding her close.
"I would like that" she smiled in response. He then placed a kiss upon her forehead and held her for the rest of the night. Nienna had witnessed the touching scene and decided she was too hard on Eärendur so decided she would have to go and speak with him.

Nienna searched everywhere for Eärendur and decided to go back to the training ground which was the last place she saw him. As she approached he was still sat in the same spot on his knees staring at the blood which stained the grass with tears in his eyes.
"Eärendur" she cried out. "Have you been sat here this whole time?".
"I didn't know where else to go" he replied looking up at the elleth before him she noticed he was shaking and went to kneel by the side of him. She took of the cloak she was wearing and placed it over his shoulders to keep him warm.
"I'm sorry I left in such haste. Please forgive me and my harsh words. I spoke out in anger at the time" she explained. He looked at her and smiled but only slightly. He got up and said "How is Haldir, is he ok. I haven't killed him with my stupidity have I?".
"He is fine, Lillieth is with him. You shouldn't worry about her, he will protect her. You just need to be a friend to her now" she replied.
"She will never forgive me for this, please could I have some time alone to think. I will meet you later" he pleaded.
"Ok. But before I go you must know that they both want to make amends with you" she said before leaving to go back to her talan. She was halfway there when she realised something. She ran back to the training ground towards Eärendur then leapt up to kiss him in a passionate embrace. This made them topple to the floor where she landed on top of him. Both of them happy in this moment.