Thanks for the reviews on the last chapter guys, I love reading them! I'm going to make this one shot a part one if that makes sense, so it's a two shot really. Anyway on with the chapter, I hope you like it!

Tauriel had been in Rivendell for nearly two years now. She had enjoyed the peace and serenity, it gave her a sense of security. She had bonded with a few of the elves in particular the lady Arwen. Now most would wonder how a sylvan elf and a high elf could possibly become so close like they had but the truth was that Arwen looked past that, she enjoyed Tauriel's company because Tauriel knew when to show respect but she also knew when to comfort and be there as a friend.

Tauriel was on the stood on the balcony admiring the stars when she heard someone's soft quiet footsteps. "My lord Elrond," she bowed in respect "may I help you with something?"

"Be at peace child, there is no need for formalities here."

Like king Thranduil, lord Elrond had taken her in during her stay. Treated her as if she was his own. Except he was not as closed off as Thranduil was and she liked that about him. "My lord?"

"I travel to Lothlorien in the morning and I would much like for you to accompany me child. I could use your company and there is much work for you to do." Lord Elrond spoke calmly.

"What do you mean by this? What must I do?"

"You will know when the time nears but for now sleep, it is a long journey and we will not stop for rest tomorrow."

Tauriel bowed her head once more as he left, if there was one thing that irked her it would be that he spoke in riddles and if he said she wouldn't know now. Then she wouldn't know until he wanted her to know.

As Elrond said Tauriel and a company of elves set off the next day to Lothlorien with him. Elrond still didn't tell Tauriel why they were going just that it was important that they made haste. It took the company of elves eighteen hours to reach Lothlorien without rest, so when they did reach the ancient forest they were given a warm welcome, food and shelter for the night.

Tauriel was resting one of the platforms high up in the trees it had been two years since Legolas had left Rivendell. She had got word that he had reach Lothlorien safely and had set out towards the east. She wasn't acquainted with what kingdoms were in the east apart from Gondor and Erebor. She just hoped and prayed to the Valar that he was safe.

"Mae govannen, im Haldir uin Lothlorien."

"Saesa omentien lle Haldir, im Tauriel."

"I have heard great things about you Tauriel of Mirkwood. You come here with the lord Elrond not with your king why is that?"

Tauriel looked at the other captain, there wasn't any hostility in voice it seemed as though he was just merely curious. "I came to Imladris two years past with prince Legolas Thranduilion, after the fellowship left I chose to stay a while."

"Ah I see, I haven't been to visit Imladris in an age. There has been too much activity around our borders for any of us to leave."

"I understand the same has happened to Mirkwood we had to-"

A blonde elf approached the two captains and bowed "Lord Elrond and Lady Galadriel request your presence, both of you."

They thanked the elf and made their way to Galadriel's chambers where Elrond, Celeborn and Galadriel were waiting for them, they bowed in respect before them.

"It has come to our attention that an army of uruk-hai march upon the kingdom of Rohan from Isengard as we speak. A legion of ten thousand strong travelling fast in daylight to the fortress Helms Deep. King Theoden's men will fall by dawn. Included in those is Aragorn son of Arathorn, Gimli son of Gloin and Legolas of the woodland realm. We have prepared a company of five thousand elves to march upon Helms Deep and provide Theoden with more people to help defend the women and children. We want you to lead them into battle." Galadriel said that last sentence without room for question, Haldir and Tauriel would lead the elves to Helms Deep whether they wanted to or not.

Tauriel kept her emotions hidden when Galadriel mentioned Legolas. That fact that he might get killed in battle before they had a chance to destroy the ring fuelled her need to go and help him.

"But my lords and lady we have never troubled ourselves with the problems of humans. Why must we now go and sacrifice our lives for them?" For as long as Haldir could remember Galadriel did not like to include her elves in the troubles of humans, why would she suddenly do so now?

Elrond answered for Galadriel "because Haldir, long ago elves and men fought and died together and it is time we honoured that allegiance one last time. The time of the elves is over our people are leaving these shores. Let it be known that we made a mark on Sauron's armies before we left this earth to the rule of men. Go now and prepare, you leave at dawn. May the grace of the Valar protect you."

Haldir and Tauriel bowed before leaving. Tauriel looked back at Elrond once more before she left and he gave her a small smile and a nod. So this is what he had wanted her to do. She went to her chambers and readied her weapons then went to sleep knowing she wouldn't sleep until the battle was over. A few hours before dawn Haldir awoke her, they debriefed the company then set off from Lothlorien in the direction of Helms Deep.

[To be continued...]

So how was that? I did say I would try to make it up to you guys. I'll write and post the next chapter tomorrow. I really hoped you liked it. I know there wasn't any Legolas but there will be in the next chapter and they will see each other in part 2. And I hoped you liked the Tauriel/Haldir friendship. Thanks guys! Xx

Mae govannen, im Haldir uin Lothlorien = Well met, I am Haldir of Lothlorien

Saesa omentien lle = pleasure meeting you