Turwaithiel nodded and Aragorn said, "Of course." He showed them the course of a place that they could clean up, and then said he would meet them in the Great Hall with some warm food and clear water. Turwaithiel thanked him and starting washing herself off, including her wound, finally.

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Rain grabbed some clean cloths on their way to the washing area. Along with washing off, she changed into a plain green tunic, brown trousers, and a black cloak. She even took out the braid her hair was in, and brushed out all the gunk and blood, and put it back in the braid.
"Now it is over... seperating the bodies. So tell me, mellon nin, what is wrong?"

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Turwaithiel had already changed into clothes like her old ones excatly, except these were clean. She wrapped up her wound but didn't bother with her hair when Eruraina asked her this. She sighed heavily and without looking at Eruraina, she started her story:

"Many years ago, before I chose the path of being a warrior, I was a regular simple Elf Maiden, confused on which path to choose. My mother died when I was young, strangly, so I was raised by my father and with my twin brother, both whom are warriors-or were, considering that my father now is also dead."

"Anyway, they were both trying to get me not to become a warrior...but I kept feeling like that was my path...and I told them I had nothing left at my home that I lived in then...but then, I met him."

"His name was Caelamondorion, and I met him in the courtyard one morning. He was beautiful and fair...like a man from my dreams. He saw me and smiled and we talked. Many weeks after that we contiuned to meet each other, and then, we fell in love." Turwaithiel paused for a moment, looking crestfallen, but then contiuned quickly, not wanting her friend to speak just yet, for she knew that this would be a blow to her.

"He courted me and I meet his family. They were kind and sweet and they liked me and I them. He meet my family and finally, after about 2 years, Caelamondorion asked my father if he could ask for my hand in marriage. My father approved, for this also kept me away from war, from the path I felt desitined to go. Then, he asked me and I was overjoined and of course I said yes. We made wedding plans and such, and we were both as happy as ever."

"But of course Caelamondorion was a warrior, and he was called for one final mission, a quick one at that, and it was easy. He had to escort one of the mortol princess' from one land to the other, to visit her family. She wanted Elvish protection, and my future husband was the best around. He took his gaurd and kissed me farewell, saying that when he returned, we would marry and settle down for a while, and that we would have a family."

"What did return wasn't like Caelamondorion at all."

"I got a letter from the Captain of the Gondor gaurd, revealing Caelamondorion's fate. When he and his gaurd and the princess' were in sight of the gate to Rohan, they were ambushed by orcs. But the worst part I have not yet told you. When the orcs came, my future husband's gaurd fleed in dishonor, leaving the princess' unprotected. But he couldn't. He gave the princess' his horse, which was the fastest of the Elvish horse's, and sent her towards Rohan, and he, along with two other Elves, fought alone."

"They found both of his comrads, headless, laying by the carriage when the Rohan soldiers arrived. Blood was everywhere...but his body was never found." Tears were now slipping down Turwaithiel's face, silently, yet her voice still went strong. "Sometimes, I hope that he is still alive, somewhere, and that one day he will come back to me, alive..." She stopped suddenly, but she forced herself to contiune. "and that we would marry, like he promised."

"But, then, when the news came, my mind was finally made up. I wasn't going to let other future wives to become early widows or let more children become fatherless. I decided to become a warrior and avenge my love, and search for him. And I made a promise to him, that I would never abandon the weak or my friends, no matter if it did mean my death. I have been searching forever now, with no luck at all..." Turwaithiel couldn't contiune. She had finally told someone. For one of the first times in her life, someone else new what had been haunting her for years of her life. She sighed heavily as the tears contiuned to slip down her face silently.

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Elenriel sighed as she turned her face from the tragic scene and walked back to Sadron. Kneeling beside him, she continued to bandage the wound as if she had never left, yet her usually bright eyes seemed to have lost some of their luster. "A boy died just now..." she told him softly, her voice thick. "And he was young...much to young to suffer such a fate." she continued as she completed bandaging the injury. "I wasn't there to help save him..." she said almost absently. She did not realize that her tunic was now caked with the blood of the wounded, the sorrow in her heart filling her being. Sadron sighed. He knew instinctively that this would not be the time to tell her about Calanon's death-how the elven warrior died in agony though he saved many lives.

Elenriel sat in silence, pondering the days events. The death of a boy, the lost of a father-figure. What kind of world was this? "Calanon had a wife." she said finally, her voice soft. "How am I to tell her that her love is gone?" she asked. "She won't survive. And I can not bear to see her in any more pain." She paused a moment before asking the question he had been dreading. "Did he suffer?"

Sadron remained silent a few moments, giving her the answer to her question. "By Eru..." she whispered, her voice trailing off and her eyes glimmering with tears.

Sadron quickly grabbed her shoulder with his good arm and stared her directly in the eyes. "He fell a hero, my lady. Cling to that. Know that his end was not in vain, for his courage saved many." Elenriel nodded and gave her friend a wan smile. "Hannon le" she told him before moving off to aid another.

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Eruraina gasped at Turwaithiel's new. She wrapped her arms around her friend's shoulders.
"You did you not tell me earlier? I would have helped you in your search. We are not so different now. My husband, Locien, has died in this battle. We had met in Rivendell when I was being healed after a battle. We fell in love and traveled together. Of course, my parents have always been unknown to me. So you are lucky to have known yours... It is a dark time, mellon nin. Full of sorrow and suffering. Many lives have been lost..." she spoke softly to Turwaithiel, then started singing from the sorrow in her heart.
"When the cold of Winter comes
Starless night will cover day
In the veiling of the sun
We will walk in bitter rain.

But in dreams
I still hear your name
And in dreams
We will meet again.

When the seas and mountains fall
And we come to end of days
In the dark I hear a call
Calling me there
I will go there
And back again..."

((that would be the words to the song "In Dreams" song sound familiar?))

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((So familiar!!!!! I sing that song all the time, it's one of my favorites...))

Alithia bandaged up yet another soldier. She and Elenriel had been at it for hours. And in all that time she couldn't help but keep glancing at the body of the boy. Hoping she would see his chest rise and fall again, but it never did. Her heart was heavy and she constantly found herself wondering who his mother was and what she would do when she found out her son was dead.
Alithia's eye lids were becoming heavy, she was exaughsted. But the stream of wounded soldiers never stopped. Many were barely alive when someone would find the body among the dead and realize he was still living.
She was not supprised when many a elf would come back from the brink of death, while many mortals would die ere their lack of strength. While walking around she found a young woman, only sixteen by the looks of her, who asked to be her assistant.
At first Alithia was only annoyed with her, but as the time went on she found Anliara, the girl, really wanted to learn. She caught on pretty quick too. Soon she was at Alithia's side holding the herbs and towels she would need before she could even ask for them.
She was glad Anliara was there, she kept her mind off the boy.

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((I love that song...))

Turwaithiel looked down and simply listened to the song before answering Eruraina's question. "I never told you because...well, I didn't know why I never told you...I never told anybody, only my brother. Even kept it a secret from my father, who died one year later. And that was a beautiful song, mellon nin, hannon le." She added softly.

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Rain nodded, understanding.
"It's alright. Now, lets go get something to eat."

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Turwaithiel nodded and wiped her eyes, and followed Eruraina out of the washing area and back to where they would get some good food.

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Elenriel sighed as she finished with another and moved on to the next solider. She no longer knew how long she and Alithia had worked on the wounded. Seconds blended into minutes, minutes merged into hours. She was physically exhausted, yet the heartache she felt for the lost was the greater still. Calling for more water, herbs and bandages, she knelt beside the next solider, grimly noting the severity of his wounds before starting her work once more.

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Aragorn walked over to were Elenriel and Alithia worked and said, "Come, mellon nins." He said softly.

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Turwaithiel sat down at a long table, after getting a bowl of warm soup, bread, and a apple, along with a glass of water.

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Aragorn walked over to were Elenriel and Alithia worked and said, "Come, mellon nins." He said softly.

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Turwaithiel sat down at a long table, after getting a bowl of warm soup, bread, and a apple, along with a glass of water.

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Alithia nearly jumped when she heard Aragorn, she lowered her gaze and bowed her head. "Lord Aragorn, how may I help you?" she asked quietly.

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"By taking a break." He said softly. "Come, there is fresh clothing and food in the great hall. There are more people to take over your shift."

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Elenriel glanced up as Aragorn entered the room. "My lord, but there are still so many..." she said softly as she walked up to him.

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Aragorn nodded. "I know. But a healer needs rest...and more healers have arrived. You can contiune your work after food and sleep. Come." He persisted.

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