Neemas POV

I didn't tell Haldir what truly wholly. I told him I missed my sister and that was true. Bel had grown up so much since I had ran off. Now she was married, with child and about to be a princess. Talk about missing a lot. I just sighed as I sat on the ledge of the window looking out to Mirkwood.

"You are not by your sister's side? I do wonder why?" A voice of an ellon asks me.

I knew that voice even only after meeting the owner once. The voice was cold and could strike you easily. I turned around to see the king looking at me.

"She needed rest my king, after breakfast she said she was quite tired so I suggested that she take a nap." I reply calmly not wanting to show him any emotion.

"Her energy these past few days has been low. Not doubt do to the child she is carrying." He says as I stand and he walks to my side.

"My king have you really come to talk to me about my sisters pregnancy?" I ask him pretty sure I already knew the answer.

"Has your sister or uncle informed you of the elleth who has tried to kill her more than once?'' He says as I turn to look him in the eyes.

I did know, it was the main reason I needed to be here. To protect my sister. During the time I was away I was taught many things. Including how to fight. Any weapon I could usually use.

"I am aware my king, as long as I am around that elleth will have to kill me first before she comes anywhere near Bel." I say standing up for not only myself but for my sister.

I knew Bel could protect herself but she had failed. As did my uncle, Legolas and Haldir. I would be the one to make sure no harm came to her.

"It seems your duty to your sister is very strong. Where was that determination for duty when you were to marry?" He asks knowing that question would get under my skin.

"And suffer an unwanted marriage? I did not know my almost husband!" I tell him trying to hold back my anger.

"Bel did not know Legolas either yet they are happy and in love."

"Not everyone gets that fairytale. I would think you of all people would know that." I say as I try to move past him but he stops me.

"You know nothing of me elleth." He says scarily calm.

I look him right in the eyes showing no fear.

"Just as you know nothing of me. Now your highness please allow me to pass I would not want others to misinterpret out relationship." I tell him standing my ground.

"Elleth hear me now. Your sister in is married to my son. You and I have no relation."

"Thank the valar for that, I would hate to be anything to you besides a subject my king." I say as I bow and turn the other way quickly walking away from the Royal pain in the arse.

I turn the corner and see that my uncle is speaking to Haldir. Oh no! Is he going to reveal to Haldir who I am? I know I shouldn't but decide to listen to their conversation while still hidden.

"Yea it appears that Neema is determined to stay with her sister." My uncle comments.

"I believe that would do good for both of them. Now that Bel has Neema back they can bond again." Haldir tells my uncle.

"You do not know Neema as well as o do Haldir, she is wild and restless. Here one minute gone the next." Uncle says with a sigh.

"She has her reasons I'm sure. I will not judge someone I do not know my lord. Neema and I are just getting to know one another. She is the only elleth besides Bel that has even acknowledged me." I can hear Haldir say and it breaks my heart a little knowing I am the cause.

"Neema does not open up to just anyone just like Belowin. Both elleths have suffered much yet they are both strong." Uncle says as they grow closer to my hiding spot.

"What happened to them my lord?" Haldir asks.

"It is not my tale to tell perhaps one day one of them will tell you. Until then be patient Haldir you will need it." My uncle says as he walks away.

"Are you going to reveal yourself yet Neema?" I hear Haldir call out.

Right elves super hearing. How could I have forgotten that? I sigh as I walk out revealing myself. Haldir walks my way now.

"Did you think I did not hear you?"

"I do not know. Forgive me there are many things on my mind." I tell him as I walk to meet with him.

"You are worried for your sister. That is understandable." He tells me trying to comfort me.

Well that is one of many things on my mind. I did wonder when that evil elleth would make another move. She was sneaky but now I would make sure Bel couldn't be injured.

"Yes, Belowin is lucky to almost always have Legolas by her side. I have never seen my sister so happy." I say as I look up into his beautiful eyes.

Whoa did I say beautiful eyes? I mean yes Haldir is handsome and OK back to talking please.

"Yes Bel is truly happy. What of you though Neema?" He asks me surprising me.

"Me? Oh well I am happy that my sister is happy." I tell him with a smile hoping to change topics.

"You haven't had happiness in a long time have you Neema?"

"Have you Haldir?"

He stays silent and that is enough to answer my questions. For some reason though I want to make him happy or at least smile.

"Haldir my sister is truly lucky. Not all of us get the fairytale." I say as I turn to walk but he takes my hand and stops me.

"Perhaps yours is just a different version. Your own fairy tale?" He asks as I turn back to look at him.