The Princess of Erebor Book 2 (A Lord of the Rings Story)(Discontinued)

Fighting

Lauranna guided them to Lothlorien, home of Galadriel. She knew the way into the kingdom, guiding them confidently. She knew the Elves were watching her, but they recognized her, so they let her pass. Into the heart of the forest they went, following the female.

"Welcome to Lothlorien," Lauranna said, spreading her arms wide. "I will let Haldir take you from here."

She spread her wings and took off into the air, flying up to where she knew Galadriel was waiting for her. The Fellowship turned and spoke briefly to Haldir before following her on foot.

"Lady Lauranna," Galadriel greeted with a smile.

"Lady Galadriel," Lauranna replied, bowing her head slightly.

"How has your journey gone so far?"

"Everything was okay, I guess. Saruman tried to kill us when we were going over the mountain. Almost ran into the Balrog in the Mines of Moria. So far, no one's died."

"Someone will."

"My money's on Boromir."

"And he is going to be the first to die."

"I knew it. Now, what is going to happen to us? Or are you able to tell us?"

"We will help you on your way and give you some things to help you."

"Thank you, my lady."

Lauranna bowed gently at her and smiled, waiting for the Fellowship. When they did arrive, she got a few playful glares, which she returned with an innocent smile. She tuned out what was being said, ignoring everything until the Fellowship began to leave. She stood and followed the Fellowship, with Kili and Fili standing on either side of her.

"So what were you talking about with her?" Kili asked.

"None of your concern," Lauranna replied.

"Anna, you have to tell us," Thorin told her, falling into step with her.

"No, I don't," she snapped back. "I'll see you down in the meadow."

She took off, flying down to land on the soft grass. She sighed and sat down on a rock for a while before she decided to sit up in the trees. She flew to the highest point in the tree right in the middle of the meadow, landing and sitting down to wait. She looked down and spotted the Fellowship looking around for her. She hopped off the branch and plummeted, giving out a loud yell of happiness.

Legolas looked up to see Lauranna falling to the ground. He gasped, others quickly turning to see what he was looking at.

"Anna!" Kili cried, his hands over his mouth in horror.

Lauranna tried to open her wings only to find that the wind was keeping them in place. She wrenched them open against the wind and her fall turned into a glide. She landed lightly on her feet, her eyes shining in exhilaration.

"That always wakes me up like nothing else will," she said.

She sat down with a sigh, leaning back against the tree she had just fallen from. She opened her eyes to see Legolas' worried face watching her.

"Are you okay?" he asked.

"Really? Do I look like I'm hurt or something?" Lauranna asked.

Legolas looked over her, as though looking for injuries. When he saw none, he relaxed. Lauranna nodded and closed her eyes.

As night fell, the others went to sleep and left Lauranna awake. She heard movement and saw that Legolas was awake now. She turned and looked at him.