Alaina was the miracle daughter of Arathorn II, second in line to be heir of Eriador after her older brother, Aragorn II. Spending all of her life waiting for the return of her family's heritage back to Eriador, the time has finally come, and Alaina...
But she was ready in five minutes nonetheless. She mounted her horse at the front of their battalion, next to her mother who sat tall on her horse, a mithril crown on her head. They had one dwarf named Farin amidst their crowd who came from the entrance of Moria where the rest of the dwarves were getting things ready.
Farin had quickly taken a liking to Nuntari. Which was strange seeing as how he was a dwarf and she was half-elven, and dwarves tended to hate elves. Though, Alaina knew that those days were long over.
Farin was Durin's best friend and advisor. And Alaina and Legolas knew that he had become keen on Nuntari because he placed a blue feather in her braided hair before the left. That was what was occupying Alaina's mind as they rode out of the city and to their first encampment. Also the fact that she was worried for her daughter, no matter how much of a warrior she looked like, her mother was still worried for her.
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(A picture of Nuntari for you all. Though, her ears would be a bit less pointed. :))
Nuntari sat around a campfire with her parents, Wil and Farin. A lot of the camp was asleep but Alaina and Legolas were trading battle stories which entertained the few who were awake.
"With the Rohirrim's help, I and them were making swift action of killing the army of Orc that laid on Minas Tirith's front yard," Alaina said, watching as Nuntari smiled.
Battles from the War of The Ring were Nuntari's favorites. "But then the mumakil showed up, mercenaries from the South has come."
Legolas laughed, "Those things? Oh yes, I remember they were "quite big".." He joked.
Alaina hit her husband playfully, "Just because you and I could take one down doesn't mean the average man could."
Legolas chuckled again, "I could've done it without you."
"Like hell you could have," Alaina scoffed, "Do I need to remind you of both of our kill counts at the end of the battle?"
Legolas' eyes widened, "We showed up late!" He defended causing the people around them to burst out in laughter.
"I don't think I've ever seen you fight, mother," Nuntari watched her mother's reaction carefully.
Alaina smiled, "Well, the queen is not allowed to fight in the tournaments, though, the law made an exception for Legolas, the king." She looked at Legolas carefully.
Wil studied them both, "So who is better at fighting?"
"Me," Legolas and Alaina both answered at the same time. Turning to face each other with disbelief on their faces.
"I have had thousands of years of training," Legolas argued.
"Only by wood elves. I have learned from the best around the world, men, elves and rangers alike," Alaina defended herself.
"Fine then, a duel is in order," Legolas said, jumping to his feet.
Alaina followed close behind, reaching for her sword and instantly pointing it at him, "Your move, darling."
Legolas smiled, quickly unsheathing both of his long elven daggers and running run up against her sword. "Are you sure you want to do this? Don't you remember last time?"
"You mean when I beat your ass? Of course I do," Alaina said, stepping back and spinning her sword around. Nuntari watched them with awe in her eyes, a wondrous expression.
Legolas and Alaina's eyes were attached to each other before Legolas took the first swing to which Alaina collided her sword with his daggers and disarmed him of both in one swift motion. Legolas laughed, "You've gotten better," he said before grabbing his own sword and holding it up in his own defense.
"I have my free time," Alaina said with a small smirk on her face.
Alaina swung her sword and Legolas quickly blocked it, going for a swing at her which she also easily blocked. They were soon fighting for dominance, pressing their swords together, their faces came close and Alaina smiled, "Maybe you are better," she whispered, her breath touching his lips.
Legolas' guard was put down for the moment, his mind overthrowing his body and allowing Alaina to twist her leg around both of his and trip him. He dropped his sword and now Alaina's was at his neck.
"That's unfair!" Legolas yelled as Alaina sheathed her sword and the others clapped for her.
"How so? You of all people know never to get distracted during a fight," Alaina smiled at him.
"Yeah well, I couldn't ever resist you," Legolas said causing Alaina to blush and look away.
Only Nuntari understood what they said and she caught her mother's eyes, turning to Wil and Farin, "We should all go get some sleep, we'll reach Moria tomorrow."
Wil and Farin both knew what she meant as they left Legolas and Alaina alone entangled in each other's arms. In love and passionate about it.
