Life's Path

Title: Life’s Path
Author: Elfgirl69
Pairing: Haldir/OFC
Rating: NC-17
Genre: romance
WARNING: Adult themes, sex
Disclaimer: I own no one from The Lord of the Rings. All the characters and place names displayed belong to JRR Tolkien. I do not intend to, nor am I making any financial gain from the writing of
this story.
Feedback: Yes please!
Beta: Tracy; Thanks for keeping my story online!
Timeline: A.U. Not following movie-verse.
Summary: Annis is drawn to Caras Galadhon to find her life’s path and love.

Chapter 9- Purple Tunics

Annis fell asleep against Haldir as they rode towards the edge of Caras Galadhon. She awoke as she felt Haldir dismount and stopped herself quickly from tumbling off the horse. He smiled as he looked up at her and reached to help her dismount. Their bodies rubbed therther causing her gown to get hitched slightly so that her upper thighs were revealed.

Haldir looked down at the flesh that was exposed and smiled slyly, feeling himself grow harder. He kissed her cheek gently, and then took the reigns of the horse leading it into the stable. Since the stable hand had departed, Haldir settled the horse in for the night. As he brushed the horse down, he looked over to where Annis now sat, her face pale, her eyes red and swollen.
is his had followed behind Haldir and sat at the entrance of the stables on a bale of hay. She leaned back against the wall and wondered if all that had happened was a dream. She closed her eyes, her body and mind tired from the day’s tumultuous events. Slowly, she opened her eyes and saw Haldir approaching her.

“Come, you need to rest. It has been a hard day for you.”

She smiled at him and stood up stretching her body, Haldir offered his hand. Caras Galadhon was quiet, for most had retired to their talans for the evening. The air was filled with the soft noises of creatures that enjoyed the night air. Upon turning one of the corners, they came upon two of the younger wardens who nodded their heads in greeting. Annis waited for Haldir to release her hand as he returned the greeting but instead he tightened the hold. Annis smiled and also greeted the two. The wardens seemed not to notice or even care that they were holding hands.

“That is the first time you did not try and hide from others. I half expected you to push me into the branches.” Annis smiled towards Haldir after the two were no longer in sight.

“I did consider that, but then I reconsidered the idea. Knowing you, you would make too much noise.” Haldir teased her.

She chuckled at him and playfully pushed him with her shoulder.

“Aye true and I think I would have grabbed you so you would have come too.”

Haldir laughed at the image of them both falling into the branches and explaining it to the two young ones. He pulled Annis closer, releasing her hand and wrapping his arm around her shoulder. She fit nicely under his arm and he kissed her head as they continued to walk.

Annis had not paid much attention to where they were heading until they reached the door of Haldir’s talan. He removed his arm from around her and stepped forward to open the door. She looked into his talan but did not move forward. He looked at her with amusement.

“Are you coming in or standing outside for the rest of the night.”

Blushing slightly she walked into his talan. It was very similar to her own, but the walls were covered with numerous swords and bows instead of the tapestries which decorated her own. She could see that his bed was unmade and his pack still stood unpacked. He walked into the kitchen and poured wine into two glasses, and came back, holding a glass for her to take. She sipped the wine and looked at him.

“This will help you relax. It has been a long week, I know you must be worn down.”

“Aye it has but you too must be tired. Your wounds…”

“My wounds are healed so do not fret about me. It is you I am worried about. It has been a lot to handle. First the news of Varro and now Elgaria.”

At the mention of their names Annis’ hands grasped the wine glass harder, her knuckles turning white. Haldir stepped forward and took the glass.

“Here let me have this before you break it.”

“Oh I am sorry. I just was thinking about….”

“Please there is no need to explain.”

He sat next to her and wrapped his arms around her. She rested her head on his upper chest and soon fell asleep, the past days taking their toll on her. Haldir looked down at her, listening to her soft, deep breathing. He carefully lifted her and carried her to his bed. After he placed her on the bed, he took off her shoes and pulled a light bla ove over her body. He sat next to her on the edge of the bed, gently stroking her hair as he watched her sleep. Soon, he found himself yawning and moved so he was lying next to her. Annis shifted her body so that her back was against his chest and slid his hands around her, holding her protectively as they slept.

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As the sun rose the next morning, it poured through the bedroom window awakening Haldir. He looked at Annis, who was still sleeping soundly beside him. For the first time ever, he did not want to leave his bed and go to his wardens. Slowly, though, he retrieved his arms from her hold and pulled his body free from his bed. He dressed, and then went to the kitchen, where he prepared a plate of fruit for her. He left it by her side of the bed, kissed her forehead and departed without waking her.

Annis slowly awoke as the sun warmed her face. She stretched her body and let herself turn over to where Haldir had been. Seeing his spot empty, her eyes went to the corner of the room where his weapons had been and noted they were missing. She rolled backed to the other side and saw the fruit plate. A soft laugh escaped her lips at such a sweet notion. Grabbing the plate she swung her feet onto the ground, stood and walked to the window. There she ate the fruit watching Caras Galadhon bustling with activity. After finishing, she looked down and noted the state of her gown. It was wrinkled and extremely dirty. Causally she looked through Haldir’s wardrobe for something fresh to wear to her own talan for she knew the state of her may alarm a few.

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Rumil was in a slight panic as he looked for Haldir, who had not been present for morning roll call. Rumil assumed Haldir was still at his talan, resting from the injuries and wanted to check on him. On the way to the talan he started to wonder if maybe the injuries where not healing and he sped up. Rumil had no cause to stop and knock for he always walked into Haldir’s talan unannounced. Upon barging in and seeing movement in the bedroom he entered.

“Ah so this is where you are hiding, Brother.” Rumil stopped in his tracks as he was faced with the sight of Annis clutching one of Haldir’s tunics to her body, and then quickly turned his back on her.

“Rumil!” She said in surprise as her dress had just dropped the ground, barley having time to grab the tunic and cover her nakedness.

“Annis please forgive me. I was looking for Haldir and did not realize that you would be here.

“He must have left earlier for he is not here.”

“Thank you. I will leave you in peace.”

He did not look back at her, but nodded his head as he left the room. Swiftly, he left the talan and walked towards the training grounds. He smiled slightly as he realized that Haldir had finally given in to his desire. As he turned a corner, he ran into his brother.

“Ah, there you are Rumil. I was looking for you. I had a meeting with Lord Celeborn. I trust you attended to the roll call for me.”

Haldir looked at Rúmil, who had a rather silly grin on his face and was struggling to stay serious.

“Aye, I did.” Was all he could manage.

“Thank you, Rumil. What is wrong with you? Did you fall on your head this morning?”

“Nay, I am fine. Where are you heading?”

“I have an errand to attend to in my talan.”

“Oh I am sure you do.” Rumil muttered under his breath.

Haldir raised an eyebrow and looked at him.

“Rumil, once you are over this silly spell, could you please make next week’s patrol roster. I will be down shortly to review it.”

“Aye, I will. Oh, and by the way, Annis looks so much better in tpurppurple tunic than you.” He said as he moved away leaving Haldir staring after him.

Haldir started to reply, but Rumil had already turned the corner and left him alone. He turned and ran to his talan. As he entered he saw Annis come out from his bedroom in his purple tunic.

“Ah Haldir. I hope you do not mind but my dress looked awful. I will wash and return this to you.”

Haldir smiled and walked to her, gently touching her cheek and tracing her jaw line.

“Of course I do not mind. Rumil was right though, it looks much better on you than me.”

Annis blushed slightly as she replied.

“I am afraid Rumil came here looking for you. I would have hidden, but I was caught unaware.”

“A warden caught unaware? Have we not discussed this before?’ He teased her lightly. “Besides Annis, there is no need to hide.”

He kissed her gently, pulling her into a tender hug. She leaned her body against his and kissed him back as her hands wrapped around his back. Haldir broke the kiss and stroked her hair.

“I wish I could stay, but I must go.”

“I know. Will I see you tonight?”

Haldir smiled and kissed her again then released her from the hug.

“Of course, I will stop by your talan.”

With that, he kissed her forehead and walked towards his door. With a final smile, he left the talan.

Annis made the bed, quickly gathered her dress and then left for her talan, though the rest of the day seemed to drag for her. She bathed and then returned to tidy her talan. She prepared a plate of fruit and cheese for Haldir and herself to share. After that, she had nothing left to do. She idly walked through her talan, coming upon her bow and arrow she touched them gently, smiling. It would be best for her to go back to the wardens as soon as possible, for she could not remain unoccupied. She walked back to her room and lay down. s was waiting was slowly driving her mad, but soon sleep took her away. However, she did not rest peacefully. Her dreams were full of Galadriel’s words to her and the choices she was soon to make.

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Haldir was unsure of how to cope with how he was feeling, his mind kept traveling back to Annis. Many times during the day his eyes looked to the sky to determine how much longer he would be away from her. He had never experienced anything like this before.

As soon as the day came to an end he walked swiftly to the exit of the training field. Usually one for remaining back and talking, he was, for the first time in his long years as warden, the first to leave. His feet barely touched the steps as he climbed to Annis’ talan.

Knocked lightly on the door, he gently pushed it open and entered. There was no light as he walked further in, and wondered if she was there. Walking by the bedroom door, he spotted Annis asleep on the bed. He walked in, laid his weapons down, and sat next to her gently. He felt her body roll slightly towards him from his body weight and he reached out to stroke her hair.

She started to awaken when she felt her body roll and then the touch on her head. She opened her eyes and she felt a large smile spread across her face. Annis pushed herself up a little and opened her mouth to speak, but as she did this, her mouth was claimed by Haldir’s strong and demanding lips. He pushed his tongue out and started to play with her tongue, his hands grabbing her gently and pulling her so her body was leaning against his. His hands then went to her head and held it still as the kiss grew deeper and more passionate. She felt as though the very breath was being sucked from her body. He shifted again and slowly broke the kiss. As he did this he gave a few gentle kisses to her lips and released his hold on her head.

Without any words, he then slowly removed her gown over her head and took in her pleasing naked body in front of him. The bruises all had gone, leaving her skin glowing. He then moved in for another kiss, this time pushing her back onto the bed and lying down next to her, his hand gently rubbing over her breasts as they kissed. A soft sigh escaped her lips as her nipples hardened from his touch.

She closed her eyes and let him touch her body. Her arms wrapped around his neck as their kisses deepened while one of his hands rubbed over her stomach down to the light patch of hair between her legs. She shifted a little at his touch, parting her legs for him. His fingers gently rubbed the wetness that had already began to grow between her legs, a warm feeling washing over her as his thumb rubbed circles on her clit. He broke the kiss and moved to her neck, kissing and sucking the warm flesh as he went. Slowly, he worked his way down her body almost as if inspecting her flesh; enjoying every inch of her, tasting her, smelling her. She laid back, letting him explore as much as he wished, sighing softly and moaning as the feelings came in waves over her. His mouth made a wet path from her neck to her thighs, she noticed, as he altered his position so that he was between her legs.

He took a deep breath, smelling her essence and then slowly licked the wetness that had appeared, the taste hot and musky, fueling his desire even more. His elfhood growing harder and pushing to be released from his leggings but right now his own comfort was the furthest thing from his mind, so he shifted a little, trying to lay in a more comfortable position, for he wanted to hear her reach her climax.

He looked up and watched as she moved her hips and licked her lips, thoroughly enjoying seeing what he was doing to her. He took a finger and slowly pushed it into her, her soft gasp exciting him, so he pushed another in. Her tightness clung to them as he slowly worked them in and out, her hips moving with the fingers, her eyes closed as a slight red flush covered her face. He moved his tongue onto her clit, licking and sucking on the hardness that her arousal had caused, sensing her release was close, he moved another finger in.

Her hand played in his hair as more moans and gasps filled the air, and she was taken to a place her body had never been before. All her nerves were alive and felt as though they were on fire. Her clit was tender from his sucking, and she moved a little trying to get it away but he stayed attached, licking and toying with it. She started to lose her breath and struggled to catch it. Suddenly, a wave of ecstasy took over and she moaned loudly, feeling a hot surge of wetness between her legs, Haldir’s name escaping her lips as she climaxed.

He watched with a smile and slowed his actions a little, letting her ride out the climax a little, before he pushed back and swiftly took his tunic and leggings off, kicking his boots to the ground. He then laid on top of her and entered into her body, his own moan filling the room as her tightness surrounded him. He kissed her deeply, transferring her own taste to her lips and started to move within her warmth. Having fulfilled her desires, he was now fulfilling his own, his thrusts hard, though he made sure not to overwhelm her.

She clung to his arms as her body was rocked into him. She opened her eyes and smiled as she watched his face, his eyes closed and lips slightly parted as he enjoyed the feeling of her. She raised a hand and gently traced his jaw line. He moved his mouth, catching her fingers and sucking on them. Both their moans filled the room as he released her fingers and moved for another kiss, his body close to its release. He could still taste her on her lips, and felt himself shudder as he climaxed. He slowed his pace as he broke the kiss, watching her face and studying her reaction. Slowly he pulled himself from her and fell to her side, then pulled her tightly against his body. He did not want to let her go just yet… he needed to be close to her. After a few moments of silence, he heard her giggle softly.

“What is it?” He asked as he looked down at her.

“I was just thinking that is a wonderful way to wake up.”

He laughed with her.

“I was rather demanding. Sorry, I should have at least said hello.”

They boaughaughed and Annis stretched against him.

“I have a plate of fruit and cheeses ready. Are you hungry?”

Haldir stretched then slowly released her.

“Yes but I would rather not leave this bed.” He smirked.

“Well, that is easily fixed.”

Annis rolled off the bed and retrieved the plate she had prepared earlier from the kitchen. Upon reentering the bedroom, she looked at Haldir who was stretched out laying on his back. She saw the sheen of sweat on his body, her eyes traveling to between his legs and seeing he was still aroused and realized she desired him again. She placed the plate on his stomach and he jumped a little from the coolness of the formed clay. Joining him they fed each other pieces of fruit and soon the feeding led to another and longer lovemaking session.

After, Annis lay in Haldir’s arm, content and happy, she knew from Haldir’s breathing that he had fallen asleep. She closed her eyes and soon joined him, her dreams full of what the future held for her and Haldir.

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Annis awoke first as the sun warmed her face. She stretched and slowly rolled over kissing Haldir gently.

“Morning is here.”

He murmured a little and tried to hide from the sun. Reluctantly, he opened his eyes and smiled to Annis.

“I want to stay here all day, hidden away!” He grumbled as he stretched and got out of the bed.

She laughed and got up too. Annis walked to her wardrobe, grabbed her warden’s outfit and started to dressed. Turning she saw Haldir watching her.

“What are you doing?”

“I am dressing. What does it look like?”

“I did not expect for you to return to duty so soon.”

“I need to do something. I can not just sit here and wait for you to come back.”

“Are you sure you are ready for this?” He said as he completed dressing and moved towards her. “There is no rush for you to rejoin the patrols. No one will fault you for waiting a few more days.”

“I am ready Haldir. I need this. I need to get my life back in order.”

She leant forward and kissed him as he gently stroked her hair.

“Then let us go.”

With that, they both walked out the talan and prepared to face the day as lovers and wardens.