The dark elf felt Anarya's alarm, and as he turned to see if she was alright, he saw a large black figure loom above them. Rûdhchamion's eyes widened in shock at the terrible sight.
He inched silently towards the elf maiden. When he finally reached her, he saw that she was shivering, trying to control her fear. Taking the Khelek from her, he placed the pup on a wide intertwining branch and readied his bow. He saw Anarya do the same and both pride and admiration of this elf lass grew. Untried as she was in the heat of battle, she was of quick mind and had never let her fear overwhelm her.
He placed a hand on her arm and motioned for her to keep still. She inhaled and nodded her understanding. He postioned himself on an adjacent branch, so he could get a better view around them, but kept him hidden among the thick leaves.
The dark ones! There are Dark Shadows! Khelek said through mind speech to the two elves.
Keep calm, little one! Let not your fear betray you, The dark elf answered him.
Rûdhchamion tensed at what the wolf-pup had said. He readied himself for any attacks, keeping alert, saying a silent prayer to Elbereth. He felt Anarya do the same.
They waited as the dark presence seem to surround them. An unearthly fog was rolling in like a small wave, covering the forest floor.
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