[Earendil Halfelven]

Two days later, Turthôl still waited tables while awaiting his companions. He now had enough money to buy a lot of supplies, plus a little extra. He decided that he couldn't wait any longer. He must go out and find the company. After the inn closed for the night, Turthôl went to the stables, saddled his newly bought horse, and headed out into the night in the direction of the Downs.
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He had been riding for three hours west of Tharbad. He did not see the company, but he felt that they should be near. He was only a few days ahead of them.

Suddenly, in the darkness ahead, Turthôl glimpsed a few specks of light. They were the specks of camp fires. He hoped it was them. He rode forward cautiously. As he grew closer, he glimpsed the shadows of those that sat around the fires, but he was too far to distinguish anybody.

"Halt, rider. Do not ride any closer," came a voice out of the gloom. He recognized the voice as that of a female elf.

"Enien, still keeping watch? Your a vigilant sentry," Turthôl called out.

A shaped stepped over.

"Turthôl? Is it you?" Enien said.

"Yes, its me. You guys have been taking too long so I decided to come out and find you." he said with a laugh.

"Bless the Valar, your safe! Everyone has been worried," she said. "Especially Rangar..."

Turthôl dismounted. "How is he? Is he alright?" he asked.

"Yes. He's still wounded but he's doing fine." she replied.

"Take me to him. Quick! I have ill news. My journey wasn't all in vain," he said.

"Ok, follow me," Enien said.

He followed her into the camp. He was glad that they were alright. On the way, he passed by Wren, who was laying on the ground and staring into the sky. She saw them approach and as she recognized him, Turthôl said, "Hello Wren. Nice to see your well."

Then he faded back into the dark as he went to see Rangar.

He was glad to see his friend good and well.
Turthôl shook him awake.

"Sorry to wake you, old friend, but I have some news." Turthôl said.