[Orofaniel]

The elves walked as the day grew dim. They had passed Ost-in-Edhil for about four days ago. After they had passed the city they turned westwards and passed a large marsh. They were now turning south towards Tharbad. Since they had been walking fast they would soon be seeing Tharbad there, ahead of them.

~*~

"Where should we get our horses from?" Firiel asked Tanroth as they were walking.

"Hopefully we will come across some good men that will give us horses." Tanroth answered slowly.

"But isn't the city...deserted?" Firiel asked again. Tanroth looked at her and nodded.

"That is what they say, my friend. But I do believe that there are some people left. We just have to count on them." Tanroth said looking forwards. Then he turned and told the other elves that they had to fasten their speed.

Erfalas, and Erkaliel rushed over at Tnaorth's side. Then afterwards Solondil and Imthôlion came.

After they had been walking a few more miles someone suggested that they should take a short break. There weren't much disagreement on this one, so they took as short break befroe continuing. No one said anything for a long time, before Tanroth announced that he knew theses roads and that if he wasn't completely wrong, they would reach Tharbad within a day.

But since the darkness was soon creeping over them he thought that they should make a camp for the night. And if they were lucky they would reach Tharbad the next evening. Everyone was very pleased to hear thi, and it made a very merry atmosphere in the camp.

~*~

The next morning they woke earlier than the sun. They wanted to start walking as quickly as possible.

They continued the road southwards knowing that they would reach Tharbad in the evening they walked with great haste. They didn't allow themselves to take a break this day, until they had come to Tharbad.

Firiel like the thought of getting themselves horses. Everyone did. It meant that there would be no more hurting legs and they wouldn't have to take so many breaks as they had done in the passed. It would also quicker, and they would pass more miles within shorter time than now.

~*~

"Tharbad, my friends...." Tanroth said suddenly. He was now pointing. The elves looked up and realized that Tharbad was there, right in front of them.

The town looked deserted indeed, but it didn't matter, because they were there. Finally. Friel could hear some of the elves laughing behind her as they went through the gates.