[VanimaEdhel]

Menelduliniel and Estelarion walked into the kitchen. A few moments later, Poppy followed them, looking a bit startled at their sudden decision. The two women shivered a bit at the strewn bodies on the floor: an Elf, a Human, and an Orc. The fact that such enemies were forced to physically lay together for all eternity gave the room an uncomfortable feeling.

The two Elves looked around the kitchen, finding nothing of use. Estelarion longingly looked at one of the meat cleavers that was left in the kitchen, but Menelduliniel nodded that he should not touch it. He was reminded of the danger of touching various objects in the castle and decided that it would probably be best if he did not touch anything without purpose.

The three wandered around the kitchen, until they heard a noise outside in the Inner Courtyard. The three ran to the open doorway and made their way to the Inner Courtyard.

All of them gasped as they saw the scene in the Inner Courtyard. Poppy was about to run, but Estelarion pulled her back quickly.

"Do not interfere with Mithrandir. We can do nothing that he cannot. It would be best to stay here."

Menelduliniel looked at Estelarion with a puzzled expression. "We should aid him," she said, simply.

Estelarion looked at Menelduliniel and said, assuringly, "There is nothing we can do to help Mithrandir. This does not involve Orcs, Menelduliniel. It involves a force even beyond our ability. Although I cannot see them, I sense strong spiritual presence out there. And there is great anger too. I feel that we would only hinder Mithrandir if we were to step in. We were merely here to look for the deed. None of us know enough of what these shades can do to be able to combat them if need be. We are wholly dependant on their good will. I propose that we try to stay within their good graces, as we will be useless if they begin to feel scorn for us."

Menelduliniel looked down at Poppy, who nodded, sadly, the Estelarion made sense. The three quietly made their way back into the kitchen, praying to Eru that Mithrandir would have the strength to combat the spirits that seemed to have turned.

Once back inside the kitchen, Menelduliniel felt a tug at her sleeve.

"What shall we do now?" Poppy asked, looking up at the Elf.

Menelduliniel stood, debating in her mind for a minute, then, giving a jolt that startled her two companions, she spoke her mind.

"I cannot stay here. If Gandalf needs help, I will aid him," she said, giving Estelarion a look that dared him to contradict her decision. As he remained silent, she carried on, "Mithrandir asked us to come to aid him, and I intend to give him my assistance in any means possible. I will do it at any expense."

With that, Menelduliniel walked to the Inner Courtyard.

"No, Menelduliniel!" Estelarion hissed, pulling her back, but Menelduliniel struggled to go on. Suddenly, she froze. It seemed that those in the courtyard she could see not involved in the mental competition going on had spotted her. She wondered how they would be greeted.

Poppy came up beside the two Elves, as they wondered what would happen, now that they had been seen by a few...