Title:By Chance

Author: Haldirsbaby

Beta:balrog

Rating: NC-17

Disclaimer:I do not own any of Tolkien's Character or World. Just borrowed for a little fun in the sack. No monies being made. All Ocs are mine.

Timeline:Before the War of the Ring

Characters: Haldir/OFC, Galadriel/Celeborn

Genres:AU. General, Romance

Warnings: graphic sex, descriptive sex

Summary: Lendia is an elleth that no one seems to like. She is shy, ignored by males, and feels no one loves her. Until one night comes along the love of her life.

Chapter One

Lendia stood and watched as all the happy couples paired for the night's dancing. The festivities marked the first comings of spring but for the life of her, she could not fathom why she came. In all of her thousand years of life, no one noticed her: she was shy, plain, and had unusual looks for an elleth. No elf had ever caught her eye but one; the infamous March Warden of Lothlorien.

Haldir was known far and wide for his dangerousness, his arrogance and his down right snobbery. But he was the most sought after ellon in all the three elven realms so were his brothers. Women and elleths alike flocked to them. Haldir was the worst of them. A new female went to his bed every night. You would think that by now he would have found his mate for life but he did not.

Lendia was so ignored that sometimes even her parents would forget she was in the room which was sad. She stood watching as all those dancing couples twirled around the clearing. Laughter could be heard throughout the clearing and merriment reigned the night. She had had enough. She soon sat at the table and began to drink the fine elven wine hoping to numb the pain of loneliness.

The Lord and Lady stood watching their subjects dance. Lendia learned long ago to never make eye contact with the lady because if you did she would try and make you cheerful and tonight Lendia did not want that. She had grown accustomed to being ignored. This was not a night to be happy, but to be alone as usual. She sat silently staring at her goblet. Her vision was starting to blur a little but getting drunk and burying her sorrow was her main goal. Just as she downed her last sip, someone approached her.

Lendia looked up to find a sight that shocked even her. The Lady of the woods stood beside her and was starting to sit down. Lendia gulped and nervously smiled up at her.

"My lady, how are you this night?" she asked.

"Lendia, I could not help but notice that you are not dancing this evening. Why not?" she asked sweetly. Lendia like everyone else knew when the lady was looking into her mind. No one could hide from it.

"Well, I cannot say that I am much good for dancing tonight, my lady. But no one has asked me to," Lendia said truthfully.

"Lendia, I know what is in your heart. There are plenty that would dance with you if you would be more approachable," she said looking out to the crowd.

"More approachable, my lady, no disrespect, but I could stand here naked and no one would notice me," she said pouring herself some more wine. The lady chuckled.

"Child, there is one that would approach you if he knew you were interested. He has noticed you many times but felt you would run from him," the lady said patting her arm.

"I have someone interested in me? But why? Not even my own parents notice me or my brothers. I am not as beautiful as the other elleths. I am shaped differently; my hair is not as brilliant." Lendia paused the said a little curious, "Who is this elf?"

"Lendia, I never lie. And your parents do notice you. I have spoken to them many times. They are very proud of you, your healing and teaching talents," she said.

"Really? They have never told me this. Who is this person you speak of my lady?" Lendia asked.

"Tonight it shall be revealed. I will send him to you. You will find that this match is suitable," she said standing to leave.

"Where will we meet up at?" Lendia asked starting to feel tipsy.

"By chance you shall meet. You will know when," she said turning to leave.

Lendia looked at the lady as she returned to Lord Celeborn. Lendia poured herself another goblet of wine then another.

The night went on and she kept drinking. She watched as Haldir danced with one elleth after another, each making her feel even more inadequate. Every one he danced with was prettier than the next. 'How could she even compete with them?' she thought. Haldir looked happy. Rumil and Orophin danced with their partners. Even the Lord and Lady's grandsons danced. No one seem to notice her.

Lendia decided she had enough. She felt the tears threatening to come so she stood up and felt herself sway a little; her vision was blurred slightly. She steadied herself, then continued to walk and staggered out of the clearing slowly. All she needed to do was to fall flat on her face. Who was she kidding; if she did no one would notice.

She felt a pair of eyes watch as she left.

Galadriel saw her leave but also noticed that another watched the poor elleth. She noted the concern on his face for the girl and her safety. Yes indeed she would send him to her. "You will get to be with her in due time, young one, be patient,' she said to them.

Haldir had stopped dancing and noticed the shy, young elleth walking from the clearing, staggering from too much drink. He was concerned for her as he watched her stumble a little then regain her steps. 'Why is she so sorrowful?' he thought.

Many times he had seen her around, dodging to get out of others way and sitting by herself at gatherings not wanting contact with others. Truth was she intrigued him. He had spent countless hours looking for someone that would tell him things about her. No one seemed to notice who she was. He soon found out from a few overheard conversations that she was a teacher and a healer.

It was just a few weeks prior he had found out her name. The ones that spoke of her was making derogatory remarks about her. They were some of his wardens that later he had to reprimand them for the horrible things they said about her. Now here she was leaving just as he was getting ready to ask her for a dance.

Lendia staggered through the woods and realized that she was lost. She had no idea where she was going. Her vision was blurred and her judgment was clouded. She knew she was not going to make it home to night. Not far from her was the water fall retreat. she decided to go and wash her face and gather her bearings.

She reached the waters edge and knelt down to splash the cool moonlight water to her face. She stopped to see her reflection looking back at her. She started to speak to it.

At the gathering, Galadriel had reached out to Haldir's mind and bade him to follow her.

"Haldir, go to her. I know what is in your heart and hers. Go to her. You will find her at the waterfall's edge. Go."

Haldir stood there for a moment thinking on what the lady had said. He whispered "My lady, I will do it, but afraid she will run from me."

"She may resist you at first but she is in pain. Talk to her."

Haldir answered her" My lady what will I say to her. Her heart is troubled. She may fear me."

"Haldir, she does not fear you. She is weary of the loneliness in her heart. tell her how you feel."

Haldir did not question the lady. He walked slowly out of the clearing and toward the waterfall. He thought on what he would say to the girl. He soon reached the clearing where the waterfall was and stopped to watch her. The girl was knelt by the waters edge and talking to reflection. What he heard her say shocked him.

Lendia spoke to her reflection. "Why would anyone want you? You are plain, too shy, your looks are horrible. Not even you own parents or siblings know you are alive. Haldir doesn't even notice you are alive. I hate you!"

Lendia began to sob loudly. Her tears were interrupted when she heard a noise behind her.

Haldir had heard enough. How could she feel this bad? He wanted to console her to tell her how beautiful he thought she was. He stepped forward not watching and stepped on a twig. He watched as the girl looked in his direction.

"Who is there!" She said still crying. "Is it not bad enough to be ignored but to be watched and then made fun of later?"

Haldir stepped out in to the moonlight. He slowly walked over to her. She looked up in shock to see him standing there.

"March Warden, what are you doing here?" she asked in horror.

"I was sent to fetch you. Lendia that is your name is it not?" he said silkily.

"How long have you been standing there?" she asked blushing through her tears. the thought that he had heard her ranting embarrassed her.

"I was there long enough to hear you talking to yourself." he said honestly.

Lendia quickly looked away to keep from meeting his eyes. She wiped away the tears that fell from her eyes. She felt him kneel beside her on the ground.

"Lendia, What is wrong? Why are you here so far from the city?" he asked curiously.

"I was walking home and got lost. I strayed to far from the path." she said scooting away from him. He sat way to close for her comfort.

Haldir observed her silently and watched as a tear slid from her eye. He reached up and gently wiped it away. Lendia felt his touch and pulled away. Haldir persisted and rested his finger on her chin and turned her to face him. Lendia refused to look him in the eyes. "Lendia, why are you so sad? Why do you cry?" he asked quietly.

She looked up and saw sincerity in his eye but still did not believe that he was actually talking to her. His crystal blue eyes sparkled in the moonlight. She blushed under his gaze. The wine was affecting her and she spoke up.

"Why are you worried about it? Aren't you going to tease me and run like all the other ellons in the realm?" She asked a little rudely. She felt sorry immediately after saying that but looked at him.

"What would make you think I would run? I do not run from things so easily." he said shortly.

"Everyone does. Have you not heard that I am a joke to elvendom?" she spat irritated.

Haldir stared at her in disbelief. How could this beautiful elleth be so down on herself like that? He softened his tone a little. "I do not think you are joke, but misunderstood. I know how that is." he said glancing at her.

"You know what it is like to be in my shoes? How is that? She asked sarcastically.

"I myself am a little different than most of our kin. I mean my shoulders are broader than most, my nose is shaped differently. Does that make me a joke too? He asked trying to make a clear point.

Lendia sat taking in this information. She had always loved and admired the way he looked. He was handsome, a skilled warrior, and very well respected. She looked up at him. He was staring at her as if waiting for an answer.

"No, but that still does not tell me anything. Besides you are a male, I am female, things are different for us." she spat back. The wine was still in system and was now starting to affect her speech a little. She started to stand. As she stood she felt a little dizzy. Haldir quickly stood beside her seeing how unsteady she was. With the effects of the wine and him near, she was shaking.

"Lendia, how much have you had to drink?" he asked concerned.

"Enough to kill ….Kill the pain." she said stuttering a little.

"Pain? What pain? Are you okay?" he asked worried.

She looked at him in horror at what he asked her. How could he be so bold? She became furious. She turned from him stalking off in the other direction to get away from him. He was being arrogant and cruel she thought. Toying with her. Pretending that he cared about her. She was not a fool and will not be made out as one. She soon got to the path as Haldir caught up with her. He reached out and grabbed her arm and tried to spin her to face him. In that motion she lost her footing and nearly hit the ground. He caught her.

As soon as he caught her she broke away from him. "Thank you but please do not touch me again." she said maliciously.

Haldir stood back stunned as the elleth took off running again. He debated for only a few second and then went after her. He was tired of this and it needed to end. He understood why the Lady had sent him after her. She had known of his attraction to this girl and knew he would not give up on her. He ran as fast as his elven feet would carry him. He had her in his sight. Her silver blonde hair was flying in the wind as she ran she was heading toward the city.

He finally caught up with her. He reached out and grabbed her by the waist. This caused them both to fall to the ground. Haldir was on top of her he raised up and flipped her onto her back. She started to fight him. She kicked and slapped at him. He grabbed her hands in mid slap. "Lendia, stop! All I am trying to do is talk to you. Why are you running from me?" he spat out in a gruff tone.

"Get off me Haldir of Lorien. The Lord and lady would not approve of you doing this!" she screamed out. He sat on her legs to keep them from moving, but she still struggled against him.

"I will not get off until you explain to me what pain. I think the lord and lady would not say anything to me. You sulk around here in this realm with a sorrow in your heart for no reason. Now tell me. What pain?" he said calming down. Lendia looked up at him, tears were spilling down her face, and she soon stopped fighting him.

"The pain of knowing that no one wants me or ever will. That includes the one that has held my heart for so long." she said starting to sob underneath him. Finally he had gotten her to start to speak her heart. That was a break through. He slowly started to get off her but still held her hands in his. He held his grip tight.

Haldir's heart panicked upon hearing that her heart belonged to someone else. He had hoped that one day that she would want him as bad as he wanted her. That is what he hoped by taking on this task tonight. He looked at her, she was crying. "Who is this ellon and I shall speak to him? He probably does not know how you feel," Haldir offered. Secretly he truly did not want to know. She looked up at him stunned.

"I shall not say his name. He is one that is attracted to more beautiful creatures. I would not be what he wants," she said wiping her tears from her eyes. She looked at him then turned her head. Haldir let go of her hands when he was convinced she would not run from him again. He moved closer to her and turned her to face him. His features softened.

"Then he is not worthy of the most beautiful, talented, and unique of all the elleths in this realm, one that I would give everything to have for my own. To claim as mine for all time." he said low and breathlessly. He was so close he could smell her scent. It was like apples and spices in the fall. The smell intoxicated him.

When he said this her eyes shot to his. Her gaze pierced his. The emotion behind them told him everything. He then knew whom she spoke of. His eyes searched hers for confirmation of it. She quickly turned her head to the opposite direction. "Who is he Lendia?" he asked again. He wanted to hear her say it.

"You" she whispered not looking at him. His heart fluttered wildly in his chest. He could not believe his ears. This shy, beautiful creature loved him. How could he have not caught on sooner? The way she fought with him and tried to push him away, even leave after seeing him with the other elleths. She must have thought him selfish and self centered. He was far from that.

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