[Amanaduial the archer]

"We must press on."

Nuhrive cursed silently. No! If they went again, she was going to have no chance to get away again! Surely others of her kind should be coming after her, if she could only get to them. I mean, they would be coming, wouldnt they...

Nuhrive shook her head, telling herself not to be so stupid. But to get to them (They would be there, she told herself fiercely) she had to get away again.

She didnt even think about it this time. They were all picking up their burdens, preparing to leave, to go east where...well, she had no idea what would happen to her then. As they were getting up, one easterling came over, pulling her to her feet and, spinning her around, he began to untie her arms; Ru-Sahn had insisted they would be going to slowly if she kept stumbling, and he was adamant someone was following them- something Nuhrive was counting on. She felt the ropes loosen around her wrists. Her fingers were clasped to form a hard knot of fingers and she hit backwards with this knot fast. The easterling doubled up as she hit a very sensitive spot. Without a seconds hesitation, she ran.

Hearing the easterling shout, having got his breath back, she turned her head, still running. She caught Nura's eyes. Her brothers hand was tight on her shoulder, but she wasnt even trying to run. Tears gleamed in her eyes. Nuhrive wished she had a chance to say sorry, or at least goodbye. As it was she could only hope the girl would take a chance, and maybe run after her...

Turning she put her head down and sprinted into the trees. But after a few minutes she was tiring, despite the adrenaline pumping in her veins. She knew she couldnt keep going for long. Taking in a deep breath, she yelled, calling some of the familiar names from Lorien, whos owners she hoped would be coming after her.

"Feadhros! Sultir! Harlon!" She didnt know what made her call the fools name, but she didnt have time to muse on it as she continued running, now tiring. She knew the easterlings were gaining on her and this time she just yelled meaninglessly, as loud as she could, as she felt hands close around her waist.

"Nooooooooo!"