[piosenniel]

Once Daisy had fallen asleep, Angara returned to the deck, where Khelek and Veritas awaited her.

She had stopped briefly by Mithadan's room, but he remained unchanged. Kali was still with him, though he had lain down on the bed next to the man, and slept now. The hobbrim had gently placed one of Mithadan's large hands between his two small ones, hoping in someway to lend warmth and comfort to him.

Once up on deck, she bade the two elves to bring Levanto aboard so that they might begin their planning.

When all were present, Veritas opened the book of nautical charts to the map of Númenor. 'I wish we had a more detailed map.' she said, as the four looked over the chart. 'This gives a good view of the approaches to and dangers in the waters about the island as it is designed to bring a ship safely in to one of the harbors. I can get us there safely with this chart, but once there I do not know the lie of the land.'

'I do not think this is the only map of Númenor we have on board.' said Khelek. 'What of the maps that Pio had. Might she not have one that we might use?'

'Of, course!' said Angara. 'That is what she meant when she asked me to remind Veritas of three things: the map case, her green journal, and the harbor of Eldalondë in the early years.'

Veritas made to leave and fetch the first two items, but the dragon bade her wait a while until Daisy had fully rested.

'What is this Eldalondë?' asked Levanto, once Veritas had seated himself.

'It was a great harbor city on the west of the island,' said Veritas, 'where people would gather to receive the Eldar who had journeyed from Eressëa. For in the early days, there was still much love between the Edain and the Eldar. We can sail the Lonely Star there, though only Khelek and I could go on shore. The others must stay hidden.'

'I will stay hidden,' said Levanto, 'but I want to be put in the water just before we enter the bay.' He pointed to the Bay of Eldanna. 'I will scout the area beneath the waters and gather what information I can for us. There are always hidden ways that can be found beneath the waves if one knows where to look for them.'

'And Veritas,' said Khelek, 'I know you were teaching Daisy to pilot the ship, but you must show me how.The time crystal,also. We must all know as much as possible so that if one falters, another can step in.'

'This is as far as we should go for now in our plans,' spoke the dragon. 'I promised Daisy I would wake her when the planning began. Perhpas we should all eat and then take some rest. Late this afternoon, we can look at Pio's maps and her journal, and make our final plans.'

Levanto returned to the waves, and let the rhythm of their rocking lull him to sleep. The elves returned to their own cabins to rest in their own ways, while Angara flew to the top of the mast and cast her gaze westward.