[Amanaduial the archer]

Kane stood, holding Melcildir still. His outward composure was calm and cool as ever, but inside he was panicking. Why did they have to do this? Why couldnt they have just hidden?

He caught Jerikas eyes and she shrugged slightly. She didnt look as calm as him, and he was sure she was panicking inside as well. Well, this was a brilliant situation to be in...

A cry from up the hillside alerted Kane and both the elves and easterlings looked up immediately. Despite their best efforts, the swift immediate action told Kane that the elves were just as edgy as himself and Jerika. But up the hillside he saw a figure half running, half scrambling away, followed by a second. He peered closely at the first figure and swore under his breath. Findorak! That mangy coward had stayed hidden! He hadnt even tried to do anything, he'd just left Jerika and Kane in this position. His panick turned to outrage, the back again as everyone returned to their usual positions.

"It is Telpeheled." One of the elves muttered to another. "He is hurt, I will go after him-" The elf stepped forward a few paces, then stopped as Melcildir gave small cry as Kanes dagger poked him sharply in the side.

"Back to where you were, elf." Kane hissed. The elf didnt move, but at least he was no longer trying to go after the elf, Telpeheled, or something like it. But Kane was sick of this position and it was destroying his nerves. It seemed the elves felt the same.

"What is it that you want?" Kane looked at the elf, his face a few centimetres from Kanes own. The young elfs worried eyes showed Kane that he was indeed feeling the same as Kane. The easterling didnt answer. Mainly because he had no idea what he wanted. He did almost feel sorry for this young elf though. I wonder how old he is...?

But another of the elves had heard Melcildirs question and repeated it, louder, so all could hear. "Yeah, what is it that you want, easterling?"

Kane caught Jerikas eye, but it seemed she had no idea either. The elf who had asked the second time was almost smiling at Kanes hesitation. They had to think of a plan soon....