[Mattius]

As the full circle of the low winter sun rose above the horizon Mattius took a quick look over his shoulder before ceasing his sprint. He sheathed his white blade and called to the others to stop running. They stood around him with their hands on their knees attempting to catch their breath, especially the hobbits.
"What happened to Calentoliel, Rothalle?" Mattius asked without turning his view from where they had just come.
"I do not know where my sister is or how she is. But since it is day we should search for her." The hobbits agreed but Radagast spoke up against such a move.
"It would be a crime against common sense if we were to go back into the barrow downs. If we get trapped in their at night we would be done for." Endereth sheathed her sword and spoke.
"What do you suggest?" Radagast straightened himself up and looked away in the distance.
"I suggest we go and find the place we were originally trying to get to, an old friend of mine if you must know. He is the master of this land and he will take us to Calentoliel. In fact, I would be surprised if she wasn't at his house by the time we get there!" Mattius looked up.
"Bombadil's house?"
"Very good Mattius," said Radagast impressed, "you have learnt much from the elves of Lorthlorien. Yes Tom Bombadil is the friend of whom I speak and I should think that his house is a mere few hours walk from here. Let us set forth!" Radagast led the way followed by the two excited hobbits. Enderth spoke with Rothalle reasuring her that they would find Calentoliel while Mattius strolled along with Rothalle's horse talking to it softly.