The Blue Mountains

[Auriel Haevasawen]

Radagast hoped the young Ranger did not see into his heart. He spoke the truth when he said that he believed her still alive. He felt her pulse as he did all living creatures but to be so definate, so strong. Radagast knew that was merely an act. He knew not where she was or how he could help her. He had failed them all on the Downs. Perhaps this was his trial. Perhaps it was the responsibility of Radagast the Brown, the shame of the Istari to find her. He looked into the flames that flickered brightly in the hearth, his back to the company. Deep and troublesome thoughts chased each other through his mind.