"Ai," cried the Elf in pain.
"Sorry," replied the Dwarf for the thirtieth time of the day.
"If this goes on any longer, I will not be able to stand," complained the Prince.
"Let me be your sparring partner," offered the Man who could no longer bear watching the Elf he liked get clobbered by Gimli.
Legolas blushed and nodded. Soon, the Man was practicing with the Elf and Haldir had taken the Prince's place with the Dwarf. The golden Elf was slightly apprehensive when he saw the Guardian of Lòrien. He knew the archer would recognize him; but when Haldir winked and smiled mischievously at him, he knew the older Elf was here to help and would not betray his secrets.