Alright so I'd like to start with; this is my 1st LOTR story and it is a bit... Experimental for me since I'll be using some new things here. Oh yes... There will me a rated M in a later chapter for em... rape... Nothing serious but I'd like to be safe. That will be only one chapter since I don't really like the subject that much, but thought it'd fit here pretty well.
Alright now that that's done...
I only own the miss spells so if you find them, sorry about that. Also a bit of my own view on their pasts.
CH. 1
Faramir opened his eyes, ready to meet the sun's fist rays, but instead he was greeted by a cold breeze and rain. He quickly got to his feet, unsure of what was happening around him. Last he remembered, he went to sleep in his bed, but now…
He looked around himself, trying to figure out where he was as it poured on him. There were only rocks as far as the eyes can see and every now and then, there'd be a heap of snow so he assumed he was in the mountains. The rest was hard to see through the rain. And that's when a bright light appeared before him.
What is this? Where am I? Faramir asked himself as the light took shape. It was that of a male, but he knew not who. Alas he asked: "Who are you?" his voice shaky.
For a few seconds there was no answer, but then it spoke, voice calm, powerful and, to the Steward, ancient.
"Who am I?" it then chuckled lightly before continuing: "I am no one. The better question is mortal, who you are?"
At that, Faramir was taken aback. "I'm Faramir…" he was clearly confused.
"That is true yes, but also not what you are. There is more to a name than simply letters. You would do well to remember that, Faramir," the light let the name roll from its tongue.
"What is that supposed to mean?" the male asked opened eyed. Now he was curious.
"Hear me mortal!" its voice rose. "You must fight it! Do not let it take over, for if you do, all is lost! You mustn't surrender to the darkness, not matter how much it would ease your pain!"
With that, it stated fading, and Faramir was left there, mouth wide open and head full of questions. But before he could utter another word, something caught his eye.
It was a dark shadow, seemingly floating in the air. When he narrowed his eyes to see it better, he noticed it was more than one. There was many of them and all coming his way.
What are those? he asked in his head. There was something inside of him, telling him to run, hide or fly, whatever it took to get away from those shades.
But no matter how much his mind told him to run, his body wouldn't move an inch. Before he knew it, the shadows surrounded him.
"Thissss one…" one of them said, voice high pitched and slow.
"Burn… He will burn," another said in the same voice. At that a third quickly flew to him.
Once he was just a few inches away, he could feel chills up his spine and couldn't breathe. He stood there, eyes and mouth gasped open and not even a moment later, the shadow in front of him started vanishing its way into his mouth and nose holes.
It was as if he was breathing it in, when in fact it was the shade forcing its self into his body. He started choking from the lack of oxygen and fell to his knees, trying to get some air into him.
When the shadow was fully gone, he greedy sucked in the cold air. His vision started to blur his head started ponding.
"Burn!" the other shadows called and then, he could feel something hot on his arms. At first he thought it was nothing, but when he looked down, he saw his arms were on fire.
Again, the air was caught in his throat as he looked at himself, seeing he was whole on fire.
But before he could scream, shout or do anything, he shot up into a sitting position, covered in cold sweat and taking deep breaths.
It took him a few seconds to realize he was in his bed chambers in Gondor and that he was not in fact, on fire. The Steward ran a hand over his face and took a few calming breaths.
"That dream… It was the same as before… when Boromir went to look for Isildur's Bane, the Sword that was broken and the Halfling. It was a vision…" he said to himself and looked at the window.
It was still early in the morning, but he knew he had to get ready. Aragorn will be holding a council today with a 'special guest' which he didn't want to share with Faramir.
"It will be a surprise for you and the other nobles," he recalled the King saying.
With a sigh, he stood up and started changing into his formal clothes.
All in all, it took a good hour and a half for all the members to assemble in the throne room, but even then, the seat to the Kings left was empty. That made the nobles started whispering here and there, as most wanted to get this over with.
Aragorn, who sat at the head of the table, sighed and said: "The meeting will begin when our last member arrives. Until then, try and be patient."
Elessar took a deep breath and looked to his right where he saw Faramir looked at him with a curious look. "Don't try asking me. I already told you you'll have to wait like everyone else," he smiled as the Steward gave a look of mock disappointment.
"I just wish this to be over as soon as possible…" the younger male sighed.
Yes, in truth, both Aragorn and Faramir hated these meetings. It was slowly driving them crazy with the paperwork and everything.
And since they were both Rangers, it was all the more torturing to have to just sit inside while the world outside called for them.
It even got as bad that Aragorn slipped out of the castle at night and returned two days later, covered in dirt, blood and carried a wild boar on his back.
The Queen Arwen gave him an ear full but he still says it was worth it.
A few minutes more of waiting, and there was shouting heard from outside the room. It had most of the members worried a bit, yet Strider smiled.
"Out of my way! I'm already late!" came a yell just next to the door.
"I-I'm sorry Sir but there-there's a meeting inside and no o-one is allowed to en-enter," the guard spoke shakily.
He was just new to this job and only knew his orders. He didn't want to be relived of this duty just yet.
"Yes I know, I'm one of the members! Ugh, forget this!" was the last thing they heard before the large double doors swung open and a lone figure walked in.
Everyone expect Aragon and Faramir seemed shocked and surprised but the second the new comer entered the room, Elessar stood up and walked to him.
Faramir too felt a sudden change and he knew this might not be such a boring meeting after all.
The 'guest' smiled as he saw the King make his way to him and said: "Hail King Aragorn! My deepest apologies for being later. My guard squad got caught in a pool of mud. They told me to keep going as to not be too late."
The two clasped their hands like warriors before the former Ranger said: "Fear not my friend. You are not late, we are merely early."
A moment later, the guard from the gate came in and got on one knee before his highness.
"My L-Lord! I am very sorry for not being able to prevent this."
The elder man just smiled and said: "Do not worry, this is no incident. He is out honored guest. All hail King of Rohan – Eomer!" he turned to the council members and they all quickly bowed their heads.
As for the door keeper, he practically hit his head on the ground as he stuttered: "M-my lord! My most sincere apologizes! Am I m-most new here and had no idea! I-If I had known I-" but he was stopped by the new arrived male putting his hand on the boys shoulder.
"It is alright. But do try and know who you are talking to," he smiled as the boy quickly nodded, bowed and returned to his post, the doors closing behind him.
"He's a good man," he told the other King as they made their way to the table.
"Eomer!" came a shout and the said male looked at the person who spoke it.
"Faramir!" he called back, a smile on his face as he embraced his brother-in-law.
"How are you?" they both asked simultaneously and laughed.
"Ah I am just glad to be away from my own council members. They are far too unbearable," the King explained and sat next to Strider.
"Well now that everyone is here, let us start," one of the members said as the meeting started.
Well that's the 1st chapter… Hope you liked it and if you did, tell me =3 Anyway, I'm not sure how long this will be, but I'll try my best to update every week at least 1 or 2 like usually with my stories.
