I hope you liked the first chapter. You'll have to bear with me if my spelling isn't the best, althought I spell-check every chapter.
Chapter 2: Leaving
It was about three days later that Aragorn would leave for Harad. He had decided to take his Steward, Faramir along, too. There would also be a large, armed escort for protection. The king's council was still wary on the idea of making peace with the Haradrim. Word had gotten around to the people of Minas Tirith and they, too, were wary on the very idea of trying to make peace with some people who had tried to destroy their city and burn their crops and kill their children, but they knew that the king probably knew best.
Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and Faramir stood in the Citadel with their horses, making the final preparations to go. When their horses were all ready, Aragorn and Faramir walked over to their wives, Arwen and Eowyn, who were standing under the beautiful, flowering White Tree. Aragorn wrapped his arms around Arwen and gave her a kiss.
"Aragorn, do be careful." Arwen said, "Do you really think peace can be made with someone so cruel?"
"Remember, loved one, that the Haradrim only joined Sauron out of fear. Now that Sauron is defeated, they may be different." Aragorn explained.
Arwen nodded.
"Good-bye...Im meleth le." she said. (I love you.)
"I love you, too." Aragorn said, kissing her again.
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Faramir walked over to Eowyn, who was on the verge of tears.
"There, there, love. I won't be gone too awful long." Faramir comforted.
"I love you. Please don't leave me. Take me with you." Eowyn pleaded.
"I wish I could, but I can't; it's too dangerous." Faramir said.
"I laugh in the face of danger." Eowyn said.
Faramir chuckled, remembering how she had fought in the War of the Ring.
"Please do me a favor." Faramir said.
"Anything." Eowyn said.
"Take care of the baby." Faramir said, placing a hand to Eowyn's rounded belly.
"Okay." Eowyn whispered, a tear sliding down her cheek.
Faramir wrapped his arms around her and kissed her passionately.
"Don't worry; I'll be back soon." Faramir said, "Don't you worry either." he placed a hand to Eowyn's belly.
"Good-bye." Eowyn whispered.
"Bye, I love you." Faramir said.
Aragorn and Faramir walked over to their horses where Legolas and Gimli were already waiting. They mounted their horses and walked them over to the exit of the Citadel. Aragorn turned around and waved to Eowyn and Arwen. They waved back as he disappeared through the exit...