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Rated T just to be safe.

Starting Out

Faramir left the kings study at a brisk pace and did not stop until he reached his apartments. Closing the door he leaned against it with a sigh. Tomorrow was going to be a long day, and dawn would come quickly.

Faramir was a bit shocked to see the king not only already in the stable but grooming and saddling his horse. 'I will never understand him' Faramir thought as he approached the king.

"Ah, Faramir, good morning. Did you sleep well?" Aragorn asked as he tightened the girth strap on Roheryn's saddle.

Faramir bowed to the king then headed towards His horse Nahar (I can't remember his horses name. If anyone knows please let me know) "I slept well sire, and you"

Aragorn sighed at Faramirs formality, I seemed that this trip was either going to draw them together or kill them. "I slept well. And please call me Aragorn. All of this formality will drive us to distraction if it persists."

"Yes sir" Faramir finished saddling Nahar while Aragorn resisted the urge to throttle the Steward. 'Will nothing get through to him' Aragorn though as he led Roheryn out of the stables.

Half an hour after daybreak the two ex-rangers entered the mane road and headed towards Ithilien.

As they road in silence Faramir tried to peace together the conversation he overheard between the king and queen, and thought on what the future might hold.


Nahar was the white horse of the Vala Oromë

I really appreciate the reviews and I plan on staying as close to the books as possible but for the purpose of my story I will probably stray from the book.

Special thanks to lindahoyland for pointing out that I should list the story as AU and for reminding me about Gandalf leaving 2 weeks after Aragorn's wedding.

Please review and if you have any suggestions I would be happy to hear them.