Author's Note
Hi guys, just lil ol' me again – I would like to add a comment on this fiction, most particularly regarding the second chapter. My most faithful fan has rose a matter to light which I'm gonna clear up, as I may not have made it obvious enough in my writing. So, if anyone found areas out of character for Aragorn of LOTR, I address my reasons below….
Now, first off, I am a 100 Aragorn/Arwen fan! I LOVE those two, and they are my main interest in LOTR. It is rare for me even to suggest them being apart or coupled with anyone else – I really believe Tolkien's creation of their love was incredibly strong, and nothing could break it…. That is until I saw Arwen set off for The Grey Havens in the movie version of 'The Return of the King'. #
We can't deny she had lost hope, though it was for a very brief while, in her life with Aragorn. Elrond had convinced her that there was no future for them, and despite what she wanted to believe and her desire to spend her days with the mortal man whom she loved, she eventually agreed to the notion that there was nothing left in their relationship. However, the second she sees a glimmer of hope in her vision of Aragorn and their son Eldarion as she rides through the Woods, she doesn't need to think twice. Though what she saw was only a possibility, she didn't mind risking it. There was still a chance, no matter how small, and that was enough for her. She galloped back to her home and waited for Aragorn's fate to unravel.
We see that in the movie, but we never get to see Aragorn's view of their relationship – Elrond had also convinced Aragorn to let go of the relationship with Arwen, and though with a heavy heart, he heeded Elrond and broke up with Arwen as he was leaving for the huge quest (with a big chance of death). He had told her to go with her own people, and surely at some stage, he believed that she was going or gone…. On the road to Helm's Deep, Eowyn asked him where he got the Evenstar, and he replied in saying that she was sailing for the Undying Lands with her people. He never stopped loving her, and in this story, that does not change, but what I try to establish is that he might have gave up. Arwen originally left for the Undying Lands, so she had given up hope, and I want to give Aragorn's perspective on it…. If they both gave up, and saw the same vision, I think that creates a stronger bond between them!
Now, since Arwen did attempt to leave (something I was surprised by – I never thought she would), I wanted to make Aragorn act sort of outta character too. He was demented with their Love throughout the whole trilogy – it caused him so much confusion and pain. And even if we are as noble and great as Aragorn, we still all can act a bit off in hard situations, right? So, I expanded on the whole Eowyn situation. At this point, I am SO against Aragorn/Eowyn pairings – even if Tolkien had originally paired them in his early book, I will always only ever see him with Arwen! No excuses…..well, except for mine here! LOL!
Please notice I never said Aragorn felt anything more than fondness for Eowyn. He knew she liked him (that was pretty obvious!) but in writing his thoughts, I never mentioned he returned her feelings in any way, or had planned to. That is unless you read the line;
"He was now ready to leave his bed and see Eowyn".
I deliberately put it in to confuse the reader in a way to make them see Aragron's confusion. You all are unsure of his intentions, just as he is himself (and me!) You can read that line anyway you like. He might have just been going out for a walk and take a glance (he was searching for his pipe if you remember) or, some of you might think he was going out to move on, and act out of character. It may have been premature of him to consider that, but he had already spent months in thinking about Arwen's absence and the end of their love. Back in Rivendell, Arwen was leaving and giving him up, so what would strictly stop him from doing the same?
However, 'The Vision' which gave Arwen hope had done the same for him. All both of them needed was some sort of hint that there is a chance of success in their love. At the moment of the Vision, there was still a chance for them, and the minute they knew that, all was well. The confusion went. Their love would last over the smallest hope, and we all know that it did:-)
I know, I seriously babblin', but I'll rest easy knowing I've explained my mishaps! I really hope that has cleared up any confusion or disappointment any of you may have had – I apologise, and as I continue to write, I continue to learn. Special kiss to RS :-) and to all readers & reviewers (my favourites! LOL!)
Thank you SO much for your time,
Sheila xxxx