New update hooray! I decided that Rowan and Vivian should sing, yes sing, in this chapter. I apologize if it's not something you like, but I do love the song. It's called The Parting Glass by Celtic Woman. I felt that since Merry and Pippin get their own song, Rowan and Vivian should as well. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the chapter! I do not own Lord of the Rings or any Celtic Woman songs. Did I spell Minas Tirith correctly? Also...I did put a lot of the movie in the ending and I hope it's okay. I do not own those lines...only Vivian's. Thanks to all those who read, favorite, and/or story alert this fic! It makes my day!

Chapter Ten

Vivian and Rowan faced each other before taking a steadying breath.

"Of all the money, e'er I had,
I spent it in good company,
And all the harm I have ever done,
'Alas it was to none but me.

And all I've done for want of wit,
To memory now I can't recall,
So fill to me the parting glass,
Goodnight and joy be to you all.

So fill to me the parting glass,
And drink a health whate'er befalls,
Then gently rise and softly call,
Goodnight and joy be to you all."

"Of all the comrades that e'er I had,
They're sorry for my going away." Rowan decided to take the line by herself.
"And the sweethearts that e'er I had,
They'd wish me one more day to stay." Vivian smirked as Rowan made a face while she sang.

"But since it fell into my lot,
That I should rise, and you should not,
I'll gently rise and softly call,
Goodnight and joy be to you all.

Fill to me the parting glass,
And drink a health whate'er befalls,
Then gently rise and softly call,
Goodnight and joy be to you all.

"

Rowan bit her lip as both girls took a breath before beginning the final sequence of the song.

"But since it fell into my lot,
That I should rise and you should not,
I'll gently rise and softly call,
Goodnight and joy be to you all.

So fill to me the parting glass,
And drink a health whate'er befalls,
Then gently rise and softly call,
Goodnight and joy be to you all.
Goodnight and joy be to you all!"

The men yelled and clapped for both Rowan and Vivian as they finished their song. It had been Vivian's idea to sing the song as opposed to another lighthearted one. Rowan let out a breath and grabbed her tankard of ale. She wandered over toward where Vivian stood and observed a drinking game. Legolas and Gimli were standing before Éomer, who was describing the rules.

"No pauses, no spills," Éomer stated.

"And no regurgitation," Gimli added and Vivian made a disgusted face.

"Only you would do that," Rowan said to Gimli and he merely smiled.

"So, it's a drinking game?" Legolas inquired. Vivian rolled her eyes.

"Where were you for the past few seconds? Of course it's a drinking game!" Vivian stated and reached for a tankard, but Rowan took it in her stead.

"None for you, ma chère," Rowan stated and handed the tankard to Legolas.

"Last one standing wins," Gimli noted with a laugh and everyone drank.

Vivian watched as Legolas slowly tasted the drink. He took to it well and began drinking more. Rowan paid close attention to Gimli and laughed at Éomer. Every time one of them finished a drink, Éomer was ready with the next one. Gimli suddenly sat up and there was a sound. Rowan took a dramatic side-step and decided to keep her distance. Éomer made a face at Gimli and then met Rowan's gaze. Ale made Gimli very drunk. Legolas, on the other hand, drank it with ease and Vivian continued to cheer for him.

"Oh, it's the dwarves that go swimming…with little hairy women!" Gimli announced and Rowan's eyes widened.

"There's no need to discuss your personal life," Rowan pointed out and Gimli laughed. Then, he burped and Rowan rolled her eyes.

"I feel something," Legolas pointed out and Éomer's brow raised, "A slight tingle in my fingers. I think it's effecting me."

"What did I say? He can't hold his liquor," Gimli said in a slurred voice.

"Look who's talking," Rowan stated and watched as Gimli went cross-eyed and then fell backward.

"Game over," Legolas figured and Vivian laughed.

"Looks like the elf is the better drinker!" Vivian announced and Legolas smiled.

"This is a good life lesson. Never give a dwarf Rohan ale…because they will start shouting profanities," Rowan said to Vivian and the girls began laughing.

"How about you both? Will you be joining in on the drinking?" Éomer inquired and Rowan shook her head profusely.

"I'd rather have a clear head in the morning. Vivian, on the other hand, can't wait to get her hands on the stuff," Rowan explained and sighed.

Vivian merely laughed.

"I guess its okay for right now, so you can drink to your heart's content," Rowan said to Vivian and she shrugged.

"After seeing Gimli, I don't think I'll be able to handle it. I'll just have one…like Rowan here," Vivian said and took a tankard from Éomer.

Merry and Pippin began singing and dancing, so Rowan and Vivian ventured over. They spotted Gandalf and Aragorn across the area and Rowan sighed. Both men were discussing Frodo.

The night progressed and as the celebration died down, Éowyn walked up to the girls with a frown.

"There are too many guests tonight. I've given up my room, but it's not enough. Would you mind sleeping out in the hall with me? The fire will be going," Éowyn stated and Vivian exchanged a look with Rowan.

"Of course we can give up our room. It's no trouble at all," Vivian said and both girls cleared the room of their belongings.

Éowyn, Rowan, and Vivian had fainting couches out in the hall, but Rowan and Vivian couldn't sleep. Vivian sat up and tiptoed outside for fresh air with her cloak wrapped around her shoulders. She found Legolas and decided to join him. Rowan noticed Vivian leaving immediately and then Rowan gave up. She followed Vivian's steps, but saw Éomer out of the corner of her eye. Giving up on following Vivian, she walked out and looked up at the barren sky.

"It's clear out tonight," Rowan observed and Éomer nodded.

"You should be asleep, Lady Rowan," Éomer stated, causing Rowan to roll her eyes.

"Lady Rowan? You can just call me Rowan. I'm not one for titles of that sort," Rowan stated and smiled.

"Then you can call me Éomer," he agreed.

Vivian and Legolas stood out in the cool air. Since neither of them could sleep. Vivian asked about Sindarin. Legolas taught her a few words and as Vivian tried to speak in the same dialect he was raised with, Legolas could see that Vivian had a way about her that made him wonder why she wasn't born an elf. Obviously, she was witty and smart, but it was her graceful manner that caught Legolas. Vivian gazed at Legolas and grinned before looking back up at the stars. After a bit, Aragorn came out to join them.

"Vivian and I couldn't sleep, so we decided to get some air," Rowan pointed out and Éomer nodded.

"You both are very strange," Éomer noted, making Rowan laugh.

"We think you're very strange," Rowan said in return, making Éomer laugh.

"Like my sister has said, you're very reckless, but women of that sort are rare," Éomer said, glancing at Rowan.

"Thanks, I guess," Rowan said with a shrug. As they stood in silence for a bit, Rowan took into account how much taller Éomer was than her. Her head came to Éomer's shoulder and she felt like a midget…or a hobbit for that matter.

"You and Vivian sing very well," Éomer said suddenly.

"I was wondering when I'd hear a comment about our lovely song. We didn't write that song, it belongs to someone else. Besides, it was Vivian's idea and we've been in a singing group for a while," Rowan explained.

"It was a fitting song for the occasion. Has Vivian had many loves?" Éomer inquired and Rowan laughed at the idea.

"Of course not. She's only dated- been in a relationship with two young men. I've known Vivian since we were five. I'll never forget the day we met. Viv was…well, she was playing with this boy who was a year older and he wanted her toy. He pushed her and so I stepped in and pushed him down. He started crying and I've been friends with Vivian ever since. If it came down to it, I'd probably give my life for her. I don't care what Saruman saw for me. I'd gladly die here," Rowan stated and Éomer frowned.

"You shouldn't die. You're too young for that to be your fate. Saruman was only worrying you," Éomer assured her.

"If I'm going to survive in Middle Earth, I need some practice," Rowan urged.

"When there is time, I will gladly teach you," Éomer agreed and Rowan hugged him.

"I'm not in top shape, but if I-" Rowan muttered, but was cut off by a kiss. Éomer had leaned down and kissed her.

In the middle of the kiss, Rowan felt a sharp pain at her skull. She cringed and as Rowan felt her knees buckle, Éomer caught her. Rowan clenched her jaw from the pain, knowing something was amiss.

Legolas turned suddenly and Vivian let out a gasp as he startled her.

"He is here," Legolas said grimly and Aragorn led the way back inside. Vivian followed after and cried out in alarm as Aragorn opened the door.

Gandalf just woke up and Aragorn took the Palantir away. He writhed in pain as Legolas tried to help him. Aragorn let go of it and Vivian ran over to kick it away with her foot like it was a soccer ball. Gandalf then threw a blanket over it and went to Pippin's side, muttering something. Vivian watched in horror as Pippin lay still. She didn't relax until Pippin opened his eyes.

"Success!" Vivian cried out, but received a glare from Gandalf.

"Look at me," Gandalf ordered.

"Gandalf, forgive me," Pippin said quietly.

"Look at me. What did you see?" Gandalf inquired.

"I- a tree. There was a white tree in a courtyard of stone…it was dead," Pippin whispered, "The city was burning."

"Minas Tirith, is that what you saw?" Gandalf wondered furthered.

"I saw-I saw him! I could hear his voice in my head," Pippin stated in panic.

"What about Minas Tirith?" Vivian demanded and Aragorn gave her look to stop speaking.

"And what did you tell him? Speak!" Gandalf demanded. This was of the utmost importance.

"He asked me my name, I didn't answer. He hurt me," Pippin stated.

"What did you tell him about Frodo and the ring?" Gandalf demanded and Pippin's eyes went wide.

"It's a bloody mystery!" Vivian said and rolled her eyes at Pippin's reluctance to answer.

Oh Vivian! :D Is the relationship between Rowan and Eomer going too fast? I can slow it down...also I'm fairly aware of the differance of age between the two and well I just shrugged it off. Rowan is mature for her age lol ALSO is Legolas doing alright? He's taking a slow interest in Vivian and I hope I do him justice.