A/N- Hey guys! Not much to say really so just enjoy!

WalkingInDarkness737- Thank you so much for the review. It's made me feel really good about the story since I've had my doubts every once in a while. Now my biggest doubt is how well I'll do with the facts since I'm mostly going off the movie… thanks again!

"The beacons are lit! The beacons are lit!" Aragorn yelled, running into the golden hall. Aletha was sitting in Theodred's lap on a bench as everyone waited in silence. It had been three days since the secret wedding. For those three days Theodred and Aletha remained together, much to Lord Malik and Lord Cowlin's displeasure. Whenever the lords of Rohan were able to separate the pair, they would shove Lady Calista in Theodred's face. These rare times never lasted long for the couple were like magnets and would find each other quickly. Aletha had figured out the council member's plan, but realized that Calista was an innocent pawn and befriended the girl.

"And Rohan will answer!" Theodred said. Some people smiled while others frowned, but everyone rushed to prepare for the battle. Theoden started yelling orders which were quickly followed through.

By mid-day the warriors were ready and started the journey to the mountains where the men of Rohan would gather. On the way there, Aletha rode next to Theodred and Aragorn. "Are you going to fulfill your destiny now, Aragorn?"

"Aye, I will." Aragorn answered.

"You miss her." Aletha observed. Aragorn said nothing and looked forward with glassy eyes. "You will be together again."

"I am afraid that is no longer true. Arwen is sailing to the undying lands with her people." Aragorn answered grimly.

"Your love is too strong to keep you apart. I am sorry Uncle, but you will see I am right this time." Aletha reached over and patted Aragorn's shoulder and just received a smile from Aragorn.

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As Theoden and the company rode through the encampment, Aletha pulled Snowy back slightly. She continued to the top of the mountain with everyone else. When they reached the top of the mountain, the tents were already set up and a few men were sitting about the camp. Aletha tied snowy up for the night when two hands wrapped around her waste. "Why did you ride behind me, my queen?"

"Because I am your queen, but the people do not know that yet. They need to be focused on the war, not who the woman riding quite closely to their Prince is." Aletha said, wrapping her arms around Theodred's neck.

"And what will they think of the woman in my arms who I am kissing passionately?"

"Well, considering you haven't kissed this woman passionately yet, I would not know." Aletha smiled. Theodred returned the smile before leaning down and capturing Aletha's lips with his. When they finally broke apart Aletha slowly opened her eyes. "Hm, no one is saying anything."

"That is because no one saw." Theodred grinned.

"Well, someone must have seen us at some point at the Golden Hall."

"Why?"

"The maids have been talking. They don't know that we are married, but they are gossiping about how close we are."

"Well, are you still messing up your bed?"

"Of course… but it's not like we act as though we hate each other." Aletha said with a dramatic eye roll. Theodred laughed, but nodded in agreement.

"Theodred! Aletha! I know you are back there!" Legolas shouted from behind the bushes. Theodred smiled and Aletha groaned as she leaned into her husband. "I heard both of you moving!"

"I hate the hearing elves have been graced with." Aletha muttered.

"Heard that too!"

"We're coming you damn elf." Aletha growled as she walked out from behind the bush. Theodred had been trying to stop smiling and was failing miserably. "What is so important that you had to come bother us?"

"Lord Elrond is here." Aletha's eyes went wide and Theodred stood up a little bit taller. "He is speaking with Aragorn currently and Aragorn will probably go searching for the men of the mountain for aid."

"That is crazy!" Theodred said. "If there are men in the mountains they are ghosts and traitors! They'll never help and will probably kill Aragorn on the spot."

"Let us hope that that is not the case."

The trio rushed over to Theoden's tent, but Legolas excused himself to ready his horse. They waited patiently outside until Aragorn came out with determination in his eyes. "You are leaving?" Aragorn did not answer, but looked down at Aletha with sad eyes. "Be careful Uncle, we will be waiting for your safe return." Aletha wrapped her arms around Aragorn in a farewell hug for a few seconds before stepping back.

"You were right. Arwen has not left me yet." Aragorn whispered, hope seeping into his voice.

"I told you so." Aletha smiled. Aragorn and Theodred gripped each other's forearms before Aragorn left to prepare for his detour. The couple followed him as Eowyn said her good-bye after questioning him. Finally, Legolas and Gimli joined him before the mountain.

As the three members of the fellowship left, comments were made of how the men were hopeless. For why else would the King of Men leave? Luckily Theoden stepped in and quieted everything before retiring for the night. Theodred and Aletha followed Théoden's example and let for their separate tents. Aletha waited anxiously for the last of the men to fall asleep before she snuck into Theodred's tent. She stripped her clothes and slid under the pelts with her husband.

"I'm surprised you are risking our secret." Theodred said.

"I can't sleep without you next to me anymore." Aletha confessed. Theodred pulled Aletha closer together and cupped her body with his.

"We need to sleep this night, my love. We leave for Gondor in the morning." Theodred said as e held Aletha's warm, naked body to him.

"I know… wait, we? You mean you are going to let me fight?"

"I can only change your marital status, not your personality. Just promise me you will be careful."

"I shall be as careful as I can be while fighting in a war, but you shall only have this promise if you promise as well."

"I do, my love. I promise to come back to you."

"And I promise you that I shall be standing by your side when this is over." Aletha kissed Theodred before resting her head on his folded arm and falling asleep.