Title: Dawn
Author: Dreamiflame
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Tolkien Estates own all characters.
Notes: Set during King Elessar's visit to the borders of the Shire, post-RotK.

Birdsong and sunlight filtered through the trees. Rosie stood at the door of the tent her family shared and smiled up at the sky.

"A lovely morning, isn't it?" Rosie gasped and spun to face Queen Arwen. "My apologies, Mistress Rose. I didn't mean to startle you."

She was more lovely by daylight than Rosie realised, and for a moment, she couldn't find her voice. "Rosie, please, my lady."

"Then you must call me Arwen," and smiled at her. Rosie felt her breath catch and finally understood Sam's love of the Elves.

"If you wish, Arwen."