I have never read the book and just watched the movie. Totally fell in love with the death scene of boromir. and whatever the book may have said (because i have yet to read it)...there was something between Boromir and Aragorn that i will not ignore(in that movie). i want aragorn paired up with legolas but because of that death scene aragorn and boromir as a pair shall have a place in my mind and heart.

This was written before the Two Towers.



A Love that Existed
written: January 5, 2002


Why couldn't he? He held it together when Gandalf left them and now, he fought this turmoil concerning another man's passing.

His heart tore to pieces, the dying man's hand clasped in his. Such a loss he had never felt. A pain he could not decipher. This man before was weak against the ring, weak against desires and weak against responsibilities as heir, yet strong. A strength he couldn't understand. Loyalty, perhaps? Friendship? No…his strength to admit his own weaknesses.

"My king..." were the last words uttered as Boromir finally gave his last breath, finishing his oath.

Aragorn's fingers caressed the face in sadness and regret that his friend had to die. They only had one night to act as friends, the rest of their times together there was just doubt. Doubt that the other would betray the Fellowship, and doubt that the other would use his strength to acquire the ring. Other than doubt, there was also disappointment. Disappointment, that this man chose exile over responsibility. Chose solace and self instead, and did not take the chance to make a difference in his rule. Was he a friend or just a companion? When was the line crossed? Was there such a line in the first place?

He bent his head, the agony in his heart getting worse for he knew this was real. Not a nightmare he could wake up to any moment. The quick footsteps of his other companions reached his ears and he silently pleaded that they not go any nearer. Let him have this last peace with a man he never knew could hurt him without a sword.

In homage, he lowered his head for a light kiss on the head of a loyal knight.

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