A/N: Sorry for the delay. I've been arguing with my brain because it is ready to go to this one part now, you know what I'm talking about Rachel, but I still have like 2 chapters before that part comes up. Also I've been working on the conflict in this chapter I want it to be believable, and not out of place. Also this is A/U and a Mary Sue. I want to say thank you to all the reviewers! I have 40 reviews and that makes me soo happy!
Rondrah: Thank you soo much for everything!
Numenorean hobbit: Please read the whole story before reviewing, I have answered your Strigorn thing before. Hello! Aragorn was a Ranger and Leiawyn's father was a Ranger that is how they know each other. Also I'm not paying that much attention to all the book details like exact dates and length between events. I'm just to lazy and more concerned on the development of Leiawyn and Eomer's relationship. I have stated that my character is a Mary Sue so you offer no real insight on the matter. Already addressed the beta and research thing in replies to many flames. Sorry if I sound harsh but I get tired of answering the same questions and flames over and over.
Arwen: Wow, my story is awesome. There are way too few Eomer fics, which leads me to another thing. One of my first and loyal reviewers, Rachel, has begun her own Eomer fic and it is off to an amazing start so PLEASE check out her fic, "Sunset on the Plain". You won't be sorry. I forgot how much he was in the book and then when I read it after seeing the movie I was sooo mad. I wanted more Eomer, but you have to admit he looked good saving the day at the end. I'm glad you liked where I left off. I try to end each chapter where it leads into the next.
Everlong: Hopefully it is both! I soo wanted Eomer to kick Aragorn's a**, but then it would totally change the LOTR plot. I would be attacked by Aragorn lovers and then I would run out of smart a** replies for the flames. Oh everyone else, Everlong is the writer of "Sunset on the Plain" so check out her story!
Tara: No physical violence sorry. I wanted it but that would start a whole new war. I like Aragorn so I made Leiawyn's words harsh to help defend his actions. Though Eomer still doesn't like him, which we will see in this chapter.
Welsh-dragoon: I aim to please. I like you fic I think it is funny I hope you update it soon!
Disclaimer: I only own Leiawyn and my nice, disturbing plot.
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Leiawyn sat in silence in front of Eomer, she had not spoken since they left Helm's Deep. Her heart was torn in two and she felt lost and alone. Here she was riding with the man she had come to love more then she ever thought possible, yet her heart was with others. Growing up, she had heard many tales of the Paths of the Dead and none of them were good. Aragorn had been like a father to her, and in the short time she had know them, Leiawyn accepted the members of the fellowship as family. Pain filled her heart at the thought of them riding to their deaths. Looking at the land before her, she suddenly realized that it was still dark.
"Eomer? Isn't it time for the sun to be up?" She asked glancing up at him, his features were grim.
"Yes, it is time. But I fear that it will not rise today, or the next for that matter." Then it dawned on Leiawyn, this was the start of the final battle. Sauron was making his move.
"Oh. So do you really plan on leaving me in Dunharrow? I could go with you to Gondor, go home." Her voice was pleading.
"You are staying at Dunharrow and you have no say in the matter. The farther from Gondor you are the safer you'll be. My sister will be there to keep you company."
Eomer smiled at the picture that entered his mind. Leiawyn and Eowyn safe in Dunharrow, greeting him when he returns. The two most important women in his life. He could see them becoming best friends, almost like sisters. If Middle Earth survived, if he survived, he planned to make them sisters by marriage.
"What are you smiling about?" He had a gleam in his eyes.
"I was just thinking of how well you and my sister will get along."
Leiawyn said nothing. She had always had a problem getting along with other women. They were always superficial and gossiped about everything. She preferred to keep her private life, private. Eomer looked so happy at the thought of the two women becoming friends, that Leiawyn sat in silence and watched the river they were traveling along, instead of bursting his bubble. Maybe Eowyn will be different then most women.
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As the Riders continued their journey, hundreds more joined them here and there. The army grew to the thousands. After two days they finally reached Dunharrow. Leiawyn saw a woman waiting for them on a horse. She looked like Eomer and Leiawyn knew it was Eowyn, from the look on her face, Eowyn was not pleased at the sight of Leiawyn ridding with Eomer.
Eowyn greeted the King and Eomer, but never spoke a word to Leiawyn. 'Ok never mind, she is like all other women' Leiawyn thought. After a short conversation it was known that Aragorn and the others had come and gone while the Riders were still traveling to Dunharrow.
"Do you know where he went?" Leiawyn asked with hope that they chose a different route. A darkness covered Eowyn's face at the question.
"Yes. He went to the Paths of the Dead. What concern of yours is he?" Eowyn's voice was cold.
"He is a good friend. Why should our relationship matter to you?" Leiawyn was already beginning to dislike this woman. She knew right away that Eowyn was smitten by Aragorn.
Eowyn didn't have time to reply, for Eomer told them they needed to go and rest, the Riders would be leaving tomorrow. The group traveled in silence until they reached the king's pavilion, at which point they went to their separate sleeping quarters. Since Aragorn was not around Leiawyn was to stay in Eomer's tent for the night. Leiawyn was sitting on the ground, getting her blanket out of her pack, when Eomer told her they were to eat with the King, Merry, and Eowyn.
"I wish to stay here and sleep. I do not want company tonight." Eomer could see how tired Leiawyn looked and didn't argue. He didn't know that Leiawyn had no desire to be near his sister.
"Ok, then I will bring you something to eat later." He kissed her forehead and left.
Once she was alone Leiawyn laid down and tried to rest, she was never felt so tired in her life. After about an hour she heard Eomer and Eowyn's voices, and could tell they were heading in the direction of his sister's quarters. Leiawyn got to her feet and followed a little ways behind them. She stopped near the entrance to Eowyn's tent and could hear their voices through the fabric.
"I saw the look on your face when you spoke of Aragorn. You have fallen for him haven't you?" Eomer's voiced carried through the air.
"Maybe I have, so what? It is not your problem." Leiawyn could hear Eomer taking a deep breath to calm himself.
"You are my sister, so it is my problem. I will not have you liking such a man. His temper is unacceptable." Leiawyn could hear Eomer's heavy footsteps pacing on the ground and it brought a smile to her lips.
"Temper? Like you have any room to talk Eomer! You are known throughout our lands for your infamous temper!" Eowyn's voice was getting louder with anger.
"I may have a temper, but I would never strike a woman!" The footsteps stopped.
"Aragorn would never strike a woman! That is not the kind of man he is! Who is this, woman, he struck?" Eowyn looked at her brother with a pretty good idea as to who it was. That thing he brought back here with him.
"He struck Leiawyn." Eomer saw his sister's features darken at Leiawyn's name and knew the two would have problems getting along.
"That...that peasant you brought with you? I hardly think she counts as a woman. What is she a lowly stable girl?" Eomer took a step towards his sister. Now he was getting an idea of how Aragorn felt at Leiawyn's words.
"Do not speak of her in such a manner. You have no place to talk about others class. If I'm not mistaken, you had that long affair with Hamothen, who was a farmer. He didn't even own his own farm. Leiawyn is the woman I love, and I will not have you speaking ill of her."
"She is poison! Look at yourself brother. You have let her poison your mind! Before her, you would be with your men and the King planning for war right now. You are the Third Marshal of the Mark and all you care about is some girl you hardly know!" Eowyn threw her hands up in frustration. "If you do not get rid of her you will die in battle! You will be too distracted to think and it will cost you your life!"
Leiawyn could not stand to hear anymore. She quickly went back to her tent and gathered her things. Eowyn was right about her, about everything. Leiawyn knew that she was a distraction to Eomer, and she loved him too much to be the cause of his death. Eowyn was also right about her being a peasant. Eomer came from noble blood, and even though her father was a Ranger it meant nothing when it came nobility. Even if they wanted to, they could not marry. Securing Eomer's cloak to her neck, Leiawyn left the tent with her pack.
Many of the Riders were asleep so it wasn't difficult for her to move through the sea of people. None of the ones that were awake paid any attention to Leiawyn. Finally she reached where the horses were kept. She grabbed the first one she saw and mounted it. After a swift kick, the horse shot off and carried her far away from Dunharrow, and from Eomer.
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"Lord Eomer! Lord Eomer!" A frantic voice interrupted the two siblings, as a Rider ran into the tent.
"What is it? How dare you interrupt our private conversation." Eomer had and edge in his voice, and he and Eowyn stood side by side waiting for the Rider to catch his breath.
"Lady Leiawyn...she is gone!" Eomer felt his heart quicken. "Gone? Is she crazy? Does she not know what lurks out there?"
"She was standing outside this tent listening, and then she turned and left. I followed her because she looked upset. The lady went back to your tent, gathered her things, and then stole a horse. I was going to stop her but she was too quick so I came back for you." The Rider hoped Eomer would not be angry at him. He knew he would be no match for the strong Marshal.
"Oh Eomer! She must have heard what I said. I'm sorry! I will help you look." Eowyn saw the worry in her brother's eyes and could sense that this girl meant the world to him.
Eomer shook his head. "No, I must do this on my own. She is my responsibility, but I only hope I find her before someone else does."
He followed the rider out of the tent and ran to his horse. After finding out what direction Leiawyn had went, he raced after her. While he searched his sister's words played in head. 'She is poison!' He had heard those words spoken before but about someone else. He was trying to think who it was, when he saw a figure sitting on a horse. He could tell it was a woman.
"Leia?" He rode closer, and saw her looking from side to side.
"Eomer go away!" Leiawyn wouldn't look at him.
"Why do you just sit there? Shouldn't you be riding away from here?" Her head fell in shame, and he could hear the defeat in her voice when she spoke.
"Yes, but I don't know where to go. I've never traveled out here before, and I'm scared of getting lost. That and I fell the presence of evil following me. I panic and just froze, what good am I?" Something clicked in Eomer.
"Wormtongue! HE is poison!" Leiawyn finally looked at Eomer, wondering if he had gone mad.
"What are you talking about?" How Eomer got Wormtongue from what she said, Leiawyn had no idea.
"Eowyn's words! I know she isn't fond of you, but her words are not her own. I think I know what caused this! Please Leiawyn come back with me." Eomer was right next to Leiawyn and felt her give in. They had gotten so close her could sense things even without her speaking.
"Have I poisoned your mind? Will I be the reason you die?" Her eyes searched his for comfort.
"No. If anything, you will keep me alive. You have brought so much to my life that I can't picture it without you. I swear that my sister does not hate you. I only think she is upset, because she has never had to share me before. Plus I think Wormtongue spoke to her about you." The two horses turned around and headed back to the camp.
"Wormtongue? How? He did not know me when he was here." Leiawyn was really confused now. How could someone she had never met spoke of her?
"I think he did. Saruman knew of you and he was in a pact with Wormtongue. I bet they tried to poison my sister's mind so if she ever met you, she would kill you. That would help to start their war between us and Gondor." His voice was heavy as he realized that so much went on right under his nose, and he no inkling of it.
Once they reached the camp they dismounted and headed back to Eowyn's tent. They found her sitting on the cot waiting for them. Her eyes lit up when she saw they were both ok. She was relieved that Leiawyn was ok, but a voice was telling her that is was a bad thing. The same voice that spoke when she first saw Leiawyn riding with Eomer.
"What did Wormtongue tell you about Leiawyn?" Eomer asked as he and Leiawyn sat across from Eowyn at a small table.
"Wormtongue? Nothing he has never met her." Eowyn was confused by this inquiry.
"Sister. Please try and think if he ever mentioned a woman I was going to bring back with me. Has he ever mentioned a woman at all?"
Eowyn had to think hard to remember, she always tried to block Wormtongue out of her memory. She had been quiet for a few minutes when a gasp escaped her lips. The voice in her head!
"Yes he did." Eomer and Leiawyn paid close attention to what she said next. "He said that a woman was to come here with you. That she would be evil and take the ones I love away from me. That she would take you, Eomer, and another away. Aragorn. That she would cloud your judgment and get you killed!" Her eyes got wide and she stood up and began to pace. A trait she and her brother shared. "I can't believe I let him get to me! I always swore I would never fall pray to him!"
Eomer stood and grabbed his sister, looking down at her. "It is not your fault. He was a very tricky man and could bend many to his will." Eowyn looked past him at Leiawyn.
"Oh Leiawyn! I'm sorry! I have treated you so horrible and you are the one my brother loves. I have acted so unlike me!" She pulled out of Eomer's hold and walked over to Leiawyn. "Can you forgive me? Those evil words were not my own."
Leiawyn stood and faced the woman. "Of course. Let's just forget it ever happened. Maybe your brother can learn from us and forgive a certain Ranger." The two women embraced, laughing at their own joke, and then looked at Eomer.
"I will try to forgive Aragorn. Come Leiawyn lets go to bed." He mumbled realizing he was out numbered.
"Oh no you don't! She is to stay here with me. I will not have you corrupting the poor woman. I also want to learn as much about the woman who is causing my wild brother to settle down, as I can. Now go!" Eowyn escorted Eomer out of the tent and closed the flap in his face.
As he walked back to his tent he was deep in thought. He was happy that Leiawyn and Eowyn were getting along, but he was beginning to think he might have just created a monster. Little did he know, but at that very moment, the two women were busy working on a plan that will benefit both of their desires.
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A/N: I was going to have the two women fight for awhile but I realized I liked Eowyn too much to make her evil for that long. Plus I like the thought of the two women plotting, making Eomer sweat! Please review!
Rondrah: Thank you soo much for everything!
Numenorean hobbit: Please read the whole story before reviewing, I have answered your Strigorn thing before. Hello! Aragorn was a Ranger and Leiawyn's father was a Ranger that is how they know each other. Also I'm not paying that much attention to all the book details like exact dates and length between events. I'm just to lazy and more concerned on the development of Leiawyn and Eomer's relationship. I have stated that my character is a Mary Sue so you offer no real insight on the matter. Already addressed the beta and research thing in replies to many flames. Sorry if I sound harsh but I get tired of answering the same questions and flames over and over.
Arwen: Wow, my story is awesome. There are way too few Eomer fics, which leads me to another thing. One of my first and loyal reviewers, Rachel, has begun her own Eomer fic and it is off to an amazing start so PLEASE check out her fic, "Sunset on the Plain". You won't be sorry. I forgot how much he was in the book and then when I read it after seeing the movie I was sooo mad. I wanted more Eomer, but you have to admit he looked good saving the day at the end. I'm glad you liked where I left off. I try to end each chapter where it leads into the next.
Everlong: Hopefully it is both! I soo wanted Eomer to kick Aragorn's a**, but then it would totally change the LOTR plot. I would be attacked by Aragorn lovers and then I would run out of smart a** replies for the flames. Oh everyone else, Everlong is the writer of "Sunset on the Plain" so check out her story!
Tara: No physical violence sorry. I wanted it but that would start a whole new war. I like Aragorn so I made Leiawyn's words harsh to help defend his actions. Though Eomer still doesn't like him, which we will see in this chapter.
Welsh-dragoon: I aim to please. I like you fic I think it is funny I hope you update it soon!
Disclaimer: I only own Leiawyn and my nice, disturbing plot.
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Leiawyn sat in silence in front of Eomer, she had not spoken since they left Helm's Deep. Her heart was torn in two and she felt lost and alone. Here she was riding with the man she had come to love more then she ever thought possible, yet her heart was with others. Growing up, she had heard many tales of the Paths of the Dead and none of them were good. Aragorn had been like a father to her, and in the short time she had know them, Leiawyn accepted the members of the fellowship as family. Pain filled her heart at the thought of them riding to their deaths. Looking at the land before her, she suddenly realized that it was still dark.
"Eomer? Isn't it time for the sun to be up?" She asked glancing up at him, his features were grim.
"Yes, it is time. But I fear that it will not rise today, or the next for that matter." Then it dawned on Leiawyn, this was the start of the final battle. Sauron was making his move.
"Oh. So do you really plan on leaving me in Dunharrow? I could go with you to Gondor, go home." Her voice was pleading.
"You are staying at Dunharrow and you have no say in the matter. The farther from Gondor you are the safer you'll be. My sister will be there to keep you company."
Eomer smiled at the picture that entered his mind. Leiawyn and Eowyn safe in Dunharrow, greeting him when he returns. The two most important women in his life. He could see them becoming best friends, almost like sisters. If Middle Earth survived, if he survived, he planned to make them sisters by marriage.
"What are you smiling about?" He had a gleam in his eyes.
"I was just thinking of how well you and my sister will get along."
Leiawyn said nothing. She had always had a problem getting along with other women. They were always superficial and gossiped about everything. She preferred to keep her private life, private. Eomer looked so happy at the thought of the two women becoming friends, that Leiawyn sat in silence and watched the river they were traveling along, instead of bursting his bubble. Maybe Eowyn will be different then most women.
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As the Riders continued their journey, hundreds more joined them here and there. The army grew to the thousands. After two days they finally reached Dunharrow. Leiawyn saw a woman waiting for them on a horse. She looked like Eomer and Leiawyn knew it was Eowyn, from the look on her face, Eowyn was not pleased at the sight of Leiawyn ridding with Eomer.
Eowyn greeted the King and Eomer, but never spoke a word to Leiawyn. 'Ok never mind, she is like all other women' Leiawyn thought. After a short conversation it was known that Aragorn and the others had come and gone while the Riders were still traveling to Dunharrow.
"Do you know where he went?" Leiawyn asked with hope that they chose a different route. A darkness covered Eowyn's face at the question.
"Yes. He went to the Paths of the Dead. What concern of yours is he?" Eowyn's voice was cold.
"He is a good friend. Why should our relationship matter to you?" Leiawyn was already beginning to dislike this woman. She knew right away that Eowyn was smitten by Aragorn.
Eowyn didn't have time to reply, for Eomer told them they needed to go and rest, the Riders would be leaving tomorrow. The group traveled in silence until they reached the king's pavilion, at which point they went to their separate sleeping quarters. Since Aragorn was not around Leiawyn was to stay in Eomer's tent for the night. Leiawyn was sitting on the ground, getting her blanket out of her pack, when Eomer told her they were to eat with the King, Merry, and Eowyn.
"I wish to stay here and sleep. I do not want company tonight." Eomer could see how tired Leiawyn looked and didn't argue. He didn't know that Leiawyn had no desire to be near his sister.
"Ok, then I will bring you something to eat later." He kissed her forehead and left.
Once she was alone Leiawyn laid down and tried to rest, she was never felt so tired in her life. After about an hour she heard Eomer and Eowyn's voices, and could tell they were heading in the direction of his sister's quarters. Leiawyn got to her feet and followed a little ways behind them. She stopped near the entrance to Eowyn's tent and could hear their voices through the fabric.
"I saw the look on your face when you spoke of Aragorn. You have fallen for him haven't you?" Eomer's voiced carried through the air.
"Maybe I have, so what? It is not your problem." Leiawyn could hear Eomer taking a deep breath to calm himself.
"You are my sister, so it is my problem. I will not have you liking such a man. His temper is unacceptable." Leiawyn could hear Eomer's heavy footsteps pacing on the ground and it brought a smile to her lips.
"Temper? Like you have any room to talk Eomer! You are known throughout our lands for your infamous temper!" Eowyn's voice was getting louder with anger.
"I may have a temper, but I would never strike a woman!" The footsteps stopped.
"Aragorn would never strike a woman! That is not the kind of man he is! Who is this, woman, he struck?" Eowyn looked at her brother with a pretty good idea as to who it was. That thing he brought back here with him.
"He struck Leiawyn." Eomer saw his sister's features darken at Leiawyn's name and knew the two would have problems getting along.
"That...that peasant you brought with you? I hardly think she counts as a woman. What is she a lowly stable girl?" Eomer took a step towards his sister. Now he was getting an idea of how Aragorn felt at Leiawyn's words.
"Do not speak of her in such a manner. You have no place to talk about others class. If I'm not mistaken, you had that long affair with Hamothen, who was a farmer. He didn't even own his own farm. Leiawyn is the woman I love, and I will not have you speaking ill of her."
"She is poison! Look at yourself brother. You have let her poison your mind! Before her, you would be with your men and the King planning for war right now. You are the Third Marshal of the Mark and all you care about is some girl you hardly know!" Eowyn threw her hands up in frustration. "If you do not get rid of her you will die in battle! You will be too distracted to think and it will cost you your life!"
Leiawyn could not stand to hear anymore. She quickly went back to her tent and gathered her things. Eowyn was right about her, about everything. Leiawyn knew that she was a distraction to Eomer, and she loved him too much to be the cause of his death. Eowyn was also right about her being a peasant. Eomer came from noble blood, and even though her father was a Ranger it meant nothing when it came nobility. Even if they wanted to, they could not marry. Securing Eomer's cloak to her neck, Leiawyn left the tent with her pack.
Many of the Riders were asleep so it wasn't difficult for her to move through the sea of people. None of the ones that were awake paid any attention to Leiawyn. Finally she reached where the horses were kept. She grabbed the first one she saw and mounted it. After a swift kick, the horse shot off and carried her far away from Dunharrow, and from Eomer.
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"Lord Eomer! Lord Eomer!" A frantic voice interrupted the two siblings, as a Rider ran into the tent.
"What is it? How dare you interrupt our private conversation." Eomer had and edge in his voice, and he and Eowyn stood side by side waiting for the Rider to catch his breath.
"Lady Leiawyn...she is gone!" Eomer felt his heart quicken. "Gone? Is she crazy? Does she not know what lurks out there?"
"She was standing outside this tent listening, and then she turned and left. I followed her because she looked upset. The lady went back to your tent, gathered her things, and then stole a horse. I was going to stop her but she was too quick so I came back for you." The Rider hoped Eomer would not be angry at him. He knew he would be no match for the strong Marshal.
"Oh Eomer! She must have heard what I said. I'm sorry! I will help you look." Eowyn saw the worry in her brother's eyes and could sense that this girl meant the world to him.
Eomer shook his head. "No, I must do this on my own. She is my responsibility, but I only hope I find her before someone else does."
He followed the rider out of the tent and ran to his horse. After finding out what direction Leiawyn had went, he raced after her. While he searched his sister's words played in head. 'She is poison!' He had heard those words spoken before but about someone else. He was trying to think who it was, when he saw a figure sitting on a horse. He could tell it was a woman.
"Leia?" He rode closer, and saw her looking from side to side.
"Eomer go away!" Leiawyn wouldn't look at him.
"Why do you just sit there? Shouldn't you be riding away from here?" Her head fell in shame, and he could hear the defeat in her voice when she spoke.
"Yes, but I don't know where to go. I've never traveled out here before, and I'm scared of getting lost. That and I fell the presence of evil following me. I panic and just froze, what good am I?" Something clicked in Eomer.
"Wormtongue! HE is poison!" Leiawyn finally looked at Eomer, wondering if he had gone mad.
"What are you talking about?" How Eomer got Wormtongue from what she said, Leiawyn had no idea.
"Eowyn's words! I know she isn't fond of you, but her words are not her own. I think I know what caused this! Please Leiawyn come back with me." Eomer was right next to Leiawyn and felt her give in. They had gotten so close her could sense things even without her speaking.
"Have I poisoned your mind? Will I be the reason you die?" Her eyes searched his for comfort.
"No. If anything, you will keep me alive. You have brought so much to my life that I can't picture it without you. I swear that my sister does not hate you. I only think she is upset, because she has never had to share me before. Plus I think Wormtongue spoke to her about you." The two horses turned around and headed back to the camp.
"Wormtongue? How? He did not know me when he was here." Leiawyn was really confused now. How could someone she had never met spoke of her?
"I think he did. Saruman knew of you and he was in a pact with Wormtongue. I bet they tried to poison my sister's mind so if she ever met you, she would kill you. That would help to start their war between us and Gondor." His voice was heavy as he realized that so much went on right under his nose, and he no inkling of it.
Once they reached the camp they dismounted and headed back to Eowyn's tent. They found her sitting on the cot waiting for them. Her eyes lit up when she saw they were both ok. She was relieved that Leiawyn was ok, but a voice was telling her that is was a bad thing. The same voice that spoke when she first saw Leiawyn riding with Eomer.
"What did Wormtongue tell you about Leiawyn?" Eomer asked as he and Leiawyn sat across from Eowyn at a small table.
"Wormtongue? Nothing he has never met her." Eowyn was confused by this inquiry.
"Sister. Please try and think if he ever mentioned a woman I was going to bring back with me. Has he ever mentioned a woman at all?"
Eowyn had to think hard to remember, she always tried to block Wormtongue out of her memory. She had been quiet for a few minutes when a gasp escaped her lips. The voice in her head!
"Yes he did." Eomer and Leiawyn paid close attention to what she said next. "He said that a woman was to come here with you. That she would be evil and take the ones I love away from me. That she would take you, Eomer, and another away. Aragorn. That she would cloud your judgment and get you killed!" Her eyes got wide and she stood up and began to pace. A trait she and her brother shared. "I can't believe I let him get to me! I always swore I would never fall pray to him!"
Eomer stood and grabbed his sister, looking down at her. "It is not your fault. He was a very tricky man and could bend many to his will." Eowyn looked past him at Leiawyn.
"Oh Leiawyn! I'm sorry! I have treated you so horrible and you are the one my brother loves. I have acted so unlike me!" She pulled out of Eomer's hold and walked over to Leiawyn. "Can you forgive me? Those evil words were not my own."
Leiawyn stood and faced the woman. "Of course. Let's just forget it ever happened. Maybe your brother can learn from us and forgive a certain Ranger." The two women embraced, laughing at their own joke, and then looked at Eomer.
"I will try to forgive Aragorn. Come Leiawyn lets go to bed." He mumbled realizing he was out numbered.
"Oh no you don't! She is to stay here with me. I will not have you corrupting the poor woman. I also want to learn as much about the woman who is causing my wild brother to settle down, as I can. Now go!" Eowyn escorted Eomer out of the tent and closed the flap in his face.
As he walked back to his tent he was deep in thought. He was happy that Leiawyn and Eowyn were getting along, but he was beginning to think he might have just created a monster. Little did he know, but at that very moment, the two women were busy working on a plan that will benefit both of their desires.
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A/N: I was going to have the two women fight for awhile but I realized I liked Eowyn too much to make her evil for that long. Plus I like the thought of the two women plotting, making Eomer sweat! Please review!