A/N: Ok everyone the rating goes to 'R' in this chapter. I'll mark off the part that makes it 'R' so you don't have to read if you don't want to.
Tara: Thank you for pointing out my mistake! Hopefully I fixed it all now!
Welsh-Dragoon: I guess I did make a rhyme. He probably wondered if Eowyn corrupted Leiawyn!
Everlong: I've updated! Here is the infamous chapter. Everyone should thank you. You really helped me out here and I promise there are no bulging members or titties! **Everyone should read Everlong's fic "Sunset on the Plain" It is a great Eomer fic!!**
JadeGoddess: Always happy to help! Here is the next chapter hope you enjoy it!
Disclaimer: I only own Leiawyn and Lou.
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Lou couldn't get her best friend to recognize her. Ever since Leiawyn fell to the floor screaming, a few hours ago, she had sat there not talking. Her eyes were glazed over and she didn't even cry. Lou watched as Leiawyn rocked back and forth on the cold floor. She never felt so helpless before.
"Leia? Please look at me. Sweetheart, please let me know you understand me." Lou pleaded as she wiped a cold rag over Leiawyn's hot forehead. "Leia? You have to come back to me. You made a promise!"
Leiawyn's eyes finally moved and they locked on Lou's green ones. The sudden movement caused Lou to jump.
"Promises mean nothing." Leiawyn's voice was shaky. "They mean nothing! Eomer promised to take care of me, to come back to me. He promised!" Her energy slowly came back and she climbed to her feet. "He promised and he is dead! Dead Lou! He broke his promise!"
All of a sudden the air was too stuffy and the walls seemed to be getting closer. Leiawyn couldn't stay here, not near all this death and pain. Her eyes searched frantically for the door, when she found it she broke into a run. She ignored Lou calling her name and continued to run. She needed fresh air, space to move in. She ran without thinking letting her legs carry her where they wished, as long as it was far away from death.
When she finally stopped, she knew exactly where she was. Leiawyn was facing part of the main wall that protected the city. It was hidden behind a few run down fences and no one on the main road could see it. A section of the wall was missing and it made the perfect bench. When Leiawyn's mother disappeared she came here all the time to think, only her brother and Lou knew about it. Leiawyn sat down on the make shift bench and tried to catch her breath.
No matter how hard she tried she couldn't cry. Leiawyn had done enough of that in the last month to last a lifetime. Listening, she could tell the battle was over but, she didn't care it was too late. Everyone was dead; Eomer, Eowyn, Theoden, and probably all those who went though the Paths of the Dead. Leaning against the wall she gave up, she had nothing left in her life. Leiawyn saw that the stairs that were carved into the wall were still intact. Walking over, she took a deep breath and climbed them until she reached the top of the wall. Carefully she stood barefoot along the edge and looked down. The distance to the ground would be enough to kill her instantly. No one would miss her, everyone who cared was dead. Lou was still alive but Leiawyn knew she would die too, if Leiawyn stayed alive. Breathing slowly, she closed her eyes and jumped, waiting for all the pain to end.
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Eomer had not left his sister's side in the House of the Healing, since Aragorn healed her. He ran to the house as soon as Prince Imrahil told him the Eowyn was still alive. They spoke not of war or death, for Eomer tried to keep the conversation light. He could tell she was still very weak and did not want her to worry over bothersome things.
"How is Leiawyn?" Eowyn asked, remembering she hadn't seen her since before the foul creature attacked. Eomer raised his eyebrows at this sudden mention of Leiawyn.
"I figure she is doing just find, she is at Dunharrow after all. What harm could befall her?" His sister's eyes got wide. He could not understand what was worrying her.
"You haven't seen her?"
"No, how could I. She is…." Eomer's voice trailed off as everything clicked in his head.
He left Eowyn's side and walked quickly through the door, stepping outside. He should have known Leiawyn would have come with his sister. He had to find her, for the battlefield was still littered with many bodies and he did not know if she was one of them. His pace quickened and he looked around frantically, she had to be somewhere. He began to shout her name, fear taking over.
"Leiawyn! Leiawyn! Where are you?!" Soldiers and peasants looked at him as he went shouting like a mad man.
"Excuse me?" A delicate hand grabbed his arm but Eomer shook it off. He did not have time for stupid girls throwing themselves at him. "Eomer?" The hand reached for him again.
Eomer stopped moving and turned to face the voice. No women in the land of Gondor knew him, except Leiawyn. He looked at the figure and saw that it was a pretty blond woman and her eyes were filled with worry.
"Yes, I am Eomer. How do you know my name?"
" Leiawyn, she thinks your dead." Eomer knew he had to find her soon, for if she thought he was dead who knew what she would do.
"Where is she? Take me to her." The woman shook her head.
" I can't, my lord. She ran away after hearing you were dead. I don't know where she is." Eomer took a breath to stop from shaking the woman for information.
"Try and think. Where would she go if she was upset." He spoke calmly but his heart raced. He could feel time was running out. The woman was quiet as she thought then she spoke.
"The only place I can think of is the wall." She pointed towards a section of the main wall. "Leiawyn went there as a…." Lou stopped and her eyes got wide.
Eomer followed her stare and felt his heart had stopped. Without thinking he took off running, pushing people out of his way. He had to get to Leiawyn and fast, the adrenaline pumped through his body. He scaled a fence with ease and found a set of stairs that snaked up the wall. Taking them two at a time he reached the top just as she jumped. He grabbed her left hand, causing her to bang into the side of the wall. She hung over the edge, but didn't fall. Laying on his stomach, he grabbed her right hand and pulled her up. He fell on his back, and she landed on his chest knocking the wind out of him. Those deep blue eyes stared into his rich brown ones.
"Eomer? Your suppose to be dead." Leiawyn could not believe who had pulled her up. She felt she was looking in to the eyes of a ghost.
"No I'm not. What do you think you were doing, jumping of a wall! Were you trying to kill yourself?" He sat up, angry now that she was ok, and she sat next to him.
"Yes, I was." Tears filled her eyes and her voice broke. "I thought you were dead. I knew everyone else was dead and I couldn't stand being alone." Leiawyn looked down as Eomer's large hands grasped hers tightly.
"Who is dead?"
"Everyone! Eowyn, Theoden, Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, and everyone else I care about!" The tears escaped. Leiawyn was relieved that Eomer was ok, but she knew that everyone else in her life were still dead.
"You are wrong. Only Theoden lies dead. Everyone else is alive, but Eowyn and Merry are both hurt. They are being tended to in the House of the Healing." Eomer saw she had stopped crying.
"Really? They live?" Eomer nodded. "Oh Eomer! What have I tried to do? What was I thinking!" Leiawyn felt Eomer wrap his strong arms around her, drawing her closer to him.
"Shhh, my love. Everything is ok now." He stroked her hair. He looked over the edge of the wall and thanked whoever was listening that he reached her in time.
After a few more minutes, they slowly made their way back down the wall. Eomer saw how exhausted and hurt Leiawyn was, so he picked her up and carried her to the tower in the center of the city. He paid no attention to those who stared at the strange sight of the tall Rider carrying a young woman . The guards opened the doors when they arrived and directed him to a room down the hall where Leiawyn could stay. He carried through the doorway and laid her gently down on the bed. He pulled the covers up to her chin and kissed her lightly on the lips.
"I have to go and see Aragorn. I will tell him and the others that you are ok. They will be upset you came, but I know they will be proud you fought. Sleep now and I promise to be here when you wake." Her eyes fluttered open at the last sentence.
"You promise?"
"Yes, I promise. You know I keep them, especially to you." He kissed her once more.
"You do keep them. You never let me down." She closed her eyes again.
"I never will let you down. I love you." Eomer left closing the door behind him.
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Leiawyn slept for several hours, making up for lost time. When she awoke she saw Eomer laying down next to her on top of the covers. His chiseled features were relaxed, and Leiawyn smiled he looked like a child taking a midday nap.
"He has not left you side since we got here." Leiawyn jumped a little, and saw Aragorn sitting next to her in a chair.
"Aragorn? What are you doing here?" She sat up, her right arm throbbing from her injury.
"I came to see you, as did the others. We know what happened, but we will not speak of such foul things. I'm only glad that Eomer found you when he did." Aragorn took her hand in his, stroking it. He was relieved that Leiawyn was ok, but he was even more proud that she fought in the battle. He knew she was a fighter at heart.
"The others?" Leiawyn looked around the room and saw Legolas sitting near the window, Gimli asleep on the floor with Pippin laying near by. "How long has everyone been here?"
"Not too long. Though I have to leave you now, for it is not my place to reside in the city. I only came to see how you were doing." He stood pulling the hood of his cloak over his head. "Rest, dear child. Legolas, you and Gimli come back to camp when you are finished visiting." Aragorn silently left the room.
"Well, if it isn't my favorite person to torment." Legolas smiled as he sat in the chair that Aragorn had occupied. "How are you doing?" He ran a warm hand along her cheek. If he had been here none of this would have happened. It is a good thing Eomer was there otherwise who knew what would have happened.
"I am good. Now that I know everyone is alive, I'm great. I bet you can't understand what happened, being an elf and all." Leiawyn looked over at Eomer once more. She felt so ashamed of her actions earlier.
"I know you felt alone and thought that everyone was dead. All I need to understand is that you are ok. I don't care what you did. I'm just glad you will still be here for me to torment."
"Yes, for when your not here he likes to torment me!" Gimli informed them as he awoke from his nap. The stout dwarf walked over to Legolas.
"Your awake! Good! I was worried but now I see you are fine. I wish I could stay, but there are others who are in need of company. I must be on my way and get a bit to eat and then to see to Merry." Pippin walked over to the bed and kissed Leiawyn on the head. "I will visit tomorrow, er, today. What day is it?"
"Let's give Leiawyn some peace and quiet. She needs her rest, and we will figure out what day it is Master Pippin." Legolas stood and bowed as he left taking the others with him. Once the door closed she had to laugh. She had missed them all so much.
"That sound is music to my ears" Eomer said when he awoke to Leiawyn laughing.
"Did I wake you? I'm sorry." Leiawyn whispered feeling bad for waking him, he looked so peaceful.
"There is nothing to be sorry about. Come here." Leiawyn slid over to Eomer and he pulled her close to him. "Let's just sleep for awhile."
"That is the best idea I've heard in a while." Leiawyn closed her eyes, breathing in the distinct smell that was Eomer.
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Leiawyn awoke the next morning to the sound of Eomer walking about. A smile came to her face as she saw him gathering his things. His hair was messy and knotted and his clothes were bunched up. He stopped in front of the mirror and straightened his clothes out, running a comb through his hair, trying to tame it a little.
"So men primp too." Leiawyn teased him.
"Good morning. I didn't mean to wake you, but I have to take council with Aragorn and Prince Imrahil. I'll bring you something to eat when I return."
Once he was satisfied with his appearance, Eomer walked to the bed and kissed Leiawyn, morning breath and all. He then left the room telling her to stay in bed and rest. Too bad that plan would not take place, for a few minutes after he left a young girl entered her room.
"Lady Leiawyn? My name is Celandine and I will be your maid for your stay in Minas Tirith." She pulled a dress from the closet and hung it on the door. She then began to boil a bucket of water on the small stove in the room.
"My maid? Wait, like a servant? Oh no, you must be mistaken. I've lived here my entire life and I don't have a maid. I'm not of noble blood." Leiawyn watched some more as there was knock on the door and two more girls entered carrying buckets. They poured the contents into the tub in the corner of the room, then left Leiawyn with Celandine.
"Well, you get one now. The King is seeing to it." Celandine poured her water into the tub also.
Then she added some oil and the room soon smelled like a wild field. Celandine walked over to Leiawyn and pulled her dress over her head. Leiawyn was too confused to protest.
"The king?"
"Yes, King Eomer. He may not be officially king, but he is the next in line. Now get in the tub, you are in dire need of a bath." Leiawyn didn't argue and slowly entered the bathtub. "Good girl, now just relax."
The water was hot and felt good on Leiawyn's dry skin. Celandine wash Leiawyn's hair with some vanilla scented soap and scrubbed every inch of her dirty skin. The bath felt so nice that Leiawyn was upset when it ended. After Celandine dried her off, Leiawyn slipped the new dress on. It was simple lavender dress and it fit like it was made for her.
"Much better. Now I must leave for a while, but you are to stay here. Eomer should return with some food later. Good day, my lady." Celandine bowed then left the room taking Leiawyn's dirty dress with her.
"That was just weird. I wonder if I will always have a maid from now on?" Leiawyn laid back down on the bed. She had no idea what she was going to do until Eomer returned.
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~Ok this is where the 'R' comes in. If love scenes aren't your thing don't read this part!~
Leiawyn had been pacing the length of her room for the past half hour. She laughed every now and then realizing she probably picked up the habit of pacing from Eomer. Her smile faded whenever she thought of what caused her to pace in the first place. Celandine came back and told her that she heard Eomer was to set out with the Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Prince Imrahil and several thousand men to go to Mordor, in two days. Leiawyn knew they were going to draw Sauron's eye away from Frodo with a final battle, and they did not plan to return. It was to be the final sacrifice for the battle of middle Earth.
Leiawyn stopped by the window and glanced out. Outside the walls if the city, she could see Aragorn's camp and all the able body men in the city preparing to leave in a few days. She turned from the window when she heard a knock on her door.
"Come in." She called out as she sat on the edge of her bed. Eomer walked into her room and stood in front of her.
"Leia, why didn't you come to dinner?" He watched her fiddle with the hem of her dress.
"I wasn't hungry."
"You know about the final battle don't you?" Eomer saw Leiawyn slowly nod her head. He wanted to tell her himself, but it was too late now.
As Eomer sat beside her, he could still smell the vanilla oil from her bath lingering in the air. Her dark brown hair was pulled back from her face but one section managed to break free. Looking at her with the candle light dancing on her face, his heart ached at the thought of leaving her. He reached over and placed his large hand over her small soft one.
Leiawyn looked down at Eomer's hand and felt tears spring into her eyes. This was probably the last time he would touch her, the thought tore at her very soul. Facing him, she leaned over and kissed him softly on the lips. That simple action broke the dam. The next thing she knew Eomer took her in his arms completely and kissed her passionately. She wrapped her arms around his neck as his tongue explored every inch of her mouth.
Eomer eased up his grip on her and started to undo the ties on the back of her dress. Once the dress was open, he ran his fingers over to smooth exposed skin. He felt Leiawyn tremble at his touch, and his desire for her increased. He stopped kissing her and looked in to her eyes.
"Do you want to stop?" He asked her out of breath. She shook her head no. He could see the fear in her blue eyes but there was also a flame of passion in them. "Are you sure?"
"Eomer, I love you. You are leaving in a few days and I will probably never see you again. I want to have this memory, this moment in heaven, to carry in my heart forever. I want you to leave with the most valuable thing I can give you, myself."
Eomer stood pulling Leiawyn to her feet also. He reached up and removed the dress from her shoulders and it fell to the floor. Eomer's eyes took in every inch of her body.
"You are breathtaking, Leiawyn."
Leiawyn blushed at the compliment, no one had ever seen her naked before. She grabbed Eomer's shirt and pulled it over his head and threw it on the ground. The armor he normally wore hid his lean, sculptured body, and now Leiawyn saw that it did him no justice. His muscles were defined and his shoulders broad, he was perfect. Eomer pulled Leiawyn to him, kissing her, their skin touching for the first time.
As they kissed Leiawyn could feel Eomer's desire for her growing. She slid her hand down his stomach and undid his belt. Soon his hands were helping hers, trying to free himself. Once his pants were undone they too fell to the floor. The couple stopped kissing and looked at each other. They had nothing to hid behind, and Leiawyn could see now just how much Eomer wanted her.
Eomer took Leiawyn in his arms, and let their mouths explore each other as he gently pushed her back on the bed. Their hands roamed freely trying to take in every detail of each others body. Leiawyn could feel Eomer excitement growing and his hand found her thigh wanting access. Parting her legs, she granted him permission. Carefully he positioned himself over her, he slowly eased in trying not to cause too much pain.
Leiawyn bit her lip to keep from crying out as he entered her. The pain was intense and she realized just how big he was. Once Eomer was completely in, he stopped to give her time to adjust to the feeling. He looked at her beautiful face and saw she was biting her lip.
"Are you ok?" Leiawyn took a breath and nodded giving him permission to continue.
Slowly, as not to hurt her, he pulled out and then slid back in. The first time he did it Leiawyn cried out a little, but as he continued the pain dulled. In its place was the most incredible feeling, their bodies fitting together like a puzzle that had been missing an important piece. They got into a rhythm, complimenting each others movements.
They continued for an hour, oblivious to the world around them. Only paying attention to what they were feeling, wanting to make that feeling grow. Leiawyn felt herself losing control and as her body tensed, both partners reached their high together.
There the two lovers laid, their bodies covered in sweat, breathing hard. Leiawyn rolled over onto her side and felt Eomer do the same. He hugged her to him, breathing in the scent of her, making a memory of the smell. He knew he could never make love to anyone but Leiawyn for the rest of his life.
Leiawyn felt numb all over, but in a good way. She had never felt so tired in her life. Yet she felt more alive than ever before.
"I love you Leiawyn." Eomer whispered still out of breath.
"I love you, too. That was amazing." Leiawyn rolled over to face him, her face glowing in the candle light. "Can we do it again?" A smile grew on his flushed face.
"As you wish my love." Eomer kissed her and they started their intimate dance all over again.
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A/N: That was my first time writing a love scene so please let me know if it was horrible.
Tara: Thank you for pointing out my mistake! Hopefully I fixed it all now!
Welsh-Dragoon: I guess I did make a rhyme. He probably wondered if Eowyn corrupted Leiawyn!
Everlong: I've updated! Here is the infamous chapter. Everyone should thank you. You really helped me out here and I promise there are no bulging members or titties! **Everyone should read Everlong's fic "Sunset on the Plain" It is a great Eomer fic!!**
JadeGoddess: Always happy to help! Here is the next chapter hope you enjoy it!
Disclaimer: I only own Leiawyn and Lou.
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Lou couldn't get her best friend to recognize her. Ever since Leiawyn fell to the floor screaming, a few hours ago, she had sat there not talking. Her eyes were glazed over and she didn't even cry. Lou watched as Leiawyn rocked back and forth on the cold floor. She never felt so helpless before.
"Leia? Please look at me. Sweetheart, please let me know you understand me." Lou pleaded as she wiped a cold rag over Leiawyn's hot forehead. "Leia? You have to come back to me. You made a promise!"
Leiawyn's eyes finally moved and they locked on Lou's green ones. The sudden movement caused Lou to jump.
"Promises mean nothing." Leiawyn's voice was shaky. "They mean nothing! Eomer promised to take care of me, to come back to me. He promised!" Her energy slowly came back and she climbed to her feet. "He promised and he is dead! Dead Lou! He broke his promise!"
All of a sudden the air was too stuffy and the walls seemed to be getting closer. Leiawyn couldn't stay here, not near all this death and pain. Her eyes searched frantically for the door, when she found it she broke into a run. She ignored Lou calling her name and continued to run. She needed fresh air, space to move in. She ran without thinking letting her legs carry her where they wished, as long as it was far away from death.
When she finally stopped, she knew exactly where she was. Leiawyn was facing part of the main wall that protected the city. It was hidden behind a few run down fences and no one on the main road could see it. A section of the wall was missing and it made the perfect bench. When Leiawyn's mother disappeared she came here all the time to think, only her brother and Lou knew about it. Leiawyn sat down on the make shift bench and tried to catch her breath.
No matter how hard she tried she couldn't cry. Leiawyn had done enough of that in the last month to last a lifetime. Listening, she could tell the battle was over but, she didn't care it was too late. Everyone was dead; Eomer, Eowyn, Theoden, and probably all those who went though the Paths of the Dead. Leaning against the wall she gave up, she had nothing left in her life. Leiawyn saw that the stairs that were carved into the wall were still intact. Walking over, she took a deep breath and climbed them until she reached the top of the wall. Carefully she stood barefoot along the edge and looked down. The distance to the ground would be enough to kill her instantly. No one would miss her, everyone who cared was dead. Lou was still alive but Leiawyn knew she would die too, if Leiawyn stayed alive. Breathing slowly, she closed her eyes and jumped, waiting for all the pain to end.
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Eomer had not left his sister's side in the House of the Healing, since Aragorn healed her. He ran to the house as soon as Prince Imrahil told him the Eowyn was still alive. They spoke not of war or death, for Eomer tried to keep the conversation light. He could tell she was still very weak and did not want her to worry over bothersome things.
"How is Leiawyn?" Eowyn asked, remembering she hadn't seen her since before the foul creature attacked. Eomer raised his eyebrows at this sudden mention of Leiawyn.
"I figure she is doing just find, she is at Dunharrow after all. What harm could befall her?" His sister's eyes got wide. He could not understand what was worrying her.
"You haven't seen her?"
"No, how could I. She is…." Eomer's voice trailed off as everything clicked in his head.
He left Eowyn's side and walked quickly through the door, stepping outside. He should have known Leiawyn would have come with his sister. He had to find her, for the battlefield was still littered with many bodies and he did not know if she was one of them. His pace quickened and he looked around frantically, she had to be somewhere. He began to shout her name, fear taking over.
"Leiawyn! Leiawyn! Where are you?!" Soldiers and peasants looked at him as he went shouting like a mad man.
"Excuse me?" A delicate hand grabbed his arm but Eomer shook it off. He did not have time for stupid girls throwing themselves at him. "Eomer?" The hand reached for him again.
Eomer stopped moving and turned to face the voice. No women in the land of Gondor knew him, except Leiawyn. He looked at the figure and saw that it was a pretty blond woman and her eyes were filled with worry.
"Yes, I am Eomer. How do you know my name?"
" Leiawyn, she thinks your dead." Eomer knew he had to find her soon, for if she thought he was dead who knew what she would do.
"Where is she? Take me to her." The woman shook her head.
" I can't, my lord. She ran away after hearing you were dead. I don't know where she is." Eomer took a breath to stop from shaking the woman for information.
"Try and think. Where would she go if she was upset." He spoke calmly but his heart raced. He could feel time was running out. The woman was quiet as she thought then she spoke.
"The only place I can think of is the wall." She pointed towards a section of the main wall. "Leiawyn went there as a…." Lou stopped and her eyes got wide.
Eomer followed her stare and felt his heart had stopped. Without thinking he took off running, pushing people out of his way. He had to get to Leiawyn and fast, the adrenaline pumped through his body. He scaled a fence with ease and found a set of stairs that snaked up the wall. Taking them two at a time he reached the top just as she jumped. He grabbed her left hand, causing her to bang into the side of the wall. She hung over the edge, but didn't fall. Laying on his stomach, he grabbed her right hand and pulled her up. He fell on his back, and she landed on his chest knocking the wind out of him. Those deep blue eyes stared into his rich brown ones.
"Eomer? Your suppose to be dead." Leiawyn could not believe who had pulled her up. She felt she was looking in to the eyes of a ghost.
"No I'm not. What do you think you were doing, jumping of a wall! Were you trying to kill yourself?" He sat up, angry now that she was ok, and she sat next to him.
"Yes, I was." Tears filled her eyes and her voice broke. "I thought you were dead. I knew everyone else was dead and I couldn't stand being alone." Leiawyn looked down as Eomer's large hands grasped hers tightly.
"Who is dead?"
"Everyone! Eowyn, Theoden, Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, and everyone else I care about!" The tears escaped. Leiawyn was relieved that Eomer was ok, but she knew that everyone else in her life were still dead.
"You are wrong. Only Theoden lies dead. Everyone else is alive, but Eowyn and Merry are both hurt. They are being tended to in the House of the Healing." Eomer saw she had stopped crying.
"Really? They live?" Eomer nodded. "Oh Eomer! What have I tried to do? What was I thinking!" Leiawyn felt Eomer wrap his strong arms around her, drawing her closer to him.
"Shhh, my love. Everything is ok now." He stroked her hair. He looked over the edge of the wall and thanked whoever was listening that he reached her in time.
After a few more minutes, they slowly made their way back down the wall. Eomer saw how exhausted and hurt Leiawyn was, so he picked her up and carried her to the tower in the center of the city. He paid no attention to those who stared at the strange sight of the tall Rider carrying a young woman . The guards opened the doors when they arrived and directed him to a room down the hall where Leiawyn could stay. He carried through the doorway and laid her gently down on the bed. He pulled the covers up to her chin and kissed her lightly on the lips.
"I have to go and see Aragorn. I will tell him and the others that you are ok. They will be upset you came, but I know they will be proud you fought. Sleep now and I promise to be here when you wake." Her eyes fluttered open at the last sentence.
"You promise?"
"Yes, I promise. You know I keep them, especially to you." He kissed her once more.
"You do keep them. You never let me down." She closed her eyes again.
"I never will let you down. I love you." Eomer left closing the door behind him.
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Leiawyn slept for several hours, making up for lost time. When she awoke she saw Eomer laying down next to her on top of the covers. His chiseled features were relaxed, and Leiawyn smiled he looked like a child taking a midday nap.
"He has not left you side since we got here." Leiawyn jumped a little, and saw Aragorn sitting next to her in a chair.
"Aragorn? What are you doing here?" She sat up, her right arm throbbing from her injury.
"I came to see you, as did the others. We know what happened, but we will not speak of such foul things. I'm only glad that Eomer found you when he did." Aragorn took her hand in his, stroking it. He was relieved that Leiawyn was ok, but he was even more proud that she fought in the battle. He knew she was a fighter at heart.
"The others?" Leiawyn looked around the room and saw Legolas sitting near the window, Gimli asleep on the floor with Pippin laying near by. "How long has everyone been here?"
"Not too long. Though I have to leave you now, for it is not my place to reside in the city. I only came to see how you were doing." He stood pulling the hood of his cloak over his head. "Rest, dear child. Legolas, you and Gimli come back to camp when you are finished visiting." Aragorn silently left the room.
"Well, if it isn't my favorite person to torment." Legolas smiled as he sat in the chair that Aragorn had occupied. "How are you doing?" He ran a warm hand along her cheek. If he had been here none of this would have happened. It is a good thing Eomer was there otherwise who knew what would have happened.
"I am good. Now that I know everyone is alive, I'm great. I bet you can't understand what happened, being an elf and all." Leiawyn looked over at Eomer once more. She felt so ashamed of her actions earlier.
"I know you felt alone and thought that everyone was dead. All I need to understand is that you are ok. I don't care what you did. I'm just glad you will still be here for me to torment."
"Yes, for when your not here he likes to torment me!" Gimli informed them as he awoke from his nap. The stout dwarf walked over to Legolas.
"Your awake! Good! I was worried but now I see you are fine. I wish I could stay, but there are others who are in need of company. I must be on my way and get a bit to eat and then to see to Merry." Pippin walked over to the bed and kissed Leiawyn on the head. "I will visit tomorrow, er, today. What day is it?"
"Let's give Leiawyn some peace and quiet. She needs her rest, and we will figure out what day it is Master Pippin." Legolas stood and bowed as he left taking the others with him. Once the door closed she had to laugh. She had missed them all so much.
"That sound is music to my ears" Eomer said when he awoke to Leiawyn laughing.
"Did I wake you? I'm sorry." Leiawyn whispered feeling bad for waking him, he looked so peaceful.
"There is nothing to be sorry about. Come here." Leiawyn slid over to Eomer and he pulled her close to him. "Let's just sleep for awhile."
"That is the best idea I've heard in a while." Leiawyn closed her eyes, breathing in the distinct smell that was Eomer.
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Leiawyn awoke the next morning to the sound of Eomer walking about. A smile came to her face as she saw him gathering his things. His hair was messy and knotted and his clothes were bunched up. He stopped in front of the mirror and straightened his clothes out, running a comb through his hair, trying to tame it a little.
"So men primp too." Leiawyn teased him.
"Good morning. I didn't mean to wake you, but I have to take council with Aragorn and Prince Imrahil. I'll bring you something to eat when I return."
Once he was satisfied with his appearance, Eomer walked to the bed and kissed Leiawyn, morning breath and all. He then left the room telling her to stay in bed and rest. Too bad that plan would not take place, for a few minutes after he left a young girl entered her room.
"Lady Leiawyn? My name is Celandine and I will be your maid for your stay in Minas Tirith." She pulled a dress from the closet and hung it on the door. She then began to boil a bucket of water on the small stove in the room.
"My maid? Wait, like a servant? Oh no, you must be mistaken. I've lived here my entire life and I don't have a maid. I'm not of noble blood." Leiawyn watched some more as there was knock on the door and two more girls entered carrying buckets. They poured the contents into the tub in the corner of the room, then left Leiawyn with Celandine.
"Well, you get one now. The King is seeing to it." Celandine poured her water into the tub also.
Then she added some oil and the room soon smelled like a wild field. Celandine walked over to Leiawyn and pulled her dress over her head. Leiawyn was too confused to protest.
"The king?"
"Yes, King Eomer. He may not be officially king, but he is the next in line. Now get in the tub, you are in dire need of a bath." Leiawyn didn't argue and slowly entered the bathtub. "Good girl, now just relax."
The water was hot and felt good on Leiawyn's dry skin. Celandine wash Leiawyn's hair with some vanilla scented soap and scrubbed every inch of her dirty skin. The bath felt so nice that Leiawyn was upset when it ended. After Celandine dried her off, Leiawyn slipped the new dress on. It was simple lavender dress and it fit like it was made for her.
"Much better. Now I must leave for a while, but you are to stay here. Eomer should return with some food later. Good day, my lady." Celandine bowed then left the room taking Leiawyn's dirty dress with her.
"That was just weird. I wonder if I will always have a maid from now on?" Leiawyn laid back down on the bed. She had no idea what she was going to do until Eomer returned.
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~Ok this is where the 'R' comes in. If love scenes aren't your thing don't read this part!~
Leiawyn had been pacing the length of her room for the past half hour. She laughed every now and then realizing she probably picked up the habit of pacing from Eomer. Her smile faded whenever she thought of what caused her to pace in the first place. Celandine came back and told her that she heard Eomer was to set out with the Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Prince Imrahil and several thousand men to go to Mordor, in two days. Leiawyn knew they were going to draw Sauron's eye away from Frodo with a final battle, and they did not plan to return. It was to be the final sacrifice for the battle of middle Earth.
Leiawyn stopped by the window and glanced out. Outside the walls if the city, she could see Aragorn's camp and all the able body men in the city preparing to leave in a few days. She turned from the window when she heard a knock on her door.
"Come in." She called out as she sat on the edge of her bed. Eomer walked into her room and stood in front of her.
"Leia, why didn't you come to dinner?" He watched her fiddle with the hem of her dress.
"I wasn't hungry."
"You know about the final battle don't you?" Eomer saw Leiawyn slowly nod her head. He wanted to tell her himself, but it was too late now.
As Eomer sat beside her, he could still smell the vanilla oil from her bath lingering in the air. Her dark brown hair was pulled back from her face but one section managed to break free. Looking at her with the candle light dancing on her face, his heart ached at the thought of leaving her. He reached over and placed his large hand over her small soft one.
Leiawyn looked down at Eomer's hand and felt tears spring into her eyes. This was probably the last time he would touch her, the thought tore at her very soul. Facing him, she leaned over and kissed him softly on the lips. That simple action broke the dam. The next thing she knew Eomer took her in his arms completely and kissed her passionately. She wrapped her arms around his neck as his tongue explored every inch of her mouth.
Eomer eased up his grip on her and started to undo the ties on the back of her dress. Once the dress was open, he ran his fingers over to smooth exposed skin. He felt Leiawyn tremble at his touch, and his desire for her increased. He stopped kissing her and looked in to her eyes.
"Do you want to stop?" He asked her out of breath. She shook her head no. He could see the fear in her blue eyes but there was also a flame of passion in them. "Are you sure?"
"Eomer, I love you. You are leaving in a few days and I will probably never see you again. I want to have this memory, this moment in heaven, to carry in my heart forever. I want you to leave with the most valuable thing I can give you, myself."
Eomer stood pulling Leiawyn to her feet also. He reached up and removed the dress from her shoulders and it fell to the floor. Eomer's eyes took in every inch of her body.
"You are breathtaking, Leiawyn."
Leiawyn blushed at the compliment, no one had ever seen her naked before. She grabbed Eomer's shirt and pulled it over his head and threw it on the ground. The armor he normally wore hid his lean, sculptured body, and now Leiawyn saw that it did him no justice. His muscles were defined and his shoulders broad, he was perfect. Eomer pulled Leiawyn to him, kissing her, their skin touching for the first time.
As they kissed Leiawyn could feel Eomer's desire for her growing. She slid her hand down his stomach and undid his belt. Soon his hands were helping hers, trying to free himself. Once his pants were undone they too fell to the floor. The couple stopped kissing and looked at each other. They had nothing to hid behind, and Leiawyn could see now just how much Eomer wanted her.
Eomer took Leiawyn in his arms, and let their mouths explore each other as he gently pushed her back on the bed. Their hands roamed freely trying to take in every detail of each others body. Leiawyn could feel Eomer excitement growing and his hand found her thigh wanting access. Parting her legs, she granted him permission. Carefully he positioned himself over her, he slowly eased in trying not to cause too much pain.
Leiawyn bit her lip to keep from crying out as he entered her. The pain was intense and she realized just how big he was. Once Eomer was completely in, he stopped to give her time to adjust to the feeling. He looked at her beautiful face and saw she was biting her lip.
"Are you ok?" Leiawyn took a breath and nodded giving him permission to continue.
Slowly, as not to hurt her, he pulled out and then slid back in. The first time he did it Leiawyn cried out a little, but as he continued the pain dulled. In its place was the most incredible feeling, their bodies fitting together like a puzzle that had been missing an important piece. They got into a rhythm, complimenting each others movements.
They continued for an hour, oblivious to the world around them. Only paying attention to what they were feeling, wanting to make that feeling grow. Leiawyn felt herself losing control and as her body tensed, both partners reached their high together.
There the two lovers laid, their bodies covered in sweat, breathing hard. Leiawyn rolled over onto her side and felt Eomer do the same. He hugged her to him, breathing in the scent of her, making a memory of the smell. He knew he could never make love to anyone but Leiawyn for the rest of his life.
Leiawyn felt numb all over, but in a good way. She had never felt so tired in her life. Yet she felt more alive than ever before.
"I love you Leiawyn." Eomer whispered still out of breath.
"I love you, too. That was amazing." Leiawyn rolled over to face him, her face glowing in the candle light. "Can we do it again?" A smile grew on his flushed face.
"As you wish my love." Eomer kissed her and they started their intimate dance all over again.
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A/N: That was my first time writing a love scene so please let me know if it was horrible.