I know its taking long for each chapter. I try to keep it to an 8 day maximum, but this chapter was really tough.

The lullaby Eowyn sings to calm Eodwyn is actuall a song sung by Enya called "China Roses". It isn't really lullaby material but it really is a beautiful song.

White Angel Chapter Five: Eodwyn

When Eowyn awoke the next day Aragorn wasn't there. She looked around and saw the sun was high in the sky already. She had slept very late but was still tired. She turned and saw a tray of food on her bedside table but wasn't very hungry right then.

She stretched and sat up slowly, leaning back against the headboard and taking her hair out of its ponytail. She reached over and grabbed her brush from the table and began to brush her long golden hair while she hummed a tune Aragorn often sang to her.

The door opened and Aragorn walked in smiling. He wasn't looking at Eowyn but was holding the baby in his arms, cradling it close to his chest. He stopped short when he saw that Eowyn was awake and turned his smile to her. She gave a small smile back as he walked over and sat on the bed next to her.

He held Eodwyn out to Eowyn and she took her, cradling the bundle close to her and looking down at it with a smile.

"Good morning little Eodwyn." She whispered. She leaned over and kissed the baby's soft cheek. She looked up to Aragorn. "And just where have you been today?" She asked him.

"Only in the gardens." He said. "Eodwyn here was up before the crack of dawn. But the nurse that took care of her said there is nothing wrong with her. She said that Eodwyn was very quiet and calm."

"I wonder where she got that from." Eowyn said with a smile.

"I haven't the slightest clue." Aragorn said. They both laughed softly. Aragorn stopped and looked hard at Eowyn. "How do you feel today?"

Eowyn stopped laughing and shut her eyes, throwing her head back to lean on the headboard of the bed. "I feel like a horse trampled me."

Aragorn touched his wife's cheek and stroked his finger up and down as she sighed. "That is to be expected. Eat some food and get some rest." He said softly. He put his arm around her shoulder and brought her closer so she was leaning on him. Then he grabbed the tray of food and put it on his lap so she could eat.

"I'm not very hungry right now."

"You have to eat, Eowyn. You haven't eaten anything since yesterday morning. You need to at least drink this water and eat some bread."

So Eowyn handed the baby to Aragorn and took the tray of food. There was some cold broth, bread, and a large glass of cold water for her to drink. She drank the water and nibbled a bit on the bread then pushed the tray away.

"Happy now King Elessar?" She asked playfully.

"The name," He said, leaning close into Eowyn's face, "Is Aragorn." Eowyn smiled and gave him a peck on the lips.

"So sorry. Your Majesty." She teased. Aragorn kissed her again on the lips briefly.

Eodwyn gave a small strangled grunt and then began to cry.

Eowyn backed away from Aragorn and he looked down at the baby.

"She must be hungry." Eowyn said. She reached over and took Eodwyn out of Aragorn's arms and placed the baby in hers. "Aragorn, go down to the kitchens and get a bottle. Make sure it is warm, the nurses should have some ready."

"How would you know? You've been asleep all day."

Eowyn sighed impatiently. "They are nurses Aragorn, they'll be expecting the child to want something to eat."

So Aragorn walked across the room and out the door, not bothering to look back.

Eowyn was left alone with her baby for the first time. She looked down at the tiny infant in her arms and leaned down, kissing her forehead lightly. Eodwyn continued to cry loudly.

"Hush now, little one." She whispered, rocking the baby lightly. "You'll be alright." She said.

Eowyn brushed her hand down the soft rosy cheeks of her baby and Eodwyn began to calm down slowly.

"Mommy is here." Eowyn whispered. She smiled to herself as Eodwyn stretched. Her hand opened up and Eowyn slowly moved her palm up next to the small helpless thing that she held. The tiny stretched hand barely reached to the middle of her palm and it was then that Eowyn realized what she really held.

She held someone's life.

This tiny helpless thing in her arms depended on Eowyn to survive, and Eowyn suddenly didn't know if she was ready to face the challenge of being a mother.

Aragorn returned a moment later and found Eowyn sitting on the bed, staring down at Eodwyn with a slight frown. Aragorn smiled. He had gone through this earlier when he was out in the gardens holding the baby.

He walked over to the bed and sat down, handing a warm bottle of milk to Eowyn. Eowyn looked up and smiled, taking the bottle. They didn't need words right then to express how they felt.

Eowyn held the bottle down to Eodwyn and she opened her tiny mouth, beginning to drink happily. Eowyn and Aragorn looked at each other and smiled in understanding.

Eowyn leaned on Aragorn's shoulder and closed her eyes. He leaned his head on hers and put his arm around her, holding her close. They would raise this child together. They would handle it day by day and whatever came they would deal with it. They both knew it would not be easy, but their love would guide them through. *****

Oh I know this is hopelessly short but I have a plan. Please review. When I say review I don't mean, "This is Good. Update soon please." Those are all well and good too but I would like some feedback. I am losing reviewers and I need to know what I can do to get some back.

So tell me what you want to see happen that would catch everyone's attention. I have gotten a suggestion that I like and have one idea but I need more so that I will have more things to choose from. This is still only my second fanfic so please be patient with me and tell me what I can do!

Thank you, Cerasi