A/N: I don't own anything, except my brain and some very tattered, worn out copies of the Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales, the Lord of the Rings, etc. I wish I did, but they belong to great genius J.R.R. Tolkien.

Thanks for all the reviews! This chapter is probably the only one that is joyful. This took a great deal of self-sacrifice to write, as I absolutely ADORE Faramir and couldn't stand him and Eowyn! Please R/R! As always, there are asterisks and explanations of Elvish at the end.

Fourth Age, 2nd year, Ithilien, Gondor

There was great rejoicing on this day in both Gondor and Rohan for Eowyn, Lady of Ithilien and Shield maiden of Rohan*, gave birth to a daughter. Aragorn sent many gifts to them and Faramir invited us to come see them. He said that Eowyn wanted me to name the baby girl. I was flattered and immediately set out for Ithilien to see them.
Before I even set foot into the city, the fragrance of the trees and flowers overtook me and the rushing of the waterfalls reminded me so much of Rivendell that in spite of myself, a tear formed and found it's way down my cheek. Faramir rode out to greet me and once into the city, he led me to his home and to Eowyn, looking tired yet happy, holding the new baby girl in her arms. She smiled and greeted me warmly and handed me the bundle carefully. I held the baby in my arms and peered down into its angelic features. She had her mother's golden hair and her father's striking blue eyes and countenance. "Vanya lapse*," I whispered to myself.
"We were hoping you would grant the honor of naming her," Eowyn said, "I have loved hearing songs of the Elven tales, especially from your husband, Lord Aragorn. Please name her something Elven."
"I would be honored. It is a great honor for my kin to name her after our lore," I replied. I then looked into the baby's innocent eyes and searched for a name for her. Este? Yavanna? Elen? Elanor? Varda? Her eyes shone like stars and seemed to call for that name.
"Varda," I whispered, "Inye esse cilme elye Varda*." She gurgled, laughed, and a bubble appeared from her mouth. I smiled and closing my eyes, pressing the baby to my breast, murmured, "May the Grace of Valar be with you*." I then turned and faced her wondering parents.
"I named her Varda. Does that name seem suitable to you?" I asked them.
They exchanged glances and Eowyn said, "It's a beautiful name. Please, what does it mean?"
"Varda is the greatest of the Valier, the seven Queens of Valar. She is the most revered and best loved to all Elves. She is the Lady of Stars and knows all regions of Ea. Her beauty is too great to be described by the tongues of Men or Elves, for the light of Illuvatar lives in her face*. I named your child this for her eyes shine like stars and light emits from her face."
"We are honored," Faramir said bowing his head. I set Varda back into her mother's arms and gently kissed her forehead.
"almarea nasie lya aure*," I whispered to her.
After wishing them well and singing an Elvish lullaby to Varda, I rode back to Minas Tirith. Varda had stirred up from deep down in my heart longing and dreams for children of my own. Visions of my children playing, frolicking encircled my mind. Aragorn has said nothing of children, but being the King, he must have an heir. I shall think of this later. The hour grows late and my maids weary.

* Eowyn, Lady of Ithilien and Shield Maiden of Rohan: Eowyn was born a Rohirrim (term for a person of Rohan) and was niece of King Theoden. For her valiant defeat of the Witch King and her other acts of bravery, she is known as the Shield maiden of Rohan. Since Theoden was killed by the Witch King at the Battle of Pelennor Fields, her brother Eomer became King. She married Faramir, Captain and now Steward of Gondor, and becomes the Lady of Ithilien.

* "Vanya lapse": Beautiful babe.

* "Inye esse cilme elye Varda": I hereby name thee Varda

* "May the Grace of Valar be with you": This is traditional for Elves. It is similar to "God bless" in Elven terms and Arwen often called upon the Grace of Valar to protect Aragorn during the War of the Ring.

* "Varda is the greatest of the Valier...for the light of Illuvatar lives in her face": This is from the history of the Elves. The Valier are the seven Queens of the Valar. Varda is the mightiest of them all and married to Manwe, lord of the Valar. Ea is the land they dwell in and she knows all parts of it. She is so beautiful that no tongue could describe it. Illuvatar is the creator of Valar and he represents God, so to speak and the Valar are his angels.

* "almarea nasie lya aure": Blessed may your days be.