Flower of Gondor
~
Autheress Note: I looked in the appendixes and I swear it does not say when Theodred was born so I am taking some liberty and I want him to be the same age as Boromir (though I have a feeling he is probably younger). Also at this time Eomer is only four and Eowyn was just born.
Flamingo Feathers: Thank you for that incredibly in depth criticism of my story, that is the first review that I've gotten that has pointed out mistakes, mishaps, etc. instead of saying "your story sucks" wanted to point out something, Eowyn was born 2995, that's when the story takes place. Also I know her name is not very elven but there are explanations on the way, her mysterious past isn't so much a mystery as much as what Ciara isn't telling. Ciara is not a Mary-sue though she does appear to be one so far; I wanted her to appear perfect at first. There are some major character development and changes on the way. Addressing the issue about her never seeing a man before; she has seen a man before, she says that later on when she tells about her past after she originally said she hadn't. Yes, Boromir and Faramir are out of character. I am not Tolkien ergo they cannot possibly be in true character. This is a fanfic and I write Faramir and Boromir as I see them and as how I want them, that is something that can't be helped. One of the views of writing a fanfic is being able to go beyond the limits and boundaries that are set. Fanfics are a whole other world besides what was originally written. Again, thanks.
EFDGamgee: Yes, vain elf. She is supposed to be and there is so much more on the way. Don't hate her yet though! Speeling grammers, who needs them!? Just kidding, I know I have mistakes and I try to catch them but I am the worst at proofreading my own works!
Toby Keith Fanatic: Hi! Someone's heart is going to break but I'm not going to say who!! Enjoy!
Butterflyer: Change is good and so is Boromir!!
Lady Nessa Fefalas: How is the describing coming along? Enough, too much? Hope you're enjoying!
Cookie-crazy: I love Boromir and there is never enough of him in the fanfic world so here is plenty of him and some Faramir on the side! Not to exclude poor Faramir but maybe I'll give him some glory in his own story!
Nienna: I know Ciara is a dull elf but hopefully she'll liven up enough for you! Sorry I had to make her an elf but that's just the way it plays out in my head! Though there will be mortal women later that have their moments of glory! Faramir is a part of the story but unfortunately it's mostly Boromir. Faramir gets his own fun later but maybe I'll give him a story all to himself sometime.
~
The group journeyed on quite uneventfully to Edoras. Ciara had never ridden so long in her life and was more than happy to see her horse put in the stable and feel the solid ground beneath her own feet.
"Welcome to Edoras." Boromir smiled as the guards climbed the steps to the main hall.
The guards of Edoras stood at the door and smiled and allowed them in as soon as the group had assembled in front of the door.
"My lords Boromir and Faramir, sons of Denethor, Steward of Gondor." A guard announced the presence of the brothers. Boromir whispered quickly into the guards ear and the man added, "Also here her ladyship Ciara, daughter of Denethor, Steward of Gondor."
"Welcome to my hall." Came the regal reply of a fair-haired man sitting in his throne, next to him sat a man very similar in looks.
"King Theoden and lord Eomund." The man said before closing the doors behind him.
"You are all welcomed here, sons and daughter of Denethor. Tell me though, how had Denethor so quickly acquired another daughter?" The king smiled warmly at Ciara.
"She is a foster daughter, my lord." Boromir smiled back at the benevolent king.
"I see, well, welcome then Ciara." Theoden stood and his brother followed suit.
"My brother here has just had his second child, a daughter as well." Theoden smiled at his brother.
"Congratulations, my lord." Boromir and Faramir replied at the same time.
"Thank you." Eomund returned the smile.
"Well, the servants will show you all to your rooms and we will meet again tonight at dinner. You'll have to excuse me for the brevity of our first meeting but duty calls." Theoden bowed and left the guards to follow servants to their rooms.
Since there were twenty guards they were out five to a room and Faramir and Ciara had a separate room for the two of them.
"King Theoden seems very nice." Ciara commented as she hung her dresses in the wardrobe.
"Oh, he is a very nice man. And a good king too." Faramir nodded.
~
Boromir came to gather Faramir and Ciara for the feast that night. Ciara had donned a beautiful burgundy dress and had only half of her hair back, letting the rest cascade in a river of dark waves down her back.
"You look very lovely, Ciara." Boromir smiled.
"Faramir helped me dress, I still haven't quite gotten the hang of this strange dresses yet." Ciara confessed and Boromir laughed.
"Come, we don't want to be late."
The hall was already full of Rohirrim and other special guests for the evening.
"Welcome my lords." Theoden's wife stood next to her son, Theodred, who was the same age of Boromir.
"Thank you my lady." Boromir and Faramir both bowed before her.
"This is my son, Theodred." Theoden's wife introduced her son.
"Welcome."
"Hello." Boromir and Faramir nodded again, "This is our sister, Ciara." Boromir introduced Ciara whom stood waiting patiently for all the formal greetings to end.
"Welcome dear." Theodred's mother smiled at Ciara secretly looking over her beauty and possibility of becoming a candidate for Theodred's wife when she noticed Ciara's ears, "Why, you are an elf!"
"Yes, Lord Denethor has taken me in for his own." Ciara explained.
"That's wonderful!" Theoden's wife smiled and mentally put her at the top of her list for candidates for Theodred's marriage.
"Come, let us end this formal talk and go eat, drink, and be merry." Theodred stepped from behind his mother and Ciara could see he had inherited his father's strong features but his hair was not as light as most of the other men around.
"Yes, we re starving." Boromir nodded and the four disappeared, Theodred's mother smiling as she saw Theodred discreetly look over Ciara's beauty as she walked in front of him, she was a good possibility. She quickly turned to find her husband and tell him her idea.
"You just became a guard of your city?" Theodred asked Boromir as they headed towards a table with many of Boromir's fellow guards and Theodred's fellow Rohirrim.
"Yes, just before I came I became a level seven guard." Boromir nodded.
"That's impressive." Theodred laughed, "But not as impressive as Ciara here, you are most beautiful."
"Thank you, my lord." Ciara let out a genuine smile at the compliment and a little blush came to her cheeks.
"How did you become a foster daughter of Denethor?" Theodred asked as the four sat down at a table.
"We saw her in the woods while we were hunting then, she fainted and we took her back to the infirmary, found out she had no family and took her in." Boromir gave the story in brief.
"I wish I could find a beautiful maiden like you in the woods to take home. That had to be a dream!" Theodred smiled at Ciara and took a drink of his ale.
"She is." Boromir smiled at Ciara and she felt prettier than she had ever felt before.
"Theodred!!" A child's voice broke out through the crowd and a little, blond-haired boy came bounding up towards Theodred.
"Oh, come here! Did your mother allow you in here?" Theodred set the boy on his knee.
"No, I wanted to see your new friends with the funny hair." The boy looked at Faramir and Boromir.
"Funny hair? Why's that?" Faramir asked the little boy.
"It is like the colour of the night sky!" The boy laughed and pointed towards Ciara's dark hair.
"This is my cousin Eomer, son of Eomund, and he is a little handful!" Theodred said of the little boy who was now making faces at one of the Rohirrim who laughed and played along with the boy.
"He is adorable." Ciara smiled.
"Oh yea, really adorable. Especially when he decides he wants to cause trouble." Theodred laughed and the boy turned to Boromir.
"What is your name?" The boy demanded.
"I am Boromir, who are you?"
"I am Eomer. Why do you have that funny thing around your neck?"
"This is the horn of Gondor. It is used when there is trouble." Boromir laughed at the boy's inquisitive questions.
"Oh, we have a bunch of men and horses when there is trouble." Eomer didn't quite understand what the horn was for. Everyone laughed at little Eomer. "I have a new sister, her name is Eowyn and I am her big brother so I have to look out for her." Eomer informed everyone.
"He is too cute." Ciara smiled at Theodred.
"Yea. Eomer why don't you go bother King Theoden while we talk okay?" Theodred suggested to the little boy.
"Okay!" Eomer smiled and jumped of Theodred's lap and ran towards the King.
"I love him like a brother but he can be a handful." Theodred smiled and turned his attentions to his food.
Later that evening after the feasting was over and everyone was now drinking and talking with other guests Eomer found his way back to Theodred and the others.
"I'm back!" Eomer exclaimed as he grabbed onto Theodred's tunic.
"There you are little man!" Theodred patted him on the head and stepped aside so he could be a part of the group.
"Hello, Eomer." Faramir smiled at the boy.
"Hi!" Eomer smiled, he was bursting with enthusiasm.
"Isn't it past your bedtime?" Theodred asked the boy, "I bet your mother is looking for you."
"No, she is with my sister. Nanny said I could stay up later tonight because I was a good boy today." Eomer informed Theodred.
"Oh, well in that case." Theodred smiled.
"I like your armour mister." Eomer said looking up at Boromir.
"Thank you, Eomer." Boromir smiled down at the little boy.
"I want armour like his!" Eomer exclaimed to Theodred.
Theodred looked at Boromir and shook his head.
"I'm really tired Boromir, I think I am going back to my room." Ciara whispered in Boromir's ear.
"I'll walk back with you." Boromir whispered back, "Theodred, it's been a great evening but I think it is time we retired for the evening. I hope to see you again soon." Boromir nodded politely to Theodred.
"You're right it is getting late. Good evening, lady Ciara, it's been wonderful meeting you. I will see you all hopefully tomorrow." Theodred bowed to Ciara and smiled at Faramir and Boromir before taking Eomer's hand and leading him towards his room.
"Theodred is very nice, don't you think?" Ciara commented as Boromir and Faramir walked back with her to their rooms.
"I like him." Boromir nodded.
"Me too." Faramir agreed.
"And that little Eomer, he is such a darling boy." Ciara laughed thinking of him.
"He's full of energy, that one." Boromir raised his eyebrows, glad he didn't have to watch out for a young brother or cousin that age.
"I think he likes you, Boromir." Faramir laughed. Boromir shook his head and opened the door for Ciara to her room.
"Good night, Ciara." Boromir smiled, "I will be with the other guards tomorrow morning but I will come and get your for lunch, okay?"
"I'll see you then." Ciara nodded and followed Faramir into the room they were sharing.
~
~
Autheress Note: I looked in the appendixes and I swear it does not say when Theodred was born so I am taking some liberty and I want him to be the same age as Boromir (though I have a feeling he is probably younger). Also at this time Eomer is only four and Eowyn was just born.
Flamingo Feathers: Thank you for that incredibly in depth criticism of my story, that is the first review that I've gotten that has pointed out mistakes, mishaps, etc. instead of saying "your story sucks" wanted to point out something, Eowyn was born 2995, that's when the story takes place. Also I know her name is not very elven but there are explanations on the way, her mysterious past isn't so much a mystery as much as what Ciara isn't telling. Ciara is not a Mary-sue though she does appear to be one so far; I wanted her to appear perfect at first. There are some major character development and changes on the way. Addressing the issue about her never seeing a man before; she has seen a man before, she says that later on when she tells about her past after she originally said she hadn't. Yes, Boromir and Faramir are out of character. I am not Tolkien ergo they cannot possibly be in true character. This is a fanfic and I write Faramir and Boromir as I see them and as how I want them, that is something that can't be helped. One of the views of writing a fanfic is being able to go beyond the limits and boundaries that are set. Fanfics are a whole other world besides what was originally written. Again, thanks.
EFDGamgee: Yes, vain elf. She is supposed to be and there is so much more on the way. Don't hate her yet though! Speeling grammers, who needs them!? Just kidding, I know I have mistakes and I try to catch them but I am the worst at proofreading my own works!
Toby Keith Fanatic: Hi! Someone's heart is going to break but I'm not going to say who!! Enjoy!
Butterflyer: Change is good and so is Boromir!!
Lady Nessa Fefalas: How is the describing coming along? Enough, too much? Hope you're enjoying!
Cookie-crazy: I love Boromir and there is never enough of him in the fanfic world so here is plenty of him and some Faramir on the side! Not to exclude poor Faramir but maybe I'll give him some glory in his own story!
Nienna: I know Ciara is a dull elf but hopefully she'll liven up enough for you! Sorry I had to make her an elf but that's just the way it plays out in my head! Though there will be mortal women later that have their moments of glory! Faramir is a part of the story but unfortunately it's mostly Boromir. Faramir gets his own fun later but maybe I'll give him a story all to himself sometime.
~
The group journeyed on quite uneventfully to Edoras. Ciara had never ridden so long in her life and was more than happy to see her horse put in the stable and feel the solid ground beneath her own feet.
"Welcome to Edoras." Boromir smiled as the guards climbed the steps to the main hall.
The guards of Edoras stood at the door and smiled and allowed them in as soon as the group had assembled in front of the door.
"My lords Boromir and Faramir, sons of Denethor, Steward of Gondor." A guard announced the presence of the brothers. Boromir whispered quickly into the guards ear and the man added, "Also here her ladyship Ciara, daughter of Denethor, Steward of Gondor."
"Welcome to my hall." Came the regal reply of a fair-haired man sitting in his throne, next to him sat a man very similar in looks.
"King Theoden and lord Eomund." The man said before closing the doors behind him.
"You are all welcomed here, sons and daughter of Denethor. Tell me though, how had Denethor so quickly acquired another daughter?" The king smiled warmly at Ciara.
"She is a foster daughter, my lord." Boromir smiled back at the benevolent king.
"I see, well, welcome then Ciara." Theoden stood and his brother followed suit.
"My brother here has just had his second child, a daughter as well." Theoden smiled at his brother.
"Congratulations, my lord." Boromir and Faramir replied at the same time.
"Thank you." Eomund returned the smile.
"Well, the servants will show you all to your rooms and we will meet again tonight at dinner. You'll have to excuse me for the brevity of our first meeting but duty calls." Theoden bowed and left the guards to follow servants to their rooms.
Since there were twenty guards they were out five to a room and Faramir and Ciara had a separate room for the two of them.
"King Theoden seems very nice." Ciara commented as she hung her dresses in the wardrobe.
"Oh, he is a very nice man. And a good king too." Faramir nodded.
~
Boromir came to gather Faramir and Ciara for the feast that night. Ciara had donned a beautiful burgundy dress and had only half of her hair back, letting the rest cascade in a river of dark waves down her back.
"You look very lovely, Ciara." Boromir smiled.
"Faramir helped me dress, I still haven't quite gotten the hang of this strange dresses yet." Ciara confessed and Boromir laughed.
"Come, we don't want to be late."
The hall was already full of Rohirrim and other special guests for the evening.
"Welcome my lords." Theoden's wife stood next to her son, Theodred, who was the same age of Boromir.
"Thank you my lady." Boromir and Faramir both bowed before her.
"This is my son, Theodred." Theoden's wife introduced her son.
"Welcome."
"Hello." Boromir and Faramir nodded again, "This is our sister, Ciara." Boromir introduced Ciara whom stood waiting patiently for all the formal greetings to end.
"Welcome dear." Theodred's mother smiled at Ciara secretly looking over her beauty and possibility of becoming a candidate for Theodred's wife when she noticed Ciara's ears, "Why, you are an elf!"
"Yes, Lord Denethor has taken me in for his own." Ciara explained.
"That's wonderful!" Theoden's wife smiled and mentally put her at the top of her list for candidates for Theodred's marriage.
"Come, let us end this formal talk and go eat, drink, and be merry." Theodred stepped from behind his mother and Ciara could see he had inherited his father's strong features but his hair was not as light as most of the other men around.
"Yes, we re starving." Boromir nodded and the four disappeared, Theodred's mother smiling as she saw Theodred discreetly look over Ciara's beauty as she walked in front of him, she was a good possibility. She quickly turned to find her husband and tell him her idea.
"You just became a guard of your city?" Theodred asked Boromir as they headed towards a table with many of Boromir's fellow guards and Theodred's fellow Rohirrim.
"Yes, just before I came I became a level seven guard." Boromir nodded.
"That's impressive." Theodred laughed, "But not as impressive as Ciara here, you are most beautiful."
"Thank you, my lord." Ciara let out a genuine smile at the compliment and a little blush came to her cheeks.
"How did you become a foster daughter of Denethor?" Theodred asked as the four sat down at a table.
"We saw her in the woods while we were hunting then, she fainted and we took her back to the infirmary, found out she had no family and took her in." Boromir gave the story in brief.
"I wish I could find a beautiful maiden like you in the woods to take home. That had to be a dream!" Theodred smiled at Ciara and took a drink of his ale.
"She is." Boromir smiled at Ciara and she felt prettier than she had ever felt before.
"Theodred!!" A child's voice broke out through the crowd and a little, blond-haired boy came bounding up towards Theodred.
"Oh, come here! Did your mother allow you in here?" Theodred set the boy on his knee.
"No, I wanted to see your new friends with the funny hair." The boy looked at Faramir and Boromir.
"Funny hair? Why's that?" Faramir asked the little boy.
"It is like the colour of the night sky!" The boy laughed and pointed towards Ciara's dark hair.
"This is my cousin Eomer, son of Eomund, and he is a little handful!" Theodred said of the little boy who was now making faces at one of the Rohirrim who laughed and played along with the boy.
"He is adorable." Ciara smiled.
"Oh yea, really adorable. Especially when he decides he wants to cause trouble." Theodred laughed and the boy turned to Boromir.
"What is your name?" The boy demanded.
"I am Boromir, who are you?"
"I am Eomer. Why do you have that funny thing around your neck?"
"This is the horn of Gondor. It is used when there is trouble." Boromir laughed at the boy's inquisitive questions.
"Oh, we have a bunch of men and horses when there is trouble." Eomer didn't quite understand what the horn was for. Everyone laughed at little Eomer. "I have a new sister, her name is Eowyn and I am her big brother so I have to look out for her." Eomer informed everyone.
"He is too cute." Ciara smiled at Theodred.
"Yea. Eomer why don't you go bother King Theoden while we talk okay?" Theodred suggested to the little boy.
"Okay!" Eomer smiled and jumped of Theodred's lap and ran towards the King.
"I love him like a brother but he can be a handful." Theodred smiled and turned his attentions to his food.
Later that evening after the feasting was over and everyone was now drinking and talking with other guests Eomer found his way back to Theodred and the others.
"I'm back!" Eomer exclaimed as he grabbed onto Theodred's tunic.
"There you are little man!" Theodred patted him on the head and stepped aside so he could be a part of the group.
"Hello, Eomer." Faramir smiled at the boy.
"Hi!" Eomer smiled, he was bursting with enthusiasm.
"Isn't it past your bedtime?" Theodred asked the boy, "I bet your mother is looking for you."
"No, she is with my sister. Nanny said I could stay up later tonight because I was a good boy today." Eomer informed Theodred.
"Oh, well in that case." Theodred smiled.
"I like your armour mister." Eomer said looking up at Boromir.
"Thank you, Eomer." Boromir smiled down at the little boy.
"I want armour like his!" Eomer exclaimed to Theodred.
Theodred looked at Boromir and shook his head.
"I'm really tired Boromir, I think I am going back to my room." Ciara whispered in Boromir's ear.
"I'll walk back with you." Boromir whispered back, "Theodred, it's been a great evening but I think it is time we retired for the evening. I hope to see you again soon." Boromir nodded politely to Theodred.
"You're right it is getting late. Good evening, lady Ciara, it's been wonderful meeting you. I will see you all hopefully tomorrow." Theodred bowed to Ciara and smiled at Faramir and Boromir before taking Eomer's hand and leading him towards his room.
"Theodred is very nice, don't you think?" Ciara commented as Boromir and Faramir walked back with her to their rooms.
"I like him." Boromir nodded.
"Me too." Faramir agreed.
"And that little Eomer, he is such a darling boy." Ciara laughed thinking of him.
"He's full of energy, that one." Boromir raised his eyebrows, glad he didn't have to watch out for a young brother or cousin that age.
"I think he likes you, Boromir." Faramir laughed. Boromir shook his head and opened the door for Ciara to her room.
"Good night, Ciara." Boromir smiled, "I will be with the other guards tomorrow morning but I will come and get your for lunch, okay?"
"I'll see you then." Ciara nodded and followed Faramir into the room they were sharing.
~