Title: All I Wanted
Summary: see chapter one
Disclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: No beta so please forgive all reviews welcome all flames well you should know where those go. This is an AU fic written for a friend of mine.
Now on to the reviews
Hobbitsrfun: Yes you missed it, but it is ok
Patty: Thank you and I did indeed tell her. I am glad you are enjoying this fic
Firniswin: Thanks! AN update for you!
Keyza: thanks for the review
I guess that is it thank you to all and here is more of the fic
Chapter 4
Even before the first rays of sunlight appeared, Eomer was awake. He
didn't need to dress for he had slept in his clothes. It was too
early to wake anyone else so he thought he would go and have a quick
snack.
He opened the door and peered out; seeing no one walking the halls he
tiptoed out. As he strode into the kitchen he was caught off guard as
King Theoden looked up at him from the table, and smiled.
"I see someone is too eager to sleep" He said as he motioned for
Eomer to come and sit beside him. Eomer smiled as he sat down, rare
indeed it was to find his uncle alone.
"Tell me Eomer, why did you ask to try out?"
Eomer didn't hesitate as he said, "To be a member of the Rohirrim of
course!"
"Promise me you will not feel bad if you do not succeed" Theoden
pleaded.
"I promise uncle." Eomer replied. He knew the tasks were sure to be
hard, but he thought he could do them.
Eomer and Theoden sat for an hour talking about the Rohirrim and the
glorius things they did. Very soon the noise from inside the dining
room meant breakfast was to be served soon; so Eomer and Theoden both
got up and went to join the others.
It was a very talkative meal. Everyone speaking of the trial of the
day and what it could be. No one knew for sure but all had their
ideas.
Eomer sat in silence. His stomach turning flips, the nervousness
setting in finally. He knew he had trained as hard as he could but
his fears lingered on. He tried to push them away as he pushed the
food around his plate.
"Are you not hungry Eomer," Theoden asked seeing that the boy's food
was untouched.
"Not really uncle. I think I will talk a walk and clear my thoughts
if I may be excused."
Theoden nodded his approval and as Eomer left he looked to
Theodred. "Does he seem sullen to you?"
Theodred simply shrugged not wanting to break Eomer's confidence.
~~~**~~~**~~~**~~~**~~~**~~~**~~~
The contestants all stood lined up. The whole of Rohan had shown up
for the event and as Theoden entered the crowd a hush fell upon it.
"Welcome my friends to the Rohirrim trials may you all do well. I
expect that you will all do your best and make me proud." As he said
this he looked to Eomer and gave a wink, even though his heart bled
for his nephew. He was sure he would not pass this task.
"Well now let us begin with the first task. The task of the day will
be to ride out and bring back the body of an orc. Be careful and
return safely to us before nightfall."
With this the riders were off. Theoden watched them until only the
very faint trace of them could be seen in the distance. He had tried
to persuade Theodred to follow Eomer to make sure he was going to be
alright. Theodred had politely refused saying Eomer would be insulted
and humiliated if he found out.
Theoden simply walked back into the hall to wait and worry. Eomer no
matter how much he wanted to be grown was still only eleven years old
and that was so young. He had so much time to grow up why did he wish
to rush it.
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Eomer rode as fast as his horse would carry him for he wished to be
the first back. He rode to the place from earlier in the week where
he had felled the orc. As he neared the treeline he slowed his steed
and dismounted. Once again as the first time he heard the horrible
words of the black speech. It was not simply two this time but many
more that he heard. With as much ease as possible he neared them. He
pulled his bow from his back and notched an arrow, but before he
could fire one of the boys from the contest ran past him sword held
high yelling. This not only enraged Eomer but he could see that this
action was causing the orcs to run in every direction. He spotted one
heading for the bushes and he climbed into the nearest tree to
outwait him.
He saw many boys run past each felling an orc and laying them across
their mounts headed back to Rohan. Eomer however sat in silence not
alerting to anyone or anything that he was even there. The sun had
started it's descent and he wished the orc to come out soon.
Hours Later..............
As one of the last few boys returned to Rohan Theoden looked up
hopeful that it was indeed Eomer. When he saw it was not his eyes
once again saddened. "Where is Eomer? Did you see him?" he inquired
of the rider.
"Nay milord, I saw his horse but not him by the treeline on the
outskirts."
This brought fear and trepidation into Theoden's heart. He turned to
Theodred " Did I not say he was to young. He is probably hurt. I am
riding out to find him and bring him home."
"I would wait if I were you father."
"Why in the world would I wait." Theoden almost yelled
As he turned to look at Theodred he saw what he meant. There riding
ever so slowly into the city was Eomer a huge orc flung across his
horse. He looked exhausted and he fell from his horse as he finally
made it into the circle of cheering people.
Theoden ran to him thinking he must be hurt, but instead he found a
dirty young man sleeping soundly. He picked Eomer up and carried him
into the house.
Up the stairs he went until finally reaching Eomer's room. Theodred
was hot on his heels having left instructions for someone to tend his
horse and rid it of the orc.
As Theoden laid the sleeping child on the bed he noticed the gash
upon his arm and it made his blood boil to know something had harmed
him. As gentle as if he were a new born babe he pulled the soiled
shirt from him and began to wash the wound.
He did not notice as Theodred entered and sat down. He turned to him
only after putting on Eomer a fresh shirt and tucking the boy under
the covers. "He must not go out again tomorrow. He is injured. He
will only cause further harm to himself. I can not bare it if
something goes wrong. He is too young."
Theodred listened intently as his father spoke and heard the love in
his voice. He wished Eomer knew of this love then perhaps he would
not strive so hard to prove himself.
"He will wish to go father. He has proven himself worthy to continue.
Do not tell him he can not try. It will crush him."
Theoden looked on at the child. So innocent he looked right now. He
was every ounce a child as he laid there curled up in a ball,snuggled
up to his pillow, the fresh bandage on his arm.
"I do not want to keep him from it, I just don't want him hurt any
further. It breaks my heart to see him hurt and know I could have
prevented it."
"I will speak to him and tell him that he must come to us and tell us
if he can not go on."
Theoden shook his head but inside he ached. He had promised to keep
Eomer and his sister safe and now he could not.
"I shall ajourn to my room. Will you be as well father?"
"I think I shall stay here for a few more moments just to make sure
he is alright."
Theodred walked to the door and said goodnight to his father. He
closed the door beind him as he watched Theoden tuck the covers up
further on the child and lay a kiss upon his brow.
namaarie until next time
Thanks for all the kind words in the past and I will update again soon as this fic is completed.
Summary: see chapter one
Disclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: No beta so please forgive all reviews welcome all flames well you should know where those go. This is an AU fic written for a friend of mine.
Now on to the reviews
Hobbitsrfun: Yes you missed it, but it is ok
Patty: Thank you and I did indeed tell her. I am glad you are enjoying this fic
Firniswin: Thanks! AN update for you!
Keyza: thanks for the review
I guess that is it thank you to all and here is more of the fic
Chapter 4
Even before the first rays of sunlight appeared, Eomer was awake. He
didn't need to dress for he had slept in his clothes. It was too
early to wake anyone else so he thought he would go and have a quick
snack.
He opened the door and peered out; seeing no one walking the halls he
tiptoed out. As he strode into the kitchen he was caught off guard as
King Theoden looked up at him from the table, and smiled.
"I see someone is too eager to sleep" He said as he motioned for
Eomer to come and sit beside him. Eomer smiled as he sat down, rare
indeed it was to find his uncle alone.
"Tell me Eomer, why did you ask to try out?"
Eomer didn't hesitate as he said, "To be a member of the Rohirrim of
course!"
"Promise me you will not feel bad if you do not succeed" Theoden
pleaded.
"I promise uncle." Eomer replied. He knew the tasks were sure to be
hard, but he thought he could do them.
Eomer and Theoden sat for an hour talking about the Rohirrim and the
glorius things they did. Very soon the noise from inside the dining
room meant breakfast was to be served soon; so Eomer and Theoden both
got up and went to join the others.
It was a very talkative meal. Everyone speaking of the trial of the
day and what it could be. No one knew for sure but all had their
ideas.
Eomer sat in silence. His stomach turning flips, the nervousness
setting in finally. He knew he had trained as hard as he could but
his fears lingered on. He tried to push them away as he pushed the
food around his plate.
"Are you not hungry Eomer," Theoden asked seeing that the boy's food
was untouched.
"Not really uncle. I think I will talk a walk and clear my thoughts
if I may be excused."
Theoden nodded his approval and as Eomer left he looked to
Theodred. "Does he seem sullen to you?"
Theodred simply shrugged not wanting to break Eomer's confidence.
~~~**~~~**~~~**~~~**~~~**~~~**~~~
The contestants all stood lined up. The whole of Rohan had shown up
for the event and as Theoden entered the crowd a hush fell upon it.
"Welcome my friends to the Rohirrim trials may you all do well. I
expect that you will all do your best and make me proud." As he said
this he looked to Eomer and gave a wink, even though his heart bled
for his nephew. He was sure he would not pass this task.
"Well now let us begin with the first task. The task of the day will
be to ride out and bring back the body of an orc. Be careful and
return safely to us before nightfall."
With this the riders were off. Theoden watched them until only the
very faint trace of them could be seen in the distance. He had tried
to persuade Theodred to follow Eomer to make sure he was going to be
alright. Theodred had politely refused saying Eomer would be insulted
and humiliated if he found out.
Theoden simply walked back into the hall to wait and worry. Eomer no
matter how much he wanted to be grown was still only eleven years old
and that was so young. He had so much time to grow up why did he wish
to rush it.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Eomer rode as fast as his horse would carry him for he wished to be
the first back. He rode to the place from earlier in the week where
he had felled the orc. As he neared the treeline he slowed his steed
and dismounted. Once again as the first time he heard the horrible
words of the black speech. It was not simply two this time but many
more that he heard. With as much ease as possible he neared them. He
pulled his bow from his back and notched an arrow, but before he
could fire one of the boys from the contest ran past him sword held
high yelling. This not only enraged Eomer but he could see that this
action was causing the orcs to run in every direction. He spotted one
heading for the bushes and he climbed into the nearest tree to
outwait him.
He saw many boys run past each felling an orc and laying them across
their mounts headed back to Rohan. Eomer however sat in silence not
alerting to anyone or anything that he was even there. The sun had
started it's descent and he wished the orc to come out soon.
Hours Later..............
As one of the last few boys returned to Rohan Theoden looked up
hopeful that it was indeed Eomer. When he saw it was not his eyes
once again saddened. "Where is Eomer? Did you see him?" he inquired
of the rider.
"Nay milord, I saw his horse but not him by the treeline on the
outskirts."
This brought fear and trepidation into Theoden's heart. He turned to
Theodred " Did I not say he was to young. He is probably hurt. I am
riding out to find him and bring him home."
"I would wait if I were you father."
"Why in the world would I wait." Theoden almost yelled
As he turned to look at Theodred he saw what he meant. There riding
ever so slowly into the city was Eomer a huge orc flung across his
horse. He looked exhausted and he fell from his horse as he finally
made it into the circle of cheering people.
Theoden ran to him thinking he must be hurt, but instead he found a
dirty young man sleeping soundly. He picked Eomer up and carried him
into the house.
Up the stairs he went until finally reaching Eomer's room. Theodred
was hot on his heels having left instructions for someone to tend his
horse and rid it of the orc.
As Theoden laid the sleeping child on the bed he noticed the gash
upon his arm and it made his blood boil to know something had harmed
him. As gentle as if he were a new born babe he pulled the soiled
shirt from him and began to wash the wound.
He did not notice as Theodred entered and sat down. He turned to him
only after putting on Eomer a fresh shirt and tucking the boy under
the covers. "He must not go out again tomorrow. He is injured. He
will only cause further harm to himself. I can not bare it if
something goes wrong. He is too young."
Theodred listened intently as his father spoke and heard the love in
his voice. He wished Eomer knew of this love then perhaps he would
not strive so hard to prove himself.
"He will wish to go father. He has proven himself worthy to continue.
Do not tell him he can not try. It will crush him."
Theoden looked on at the child. So innocent he looked right now. He
was every ounce a child as he laid there curled up in a ball,snuggled
up to his pillow, the fresh bandage on his arm.
"I do not want to keep him from it, I just don't want him hurt any
further. It breaks my heart to see him hurt and know I could have
prevented it."
"I will speak to him and tell him that he must come to us and tell us
if he can not go on."
Theoden shook his head but inside he ached. He had promised to keep
Eomer and his sister safe and now he could not.
"I shall ajourn to my room. Will you be as well father?"
"I think I shall stay here for a few more moments just to make sure
he is alright."
Theodred walked to the door and said goodnight to his father. He
closed the door beind him as he watched Theoden tuck the covers up
further on the child and lay a kiss upon his brow.
namaarie until next time
Thanks for all the kind words in the past and I will update again soon as this fic is completed.