New Beginnings Chapter 1
This story is somewhat a type of sequel to the first story I wrote 'The End of all Things'. The story I first wrote was full of despair and how hope endured but many sacrifices were made for the hope to prevail and evil to be crushed. This story will hopefully change from that type of despair thats why I have called it New Beginnings which indicates that the story will be full of life. The story will follow the accounts of Faramirs ruling of Gondor with his uncle Imrahil ruling the south and west. Very few peoples of middle earth survived the onslaught and ruling of Sauron so it was difficult for Faramir to rule with so few peoples. The story picks up in Minis Tirith 17 years after Sauron had been destroyed, Faramir had 2 children know one a girl called Adondra she was 14 years of age, there was also a boy who was know 16 years of age coming into prime of the men of Gondor his name was Addramyr. Faramir married Astievia she was fair and beautiful for she was a slave in the time of Sauron and came from Rohan but to the south of that realm, she had golden hair and blue eyes her face was very fair but she still held the scares of her time as a slave.
Addramyr
Addramyr was Faramirs eldest son and Faramir loved his children for Addramyr was very fair for a man of Gondor and resembled his mother for he had fair hair which was red mixed with Faramirs brown, his eyes were green and he was big among the men of Gondor for he was tall and brawd. He had a mighty sword which was given to him by Imrahil his uncle when he reached 16 this sword was forged by great craftsmen of Dol Amroth for this was Glamaling sword of the west. Addramyr acted much like his father for he loved crafts and wondering the wild using his fathers traits because Faramir was once a grear ranger. Addramyr was also very well spoken for a man of Gondor and he often dwelt with the rangers of the north to whom he adored and they taught him many things and he became mighty in the arts of sword and craft. Faramir did not desire his son to follow in the footsteps of him but to become a man of wisedom and mercy for he despied swords and fighting for he had seen enough in his time. So was Addramyr heir to the throne of Gondor and fair among men.
Adondra
Adondra resembled much of Faramir for her hair was brown and curly and she has blue eyes like her father. The women of Gondor were never accustomed to war and fighting but Adondra was like no other women in Gondor for she often spent time with the Knights of Dol Amroth and learned the much of there ways and how to survive in battle situations. She was small but very fair and often she was sword play with the guards and many a time defeat them in dueling. Her sword was also given to her but at a younger age for Imrahil adored her for she comforted the know old and weary King of Dol Amroth she often reminded him of his late daughter, it was called Dulthalos engraved was written her name and Imrahil gave her armour of Dol Amroth but onl to use when she came of age. So was Adondra daughter to Faramir and Astievia.
Minas Tirith
Faramir ruled most of Middle Earth from Gondor, for he cared not for the realm of Mordor and set a watch of towers and guards who were posted on the road to Mordor and the pass of Cirith Ungol. Rohan he entrusted to the local wildmen for Rohan had been totally destroyed during the War of the Ring. He gave Isenguard to Addramyr his eldest and only son for he gave this realm to him when he reached 16 for Faramir grew weary with age and his time of ruling was coming to an end. The ents were so few but the few that remained helped Addramyr with many tasks about Isenguard and were his eyes and ears for a time. The other realms of Middle Earth Faramir left to the peoples who still dwelt there for he had no time to deal with any more realms for the time.
Faramir arose he looked to his beautiful wife and placed a kiss upon her brow he walked to the window and breathed the free air of Gondor. Faramir placed his kingly garments on and he came to the throne room were assembled was his high guard and Knights. A Knight came to him as he sat in his throne and looked around the room.
Knight spoke softly in Faramirs ear, "My lord we have assembled the captains and your son, also Lord Imrahil should be here shortly sire", the knight bowed and walked back to the men.
Faramir looked to the Knight as he walked away and nodded as Addramyr came in with his knights from Isenguard he has his great sword and was clad in armour of Isenguard. Beside him came Imrahil who looked old and withered but with a smile still on his face he walked with Addramyr talking as they came, with them were many captains and knights. The men bowed to the king and they sat around a table which was positioned to the left hand side of the throne.
Faramir looked to the men with a kingly face, "I have summoned you all here for a purpose, my reign is coming slowly and surley to an end, I am old I can feel it. For I also cannot govern each of the lands on my own I will ask you know not as Knights of Gondor but as friends and common folk of Middle Earth. Addramyr my beloved son I will apoint you steward to me for your time will come when you become the rightful king of Gondor, but I will ask you to take a small host of men and reclaim Minis Morgul and rename it to Minis Ithil, for too long as the capital of Gondor been darkened. Imrahil I would ask you to help but I need you to govern the lands north of Gondor will you ride with many hosts and speak with the folk of the north for I must travel to the borders of Gondor for many barbarians have uprised against Gondor", with this said he sat back in his chair and sighed for he was weary with age.
The men looked shocked to hear this for there King was mighty among men but they could tell he was weary and desired only to be at peace.
Addramyr stepped forward infront of his father and bowed his head, "Father I will do as you ask, but send me in your sted to deal with the Barbarians", he waited as Faramir looked him in the eye.
Faramir placed his hand upon Addramyrs shoulder, "No my son it is my last task as King to deal with these foes, go know and may the valor be with you my son" Faramir kissed his son upon his head and Addramyr left the hall with his men.
Faramir was helped to the armoury by his Knights for Imrahil also nodded but kept a glance as Faramir who glanced back to his uncle and they knew deep down what had to be done. Imrahil left Minis Tirith in his quest to unit all of Middle Earth under one banner. Addramyr left Minis Tirith and headed with his Knights back to Isenguard to assemble his men to march upon Minis Morgul and cleanse the one beautiful city of old. Faramir was know clad in armour he walked back to his room and sat beside his wife who lay in bed looking at him.
Faramir placed his hand upon he side, "My beloved wife I march to battle hopefully for the last time for I must rid these Barbarians from our land or at least make peace with them", he kissed her face as he stood up and walked toward to the doorway.
Astievia looked at him gravley and she sighed, "I understand my love but will you not say farewell to your daughter?", she sighed and turned over as she wept for Astievia may never see Faramir again.
Faramir left the room and Adondra his beloved daughter ran toward him and they embraced.
Adondra smiled at her father, " Why are you clad in armour father do you ride to battle without me?", she cleamed as they she spoke.
Faramir smiled back to her and he held her hands, "No my daughter you will be the guardian of Minis Tirith while im gone, it is only a small task which I have to deal with, come go see your mother", he looked her in the face and kissed her head he then walked down the long corridor as she stood looking at him for he was mighty in armour and she was proud.
Faramir know came out to the stables and mounted his horse which was golden brown and had the kings reins upon it. Faramir rode to the head of his large company of his best Knights who were loyal to him as they rode down and out of Minis Tirith. The company of men were 50 strong they were clad in the Armour of the new Gondor.
Borders of Gondor
The men had ridden for many hours and came at last to the woodland area and the borders of Gondor were a great river ran through the men halted for they had ridden long and hard so they rested upon the river bank. The men rested uneasy for many of them had dreams of evil thoughts. Faramir left 3 men by the bank for he needed them to overlook the borders and wait for there return. The company know gained pace as they followed the bank of the river until they came to a small wooden bridge which would have been made by the small village which they know drew near too. The men came at last to the village upon which they were called to for aid. Faramir strode in slowly smiling to the villagers who were in awe of the men for they had not seen so kingly men. Faramir came to the leader of the village who had one leg and one eye he looked to Faramir as he looked down to the man.
Faramir looked at the man with a stern face, "Were is the enemy barbarians my good fellow?", he looked to the man waiting for a reply.
The man did not answer but pointed to a small road which led deep into the forest Faramir nodded for they had to leave there horses behind for the road led into the dense forest. Faramir left 10 of his men behind to guard the villae from future attacks he and his men marched down the path and into the dark dense forest. As the men walked there boots fell deep into the type of mud and swamp which they know walked through, the journey was dangerous for the men with there heavy armour on could have easily become stuck in the mud or even drown in the deep swampy type area they know walked through. Faramir could see a small boy dressed in torn clothes his face was covered in dirt and he had long hair the boy laughed and ran through the deeper part of the forest the men followed in haste. As they walked through they could see men hung upon trees rotting, the smell was too much to bear for some of the men Faramir encouraged them by looking at his men with stern eyes as he led them deeper on. They finnaly came to a hill which led up to a great cave in which the boy ran into. Faramir odered 2 of his men to stay at the bottom while the rest climbed the mountain. The company which was know very small came at last to the cave entrance were they greeted by 2 big men who were attire in bear skins which were placed around there waist they also held great swords for these were the barbarians in which Faramir seeked. The Barbarians looked the men in the eyes and pointed into the cave which was lit with fires and many Barbarians lay there eating and cursing among themselves for they resembled the orcs. Faramir nodded and walked into the cave he did not have his sword drawn neither did his men for they trusted there king. As the men walked they could on either side many barbarians and women also many children run about the Knights. Faramir could have led his men into a trap but deep down he thought that he may be able to help these people for they were also men of Middle Earth. They finaly came a hole which was lit inside the boy led them in as they had to duck down and made terrible noise were there armour crashing against the wall as they entered. The hole they came through led into a room which had bones and heads of men piled up as to make a throne upon it sat a very tall man he was much cleaner than the other Barbarians and was attire with boots and parts of armour which were gold, but very worn through the years his face looked young and his hair was very black. Beside him sat an older women tending to food, the Knights stood beside Faramir who walked and bowed infront of the man who looked up at the man with a stern face but he began to laugh.
Faramir looked up and stood up to the man, "I gather you are the leader of these Barbarians?, well I ask only one time as I am the King of Gondor and believe that you and your Barbarians are responsible for the destruction and plunder of many villages which lay south of here", Faramir was suddenly interupted by the man who stood up tall and walked down from his throne toward the men and walked among them as he spoke.
The man carried on walking among the men, " So you are the Knights of Gondor and this your king, how nice that would be. For I have lived a life of torment living with these Barbarians in the wild living a scratch of rock while you and your lordly people live with food and shelter, and wonderful lives you people lead", the man walked to Faramir and spat infront of him to the floor.
Faramir sighed and looked to the man with pity, "Forgive me , but we have many lands to govern and can not deal with all the lands that dwell near Gondor, but I will promise you that food shall be sent and my people will rebuild many villages around here in time", Faramir smiled at the man know.
The man looked at Faramir then to the women who had not spoken neither looked up, " Your words mean nothing old man, yes I did order the attack on the village and we took what we could for we also took many women and food which will help us grow, so have you come to kill me and my people, Father!", the man yelled as he spoke.
Faramir stood back in amazement as the man pointed down to the women who revealed herself to be Debalos his lost wife he lost so many years ago. The knights looked to there king in wonder for he looked like he had saw a ghost.
Faramir spoke but kept his eyes gazed on Debalos as he walked over to her and helped her up, "Debalos this cannot be, it has been too long I feared you were dead", he pushed her hair back and smiled as she looked around smiling to herself.
The man stood beside the women, "Yes father but she cannot remember you for these Barbarians found her while she concieved me for they helped her and brought me up as one of there own, so father that makes me your heir to the throne does it not", the man smiled with an evil smirk to Faramir.
Faramir looked up to the man, "I am sorry for I have another son who will be king of Gondor but I can over you my love as such as it is and offer you a kingdom south of here, and what is your name boy", Faramir know stood next to the man and offered his hand out.
The man looked at him with rage, "I do not need your love father!, all I want is to be King when your dead for my name is Donvan and you shall remember it before the end and so will your kin", he drew his cloak back to reveal a black sword which was called Aigthais and Faramir remembered this sword for it was the sword Debalos had been givin by Imrahil.
Faramir looked confused know and withered the Barbarians know were surrounding the Knights as the Donvan smiled. Faramir fell into one of the Knights arms as they helped him out of the cave swords drawn and back to back as they came down the slope and placed Faramir on a rock.
One of the Knights in command looked at the king with love in his eyes, " My lord our you ok? the Barbarians will not declare peace and I feel we are in danger here", the knights face could know be seen as he lifted his helm from his head.
Faramir stood up know looking to the ground he shook his head and looked around as he noticed the men he posted were gone. Above them they could laughing as Donvan stood outside of the cave laughing and cursing the men. The men walked through past the crows who were eating the bodys of the hung men upon the trees, the walked for many moments and could still hear the laughter of the evil man Donvan. The men halted as they were lost know and they were sining slowly into this mud they could see a small rock face to there right and they marched up a slopey path toward it. Suddenly as the men scrambled the face of the slope trying to help the King up who was growing weaver, arrows rained down on the rear men who were hit but not killed by the arrows. The company of men turned to see hundreds of Barbarians running down the slopes about them toward the Knights, the Barbarians were led by Donvan who was wielding the black sword of death.
Seon was the Kings high guard he grabbed the king and thrust him upon the rock face as 4 other nights surrounded the king to protect him as the other knights charged the oncoming forces he spoke to the king softly, " My lord we are surrounded the Barbarians have many foes what do you command?", he looked to the king.
Faramir scrambled to his feet and could see the oncoming forces and his knights were entrenched in the mud and could not fight as well as they could he looked and could see Donvan he grabbed Seon by his shoulder and spoke, " Seon get word back to Minis Tirith and my son tell them what has happened here go quickly for my end is here", with this he drew his sword.
Seon hesitated but Faramir pushed him as Seon loved his king and fled the battle toward the rear of the company for he engaged many Barbarians on his way out of the area. He came to a small river bed and was struck by a Barbarian his shoulder was bleeding as he fell into the stream and was taken down stream he was thrust out into the river anduin were he lay beside the river bed with his armour missing.
Faramir and his men were looking in desperate need as his first wave of Knights were slaughtered and the oncoming Barbarians climbed the slope toward the last 4 knights and Faramir.
Faramir spoke to his men before there end, " My brothers this will be our end but let us make such an end, for Gondor!", with this the men smiled at there king and stood tall know as the first wave of Barbarians crashed into them.
The knights held off the first attack but the Barbarians were cunning and attacked from the rear and front at the same time. 2 of the knights fell in the attack while Faramir and his other men held firm. Donvan know led an attack which destroyed the two knights and wounded Faramir. Faramir know lay in a pile of his knights and Barbarians he fought as best he could but was struck in the back by his own son Donvan, Faramir fell forward into the mud and never breathed again for this was the end of Faramir King of Gondor and he was know in peace. Donvan smiled as he took Faramirs sword and walked down the slope, Debalos know came up the slope with flower in her hand as she knelt beside Faramirs body and managed to turn him over as his face was beautiful she placed the flower upon his chest for she remembered he beloved husband and she died laying next to Faramir.
This story is somewhat a type of sequel to the first story I wrote 'The End of all Things'. The story I first wrote was full of despair and how hope endured but many sacrifices were made for the hope to prevail and evil to be crushed. This story will hopefully change from that type of despair thats why I have called it New Beginnings which indicates that the story will be full of life. The story will follow the accounts of Faramirs ruling of Gondor with his uncle Imrahil ruling the south and west. Very few peoples of middle earth survived the onslaught and ruling of Sauron so it was difficult for Faramir to rule with so few peoples. The story picks up in Minis Tirith 17 years after Sauron had been destroyed, Faramir had 2 children know one a girl called Adondra she was 14 years of age, there was also a boy who was know 16 years of age coming into prime of the men of Gondor his name was Addramyr. Faramir married Astievia she was fair and beautiful for she was a slave in the time of Sauron and came from Rohan but to the south of that realm, she had golden hair and blue eyes her face was very fair but she still held the scares of her time as a slave.
Addramyr
Addramyr was Faramirs eldest son and Faramir loved his children for Addramyr was very fair for a man of Gondor and resembled his mother for he had fair hair which was red mixed with Faramirs brown, his eyes were green and he was big among the men of Gondor for he was tall and brawd. He had a mighty sword which was given to him by Imrahil his uncle when he reached 16 this sword was forged by great craftsmen of Dol Amroth for this was Glamaling sword of the west. Addramyr acted much like his father for he loved crafts and wondering the wild using his fathers traits because Faramir was once a grear ranger. Addramyr was also very well spoken for a man of Gondor and he often dwelt with the rangers of the north to whom he adored and they taught him many things and he became mighty in the arts of sword and craft. Faramir did not desire his son to follow in the footsteps of him but to become a man of wisedom and mercy for he despied swords and fighting for he had seen enough in his time. So was Addramyr heir to the throne of Gondor and fair among men.
Adondra
Adondra resembled much of Faramir for her hair was brown and curly and she has blue eyes like her father. The women of Gondor were never accustomed to war and fighting but Adondra was like no other women in Gondor for she often spent time with the Knights of Dol Amroth and learned the much of there ways and how to survive in battle situations. She was small but very fair and often she was sword play with the guards and many a time defeat them in dueling. Her sword was also given to her but at a younger age for Imrahil adored her for she comforted the know old and weary King of Dol Amroth she often reminded him of his late daughter, it was called Dulthalos engraved was written her name and Imrahil gave her armour of Dol Amroth but onl to use when she came of age. So was Adondra daughter to Faramir and Astievia.
Minas Tirith
Faramir ruled most of Middle Earth from Gondor, for he cared not for the realm of Mordor and set a watch of towers and guards who were posted on the road to Mordor and the pass of Cirith Ungol. Rohan he entrusted to the local wildmen for Rohan had been totally destroyed during the War of the Ring. He gave Isenguard to Addramyr his eldest and only son for he gave this realm to him when he reached 16 for Faramir grew weary with age and his time of ruling was coming to an end. The ents were so few but the few that remained helped Addramyr with many tasks about Isenguard and were his eyes and ears for a time. The other realms of Middle Earth Faramir left to the peoples who still dwelt there for he had no time to deal with any more realms for the time.
Faramir arose he looked to his beautiful wife and placed a kiss upon her brow he walked to the window and breathed the free air of Gondor. Faramir placed his kingly garments on and he came to the throne room were assembled was his high guard and Knights. A Knight came to him as he sat in his throne and looked around the room.
Knight spoke softly in Faramirs ear, "My lord we have assembled the captains and your son, also Lord Imrahil should be here shortly sire", the knight bowed and walked back to the men.
Faramir looked to the Knight as he walked away and nodded as Addramyr came in with his knights from Isenguard he has his great sword and was clad in armour of Isenguard. Beside him came Imrahil who looked old and withered but with a smile still on his face he walked with Addramyr talking as they came, with them were many captains and knights. The men bowed to the king and they sat around a table which was positioned to the left hand side of the throne.
Faramir looked to the men with a kingly face, "I have summoned you all here for a purpose, my reign is coming slowly and surley to an end, I am old I can feel it. For I also cannot govern each of the lands on my own I will ask you know not as Knights of Gondor but as friends and common folk of Middle Earth. Addramyr my beloved son I will apoint you steward to me for your time will come when you become the rightful king of Gondor, but I will ask you to take a small host of men and reclaim Minis Morgul and rename it to Minis Ithil, for too long as the capital of Gondor been darkened. Imrahil I would ask you to help but I need you to govern the lands north of Gondor will you ride with many hosts and speak with the folk of the north for I must travel to the borders of Gondor for many barbarians have uprised against Gondor", with this said he sat back in his chair and sighed for he was weary with age.
The men looked shocked to hear this for there King was mighty among men but they could tell he was weary and desired only to be at peace.
Addramyr stepped forward infront of his father and bowed his head, "Father I will do as you ask, but send me in your sted to deal with the Barbarians", he waited as Faramir looked him in the eye.
Faramir placed his hand upon Addramyrs shoulder, "No my son it is my last task as King to deal with these foes, go know and may the valor be with you my son" Faramir kissed his son upon his head and Addramyr left the hall with his men.
Faramir was helped to the armoury by his Knights for Imrahil also nodded but kept a glance as Faramir who glanced back to his uncle and they knew deep down what had to be done. Imrahil left Minis Tirith in his quest to unit all of Middle Earth under one banner. Addramyr left Minis Tirith and headed with his Knights back to Isenguard to assemble his men to march upon Minis Morgul and cleanse the one beautiful city of old. Faramir was know clad in armour he walked back to his room and sat beside his wife who lay in bed looking at him.
Faramir placed his hand upon he side, "My beloved wife I march to battle hopefully for the last time for I must rid these Barbarians from our land or at least make peace with them", he kissed her face as he stood up and walked toward to the doorway.
Astievia looked at him gravley and she sighed, "I understand my love but will you not say farewell to your daughter?", she sighed and turned over as she wept for Astievia may never see Faramir again.
Faramir left the room and Adondra his beloved daughter ran toward him and they embraced.
Adondra smiled at her father, " Why are you clad in armour father do you ride to battle without me?", she cleamed as they she spoke.
Faramir smiled back to her and he held her hands, "No my daughter you will be the guardian of Minis Tirith while im gone, it is only a small task which I have to deal with, come go see your mother", he looked her in the face and kissed her head he then walked down the long corridor as she stood looking at him for he was mighty in armour and she was proud.
Faramir know came out to the stables and mounted his horse which was golden brown and had the kings reins upon it. Faramir rode to the head of his large company of his best Knights who were loyal to him as they rode down and out of Minis Tirith. The company of men were 50 strong they were clad in the Armour of the new Gondor.
Borders of Gondor
The men had ridden for many hours and came at last to the woodland area and the borders of Gondor were a great river ran through the men halted for they had ridden long and hard so they rested upon the river bank. The men rested uneasy for many of them had dreams of evil thoughts. Faramir left 3 men by the bank for he needed them to overlook the borders and wait for there return. The company know gained pace as they followed the bank of the river until they came to a small wooden bridge which would have been made by the small village which they know drew near too. The men came at last to the village upon which they were called to for aid. Faramir strode in slowly smiling to the villagers who were in awe of the men for they had not seen so kingly men. Faramir came to the leader of the village who had one leg and one eye he looked to Faramir as he looked down to the man.
Faramir looked at the man with a stern face, "Were is the enemy barbarians my good fellow?", he looked to the man waiting for a reply.
The man did not answer but pointed to a small road which led deep into the forest Faramir nodded for they had to leave there horses behind for the road led into the dense forest. Faramir left 10 of his men behind to guard the villae from future attacks he and his men marched down the path and into the dark dense forest. As the men walked there boots fell deep into the type of mud and swamp which they know walked through, the journey was dangerous for the men with there heavy armour on could have easily become stuck in the mud or even drown in the deep swampy type area they know walked through. Faramir could see a small boy dressed in torn clothes his face was covered in dirt and he had long hair the boy laughed and ran through the deeper part of the forest the men followed in haste. As they walked through they could see men hung upon trees rotting, the smell was too much to bear for some of the men Faramir encouraged them by looking at his men with stern eyes as he led them deeper on. They finnaly came to a hill which led up to a great cave in which the boy ran into. Faramir odered 2 of his men to stay at the bottom while the rest climbed the mountain. The company which was know very small came at last to the cave entrance were they greeted by 2 big men who were attire in bear skins which were placed around there waist they also held great swords for these were the barbarians in which Faramir seeked. The Barbarians looked the men in the eyes and pointed into the cave which was lit with fires and many Barbarians lay there eating and cursing among themselves for they resembled the orcs. Faramir nodded and walked into the cave he did not have his sword drawn neither did his men for they trusted there king. As the men walked they could on either side many barbarians and women also many children run about the Knights. Faramir could have led his men into a trap but deep down he thought that he may be able to help these people for they were also men of Middle Earth. They finaly came a hole which was lit inside the boy led them in as they had to duck down and made terrible noise were there armour crashing against the wall as they entered. The hole they came through led into a room which had bones and heads of men piled up as to make a throne upon it sat a very tall man he was much cleaner than the other Barbarians and was attire with boots and parts of armour which were gold, but very worn through the years his face looked young and his hair was very black. Beside him sat an older women tending to food, the Knights stood beside Faramir who walked and bowed infront of the man who looked up at the man with a stern face but he began to laugh.
Faramir looked up and stood up to the man, "I gather you are the leader of these Barbarians?, well I ask only one time as I am the King of Gondor and believe that you and your Barbarians are responsible for the destruction and plunder of many villages which lay south of here", Faramir was suddenly interupted by the man who stood up tall and walked down from his throne toward the men and walked among them as he spoke.
The man carried on walking among the men, " So you are the Knights of Gondor and this your king, how nice that would be. For I have lived a life of torment living with these Barbarians in the wild living a scratch of rock while you and your lordly people live with food and shelter, and wonderful lives you people lead", the man walked to Faramir and spat infront of him to the floor.
Faramir sighed and looked to the man with pity, "Forgive me , but we have many lands to govern and can not deal with all the lands that dwell near Gondor, but I will promise you that food shall be sent and my people will rebuild many villages around here in time", Faramir smiled at the man know.
The man looked at Faramir then to the women who had not spoken neither looked up, " Your words mean nothing old man, yes I did order the attack on the village and we took what we could for we also took many women and food which will help us grow, so have you come to kill me and my people, Father!", the man yelled as he spoke.
Faramir stood back in amazement as the man pointed down to the women who revealed herself to be Debalos his lost wife he lost so many years ago. The knights looked to there king in wonder for he looked like he had saw a ghost.
Faramir spoke but kept his eyes gazed on Debalos as he walked over to her and helped her up, "Debalos this cannot be, it has been too long I feared you were dead", he pushed her hair back and smiled as she looked around smiling to herself.
The man stood beside the women, "Yes father but she cannot remember you for these Barbarians found her while she concieved me for they helped her and brought me up as one of there own, so father that makes me your heir to the throne does it not", the man smiled with an evil smirk to Faramir.
Faramir looked up to the man, "I am sorry for I have another son who will be king of Gondor but I can over you my love as such as it is and offer you a kingdom south of here, and what is your name boy", Faramir know stood next to the man and offered his hand out.
The man looked at him with rage, "I do not need your love father!, all I want is to be King when your dead for my name is Donvan and you shall remember it before the end and so will your kin", he drew his cloak back to reveal a black sword which was called Aigthais and Faramir remembered this sword for it was the sword Debalos had been givin by Imrahil.
Faramir looked confused know and withered the Barbarians know were surrounding the Knights as the Donvan smiled. Faramir fell into one of the Knights arms as they helped him out of the cave swords drawn and back to back as they came down the slope and placed Faramir on a rock.
One of the Knights in command looked at the king with love in his eyes, " My lord our you ok? the Barbarians will not declare peace and I feel we are in danger here", the knights face could know be seen as he lifted his helm from his head.
Faramir stood up know looking to the ground he shook his head and looked around as he noticed the men he posted were gone. Above them they could laughing as Donvan stood outside of the cave laughing and cursing the men. The men walked through past the crows who were eating the bodys of the hung men upon the trees, the walked for many moments and could still hear the laughter of the evil man Donvan. The men halted as they were lost know and they were sining slowly into this mud they could see a small rock face to there right and they marched up a slopey path toward it. Suddenly as the men scrambled the face of the slope trying to help the King up who was growing weaver, arrows rained down on the rear men who were hit but not killed by the arrows. The company of men turned to see hundreds of Barbarians running down the slopes about them toward the Knights, the Barbarians were led by Donvan who was wielding the black sword of death.
Seon was the Kings high guard he grabbed the king and thrust him upon the rock face as 4 other nights surrounded the king to protect him as the other knights charged the oncoming forces he spoke to the king softly, " My lord we are surrounded the Barbarians have many foes what do you command?", he looked to the king.
Faramir scrambled to his feet and could see the oncoming forces and his knights were entrenched in the mud and could not fight as well as they could he looked and could see Donvan he grabbed Seon by his shoulder and spoke, " Seon get word back to Minis Tirith and my son tell them what has happened here go quickly for my end is here", with this he drew his sword.
Seon hesitated but Faramir pushed him as Seon loved his king and fled the battle toward the rear of the company for he engaged many Barbarians on his way out of the area. He came to a small river bed and was struck by a Barbarian his shoulder was bleeding as he fell into the stream and was taken down stream he was thrust out into the river anduin were he lay beside the river bed with his armour missing.
Faramir and his men were looking in desperate need as his first wave of Knights were slaughtered and the oncoming Barbarians climbed the slope toward the last 4 knights and Faramir.
Faramir spoke to his men before there end, " My brothers this will be our end but let us make such an end, for Gondor!", with this the men smiled at there king and stood tall know as the first wave of Barbarians crashed into them.
The knights held off the first attack but the Barbarians were cunning and attacked from the rear and front at the same time. 2 of the knights fell in the attack while Faramir and his other men held firm. Donvan know led an attack which destroyed the two knights and wounded Faramir. Faramir know lay in a pile of his knights and Barbarians he fought as best he could but was struck in the back by his own son Donvan, Faramir fell forward into the mud and never breathed again for this was the end of Faramir King of Gondor and he was know in peace. Donvan smiled as he took Faramirs sword and walked down the slope, Debalos know came up the slope with flower in her hand as she knelt beside Faramirs body and managed to turn him over as his face was beautiful she placed the flower upon his chest for she remembered he beloved husband and she died laying next to Faramir.