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A/N: Okay so now she has a real middle earth name!! . Gwennêl, it means Maiden from a star in sindarin. Hope that makes people happy now! =) Thanks for the reviews, keep em coming =)

Big thank you to Popcornleader for her help! =)

On with the story...

Chapter 2 Meeting With Denethor

They arrived at the large gates of Minas Tirith and made their way to the stables. Awaiting them were two soldiers. They dismounted and led their horses to the stable boy.

"My lord Faramir, your father requests your presence immediately," said one of the soldiers.

"Thank you, I'll be along in a moment," he replied, not too sure if he wanted an audience with Denethor at that point in time.

"I'm sorry Gwen, my father acquires my presence, I'm afraid lunch will have to wait," said Faramir, not too pleased about it "That's quite all right Faramir, I understand, maybe we could meet later at the training field, I need to practice my archery some more," she replied, a little disappointed at him having to leave.

"Very well, I shall see you later." With that he walked towards the citadel

and left Gwen to tend to her horse.

Faramir approached his father's study and knocked on the huge double doors.

"Enter," a voice commanded.

"You sent for me father?" asked Faramir softly. He looked towards his father's desk. There were two chairs, one already occupied by Boromir.

"Sit down, we have much to discuss," Denethor said, not sounding happy at all.

Faramir closed the doors and went to sit next to his brother, who managed to pass him a faint smile.

"There have being sightings of orcs on the outskirts of Osgiliath," Denethor began

"Their numbers seem to be increasing, we fear an attack on the city. As you are Captain I am sending you there to make sure it does not fall into enemy hands." "But father how..." Faramir began, but was cut off by his father.

"You will leave tomorrow and will stay in case there is an attack," Denethor said finally. "I cannot risk Osgiliath being overrun, our defences are few as it is, you will protect our city and you will return when I see fit, if you need ore soldiers I will send Boromir along with more men" he said, turning towards Faramir.

"Father, I can leave tomorrow with Faramir, there is no point me staying here if help is needed at Osgiliath" Boromir interrupted.

"No," Denethor responded sharply. "You will stay here, Faramir will leave tomorrow and if you are needed, I shall send you with more men at a later date. Is that understood Faramir? Or are you afraid you cannot fulfil the duty that I ask of you?" he finished coldly.

"No father, I will leave tomorrow at your request, I will not let you down," he answered.

"We shall see about that," the Steward replied, his face expressionless. "You may leave now, I have many things to see to."

With that the two sons stood up bowed to their father and left his study. They made there way through the corridors, chatting about the situation as they went along.

"He never has any faith in me, he always he thinks I set out to disappoint him," said Faramir, angered by his father's words.

"Father is concerned about the safety of Gondor, it sometimes affects the light in which he see's people, he cannot stand failure, you of all people should know that Faramir," Boromir replied, trying to make Faramir see that their fathers judgment could sometimes be clouded.

"Yes but he always seems to think I do fail him, when I try my hardest to do his will. Nothing is ever good enough for that man," Faramir responded, upset by the situation.

"Do not worry about father, just go about your duties and he will see that you are no failure, in time," Boromir said placing his hand on his brother's shoulder.

"Anyway I am off to get some lunch, would you care to join me little brother?"

"I shall have to decline your offer Boromir, I said I would meet Gwen in the training court," Faramir answered.

"As you wish, I shall speak with you later." At that Boromir left, heading towards the dining hall, as Faramir went in the opposite direction, towards the training grounds.

Gwennêl was already there shooting a few arrows towards the target in front of her. She wasn't great with a bow, and hardly ever hit the centre, but she managed to keep the arrows on the target instead of embedding them into the trees as she had done when she first started practising. "You're improving a great deal," came a voice from behind her.

She turned around, startled by the sudden breaking of the silence.

"Oh, Faramir it's you. You startled me for a moment," she said, relieved that she knew the person.

He smiled at her being so unprepared. "I gathered, as your arrow is now embedded in that tree," he said, smiling and pointing to the tree.

"Oh... well... you know... it was an easy mistake to make" she stammered. "I trust your meeting with your father went well?" she asked him, quickly changing the subject.

"Not exactly," he started. "There have been sightings of orcs on the outskirts of Osgiliath, my father fears an attack and he is sending me there tomorrow morning to try and prevent the enemy from taking over."

"Oh... I see, so your father is just sending you to stop it, as easy as that," she replied.

"Now Gwen, don't be angry, I won't be gone long, and there's no guarantee they will attack," he said, trying to calm her.

"Is my father travelling with you?" she asked, straight to the point.

"Yes, I believe he is."

"Just take care Faramir, don't let your father's words lead you to believe you are not capable of protecting your people," she told him.

"How do you know he..." he began before she cut him off.

"I know your father, he is not happy unless he is scolding you and putting you in an ill light, but he is wrong. You are a brave fighter, Faramir, and you will come back victorious," she said softly.

"Thank you Gwen, I'm lucky to have you as a friend" he said with a smile.

"I am lucky to have you also, but now you should go and rest, you will have a long day tomorrow," she said with a smile.

"Maybe I should. I promise I'll see you tomorrow before I go, you will still have Boromir for company, do not fear for me. I shall see you later."

"All right," she replied, and he left. Leaving her to finish practising.

A/N: Chapter 2 done. Please review I want to see if this is going
anywhere. Thanks =)