Summary: About how two girls lives changed for the better after being dropped into middle earth.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything LOTR related. I only own Rin, her family and Steph, well actually Steph owns herself. But you get the point.

Chapter 5

Rin awoke to the sound of numerous horses galloping away. She opened her eyes and sat up carefully as not to reopen her cut. When her vision cleared of sleepiness they went wide. Everyone was gone! They had left her, had she been such a burden to them that they had decided to just leave her for the Orcs? This was totally unexpected. She was about get up when a voice called from behind her. " Don't you even think about it. Delenor made it clear to me that you are not to walk around for a couple of days or the stitches will tear." I whipped my head around to see Eomer standing by his horse.

Relief flooded through my veins, they hadn't left me. " Where is everyone?" He laughed. For the first freaking time the man laughed! And boy did he have a laugh..*Swooning* A damn sexy laugh too. " Do not worry yourself my lady. They have gone ahead of us. They will continue to Scout and protect the land and we Lady Rin, will make way to Edoras. But before we must go to Rivendell." My eyes went to size of golf balls I`m sure. " Rivendell? Why?" He walked over to me and kneeled to my level. " Because your wound needs the help of the eleves to heal. It is a long journey to Rivendell, Delenor instructed me on how to dress it and keep it from getting infected. Now lay down I must change your bandages."

I did as I was told, who am I to argue with Eomer, Lord of Rohan. Especially when he tells me to lay down. Omg! I mentally slapped myself and laughed outloud. He looked up and I blushed. He lifted the side of my shirt and I began to laugh again. " May I ask what you find to be so funny, Lady Rin?" he asked. " Your tickling me my Lord!! And stop calling me lady rin. Just call me Rin." He chuckled and nodded. " My apologies. And I will only call you Rin if you would address me as Eomer instead of My Lord." I giggled and thought as Eomer changed the bandage. Then I noticed. " Um, Eomer?"I asked. " Yes , Rin." I blushed." Um well I was wondering.1. Can I call you `Mer? And, 2. Could you *cough * remove your hand from * cough* my breast?" Eomer eyes went wide and he blushed a deep crimson. And quickly removed his hand. " My apologies Rin! I did not even notice! And to answer you question. Yes I suppose you could call me that."

After `Mer(hehehe) finished dressing my wound he told me to take a nap so I would be well rested for our depart in the morning. "But `Mer! Im in the middle of a big field the sun id shining right on me how would I be able to rest?" He rolled his eyes. He picked me up and carried me to a shady spot under a tree and then carried over my and his belongings. "There. Now sleep." He said and sat on a rock beside where I lay. I got settled and tried to sleep but to no avail . I was to afraid of my dreams.so I gave up after about what seemed like 20 minutes. Then sun was beginning to set and I began to get cold." `Mer?"

He turned his head to look at me. " What is it ,little one?" " I cannot sleep. Im cold." He smiled and walked over, and layed down beside me. I was still cold so I cuddled closer to him. He put one of his strong arms protectively around me. " Rin?" he whispered. " Mmm Hmm." I answered. He took in a deep breath then spoke, " I wish to thank you for saving me. Had it not been for you I might be dead." I thought for a moment, " `Mer I only did what you have done for me. You saved me from the Orcs, and you comforted me in a time of dire need. I only wish I could do more. You've become a good friend to me." I felt his arm tighten around me. I felt so safe and relaxed that I started to sing..

When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears

When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears

I held your hand through all of these years

But you still have

All of me

You used to captivate me

By your resonating mind

Now I'm bound by the life you left behind

Your face it haunts

My once pleasant dreams

Your voice it chased away

All the sanity in me

These wounds won't seem to heal

This pain is just too real

There's just too much that time cannot erase

" That was very good" I heard him say quietly. I smiled. " Thank you. It was one of my favorite songs where I come from. My best friend and I used to sing it often especially when we were sad." I sighed. " Do you wish to go home?" he asked suddenly. I did not answer for a few minutes though I knew the answer. " No. There is nothing for me there except my friend, unless she was carried here as well. I did not live a happy life `Mer."

He shifted my body so I face him. " Then you will surely live a happy life here. Theres is nothing for you to fear here." I turned back around. " Perhaps.at least I hope I will. My greatest fear is what haunts my dreams and it cannot reach me here. So hopefully you are right." A few moments later I could hear his steady breathing and I knew he was asleep. " As long as you are here to keep him away. Then I will certainly have a chance." I whispered. And then before sleep overcame me all I could faintly hear were these words. " Then I will never leave your side."