Disclaimer: I do not own anything LOTR related. I only own Rin, Avath, her family and Steph, well actually Steph actually owns herself. But you get the point. ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ A/N- Sorry its taken so long for this but I have been SOOOOOO busy. I mean honest, I will be updating Where I Belong soon, my friend has the chapter on her comp. Cuz I wrote it there so as soon as she send it over ill update that one as well. Again really sorry guys! Hope you enjoy this chapter. R/R!!!

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Chapter 19

Rin awoke to the sound of birds singing, a smile slowly spread across her face. 'So beautiful.' She thought. She slowly opened her eyes and waited for them to clear, she was slightly uncomfortable because her chest felt heavy which to her of course was rather odd. Her eyes cleared and focused only to reveal Avath glaring back down at her. Startled, Rin let out a little shriek immediately awaking Eomer who lay beside her. "What is wrong?! What happened!" Eomer said sprinting from the bed only to get tangled in the covers and being sent roughly to the floor. Avath jumped down and went to Eomer`s side then cocking his head slightly he lick Eomer on the side of the face. "Ack!!!" he shrieked bringing himself immediately to his feet then wiped his face roughly. Rin seeing the whole thing burst out laughing only to receive a rather evil glare from Eomer. "I am glad you think this amusing dear Rin for this was your doing." He said staring at the shaking woman clutching her sides. Rin quickly sobered "My fault, now tell me Eomer how was you falling on you rear my doing?" she asked rather strictly. Eomer climbed back into bed and faced her, "How is it your doing?! It is your doing because you screamed, and by doing so it caused me to awake in a panic which caused me to be careless and get tangled in the covers which THEN caused me to fall on my "rear" as you so lightly put it." Rin stared at him for a few moments then with nothing more stuck her tongue out at Eomer and emerged from under the covers. "Of Eomer just admit it, you're a klutz!" she said retreating to the bathing chamber. "I am not!" he called back moments later a bewildered expression across his face "What is a 'klutz'?"

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It was Rin who went to Lord Elrond concerning Jake, she knew it was her only option and she knew Elrond would know what to do. She went to his study and was allowed entrance "My Lord Elrond I seek answers to questions that have been burning in my mind." Elrond rose from his seat by the fireplace and smiled "There is no need for formalities Rinbelethwen and I will help you anyway I can." He stated motioning for her to sit and she did. "Elrond, I-I wish to..." Rin stumbled with her words and it was frustrating her. Why couldn't she just say it? "You wish to go after your step father but Eomer and your friends will not allow you." He stated matter of factly. Rin gaped at him in shock then spoke "You know you're too smart for your own good" she said in mock annoyance earning a chuckle from the elf lord. "I would agree with your friends if I did not already know that you could handle Jake by yourself but..." 'Oh here it comes!' Rin thought to herself. "...Rin you are not into your full powers yet. You do not know how to use them; you do not know the spells or anything to be honest. You need training in archery, sword fighting and in magic." Rin`s shoulders slumped in defeat. "I suppose you are right." She said and rose to leave only to be stopped by Elrond`s soft yet commanding voice, " Rinbelethwen!" She turned around to face him once again; "You will start sword and archery training in a few days with my sons Elrohir and Elladan. Then Galadriel, Gandalf and Myself will teach you all you need to know about your powers." Rin shrieked in excitement forgetting elves sensitive hearing, Elrond covered his ears in pain as she continued on until she noticed her fault. "Um...sorry." she said solemnly. Elrond nodded dismissing her. ____________________________________________________________________________ _________

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Rin ran back to her room to inform Eomer of the news and he as well was excited that she would be learning how to defend herself. "But even so Rin, do not leave to find him by yourself. I beg of you, I could not bear to loose you." He asked pleadingly. Rin smiled and placed a soft but tender kiss on his lips. "Never, you will never loose me and that is a promise." Eomer gently put Rin down on her bed and caressed her hair, "You are a vision of beauty." Rin blushed at his comment but then gained new confidence as she touched his hair and then his face. He grabbed her hands and pulled her to him, he snatched her mouth with his and traced his hand down her back. Rin smiled and kissed him back, letting her tongue caress his mouth; he moaned and let his arms fall. "Eomer..." Rin whispered quietly. Eomer pulled away and brought a hand to Rin`s face. "I know and it will go no further, I promise."

Rin smiled and hugged Eomer tightly just as Avath came strutting into the room. Tail swinging wildly and head held up high, Avath walked proudly through the room carrying a now bloodied and hole punctured rabbit in his jaws. Rin and Eomer both gaped in shock at the panther cub.

"Avath! What did you do!?" Rin said covering her mouth with her hand. Avath ran around the room happily, blood dripping from his mouth then as he rounded the corner to the vanity, PLUNCK!

Rin covered her eyes; he had run right into the wall. "So much like his master and her man." She said sarcastically.

Eomer chuckled and walked over to Avath, "You are indeed a strange panther." Avath merely looked at him cross-eyed and stalked off with his prize rather insulted and embarrassed.

Rin shook her head and turned to Eomer. "I should go find Steph and Arwen, I have to discuss some things with them." She said and began for the door.

"Wait a moment, I have a question for you. It's...rather important." Eomer said making his way toward Rin. He took her hands in his own then spoke

"We have known each other for a few months am I correct?" Rin nodded, though very puzzled. "I have loved you I am sure from the moment my riders and I came upon you on the plains."

Rin blushed slightly at this "I am not good at this type of thing.... i shall get to the center of this matter. Rin I love you most than anything and it would fill my heart with joy if you would do me the honor of becoming my wife."

Rin`s jaw dropped but was soon replaced by a huge smile "Oh Eomer! Of course I will!" she said hugging him tightly. Eomer`s heart filled with love and joy as he held this woman in his arms. "I will never let anything happen to you, I am bound to you and I will protect you always with my life." He said kissing her softly. And he meant every word, and Rin knew it.