II. Boromir's Return
Faramir was alone.
He could not sleep. He could barely bring himself to try. Three days ago, he had heard the faint but clear sound of his brother's horn. Their father, standing on the walls beside him, also heard the Horn of Gondor's distinctive call. They shared the revelation with uncharacteristic emotion. Then the Steward turned and went away from his son.
Tonight, sitting watch by Anduin, Faramir had seen the completion of the horn's fell omen. A boat floated slowly by, carrying Boromir's corpse.
Alone in the darkness, Faramir could neither weep nor sleep. Would the light ever return?