Ok people, I have a huge problem. . . I have no idea what I am going to
make Faramir say. So if this chapter sucks remember that it sprang from my
wild imagination!!!!
LanierShazar: Thanks for your review, it made me all happy again!!!!
Sugar-is-sweet: I won't be able to end it soon, I have way to many ideas still swimming in my head, there's a thing with Haldir, a fight with Elrond and. . . oops now I'm revealing my plans. . . stopping now ;)
Rangisgran: Well, glad I'm the first to give you a response ;) I think it's only natural to respond to reviews, you guys make me write more and have to like my fic
Miste: Hihi, you babble and remind me of myself when I am hyper. Thanks for the ideas, might use them but I am not telling you what Galadriel's herbs are for, so you'll just have to wait!
Tayna: I hope you'll like this chapter, was it updated soon enough for you?
Musicgrl: Yeah I wrote something about a sequel. . . when this fic is over (which won't be all that soon) and people want me to I'll write a sequel.
Kate: Thanks for the snow, too bad it melted immediately but it's the thought that counts.
Aurumlupi: Glad you understand now, it is getting harder and harder to write good scenes with all the characters so hang in there, Faramir is coming up.
The Lady Sorcha of Sevenwaters: Thanks for the tip, I'll start looking for the book when I finish Tolkien's Unfinished Tales.
Blahblah: I thought we needed a lighter chapter and by making Legolas and Rita play around I established that. Plus it was a nice way to make our fav elf prince act all childish again ;)
Arwem-evenstar: Sorry to stop the last chapter at that point but I had no idea what to write (still don't) so I hope you'll like it.
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THEwriter Lioncub: A 91 on your Latin test!!!! That is so good! Congratulations and here I was happy with a 61!
Passion Lover: Oops, I just reread my fic and saw you were right! I am too lazy to replace all the chapters with startled instead of started so I am just going to make sure I am not making that mistake again. Oooh I just checked my dictionary and started means jump or get scared as well. Never knew that. Anyway thanks for trying to help me.
Jill: You can't imagine how hard it is to get ideas but things like music, books and television, help me out. The entire idea for this fic was born after reading a book which dealt with a girl who was being abused by her dad.
Dancingfae: Your name is nice as well! Haha, you really felt for Legolas didn't you ;) Really I made you bounce? Don't bounce to much ok, not good for your chair *lol*
Holly: Me happy you likey! Hihi, love your enthusiasm.
Linnie: Thanks for your review, I'm happy you like the development between my characters. The battle they're preparing for is one of the final ones, the march to Mordor. The reason you haven't read anything about a marriage or Elladan giving up his immortality to be with her is simple: I haven't mentioned it. I have evil plans coming up ;)
Kiku: Oooh wet Legolas. . . *slaps self* so not going there! Bad Kiku for planting those thoughts in my head. Thanks for returning Aragorn to me now I can make him part of this chapter ;) How's your book?
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"Enter" Rita heard the voice say and she opened the door tentatively, before peeking her head around the door.
Faramir was looking better than he had before, he was no longer pale and had seemed to have gained some weight. He looked up expectantly sa she entered and sat up a little.
"I am glad you have come Rita, I may call you Rita right."
Knowing she was in no state to speak Rita just nodded her head. She could feel the lump back in her throat. *Oh well* she thought *Lets hope Aragorn won't mind me crying on his shoulder again later on*
"I wish to apologize Rita, for I did not treat you more friendly at our last encounter. I was merely shocked by the news you gave me, though I knew most of it already I have to say that the way you told it, it seemed more real."
Rita found her voice again. "It's ok, I understand."
"After you left" Faramir continued "I had no strength left so I read the letter the next day. I will not go into detail for it was a letter from one brother to another, yet I wish to discuss a matter that concerns you."
"Me?" she asked meekly.
"Aye Rita, you." Faramir smiled at her and motioned for her to sit on his bed, which she did. "I understand that you and my brother were close and that he saw you as a sister. In his letter he requested something of me, a request I will now read to you." He took the letter from the nightstand and scraped his throat before starting to read.
". . . Before I will bid you goodbye I must ask you something my brother. On the long journey from Rivendell to Lotlorien, where we are residing for the moment, a great friendship has been formed between me and Lady Rita Saunders, who from now on will be called Rita of Gondor, sister to Boromir.
Yes brother you read it correctly, she is a sister to me now. Yesterday we have been linked by the exchange of blood and she is now as much as a part of me as you are.
Though I pray to the Valar that I will be able to care for her until the end of time, there is a tugging at my heart, telling me my time here is ending. I suspect she has felt it as well, for she watches me with more concern than ever before, yet that is a tale for another time.
This is what I ask of you Faramir. If I am to die before we reach Gondor, I ask you to accept her like she was your sister as well. Care for her, give her a place amongst our people.
Though I have no doubt that she will be cared for by the fellowship and even by members outside the fellowship, watch out for her. Her heart is so fragile, I fear it will break if she is she hurt too much. She has been through more pain and suffering than you can imagine. Maybe if she trusts you she will tell you of these things herself, do not press her for details I beg you.
She tends to hide behind a wall she has built, a wall to keep her emotions hidden. Do not let her get lost in darkness brother. Rita is a fighter yet she doubts too much. Give her strength and hope, offer her protection, yet do not force it upon her. She will do whatever she sees fit, support her like I would have.
Forever your brother, linked with body and blood,
Boromir"
His voice was hoarse by the time he ended the letter and Rita was busy controlling the emotions going through her at that moment.
She forced herself not to cry, no matter how much Faramir looked like Boromir, she didn't trust him enough to show him her vulnerable side. The one Boromir had seen so often.
Faramir seemed to understand this and the two sat in silence for minutes until he finally broke it. "So there you have it Rita, the reason I summoned you. I wish to fulfill my brother's last request yet I do not know how to do that. How can I help you Rita, sister of my brother?"
"I don't know." Rita said "Right now I have a place amongst the elves of Lothlorien and my friends, I will not abandon them. I don't even know what will happen in the future. For all I know I might not survive this final battle."
She saw he was going to interrupt so she started to talk again. "And I know I should be a little more positive but I can't. I am taking life one day at the time, I haven't made any plans for the future."
"Can I suggest, that we will discuss this matter further after you have returned from the battle. For you are right, it is hard to plan ahead while you know you might die in the near future."
Rita nodded her head and a smile formed on her face. "I would like that Faramir, I would like to know more about you. I know about you, cause Boromir talked about you often, but I don't know you."
He smiled at her as well. "And I wish to know you too Rita, so you will become not only my brother's sister but mine as well."
She saw that this entire conversations had tired him out so Rita stood up and after promising Faramir she would return later, left for camp again.
The thought crossed her mind earlier to visit Merry or Éowyn, yet she didn't do either of those things. She walked slowly towards the camp now, her mind still processing the conversation.
*I can't believe Boromir made this arrangement for me. I knew he suspected he wouldn't return to the city but I had no idea he would take it so far.* While walking she didn't see that she was rebuilding her walls. She was trying so hard to control her emotions that they got higher and higher.
She reached the camp and immediately Legolas was hovering over her like a mother hen. He watched her with great concern. Her face was almost emotionless and he could see the walls around her emotions were higher than ever.
Without a warning he pulled her in a quick hug. "Are you well Rita? Do you want me to get Aragorn or Elladan for you? What did Faramir want, did he do anything that hurt you?"
Rita smiled, her eyes twinkling a bit (something that put Legolas's mind at ease) "I can't expect Aragorn to drop everything just because I need him Legolas. He's a king, or he's going to be king and he is planning for a great battle. No I'm not gonna bother him with my petty feelings."
"I never thought your emotions as petty Rita, nor should you think I feel that way." Rita spun around at Aragorn's voice behind her. He looked grim as he continued.
"Now come little one, we are going to have a long conversation."
He started to lead her away and Rita followed, knowing there was no use to go against it. Aragorn led her to the spot where she had found him after her first encounter with Faramir. He sat down and Rita followed his example.
"What happened Rita? What has Faramir said that caused you to raise your walls once more?"
This did it for Rita. She could feel the tears stream down her face again and leaned into Aragorn's already opened arms.
With a trembling voice she started to tell him everything that happened, from her playful fight with Legolas to the letter of Boromir and her conversation with Faramir. When she had finished Aragorn held her as her tears disappeared.
Talking about it made Rita face her emotions, a thing she had tried to avoid before. She could feel Aragorn's chest rise as he uttered a great sigh.
"I had a suspicion that Boromir had arranged something for you yet I do not have the answer. All I can tell you is to enjoy the days you have left here in Gondor for it has been decided that we will march for Mordor in three days." (A/N: I have no concept of time so forgive me if I'm wrong)
She nodded, she expected it to be soon. When she looked at Aragorn she could see there was something wrong, there was something bugging him.
"What's wrong Aragorn?"
He looked at her strangely but at her glare he broke down chuckling. "I can hide my emotions while facing bands of orcs, I can endure the stares of all kinds of people. How is it that you know exactly what questions to ask?"
"Practice. I have been avoiding questions for years so I know when someone else is trying to do the same. Now spill."
Aragorn sighed. "What if we fail Rita, what if this battle will be the last one? I made a choice yet I am no longer certain of its wisdom. I am doubting, doubting every decision I have made."
"Don't bother with doubting, it's of no use. What has been done cannot be undone. I don't remember who said it but I do know that it's true. You can't change the past Aragorn, you can only look forwards and pray for the best."
"You're right, now let us join the others again." Aragorn pulled her up and they started to walk back to camp. Before they reached it Rita stopped and pulled on his sleeve.
"Aragorn, do I look horrible? I mean, can you see I've been crying, again?"
"Only if you search for the signs Rita." He kissed her forehead and they made their way to camp again. Once again Legolas swarmed around her and Rita had to laugh at this.
"You are one crazy elf, you know this right?" She said to him and Legolas gave her a mock-glare before he slung his arm over her shoulder.
"You know you love me."
Aragorn interfered. "How do you know that Legolas, maybe she detests you. Besides, she loves me more than you."
Legolas gave a gasp at this and tried to give Aragorn a swap at the head. "How dare you say that, Rita tell him he's wrong."
"Yes Rita" said Aragorn, a huge smile on his face "Tell him he's wrong."
Rita looked from one to the other and started to laugh loudly while she slung her free arm over Aragorn's shoulder.
It must have made a sight. The king of men, the prince of Mirkwood and a girl with a courageous heart walking and joking like small children.
The elves from Mirkwood shook their heads at their prince's behavior. First his running around this morning and now this. Yet they had to admit that it lightened their hearts to see such joy and happiness in this dark time.
This was the way Elladan found Rita. She was walking between Legolas and Aragorn, arms around the both of them, and all three were laughing so loud that the tears streamed down their face.
"Stop it" she gasped "My stomach. . . is hurting from all this. . . laughing. Now stop. . . doing that." Then she noticed Elladan.
"Elladan, save me from these maniacs. They are a hazard to my health I am telling you."
The two men pretended to be very offended by this and let her go while wiping the tears from their cheeks and gathering their dignity again.
"Now you don't have to worry about your appearance anymore Rita, now everybody can see you have been crying."
Rita smacked Aragorn on the head so fast he was unable to avoid it. He rubbed the sore spot on his head and he walked away, taking a sniggering Legolas with him.
The sun was starting to go down and Rita couldn't remember the day ever going by so fast. She turned to Elladan and saw he had raised his eyebrows at her.
"It's nothing Elladan, well not nothing but I'm gonna tell you later ok? So I heard we march in three days, that isn't so far away anymore."
He shook his head. "Nay it isn't melamin. In three days I might loose you and we haven't been able to even spend an entire day together. Don't take me wrong, I am very happy you made so many friends but it leaves less time for you and me to spend time."
A plan started to form in Rita's head and she brushed his hair out of his face. "What do you say about a picnic, just you and me. I know just the spot and all we need is some food and a blanket. It's only 20 minutes away."
Elladan smiled and he went to round up some food while she was getting a blanket and her cloak and dagger. When she reached her bedroll she bumped into Rumil.
"Where are you going?" he asked.
"I'm going to spend some time with Elladan. We march in three days and I just want to stay with him for a while. Who knows what will happen in battle?"
Rumil was about to answer when Elladan showed up, so Rita smiled at Rumil and waved goodbye while lacing her fingers through those of Elladan.
"Ah" Rumil sighed "To be so in love."
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WARNING THIS CHAPTER WILL CONTAIN R-RATED ELEMENTS, SO IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THIS SKIP IT
Rita and Elladan walked in silence and at a slow pace. When they reached the small piece of heaven Rita could hear her love gasp at the beauty of it and squeezed his hand.
They picked a spot that was hidden behind rocks and trees and surrounded by flowers. After they had spread out the blanket on the ground Rita slipped off her boots and socks in order to make herself more comfortable. Elladan followed her example and did the same.
He pulled her in his embrace while he leaned against a tree. "How did you find this Rita, one would think it would be crowded with people trying to capture the beauty."
"Boromir told me about it, it was his special refuge. Whenever he wanted to disappear he would come here and stare at the waterfall, or that's what he told me."
"I am happy he told you about it."
Rita sighed and closed her eyes, trying to burn this memory into her brains. She never wanted to forget the feeling of peace and happiness she was feeling right this moment.
Elladan then took out the food he had managed to scrounge up and Rita almost let out a whoop when she saw he had somehow (she didn't know how) had managed to find some fruit besides the normal lembas.
They ate slowly while watching the sun go down and Rita could feel Elladan wrapping her even tighter in his arms.
She turned a bit so she was facing him and stared at him. Her fingers traced the lines of his jaw and the outlines of his lips and she was amazed at their softness.
Elladan had closed his eyes at this and Rita took this as a good sign. She let her fingers travel around his scalp, caressing his head and hair.
He looked so beautiful that Rita couldn't stop herself from placing a small kiss on the nape of his neck. When he drew in a breath Rita smiled against the skin and repeated her action, only this time she let her tongue touch the skin as well.
Shocked at her own boldness Rita pulled back a little but when she saw the effect she had on her love she was unable to pull back any longer.
Slowly she started to kiss his neck again, making her way up to his face. She could hear his breath quicken and felt his heart beat faster. When she nibbled on the corner of his mouth Elladan moaned.
"Do you have any idea what you are doing to me?" he asked her, his voice was low.
Rita shook her head and moved to the other corner of his mouth, avoiding to kiss him, teasing him. "You have it coming, it should be illegal to look so gorgeous."
After she mumbled this Elladan opened his eyes and grabbed her head, making her look in his eyes. "Do you know what should be illegal? You teasing me like this, just you wait."
Before she could say anything back he started to kiss her neck like she had done to him. Rita let out a shivering sigh as she felt his tongue and teeth scrape the sensitive skin. He got closer and closer to her mouth and she moved to kiss him, only to be held back by Elladan.
"Now you want to kiss me, well you just have to wait like I did." He turned her so she was now the one leaning against the tree. Rita had no strength to protest since her muscles were now to weak to do what she wanted.
When Elladan started to kiss her neck again Rita tipped her head backwards, trying to give him more room. She gasped when his mouth went lower and lower, but let him undo the first few buttons of her shirt.
As he touched the top of her breast with his tongue Rita was no longer able to keep a moan from escaping. She could feel him smile against her skin and cursed herself for letting this happen, she had been in control only minutes earlier.
Determent to reclaim control she grabbed his head and pulled him up. "That was not supposed to happen" her voice sounded raspy.
"Really, then what did you intend to happen?"
Rita crushed her lips against his and kissed him with more passion than she ever did. When she broke from it as quick as she started it Elladan was looking at her with his mouth hanging a bit open.
He soon snapped out of this daze and lowered his head towards hers, placing his lips on hers and slipping his tongue in her already opened mouth.
The passion of the moment, the heat, had been building for a long time. Months of suppressed feelings welled up and the kiss grew more passionate, more desperate with every moment. The kisses they had shared earlier were nothing compared to this.
Elladan started to let his weight rest on Rita's body when he felt her hands on his back, pulling him closer. He let his hands wander around her body, provoking a low moan from her as he touched the side of her breasts.
Suddenly she pulled back and sat up a bit. Elladan raised himself from her body and sat up as well, confused at her actions.
This confusion was solved when she lay down and pulled him on top of her. He gazed into her eyes searching for some kind of approval.
When she arched up against him, pressing her hips against his, he couldn't control himself. With a growl he attacked her mouth again.
No more words were spoken that night.
A/N: Phew, hot&heavy, well I thought they needed it. they had way too much passion in the beginning and now they were almost acting. . . tame. Hope you guys still liked it though, let me know what you think.
LanierShazar: Thanks for your review, it made me all happy again!!!!
Sugar-is-sweet: I won't be able to end it soon, I have way to many ideas still swimming in my head, there's a thing with Haldir, a fight with Elrond and. . . oops now I'm revealing my plans. . . stopping now ;)
Rangisgran: Well, glad I'm the first to give you a response ;) I think it's only natural to respond to reviews, you guys make me write more and have to like my fic
Miste: Hihi, you babble and remind me of myself when I am hyper. Thanks for the ideas, might use them but I am not telling you what Galadriel's herbs are for, so you'll just have to wait!
Tayna: I hope you'll like this chapter, was it updated soon enough for you?
Musicgrl: Yeah I wrote something about a sequel. . . when this fic is over (which won't be all that soon) and people want me to I'll write a sequel.
Kate: Thanks for the snow, too bad it melted immediately but it's the thought that counts.
Aurumlupi: Glad you understand now, it is getting harder and harder to write good scenes with all the characters so hang in there, Faramir is coming up.
The Lady Sorcha of Sevenwaters: Thanks for the tip, I'll start looking for the book when I finish Tolkien's Unfinished Tales.
Blahblah: I thought we needed a lighter chapter and by making Legolas and Rita play around I established that. Plus it was a nice way to make our fav elf prince act all childish again ;)
Arwem-evenstar: Sorry to stop the last chapter at that point but I had no idea what to write (still don't) so I hope you'll like it.
Author Unknown: I hope you catch up to this chapter soon so you can see me thanking you!
THEwriter Lioncub: A 91 on your Latin test!!!! That is so good! Congratulations and here I was happy with a 61!
Passion Lover: Oops, I just reread my fic and saw you were right! I am too lazy to replace all the chapters with startled instead of started so I am just going to make sure I am not making that mistake again. Oooh I just checked my dictionary and started means jump or get scared as well. Never knew that. Anyway thanks for trying to help me.
Jill: You can't imagine how hard it is to get ideas but things like music, books and television, help me out. The entire idea for this fic was born after reading a book which dealt with a girl who was being abused by her dad.
Dancingfae: Your name is nice as well! Haha, you really felt for Legolas didn't you ;) Really I made you bounce? Don't bounce to much ok, not good for your chair *lol*
Holly: Me happy you likey! Hihi, love your enthusiasm.
Linnie: Thanks for your review, I'm happy you like the development between my characters. The battle they're preparing for is one of the final ones, the march to Mordor. The reason you haven't read anything about a marriage or Elladan giving up his immortality to be with her is simple: I haven't mentioned it. I have evil plans coming up ;)
Kiku: Oooh wet Legolas. . . *slaps self* so not going there! Bad Kiku for planting those thoughts in my head. Thanks for returning Aragorn to me now I can make him part of this chapter ;) How's your book?
Meggers: My dear Meggers, I emailed you back so now it's official: I am your beta-reader!!!! As for your review: I am trying not to make this meeting with faramir as sad as last one but I am not promising anything ok? Now read the chapter . . . why are you still reading this? Start reading the chapter!!!
DISCLAIMER: Not in the mood, you should get it by now!
"Enter" Rita heard the voice say and she opened the door tentatively, before peeking her head around the door.
Faramir was looking better than he had before, he was no longer pale and had seemed to have gained some weight. He looked up expectantly sa she entered and sat up a little.
"I am glad you have come Rita, I may call you Rita right."
Knowing she was in no state to speak Rita just nodded her head. She could feel the lump back in her throat. *Oh well* she thought *Lets hope Aragorn won't mind me crying on his shoulder again later on*
"I wish to apologize Rita, for I did not treat you more friendly at our last encounter. I was merely shocked by the news you gave me, though I knew most of it already I have to say that the way you told it, it seemed more real."
Rita found her voice again. "It's ok, I understand."
"After you left" Faramir continued "I had no strength left so I read the letter the next day. I will not go into detail for it was a letter from one brother to another, yet I wish to discuss a matter that concerns you."
"Me?" she asked meekly.
"Aye Rita, you." Faramir smiled at her and motioned for her to sit on his bed, which she did. "I understand that you and my brother were close and that he saw you as a sister. In his letter he requested something of me, a request I will now read to you." He took the letter from the nightstand and scraped his throat before starting to read.
". . . Before I will bid you goodbye I must ask you something my brother. On the long journey from Rivendell to Lotlorien, where we are residing for the moment, a great friendship has been formed between me and Lady Rita Saunders, who from now on will be called Rita of Gondor, sister to Boromir.
Yes brother you read it correctly, she is a sister to me now. Yesterday we have been linked by the exchange of blood and she is now as much as a part of me as you are.
Though I pray to the Valar that I will be able to care for her until the end of time, there is a tugging at my heart, telling me my time here is ending. I suspect she has felt it as well, for she watches me with more concern than ever before, yet that is a tale for another time.
This is what I ask of you Faramir. If I am to die before we reach Gondor, I ask you to accept her like she was your sister as well. Care for her, give her a place amongst our people.
Though I have no doubt that she will be cared for by the fellowship and even by members outside the fellowship, watch out for her. Her heart is so fragile, I fear it will break if she is she hurt too much. She has been through more pain and suffering than you can imagine. Maybe if she trusts you she will tell you of these things herself, do not press her for details I beg you.
She tends to hide behind a wall she has built, a wall to keep her emotions hidden. Do not let her get lost in darkness brother. Rita is a fighter yet she doubts too much. Give her strength and hope, offer her protection, yet do not force it upon her. She will do whatever she sees fit, support her like I would have.
Forever your brother, linked with body and blood,
Boromir"
His voice was hoarse by the time he ended the letter and Rita was busy controlling the emotions going through her at that moment.
She forced herself not to cry, no matter how much Faramir looked like Boromir, she didn't trust him enough to show him her vulnerable side. The one Boromir had seen so often.
Faramir seemed to understand this and the two sat in silence for minutes until he finally broke it. "So there you have it Rita, the reason I summoned you. I wish to fulfill my brother's last request yet I do not know how to do that. How can I help you Rita, sister of my brother?"
"I don't know." Rita said "Right now I have a place amongst the elves of Lothlorien and my friends, I will not abandon them. I don't even know what will happen in the future. For all I know I might not survive this final battle."
She saw he was going to interrupt so she started to talk again. "And I know I should be a little more positive but I can't. I am taking life one day at the time, I haven't made any plans for the future."
"Can I suggest, that we will discuss this matter further after you have returned from the battle. For you are right, it is hard to plan ahead while you know you might die in the near future."
Rita nodded her head and a smile formed on her face. "I would like that Faramir, I would like to know more about you. I know about you, cause Boromir talked about you often, but I don't know you."
He smiled at her as well. "And I wish to know you too Rita, so you will become not only my brother's sister but mine as well."
She saw that this entire conversations had tired him out so Rita stood up and after promising Faramir she would return later, left for camp again.
The thought crossed her mind earlier to visit Merry or Éowyn, yet she didn't do either of those things. She walked slowly towards the camp now, her mind still processing the conversation.
*I can't believe Boromir made this arrangement for me. I knew he suspected he wouldn't return to the city but I had no idea he would take it so far.* While walking she didn't see that she was rebuilding her walls. She was trying so hard to control her emotions that they got higher and higher.
She reached the camp and immediately Legolas was hovering over her like a mother hen. He watched her with great concern. Her face was almost emotionless and he could see the walls around her emotions were higher than ever.
Without a warning he pulled her in a quick hug. "Are you well Rita? Do you want me to get Aragorn or Elladan for you? What did Faramir want, did he do anything that hurt you?"
Rita smiled, her eyes twinkling a bit (something that put Legolas's mind at ease) "I can't expect Aragorn to drop everything just because I need him Legolas. He's a king, or he's going to be king and he is planning for a great battle. No I'm not gonna bother him with my petty feelings."
"I never thought your emotions as petty Rita, nor should you think I feel that way." Rita spun around at Aragorn's voice behind her. He looked grim as he continued.
"Now come little one, we are going to have a long conversation."
He started to lead her away and Rita followed, knowing there was no use to go against it. Aragorn led her to the spot where she had found him after her first encounter with Faramir. He sat down and Rita followed his example.
"What happened Rita? What has Faramir said that caused you to raise your walls once more?"
This did it for Rita. She could feel the tears stream down her face again and leaned into Aragorn's already opened arms.
With a trembling voice she started to tell him everything that happened, from her playful fight with Legolas to the letter of Boromir and her conversation with Faramir. When she had finished Aragorn held her as her tears disappeared.
Talking about it made Rita face her emotions, a thing she had tried to avoid before. She could feel Aragorn's chest rise as he uttered a great sigh.
"I had a suspicion that Boromir had arranged something for you yet I do not have the answer. All I can tell you is to enjoy the days you have left here in Gondor for it has been decided that we will march for Mordor in three days." (A/N: I have no concept of time so forgive me if I'm wrong)
She nodded, she expected it to be soon. When she looked at Aragorn she could see there was something wrong, there was something bugging him.
"What's wrong Aragorn?"
He looked at her strangely but at her glare he broke down chuckling. "I can hide my emotions while facing bands of orcs, I can endure the stares of all kinds of people. How is it that you know exactly what questions to ask?"
"Practice. I have been avoiding questions for years so I know when someone else is trying to do the same. Now spill."
Aragorn sighed. "What if we fail Rita, what if this battle will be the last one? I made a choice yet I am no longer certain of its wisdom. I am doubting, doubting every decision I have made."
"Don't bother with doubting, it's of no use. What has been done cannot be undone. I don't remember who said it but I do know that it's true. You can't change the past Aragorn, you can only look forwards and pray for the best."
"You're right, now let us join the others again." Aragorn pulled her up and they started to walk back to camp. Before they reached it Rita stopped and pulled on his sleeve.
"Aragorn, do I look horrible? I mean, can you see I've been crying, again?"
"Only if you search for the signs Rita." He kissed her forehead and they made their way to camp again. Once again Legolas swarmed around her and Rita had to laugh at this.
"You are one crazy elf, you know this right?" She said to him and Legolas gave her a mock-glare before he slung his arm over her shoulder.
"You know you love me."
Aragorn interfered. "How do you know that Legolas, maybe she detests you. Besides, she loves me more than you."
Legolas gave a gasp at this and tried to give Aragorn a swap at the head. "How dare you say that, Rita tell him he's wrong."
"Yes Rita" said Aragorn, a huge smile on his face "Tell him he's wrong."
Rita looked from one to the other and started to laugh loudly while she slung her free arm over Aragorn's shoulder.
It must have made a sight. The king of men, the prince of Mirkwood and a girl with a courageous heart walking and joking like small children.
The elves from Mirkwood shook their heads at their prince's behavior. First his running around this morning and now this. Yet they had to admit that it lightened their hearts to see such joy and happiness in this dark time.
This was the way Elladan found Rita. She was walking between Legolas and Aragorn, arms around the both of them, and all three were laughing so loud that the tears streamed down their face.
"Stop it" she gasped "My stomach. . . is hurting from all this. . . laughing. Now stop. . . doing that." Then she noticed Elladan.
"Elladan, save me from these maniacs. They are a hazard to my health I am telling you."
The two men pretended to be very offended by this and let her go while wiping the tears from their cheeks and gathering their dignity again.
"Now you don't have to worry about your appearance anymore Rita, now everybody can see you have been crying."
Rita smacked Aragorn on the head so fast he was unable to avoid it. He rubbed the sore spot on his head and he walked away, taking a sniggering Legolas with him.
The sun was starting to go down and Rita couldn't remember the day ever going by so fast. She turned to Elladan and saw he had raised his eyebrows at her.
"It's nothing Elladan, well not nothing but I'm gonna tell you later ok? So I heard we march in three days, that isn't so far away anymore."
He shook his head. "Nay it isn't melamin. In three days I might loose you and we haven't been able to even spend an entire day together. Don't take me wrong, I am very happy you made so many friends but it leaves less time for you and me to spend time."
A plan started to form in Rita's head and she brushed his hair out of his face. "What do you say about a picnic, just you and me. I know just the spot and all we need is some food and a blanket. It's only 20 minutes away."
Elladan smiled and he went to round up some food while she was getting a blanket and her cloak and dagger. When she reached her bedroll she bumped into Rumil.
"Where are you going?" he asked.
"I'm going to spend some time with Elladan. We march in three days and I just want to stay with him for a while. Who knows what will happen in battle?"
Rumil was about to answer when Elladan showed up, so Rita smiled at Rumil and waved goodbye while lacing her fingers through those of Elladan.
"Ah" Rumil sighed "To be so in love."
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WARNING THIS CHAPTER WILL CONTAIN R-RATED ELEMENTS, SO IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THIS SKIP IT
Rita and Elladan walked in silence and at a slow pace. When they reached the small piece of heaven Rita could hear her love gasp at the beauty of it and squeezed his hand.
They picked a spot that was hidden behind rocks and trees and surrounded by flowers. After they had spread out the blanket on the ground Rita slipped off her boots and socks in order to make herself more comfortable. Elladan followed her example and did the same.
He pulled her in his embrace while he leaned against a tree. "How did you find this Rita, one would think it would be crowded with people trying to capture the beauty."
"Boromir told me about it, it was his special refuge. Whenever he wanted to disappear he would come here and stare at the waterfall, or that's what he told me."
"I am happy he told you about it."
Rita sighed and closed her eyes, trying to burn this memory into her brains. She never wanted to forget the feeling of peace and happiness she was feeling right this moment.
Elladan then took out the food he had managed to scrounge up and Rita almost let out a whoop when she saw he had somehow (she didn't know how) had managed to find some fruit besides the normal lembas.
They ate slowly while watching the sun go down and Rita could feel Elladan wrapping her even tighter in his arms.
She turned a bit so she was facing him and stared at him. Her fingers traced the lines of his jaw and the outlines of his lips and she was amazed at their softness.
Elladan had closed his eyes at this and Rita took this as a good sign. She let her fingers travel around his scalp, caressing his head and hair.
He looked so beautiful that Rita couldn't stop herself from placing a small kiss on the nape of his neck. When he drew in a breath Rita smiled against the skin and repeated her action, only this time she let her tongue touch the skin as well.
Shocked at her own boldness Rita pulled back a little but when she saw the effect she had on her love she was unable to pull back any longer.
Slowly she started to kiss his neck again, making her way up to his face. She could hear his breath quicken and felt his heart beat faster. When she nibbled on the corner of his mouth Elladan moaned.
"Do you have any idea what you are doing to me?" he asked her, his voice was low.
Rita shook her head and moved to the other corner of his mouth, avoiding to kiss him, teasing him. "You have it coming, it should be illegal to look so gorgeous."
After she mumbled this Elladan opened his eyes and grabbed her head, making her look in his eyes. "Do you know what should be illegal? You teasing me like this, just you wait."
Before she could say anything back he started to kiss her neck like she had done to him. Rita let out a shivering sigh as she felt his tongue and teeth scrape the sensitive skin. He got closer and closer to her mouth and she moved to kiss him, only to be held back by Elladan.
"Now you want to kiss me, well you just have to wait like I did." He turned her so she was now the one leaning against the tree. Rita had no strength to protest since her muscles were now to weak to do what she wanted.
When Elladan started to kiss her neck again Rita tipped her head backwards, trying to give him more room. She gasped when his mouth went lower and lower, but let him undo the first few buttons of her shirt.
As he touched the top of her breast with his tongue Rita was no longer able to keep a moan from escaping. She could feel him smile against her skin and cursed herself for letting this happen, she had been in control only minutes earlier.
Determent to reclaim control she grabbed his head and pulled him up. "That was not supposed to happen" her voice sounded raspy.
"Really, then what did you intend to happen?"
Rita crushed her lips against his and kissed him with more passion than she ever did. When she broke from it as quick as she started it Elladan was looking at her with his mouth hanging a bit open.
He soon snapped out of this daze and lowered his head towards hers, placing his lips on hers and slipping his tongue in her already opened mouth.
The passion of the moment, the heat, had been building for a long time. Months of suppressed feelings welled up and the kiss grew more passionate, more desperate with every moment. The kisses they had shared earlier were nothing compared to this.
Elladan started to let his weight rest on Rita's body when he felt her hands on his back, pulling him closer. He let his hands wander around her body, provoking a low moan from her as he touched the side of her breasts.
Suddenly she pulled back and sat up a bit. Elladan raised himself from her body and sat up as well, confused at her actions.
This confusion was solved when she lay down and pulled him on top of her. He gazed into her eyes searching for some kind of approval.
When she arched up against him, pressing her hips against his, he couldn't control himself. With a growl he attacked her mouth again.
No more words were spoken that night.
A/N: Phew, hot&heavy, well I thought they needed it. they had way too much passion in the beginning and now they were almost acting. . . tame. Hope you guys still liked it though, let me know what you think.