not remembered
by Cadiliniel
Author's notes: I've always wondered if anyone thought about the passing of Denethor amongst the excitement of Aragorn's coming to the city. I would think that most people would forget him immediately, not having much love for their former lord. I like to think of this situation as a parallel of LotR fans, that most are Aragorn fans, whereas there us few Denethor fans.
"Arandur"is the Sindarin title for Steward, meaning 'King's servant'. The Sindarin characters for this word make up the Seal of the Stewards.
"Elessar!" they all cry in adoration. They sing his name in glee. Their cheers and colours overtake the city in the rush of happiness finally returned to these stones.
Women throw flowers at his feet, men bow at him hoping to appear noble. He needs none of these things to love his people.
Few voices cry the already forgotten name, the much unthanked guardian of the city. Flags fly bearing the white tree, instead of the purest white standard, already cast aside unnoticed.
But still there are the few who cry the name, and still proudly so.
"Arandur…", they whisper.