A/N: Wow, I'm so sorry I took so long to get this up! I know I said in
the first A/N that I probably would be finish with this story really quick
.. um, I'm sorry, but that was a lie! But now I finally finished Chapter
2! Woo-hoo! I think the latest ROTK trailer helped inspire me . you know,
that one shot of Eowyn crying while talking with Aragorn? Yea, well not a
lot of inspiration actually, but you know, it got me thinking of how sad a
character Eowyn is (sad as in depressed). So I hope you like it! Please
R&R!
Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters
Chapter 2
The following morning, Faramir woke up early. As Faramir opened his window, the room became engulfed in sunlight and Faramir peered out to quiet and peaceful city of Edoras. No one was on the roads yet, save for an elderly woman sweeping outside her house. Faramir enjoyed getting up early when in Rohan because he knew Eowyn also usually woke up early, and they would often spend time together in the breaking hours of the morning.
Faramir changed to his day clothes and left his room, in hopes to find Eowyn soon. He had only walked a few feet down the long corridor outside his room when he heard a faint crying nearby. Faramir followed the sound to the room two doors down, and his curious self gently pushed the door open and he peered inside.
Lying on the bed was Eowyn, her face hiding in her pillow, her golden hair falling of the side of the bed, and the almost silent sound of her crying pounding within Faramir's heart.
"Eowyn!" Faramir cried, startling Eowyn. Quickly, she sat up in her bed and turned towards Faramir.
"Eowyn!" Faramir said again as he rushed towards her side. Eowyn, embarassed by being caught in bed, crying, by Faramir, blushed furiously as tears continued to run down her cheeks.
"Eowyn, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" Faramir asked as he soothlingy caressed Eowyn's facing, wiping the tears away.
Eowyn meekly smiled at Faramir. "I was just thinking ..." she murmured, her voice trailing off.
Faramir, deeply moved by pity for Eowyn, held her in his arms and said, "Eowyn, you can tell me. I'm here for you."
Amidst new tears, Eowyn grasped Faramir's hand and said again, "I was just thinking ... of what could have been ... and what is not."
Faramir closed his eyes, afraid of what Eowyn may say, but he continued to hold her.
Eowyn continued to talk: "Ever since I can remember, I've been trapped inside an intangible cage, trying to claw my way out. But I have not been able to do so. Every open opportunity is suddenly closed and another path to glory and valour is lost yet again." Eowyn then paused, her tears getting in the way of her talk.
Faramir gently rocked her and wiped away her tears again. Eowyn, feeling more relaxed now in Faramir's arms, leaned her head against his chest and said, "And when I finally thought that my perfect opportunity to gain glory had come before my feet, it simply disappeared in a passing thought of unrequited love. Yet never was there any hope in the beginning, for his heart had all ready found a resting place. Mine is still wandering and restless."
Faramir, knowing of whom Eowyn spoke of, did not reply for fear that mention of the name "Aragorn" would strike more discord in Eowyn's troubled heart. He simply continued to hold Eowyn, stroking her golden hair, and waited for her to resume speaking.
"Ever since I first saw him," Eowyn said, her tears lessening now, "my heart knew he was someone special. And as I grew to know him, I began to admire his dreams, integrity, and his overall being." Then Eowyn sighed heavily, and a single tear trickled down her cheek. "And then I loved him, and I still love him. But now, I can only love from afar, for he has given his heart to another. Yet where am I to find love, then, if I can not find love in him? No other man ever could I love as I love ... Aragorn."
Faramir closed his eyes again as he tightened his hold around Eowyn. He laid his face on top of her head, silent, and continued listening to Eowyn talk of her love for Aragorn and other problems of her life. And although Faramir deeply cared for her, his mind soon was lost in his own thoughts. Despite his ever steadfast respect and admiration of Aragorn, Faramir could not help but think of how Aragorn was the only thing keeping Eowyn away from loving Faramir. And yet he knew that Aragorn would have Eowyn be happy, so it was not Aragorn's fault.
"But why must Eowyn be so blind?" Faramir thought. "Can she not see me? Am I not a man of high honor and nobility, and a man who deeply loves her? Can she not see it? Shall I only walk the road of unrequited love? Then I fear we shall walk the road together, yet not as lovers but as lost hearts."
Then Faramir thought of a most unthinkable question: "Perhaps I do not even love Eowyn. Maybe I am the blind one, leading myself down a road of deceit." Soon, though, Faramir shook of the thought as he looked down at Eowyn's now silent and sleeping face. He knew the only thing in his heart towards Eowyn was love, simple yet deep love. He gently kissed her brow and lay her down in bed, covering her with the warm blankets. With one longing glance at Eowyn, Faramir then turned and left the room.
A/N: ^_^ Hope you liked it! Reviews really appreciated!
Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters
Chapter 2
The following morning, Faramir woke up early. As Faramir opened his window, the room became engulfed in sunlight and Faramir peered out to quiet and peaceful city of Edoras. No one was on the roads yet, save for an elderly woman sweeping outside her house. Faramir enjoyed getting up early when in Rohan because he knew Eowyn also usually woke up early, and they would often spend time together in the breaking hours of the morning.
Faramir changed to his day clothes and left his room, in hopes to find Eowyn soon. He had only walked a few feet down the long corridor outside his room when he heard a faint crying nearby. Faramir followed the sound to the room two doors down, and his curious self gently pushed the door open and he peered inside.
Lying on the bed was Eowyn, her face hiding in her pillow, her golden hair falling of the side of the bed, and the almost silent sound of her crying pounding within Faramir's heart.
"Eowyn!" Faramir cried, startling Eowyn. Quickly, she sat up in her bed and turned towards Faramir.
"Eowyn!" Faramir said again as he rushed towards her side. Eowyn, embarassed by being caught in bed, crying, by Faramir, blushed furiously as tears continued to run down her cheeks.
"Eowyn, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" Faramir asked as he soothlingy caressed Eowyn's facing, wiping the tears away.
Eowyn meekly smiled at Faramir. "I was just thinking ..." she murmured, her voice trailing off.
Faramir, deeply moved by pity for Eowyn, held her in his arms and said, "Eowyn, you can tell me. I'm here for you."
Amidst new tears, Eowyn grasped Faramir's hand and said again, "I was just thinking ... of what could have been ... and what is not."
Faramir closed his eyes, afraid of what Eowyn may say, but he continued to hold her.
Eowyn continued to talk: "Ever since I can remember, I've been trapped inside an intangible cage, trying to claw my way out. But I have not been able to do so. Every open opportunity is suddenly closed and another path to glory and valour is lost yet again." Eowyn then paused, her tears getting in the way of her talk.
Faramir gently rocked her and wiped away her tears again. Eowyn, feeling more relaxed now in Faramir's arms, leaned her head against his chest and said, "And when I finally thought that my perfect opportunity to gain glory had come before my feet, it simply disappeared in a passing thought of unrequited love. Yet never was there any hope in the beginning, for his heart had all ready found a resting place. Mine is still wandering and restless."
Faramir, knowing of whom Eowyn spoke of, did not reply for fear that mention of the name "Aragorn" would strike more discord in Eowyn's troubled heart. He simply continued to hold Eowyn, stroking her golden hair, and waited for her to resume speaking.
"Ever since I first saw him," Eowyn said, her tears lessening now, "my heart knew he was someone special. And as I grew to know him, I began to admire his dreams, integrity, and his overall being." Then Eowyn sighed heavily, and a single tear trickled down her cheek. "And then I loved him, and I still love him. But now, I can only love from afar, for he has given his heart to another. Yet where am I to find love, then, if I can not find love in him? No other man ever could I love as I love ... Aragorn."
Faramir closed his eyes again as he tightened his hold around Eowyn. He laid his face on top of her head, silent, and continued listening to Eowyn talk of her love for Aragorn and other problems of her life. And although Faramir deeply cared for her, his mind soon was lost in his own thoughts. Despite his ever steadfast respect and admiration of Aragorn, Faramir could not help but think of how Aragorn was the only thing keeping Eowyn away from loving Faramir. And yet he knew that Aragorn would have Eowyn be happy, so it was not Aragorn's fault.
"But why must Eowyn be so blind?" Faramir thought. "Can she not see me? Am I not a man of high honor and nobility, and a man who deeply loves her? Can she not see it? Shall I only walk the road of unrequited love? Then I fear we shall walk the road together, yet not as lovers but as lost hearts."
Then Faramir thought of a most unthinkable question: "Perhaps I do not even love Eowyn. Maybe I am the blind one, leading myself down a road of deceit." Soon, though, Faramir shook of the thought as he looked down at Eowyn's now silent and sleeping face. He knew the only thing in his heart towards Eowyn was love, simple yet deep love. He gently kissed her brow and lay her down in bed, covering her with the warm blankets. With one longing glance at Eowyn, Faramir then turned and left the room.
A/N: ^_^ Hope you liked it! Reviews really appreciated!