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Chapter 4 'Interlude'
The days passed without any word from the 'front' and the days grew even darker. The sun would not rise or at least it seemed that way. On the second day Willa was released from the care of the healers and upon the Lord Faramirs' orders a chamber was made ready for her in the citadel. But every day she mostly spent with Eowyn and Merry, of whom Willa learned was a Hobbit. And once everyday she took Frankie Boy out for a ride.
Willa noticed Eowyn spent more and more time with Faramir and thought she saw a change in her – a good change.
Finally on the seventh day came news. The Dark Lord had been defeated, the ring of power destroyed. And a great change came upon the people and lands. The sun came out again and shone as if she had been denied the pleasure to do so for a long time. Spirits ran high in the city as the preparations for the return of the king began and laughing and singing was heard frequently again.
On the next day Eomer sent word for Eowyn and Willa to come to Cormallen but Eowyn would not go. Willa suspected she knew why but never spoke of it. And when Merry proclaimed he would go, Willa decided to go with him.
On the morning of the ninth day they set off from Minas Tirith to Osgiliath on horseback and from there sailed by ship to beyond Cair Andros where they met the army. The meeting was a memorable one. Merry and Willa stood side by side as the ship anchored, waiting to disembark. It was then that she saw Eomer looking for her. Her face lit up to see him unhurt and she smiled. As soon as the planks were set she flew off the ship and ran to hug him. He hugged her back.
"I am bringing greetings from Eowyn, my Lord," Willa said. "She is well and everyday gets better." Eomer nodded.
"I am very relieved to hear that but why is she not with you?"
"She asked me to tell you she did not feel up to the journey. She awaits your return to Minas Tirith though," Willa said and Eomer nodded a little disappointed. But he smiled and took her hand.
"Come, it is time for you to meet the Lord Aragorn and Legolas and Gimli." Willa smiled at him and he led her to their camp.
They spent a few days there and then sailed back to Osgiliath with one of the ships.