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Thank you for your kind reviews
Electra: I'm happy you enjoy my stories.
Raksha; No Boromir doesn't feel 'that way' about Eomer. Rather I take the line in ROTK appendix that says Boromir took no wife. I think that implies he has a choice. He's not inclined to domesticity.
*
Eowyn ran out of Meduseld when she heard the cries that the riders had returned. She squinted her eyes to get a better look, but only recognized her cousin.
When Theodred dismounted, Eowyn ran to him and embraced him. "But where is Eomer? He is well?" Fear showed on her face.
"Well, when I last saw him," Theodred replied. "I have received word that he has met with Boromir of Gondor."
"Indeed?" Eowyn exclaimed.
"I, too, was surprised. He has sent us a message." He took her arm and spoke so that no one else could hear, "Come, cousin, let us speak where we may not fear being overheard."
*
After Eowyn saw her uncle to his bed, she hurried to meet with Theodred. It was in his room before the fire that he read what Eomer sent, slowly, for he was not used to reading.
My dearest Cousin,
I have made the reaquantance of Bormor of Gondor and am pleased to say that he has extended an invitation to you and Eowyn to visit the glorious city of Minas Tirith. Eowyn will be welcome at court while for us there will be plenty of opportunities to patrol and strengthen our home against Mordor. We would happily expect you in a week.
Eomer
A silent moment passed. "Will you go?" Eowyn finally asked.
"Do you wish it?" Theodred responded.
"Yes, I do." Her voice was somber.
He nodded, "Then we shall."
"But will Uncle permit it?" Eowyn wanted to know.
"I don't see why not, " Thoedred mused.
Clearly neither wished to give voice their hearts, but Eowyn decided to speak plainly. She rose from her seat and knelt by her cousin looking into his eyes earnestly. "Would he be well, were I to leave?"
Theodred took her hand "Father will stay the same whether you are here or no."
She nodded sadly. She had given up hope for her uncle long ago.
Suddenly Theodred tightened his hold, "It distressed me no less than you. I love him greatly, but I would see you safe." He stood up. " I will speak with Father now, and then we leave quickly."
Eowyn heard what was unspoken. They must lave before Womtongue got word of their plans.
*
The cousins left before dawn. Eowyn had bid a brief farewell to her Uncle in great tears. They rode in the dark and well into midday before stopping and sitting on a hill while the servant caught up to them.
"I realize that this is not a visit, " Eowyn said quietly.
Theodred sighed, "I know." He looked away, "A lady of Rohan does not travel so far to Minas Tirith in these times if she is not intended to stay. Though you will be far, it pleases me for the White City is the safest place for you, dear."
"Yes, safe," Eowyn replied, "And dwelling there are two unmarried nobles."
"That is clear," Theodred agreed.
"Boromir of Gondor, then, the eldest?" She inquired. "Last year, he said that was a possibility."
"Or his brother," Theodred said.
"Perhaps," Eowyn conceded, "but isn't the eldest to be married first?"
"So it would seem." Theodred looked at her in earnest, "How feel you about this, truly tell me? For neither Eomer or I would give you in marriage, even allow courtship, if it was not your wish."
"I wish it," Eowyn's tone was bold but her eyes were downcast, not meeting her cousin's eye. She continued, "I wished it last year though permission was not given. Even though I was afraid." She finally met his eyes, determined, "But I would help Rohan, my people, and a woman can attain power by marrying into such a family of influence."
"And we would have peace of mind knowing you were so well placed," Theodred agreed. "For we must face the battles that are to come, and cannot protect you as we should."
Eowyn took his hand, "I am grateful that you so love me, but know that I do not believe anywhere is safe in these dark times."
"But for a woman, there should be," Theodred insisted. "And we will fight for that."
Thank you for your kind reviews
Electra: I'm happy you enjoy my stories.
Raksha; No Boromir doesn't feel 'that way' about Eomer. Rather I take the line in ROTK appendix that says Boromir took no wife. I think that implies he has a choice. He's not inclined to domesticity.
*
Eowyn ran out of Meduseld when she heard the cries that the riders had returned. She squinted her eyes to get a better look, but only recognized her cousin.
When Theodred dismounted, Eowyn ran to him and embraced him. "But where is Eomer? He is well?" Fear showed on her face.
"Well, when I last saw him," Theodred replied. "I have received word that he has met with Boromir of Gondor."
"Indeed?" Eowyn exclaimed.
"I, too, was surprised. He has sent us a message." He took her arm and spoke so that no one else could hear, "Come, cousin, let us speak where we may not fear being overheard."
*
After Eowyn saw her uncle to his bed, she hurried to meet with Theodred. It was in his room before the fire that he read what Eomer sent, slowly, for he was not used to reading.
My dearest Cousin,
I have made the reaquantance of Bormor of Gondor and am pleased to say that he has extended an invitation to you and Eowyn to visit the glorious city of Minas Tirith. Eowyn will be welcome at court while for us there will be plenty of opportunities to patrol and strengthen our home against Mordor. We would happily expect you in a week.
Eomer
A silent moment passed. "Will you go?" Eowyn finally asked.
"Do you wish it?" Theodred responded.
"Yes, I do." Her voice was somber.
He nodded, "Then we shall."
"But will Uncle permit it?" Eowyn wanted to know.
"I don't see why not, " Thoedred mused.
Clearly neither wished to give voice their hearts, but Eowyn decided to speak plainly. She rose from her seat and knelt by her cousin looking into his eyes earnestly. "Would he be well, were I to leave?"
Theodred took her hand "Father will stay the same whether you are here or no."
She nodded sadly. She had given up hope for her uncle long ago.
Suddenly Theodred tightened his hold, "It distressed me no less than you. I love him greatly, but I would see you safe." He stood up. " I will speak with Father now, and then we leave quickly."
Eowyn heard what was unspoken. They must lave before Womtongue got word of their plans.
*
The cousins left before dawn. Eowyn had bid a brief farewell to her Uncle in great tears. They rode in the dark and well into midday before stopping and sitting on a hill while the servant caught up to them.
"I realize that this is not a visit, " Eowyn said quietly.
Theodred sighed, "I know." He looked away, "A lady of Rohan does not travel so far to Minas Tirith in these times if she is not intended to stay. Though you will be far, it pleases me for the White City is the safest place for you, dear."
"Yes, safe," Eowyn replied, "And dwelling there are two unmarried nobles."
"That is clear," Theodred agreed.
"Boromir of Gondor, then, the eldest?" She inquired. "Last year, he said that was a possibility."
"Or his brother," Theodred said.
"Perhaps," Eowyn conceded, "but isn't the eldest to be married first?"
"So it would seem." Theodred looked at her in earnest, "How feel you about this, truly tell me? For neither Eomer or I would give you in marriage, even allow courtship, if it was not your wish."
"I wish it," Eowyn's tone was bold but her eyes were downcast, not meeting her cousin's eye. She continued, "I wished it last year though permission was not given. Even though I was afraid." She finally met his eyes, determined, "But I would help Rohan, my people, and a woman can attain power by marrying into such a family of influence."
"And we would have peace of mind knowing you were so well placed," Theodred agreed. "For we must face the battles that are to come, and cannot protect you as we should."
Eowyn took his hand, "I am grateful that you so love me, but know that I do not believe anywhere is safe in these dark times."
"But for a woman, there should be," Theodred insisted. "And we will fight for that."