A/N: Wow, I'm back with an idea for a second chapter. And it's only Monday. Life is so fabulous. Not that anyone is actually reading this besides Sevilodorf and Argonath, which I thank you both for reviewing. I know my grammar is awful and I still am looking for anyone who would be an editor for me. This chapter might be a little better since it will be in 3rd person. Anyways I still don't know where this is going so here goes my ranting again.

Disclaimer: I think once in a dream I owned Éomer but that was it. Never any other time. I have no luck at all. Oh well, happy reviewing!

As the Rain Falls

It was raining steadily and all she could think about was the conversation she had just had with her father. He had repeatedly emphasized that she needed to find someone to wed. She was a woman and no longer a child that should be roaming free in the gardens of Dol Amroth. She should be thinking about her future and what is to come.

All she wanted to do was forgot about this conversation but she knew that it wasn't possible. Her father would bring it up again when she was rude to a suitor and wasn't attracted to one instantly. Then her brothers would also mention it to her, not realizing how hurt she was.

She didn't want to dwell on thoughts of marriage. It always nauseated her. She didn't know why, but every man she had met had just been…wrong for her. She never knew why but they were just not right. Every man was either too arrogant or too stiff or whatever. There were so many problems with the men today. And yet Father wants me to find someone suitable for marriage.

"There you are Lothiriel," Erchirion had said as he entered the gardens, "I've been looking for you."

"I've had a lot of thinking to do. Father and I discussed a few things this morning." She said not wishing to explain herself any further, however with her brother's curiosity she knew some explanation would be required.

"Really? Do you mind if I ask what you both talked about? It wasn't about Kanile, was it?" Erchirion asked knowing that she disliked mentioning the suitor that had just departed.

Lothiriel was irritated. She knew that her brother already knew where this was heading. He had a thing about doing that. She loved Erchirion but he knew exactly how to make her angry when she was already upset.

"Yes, Erchirion, we discussed Kanile's visit. However, he is gone and I do not have to accept his offers of marriage to me." She was pleased with what she had said for she knew it would upset her brother.

"I don't see why you don't like Kanile. He's a good man and a good friend of mine. He has good intentions and a commendable future for himself and you if you were to marry him." He seemed to want to argue in return.

"But I do not love him, or feel any affection towards him whatsoever. How can a marriage work if there is no love?" Lothiriel fought back hoping he would see her side of the dispute.

"People can learn to love, Lothiriel. That's why arranged marriages work. I know you don't want to see it that way, but there are other things than love. Love is important, but it's not the only thing. You'll see that." And will those words, he turned and walked away.

Lothiriel had continued to dwell in the gardens until sunset. Now she had the conversation between her brother and herself fresh in her mind to disturb her never-ending thoughts. She knew that she should have gone in a long time ago for dinner but the rain was so inviting.

It became to clear her thoughts. She knew that one day she would have to marry and start a family of her own, but did it have to be right now. Couldn't she wait until she truly fell in love with a man that loved her just as much, if not more?

Her head started to spin again as she thought about all the possibilities of what would happen to her. Would she find someone? If she did, would he even love her? What would life be like? Would he be from Dol Amroth? Would she have to move away from her family and all that she's ever know?

With all these questions, she felt like she was drowning in a sea of emotions. She knew what it was like to almost drown. When she was little, she had been swimming out too far and almost went under when her brother, Amrothos, saved her. Right now she felt the same way with her emotions.

Her father could always betroth her. That might not be so bad and it would end all this worrying, or would it? She would have most of the same questions, but probably more complicated ones. This cycle never ends. What to do?

The rain is slowly ending and the clouds are parting to let a few of the stars let their light shine through. Their beauty is beyond that of this world. Is love beyond this world too or is it just beyond her?

She decided to give the stars a final glance as a thought entered her head. Maybe the man I will fall in love with is doing the same thing right now. Gazing at the stars with sheer delight.

With that thought, she decided to turn in and give her mind a rest for the night. There are plenty of nights to come of when she can think of such thoughts that invade her mind. As for now, she has the stars and a family that loves her.

A/N: Another completed chapter. I'm so proud of myself. And yes, I know that my spelling, grammar and the like reek but please bear with me. The computer I'm using is very old and I'm not good with computers as it is. Any ideas for where to make this go would be great. I have no idea still; these characters are kind of taking on a mind of their own. Reviews are appreciated. Thanks. Namaarie.