A/N: Aren't you happy to see me? I know I'm glad to be back again. I'm surprised I like this fic so much. I would actually read it if someone else was writing it. I still don't know how to close this, how long it will be, or what exactly I'm doing. Once again someone gave me an idea so here I go. Oh, and I changed the title.

Sarah- thank you so much for that. You also gave me ideas and this chapter is definitely thanks to you. Thank you so much.

Disclaimer: do I really need this? I DON'T OWN LORD OF THE RINGS!

As the Rain Falls

Chapter 10- The Dance and a Plan

I stepped up to where Amrothos and Lothiriel were dancing. I knew I had to say something, but what? "May I step in?" was all that I could possibly muster up.

"Certainly my lord. I know my sister can only entertain me for so long until she gets bored and has to find other prey for herself." Amrothos said as he led a blushing and exasperated Lothiriel over to me.

"Oh that couldn't possibly be true," I started as Lothiriel seemed to sigh for relieve, "after all, they must be flocking towards her." Once again her face went bright red. Ha, this is rather fun, using words to play on.

Eventually Amrothos left the two of us alone to our dance and the questions that were nagging at my mind. Little did I know of all the people that were watching us.

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As I sat here, I started to reflect on how I had responded to Éomer's question. He should be looking for a queen after all, but was he actually finding someone he thought suitable?

"Lost in thought, my friend," Elessar said as he interrupted my thoughts.

"It appears that way, doesn't it?" I said not really knowing how to explain myself.

"I heard what he asked. It does make one wonder of whom he is thinking of. However, he has spent some time with Lothiriel, has he not?" He said with an idea in his mind.

"He has. But I don't think that she would go along with him so quickly. She has never been too fond of the thought of loving someone, other than the sea." I said with a sigh. "It has been most difficult talking to her about the idea of marriage, as many times as we've had that conversation."

"I have an idea. If Éomer is supposed enamored by your daughter, why not send her to Rohan to help him with diplomatic situation." Elessar said with a smirk.

"You truly think he needs that much help with diplomacy?" I questioned, not clearly following him.

"No, but if she agrees to go, they could possibly fall in love and two problems would be solved." He said continually smirking.

"And what might those be?" I asked with a thought that I might know the answer already.

"They fall in love and Lothiriel will understand the wonders of marriage and love and you will no longer have to worry about her future. And Éomer will have a queen and not be sulking around as Gamling has told me." Elessar stated with complete confidence that his plan would work.

"And what if she does not fall in love?" I questioned knowing Lothiriel all too well.

"You could always betroth her…. however, since I know you won't, saying that she's going for diplomatic would cover that up." He said with a grin still on his face.

"Elessar, I believe you have a plan. Now we just must ask Éomer, but where did he go?" I said realizing Lothiriel or Éomer were nowhere in sight.

"I don't know. Probably lost among the crowd. We will find him later." Elessar said with no worry. I, on the other hand, had my doubts.

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I didn't feel that I could talk to her amongst all these people. So, with that thought I invited her out to the gardens, which she greatly accepted. However, she was the one who spoke first.

"My lord, may I be so bold as to ask you what your question to my father was reflecting this evening?" She said with what I thought to be innocence in her eyes.

All of a sudden I found it hard to speak. I didn't know what to say. I've only known her for three days and yet, I felt like I've known her much longer. I had no idea what to tell her.

"My lady, I…" I decided to tell her how I felt. I didn't need to say that my thoughts were about her, did I?

"I believe that a certain lady has caught me off guard more than anything else. She is most enchanting in her words as well as her appearance. She is very elegant yet at the same time she acts as though she would rather be riding a horse than being at a feast with nobles." I stated while thinking of our time in the library.

"She sounds wonderful. And how does she feel about you?" She asked with a gleam in her eyes, making me think that all in the world was right.

"I have not yet discovered. I meant to talk to her tonight, but I believe my mind wouldn't allow it to happen so suddenly." I said slightly embarrassed.

"I suggest that you tell her. Reactions that women have, such as myself can say a lot of how they react to many things. Does she have any idea at all or have you left her in the dark?" She questioned wanting to know who I was so enthralled by.

Why didn't I just tell her? Is she always this hard to say things directly too or is it just a problem that I have? I don't want her mad like before, I should just come out and tell her.

"Lothiriel, I…" I started before her cousin and my brother-in-law interrupted me.

"There you both are. Prince Imrahil has being curious as to your whereabouts. I suggest that you go find your father, my dear cousin." Faramir suggested.

"Right. I'm sure that would be a good idea. It was nice talking with you my lord, I hope your lady responds favorably." She said with a smile on her lips as she left Faramir and myself alone.

"Did I interrupt something?" Faramir asked once she was well away.

"Alright, how much did you hear?" I asked knowing all too well that he had heard everything.

"And why do you assume that I heard any of your mention of the lady that he have fallen victim too?" He said with a grin that I swear was identical to that of Amrothos'.

"You heard all of it, didn't you? Am I mad to think that I stand any chance with her?" I asked not truly wanting to her the answer. Of course, he laughed as he always did at my pain.

"Éomer, I think that all Lothiriel needs is time. I believe that Elessar is creating a plan for you. Have no worry, all will be well. I believe that we should also go discuss that plan with him right now." He said with that brainless grin still on his face. I agreed and we headed inside once more.

A/N: Wow, this took a different turn. How does the plot bunny have such a strong influence? I think I might write the next chapter now so it will be a quick update. Please review.