There was a great cheer that sounded from the people who were witnessing. As they came to a stop, some came forward, holding out bits of carrot and apple. Pleased with herself, Lothíriel indulged in the treats. Éowyn dismounted from Lothíriel's back as Éomer trotted over. "That truly is a magnificent horse, to say the least. If only we knew where she came from." He stepped down from the saddle, allowing Firefoot to graze on the grass.

'Of course I'm magnificent, if only I could tell you of my lineage it would all make sense, I'm sure.' Lothíriel felt like showing off a little. She pranced around Éomer and Éowyn.

"I think she's rather proud of herself." Éomer laughed, patting her neck as she passed him again. She made her way towards Firefoot, gloating inwardly at her victory. He looked at her for a moment.

'Though I've only been a horse for a couple of days, I've beaten a charger like you.' She pranced some more before Éowyn came towards her, grabbing the reins right underneath the bridle.

"That was a good race," Éothain finally arrived from across the plains. "Flower Dancer and Firefoot are well matched, if I do say so myself."

"And they get along fairly well." Éomer's tone was contemplative. "Perhaps something may come of it."

"I'd be careful about that," Éowyn chuckled, "with both their proud temperaments, anything they produced would probably be a whole new kind of challenge." She stroked Lothíriel's forehead.

Lothíriel looked from person to person, trying to understand. 'What? How could anything like that occur unless,' She shuffled uncomfortably for a second as it dawned on her. 'Oh no you don't! I will not be some breeding mare! If I am to be stuck like this forever, I refuse to once go through that sort of behavior!' She began to pull away from Éowyn grasp, but the woman held firm.

"We had best be getting back." Éothain said, turning his horse towards the city. Lothíriel felt a bit relieved that the conversation regarding any possible breeding wasn't going to continue - at least not in her presence.

"Indeed," Éomer agreed, "We must prepare for the arrival of King Aragorn and Queen Arwen later today." He pulled himself into his saddle.

"I think I'll join you a little bit later," Éowyn pulled herself into the saddle. "I'd like to ride longer, and I believe it'll do Flower Dancer some good."

"Very well." Éomer nodded. He turned his attention to Éothian who nodded as well and rode up to Lothíriel and Éowyn's side. He held out a sword.

"I won't be later than the midday meal." Éowyn turned Lothíriel away and spurred her into a gentle lope.

The long, green grass all around them swayed with the breeze, the movement reminding her of the sea. Along the air, Lothíriel could smell something sweet. It took her a few moments to realize that the smell was coming from the span of yellow flowers growing closer with each step. They were the same flowers that she had used when Éomer had tried to guess her name, only instead of a cluster, there were hundreds – if not thousands – spanning the plains. The wind made them wave, but instead of reminding her of the ocean like the grass had, she felt like there was a lake of sunlight all around her. Éowyn slowed her to a walk, reaching down and brushing her fingertips along the yellow petals.

"I remember when my mother would bring me here." Éowyn spoke to herself quietly. "These flowers only bloom during the summer, so for the summer celebrations, we would braid our horses' manes with them and make garlands for our horse's necks." She dismounted, pulling Lothíriel along by the reins.

'They are lovely flowers. I've never seen their like.' Lothíriel sniffed them, enjoying the scent.

"I think that the yellow would be a perfect color for you." Éowyn stated. Lothíriel nickered in agreement, and Éowyn smiled. "It's decided then. I'll make one for you to wear during the celebration."

'Well, I may not be a known as Lothíriel anymore, but I'll get to wear my namesake.'

A/N: And another chapter is done! This was some nice time between a pair of future sisters if I do say so myself.

I'll probably have another chapter up within the next few hours, depending on how the day goes.

See you then!