A/N: I know it has been while. I really only right when I am inspired. I feel inspired at the moment. I even wrote a drabble! I hope it was worth the wait for those to waited. Once again I have not betta I own my mistakes.

And as always I don't down LOTR, if I did Faramir would be mine.

Loved The Same: Kittens & Puppies

March - 3019

Faramir was walking in the woods of Ithilian when a small dust colored kitten darted out in front of him. He tilted his head to one side, the kitten stopped and imitated the man's gesture. Faramir crouched down and extended his hand for the kitten to sniff. After a moment the kitten slowly walked closer, and finally sniffed. Faramir reached his other hand out to pet the rugged looking kitten, she rubbed up ageist him.

A smile crossed Faramir's face as he recalled events in his life that he wished he shared the love is father shared so much with Boromir.

But before Faramir thought of how he wished the event would have happened he could not stop him self from recalling how the event un-folded.

This kitten reminded him of the time when Boromir was twelve and he was seven. Boromir was getting a hunting dog, and a small kitten had taken a liking to Faramir.

Winter - 2990

Faramir pushed the food on his dinner plate around, his eyes fixated on the mashed potatoes, carrots and roast. Faramir was lost into his own world that was until his brother light shook him out it. "Faramir! Did you hear!" Faramir looked up and slowly shook his head "…no…" the twelve-year-old boy was nearly jumping out of his seat. "Father said I could get a dog! My very own dog," a smile had now consumed Boromir entire face. "Yes," Denethor said "but, if you remember I had a couple of conditions." Boromir nodded and swallowed his mouth full of carrots and mashed potatoes. "Yes, it must be a hunting dog, I must be the one to train and take care of it, but I get to pick her out!" Boromir said. "That is correct," Denethor said with a smile. "Congratulations, Boromir," comment Faramir softly. "Speak up boy! No one can hear you!" Denethor spat at his younger son, making the happy family moment end quickly, Faramir went back to playing with this food. Boromir stared at his inattentive father.

The next day Denethor sent Boromir and a very reluctant Faramir (he was dragged along by an over excited Boromir) with one of his most trusted Captains to pick out a nice hunting dog. Boromir was chatting excitedly with a half paying attention Faramir. Before long the trio had arrived at a small farm where the resident dog recently had puppies.

"Thank you for coming," the farmer said bowing to the Steward's sons "it is such an honor that the Steward chose my humble farm," Boromir nodded and thanked the man. "The dogs are around this way," said the farmer as he started walking towards the barn. As soon as they reached the barn Boromir could not contain his excitement. The puppies came running on over the farmer and the trio. "You may pick any puppy you want," the farmer said with a smile. One puppies was jumping up Boromir's leg, she was beautiful straw color with dark brown spots. Just then Faramir felt something make it's way up his leg. He looked down to see an orange and white kitting batting at string from tunic, while still clinging to his thigh.

"Looks like you made a friend," smiled the farmer, turing his attention to the Stewards younger son. "I guess I have," Faramir said quietly, he now held the kitten in his arms. "You may keep her if you wish, the barn cat had kittens around the same time." For the first time in a while a smile spread across Faramir's face. "Can I Boromir?" the younger brother asked looking for the elder boy's approval. "I don't see why not,"

"Thank you, brother!" Boromir gave a small laugh and smiled to see his brother happy was moment few and far between. "Have thought of a name for her young Lord?" the Captain asked "yes," Boromir said with a nod "Faroth1"

"What a perfect name," comment the older man, then he turned to Faramir "Have you though of a name for the kitten, Faramir?"

"Mel2" Faramir said softly while using the string from his tunic to play with the kitten. Boromir have an inward sigh.

Before long they arrived home.

"How did it go? Find and nice strong hunting dog?"

"Yes, father. I believe Faroth will be nice and strong dog once she grows of course."

"Faroth, good name for a huntin-" he cut off his sentence seeing the kitten in his younger son's arms. Boromir's eyes, Faramir had a look of dread an panic in his eyes. "Sorry father!" Faramir blurted out. "Do not apologize, brother. Father I gave him permission to keep the kitten, I was getting a dog and I figured Faramir deserved a pet as-"

"A hunting dog is hardly a 'pet' she is a trusted companion!" Denthor spat, towards Faramir, even when Boromir took the full blame. "Take it out of the Citadel!" With that Denthor shoved his younger son and the kitten out the door.

"He named the kitten Mel" Boromir said simply before heading out to console his brother.

March - 3019

Ah yes. Faramir thought, the kitten did take refuge in the horse barn, no matter how much Denthor protested that little cat would not leave. Faramir smiled. Faramir's mind then wandered to what the event could have been like if his father loved him as much as be loved Boromir.

Winter - 2990 [altered, ending]

Upon seeing the kitten in Faramir's arms. "Looks like you found a friend too! A small kitten suites you son, but just remember she is your responsibility. What is her name?"

"Lissi3" Faramir said with a smile

March - 2019

If only he thought. As she scooped up the kitten and took her with him.

A/N: 1 According to "The Languages of Tolkien's Middle-earth" by Ruth S. Noel. Faroth means "hunt" or "pursue"

2 According to "The Languages of Tolkien's Middle-earth" by Ruth S. Noel. Mel means "love"

3 According to "The Languages of Tolkien's Middle-earth" by Ruth S. Noel Lissi means "sweet" I figured that if Denethor loved them the same, he would not seek love and would have come up with a name that matched the kitten's personality.

I was inspired but this story since my cat had kittens and they are now running around the house.