3-year-old Solatiri looked up to see an older boy standing next to the Steward of Gondor. He looked about eight years old. There was something about him that she couldn't put her finger on. She didn't like boys yet, but this one made her feel different.

"May I present Solatiri of Rohan, my Lord", Gamling said.

"Very good", Denethor nodded. "My sons, Boromir and Faramir."

Solatiri continued to look at Boromir as he looked back. As they looked at each other, Solatiri got a strange feeling in the pit of her stomach.

"Mr. Gamling", she whispered. "May I please be excused?"

"No, girl", Gamling said. "You will stay here as the Steward addresses you."

Solatiri looked at Denethor. The way he looked at her scared her. She didn't see a speck of kindness in his eyes.

"I want to go home", Solatiri whispered to Gamling.

"Absolutely not", Gamling said. "Your father made it clear you were no longer welcome in their home."

Solatiri looked at Boromir who watched her with great interest. Even though he looked nice, she was scared. She was going to stay with strangers while her family left her. Solatiri began to cry with no shame that everyone was watching her.

Quietly awakening...

Solatiri opened her eyes as the rays of sunlight came through the window. Everything was quiet. The Hobbits from the Council could not be heard. There were little discussions between the Elves. Solatiri got up and dressed to see if Boromir was awake.

I always, always wish
that these fleeting thoughts
would reach you...

"Boromir", Solatiri said knocking on his door. "Boromir?"

She opened the door to find the room completely empty. All of Boromir's belongings were gone.

"Boromir?" she called.

"Lady Solatiri…"

Solatiri turned to see Arwen standing in the hallway.

"He has left", she softly said.

"Left?" Solatiri asked. "Where did he go?"

"The Fellowship has departed on their quest to Mordor."

Unable to move forward across "just a little more" distance
The way I see before me is always blocked
Every time the days I want to see you but can't pile up,
My strong heartbeat turns into heartbreak

"Boromir…is gone?" Solatiri asked.

"He requested that you return to your home", Arwen said. "He claims you will be safe there."

"Boromir, that hard headed…"

Solatiri clenched her fists as she went back to her room.

"How long has it been since he departed?" she asked.

"Naught but a few hours ago", Arwen answered.

If there is such a thing as "eternity,"
I want to believe, even if I have to take the long way

"Lady Solatiri, what is it you intend to do?" Arwen asked. "Will you be leaving as he requested?"

"No", Solatiri answered. "I've told him and I've told him. You said it in your own words and I agreed. I will not abandon him."

Although I know that I've been hurt before because I'm clumsy
I won't stop; I won't give in to anyone

"I am going with him."

"To what end will you go to be with him?" Arwen asked.

"I will go to the ends of the world if I must. Lady Arwen, which way did the Fellowship go?"

"East."

Solatiri nodded as she went down to the stables. She found her horse waiting for her.

"Alandu, I hope you've gathered your strength", she whispered. "We're going to Mordor."

I think of you
and that alone is enough
to make the tears start to flow now

"Lady Solatiri…"

Solatiri turned to see Elrond looking at her.

"My Lord Elrond", she said bowing.

"You shouldn't go after him", Elrond said. "The journey is perilous for a woman such as yourself."

"I understand, my Lord", Solatiri said. "But I must go to him. It is something I must do."

I always, always wish
that these fleeting thoughts
would reach you...

"Why do you follow him when he tells you not to?" Elrond asked. "He wishes you stay safe."

"I will be safe once I'm with him. Home is not home without him. I do not mean to offend you, my Lord but I am capable of defending myself."

I've known all too well about pretending to be strong
But since then, my doubts have vanished.

Solatiri looked at Elrond feeling he did not understand. She needed to be with Boromir. She felt he would need her before this journey's end.

There's definitely things I want to show you
And so many words I want to hear
I want to see all sides of you, when you laugh and cry

"With or without your approval or blessing, my Lord", Solatiri said mounting her horse. "I will go to Mordor. I will find Boromir."

So I'll stop waiting
and seize my "chance"

Elrond said nothing as he stepped aside for her. He looked at her with a stern look.

"May the Grace of the Valor protect you", he said. "May the blessings of Elves and Men go with you."

"I thank you, my Lord", Solatiri said.

"Farewell."

I think of you,
and I feel like that alone is enough
to make my heart grow stronger

"Go Alandu", Solatiri said. "We have ground to cover."

Her horse neighed as it ran out of the stables, out of the gates of Rivendell.

I always, always wish
that these fleeting thoughts
would reach you...

"I'm coming, Boromir."

I think of you
and that alone is enough
to make the tears start to flow now

Solatiri rode across the distance the Fellowship traveled trying to catch up with them.

Boromir…

My distant voice can't reach you now, but so that someday
it definitely will...
Believe

Song used: My Will by Dream