The group reached Edoras as they ended their long journey from Isengard. The winds blew strong as Eowyn stood outside the Golden Hall waiting for their return. Solatiri looked down at Pippin who continued to glance at Gandalf when everyone wasn't looking.

"Pippin?" she said.

He looked at her snapping out of his gaze. Solatiri brought her horse to the stables and climbed off it. She took Pippin into her arms and helped him off before moaning.

"Are you alright, my lady?" he asked.

"I don't know", she said.

"Perhaps you should go see a healer", Aragorn said.

"A healer? You don't think there's something wrong with the baby?"

"You should see one", Theoden said. "We cannot lose another life, especially one so precious to you."

"Yes, my lord", Solatiri said bowing.

She walked up the stairs to the Golden Hall and bowed to Eowyn.

"My lady."

"Are you well?" she asked.

"The king has requested me to see a healer", Solatiri said. "To make sure all is well with the baby."

"I will accompany you. Hopefully you'll be well enough to attend the celebration tonight."

"What are we celebrating tonight?" she asked.

"Our victory at Helm's Deep", Eowyn answered.

Both women said nothing more as they walked to the healer. Solatiri saw no reason to celebrate knowing so many lives were lost. Gandalf said the war for Middle-earth was just beginning. They shouldn't be celebrating this early.

"My lady", the healer said bowing to Eowyn and Solatiri. "Are you well?"

"I've felt a pain earlier", Solatiri said.

"Where?"

Solatiri pointed to a spot on her growing belly. The healer checked her hoping there was nothing wrong with the baby. Solatiri watched the healer listen for the baby's heart.

"Your child is starting to move", the healer said. "But I am not happy because the child is under too much strain. I understand you were involved in the battle at Helm's Deep?"

"Yes, I was", Solatiri answered.

"I see. Well from this point on, I strongly advise that you do not take part in anymore battles or physical activity. It will harm the child inside you."

"I could never hurt my child", she said. "It's all I have left of my beloved Boromir."

"I understand", the healer said. "You may leave."

"Thank you."

Solatiri walked to the hall where the feast was starting. Everyone had cups of ale to drink. She sighed as she got a cup of milk instead. Everyone in the hall stood as the king stood. Eowyn bowed as she handed Theoden a golden goblet filled with ale.

"Tonight we remember those who gave their blood to defend this country", Theoden announced. "Hail the victorious dead!"

"Hail!" everyone cheered and drank.

Solatiri sighed as she looked at her cup. As much as she was happy that Rohan was safe for now, she could not find it in her heart to celebrate. At what cost did they win back their freedom? So many innocent lives were lost. Solatiri sighed as she drank.