Sight seeing in Minas Tirith

[Eldarion]

"Well if you want to visit your home at times after settling here then sure you can, but still as queen you would have to act like one. You would have responsibility, above yourself and the people even it sounds scary for someone not used to all this. I hope not this is scaring you away from me, I really do love you."He said as they walked but then smiled at the last sentence, stopping to look into her eyes while holding hands. Eldarion were worried she wanted to leave him but hoped everything was alright, he did not want her to be afraid of what was to come. After a short moment they kept on walking, continuing down the road to the lower levels of the city.

As they went on walking, past guards and servants he listened to the words she spoke. It interested him that she had a close relationship to her brother, but it was understandable as he seemed to be the only left of her family. If she wanted to meet her brother at times needed he would accept it, after all she was his wife to be."You wont lose contact with him, I promise you. You may meet him whenever you wish, your the future queen of Gondor."He said calmly, trying to comfort her to not worry as he could see it linger within her.

Suddenly in surprise a woman close by shouted, the citizens stopped to listen and see as an old woman spoke."Slut! You don't deserve our prince Eldarion, he is a good man..and what are you, a whore! Sleeping with men when being with others, go home to wherever you came from."The lady said out loud, apparently knew who Erana was and what she had done. Eldarion was in shock by what happened and was unsure what to do, but sonly figured that he should protect his love in one way or another. "Come lets go, we don't deserve this company."He said and folded his arm around her shoulder, pulling Erana with him to get away from what had been said.

"I am sorry you had to hear that"He sighed." Are you alright? "Eldarion asked if she were well, this was bad timing he thought. She had been nervous in becoming queen and now people had showed what they really meant, it would turn things worse. Carefully he watched over her, holding her close as he cared for her. Shortly after what had happened they had left, now standing in an empty ally, so they could be alone and in peace.

[Erana]

"Well, thank you, Eldarion. I believe we will see when the time has come." Erana spoke, while continued to walk with him. "Somehow we will manage this, so that we both will be happy. And that we both will cope with being royals one day, as well as having family and private life. I'm not used to it yet." Erana had to admit. They had come to the lower levels by now, and Erana had moved closer to Eldarion by now, the people who were staring at them, whispering and talking behind their back, they were scaring her.
When that woman came toward them, blaming Erana for being a whore, Erana was shocked. She did not know how to react, maybe this woman was right. How in the world would a poor widowed woman of Rohan deserve the prince of Gondor, this had bothered her for a few days now already. On the other side, she truly loved him. Didn't she deserve a happy ending as well, and a chance to get away of her old life? She followed Eldarion, but continued to stay silent. There were no words to describe how she felt. She decided not to speak about these worries to Eldarion, and so answered "Yes, of course, I am alright."

[Elboron]

Elboron who had traveled from Ithilien with his sister Eolin now reached the city of kings, gentle they rode threw the gates of Minas Tirith as it opened and warmly were welcomed by its people. The city was in all its pride a beauty, with white walls made of marmor stone and flags waving in the wind. Guards marched upon the walls and in streets, watching over the prince and princess who entered. For years the city had stayed safe and never had it been conquered by evil, it was besieged in the wars of the ring but sonly had managed to free itself from danger.

Faramir who was the steward son had helped defending the city in times of need, after death of his father and the ending of the war. He had moved to Ithilien to live there with his wife Eowyn, great children they raised together and who now had come to visit the family of their king Elessar. Only Elboron and Eolin had traveled, but curious they where on what to happen as rumors told weddings was soon to be held.

Not long after they had headed for the upper levels, Eldarion and Erana was seen in distance. Something had happened, but nothing was told. Slowly they arrived where they stood, watching down on them as sadness could be seen in their eyes."Greetings, you must be Eldarion, son of Elessar. The one we have heard many things about, tell me...is everything alright?"He said and asked curiously, wondering what had happened. With a slight smile he watched but turned looking at Erana that stood by, it cached his eyes easily as something about her drawn his attention.

[Eolin]

Eolin had been only twice in Minas Tirith. She was young, and mostly was attached to her parents in her earlier years, or to her eldest brother, Elboron. She mostly stayed in Ithilien, in Emyn Arnen, to complete her studies and stay close to her family, safely. But now, Eolin was 19 years old, and wished to explore the world on her own, she had gotten tired of being safe, taken care of, but wanted to see the world and get to know the people. Elboron had offered to her to take her to Minas Tirit, and she immediately had agreed to it.

Her first travel to the White City she hardly even can remember, she was a little girl at the time. Only the major impressions had remained, the huge gate to the city, the huge, white houses, and the crowded streets. Only a few pictures had remained of the upper levels of the city, she was far more interested to play with her brothers at that time, they were small children. Little had she known about the history of this place, this was different at her second travel to Minas Tirith. At that time she had been a young teenager, and already had studied the main facts of Middle Earth's history, she knew by far more about the white city at this time than before. The White Tree on the Seventh Level had faszinated her the most at this age, for her it symbolized the entire history of Gondor and the Reunited Kingdom.

Now was her third visit to the city, alone with her brother she wandered through the streets. She already had forgotten in which level she was, but was more interested in looking around in the streets, trying to absorb all the impressions, sounds and views to remember them. By now, they were walking along in a small street when a couple came along. "This is Prince Eldarion?" Eolin whispered to Elboron, before turning to smile at them. She had heared that he was going to marry, probably the woman at his side was his fiancée. She looked nice, although she had heard heard wonderous rumours, partly even horrible things. She wondered what of these rumours should be true.

[Eldarion]

"I hope so"Eldarion responded Erana as he held her close, watching her afraid that she was hurt by what people called her. The things they told was not truth, she was no whore, she was his wife to be and he loved her no matter what. With a slight smile he looked at her, touching her cheek with his one hand as the other rested at her hip. He wanted her to be alright, not sad by what others told."I am here for you, my love"He said whispering, pulling her close within a hug and wanted her to be happy.

As they stood close Eldarion saw two figures approaching, they was on horse and gentle they rode. However as closer they came it was easier to see, gentle he stepped back from Erana to watch, but still holding her hand as he did so. The two who came over was Elboron and Eolin, it was easy to see as they looked quite alike their parents but in some ways different. Eldarion noticed Eolin easily as she looked lovely but as Elboron spoke, his attention was turned to him." Indeed, I am Eldarion and everything is alright. What brings the prince and princess of Ithilien to Gondor, have you come to see my father?"

[Erana]

"Thank you, Eldarion." Erana spoke, holding on to him during their hug. She needed strength now, and he provided it to her, she felt it. It seemed like a life time until she broke apart from their embrace, she turned just to see two figures, a young woman and man, approaching them in this small street. She stayed silent, still deeply wounded and in thoughts about the woman's words before, so did not speak or greet these two newly arrivers. She first wanted to wait for Eldarion speak to them, greet them, before she would speak a word. She did not know them, but seemed to be some high lord and lady, apparently from Ithilien as Eldarion said.

[Elboron]

Instead of answering Eolin by her question he slightly nodded and turned focus at the prince and the lady beside him, she was quite beautiful he thought but still listened to what the prince of Gondor spoke. With a smile he returned them both, watching them with respect as he could notice his sister feeling slightly attached to the son of the king. Erana herself who stood beside Eldarion looked sad by some deeds that had just happened, but he believed Eldarion and just hoped everything was alright.

When Eldarion was done speaking, Elboron then returned with gentle words. "Actually we have come because of you, my lord. News of your wedding has reached our hears, and we are curious on this auction". He said smiling, waiting back respond as he was glad to meet the prince at last and his bride to be.

[Eolin]

Eolin nodded to Elboron's words, so she was right, the man in front of them truly was Eldarion. The lady who stood beside him probably was his fianée, at least from what she has heard. She was the proper age, and stood so close beside him that there hardly was another option than assuming this. Yet, Eolin's eyes were fixed on Eldarion. She had seen him before, or at least was told so. At her second visit it had been, she had seen him fron afar, riding through the streets of Minas Tirith.

She now swiftly jumped off her horse, to be on same level with the others, then hesitant taking a few small steps forward. Her eyes still were fixed on Eldarion, she admired him, she always had from childhood on, whenever she had heard of his name. Of course, when she at last noticed her staring gaze at him, she quickly turned her eyes to the ground, in a submissive manner of greeting, as well as trying to hide her blushing. She felt attracted to him, even although she knew he was to be married to Erana, apparently a friendly, neat and proper woman. Eolin never would get the chance to be with Eldarion, this was the reason for her blushing, knowing that it was useless having such feelings. Already, she had been in love before in a likely way, a secret love for her father's advisor, who never would have returned these feelings. It seemed that now this story would repeat itself again.

[Eldarion]

"Well then you have come to the right place, you both are welcome to our wedding." Eldarion said with a smile, watching Elboron who still was on horse but turned looking at Eolin as she dismounted. She seemed shy somehow but was blushing, something about her made his gaze watch her but still stayed focus on what happened. Gentle he stepped forth, closer to where Eolin was standing as he approached to touch her horse. Softly he touched it, brushing it with his hand. "Its a beautiful horse, what her name?"He asked curiously, turning to look at her while waiting answer.

Eldarion knew Erana would not get jealous by his presence to other females, he was a kind man and as his father he respected his people even the temptation was huge. The wind was slightly blowing as he stood quiet and close the horse, watching it with amazed eyes when seeing it was a well trained horse. The elves of Ithilien really could raise horses, almost similar the ways of Rohan. It was good to have more guests at their wedding, thought even more was to come.

[Eolin]

Eolin slowly looked up at Eldarion when he stepped toward her and spoke about her steed. Eolin rather was the thinking person, thinking through everything ere she would do anything. So now as well she first thought about this situation. Why would Eldarion suddenly come toward her, speaking to her, were his actions pure friendliness? Or was something else the reason for it?
Eolin looked over to Erana, and saw that she did not seem jealous at all, so she replied to Eldarion in a friendly, but still formal way "Her name is Litha. My mother has given her to me." she explained, but stayed silent afterwards again. It seemed like a plank of wood right in front of her head, she could not think of one thing to say, her shyness was a heavy burden for her.

[Eldarion]

"Litha hm? thats a nice name and this is a fine horse, your mother really seem to handle horses very well. And a lady of Rohan I have heard she was, before marrying our greatest General, your father Faramir. I am glad to see their children coming to my wedding, its an honor."Eldarion spoke gentle as he touched the horse of Eolin but then turned to look at her, something about her drawn him close to her within feelings. However he did not show it as his love and wife to be was near, watching what he did and said. He loved Erana, with all his heart from the day he meet her, even she was older then him he did not care as long their love was intact and secure.

Gracefully he watched Eolin, trying to get eye contact which was difficult but happy he got when she looked at him. She made him feel warm inside, and it made his feelings move. To get of the thoughts that now wondered inside his head, he went over to Erana and placed a hand around her waist as he pulled her close. Surprisingly he kissed her, showing his love for her but then turned back to watch the others.

[Erana]

Erana took a deep breath and closed her eyes for a short moment, with this she was trying to push back all these miserable, depressing thoughts about this woman from before, the people of Minas Tirith, her life and her marriage. Instead, she pushed these thoughts to the back of her head, and concentrated on the two siblings. She had not yet said a word to them, but just had stood there, listened and watched Eldarion talking to Lady Eowyn's daughter. She was a pretty girl, around the same age as she was, and Eldarion seemed to be interested in her, in a friendly way of course. She knew he loved her, just as much as she loved him as well.

With a glance at Eolin's brother although, she sensed that there was something special about him, he looked at her, Erana, in a way she knew he did not feel friendship or anything less, but... she saw great attraction to her in his eyes, maybe even love. It was only one short second she looked into his eyes and caught his gaze, she then quickly turned away, toward Eldarion and Eolin. So, she was taken completely off guard when Eldarion spontanously kissed her, but returned the kiss after a moment of suprise.

After holding their kiss for one or two more seconds, she broke it finally and turned to Elboron and Eolin. "It is an honour indeed to have the Prince and Princess of Ithilien at our wedding, as you are descendants of the high Kings of Rohan as well." she said finally, smiling at them. Indeed she was proud to have them at the wedding, for her they were represants of the royals of Rohan who honoured them with their presence.

[Elboron]

Elboron who still sat on his horse finally dismounted it as his sister had done, curious he watched as Eldarion and her spoke but mostly he could not take his eyes of Erana. She was lovely and never before had he seen anyone like her, deep feelings within him started moving and it was as if he were to fall in love. As she looked at him it warmed him and made him happy, however he tried to hide what he felt as she glanced but somehow got the feeling she knew by his looks.

When Eldarion was finished speaking and Erana continued he quickly turned to look another way, but sonly was cached by her beauty again. Now as her fiancee did not speak he could easily see the looks that went around, he just hoped he did not show to much. However Eldarion seemed to be more interesting in looking at Eolin instead of his own woman, maybe it was just cause of his sister beauty or maybe also cause of her shyness.

"We are glad to be invited, its us who should be honored. Its not everyday a such great wedding is to be held and a coronation along with it, am I right? Is the son of Elessar taking up the throne to rule in his stead so quickly, with Erana as his queen?"He returned in answer but also asking as he was interested, looking at Eldarion shortly but turned to his wife to be in case she had words to be spoke in his case.

[Eolin]

"Thank you, my lord." Eolin answered Eldarion, referring to him speaking about her steed. She bowed a little, not sure why, before Eldarion turned back to his fiancée. She was not sure what was going on in this situation, there was so much tension in the air. She had noticed the gazes her brother and Erana had exchanged, and she was confused by it. There were so many different feelings in the air that she felt the urge to try and to ease this situation. So, she answered after her brother had spoken "Really, the coronation during the wedding already? I have heard you would have a double wedding, together with your sister?" she asked, adressing Eldarion.

[Eldarion]

Eldarion watched as his love Erana spoke to the siblings, it was nice to see them all so happy about being in the wedding and coronation to come. Many plans was made and many seemed to come, it all looked good.

As Elboron responded to Erana he could see something worrying him, thought he was not sure what it could be. He seemed to be quite interested in Eldarions wife to be, but he knew she would not do anything to ruin the life they had ahead of them. Soon they were to marry, being the King and Queen for the people of Gondor as they would rule together in peace and harmony.

Suddenly in surprise Eolin answered, even she had seemed shy about speaking, she now finally did. In return Eldarion smiled but answered gentle, looking at her with interested eyes."Yes my sister is told to celebrate with us, however we are not quite sure about it but you all are welcome to come."He said and turned to look at Elboron shortly that still tried to hide his looks upon Erana, sonly again he went to speak but now turned watching Eolin again."Well if you wish to stay until then, we would have some rooms for you both at the palace."