The Arrival of Eldarion and Alyssa

[Alyssa]

Alyssa returned the tender to kiss to Eldarion, she smiled brightly.
"My love do not completly push your father aside, Naturally our thoughts shall be with him always through his darkest hours"
Turning her head she looked towards the entrance of the tent and listened, it seemed everyone outside had gone to sleep in their own tents due to the fact she could no longer hear talking.

After blowing out the lamps around the fur bed, Alyssa slipped under a couple of furs, Laying down she smiled towards Eldarion and lowering her voice to a whisper. "Come my love, You need your sleep...As do I..We will be expected to leave here nice and early as the sun rises in the morning."
Pulling the furs close to her body she yawned a little and closed her eyes for a split second before opening them again to look towards him. Her eyes shone like the stars as did her smile.

[Eldarion]

As Alyssa spoke and made herself ready to fall asleep, Eldarion smiled in return and agreed to what she said. Not long after, he also went beneath the fur with her and with himself turned toward her. He looked deep into her eyes, and saw only love and joy for him, as well for the new beginning which was to start. However the thoughts of his father never left, even he wished to forget it. It would be terrible if what he feared most came to pass, he was not sure if he could continue without his father, but for years now, had he been trained to rule.

"You are right, Alyssa. We both should get some sleep, its getting late and we have a long day ahead of us tomorrow." Eldarion replied as he took her hand in his, laying comfortable beside her with respect and love for her. Her eyes shone like the stars, and it amazed him, it surely was good to be so close to the woman he loved. Now as he saw she began to fall asleep, he also went tired and soon with her, his eyes closed and they both slept till morning.

[Alyssa]

All slept soundly that night, even the ents became quiet after midnight. The fires outside soon died out, everyone was fast asleep inside their tents.

Alyssa breathed gently in her sleep, her mother spoke to her while she dreamed, She assured Alyssa that Aragorn was safe from harm for now and that she watched over the camp through the night to ensure complete safety. She spoke in Alyssa's mind of the years she grew, how she grew to become a beautiful young princess even when the dark ages came to the world.

Morning was soon upon them. The elves, awoke earlier than the men as soon as the sun was rising and were already out of their tents, guarding and scouting the area, Some were quietly talking to one another, Preparing food and already starting to pack the wagons with belongings. Soon the men would awake too, Alyssa naturally was awake before Eldarion, she sat up and watched over him, holding his hand and smoothing his hair and face gently with her free hand.

[Eldarion]

As the night passed and morning came, Eldarion woke up slowly and tired. And the first person he saw was Alyssa whom watched over him, whom probably had been awake for some time. Outside he heard voices of people talking and waking up, the sun outside shined through the treetops and some of the light entered the tent. It was a warm feeling, and it all felt good. With Alyssa near as he awoke, he could not help but smile as he looked upon her.

"Hey...you been awake long?"He said with a whispering smile, still laying with the head on the bed, wondering how long she had been awake and what she had been up too. It was nice to fall asleep beside her and then to wake up with her again, it was something he enjoyed very much and he saw himself doing it many times in the future.

Outside the men had began to wake up as well, and now they helped the elves to pack the things together and onto the wagons which they were to travel through the thick forest with. Hopefully it they would come through, but difficult it could be with the huge branches which stood up from ground. Through tough terrain they now would face, as further south they would go on and into the realm of Rohan.

[Alyssa]

Alyssa smiled and continued to stroke his hairline softly.
"I've been awake for some time now, I didn't want to wake you my lord, I went out to see Neiva my horse, I checked your horse also and the others horses, They are all fine after the nights rest. I also talked to my guards, None of them had any suspitions during the night and no senses so the road ahead to Rohan, is clear. I hope you slept well?"

The sun did infact shine through gaps in the tent, giving the inside a lovely warm glow, In the distance she could hear the ents waking up, slowly talking to each other word by word, she heard a few move around but that caused no alarm, She knew Treebeard would come by soon to speak with them and bid them farewell.

"Rohan will be open to us, Eomer will surely welcome us with open arms will he not?"

[Eldarion]

"That sounds good, but yes I have slept quiet well." Eldarion replied with another smile, slowly sitting himself up from bed to look at her more clearly. His eyes was still tired, but after a short moment he became more awake. It seemed as if Alyssa had been up for some time already before he himself awoke, but to see her next to him as his eyes opened was a delightful sight. As always, she was an amazing beauty in his eyes, whom he loved dearly.

The more Eldarion stood up, the more he realized it was time for them soon to leave. Already outside much was going on, and it seemed also that the ents came alive. And he knew that Treebeard soon would return to say farewell to them, before they left for their journey south. "Eomer will grant us welcome, cause great friends he and my father still is, and so also his family and people is with Gondor."

Suddenly after the words Eldarion said, the ground began to shake and soon they heard the voice of Treebeard speaking. "Bor-ar-rum, I seee..you aaall have woken..Wheere is the prince...and princess?" He said and asked those whom where awake outside, but as soon Eldarion heard those words, he stood up and began to dress himself, ready to step out of the tent with Alyssa.

"We should get out and meet him, and we should also start to get moving. We have a long journey ahead of us." Eldarion said as he dressed himself in the royal clothing which he mostly wore, then as he was done he went over to the bed where Alyssa sat and gentle handed his hand to her such that they could walk out together as royals.

With them both outside, Eldarion turned his attention to Treebeard and replied. "Treebeard, its good to see you again. We are awake now as you see, and I must say we are greatly thankful for being allowed to stay on such a wonderful place, but now time for us to leave, has come." He spoke out up to the large ent whom now stood before them, it was an amazing sight, but also a great sight to see a friend like him.

[Alyssa]

"It's nice to hear you slept well my lord, I too slept soundly, I could hear my mother, she is watching us and the party which warms my heart, she tells me of your father, he is alright in the halls of healing, Queen Arwen has been with him these last few days, she will not leave his side, Her heart inspires me, If only my heart could love at such a strength"

Alyssa stood from the bed and slipped into a lovely blue dress, slipping on some shoes and pulling her cloak around her, There was no need for makeup as she had always been told that her natural looks were far better. She then heard the voice of Treebeard and picked up the white sack of hers next to the fur bed, she then took Eldarion's hand and ventured out of the tent with him to be greeted by the party and Treebeard himself.

Looking up at the great Treebeard she smiled brightly towards him and while he and Eldarion exchanged words, an Elven guard approached her, offering to place her sack in one of the elven wagons along with their belongings, Alyssa agreed and let him take the sack away, soon after she joined Eldarion's side once more. She readied herself to speak to Treebeard after him.

"The air is fine this morning is it not Treebeard? My blessing I give to you and your forest for letting Myself, Eldarion and our party stay, The ents will continue living in strong will and peace, You and the Ents do a fine job at protecting the forest from such doom. We shall be leaving your blessed woodland soon, As I had promised all those years ago, I will find time to come and visit you my friend" Her smile remained bright.

[Eldarion]

When Alyssa spoke of what she had dreamed, it made Eldarion happy, cause that meant his father was alright, as Syene had told it in her dreams. Not only that, but his mother Arwen, never went from his fathers side, which showed the strong heart she had for him. It was pleasing to know that Alyssa`s mother still watching over them, as well Eldarions family, even she was far away from them. But when Alyssa mentioned she too wished a such strong heart, Eldarion replied." You do have a heart like my mother, you too are strong, cause you too stay close to me." He said and smiled.

As they now where outside, listening to Treebeard whom spoke. Alyssa herself went to speak to her guards about the belongings which needed to be taken onto the wagons. When that was done, the guards did as she told and she returned to Eldarions side, speaking to Treebeard after the words of Eldarion was said.

"I aaam glaad...I could help. And I understand...if you all have..to...leavee. The ents...will prosper and grow...aaas looong the forest...stay." Treebeard spoke slowly and deep, and was glad by the words Alyssa gave, but after a short moment of thinking, he continued to speak."Yesss, princesss..you must come on visit..whenever..you like."

Eldarion looked up at Treebeard as he spoke, and he still could not help but smile. After the spoken words, he turned his attention to the people whom where ready to leave, giving order to bring forth the horses. With them brought to them, Eldarion turned again to speak to Treebeard.

"Treebeard, it is time for us to leave. We have set your place back as it was, now we will give you some rest and peace. Hopefully we will meet again, you have the blessings from both me and Alyssa, as well our people." Eldarion said kindly and gentle, he then went to Alyssa and before helping her on the horse, he kissed her with a smile.

"Thank you, I..will look forward...foor your return." Treebeard answered, and after Eldarion went from Alyssa and mounted his own horse, signaling the others to stand ready and to begin to move out. The two banner carriers started to march first, followed by the others.

[Alyssa]

Alyssa smiled at Treebeard as she always had done.
"I will find time my friend, It will not be long before we see each other again soon, I promise."

Pulling her cloak around her shoulders she bowed her head to him then turned towards Eldarion as he continued to speak with Treebeard, she held his arm gently and waited for them to finish.
Her horse was ready and waiting for her, held at ready by one of her Elven guards, Tilting her head towards the guard she smiled at ease and left Eldarion's side swiftly, She thanked the guard for holding her horse steady as they said their final goodbyes to Treebeard. The guard left her side and went to his own horse which was to pull one of the elven wagons.

After kissing Eldarion tenderly, Alyssa seated herself with ease in her horses saddle with the help of her beloved, she let her hand slip from his as she took the reins, her blonde hair flowing freely in the warm morning wind. At long last, the party was ready to move off, the banner holders at the front were signalled to begin walking which they did and Alyssa and Eldarion followed shortly behind them, and Behind them were the Guards and Elves, some with horses pulling wagons, Some of those higher up rode horses and the rest were on foot.

Thus the long journey to Gondor resumed. The next stop was to be Rohan, Where King Eomer lived with his Queen Lothiriel and thier son Prince Elfwine. Alyssa had heard of Prince Elfwine before, she had been told about him by Eldarion and her own Mother. He was quite a lively character, Just like his father. The path through the forest was just as she had expected, It differed between rough and smooth.

Alyssa began to hum a small tune, One known to the ear as the song of the passing, moments after she had began, the rest of her kin joined in with her. It was a typical travelling song to the Elves, Most of those who had travelled to the Grey Havens would have sung the exact song as they ventured towards the ships.

[Eldarion]

As the journey began from Treebeards home, the terrain became rough and difficult to keep up with. But even then, the group of men and elves continued through the thick forest as the best they could. And when Alyssa began to hymn the famous song, which the elves used to sing during their passing to the undying lands, all other elves followed. "Fanulios heryn aglar, Rìn athar annùn-aearath, Calad ammen i reniar, Mi`aladhremmin ennorath! A Elbereth Gilthoniel, I chin a thûl lin miriel..."

It was a wonderful hymn and it amazed all the men whom went along, as never had they heard such beautiful singing before, expect from Eldarion whom had experienced it a lot, in earlier ages of his life. As they rode through the forest with steady steps from the horse, he turned to look at Alyssa whom rode beside him, and she looked beautiful, and her singing made him fascinated and happy to have her.

With the group moving on through the early morning, until the great evening, they soon began to approach the land of Rohan. Which would be the new land they had to cross, before finally getting home to Minas Tirith. It was a long journey, but well spent, as much of the lands they got tot see. It was amazing to think of all things that had happened on their journey, and Eldarion was excited to see what more could appear on their road to Gondor. All the thoughts of his father was almost gone, as he enjoyed the journey with his beloved, as well the friends whom went with them.

"There it is, our way out of Fangorn Forest. We will now soon enter the land of Rohan, the land of the horse lords." Eldarion said and pointed toward a clearing which was seen in the distance, gladly they would soon be out in the open field, cause if they hadn't got out before the night, it would be impossible for them to travel in the dark. After Eldarion pointed the way, his attention turned to Alyssa and he smiled at her, wondering how she felt and what she thought of, and if she was as excited as he.

[Alyssa]

After hearing the news that Rohan was not far away, a bright smile touched Alyssa's face, This was excellent news. The dying sun was shining through the remaining trees of the forest, the way was soon to be clear! It seemed also, that the path became softer and more lush, There was more grass and less root.

As the way became clearer and clearer, the sun shone fuller on the party now, Infront of them, Alyssa could see the rolling valleys and hills of the Kingdom of Rohan, a sound of laughter could be heard as the men started to cheer, The elves talked between themselves, their smiles as bright as Alyssa's.

Alyssa laughed along at this great sight, They had finally made it out of the great Fangorn Forest, As this slim celebration took place, Alyssa laughed once more and turned her head to look at Eldarion who she gave a warm smile towards, the wind that entered from the clearing to Rohan blew steadily through her hair and her cloak making her a beautiful sight.

In all the excitement the party seemed to quicken to reach the edge of the forest, with hope and joy in their eyes they pushed on as far as moving the wagons could take them. At long last they reached the edge of the forest. The two banner holders stood on small mounds and looked out, As the man looked, the elf turned and shouted to Eldarion

"Edoras is not far from here my lord! We shall be lucky to reach there before nightfall!"

Alyssa turned towards Eldarion as the elf shouted to him, She knew they had to press on but would they reach Edoras before dark?