Aleana and Aragorn

Chapter 24

***Aragorn POV***

Once Aleana had stormed off, we were ushered into the baths and given new clothes for the night. Aleana had been in the bath beside me and I had heard her sobbing through the walls, her finally letting the tears go. It was heart-wrenching hearing her and not knowing how to console her. For her the loss was too big, and though I understood, I had no words to make her feel better.

She had immediately left though, as soon as her tears stopped and thus I had not seen her for some time now. After sending everyone off to bed, I explore around, trying to find Aleana. 

I spot her, standing beside Boromir, looking out at a small lake shining under the moonlight. She was wearing a beautiful light blue dress that glittered in the light, illuminating her in a soft glow. A silver elvish headpiece rested on her head, her beautiful black locks flowing down her back. She looked like the Elvish princess she was, her beauty no match. 

Boromir is speaking to her and she smiles up at him, and though I get slightly jealous, I knew that they saw each other as siblings at the most. I stand back, not wanting to disturb them, so I lean against a tree and dive into my own thoughts, my eyes still trained on the pair.

They talk a little more and then Boromir leans down and places a kiss on her forehead. When he turns he spots me, and whispers something to her. She turns around and her eyes find mine and she sends a smile my way, Boromir laughing at whatever he had just said. 

He begins walking towards me and I stand straighter, no longer leaning on the tree. Boromir stops before me, a slight hint of amusement in his eyes. 

"Do not hurt her," he says, "or I will make sure that Sauron will no longer have to worry about the heir of Isildur."

I raise my eyebrow at him, a small smile playing at my lips at his brotherly threat. Nonetheless, I nod in understanding and he pats me on my shoulder, chuckling and walking away. 

I watch him go and then turn to see Aleana looking to me and I move to go stand beside her. 

"How do you fare Aragorn," she breaks the silence that hangs between us.

"I believe I should be the one asking you that, but you seem much more relaxed."

"Yes," she chuckles slightly, "I let go of my grief, for I know father would never forgive me if I let my anger and sadness of my loss dictate my decisions. Father lived long and did much good in his life. I hope to follow in his footsteps and spread light and kindness in this world. And honor him I will."

"I am sure if anyone could achieve that, it would be you, but the anger and hatred you have for your mother, don't you think Gandalf would like you to let that go as well?"

She turns her head to me, an amused smile on her lips.

"Hate? I do not hate my mother, Aragorn. Upset at her? Yes. But I do not hate her nor Lord Celeborn, and I don't think I ever could. Father ever only taught me to love, never to hate. I don't even think I really hate Sauron, for we are all made of good and evil, yet I am not given the right to judge anyone on the path they choose, thus am not allowed to hate them for it. 

It was the loss of my father that spouted such cruel words from my lips, perhaps true, but I know it was wrong. There were many other ways I could have spoke my grief to her, but I didn't. I have already apologized to her Aragorn, because at the end of the day, she is my mother.

I also know deep down in my heart that whatever steps she took, she did keeping my best interests at heart. But my heart refuses to see, and may not ever see, for the loss of a mother's love resides greater within. 

The only thing I am upset of truly is that I will be alone. After we defeat Sauron, and if I live, where would I go? I cannot come here, and something tells me that my heart would not allow itself to go back to father's dwelling, where he no longer will reside, but his memories will forever live on."

Her eyes turn to me, sadness and tears evident in them.

"I fear the loneliness, Aragorn."

I take her hands in mine and turn her so we were facing each other. 

"Do you really believe you will be alone Aleana? Look around you: Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin, Boromir, Legolas and even Gimli. Would they ever let you be alone? Do you think I would ever let you be alone? They love you."

I move my hands from hers and place them on her waist, bringing her body closer to me and placing my forehead against her's. She looks in my eyes in shock, but a want as well. 

"Gi melin [i love you]," I whisper and she keeps looking at me in shock. And then a beautiful smile breaks across her face. Unable to resist anymore, I cup her cheek with one hand, while the other goes around her waist, pulling her flush against me as I lean down, placing my lips on her's.

***Aleana POV***

I melt into his kiss, feeling as if father's fireworks were bursting in my heart. I felt hope and happiness return to my heart at his touch. It was gentle and sweet yet lingered of longing. I couldn't believe he loved me.

Never before had I kissed any man, and the kiss in the mines was gone due to my mind being muddled at the time. For me, this had been my first kiss and it was more than I expected. At that moment I knew that my heart and soul had been taken over by Aragorn, and I was utterly okay with that.   

I don't know how long we stand there in each other's arm. What may have been a few minutes felt like a lifetime to me and I did not want it to end. But, we pull away to catch our breath, our foreheads against each other's. I feel his lips on the top of my head before he pulls me into a hug, my head resting on his chest, his arms protectively and strong around me. 

I prayed to the Valar to delay the morning, for this night was one of the most blissful nights of my life.

...

Night had settled in and everyone else was asleep while Aragorn and I sat beside the lake. He was leaning against a tree, looking out to the lake. I sat beside him, his arm around my waist, my head resting on his chest. I was playing with my necklace hanging around his neck.

"Do you know Aragorn, it was a little hard for me to part with this."

"You may have it back, it is your's."

"Shh," I place a finger on his lips, silencing him, my eyes turned up to meet his, "let me finish what it is I have to say.

Yes, it was hard to part with it, for it was the only symbol I had of my mother's probable love for me. Yet, over the years I realized that within it I stored my love, looking to it as a symbol of undying happiness. It is a small trinket, yet it was my only hope that besides father I would find love in this world. 

I am glad that you were the one I gave it to, for to me it is like giving my heart and all the love with it. Something tells me that I fell in love with you that day at the inn and as we journeyed to Rivendell, there were many times my heart desired to give you this. 

It is a strange sensation Aragorn, for despite the grief that resides with me, I am the most happiest I have been, today is a bittersweet moment, and this necklace is the bond of our love and forever will be if you let it."

He smiles at me, before pulling me closer if possible. I once again place my head on his chest, my hands leaving the necklace and weaving around his torso. His head sat atop mine and I felt him kiss the top of it.

"There is nothing in this world I would want more than to love you and have you love me in return, Aleana. Nothing at all."

I smile, letting my eyes close as sleep takes over, my mind content and heart in bliss as I fell asleep in the arms of the man I loved.

A/n: Hope you like it!!! Getting close to the end of the Fellowship of the Ring script and then two more to go! This is going to take a while, but I believe it is worth it!

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