Hidden Letters

The Love Letters of Lord Faramir and Lady Eowyn, Prince and Princess of Ithilien, Lord and Lady of Emyn Arnen, were given to the library of Minas Tirith as documentation recording the after events of the War of the Ring. These letters lay to rest the rumours of a purely political and unhappy match and gave much in showing the love that blossomed between this Lord of Gondor and the Lady of Rohan. Although kept private after the Lord Faramir's death (his wife having died foremost) following the wishes of Eomer, King of Rohan, Elessar Telcontar, King of Anor and Gondor and Lord Elboron, the oldest son of Lord Faramir and Lady Eowyn; they can now be shown publicly, though in accordance with good taste and respect for all those mentioned.

Signed,

Lord Elboron,
son of Faramir,
Lord of Emyn Arnen,
Steward of Gondor

1st Letter

27th May 3019

Dear Eowyn,

Forgive me for writing to you, I realise it has only been a week yet I find myself looking for you. I fear I look like a dog that has misplaced his tail! I recognise your brother warned us not to write too often, perhaps because we would find life dulling around us and our whole world would exist within our letters. Though I fain think on seeing him part with my cousin he will abandon his own rule before too long. I find myself wandering down corridors and halls, making my way to the houses of healing or the stables and expecting to find you there.

My hours are filled with occupation, especially with the new governance of the king, who will willingly give his ear to any man with a complaint. I confess I am still unused to the role of Steward, in many ways I am certain of my abilities, yet still find myself heeding to my father's words and the belief it should be my brother here. But we should not dwell on sadness and this is supposed to be a love letter, not one filled with woe! At least, not my own. You know you always have my ear and heart.

I am half tempted to become the poet, I am infamous for being, and sing your praises to the rafters, though I can imagine your face at such a suggestion and it amuses me no end. I confess it, my love, I find everything about you to be truly beautiful. Even the scowl you will give on reading the above is fairer to me than any Elven craftsmanship. I miss your temper and that hidden smile you showed me, the sweet, gleam in your eyes and the way you bit your lip when I first held your hand. I know you would not have flowery words of love spilling from my mouth and extolling your virtues, but to me, you are like no other and I am a blessed man to have won such love. There is very little for me to say that you do not know already, except that I would have you by my side and I would always have your love and trust.

I wait eagerly for your reply and any news you can give me.

All my heart and affection,
Faramir.

A/N: Because I was in a romantic and soppy mood, plus I really liked the idea Faramir and Eowyn would write to one another during their wait to be married. There will be a reply and the letters will probably get longer as time goes on. Making this a T rated for now, just to be on the safe side! ;)