Alone at Night - A Forbiden Tale by eyowen_the_queen
Twelve year old Eowyn soared across the fields of Rohan on her gray mare. She had scalding tears running down her face. “Boys are so mean,” she said to herself through gritted teeth. It was not the first time nor the last. Her horse, Thunder, was starting to foam at the mouth from being ran so hard for so long, but Eowyn no longer realized that. There were bound to be a few streams in the Forbidden Forest. She knew that the forest was forbidden, but right now she felt like defying every thing said by a man. She replayed the scene in her head. She was practicing with her sword when the teasing began. It was not that bad until her brother, Eomer, joined in. He was even sharing
secrets that she had trusted him with. Wanting to be alone, she mounted her horse and sailed off, trying not to cry. The two entered the forest at a
trot, but weary from different reasons. Only a few minutes after entering the forest they heard the bubbling of a stream not far away. As Eowyn was
dismounting Thunder rushed toward the water as Eowyn stumbled not far behind her. Eowyn curled up under a giant oak, that might have even been a sleeping Ent! Thunder stood protectively over her while she slept.*********
Back at Edoras, fourteen and a-half year old Eomer and fifteen year old Theodred laughed merrily as they practiced with their blunted swords. They
were talking about Eomer’s bothersome younger sister, Eowyn. “Eowyn has always wanted to do what I do.” Eomer complained to Theodred. It was true. She wanted a sword for her tenth birthday, which she got, just like he did. When the boys where tilting she wanted to tilt to. She wanted to learn to shoot a bow just like him. Eomer, like any other brother would be, was mad. Not at her, but more towards the teasing that came with her. Theodred was the only one who did not laugh or make fun of him like the others. But he did tend to stand up for Eowyn. As they put their swords away and tended their bruises, they walked back to where their picnic area was with their three lunches. One lunch was missing, along with Eowyn’s horse. Only then did they remember, the teasing which, as usual, went to the extreme, the
tears, the wrath, then Eowyn said she was leaving and never coming back. A twinge of guilt ran through Theodred, who felt he was responsible, but Eomer said “She will be back by dark.” Eomer wished he felt as confident as he sounded, but she would be back, he knew she would.*********
Eowyn awoke as a chill shook her body. Though it was late spring, it still got cold at night. She whistled through chattering teeth and Thunder came running. She mounted, hoping that the horse would keep her warm as they made
their way home. Then Eowyn realized that she had no idea where she was at and where she was heading. She knew that Edoras was West of the Forbidden Forest, but which way was West? Just then the sky lit up with lightening, and the forest was shaking with thunder. Her mare, who happened to be afraid of thunder, bolted and it was all Eowyn could do to stay on her horse
and dodge all the low branches. Not ten minutes later it started pouring. Eowyn knew she had to stop so Thunder did not slip and break a bone. As she was dismounting Thunder jumped and ran off into the growing darkness.*********
Theodred was getting worried, and Eomer could tell. “What worries you, my friend?” he asked, though he already knew the answer. “I am worried for Eowyn. She has been gone a while. It looks like rain, and it’s getting dark and cold.” Theodred said, shivering. “She will probably be home by the time
we get there, and she will be mad! ” Eomer said. He would be glad to see her safe and sound, but dreading the tongue lashing that came with it. Theodred was not so easily convinced. Once she stayed in her room for three days just because Eomer had said that her venison soup tasted like leather. Well, it did not taste bad at all, he thought. *********
Eowyn was about to cry. She had lost her horse, food, her way home and her weapons, besides a small blunted sword. What would she do now??? A/N So, what do you think? I have more written, but I will not post it unless you want me to.
28 Comments
This is pretty cool, I’d like to know what happens to her. You’ve got me interested!
Alatariel, i will post more as soon as my editor (*my mom*) can help me edit it and help me with this messed up part that i wrote at about 2 in the morning… well, thanks for being the first to review! your friend -Eyowen
ok, i have submitted the second chapter. actully i did it the day after Christmas. so it should be up soon. please review!!! you don’t know how much it means to me!!!
great so far. please keep writing!
Great Story so far…post more so I can give you a decent review…
not bad beggining- could get interesting. post some more! ~me
yea, it will get interestinger. i can’t wait for chapter two and three to come up cause i posted them a while ago… heeheehee. well, thanks!!!
I like it! I really want to know what happens to her! I always enjoy reading stories that are a bit different than the norm, and I love how yours is about some of the main characters from the books when they were young. It gives you insight into what might have happened to make them the way they are, and it gives you so much creative license! please post the next part! I will be looking for it!
Please do keep writing more! I still want to know what happens!!
cute & interesting. love it. cant wait to see more!! 🙂 ~me
You have inspired me to write a story about Eowyn runnong away except I think she will end up being lead by some elves to Lothlorien… You have to write more please!! I love it!!
the third chapter should be up, and i am about to type up the forth chapter… it should be up soon. thanks for reviewing!
Great story. Wish there was more!
This is GREAT!! I really like the second chapter! You should definitely write more!
I’m hooked!! More chapters please!!!!
I like the story. It’s cute to think of younger Faramir and Eowyn meeting. I just like the story all the way around. Please, keep going with it.
I am really enjoying this story so pleeease continue. P.S. Isn’t Faramir’s hair brown not red?
thanks so much for the encouraging reviews! i have to say its getting difficult to post cause my internet got cut, so this will take longer than i thought. and 51105 his hair is redish/brown depending on what light he is in, but as i kid i pictured him with bright red hair. but he could have neon green hair for all i know!!! lol!!! thanks!
PLEASE write more!!!!! I Love it!!
Sorry Ihaven’t addedtoit. We are having technical difficulties.longstory. I will find a way to add more Asap. thanks foryour patience!
I like it! It’s not everyday you can read a story about Eomer and Eowyn. Please continue! 😀
This is a very creative story, I’m quite interested, so please continue!
Ohhhh, continue please!! I need to know what happens next!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, I just sent a few more chapters in, so it might take a few more days before it comes up. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy!
Does anyone read this story any more? If so, what do you think? I’m lost! Help!
Eyowen
omg!! i loved it!! add the rest soon!! its such a good story!!
That was a cool story, it kept me interested from beginning to end.
that’s great! please do write the next story…and soon!