Noble House

Title: The Hardest Choice

Author: Linda Hoyland
Characters/Pairing: Aragorn
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Book/Source: LOTR book-verse

Disclaimer - These characters all belong to the estate of J.R.R. Tolkien. This story was written for pleasure and not for financial gain.

"Hail Captain Thorongil, conqueror of the corsairs!"

The cheering and celebrations lasted long into the night.

Thorongil, through, after sharing a single tankard with his men, sought solitude. He could return now to Minas Tirith to claim his inheritance and win Arwen's hand. Many would welcome their King; others though, loyal to Denethor, would not. Two choices lay before him. He knew he would break old Ecthelion's heart whatever path he took.

Thorongil knew what he must do. He would not cause the ruin of a noble house even if it cost him his heart's desire. Tomorrow he would leave.