Sorry this took so long. And sorry it is so short. Got a little writer's block… but someone promised me pumpkin sweets! So here it is… and I'm waiting for the pumpkin pie Thebigpumpkin!

They had taken Morsus to a tent and wouldn't let Missy near him. Every time she asked someone they would ignore her and she was about to scream. Aragorn had been keeping far away because he knew she would yell at him, but she had not seen the look on Morsus' face. He was fooling her somehow; there was no way Aragorn would believe that was her father.

"What are we going to do?" Legolas asked, stepping up beside his friend.

"We won't be able to keep her at bay for much longer." Aragorn said, knowing she was already getting antsy. He needed to distract her but he had no idea how to do that at the exact moment. He sent Legolas to find her a distract her, the elf wasn't happy but did as he was told. Moments later the man stepped out of the tent and moved away from the men. It never crossed his mind that Artemis was on the enemy's side, even though some of the men had asked the question loudly. No, she was not the enemy. She had so many opportunities to take the ring when Frodo was with them and she had remained loyal to a fault. In fact she seemed oblivious to the ring and its true intent.

"Aragorn." Her voice made him wince. Legolas had obviously not been able to find her. Blue eyes met green as he turned to stare at the dark haired queen before him. He had no answers for her and she could see it instantly.

"Why can't I see him?" She asked.

"He is not who you think he is." She winced instantly.

"I have never betrayed your trust…trust me now. He is my father. He isn't a bad man Aragorn." He didn't know if it was his own desire or if he was trying to make her see, but he buried his hand in her hair and pulled her close.

"I want to believe, please believe that my doubt has nothing to do with you. He is betraying you Artemis, and I only wish to protect you." She closed her eyes and pressed her forehead to his chest.

"Aragorn please… I would never lie to you, to any of you! He is my father. His name his Scott and he had raised me, practically alone since I was six! What do I have to do to convince you?" He held her tighter than he could remember holding anyone he had ever loved.

"I want nothing more than to save you. He is not who he has claimed to be, and I need you to believe me Artemis." She wanted nothing more than for him to be on her side, but she knew what he wouldn't believe. Her father was in the prisoner's tent, and he would not be moved. She squeezed him before pushing back.

"I'm sorry my word isn't enough." He pulled her back instantly.

"Artemis… It is not you… I swear on my life that I trust you, but he has deceived you. I can not explain how you have changed my heart but I must implore you to believe me. He is not who you believe him to be." She stared into his eyes. He was sincere, and for a moment she could see directly into his soul and knew that he meant her no harm. With a nod she stepped away from the man she could very well love and moved off towards the sunset.

It was an hour later that Eomer found her at the edge of camp.

"My lady." He greeted her and she gave him a half hearted smile. Eomer had hardly spoken to her but she was sure with her father showing up that everyone wanted to be sure sure didn't swap sides.

"Eomer. I'm not gonna trade sides so everyone can stop freaking out." She told him and he chuckled.

"I was actually more worried about you. Seeing your father locked up is never easy." He said and moved closer to him.

"No it isn't but I don't suppose I can convince anyone to let him go." He shook his head and placed his hand on her shoulder, but it was unsteady.

"No, but I can be of comfort if you would like. He will not be treated ill, I can promise that." He said. Her eyes stared at the sunset for sometime before she turned them on him. There were tears but beneath that was a fire hat sacred him.

"But if he doesn't talk? If he doesn't know what you want him too… then what? Will you torture him to get information? I know I have scared all of the men into submission. They all think I am some dark Queen hell bent on enslaving their people but my father? He is innocent! He came here for me! To find me!" She turned away from him.

"You and Legolas…and Aragorn… you will all try to convince me that your concern is born out of love, but I know the truth. You are all afraid of me." When she turned back to him she could see the truth in her statement. He was scared, her power was far greater than he could control if she opened herself up to it.

"Get out of here Eomer, save your pity for someone who needs it."

Legolas found her lastly. She was in the same spot Eomer had left her, but now she was sitting on the ground.

"Lady Artemis… I have been searching for a while now. I feel my emotions have clouded my senses… or perhaps there are simply too many humans about." She glanced back at him and chuckled.

"Its funny since everyone knows where I am. Too afraid I will break my father out. All this time and I am suddenly the bad guy." Legolas sat down beside her.

"Not the bad guy, as you put it, just afraid that your sentiment will get the best of you." She glanced at him.

"If it was your father… what would you do?" He stared at her for a moment, until she met his gaze.

"My father is not unknown to the kingdoms… It is not the same Artemis. I promise you though; he will not be harmed without reason." She felt her temper flair.

"Reason? How about that he is looking for his child and he has no idea what you are doing to me! He doesn't know that I am safe! For all he knows I am a slave to you men! He is my father Legolas… if any of you had any regard for me at all you would let him go!" The elf winced and stood before she could see the emotion on his face.

"We must do what we must to keep everyone safe." He stormed off, too upset with himself to hear her final words.

"Then I guess I do too."