Stop dreaming, Isildur's heir. Weakness runs in your blood. You could not protect yourself, least say Shadow.
Aragorn shook his head at that thought. Ever since the One Ring had reappeared, his mind had been plagued with doubts. He tried hard to cling to Shadow's faith in him, but it had been very difficult, without the Elf there by his side. He needed some proof of his strength. He would prove to himself that he could protect the one he cared for most.