This is a snippet I wrote in 2012, and I remember in the comments issuing a bit of a dare to rs9 about illustrating it... and she did! So here's a reposting, complete with her wonderful artwork:

B2MeM Challenge: G51, Roles and Names of Aragorn, "Lover"; Weather, "Snow"
Format: Triple Drabble, illustrated by rs9
Genre: Romance
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: * ( Read more... )

Midsummer in the Year of the Fall of Sauron

Posted originally at Stories of Arda, I'm reposting it here as an illustrated edition! Illustrations by rs9, now with a tiny epilogue inspired by her drawing.

Rated R originally for adult themes.

A short story of the love between King Elessar and his Queen. Many thanks to Inzilbeth, my tireless beta and ( Read more... )

B2MeM Challenge: G51, Roles and Names of Aragorn, "Lover"; Weather, "Snow"
Format: Triple Drabble
Genre: Romance
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: *hands out fans* (though hopefully this is tasteful)
Characters: Aragorn, Arwen
Pairings: Aragorn/Arwen
Summary: Elessar warms up a snowy day in Annúminas.

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Passing along two wonderful stories, in case you haven't already found them:

Labyrinth Time by Fiondil
Summary: Hidden in the fastness of Menegroth is a labyrinth. Deep in the woods of Lothlórien lies another. Though separated by time and space, they have a connection, one that lies in yet another wood. Inspired by the Teitho contest ‘Crossing ( Read more... )

I'm posting this a bit early, because you never know what RL is going to do.  I'm killing two birds with one stone with this, as estelcontar1 , in response to the drabble meme (yes, I'm still working on them), had requested a drabble set in Annúminas, with Elessar and his family.  Here you go, my friend.  Enjoy, and may you have a wonderful birthday!

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curiouswombat  asked for a conversation between Celeborn and Gandalf.  So here 'tis!

My Heart Will Be Glad
Rating:  G

Galadriel was happy enough to play matchmaker but what of Celeborn?  A conversation between two wise old friends that might have taken place at some point between Aragorn and Arwen's midsummer moment upon Cerin Amroth and the events in Lord of the ( Read more... )