Winter Came Earlier for Silver Trails by Oshun/Heartofoshun

[heartofoshun]

Author: Oshun/Heartofoshun
Title: Winter Came Earlier
Rating: G-rated
Theme: Melancholy/longing/established relationship
Elements: Only my own-a winter theme.
Author's Notes: None.
Summary: No context really; just a bit of fluff and a little heartbreak centering around a long-term relationship. I was asked for a story in which Elladan and

Comments

[ignoblebard]

I really like this take on the Elladan/Glorfindel relationship. It's one I don't often see and one that would probably be a turn off in the hands of a lesser author. I always enjoy descriptions of the Elven realms after the rings are gone and the winters being longer and harsher is a good representation of that.

I like Elladan being prone to colds and that at least some of his illness has to do with his grief. A very real thing that he recognizes. That's a nice touch. I also love the Arwen and Aragorn descriptions. I always thought it must be hard for the twins to see that mortality in their sister.

Of course the centerpiece here is the relationship and that's handled beautifully with Glorfindel being so protective and Elladan relying on Glorfindel's strength to see him through. Their banter is sweet and affectionately teasing and Elladan's crack about Dior was spot on. I laughed at Erestor getting the library and Glorfindel getting the kids.

It's so nice this time of year to curl up in a comfy chair and read stories set in winter and depicting the comforting warmth of home.

[heartofoshun]

This is what I mean about you being an enabler! You make this story sound terrific! I wanna read it. thank you so much and I appreciate your selfless Beta at the last minute with no warning. Wow! If I were rich and famous I would have you on my payroll!

Thanks again. Back in the day throwing something into a fic like that stuff about the head cold could start a stupid discussion which would last for months. We have matured as a fandom to some extent, haven't we?

Thank you so much again for the Beta and the lovely comment. You do say nice things when we are wrapping a story up, but in the rush of the moment they are never that detailed. It's terrific to get a comment like this.

[ignoblebard]

You make this story sound terrific! I wanna read it.

Well give it a try, it's really good!

I don't know if we've matured as a fandom or if we're all just getting too old and tired to argue. lol I've always been easy going as far as that stuff goes, and your take on canon gives me more depth and insight into Tolkien's world.

You know I always love reading your stories. The way you write just speaks to me and I'm so lucky you allow me to beta for you. I should put you on my payroll, writing Elf stories for me and keeping my imagination fed.

[curiouswombat]

You have said, so much better than I would, all the things I thought as I read this; so I am simply going to second it!

[heartofoshun]

Thank, Wombat for reading it! I'm glad you liked it. (Still catching up and am now finishing a character biography today.)