For Isha, Aragorn/Arwen, G

[lindelea1]

For isha_libran
Title: Stars in His Eyes (a set of five drabbles)
Pairing: Aragorn/Arwen
Rating: G
Summary: We are, perhaps, the sum of our past.

Comments

[isha_libran]

Oh, gee, thanks so much, Lindelea! *hugs* I really, really enjoyed this.

I especially liked the image of Arwen being surprised by Arathorn when she first meets him, it's something you don't usually find in LOTRfic.

I also like this bit: Lothlorien beckons, shining green and golden--Arwen doesn't seem at all affected by the deaths of men around her, she's very detached from it all, isn't she?

And then, of course, the contrast to that in the last drabble--yet all beauty fades into the background when she beholds the one who shines upon the hill-- is just beautiful.

And the last line is particularly lovely.

Thanks very much for this, and I hope you have a great Christmas!

[lindelea1]

You're welcome.

I am having a great Christmas, as a matter of fact, with the exception that I forgot to take the roast out of the deep freeze. Um.

But other than that we are having a great time, and feasting upon chocolate instead. They may get so full that they don't even notice the roast is missing, you think?

Anyhow, I don't often write Aragorn or Arwen, unless they happen to be a necessary element of a hobbit-centric story. When I do write them, I always go very slowly and carefully, for I want to get them right!

Glad you liked this.

Hope you are having a great Christmas, yourself. *hugs*

[isha_libran]

feasting upon chocolate instead. They may get so full that they don't even notice the roast is missing, you think?

I certainly wouldn't have. =)

Anyway, I just have a tiny favour to ask--would you mind very much posting this at aragorn_arwen? Only I'd love to archive this there. *looks hopeful*

Thanks so much!

[lindelea1]

Sorry to be so belated in getting back to you--we've been on holiday in the mountains. Lovely skiing and snowball fights and hot chocolate by the fireside.

I'd be happy to post this at aragorn_arwen. It needs a tweak beforehand (I notice that one of the drabbles is a little repetitious), but I'll try to get it done this week.

And thanks so much!

[aprilkat]

Ooh, insight about how it is for an elf to see generations of mortals pass away before her. Makes Arwen's choice even more profound.

I like the use of stars here for both Arwen the Evenstar and for the line of kings - especially Aragorn with the gem on his brow like a star as well as the stars in his eyes.

[lindelea1]

Thank you! Stars just seemed to pop out at me while I was contemplating this one. And you're right--it is fascinating to consider the Elves' perception of the Gift of Men.

[baranduin]

This is brilliant -- spare and beautiful.

[lindelea1]

Thanks. Don't write much of Aragorn and Arwen so I appreciate the good word.

[talullahred]

The last lines made my eyes sting. Beautifully done!

[lindelea1]

Thanks very much!