For Love of Silver Stars by LadyBrooke

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Fanwork Notes

Inspired by the song "Ghost Love Score" by Nightwish (specifically the line "My love in the dark heart of the night") as well as Tolkien Femslash Week's Sappho challenge (specifically the prompt "56. not one girl I think 
             who looks on the light of the sun
                       will ever 
                       have wisdom 
                       like this").

 

Fanwork Information

Summary:

The sun’s dying rays faded over Doriath for the first time, and Lúthien looked at Nimloth. 

Major Characters: Lúthien Tinúviel, Nimloth

Major Relationships:

Genre: Slash/Femslash

Challenges: Just an Old-Fashioned Love Song

Rating: Teens

Warnings: Sexual Content (Mild)

Chapters: 1 Word Count: 300
Posted on 22 July 2017 Updated on 22 July 2017

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Chapter 1

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The sun’s dying rays faded over Doriath for the first time, and Lúthien looked at Nimloth. “My mother does not believe it to be a trick of the dark’s forces.”

“What does she believe it to be?” Nimloth said. “And what do you think it is?”

“She says it is the work of Elbereth, though she has not revealed for what purpose,” Lúthien said. “It is frustrating, to know that she knows how things will go, at least in part, but she will not speak of it to us.”

“I know.” Nimloth reached up and tucked Lúthien’s hair back, still watching the sky. “I wonder if she does not reveal it because of what she knows, so she believes we do not want her knowledge.”

Lúthien shrugged. “I do not know her reasoning. But I am glad that it has disappeared, at least for a time.”

“Did you not like the colors during while it was here? You must admit, your flower crown looked much more vibrant when the light hit it,” Nimloth said.

“You just like being able to see your work better, though even you would have tired of it if it lasted much longer.” Lúthien grabbed Nimloth’s hand and brought it to her lips to kiss. “But no, I am glad for my heart belongs to the silver stars, which I may see better during the night.”

“Mixed with a field of black, so that they seem almost one during your time spent admiring them?” Nimloth raised an eyebrow.

“Perhaps,” Lúthien said. “Would you be opposed?”

Nimloth laughed. “Nay, Princess. You may take me to your bed and do as you wish, so that you may have your mingling.”

Lúthien laughed as well, before dragging her towards the caverns as the moon first arose behind them.  


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How lovely to see Nimloth in an entirely unviolent, unangsty situation! I really enjoyed the tenderness that runs through the whole piece. I also enjoyed their conversation, their speculation about the new light and Melian's motivations in holding things back. But above all, it's the gentleness and reassurance these two share that made me feel very happy while reading this. They deserve it so much!