For the First Time in Forever by quillingmesoftly
Fanwork Notes
This story was started with one thought in mind. What if you took the crack theory that Tom Bombadil is actually Maglor, and treated it dead seriously? This ended up being the result. I hope you enjoy.
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Summary:
S.A. 583. The one where Maglor dares to hope again, and the river-daughter leaves her nest. Featuring: Ossë, Uinen, the Baranduin, the Men of the Minhiriath, and Eriador Avari.
Or, Tom Bombadil and Goldberry, before they became Tom Bombadil and Goldberry.
Major Characters: Goldberry, Maglor
Major Relationships:
Genre: Humor
Challenges:
Rating: Teens
Warnings: Expletive Language
Chapters: 21 Word Count: 80, 358 Posted on 11 November 2018 Updated on 3 February 2019 This fanwork is complete.
Table of Contents
An unexpected meeting.
In which we learn a little more about the state of the world and Goldberry, and Maglor is not even a little bit charmed. Really.
Maglor returns to the beach, along with Goldberry.
Neniel is comforted, and Maglor is challenged.
In which Maglor is introduced to Goldberry's parents.
Neniel plays matchmaker, and Maglor is along for the ride.
Maglor tells the story. It's a little different from the Noldolantë.
Neniel's thoughts in the wake of Maglor's revelations.
In which things do not go back to normal, a hurting Neniel hurts Maglor, and Ossë continues to be surprisingly wise.
We have a change of scene, and our heroine reveals some unexpected talents.
Neniel makes a decision, and Maglor goes into denial.
In which Maglor panics and Neniel teaches about forestry.
Long conversations, little movement, and Maglor and Neniel have a good day.
That's it. That's the chapter.
In which I indulge in world building, Neniel gets a reunion, and Maglor is puzzled.
So. Much. Kindi. Stuff. Or, the one where Maglor fries spiders, is grilled on events since Cuiviénen, and discovers something interesting about his host.
In which Maglor is supportive, and Neniel has a crisis of confidence, confides a secret, and finds a way.
In which Neniel is depressed, Maglor frets, gifts are exchanged, and the Kindi celebrate the winter solstice. Warnings for a second-hand account of seasonal depression and profanity.
In which Maglor survives a long-overdue conversation and Neniel tallies supplies.
Exactly what it says on the tin.
In which Neniel meets Ereinion Gil-galad and goes into culture shock. Meanwhile, Maglor is definitely not moping.
In which Elrond gets a hug, Maglor is teased, and we get a glimpse of the Kindi in Mithlond.
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