Set Fire to the Stars by sian22

Fanwork Notes

This is a story set in my Fourth Age Ithilien universe, and though it is not necessary to have read previous ones a few details might help.  It is set in Legolas' settlement of Eryn Ithilien in FA 43 when Theomund, Faramir and Eowyn's youngest son, is 37.  Trained as a healer in Minas Tirith and Rivendell, he has a congenital, progressive neuromuscular disease.  I wanted to give more representation to disability in Tolkien's world and two previous stories introduce, in part, the challenge he faces to be 'normal'.   'A Quiet Drift of Petals' and 'Welcome to Rivendell' feature him as a child; 'Winter's Balm'  shows Theomund and Thalon together much later, at the end of Faramir's life. So in a way you can consider this a prequel to that story.   It is very much a slow burn and dance back and forth, but I promise they will figure it out eventually! 

Fanwork Information

Summary: Théomund, Prince of Ithilien, has spent his life building a strong defense, caging his heart and coping with more challenges than most; always afraid to let another come in too close.  Thalon, Legolas’ second-in-command, has seen Ages more, yet he too has resigned himself to being alone.  One day, fate brings them together in a way neither can expect.  What the fëa wants cannot be denied, yet courage, even for a warrior, is a difficult thing to muster. Major Characters: Legolas Greenleaf, Original Character(s), Original Male Character(s) Major Relationships: Genre: Hurt/Comfort, Romance, Slash/Femslash Challenges: Rating: Teens Warnings: Sexual Content (Mild)
Chapters: 1	Word Count: 344
Posted on 8 April 2019	Updated on 8 April 2019
This fanwork is a work in progress.