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He and Diamond were visiting, though Pippin had been disappearing every afternoon, and taking Frodo and Elanor and most other lads and lasses in the neighborhood with him—though why they couldn’t use Pippin’s own pony, Sam couldn’t imagine.
So gathered they were to Bree, what lieutenants who could be spared, from their scattered watches west and east, for their chieftain had returned from his long sojourn in lands godless and mountains strange.
Aragorn returns from the South to tells his tales. Halbarad listens.
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Very sad, but bittersweet. I like the last four lines very much. I also in my Fingon/Maedhros come back again and again, that under other circumstances he would have made a very good king and that Fingon, in fact, believes that strongly and mourns it along with other things Maedhros lost.
Thanks, Oshun!I actually thought those last four lines were kind of cheesy, but I couldn’t think of another way to do it.I agree that, if the circumstances had been right, Maedhros probably would have been an excellent king (and as all I seem to write lately are AUs, I may have to explore that idea further someday).I’m very grateful that you reviewed this story (again!) – it’s nice to get feedback from someone who seems to be as passionate about Maedhros as I am.:D
Your story most certainly belongs to that kind of fiction that always leaves me awed. And it's not only for the fact that I do have a soft spot for Maedhros. (I believe he's one of the most fascinating characters -- and I agree that he would have been a great king.) My hat's off to you for giving us a great, truly moving portrayal of Fingon.
Heart-breaking, sad, and wonderfully written story, and I marvel at its poetic style.
Wow. That’s a lot of very flattering comments... you’ve really made my day.I’d like to say that I, too, “have a soft spot for Maedhros” but that would be a rather drastic understatement.And it’s worth all the time I’ve devoted to him, when I get reviews as lovely as this one.Thank you very much.
I played around a lot with phrasing and word-flow in this story, so I am glad to hear that it worked out.Characterizing in such a short piece can really be a challenge (especially for minor characters like Maglor), as you have to convey so much with so few words... so I’m glad you think I did well with that.Thank you so much for reviewing; there is nothing I love more than knowing that a writer who I respect has enjoyed my work.
Feta, I regret having missed this when you first posted it! I think you did a really nice job with this: with the rather otherworldly feel and, of course, the courage and love (and political intrigue!) that makes the Finwions so fascinating.
What a subtle, sad, and yet sweet AU ficlet! Maedhros may have lost his beauty and his mental stability (although the latter is debatable), but he's kept something far more precious - Fingon's love. The real orcs are those who don't understand the healing power to be found in love.
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