When the Sixth Day Comes by sallysavestheday

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Fanwork Notes

Written for the Dip the Ladle challenge, using the prompt:

Hotter than fire between false friends

Does friendship five days burn;

When the sixth day comes the fire cools,

And ended is all the love.

~ Poetic Edda, "Hovamol," 51 (translated by Henry Adams Bellows)

 

Fanwork Information

Summary:

Fëanor takes a momentary interest in a youthful Fingolfin.

Major Characters:

Major Relationships: Fëanor & Fingolfin

Genre:

Challenges: Dip the Ladle

Rating: Adult

Warnings:

Chapters: 1 Word Count: 616
Posted on 18 July 2023 Updated on 18 July 2023

This fanwork is a work in progress.

Table of Contents

When the Sixth Day Comes

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I really like this! 

"...all the delicate work that Nolofinwë associates with Fëanáro’s pain." What an impactful ending to that list! Fingolfin's sympathy for Fëanor is always so heartbreaking. 

But the way it turned to weapons... Shivers. The symbolism! 

"They are leaflike and eerie in the half-light, simmering with some strange foresight, deadly and calm."

Such strong, eerie mood conveyed by this image. 

Beautiful piece, thank you. 

Ooooh this was beautiful! I love me some Fëanor & Fingolfin angst, and you've captured them so well here! Fëanor's rich, lush world is described with a mouthful - no wonder Fingolfin got all wrapped up in fascination! Really well done!