So Many Ways To See You

A collection of ficlets written for the 50 Passages Challenge on Livejournal, centering around Rúmil. Ratings range from G to NC17

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Claim Two : Glorfindel/Ecthelion [Sort by Prompt - Title]

 

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Claim One: Rúmil
001
002
I am not the master of the law, and cannot set it aside.
003
I suppose you feel that everything has gone off splendidly and according to plan?
004
Our last shortcut through woods nearly ended in disaster.
005
There was something in this tree that I have never seen before.
006
I see shapes of Men and of horses…
007
We believe that we may meet again in a time to come, and perhaps we shall find somewhere a land where can live together and both be content.
008
Do not touch the water!
009
Lights went out in the house and hamlet as they came, and doors were shut, and folk that were afield cried in terror and ran wild like hunted deer.
010
011
The chamber was filled with a soft light; its walls were green and silver and its roof of gold.
012
The passage is blocked behind us now, and there is only one way out…
013
014
He drew a deep breath. Well, I’m back, he said.
015
Did not the lady tell me to beware of them? And now I cannot forget them.
016
So they both lived, delighting in their own devices, and feared no assault, nor wrath, nor any end of their wickedness.
017
The Sun dipped and vanished, and as if at the shuttering of a lamp, black night fell.
018
It’s dangerous, yes it is. It burns, it kills.
019
With hearts strangely lightened they now rested again, but not for long.
020
When he woke up the sky above was dim, not lighter but darker than when they had breakfasted.
021
We shall search the valley from head to foot and peer under every pebble.
022
He picked up his shears and exhibited them as evidence.
023
And sooner or later as he lurked and pried on the borders he would be caught, and taken – for examination.
024
In fact, it is partly about that that I have come to say a last word.
025
026
I will tell you what I know, and leave the reward to you. You may be glad to grant it, when you have heard me.
027
All that is gold does not glitter.
028
Under the shadow of bushes leaning out over the water they halted and drew breath.
029
I have forgotten much that I thought I knew, and learned again much that I had forgotten.
030
This in brief is how I see things at the moment, if you wish to have a piece of my mind as plain as possible.
031
But oft the unbidden guest proves the best company.
032
The days have gone down in the West behind the hills into shadow.
033
That is a very interesting remark. I may have to report that.
034
We are going now to a secret place we have, somewhat less than ten miles from here.
035
036
I do not know what put it into your head, or your heart, to do that.
037
I see strange tales are woven about you.
038
I received you for your safe-keeping, and also to do as I might bid.
039
040
I wish I could carry you. You aren’t fit to walk any further.
041
042
043
My lord, you called me. I come.
044
His grief he will not forget; but it will not darken his heart, it will teach him wisdom.
045
But as for your terms, we reject them utterly.
046
He was naked, lying as if in a swoon on a heap of filthy rags.
047
Where are we? How did I get here?
048
049
They awoke together, hand in hand.
050
051
Alternate: You will be glad to have these safe again.
052
053
Alternate: Then what were you all doing? You were shut up for hours.”
054
Alternate: What was the thing, or were there many of them?
055
Alternate: ____ was snoring at his side long before he himself closed his eyes.
 
 
 
 

The Colour of Love PG
Prompt 001 – ‘I knew I'd want it, if I hadn't got it!’


A Lesson Learned* G
Prompt: 010 - You seem to know a lot. More than is good for you, I guess.
Sometimes things just don’t go your way.

An Unusual Remedy G
Prompt 013 - The dark water boiled, and there was a hideous stench. I claimed Rúmil, of course!


No Way Out*
G
Prompt: 025 - But there is no other way out that I can see or think of.
Sometimes, the hard way is the only way. (Rúmil/?)


Left Behind* PG13
Prompt: 035 - He felt as if the whole dark world was turning upside down.
The aftermath of the battle of Helms Deep.

Be Careful What You Wish For* PG13
Prompt: 039.The fool’s hope has failed.
Lindir gets what he wants... or does he? (Rúmil/Lindir)

A Bundle of Trouble* G
Prompt: 041 – It's not always a misfortune being overlooked!
Two naughty Elflings... (Rúmil and Orophin)

A Pleasant Diversion* PG
Prompt: 042 - Yet I would not have you remain like a beggar at the door.
A guest arrives in Mirkwood. (Rúmil/Thranduil)

Sometimes when it Rains* PG
Prompt: 048 - All right, but there’s room enough for two.
Rúmil and Lindir make their way from Imladris to Lorien.

The Surprise* PG13 Warnings: Implied incest

Prompt: 050 - .I think we had better not move out from here again, until it has gone quite dark.
A surprise goes awry (Rúmil and Orophin)


Covered Up* PG
Prompt: 52 - Alternate - I was awake early this morning, and now it must be nearly noon.
Thranduil is having a problem with his lover.

 

Claim Two: Glorfindel/Ecthelion
001
I knew I'd want it, if I hadn't got it!
002
I am not the master of the law, and cannot set it aside.
003
004
Our last shortcut through woods nearly ended in disaster.
005
There was something in this tree that I have never seen before.
006
I see shapes of Men and of horses…
007
008
Do not touch the water!
009
Lights went out in the house and hamlet as they came, and doors were shut, and folk that were afield cried in terror and ran wild like hunted deer.
010
011
012
The passage is blocked behind us now, and there is only one way out…
013
The dark water boiled, and there was a hideous stench.
014
015
Did not the lady tell me to beware of them? And now I cannot forget them.
016
So they both lived, delighting in their own devices, and feared no assault, nor wrath, nor any end of their wickedness.
017
The Sun dipped and vanished, and as if at the shuttering of a lamp, black night fell.
018
It’s dangerous, yes it is. It burns, it kills.
019
With hearts strangely lightened they now rested again, but not for long.
020
When he woke up the sky above was dim, not lighter but darker than when they had breakfasted.
021
We shall search the valley from head to foot and peer under every pebble.
022
He picked up his shears and exhibited them as evidence.
023
And sooner or later as he lurked and pried on the borders he would be caught, and taken – for examination.
024
In fact, it is partly about that that I have come to say a last word.
025
026
I will tell you what I know, and leave the reward to you. You may be glad to grant it, when you have heard me.
027
All that is gold does not glitter.
028
Under the shadow of bushes leaning out over the water they halted and drew breath.
029
I have forgotten much that I thought I knew, and learned again much that I had forgotten.
030
This in brief is how I see things at the moment, if you wish to have a piece of my mind as plain as possible.
031
032
The days have gone down in the West behind the hills into shadow.
033
That is a very interesting remark. I may have to report that.
034
We are going now to a secret place we have, somewhat less than ten miles from here.
035
036
I do not know what put it into your head, or your heart, to do that.
037
I see strange tales are woven about you.
038
I received you for your safe-keeping, and also to do as I might bid.
039
The fool’s hope has failed.
040
I wish I could carry you. You aren’t fit to walk any further.
041
It’s not always a misfortune being overlooked.
042
Yet I would not have you remain like a beggar at the door.
043
My lord, you called me. I come.
044
His grief he will not forget; but it will not darken his heart, it will teach him wisdom.
045
But as for your terms, we reject them utterly.
046
He was naked, lying as if in a swoon on a heap of filthy rags.
047
Where are we? How did I get here?
048
All right, but there’s room enough for two.
049
They awoke together, hand in hand.
050
I think we had better not move out from here again, until it has gone quite dark.
051
Alternate: You will be glad to have these safe again.
052
I was awake early this morning, and now it must be nearly noon.
053
Alternate: Then what were you all doing? You were shut up for hours.”
054
Alternate: What was the thing, or were there many of them?
055
Alternate: ____ was snoring at his side long before he himself closed his eyes.
 
 
 
 

The Delivery* PG13
Prompt: 003 - I suppose you feel that everything has gone off splendidly and according to plan?

Holding On PG
Prompt: 007 - We believe that we may meet again in a time to come, and perhaps we shall find somewhere a land where can live together and both be content.


Dance with Me
PG13
Prompt: 010 - You seem to know a lot. More than is good for you, I guess.

A Touch of Home* G
Prompt: 011 -The chamber was filled with a soft light; its walls were green and silver and its roof of gold.

Facing the Music* G
Prompt: 014 - He drew a deep breath. “Well, I’m back,” he said.


Duty’s Call* PG
Prompt: 025 - But there is no other way out that I can see or think of.


A Song to Remember* PG
Prompt: 031.But oft the unbidden guest proves the best company.

Touch of Night* PG

Prompt: 035 - He felt as if the whole dark world was turning upside down.
 


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