Drabble: In the Shadows

[ribby.livejournal.com]

Title: In the Shadows
Author: Kris
Characters: Aragorn, Boromir
Rating: G
Disclaimer: Not mine, no money made off this.
Author's notes: This started as a bridge for a slightly longer piece (which I may post later), but worked itself into a nice stand-alone drabble.



Aragorn knew of the tavern and Boromir's remembrance. He'd be a poor king if he didn't--and an even poorer Lord to his fallen captain.

The first year, he'd been newly crowned, and his kingdom still chaotic.

The second year, Arwen was with her father, so he grieved alone. He drank first to remember and then to forget--and that was not something he wished to share.

This year, though--he owes it to his men, to himself, but especially to Boromir. So he is here, in the shadows, waiting for the right moment. And he is no longer afraid.

Comments

[seleneheart]

So he is here, in the shadows, waiting for the right moment. And he is no longer afraid.

Wonderful image, especially calls to mind his appearance in the Prancing Pony. He is very good at skulking, will he come out and play?

[ribby.livejournal.com]

especially calls to mind his appearance in the Prancing Pony.

*does happy dance* Yes! It worked! Exactly what I hoped would happen. *grin* And yes, when I post the longer piece (which will probably be tomorrow), he'll come out and play. Glad you liked it!

~Kris

[seleneheart]

I decided to make a recipe from the chocolate book you sent for the dreaded Halloween party with my ex and Barbie. At least I will eat well! *g*

*hugs tightly*
Rae

[aesc.livejournal.com]

He drank first to remember and then to forget...

I think I heard this is a song somewhere *grin*

Absolutely lovely, as always! The resonances of a relationship even after one is gone...

[ribby.livejournal.com]

Oh, quite likely it was the one I had in my head when I wrote this... *snerk*

So glad you liked it! And yes, it's amazing how much remains from a relationship, no matter how brief.

~Kris

[undonne.livejournal.com]

Loved it, and agree with seleneheart that it linked beautifully with the scene in the Prancing Pony. And, no matter what Others have said elsewhere in the journal ;), there can never be too much maundering over... um.. remembering... Boromir.

[ribby.livejournal.com]

Thank you--glad you liked it! And I'm glad it linked to the Prancing Pony... that was my intention, but I'm never sure whether intention translates into words.

And of course there's never too much remembering... there's a lot of Boromir to remember. *sniggers*

~Kris

[shebit.livejournal.com]

I'm sure the men will be happy to have him join them.

I like the idea that he's afraid to show his grief - to show any sign of weekness in front of his people.

[ribby.livejournal.com]

Glad you liked it! I see him as still a little nervous of his place and his role--hence the Strider-style lurking in the shadows.

~Kris