Jay of Lasgalen
I've been a Tolkien fan since I was about 14 (many years ago now!) and have to confess that Legolas was always my favourite character. However since I've been writing fanfiction, Elladan and Elrohir seem to have taken his place - though I still write about Legolas and good!Thranduil at times. I hate stories where he is evil and abusive, and always write him as a loving father or husband. I used to re-read the books about once a year, but that stopped a few years ago, mainly due to time constraints. The films rekindled my interest, and confirmed my opinion that Legolas is still the best! However, I was bitterly disappointed that PJ left Elladan and Elrohir out of the films. They, or Legolas (or all three) feature in all my stories. I'm English, and live in Devon. I'm married, with two children (23 & 21), one dog and one cat. I've finally compiled a chronological list of my stories. Here they are, not in the order in which I wrote them, but in the order they are set. Starlight On Leaves Two By Two The First Star Of Midwinter Lazing On A Sunny Afternoon Of Balrogs And Battles In The Pits Of Utumno A King's Promise Telparian A Journey Of Discovery With Friends Like These Mid Winter's Eve Confusion Mid Winter Gifts Memory of Darkness The Picnic The Search Night on A Bare Mountain A Midsummer Night's Dream Along Came A Spider Nine Lives Strange Tales, Or Myths And Misconceptions Star Gazing A Short Rest High Flight Beyond The Dimrill Gate Shadows Over Lasgalen Interlude In Imladris Going On A Bear Hunt A Lesser Treason Burying The Hatchet A Few Leaves In The Forest Alas For The Wailing Of The Gulls Letter From Elladan Till Death Us Do Part (AU) To The Ends Of Middle Earth (AU) (AU means a story does not fit into my own universe of stories, because it deals with the death of a character who should survive) Jay's Drabbles range across the entire history of Middle-Earth, so don't fit into the timeline. I also write occasional slash, but don't post it here - e-mail me if you're interested. Please also e-mail me if you have a question or comment that won't go in a review - but if you do, please put the story title (or something LOTR-related) in the subject line - otherwise it will probably go to my junk mail,and get deleted!
Stories (77)
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A Series Of Culinary Disasters
(Retitled) When Bilbo settled in Imladris in 3002, he brought a family heirloom with him - his mother's recipe book. He prepares a few special dishes for the elves to thank them for their hospitality, but despite his best intentions it results in a series of culinary disasters. A series of drabbles written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Ailments' challenge. Haggis: Bilbo prepares his mother's favourite dish. In honour of Burns Night here in the UK!
G · 5 chapters · In progress · Published 23 March 2013 · Updated 25 January 2014 · Reviews (30)
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Nursery Crimes
Erestor tells the twins another nursery rhyme, but Glorfindel gets there first again ...
G · 3 chapters · In progress · Published 28 May 2012 · Updated 3 April 2013 · Reviews (25)
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Jay's Drabblets II
Mostly drabbles but a few doubles, all from various prompts and sources. New: When Bilbo settled in Imladris in TA 3002 he brought a family heirloom with him – Belladonna’s recipe book. A series of drabbles written for the Tolkien Weekly ‘Ailments’ challenge.
G · 24 chapters · In progress · Published 28 January 2008 · Updated 6 March 2013 · Reviews (184)
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Pony Tales - Tales From the Prancing Pony
Aragorn and his brothers have passed through Bree many times, and the old inn could tell many tales if its walls could talk. This is a collection of drabbles, double drabbles and short stories which all take place at the Prancing Pony.
G · 2 chapters · In progress · Published 19 April 2012 · Updated 4 May 2012 · Reviews (10)
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Stopping By Woods
A short ghost story for Halloween. Elladan, Elrohir and Estel spend a dismal autumn evening sharing tales with a travelling elf from Gildor's company. Many thanks to Curious Wombat and Just Ann Now for betaing!
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 November 2011 · Updated 2 November 2011 · Reviews (11)
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Homecomings
Over the years, Elladan and Elrohir have returned home to Imladris from their travels on many different occasions. However some homecomings have been more memorable than others. A drabble series written for a Tolkien Weekly challenge, now complete.
G · 6 chapters · Complete · Published 7 October 2011 · Updated 26 October 2011 · Reviews (16)
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The Cloths Of Heaven
Elladan and Elrohir make their first visit to Ithilien to see the new colony Legolas has created. In the settlement Elrohir encounters an old friend. Many thanks to Curious Wombat for the beta!!
G · 1 chapter · In progress · Published 10 September 2011 · Updated 10 September 2011 · Reviews (7)
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The Healer's Path
A series of drabbles following Estel's journey to becoming a healer. Written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Tangled Web' challenge. Characters: Estel and Elrohir
G · 6 chapters · Complete · Published 10 April 2011 · Updated 10 April 2011 · Reviews (6)
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Water, Water, Everywhere ...
A series of drabbles written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Water' challenge.
G · 6 chapters · Complete · Published 27 March 2011 · Updated 27 March 2011 · Reviews (30)
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An Autumn Journey
September/October 3018: Elladan and Elrohir seek information after news from the Shire. A story told in a series of six drabbles for the 'Harvest' challenge on the Tolkien Weekly site.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 14 May 2010 · Updated 14 May 2010 · Reviews (7)
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Rainbow Drabbles
A series of drabbles reflecting scenes from the War of the Ring, each prompted by a colour of the rainbow. Posted in chronological order rather than by prompt, as they make more sense that way. Written for the Tolkien Weekly Rainbow challenge.
G · 8 chapters · Complete · Published 13 August 2009 · Updated 3 September 2009 · Reviews (25)
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On The Eve Of Battle
On the eve of the battle before the Black Gate, Elladan and Elrohir are in a sombre mood. Written for the ALEC 'Last Words' challenge.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 27 June 2009 · Updated 27 June 2009 · Reviews (10)
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Beyond The Dimrill Gate
‘But when Estel was only twenty years of age, it chanced that he returned to Rivendell after great deeds in the company of the sons of Elrond …’ Epilogue: 'A Son Of Two Fathers'. Elrond has revealed Estel's true identity, and Elrohir reveals a lingering nightmare from his journey through Moria. As always, many thanks to Aglarien for the beta.
G · 15 chapters · Complete · Published 1 May 2006 · Updated 23 May 2009 · Reviews (224)
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Till Death Us Do Part
Epilogue: Where Time Has No Meaning Curiouswombat requested a story set at some stage after the end of this tale. Elrohir talks with Námo and faces a choice. (Warning: character death and angst)
PG-13 · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 1 May 2005 · Updated 10 May 2009 · Reviews (27)
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Oft Hope Is Born, When All Is Forlorn
March 14, 3019: Aragorn has captured the fleet at Pelargir, but it is becalmed until a fresh wind blows from the sea - with a little help from one of the sons of Elrond. A pair of double drabbles for Elena Tiriel.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 13 March 2009 · Updated 13 March 2009 · Reviews (7)
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With Friends Like These
The story is a series of misadventures chronicling the early, 'teenage' years of Elladan, Elrohir and Legolas. Action, humour and angst. This series starts in TA 147. Elladan and Elrohir are seventeen, Legolas is twelve. I have made one very small departure from canon, and moved Arwen’s birth forward by 100 years. This was necessary so the four can grow up together in the course of the story.
G · 33 chapters · Complete · Published 5 December 2003 · Updated 7 March 2009 · Reviews (144)
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Shelter From The Storm
Elrohir finds unexpected sanctuary when he is separated from the patrol he is riding with and becomes lost in a blizzard. A ghost story for winter, written for the 'A Long Expected Contest' challenge.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 December 2008 · Updated 2 December 2008 · Reviews (15)
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Glorfindel of Gondolin
While cleaning the library of Imladris, Elrohir makes an interesting discovery.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 22 November 2008 · Updated 22 November 2008 · Reviews (18)
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Letters
A series of letters written for the 10 Letters challenge. All the letters are from Elrohir (you had to ask?) to different characters and sparked by different prompts. Imladris, 2509: Elrohir writes to Taniquel with plans for the future that may never be fulfilled.
G · 9 chapters · In progress · Published 27 November 2007 · Updated 14 November 2008 · Reviews (59)
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Jumping To Conclusions
Elrond's peaceful afternoon is shattered when his sons decide to play a new game based on a story they heard the night before. And as usual, Glorfindel gets the blame.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 6 October 2008 · Updated 6 October 2008 · Reviews (9)
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Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow ...
Elrohir endures his father's treatment as he recovers from a fall off the stable roof - and gets unexpected support from Elladan. Dedicated to the real Elrohir on my flist, who has undergone surgery. He's trying to persuade Elladan to shave his head in sympathy ...
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 17 September 2008 · Updated 17 September 2008 · Reviews (9)
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Wedding Woes
The message was simple and straightforward, if rather brief: ‘I have news. Meet me at the Prancing Pony in Bree before the next full moon. Arathorn.’ For Bodkin's birthday - a little late, I'm afraid!
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 August 2008 · Updated 11 August 2008 · Reviews (16)
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First Impressions
Written for the 'First Impressions' challenge at TripleDogDare. A series of five drabbles from different points of view, sharing their first impressions of Elladan and Elrohir.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 18 July 2008 · Updated 18 July 2008 · Reviews (9)
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Fording The Greyflood
I wandered by roads forgotten, seeking the house of Elrond, of which many had heard but few knew where it lay. Boromir's journey to Imladris is long and wearisome, and not without incident.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 June 2008 · Updated 25 June 2008 · Reviews (8)
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The Road Not Taken
Elladan agonises over the choice of the Peredhel between mortality and immortality - but haunted by a prophetic dream, he fears he has left his decision too late. A companion piece to Elrohir's letter on the same subject, which I've reposted at the end.
G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 16 April 2008 · Updated 16 April 2008 · Reviews (13)
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The Legend Of The Grey Riders
After the funeral of Théoden, Elladan and Elrohir learn of an ancient legend to which they hold the key. But are some mysteries best left unsolved? A birthday ficlet for Elena Tiriel.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 14 March 2008 · Updated 14 March 2008 · Reviews (20)
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Celebrían's Special Day
A short story to celebrate Mother's Day tomorrow in the UK. Celebrían also has a special day, and Elladan and Elrohir plan a surprise for her - a greater surprise than they realise. Rating is for hinted at marital activities.
PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 1 March 2008 · Updated 1 March 2008 · Reviews (9)
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The Librarian
At times Thranduil finds it hard to bring up a lively, imaginative child on his own. A fluffy one-shot, written for Dot's birthday.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 February 2008 · Updated 25 February 2008 · Reviews (20)
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A Time To Embrace
Just over a year ago, a challenge was issued by the Royal Mirkwood group to write a story based on a quote from Ecclesiastes. I chose the phrase 'A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing,' wrote the first part, and then forgot about it. Here, at last, is the completed story - two short scenes with Thranduil and Legolas, set many years apart.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 20 February 2008 · Updated 20 February 2008 · Reviews (12)
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Night On A Bare Mountain
While travelling home across the Misty Mountains, Elrohir encounters unexpectedly severe weather. Injured and alone, he discovers just how strong his link with Elladan is. Chapter Six: 'Questions And Answers', plus Epilogue.
G · 6 chapters · Complete · Published 12 January 2007 · Updated 5 February 2008 · Reviews (75)
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Jay's Drabblets
A collection of drabbles, covering a range of eras and characters, in response to various challenges, birthday requests and random plot bunnies. 'A Large, Bold Hand' - ‘[Ori] could write well and speedily, and often used the Elvish characters’ – Gimli, in ‘The Bridge Of Khazad-Dûm’. An explanation of how Ori came to learn Elvish writing.
G · 100 chapters · In progress · Published 26 March 2004 · Updated 16 January 2008 · Reviews (663)
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Thoughts From Home
Elrond passes a lonely Midwinter without those he loves - but there is always hope for the future, and a wish on the Midwinter star comes true. A sequel to Far From Home.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 January 2008 · Updated 8 January 2008 · Reviews (10)
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Far From Home
This is an extended version of a drabble of the same name, because I felt the story needed more depth. Trapped by a blizzard, Elladan and Elrohir face a bleak, lonely Midwinter far from home - and they begin to question their priorities. Thoughts From Home is a sequel to this story.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 21 December 2007 · Updated 21 December 2007 · Reviews (7)
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The Rider - Finding Trouble
Way back in April, I succumbed to a new challenge ... This is a story written for the Fanfic Tumble, where several authors each wrote a chapter for a series of stories. This is one of the results - I wrote the first and final chapters; others (Eveningrainfall, Lin4Gondor, Nautika3, Lady Branwyn & Imaginingma) wrote the others. An explanation of this madness can be found here
G · 8 chapters · Complete · Published 19 October 2007 · Updated 19 October 2007 · Reviews (10)
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Wedding Nerves
A story written for a birthday request. It was supposed to be a drabble, but it grew! It shows Aragorn as King, on the brink of his wedding to Arwen. Elladan and Elrohir - of course - make their presence felt.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 September 2007 · Updated 11 September 2007 · Reviews (16)
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The Price Of Being Peredhil
The Valar's gift to the Peredhil of the choice between mortality and immortality comes at a high price. An elf says farewell to his brother and twin.
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 28 August 2007 · Updated 28 August 2007 · Reviews (18)
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Watching The Sunrise
On midsummer's day, Elrohir tries to persuade Elladan to wake up early.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 22 August 2007 · Updated 22 August 2007 · Reviews (10)
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Balrog's Balls!
Just where did Elrohir learn that unfortunate expression? It's all Glorfindel's fault, of course ... A (belated) birthday ficlet for Bodkin.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 13 August 2007 · Updated 13 August 2007 · Reviews (20)
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The Best Begetting Day Ever
Elladan and Elrohir celebrate their begetting day, and an unexpected visitor returns. For Nilmandra's birthday, but a little late I'm afraid. Elladan, Elrohir, Glorfindel, Elrond & Celebrían.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 June 2007 · Updated 25 June 2007 · Reviews (11)
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The Treasure Hunt
Elladan and Elrohir are bored and lonely while their parents are away in Lothlórien. They need a diversion ... For Dot's birthday.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 24 February 2007 · Updated 24 February 2007 · Reviews (19)
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The First Star Of Mid Winter
Elrond and his family prepare to celebrate the Mid Winter festival in Imladris. A short story for Christmas - with an elvish twist.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 14 December 2006 · Updated 14 December 2006 · Reviews (8)
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Promises To Keep
A melancholy Thranduil has a strange encounter in the woods of Lasgalen. Written for the Royal Mirkwood group's challenge to write an elvish ghost story for Halloween.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 29 October 2006 · Updated 29 October 2006 · Reviews (10)
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The Orc Trap
Glorfindel discovers Elladan and Elrohir plotting to build an orc trap.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 5 October 2006 · Updated 5 October 2006 · Reviews (14)
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A Narrow Escape
He gasped as he hit the icy water, choking on a mouthful of liquid fire, and pain shot through him as he fell against the half-submerged rocks. There was a blinding flash as his head struck one of the boulders, and then he plunged into darkness. Elladan is injured while travelling alone in a remote corner of Imladris.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 18 August 2006 · Updated 18 August 2006 · Reviews (7)
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A Crown Of Woodland Flowers
The Elvenking in The Hobbit wore a crown of leaves and woodland flowers. But what is the story behind the origin of Thranduil's crown? Set in the first year of the Third Age. A belated birthday gift for Daw the Minstrel, and an early one for Bodkin!
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 29 July 2006 · Updated 29 July 2006 · Reviews (12)
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Flet Building
Elladan and Elrohir try to build a flet like those they saw in Lórien - but their plans are a little ambitious.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 17 May 2006 · Updated 17 May 2006 · Reviews (18)
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Lazing on A Sunny Afternoon
Celebrían plans a quiet afternoon alone, but her plans are thwarted. Elfling fluff with Celebrían, Elladan and Elrohir.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 17 April 2006 · Updated 17 April 2006 · Reviews (14)
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
When Elladan has a horrific vision of death and disaster, he struggles to learn more, and prevent the tragedy he foresees. Chapter Six: 'Die Another Day'. Elladan is angered by Elrohir's reckless actions. Story now complete.
G · 6 chapters · Complete · Published 9 January 2006 · Updated 11 April 2006 · Reviews (78)
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In The Pits Of Utumno
An elven warrior faces his most deadly quest - to steal into the realm of Melkor to rescue a captured companion. For the 50 Passages challenge, Prompt #46: 'He was naked, lying as if in a swoon on a heap of filthy rags.'
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 3 April 2006 · Updated 3 April 2006 · Reviews (19)
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Strange tales, Or Myths And Misconceptions
For a young ranger, dreams and legends spring to life out of the grass when he meets two who are the subjects of much mystery. A light-hearted ficlet written for the '50 Passages' challenge, from prompt 37, 'I see strange tales are woven about you.'
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 15 March 2006 · Updated 15 March 2006 · Reviews (15)