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• Farewell by Lily Dragonquill

  COMPLETE - A few nights after his parents' death Frodo reflects over his feelings. - This story is a short sequel to A Light from the Shadow Shall Spring, but I think it can also stand on its own.

  PG · 1 chapter · 2,077 words · Complete · Published 5 July 2004 · Updated 5 July 2004 · Reviews (2)

• Keeping Up by melilot hill

  During a visit from his family nine year old Merry learns an important lesson that even grownups have trouble coming to terms with. Features Merry, Pimmie, Esmeralda, Paladin and (a very messy) one year old Pippin. Written for Marigold's challenge #6

  G · 1 chapter · 1,961 words · Complete · Published 5 July 2004 · Updated 5 July 2004 · Reviews (1)

• The Wrong Path by White Wolf

  After apparently taking a wrong turn in a mysterious forest, something happens to Legolas. Aragorn doesn't know what's wrong or what to do, so he takes the elf to his father in Rivendell, however, Elrond has no answers either.

  PG-13 · 61 chapters · 162,722 words · Complete · Published 18 November 2003 · Updated 5 July 2004 · Reviews (274)

• Adrah's Eyes by flick

  Tolkien makes it clear that Boromir never married, but I couldn't resist thinking about what kind of father he might have made. AU, but woven into canon as much as possible.

  PG-13 · 3 chapters · 7,396 words · Complete · Published 5 July 2004 · Updated 5 July 2004 · Reviews (9)

• Brothers of the Heart by Anso the Hobbit

  Pippin celebrates his 5th birthday and gives Merry two very special gifts

  G · 1 chapter · 795 words · Complete · Published 5 July 2004 · Updated 5 July 2004 · Reviews (1)

• Darkness Falls by flick

  A sestina on the death of Boromir. Inspired by both book-verse and movie-verse.

  G · 1 chapter · 449 words · Complete · Published 5 July 2004 · Updated 5 July 2004 · Reviews (3)

• It's All Relative by GamgeeFest

  Merry attempts to explain hobbit family trees to Boromir.

  G · 1 chapter · 1,658 words · Complete · Published 4 July 2004 · Updated 5 July 2004 · Reviews (14)

• Many Happy Returns by Grey Wonderer

  While Merry is recovering from an injury, he and others remember some birthday celebrations past and share a few laughs.

  G · 15 chapters · 30,741 words · Complete · Published 19 June 2004 · Updated 5 July 2004 · Reviews (105)

• Kingly Gifts by Dreamflower

  Summary: Aragorn and Éomer consider how to reward their hobbits. Written for Marigold’s Challenge #6

  G · 3 chapters · 10,158 words · Complete · Published 4 July 2004 · Updated 5 July 2004 · Reviews (21)

• Some Sort of Reality by Sphinx

  Amidst coffee, noise, people and immortality, Celeborn, Daeron and Maglor risk conversation. Technically AU. For Marnie and Erin's Daughter.

  G · 1 chapter · 4,076 words · Complete · Published 3 July 2004 · Updated 5 July 2004 · Reviews (6)

• Freedom From Fear by Fionnabhair Nic Aillil

  Éowyn's life as a child and young woman in Rohan, describing what drove her to become the ice-cold Shieldmaiden. Stretching from the death of Théodwyn and Éomund to the end of the War of the Ring, and including Boromir, Aragorn, Hama, Elfhelm, Elladan and Elrohir and many others. Mainly novel canon, with a brief diversion into movie canon.

  PG · 25 chapters · 49,547 words · Complete · Published 8 February 2004 · Updated 4 July 2004 · Reviews (23)

• In Umbar, at the docks by Werecat

  In Umbar, at the docks, looks can be deceiving. A tale of beggars, queens and cats. Sort of sequel to "Nine Lives" but stands well on its own.

  PG · 1 chapter · 1,277 words · Complete · Published 4 July 2004 · Updated 4 July 2004 · Reviews (1)

• Maeglin's Sonnets by Nerdanel

  These are sonnets by Maeglin to Idril which reflect his change over the years, from when he first comes to Gondolin, until the time when he is being tormented by Morgoth, and Gondolin's destruction has come.

  PG · 4 chapters · 452 words · Complete · Published 3 July 2004 · Updated 3 July 2004 · Reviews (4)

• Stars in Their Eyes by jenolas

  Legolas briefly recalls a childhood memory as he and Aragorn stand watch together.

  G · 1 chapter · 1,072 words · Complete · Published 3 July 2004 · Updated 3 July 2004 · Reviews (10)

• Merry Meetings by Pipspebble

  When the Winter Sickness strikes the Grand Smials, Merry is summoned from Buckland to care for sick Pippin

  G · 1 chapter · 685 words · Complete · Published 3 July 2004 · Updated 3 July 2004 · Reviews (0)

• By All the Signs by Tialys

  Archeologists discover the graves of Meriadoc and Peregrin and call in an unusual historian to elaborate on their identities. Written for Marigold’s Challenge #6.

  G · 1 chapter · 1,184 words · Complete · Published 2 July 2004 · Updated 2 July 2004 · Reviews (4)

• Laer by Alassiel

  How would it be to encounter one of the Eldar without sight? This tale was written to answer that question--and because I greatly admire this particular Elda and have long pondered what it would have been like to hear his song in the night.

  G · 1 chapter · 4,268 words · Complete · Published 2 July 2004 · Updated 2 July 2004 · Reviews (11)

• Sword Play by Lindelea

  Faramir Took teaches Goldi a lesson--or is it the other way around?

  G · 1 chapter · 4,043 words · Complete · Published 2 July 2004 · Updated 2 July 2004 · Reviews (6)

• Passages by flick

  A vignette on the passing of the nine, written as a birthday gift for Avon.

  G · 1 chapter · 976 words · Complete · Published 2 July 2004 · Updated 2 July 2004 · Reviews (2)

• One Evening by Iorhael

  One evening Sam came into the study and found his master looking very strange. He was very pale and his eyes seemed to see things far away. - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

  G · 1 chapter · 570 words · Complete · Published 2 July 2004 · Updated 2 July 2004 · Reviews (1)