Stories of Arda

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• The Day Of The Dragon by TreeHugger

  A dragon has taken up residence in one of the caves near King Thranduil's palace. Legolas and his friends try to enlist some help in getting rid of it, and Galion the Gallant is chosen by the king to be their champion Dragon-Slayer.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 10 August 2003 · Updated 10 August 2003 · Reviews (5)

• From Darkness into Light by jenolas

  Gimli is captured on his way to visit Legolas in Ithilien, but is it really the Dwarf the men want?

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 3 August 2003 · Updated 10 August 2003 · Reviews (4)

• Ship of Grey by jenolas

  Legolas says a final farewell to Aragorn and then with Gimli's aid, builds the ship they will use to sail to Valinor.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 21 July 2003 · Updated 10 August 2003 · Reviews (4)

• Pippin-lad by MarigoldG

  A Companion piece to Merry-lad, by Baylor

  G · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 9 August 2003 · Updated 10 August 2003 · Reviews (5)

• Mother Gamgee by MarigoldG

  Four drabbles about Bell Gamgee, told from Frodo's point of view...

  G · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 9 August 2003 · Updated 10 August 2003 · Reviews (6)

• Resting Places by MarigoldG

  Four drabbles featuring Frodo, Esmeralda, Merry and Sam and how they chose to remember certain loved ones...

  G · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 4 August 2003 · Updated 10 August 2003 · Reviews (8)

• The Making of a Ringbearer I: Adrift by Henna Gamgee

  A look at what Frodo’s life might have been like at Brandy Hall after his parents' deaths, and the events leading up to his adoption by Bilbo. Frodo is a quiet child whose good intentions sometimes get him into trouble. Saradoc and Esmeralda love him like their own, but something is missing from young Frodo’s life. Can a spirited old bachelor turn things around? The first part in my “Making of a Ringbearer” series, which is pre-LOTR.

  G · 11 chapters · Complete · Published 4 August 2003 · Updated 10 August 2003 · Reviews (40)

• Seeing the Forest for the Trees by Lindelea

  Merry and Pippin investigate strange doings in the Old Forest after they return to the Shire. Darker than the usual "Young Steward" story. Extreme angst.

  PG-13 · 7 chapters · Complete · Published 9 August 2003 · Updated 9 August 2003 · Reviews (18)

• The Leap by Lindelea

  In Moria, an old memory returns to haunt Pippin.

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 9 August 2003 · Updated 9 August 2003 · Reviews (4)

• Forever by Lindelea

  A short, sweet story about young Meriadoc Brandybuck and his favourite cousin. [To tell any more in this summary would give too much away...]

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 9 August 2003 · Updated 9 August 2003 · Reviews (7)

• October Quickenings by Budgielover

  The first anniversary of Frodo's wounding on Weathertop arrives, and Sam is not there when he is needed. Takes place after "What Should Not Be Forgotten."

  PG · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 8 August 2003 · Updated 9 August 2003 · Reviews (4)

• An Excellent Vintage by jenolas

  Elrond and Thranduil find themselves in a strange predicament. Their sons offer no assistance and Celeborn is not amused.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 9 August 2003 · Updated 9 August 2003 · Reviews (6)

• Tale-Spinning (Poem) by Budgielover

  A poem in iambic meter celebrating the tradition of tale-spinning. I picture Bilbo in my mind, seated before the children at his Party, giving them the gift of imagination.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 August 2003 · Updated 8 August 2003 · Reviews (1)

• Elf Child by jenolas

  A collection of four vignettes telling of a few moments from a time when Legolas was but an elf child.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 August 2003 · Updated 8 August 2003 · Reviews (5)

• All Evil Things by Budgielover

  As the Fellowship continues its journey through Moria, Merry comes to an awful realization, and sees it proved true before his eyes. Takes place after "Stars in the Dark."

  PG · 5 chapters · Complete · Published 8 August 2003 · Updated 8 August 2003 · Reviews (5)

• Snowball Fight by Budgielover

  A gap-filler of what occured during the Fellowship's doomed attempt upon cruel Caradhras. Takes place after "The Ruin of Men and Elves" and before "Stars in the Dark." Chosen as a "Best Bet" of Week 6 by Marigold, Marigold's Recommendations Page, http://www.geocities.com/baylorsr/marigold.html. (Author is very proud!)

  PG · 18 chapters · Complete · Published 8 August 2003 · Updated 8 August 2003 · Reviews (7)

• The Ruin of Men and Elves by Budgielover

  As the Fellowship begins its journey towards Hollin, they find something dreadful in the ruins that stud the skyline. Takes place after "Recovery in Rivendell" and before "Snowball Fight." Chosen as a Marigold's "Best Bet" for Week 20, http://www.geocities.com/baylorsr/marigold.html!

  PG-13 · 7 chapters · Complete · Published 8 August 2003 · Updated 8 August 2003 · Reviews (5)

• Reunion at Isengard by shirebound

  Merry and Pippin's reaction after Gandalf has come and gone from Isengard. A gentle, lighthearted look at the aftermath of this unexpected reunion.

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 24 July 2003 · Updated 8 August 2003 · Reviews (7)

• Leaving Lórien by shirebound

  The thoughts of each member of the Fellowship as they awaken on their last morning in Lórien. Eight mini-chapters, one per character. Book-canon.

  G · 8 chapters · Complete · Published 8 August 2003 · Updated 8 August 2003 · Reviews (12)

• quel fara by fileg

  A ranger and his dog - the bonds that form between species with different life-spans.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 August 2003 · Updated 8 August 2003 · Reviews (4)