Kenaz Fiction

Úmarth

Written for lotr_community's February challenge: The Dark Side of Love
Required elements: flow, end, bind, rushes, utmost, aged, rapid, yaw
Summary: The master of doom, by doom mastered.
Word Count: 400


At the utmost end, Túrin saw before him the faces of those he had loved and failed, and knew himself vanquished. He could not claw through the dirt in Taur-na-Fuin and lay himself down beside Beleg’s aged bones, nor lift the stones of Haudh-en-Elleth to fall once more on Finduilas’ grave, nor give himself to the rapid river that had claimed his lover-sister and their unborn son in its relentless flow. No, not for him, the aches of age and glory’s fading memory; nor the hero’s mantle, nor the victor’s crown. All he had sought had eluded him, and all that he had loved he had consigned to dust while he railed, blow after impotent blow, against a fate he could not master.

“I have but one deed left to me,” he whispered to the water and the wind, “and though it be grim work, it be good. Perhaps the best I have yet done.” A smile, brief and sharp, flashed across his face, like the plummeting star that flares bright and then rushes into darkness. Beneath his feet he could feel the earth pitch and yaw as though it knew his mind and revolted.

Gurthang glinted darkly, and he beheld it with eyes unblinking. Its black point beckoned, inveigling him with keen and hungry words: Bind yourself to me, Turambar. To me.

Title: Threnody for the Dispossessed
Author: kenazfiction (kenazfiction@gmail.com)
Betas: Darth Fingon, Oshun, Jael & Erulisse
Pairing: Daeron/Maglor
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: I'm definitely not JRRT.
Summary: When the Valar recall Maglor to Valinor to plead for clemency, it falls to a reluctant rival to find him.

Written for Jaiden, Ardor in August 2009

The request:
A theme of redemption. Talk about The Oath, but don't let the shinies run the story. I'd like for the Fëanorian to have deep regret and remorse and want to begin the long process of making amends. What would he have to do? How hard would that be? The other Elf should want to help, even if he's unwilling at first. Death and rebirth is an option. A Vala can be a side character. Happy (or at least satisfying) ending is a must. Strong, masculine characters and witty dialog are encouraged. Deep affection should develop between the two. At least give me a hot kiss, even if you skim over the smex.

( Part One: Monophony )