FIC: Memoriam [double drabble]

[splix]

Title: Memoriam [double drabble]
Author: Alex
Fandom: LotR [Return of the King]
Characters: Aragorn, Faramir
Rating: PG-13
Feedback: Is treasured.
Disclaimer: Written for love, not money.
Summary: In war, there is little time to grieve.
Notes: Written for the seans_50 November film challenge.





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Dusk fell swiftly upon Minas Tirith.

Aragorn trudged to the window to gaze at the hollow shells of those who once lived, now strewn across the grasses of Pelennor Fields like so much debris. The coming night softened the ravages of war, but not enough to encourage forgetfulness. Tears of exhaustion and grief stood in his eyes.

Behold your inheritance, Elessar.

Legolas’ hand rested on his shoulder. “Take some rest, Aragorn.”

Aragorn nodded, but hefted his basket and, near stumbling with fatigue, veered toward a curtained alcove. He drew back the curtain and knelt beside the still figure on the bed. Gently, he touched his fingers to the man’s brow. The fever had abated.

The man opened his eyes. “Lord Aragorn.” His voice was a bare whisper.

“You’re healing well, Lord Faramir.”

“You were...with my brother when he died.”

Aragorn tenderly caught Faramir’s upraised hand in his. “I was.” He smiled and drew his fingertips down Faramir’s cheek. “And I promise to tell you all that came to pass. But first you must rest.”

Faramir nodded. “I miss him.” Wearily, he closed his eyes.

Aragorn’s smile dissolved. “As do I.”

Still holding Faramir’s hand, he bowed his head and wept.



End.

Comments

[kittylass.livejournal.com]

*sniffs*

Beautiful. Thinking of Boromir dying is always upsetting. But I like the idea of Aragorn and Faramir grieving together, and maybe being able to share their experiences with each other.

[splix.livejournal.com]

*hug*

Thank you so much. It is upsetting [I welled up writing it - god, I'm weepy lately] but nice to think they might find comfort in their memories, and each other.

[nienor78.livejournal.com]

That was so sad, but beautiful at the same time! Thank you for sharing. *sniffles*

[splix.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you so much. :D

[honscot.livejournal.com]

. . . oh . . .

Pass the tissues, please. *sniff*

[splix.livejournal.com]

Thank you so very much. :)

[mrkinch.livejournal.com]

Beautiful. *weeps* Aragorn and Faramir mourning Boromir is such an incredibly powerful image.

[splix.livejournal.com]

Thank you so very much.

[kimberlite.livejournal.com]

Oh my, I love how your words evoke the horror and sadness of the Pelennor Fields scene (which always makes me cry). Lovely to have Legolas there but not overly intrusive with his support. Faramir asking about Boromir first thing, Aragorn's gentle comfort and then his open grief were just perfect. So much emotion in so few words. Very well done!

[splix.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you, sweetie! *hug* The Pelennor Fields scene always makes me cry too. I'm glad you liked the way the emotions played out. The challenge was ROTK, which of course only has the briefest glimpse of Boromir, so it seemed right to make it a sad piece. Thank you again!

[govi20.livejournal.com]

That's so beautiful and I tell myself I shouldn't cry when at work. Thank you so much for sharing dear.

[splix.livejournal.com]

Oh...*hugs* Thank you so much. I didn't mean to make you cry, but I'm honored you thought it was beautiful. Thank you, as ever, for presenting the challenges that spur the imagination.

[vjezkova.livejournal.com]

So sad and so beautiful...I feel like weeping over Boromir too.
Thank you!

[splix.livejournal.com]

Thank you so very much. The loss of Boromir is so tragic - that's why we need lots of AUs. :)

[vjezkova.livejournal.com]

Absolutely!*beaming at you*

[splix.livejournal.com]

:D

[meb28.livejournal.com]

I agree more AU's. I keep trying to come up with a good one but get mad at myself and delete it. Will keep working on it.

[splix.livejournal.com]

You can never have too many AUs. :)

[noalinnea.livejournal.com]

Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[splix.livejournal.com]

Thank you so very much! :)

[alex-quine.livejournal.com]

This is a very poignant scene, in which it is all too easy to see, after the battle, how the mix of exhaustion, adrenalin and grief overwhelms Aragorn and he breaks, weeping for Boromir, for all those who have fallen and also, perhaps a little, for himself. thanks for posting.

[splix.livejournal.com]

weeping for Boromir, for all those who have fallen and also, perhaps a little, for himself

Yes, yes to all that. Thank you for your lovely feedback, Alex.

[helena-s-renn.livejournal.com]

i don't have any comments beyond what was already said... i welled up, too, especially at the pics, which clarified the scene and the gried even more.

[splix.livejournal.com]

Thank you so, so very much. I like having that treasury of visuals. :)

[meb28.livejournal.com]

I will admit it I teared up. Your words combined with the pictures make a powerful picture of how much Boromir meant to Aragorn and his brother. Thank you for the story. It was very good.

[splix.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much. I'm so glad you found it moving.

[ainu-laire.livejournal.com]

This was absolutely wonderful. And thank you so much for posting that high-rez photo of Aragorn and Faramir- I have been looking for that one in a higher rez for years!

[splix.livejournal.com]

I'm really glad you liked it! Thanks for saying so.

And you're most welcome - I love that picture. :)

[caras-galadhon.livejournal.com]

*siiiigh* Lovely and sad.

[splix.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much.