http://starli-ght.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] starli-ght.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] b2mem2012-03-24 01:12 pm

Little Rituals, by Starlight

B2MeM Challenge: n32 Forth Eorlingas: Dunharrow; March 3019: Destruction of Isengard
Format: Drabble
Genre: Romance/Drama
Rating: K+
Warnings: None
Characters: Dúnhere, FOC
Pairings: Dúnhere/his OC wife
Summary: Little rituals before leaving home

She has dismissed the attendants to fit his armor herself. Théodred's death was a painful reminder that life is fleeting, and she will not let him cleanse Isengard without this last contact.

Armoring a man is, thankfully, a long process, and she takes her time. He is very patient, lets her have her way, but grins when she comes to the mail.

"You forget, Dúnhere, that I have had years to figure the trick. Now, sit."

He obeys, but pulls her down with him.

"Dying for you would be no sacrifice."

"I'd rather you live--"

His kiss silences her protest.

~the end