The Proposal - Linda Hoyland

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

B2MeM Challenge FourWords1 smith, consonance,cradle,mantle
Format: drabble
Genre: romance
Rating: G
Warnings: none
Characters: Fëanor /Nerdanel
Pairings: none
Summary: Nerdanel has a suitor
These characters all belong to the estate of J.R.R. Tolkien. This story was written for pleasure and not for financial gain.


Nerdanel was never happier than when she could cast aside embroidered gown and velvet mantle for the simple garb of a smith. She loved the bright flames of the forge and the consonance of the hammer upon the anvil.

Fëanor often found reason to tarry in her smithy, his eyes hungrily watching her every move. She wondered at this, but said nothing.

One day he took her hand. “Tell me, my lady, have you ever thought of crafting a cradle?”

“Why do you ask?”

“Because we would require one for our children if you would consent to be my wife.”

A/n, I fear I know very little about Fëanor and Nerdanel and have never tried to write them before. Do please tell me if I have made any mistakes.

Comments

[huinare.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure if all that much is actually said of them together...I believe Nerdanel is said to be a sculptor, but I don't see any reason she couldn't know about smithying as well (experts feel free correct me if I've erred here).

In any case, the first line rings very true to me. Nerdanel certainly never struck me as one who enjoyed being ladylike.

..the consonance of the hammer..
Nice!

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I'm pleased this worked for you.