Awakening - by Elwen

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B2MeM Challenge: Bingo – Beasts - O75 –Bee
Format: Drabble
Genre: Gen
Rating: Gen
Warnings: n/a
Characters: Legolas
Pairings: n/a
Creators' Notes (optional): n/a
Summary: Legolas helps to watch as Frodo recovers in Ithilien




It was not the ruin but the silence that made Legolas uneasy upon arrival in Ithilien. He supposed there were birds and insects, or how would flowers multiply and berries ripen? They must have learned to draw no unwanted attention.

Now he listened as a blackbird sang out the borders of its territory and sparrows squabbled in the hawthorn. Grasshopper chirped near his right foot and in unseen pool a trout splashed.

An inquisitive bee landed for a moment upon Frodo’s cheek and dark lashes quivered.

“Gandalf?”

“I see it. Go and tell our new King that the Ringbearer awakens.”

END

Comments

[kayleelupin.livejournal.com]

Oh, I REALLY love this! :D I do hope Frodo's not allergic to bees....

Kaylee!!

[elwenlj.livejournal.com]

Nah . . . only spiders. ;)

[febobe.livejournal.com]

*melts*

And I must say I adore your new icon. :)

*hugs*

[elwenlj.livejournal.com]

I thought you would like this one. And yes, that image goes with those words for me.

[shirebound]

I like the idea of all these people keeping watch, and the things capturing Legolas' attention.

[elwenlj.livejournal.com]

They had to wait a long time. I can imagine minds straying a little. :)

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

It was not the ruin but the silence that made Legolas uneasy upon arrival in Ithilien.

How very true that must be - I had never really thought of it, but will remember if I write about that period in Ithilien.

[elwenlj.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I imagined nature hiding away.

[engarian.livejournal.com]

I'm sure that the beasts in war-torn areas either leave or develop stealth. Very astute!

- Erulisse (one L)

[elwenlj.livejournal.com]

Thank You! I'm happy to say it's a theory I've never had to put to the test.

[mews1945.livejournal.com]

I love the gentle pace of this, and the little signs of awakening life in Ithilien.

[elwenlj.livejournal.com]

Tiny signs that the world will recover. :)

[addie71.livejournal.com]

Lovely. :)

[elwenlj.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :)

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

I love the idea that both nature and Frodo are awakening at the same time.

[elwenlj.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :)