Homely Hope - by Elwen of the Hidden Valley

[elwendell]

B2MeM Prompt:B12 (Living Quarters) Card:Rivendell Number:160
Format:drabble
Genre:gen
Rating:gen
Warnings:none
Characters:Aragorn
Pairings:none
Creator’s Notes (optional):
Summary:Aragorn reminds himself what he's fighting for



HOMELY HOPE

Over thousands of years the Last Homely House was expanded and redesigned many times. Estel had been an inquisitive child, but even grown Aragorn could still be surprised by some new corner. The quarters of Bilbo Baggins were just such. Cosy as any smial and opening onto a small garden, it suited perfectly.

Whenever Aragorn returned to Imladris, he would seek out the frail gentlehobbit. Sharing a pipe before the hearth, they spoke not of dragons, but of parties, growing vegetables, and the laughter of simple folk.

If Rivendell was pale, enduring starlight, the Shire was all sunbeams and hope.

END

Comments

[lindahoyland]

This was lovely.

[elwendell]

Thank you. :D

[senalishia]

I never thought of it that way, but you're exactly right. Bilbo couldn't help but bring the spirit of the Shire with him.

[elwendell]

I'd like to hope so.

[shirebound]

*loves* This is one of your best yet.

[elwendell]

Thank you!

[erulissedances]

The Shire is the good earth of Middle-earth. It's good to be reminded of this.

- Erulisse (one L)

[elwendell]

It is the small area of sunlight left in Middle earth.