A birthday drabble

[altariel]

As the country of my birth quietly enjoys a constitutional crisis, a (slightly early) birthday drabble for Dwimordene, who asked for "the turning point that never (quite) was".

The Age of Men

Then Faramir spoke, and in a clear voice said, “Behold! one has come to claim the kingship again at last! Shall he be king and enter into the city and dwell there?” And all the people with one voice cried, Nay. And Aragorn returned the crown to its casket, for it was no longer needed.

Thus began the Fourth Age, the Age of Men, freed of gods and masters. And the high towers and wide halls of the White City filled again, but not with lords, and the Tree blossomed, and Gondor and Arnor were reunited – not kingdom, but commonwealth.

Comments

[jhall1.livejournal.com]

"the turning point that never (quite) was"

Which got me to thinking. Has anyone ever written an AU story where Aragorn decides that he really does prefer Eowyn to Arwen, and Faramir and Arwen finish up together? I thought at first that my tongue was deep in my cheek, but now I'm starting to speculate about the possibility.

[altariel.livejournal.com]

I can't think of one off the top of my head, although in Cruisedirector's lovely Seasons of Wonder all four of them are involved in a polyamorous relationship.

[jhall1.livejournal.com]

That's a mind-blowing idea. I wonder what Tolkien would have said! :)

[altariel.livejournal.com]

If you don't tell him, I won't ;-D