Author's Notes:

I have decided to re-post this story since it was one of the first I wrote and I wanted to make a few small changes to it. Also, I noticed several typos and mistakes in it, which I have hopefully not corrected.

This is the tale of the estrangement of Nerdanel and Feanor. I have read many wonderful stories about them meeting and other things, but I have not found many (although there are a few good ones out there) about the more unhappy years of their marriage.

I have tried my best not to make this too suspenseful or angsty but I am afraid I haven't done terribly well. I also have tried to make Feanor relatively sane (considering the situation). Please let me know what you think, and thank you very much to the people who already reviewed!

Guide to Quenya Names:

Feanaro = Feanor

Makalaurë = Maglor

Maitimo = Maedhros

Nolofinwë = Fingolfin

Írissë = Aredhel

Tyelkormo = Celegorm

Findekáno = Fingon

Disclaimer: All the characters, places and the original conception of this story belong to Tolkien. I am merely borrowing them and make no profit from this.

Enjoy, and remember to R&R. And if you enjoy this, please read my story 'I am back' which is somewhat of a follow-up to this, featuring Celebrimbor.