Moments in Time.Darkness Fallen
Obviously none of these characters are mine *gigglez* if only;)
The individual thoughts of the company outside Moria after the fall of Gandalf. This is my version of the inner monologues of the respective characters. Their feelings and fears after the fellowship becomes eight.
The elf, oldest of the company. Walks soundlessly beneath the stars, lover of light and of the green forest. The immortal, beautiful and graceful beyond all the creatures of Middle Earth, Prince of his Kind:
Legolas
"Mithrandir, how can it be that you have fallen? Fallen into the fire and the unknown, Sen um methen (this evil end). Were there time, I would mourn your passing with a thousand laments. Nir anna lammas an nîn sael, mellon (Tears [or literally, weeping] given language [literally account of tongues] for my wise friend) I know sorrow now as only the ageless can. Who will lead us? Man? My heart quakes and the song of nîn faer (my spirit) weakens. Old friend, we are paralyzed; yet we can spare not even a moment. We push on."
The King, tired with a thousand burdens. Strong as steel but with the kindest of hearts. Noblest and most selfless of the Mortals. Wise and loyal:
Aragorn
"I have not the strength to stand in a wizard's stead! What if I am of the line of kings? I am mortal and so the weakness and failure of Man runs in my veins. Gandalf, you have saved us and in doing so may have doomed the world. That you should no longer stand by me providing invaluable council! I wish only to lie upon this rock and weep. You would have me lead them. this I know but I fear I cannot. My heart is breaking; it may fail me yet. To walk forward, to go on, I am near broken! This is too much for my spirit. I would have thrown myself after you were it not for the little folk. The Hobbits.poor pained, innocent souls and the Quest. My duty to these things gives me a little strength. I will see Frodo safe, I take this oath on your memory. By Elbereth, I will give my life, at moments need. Though I cannot imagine leading the fellowship, I am called upon to take up the helm. We tarry too long, darkness comes upon the land swiftly in this part of the world, we will not linger. I will finish what has begun. I pray the Valar* takes you. Forward!"
Son of Gondor, whose mind is filled with the fate of man. Fierce and skilled, his pride rules many of his actions but his spirit is pure:
Boromir
"So, the wizard has met his end. An evil twist of the fates to be sure. I warned them that this thing could not be done. Isildur's heir is our hope now. The elf is strong and the dwarf is true of purpose, will we four be enough? Not with ten thousand men could this be accomplished and yet it is demanded of but four. By the strength of Gondor, we are close to the edge. The little ones weep as if their hearts are breaking. This hardship is too much for them to bear; they do not understand this evil that has snatched them from their peaceful lives. The ring is the key, yet none can command it. The future of men is grim."
Kindred to the bones of the earth. Under the roots of mountains his kind lives and breaths mine craft. Lover of beauteous things, gruff and rough in speech and visage but soft in his grief:
Gimli
"Mordor will take us all. The wizard at his death and the fellowship is as a feather in the wind without his guidance. By Durin this evil knows no ends. My kinsfolk and Gandalf dead!!! Give me a hammer and chisel now and I would spend the rest of my days carving this face of rock into a wondrous and fitting monument to their memories. Alas, there is nothing for us but to go East. To Mordor, to war and to death. I will go with Aragorn and the rest to the ends of the earth and beyond if need be. That much I can do to honor the fallen. Orcs and the scum of Sauron will be hewn before me, falling like trees under the blade of my axe. To Mordor!!!"
Child of the kindly South. Sweet and determined, small but ever brave:
Pippin Took
"Oh Gandalf! I am so sorry. Fool of a Took and I have been the death of you. I am sorry, so sorry. If only you were here to chide me. Perhaps I am dreaming, I will wake up in a moment and my tears will be for but a foolish and terrible dream. I am sorry."
Full of mirth as his name, unbowed and ever eager:
Merry Brandybuck
"Farewell Gandalf. Farewell, best of the wizards."
Most loyal of all races, truest friend. Simplest and kindest of souls:
Samwise Gamgee
"I would give up all the pipe weed and good bread in the world if it would mean you were standing in front of us now. I don't think Mr. Frodo will be able to cope without you. You saved us and now you're gone. There's not much more to say 'cept "Thank you". I promise I won't never leave him, not never."
Bearer of a burden beyond calculation, untouched by evil. He who carries the fate of Middle Earth on a chain about his neck. The pain of an innocent is greatest:
Frodo Baggins
"There are not enough tears in my body. I cannot go on. I have not the strength to complete the quest without you. My mind is numb, my body so heavy. I would lie down and die right now. My heart is broken; I wish the ring had never come to me!!!!! So do all who live to see such times. Your words to me, I have only a little will to heed your final council. Though I would die upon this mount, I will go on to Mordor. But I will not bring any friend into death at my side. I will heed your final council but I will finish this alone. No more must be allowed to die in the name of this accursed Ring. Gandalf! How can I go on? When I waver who will steady me? Why? Why? They are calling me.."
If you like it tell me, if you hate it be gentle.but criticism is welcome. I plan to do several other scenes in this manner if there is any response
*this was originally Valar, and the was a typo, so I fixed it(
Obviously none of these characters are mine *gigglez* if only;)
The individual thoughts of the company outside Moria after the fall of Gandalf. This is my version of the inner monologues of the respective characters. Their feelings and fears after the fellowship becomes eight.
The elf, oldest of the company. Walks soundlessly beneath the stars, lover of light and of the green forest. The immortal, beautiful and graceful beyond all the creatures of Middle Earth, Prince of his Kind:
Legolas
"Mithrandir, how can it be that you have fallen? Fallen into the fire and the unknown, Sen um methen (this evil end). Were there time, I would mourn your passing with a thousand laments. Nir anna lammas an nîn sael, mellon (Tears [or literally, weeping] given language [literally account of tongues] for my wise friend) I know sorrow now as only the ageless can. Who will lead us? Man? My heart quakes and the song of nîn faer (my spirit) weakens. Old friend, we are paralyzed; yet we can spare not even a moment. We push on."
The King, tired with a thousand burdens. Strong as steel but with the kindest of hearts. Noblest and most selfless of the Mortals. Wise and loyal:
Aragorn
"I have not the strength to stand in a wizard's stead! What if I am of the line of kings? I am mortal and so the weakness and failure of Man runs in my veins. Gandalf, you have saved us and in doing so may have doomed the world. That you should no longer stand by me providing invaluable council! I wish only to lie upon this rock and weep. You would have me lead them. this I know but I fear I cannot. My heart is breaking; it may fail me yet. To walk forward, to go on, I am near broken! This is too much for my spirit. I would have thrown myself after you were it not for the little folk. The Hobbits.poor pained, innocent souls and the Quest. My duty to these things gives me a little strength. I will see Frodo safe, I take this oath on your memory. By Elbereth, I will give my life, at moments need. Though I cannot imagine leading the fellowship, I am called upon to take up the helm. We tarry too long, darkness comes upon the land swiftly in this part of the world, we will not linger. I will finish what has begun. I pray the Valar* takes you. Forward!"
Son of Gondor, whose mind is filled with the fate of man. Fierce and skilled, his pride rules many of his actions but his spirit is pure:
Boromir
"So, the wizard has met his end. An evil twist of the fates to be sure. I warned them that this thing could not be done. Isildur's heir is our hope now. The elf is strong and the dwarf is true of purpose, will we four be enough? Not with ten thousand men could this be accomplished and yet it is demanded of but four. By the strength of Gondor, we are close to the edge. The little ones weep as if their hearts are breaking. This hardship is too much for them to bear; they do not understand this evil that has snatched them from their peaceful lives. The ring is the key, yet none can command it. The future of men is grim."
Kindred to the bones of the earth. Under the roots of mountains his kind lives and breaths mine craft. Lover of beauteous things, gruff and rough in speech and visage but soft in his grief:
Gimli
"Mordor will take us all. The wizard at his death and the fellowship is as a feather in the wind without his guidance. By Durin this evil knows no ends. My kinsfolk and Gandalf dead!!! Give me a hammer and chisel now and I would spend the rest of my days carving this face of rock into a wondrous and fitting monument to their memories. Alas, there is nothing for us but to go East. To Mordor, to war and to death. I will go with Aragorn and the rest to the ends of the earth and beyond if need be. That much I can do to honor the fallen. Orcs and the scum of Sauron will be hewn before me, falling like trees under the blade of my axe. To Mordor!!!"
Child of the kindly South. Sweet and determined, small but ever brave:
Pippin Took
"Oh Gandalf! I am so sorry. Fool of a Took and I have been the death of you. I am sorry, so sorry. If only you were here to chide me. Perhaps I am dreaming, I will wake up in a moment and my tears will be for but a foolish and terrible dream. I am sorry."
Full of mirth as his name, unbowed and ever eager:
Merry Brandybuck
"Farewell Gandalf. Farewell, best of the wizards."
Most loyal of all races, truest friend. Simplest and kindest of souls:
Samwise Gamgee
"I would give up all the pipe weed and good bread in the world if it would mean you were standing in front of us now. I don't think Mr. Frodo will be able to cope without you. You saved us and now you're gone. There's not much more to say 'cept "Thank you". I promise I won't never leave him, not never."
Bearer of a burden beyond calculation, untouched by evil. He who carries the fate of Middle Earth on a chain about his neck. The pain of an innocent is greatest:
Frodo Baggins
"There are not enough tears in my body. I cannot go on. I have not the strength to complete the quest without you. My mind is numb, my body so heavy. I would lie down and die right now. My heart is broken; I wish the ring had never come to me!!!!! So do all who live to see such times. Your words to me, I have only a little will to heed your final council. Though I would die upon this mount, I will go on to Mordor. But I will not bring any friend into death at my side. I will heed your final council but I will finish this alone. No more must be allowed to die in the name of this accursed Ring. Gandalf! How can I go on? When I waver who will steady me? Why? Why? They are calling me.."
If you like it tell me, if you hate it be gentle.but criticism is welcome. I plan to do several other scenes in this manner if there is any response
*this was originally Valar, and the was a typo, so I fixed it(