The Hope of Estel
Summary: When Gilraen passes away will Arwen be able to restore the hope of her beloved Estel. This is fluff not smut! I cried while writing this so get your tissues before you start. R is for chapter 6 the others are PG
Disclaimer: I do not own these characters and neither does Peter Jackson, they are products of the genius creativity of Tolkien, whom I worship with all my love and glory!
Notice: I am not copying, I am expanding. The beginning is based off of Tolkien's description of the passing of Gilraen and the poem is not at all mine. Do not yell at me for copying
Warning: I have tried my best to stay in characterization and reality with what Tolkien intended when he described the event under The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen within Appendix A.
Now For The Feature Presentation:
Chapter 1
Gilraen and her two year old son Aragorn moved to Rivendell to live in the House of Elrond shortly after the death of Arathorn, a father, husband, and heir. He now left this duty to the 2 year old infant whose fate could already be foreseen. For many years the mother and son resided in the House of Elrond, the boy's identity hidden both him and the rest of the world by the disguise of his new name Estel. Even when Estel learned his true identity and went into the wild for many years, Gilraen remained with the elves. (Tolkien's Words) 'After a few years Gilraen took leave of Elrond and returned to her own people in Eriador, and lived alone; and she seldom saw her son again, for he spent many years in far countries. But on a time, when Aragorn had returned north, he came to her, and she said to him before he went:
' "This is our last parting, Estel, my son. I am aged by care, even as one of lesser Men; and now that it draws near I cannot face the darkness of our time that gathers upon Middle-Earth. I shall leave it soon." '
(My words) This came as a great shock to Estel, for his mother was his only true parent who had been there for him during his childhood. He wanted nothing more than to be able to spend more time with her, and pleaded her not to give in. "Mother, you speak of darkness but there could also be light. I wish for nothing more than for you to be able to see and rejoice in that light."
Her only response to this was (Tolkien's words) "Onen i-Estel Edain, u- chebin estel anim" (I gave Hope to the Dunedain, I have kept no hope for myself.) (My words) It was at that point that the young man understood that his dear mother no longer desired to remain in Middle Earth. His heart was broken for the first time since Elrond told him he was not suitable enough to marry Arwen. Sorrow and grief overcame him and his heart and spirit darkened. He stayed there in the woods of Eriador hoping to keeps his mother's spirit close to him, but leaving her body.
After the burial a messenger was sent to inform Elrond of the loss of Gilraen and the sorrow of her son. The news was announced in the large hall for many of the elves in Rivendell had been friends of Estel since his and his mother's arrival over 20 years before. They had learned to respect the mortal man and his mother, and shared his grief. They were unsure about the short lives of the mortal men, but understood that Estel was suffering greatly. At the news of her beloved's loss Arwen pleaded to be able to go to Eriador to comfort the man who many considered one of their own.
"Ada, I do not go because I love him as a potential husband, I wish to go because I love him as a brother."
"Arwen," his voice was stern, "Do not try to hide it from me. I know you love Aragorn in a different way then family. I can see it in your eyes, and your spirit is always lighter when he is here."
"Ada," she cried, "If not I, who will go in my place. Estel is lonely, he will lose his faith and his spirit will die before he has the chance to fulfill his duties as the heir to the throne of Gondor and the King of men."
"Arwen, Aragron loves you more than anything else in the world. Not long after your first meeting in the woods he came to me and asked for you hand in marriage. I told him that although his love is great, he is still young and does not understand the doom that lies before him. I told him that he must first fulfill his duty as King, and then I will considered if he is wise, and good enough to be your husband. But I doubt it; you are the Evenstar of your people. Your lineage has been royal for many years."
"He is Isildur's heir!"
"That is not the point! No matter what his lineage is, no man is suitable to match your grace."
"He will be the king of men! I do not ask for a husband who can match my grace, I ask for someone who will love and respect me, and whom I love and respect. Estel is this person Ada!"
"I will not allow it!"
"Ada!"
"No!"
She stormed off back to her chambers. Elrond remained stern in his place until she disappeared from his sight, and then sat down. 'I cannot allow this marriage to happen, Arwen does not know how much the death of a mortal man will affect her. She must go with her kin when the ships leave for the Valinor. She cannot stay here with Aragorn.'
Ok guys, I hope you guys liked that, the drama continues in the next chapters.
Please Review!!
Summary: When Gilraen passes away will Arwen be able to restore the hope of her beloved Estel. This is fluff not smut! I cried while writing this so get your tissues before you start. R is for chapter 6 the others are PG
Disclaimer: I do not own these characters and neither does Peter Jackson, they are products of the genius creativity of Tolkien, whom I worship with all my love and glory!
Notice: I am not copying, I am expanding. The beginning is based off of Tolkien's description of the passing of Gilraen and the poem is not at all mine. Do not yell at me for copying
Warning: I have tried my best to stay in characterization and reality with what Tolkien intended when he described the event under The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen within Appendix A.
Now For The Feature Presentation:
Chapter 1
Gilraen and her two year old son Aragorn moved to Rivendell to live in the House of Elrond shortly after the death of Arathorn, a father, husband, and heir. He now left this duty to the 2 year old infant whose fate could already be foreseen. For many years the mother and son resided in the House of Elrond, the boy's identity hidden both him and the rest of the world by the disguise of his new name Estel. Even when Estel learned his true identity and went into the wild for many years, Gilraen remained with the elves. (Tolkien's Words) 'After a few years Gilraen took leave of Elrond and returned to her own people in Eriador, and lived alone; and she seldom saw her son again, for he spent many years in far countries. But on a time, when Aragorn had returned north, he came to her, and she said to him before he went:
' "This is our last parting, Estel, my son. I am aged by care, even as one of lesser Men; and now that it draws near I cannot face the darkness of our time that gathers upon Middle-Earth. I shall leave it soon." '
(My words) This came as a great shock to Estel, for his mother was his only true parent who had been there for him during his childhood. He wanted nothing more than to be able to spend more time with her, and pleaded her not to give in. "Mother, you speak of darkness but there could also be light. I wish for nothing more than for you to be able to see and rejoice in that light."
Her only response to this was (Tolkien's words) "Onen i-Estel Edain, u- chebin estel anim" (I gave Hope to the Dunedain, I have kept no hope for myself.) (My words) It was at that point that the young man understood that his dear mother no longer desired to remain in Middle Earth. His heart was broken for the first time since Elrond told him he was not suitable enough to marry Arwen. Sorrow and grief overcame him and his heart and spirit darkened. He stayed there in the woods of Eriador hoping to keeps his mother's spirit close to him, but leaving her body.
After the burial a messenger was sent to inform Elrond of the loss of Gilraen and the sorrow of her son. The news was announced in the large hall for many of the elves in Rivendell had been friends of Estel since his and his mother's arrival over 20 years before. They had learned to respect the mortal man and his mother, and shared his grief. They were unsure about the short lives of the mortal men, but understood that Estel was suffering greatly. At the news of her beloved's loss Arwen pleaded to be able to go to Eriador to comfort the man who many considered one of their own.
"Ada, I do not go because I love him as a potential husband, I wish to go because I love him as a brother."
"Arwen," his voice was stern, "Do not try to hide it from me. I know you love Aragorn in a different way then family. I can see it in your eyes, and your spirit is always lighter when he is here."
"Ada," she cried, "If not I, who will go in my place. Estel is lonely, he will lose his faith and his spirit will die before he has the chance to fulfill his duties as the heir to the throne of Gondor and the King of men."
"Arwen, Aragron loves you more than anything else in the world. Not long after your first meeting in the woods he came to me and asked for you hand in marriage. I told him that although his love is great, he is still young and does not understand the doom that lies before him. I told him that he must first fulfill his duty as King, and then I will considered if he is wise, and good enough to be your husband. But I doubt it; you are the Evenstar of your people. Your lineage has been royal for many years."
"He is Isildur's heir!"
"That is not the point! No matter what his lineage is, no man is suitable to match your grace."
"He will be the king of men! I do not ask for a husband who can match my grace, I ask for someone who will love and respect me, and whom I love and respect. Estel is this person Ada!"
"I will not allow it!"
"Ada!"
"No!"
She stormed off back to her chambers. Elrond remained stern in his place until she disappeared from his sight, and then sat down. 'I cannot allow this marriage to happen, Arwen does not know how much the death of a mortal man will affect her. She must go with her kin when the ships leave for the Valinor. She cannot stay here with Aragorn.'
Ok guys, I hope you guys liked that, the drama continues in the next chapters.
Please Review!!