Attack of the Plot Bunnies

by rabidsamfan

Ficlets, and drabbles; funny and serious. Many focusing on Samwise, but not all. 1-30 in chronological order, 31. Departure, 32. Feasting at Rivendell, 33. Counsellor of Elrond, 34. Bottom of the Bin, 35.Mending, 36. Gift

17. Soldier of Gondor

Attack of the Plot Bunnies Chapter Seventeen

Timeline: 8 April 1419/3019; Chapter: 6.IV

Credit where Credit is due: previously posted to my LJ and as AotPB chapter 5 at ffn.

Disclaimer: It all belongs to Tolkien (except for the bits that belong to Peter Jackson and the rest of the people who made the movies.) I'm just playing with the toys.

Author: rabidsamfan

Title: Soldier of Gondor

I shouted as I'd been taught, but when the Ringbearers came before us the words caught in my throat. We'd thought to see two more like the Squire of Rohan, small folk, but proud -- not wide-eyed starvelings clasping hands for comfort as they walked.

One was clad in leather – orc gear, scavenged in great need. The other wore the tattered remains of a much-mended suit. Through gapes in their clothes I could see the red lines of scars new-healed.

So small they were, to brave the shadow. My heart overflowed with pity and joy. "Praise them with great praise!"

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