[meme] The everyone survived AU

[goldenplaits]

Due to recent events in the movie world, it seemed like we needed one of these again...

THE ARDA AU MEME


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All the AUs! With classics as the obligatory and all important

> EVERYONE LIVED AU. Maybe you're at Thorin's festive coronation or a drinking game between Boromir and Haldir after the end of the War, or Fëanor and Thingol finally talk to each other. Maybe Belladonna comes with her son on adventures, or Maedhros spends some very awkward hours at Elrond's wedding. U know the drill.
> but let's not forget the staple COFFEESHOP AU either
> or the no less important WHAT IF AU: What if the Silmarils were glowing bunnies? What if Bard hadn't managed to take down Smaug? What if Maeglin had not betrayed Gondolin, what if Galadriel had accepted the One Ring? What if Sam had a giant afro?
> and really any other AUs that you can think of.


As a note, since not everyone has seen BOFA yet and some people care about not being spoiled, please make a note in your top level comment/the subject line of a comment if you might bring up spoilers in threads or don't want to be spoiled, something like "bofa spoilers yes" or "bofa spoilers no".

Comments

[huntingorcs]

[ Immediately he shakes his head in denial ]

No nana. I chose this - you could hardly have stopped me, either way. 'Course I miss home, but you know? You are home to me as well. It'll be okay.

[silvergift]

I could have had your father and grandparents keep you behind. They would have done it for me had I asked. [She sighs softly, setting the tart down and sliding carefully from her chair to sit beside him, blanket still wrapped around her.]

[huntingorcs]

And if I had stayed, Elrohir would have gone - we agreed, you should have one of us with you. [ He leans on her and wraps his arm around her in a hug ]

They would have had to tie us down to stop us.

[silvergift]

I am sure that between your grandparents and your father, Glorfindel and Erestor as well if I had asked them, they could have kept you both. [She leans against him, closing her eyes briefly. It's still early in the day and she's already tired.]

[huntingorcs]

Eh. We're good at escaping and Arwen would have helped. [ Yes, it was a conspiracy by all three kids ]

But I glad you let me come. 'Roh can keep an eye on Arwen & dad, and I will keep an eye on you.

[ He doesn't let go of the hug and leans back against her ]

Do you need to rest nana?

[silvergift]

Would nothing have kept you home? [She laughs softly, still leaning against him.] It would have been terribly lonely without you, I admit.

[And then she's quiet for a bit. Almost long enough to think she'd fallen asleep.] Perhaps. I still tire so easily.

[huntingorcs]

Hm let me think~ Nope! [ he even pops the 'p' and grins at her ]

Well. [ He conceeds ] If there had been good reason for us to stay [ if, for example, no one had noticed how angry they had been, so as to prevent them from going out hunting orcs almost from the day they brought her home... ] we might have done.

Mm, finish up the tart then? The tea'll be cold, else. And then you can have a nap and I will go and clean up the uh... evidence of my transgressions

[silvergift]

[That isn't something she would have wanted for them. Her sweet boys with such a talent for mischief.] I am glad though that you could not be kept behind.

[She's so selfish.] I would hate to let the tea go to waste. Especially after your efforts. [She sighs softly and sits upright, taking a moment to rub lightly at her eyes before finishing the tart.]

[huntingorcs]

Me too. [ He smiles and pours her a cup ]

Let me know if I made it right?

[silvergift]

[She leans towards him again and presses a kiss to his cheek, giving the tea a moment or two so it can cool before trying it. It isn't the same as how Erestor does it but it's still good.]

It is wonderful. Thank you, sweetling.

[huntingorcs]

[ He smiles, leaning against her fondly ]

Good! This way Erestor will not have reason to kill me when he finally comes! [ quieter ]

I am glad... we were able to keep this much of home. Do... you think, perhaps we should invite Granduncle Finarfin next time? [ it is the first time that he has even indicated he knows his relatives have any right of access to his mother ]

[silvergift]

As if I would allow him to try. [She smiles, still leaning back against him.]

Hm, perhaps. He does love us and your grandmother did ask him to keep watch over us, in her letter, he said. [Reaching, Celebrían takes his hand and gives a light squeeze.] And I do have to grow comfortable with other people again.

go to sleep!

[huntingorcs]

He does. [ begrudgingly ] And this is his house. I suppose we should see how you cope. [ like a small child reluctant to share ]

but I'm writing her quest summary!

[silvergift]

[Another light squeeze to his hand, trying to reassure him. At least one of them should be comfortable with it. And if her son was, it would help her.] It will be alright. I have you with me.

oh fine XD

[huntingorcs]

[ He leans against her and huffs crossly ] If he upsets you, grandmother's father or not I am throwing him out.

[ He may be joking, but not entirely so ]

[silvergift]

[She leans and kisses the top of his head.] I am not sure you could, my darling. I appreciate the thought though.

[After all, it is Finarfin's home and he is definitely stronger and more experienced than her son.]

[huntingorcs]

[ A sly, mischievous smile answers her ]

There are ways, nana. [ but does Finarfin know how to deal with pranksters of the calibre of the Twins (let him keep his illusion of superiority in that area) ]

[silvergift]

[She chuckles softly.] Let us not cause trouble too soon. He has been good to us and he has not forced his company on us as he could.

[Well, he did raise Galadriel. He might have some experience. Of a sort.]

[huntingorcs]

[ He heaves a put upon sigh and pouts cheerfully at her ]

Oh fine. I will behave. I suppose he has been very kind and patient. I just do not want anything to upset you.

[silvergift]

Thank you, darling. Your grandmother trusted in him to help, we should as well. And we cannot afford, I think, to pull away from family.

[huntingorcs]

I guess. [ He grumbles a little but it's mostly for show at this point - can't be seen to give in too easily, after all! ]

And I suppose it would be nice to get to know some of the family here.

[silvergift]

[She glad he's giving in, recognizing the signs.]

It would help us settle and I am sure they have been anxious to know us. [She takes a breath, finishing her tea with a smile.] I think that helped. I do not feel quite so tired now.

[huntingorcs]

[ He grumbles but nods ]

I suppose that makes sense. [ He leans against her again ] Good. I'm glad you're getting better, nana.

[silvergift]

[She sighs, content, as he leans.] Should we try a walk around today? Or would you rather we relax here for the day?

lol

[huntingorcs]

[ He shrugs a little, jiggling her as he moves, his cheerful mood restored ]

We could. I don't mind, nana. Where were you thinking? The gardens, you think?