Ardor in August 2008 : The Stories

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Among the Trees

Author:Alexcat
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Larien Elengasse
Rating: R
Pairing: Legolas/Haldir
Request:some angst, first meeting or first time--preferably in Lothlórien, Do not include = not too much fluff
Summary: Haldir and Legolas find solace for one night.
Written for: Erviniae
Mod's Note: The original writer for this assignment withdrew from the exchange, and Alexcat stepped in to pinch hit for us. Thanks, Alex!

Ante Bellum

Author: Talullah Red
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Minuial Nuwing and Half Elf Lost - many thanks to both!
Rating: R
Pairing: Gildor/Amras
Request: PG13 - NC17; Pairing = A Silmarillion Elf, preferably one of Feanor's sons, paired with another Elf, or a Maia or Vala if that choice works better for you. Please do not use married-in-canon Elves unless the explanation of a different lover is plausible; Plot = I'd like a Valinor story with a reunion between lovers after their release from Mandos (either one died and the other waited, or both died and were reborn). There is strife between them - jealousy, misunderstanding, guilt, or whatever you want - but conclude with make-up sex and a happy ending. Can be drama, mild angst, sweet/romantic, even h/c is ok, but please avoid an excess of fluff or angst; please do not include any of the following: BDSM, blood, rape/non-con (consensual coercion is OK), fluffy critters, AU, effeminate or weepy characters. No movie-only characters (ex. Melpomaen) or scenarios (ex. Haldir at Helm's Deep). If you choose to make the couple bonded, do not refer to either one as "husband" - mate, lover, or spouse is fine.
Summary: Gildor emerges from his boredom in the last of days only to find that some things never change.
Recipient: Fimbrethiel
Mod's Note: This is the first part of a multi-part story which will be posted in its entirety shortly. Please enjoy this opening chapter as the author finishes her tale!

The Best Portion

Author: Aglarien
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Jay of Lasgalen. All remaining mistakes are mine alone.
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Elladan/Legolas
Warnings: AU
Request: Elladan/Legolas. Plot: Resolved angst, established relationship in Valinor. Happy ending, please.
Summary: Elladan and Legolas finally sail and find joy in Valinor.
Written for: Meleth

Bring Me to Life

Author: El
Email: [email protected]
Beta: None named
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Glorfindel/Erestor
Warnings: Angst, possible tissue, graphic depiction of homoerotic acts between two consenting elves.
Request: , Hurt/Comfort a happy ending, the word aquamarine, late 2nd age or 3rd age. Do Not Include = fluff, humor, really far out AU, crossovers.
Summary: None given
Written for: Nightcloud

By Stars' Light

Author: Erfan Starled
Title: By Stars� Light
Beta: Keiliss
Languages: Malinorn�
Email: [email protected]
Rating: R but mostly PG-13
Pairing: Finrod/Calyaro aka? (Silm Char)
Warnings: Fighting. Deaths. Slash.
Request: Rating = any is okay, R-NC17 is a plus. Pairing = Prefer an elf pairing but elf/man okay too. Silm characters would be good. Plot = music, a lie, erotic dreams, "the past is a beautiful, cruel country" -- use as a quote and/or concept. Do not include = fluff, mpreg, BDSM, (brotherly incest is fine. *g*)
Recipient:Elfscribe

Choices

Author: Steadfast
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Jayed
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Elladan and Haldir
Warnings:Character death, slashy elf sex, deviations from canon, blatant abuse of movie-verse.
Request:If it comes to that..." Angst, death, happy ending in Valinor, self sacrifice.
Summary: On the journey to Valinor, Haldir recalls life on Arda.
Written for: Suemichave

Courting Mel

Author: Selene Aduial
Email:[email protected]
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Elladan/Elrohir/Melpomaen
Warnings:threesome, implied twincest
Request:Fluff, humour, romance. If possible, I have this hankering to read a fic where Melpomaen knows he's being courted by one of the twins, but due to a series of mishaps, has no idea which one and is too embarrassed to ask. Whether this turns into gratuitous fornication is entirely up to you; I'd be happy either way :)
Summary: None given.
Written for: Steadfast

A Dangerous Hunger

Author: IgnobleBard
Email:[email protected]
Beta: Oshun, Jael
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Haldir/Sauron
Warnings:Hello! Sauron!
Request:a wrought iron bed, a small pineapple, fluff, angst, AU
Summary: Haldir's encounter with an Easterling leads to an unexpected attraction.
Written for: Chaotic_Binky

Erui

Author: TrekQueen
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Rhapsody the Bard
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Gil-Galad/Young Elrond
Request:Galad/Young Elrond - First time would be nice, but not absolutely necessary.
Summary: After several years away fighting in the continuing War of Wrath, Gil-Galad returns to a now grown Elrond left behind on the Isle of Balar.
Written for: Oshun


Title : First campaign
Author : Nicky2007
Email : [email protected]
Rating : R- NC/17
Pairing : Aragorn/Halbarad
Beta : None but thoroughly spelling and grammar checked sorry.
Request: Angst, much angst, please stick to canon as much as possible, maybe a cold stormy night in Bree, no bad things like rape or S&M, no AU or OOC.
Summary : After his first campaign as captain of the rangers Aragorn is feeling the guilt of having men die under his command.
Recipient:Vilwarin
Mod's Note: The recipient has been notified that their story has been delayed, and will be available to them shortly.

Glorfindel and Erestor, a Love Story's Dawning

Author: Quende Lasse
Beta: Kenaz
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Glorfindel/Erestor
Warnings: The usual slashy suspects, except no rape or near rape, I'm sorry hon, it kind of wrote itself. Elvish language trampling. ☺
Request: R-NC17, but will take a nice romance
Summary: none given
Written for: Faoiltierna
Mod's Note: The original writer for this assignment withdrew from the exchange, and Quende Lasse stepped in to pinch hit for us. Thanks, Quende Lasse!

Green Does Not Suit You Brother

Author: Angelstar3999
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Greenpicstar3
Rating: R/NC-17
Pairing: Elrohir/Elladan, Mentioning of Erestor/Glorfindel
Warnings:Twincest, slight D/s
Request:Romance, first-time together and first time for one of them, plot with some sex, fluff, if not approving then the family must be tolerant, Elrohir/Elladan
Summary: The Twins share a night that they will soon not forget.
Written for: Nicky2007

Title

Author: Phytha
Email: [email protected]
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Glorfindel/Erestor
Warnings:ANGST!, BDSM, violence
Request:Glorfindel first arriving in Imladris, balrog scars both physical and mental, Glorfindel dominant to submissive evolution, Erestor submissive to dominant evolution, humor, dark bdsm, angst, fluff, true love between them (soulmates), more angst, fluffy bdsm, villains wrecking havoc with them, kinslaying, happy fluffy ending for Glorestor - the kind that can really make you puke. And Please, don't just pair them separately with others and then somewhere along the line they come together in a few sentences. I really want to read about /them/ dominating the entire fic as lovers. Thank you. :)
Summary: A sudden thunderstorm almost leads to disaster
Written for: Quende Lasse

The Hardest Part is to Admit to Love

Author: Suemichave
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Xena
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Elladan/Elrohir/Legolas
Warnings:Twincest, threesome
Request:a fight, a first time, the line "Don't ever do that again!" (a little modified, but the same intent, hope it is okay)
Summary: The sons of Elrond are unwilling to admit their true emotions until the arrival of a blond elf.
Written for: Selene Aduial
Mod's Note: Suemichave went above and beyond the call of duty this year by writing TWO stories for her recipient! It is a pleasure to have such enthusiasm and inspiration for our fic exchanges. Way to go, Sue!

I Want Love

Author: Sivan Shemesh
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Tena
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Elladan/Erestor/Elrohir
Warnings:Violence, mpreg, and AU.
Request: Before Saruman is discovered to be evil, the twins do something to anger him and he retaliates by binding them to Erestor. Erestor is secretly in love with the twins and when they reject him he begins to fade.
Written for: Nightwolfe...Dedicated to Alexcat who stepped in to pinch-hit for us this round. Thanks, Alex!

In Fine Form

Author: Minuial Nuwing
Email: [email protected]
Beta: The incredible Fimbrethiel
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Elrohir/Legolas, implied Elrohir/Galion
Request: Rating = R or NC17; Pairing = Elrohir/Legolas; Plot = A love-triangle that involves angst, but ending happily with Elrohir/Legolas as a couple; a dragonfly. A plot rather than a shagfest please!; Squicks = BDSM, incest, AU, Aragorn
Summary: Changing perceptions threaten the relationship that Elrohir and Legolas have long shared.
Written for: Naledi

Just a Few Precious Hours

Author: Erviniae
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Chloe_Amethyst
Rating: R
Pairing: Melpomaen/Lindir
Warnings: Angsty humor
Request: Mel/Lindir are the only sane ones in the crazy Last Homely House. They try to find time to be together while fulfilling their duties and helping everyone around the house. Humor and angst are good. Please include a love song, tangled hair and a tickle fight.
Summary: Melpomaen is worked to his last nerve as he prepares Imladris for an upcoming majority celebration.
Written for: Tena

Let Them Eat Cake

Author: Jaiden S
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Phyncke
Rating: R
Pairing: Aragorn/Legolas
Request:Aragorn and Legolas are two rival caterers, trying to one up each other in the attempt to cater the wedding of Faramir to his brother Boromir. Perhaps something evil with cake batter to be included . Feel free to let the squirel out of the bag and go nuts!!
Summary: Aragorn and Elladan travel to Gondor for the Rites of Spring Celebration. After a misunderstanding, Aragorn and Legolas find themselves elbow-deep in flour and eggshells. Who will come out on top?
Warnings: AU, tasteless jokes about male genetalia
Written for: Getty

Lonely No More

Author:Ennorwen
Email: [email protected]
Rating:PG-13
Pairing:Tuor/Ecthelion
Warnings:None
Beta:Minuial Nuwing
Request:: Tuor and Ecthelion, Aragorn/Imrahil, Beleg/Turin or Glorfindel/Ecthelion. "The story can either be Silmarillion based or LOTR based depending on the pairing. Loving and male camaraderie of soldiers. Mention of battle and wartime. The two find solace in each other. Elves/mortals should be masculine and warrior like, not feminized. They are big and muscular..."
Summary:An irrevocable bond is forged between Ecthelion and Tuor, one that withstands all...even eternity.
Written for: Phynke

Lost and Found

Author: Nuinzilien
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Zhie
Rating: hard-R/ soft NC-17
Pairing: Elrond/ Elros
Warnings:AU, folks, some angst, twincest
Request:Elrond/ Elros, in which Elros comes back. Happy ending, please.
Summary: Good things come to those who wait...
Written for: Angelstar3999

Lustful Dreams

Author: Vilwarin
Email: [email protected]
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Turgon/Glorfindel/Imrahil
Warnings:Voyeurism
Request:silmarillin or lotr, romance, angst
Summary: Glorfindel gives Imrahil a difficult time -- and stranger dreams
Written for: TrekQueen

Mira Losse Cu

Author: Quende Lasse
Beta: Alex Cat! Thank you so much Alex, you are an awesome beta! (All mistakes remain my own. )
Rating: NC--17
Pairing: Lindir/Gildor
Warnings: The usual slashy suspects. Elvish language trampling. ☺
Request: Main pairing Lindir with Elrond, Thranduil, Gildor or Erestor. Other pairings are allowed, as long as they are full--elven pairings or Vala/Vala-- or Vala/Elf-- pairings. I want lots of fluff and romance, preferring with minor angst or hurt/comfort and hot, loving sex. And I really love if Valar are meddling with elves. And I want happy ending.
Written for: Zilah

No More Waiting

Author: Jade (aka elladansgirl)
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Melethen
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Haldir/Legolas
Warnings:AU
Request:A confident and arrogant Haldir, the LACE-convention that sex means marriage for elves, angry sex (though no non-con.)t
Summary: Haldir has decided it is time to go after what he has always truly wanted.
Written for: Esteliel

One Big Love

B>Author: Fimbrethiel
Email: [email protected]
Beta: The amazing and multi-talented Minuial Nuwing *smooches*
Rating: R
Pairing: Erestor/Glorfindel
Request:Erestor with either Glorfindel, Elrond, or Melpomaen. 3rd Age Imladris. A light, fluffy, and romantic story with a happy ending. Can be first time or established relationship, but the Elves should be in a committed relationship with each other or heading there. Include a rose, Elrond's Library, and a lost shoe (evil grin).
Summary: Isildur's Bane is found and the Nazgûl are hot on Frodo's trail. Glorfindel is sent into the wilds to save him... but first, Erestor has a few things to say. Glorfindel hears him out, then has a few words of his own.
Written for: Aglarien

The Paths Of Destiny

Author: zilah
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Aglarien
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Glorfindel/Námo
Warnings:Angst, Character death (nothing too graphic)
Request:Romance, sunlight, a little bit o angst, The words 'sunlight and shadow'. A picnic, a blindfold. Námo as a phantom lover at first. Start pre-exile,finish post War of the Ring.
Summary: Námo knows that Glorfindel is his soul-mate but what happens when the elf joins to the Noldor and follows them to the exile?
Written for: El

Rain Song

Author: Naledi
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Minuial Nuwing (thanks also to Min for suggesting the title)
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Elladan/Glorfindel
Request:Elladan/Glorfindel; include rain, angst, candle; do not include torture
Summary: A secret from Glorfindel's past prevents him from accepting Elladan's love
Written for: Elladansgirl

The Rock

Author: Nightcloud
Email: [email protected]
Rating: R
Pairing: Thranduil/ Melpomaen, mention of Erestor/Glorfindel, and Elrond/Celebrian
Request:Mirkwood's king wants Elrond's pretty junior advisor. (must have happy ending)
Summary: When a heart is protected by walls that are tall, thick and strong; even a King must work hard to breach them.
Written for: Nuinzilien

The Secret Spring

Author: Chaotic_binky
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Keilliss
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Elrond/Gildor
Request: A hot spring, a hairbrush, and a bright blue towel; an unexpected seduction by an important visitor. If G/E, must be pre-Celebrían, Gildor as the elder. No heavy BDSM (silk scarves are okay), no parent/child incest; no rape, torture, or excessive angst from any cause; no EVIL!Elves, please.
Summary: Elrond and Gildor share a night of love before the final battle of The Last Alliance.
Written for: Minuial Nuwing

Something Brief

Author: Adlanth
Email: [email protected]
Rating: PG-13
Pairing: Thranduil/Elrond
Request::Elf/Elf, both written as strong characters. Something with oomph, whatever genre. Passion, or farce, or kink, or pathos. Or adventure. Something vivid, with heart, or force, or humour
Summary: Thranduil, Elrond, the War of the Last Alliance.
Written for: Erfan Starled

Sometimes you can't make it on your own, no matter how hard you try

Author: Sue
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Xena
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Elladan/Elrohir/Legolas
Warnings:Incest
Request:A first time, a fight and "Don't ever do that again!"
Summary: Elladan takes responsibility and duty to heart to the detriment of himself. Elrohir and Legolas wait for him. This is the journey they take.
Written for: Selene Aduial

Strings

Author: Faoiltierna
Email: [email protected]
Beta: TribalKnight
Rating: PG-13
Pairing: Legolas/Lindir
Request:My assignment was to write a Legolas/Lindir pairing, light-hearted, with an archery contest between Legolas and a centaur.
Summary: Okay. Legolas/Lindir, check. Lighthearted...hopefully. No MPreg, easily done. Centaur...there are no centaurs in Tolkien! (Are there? :goes off and checks resources and reference materials:) Nope, no centaurs in Tolkien. Uh. Huh. Okay, I'm going to have to use my imagination!
Written for: Ignoblebard

Swan Prince

Author: elfscribe
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Capella and Thevina. Thanks to both of you! Also much gratitude to Malinornë for her knowledgeable and patient help with Sindarin.
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Elladan/Elrohir/Elphir (Imrahil's eldest son), Elphir/OMC
Request:Wherein Princes meet after the Ring War and together explore the differences between elves and men. Elladan and/or Elladan/Elrohir gain insight and tap into his/their human heritage and Elphir gains insight and taps into his elvish heritage. Please make both equally confident. Not too angsty and not overly fluffy (no long term love match required). Just a nice interlude of mutual self-discovery. Humor a plus, but not pure crack!fic. Please include Miruvor, a libation of Dol Amroth, and rain.
Summary: Prince Imrahil's son Elphir visits the decaying town of Edhellond to learn the meaning of an oracle and to indulge in his secret 'vice.' He meets Elrond's twin sons who have much to teach him about the ways of elves and men.
Written for: Ennorwen

Tale of the Ancient Mariner

Author: Phyncke
Email: [email protected]
Rating: PG (eventually NC-17)
Pairing: Voronwë/Glorfindel, Idril/Tuor, Turgon/Ecthelion (secondary)
Warnings:Character death
Beta:khylea (and errors are mine)
Request:Voronwë/Glorfindel-- A dream, a wish yet to be fulfilled, a whispered promise, fighting a growing attraction and a true respect born out of trust. I'd also like them to at least kiss, hence the R-NC17 rating. A little angst is good, but remember: there's no crying in Arda. Elves are not whiny wusses. I'd like good dialog, a real story about affection/love between two strong-willed males without an overly syrupy romance, and a happy ending. Wit and humor are added bonuses.
Summary: The tale of Voronwë the mariner and his odyssey as he charts his course through the First Age from Nevrast, through the building of Gondolin and beyond. He finds his one great love and is a part of the events of that age.
Written for: Jaiden

Teachings of the King

Author:Tena
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Chaotic_Binky and Mistress_minx13. Thank you both so much.
Rating: R
Pairing: Gil-galad/Elrond and Elrond/Glorfindel
Request:Second Age. Elrond in a sword fight, whether for sport or for real.
Summary: Elrond learns much from the king.
Author's note:I hope this has fit the request and I hope that you enjoy
Written for: Adlanth

West of the Moon, East of the Sun

Author: Kenaz
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Larien Elengasse
Rating: PG-13
Pairing: Aragorn/Halbarad
Request:Feel free to play around. I'll just say that I prefer true-to-life stories.
Summary: Near the ruins of the Hornburg, Halbarad has stories to tell.
Written for: Talullah Red

Will Overruled By Fate

Author: Oshun
Title: Will Overruled By Fate
E-mail: [email protected]
Rating: R
Pairing: Celeborn/Haldir, Haldir/Beleg (spoken of only: Celeborn/Thingol, Beleg/Túrin, Beleg/Celeborn)
Betas: Pandemonium, IgnobleBard, Lissa
Request: " . . . an encounter between an Elf recently released from the Halls of Mandos and an Elf who has recently returned to Valinor from Middle-earth. . . . struggling to acclimate themselves to a new place and time, and trying to relate to each other . . . . love to see Haldir meet Beleg."
Summary: Haldir meets Beleg in Valinor and each comes to terms with his past.
Written for: Kenaz

A Year And A Day

Author: Esteliel
Email: [email protected]
Beta: Kenaz; thank you so much! :)
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Celeborn/Legolas/Elrond
Warnings:kink, AU, threesome -- just take a look at the request for what to expect!
Request:Celebron/Legolas/Elrond or Aragorn/Legolas/Celebron or Elrond/Legolas/Orophin, Plot = angst, Double Penetration, sex scene up on a tree, vision of blood, vision of being raped, fluff, horseback sex, and a lot of love and passion...
Summary: Ancient Silvan traditions allow a ruler to take consorts, and so Legolas finds himself promised to Celeborn.
Written for: Sivan