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Gimli-centric drabble
Sep. 14th, 2008 03:30 pmI'm watching The Two Towers again, partially to see my dress in action, but then it prompted me to write a wee drabble from Gimli's POV when he first meets the Rohirrim. From The Riders of Rohan in TTT:
Title: Alliances
Rating: General
One hundred and five horsemen, so Legolas said. They thundered past them as their small entourage of three crouched until Aragon stood, calling to them. Gimli found himself surrounded by tall, long-limbed men wearing mail of standard make — certainly not of Dwarvish influence — and long, blond hair. He didn't care about the thicket of spears aimed at him, though he snapped a retort when their leader proved insolent. Éomer did provide horses, though he also jabbed at Gimli's heritage, and his hand itched as it clenched on his axe-handle.
Merry and Pippin: they were his focus, his intent. Surely, they lived.
"...for these horsemen are riding down the orc trail. We may get news from them."
"Or spears," said Gimli.
Title: Alliances
Rating: General
One hundred and five horsemen, so Legolas said. They thundered past them as their small entourage of three crouched until Aragon stood, calling to them. Gimli found himself surrounded by tall, long-limbed men wearing mail of standard make — certainly not of Dwarvish influence — and long, blond hair. He didn't care about the thicket of spears aimed at him, though he snapped a retort when their leader proved insolent. Éomer did provide horses, though he also jabbed at Gimli's heritage, and his hand itched as it clenched on his axe-handle.
Merry and Pippin: they were his focus, his intent. Surely, they lived.