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Title: Slipping On The Downside Of Fate (#2404)
Author: Rous
Chapters: 2

Archive: Tolkien
Category: Lord of the Rings (Movieverse)
Description: A bit of movieverse. *shivers with distaste* This just screamed to be written and would NOT shut up until I had done so.
Published: 05 Dec 2005
Updated: 05 Dec 2005
Warnings:
Type: Drama
Characters: Galadriel; Haldir; unknown man


Chapter 1 - Slipping On The Downside Of Fate

“But, why, my Lady? He glanced at the man but a few feet distant. “We leave soon. What have we to do with this war?”

“And in leaving,” she returned, “would you have these peoples stand alone against such a foe? Think! Not all will leave; what of them? What we do here and now reflects upon us. Would you have it said we were allies…or cowards?” She sighed.

Looking at the man, Haldir reconsidered. No, a noble people, they fought for the same cause today, as a thousand years ago.

“I understand, my lady.” He nodded. “We will go.”


Chapter 2 - A/N

I dislike movieverse because so much of it is changed from the book. That being said, there are still a lot of great moments in the movies. Although I am a staunch protester to the whole Helm's Deep fiasco (for the obvious reasons), I had to write this. It just would not let go.

This is what I imagine a conversation between Galadriel and Haldir may have been like. Although he would not actually question her orders, he must have wondered why they even bothered. The man in the story is there as a reminder that there are others with a stake in the future. Perhaps he is a messenger from Gondor or Rohan. It really does not matter. That he begs help from the one race able to escape the coming war is the point. Since PJ could send the elves to Helm's Deep, I figure I can have a man go ask for that help. Poetic license, and all that. LOL

This seems to be another of those bothersome drabbles I write that cries out for a longer version. If you believe so, then just know that it is on the list of things to do.

Thank you for reading.

Rous
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