Alphabet of Arda

The characters are the property of the Tolkien Estate.

Written for the "There and Back Challenge"

Consent

“I have told Aragorn he may have your hand in marriage,"

Arwen’s face lit up.

“When he is King of both Gondor and Arnor,” Elrond continued.

Arwen’s eyes blazed. ”Ada, you cannot! That is cruel, that is evil! He is mortal, his days are not like ours.”

“Precisely, my child. You need time to reflect on your choice. Aragorn is great amongst Men, but he is still destined to die.”

“I have given him my heart and would know bliss as his wife!”

“Remember you have chosen a hard path,” Elrond replied. “Your doom will be bitter at the ending.”

A/N You can see an illustrated version of this drabble on my site at

http://www.freewebs.com/lindahoyland/alphabetofarda.htm