Lindelea

Long-time Tolkien fan. Author of reams of fanfic written during bouts of pneumonia, bronchitis, or just plain insomnia (some call it insanity, rather). "Chronology of Stories" entry has been updated with the info that previously took up too much space here in the "bio" field.

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• There and Back

  My very first effort! From "The Black Gate Opens" to "The Field of Cormallen" from Pippin's perspective. Companion story to "Choices".

  PG · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 6 August 2003 · Updated 2 May 2005 · Reviews (4)

• Choices

  A story of the friendship between Peregrin Took and Beregond of Gondor. Part of a group of stories set between "The Black Gate Opens" and "Many Partings", told from differing viewpoints. 6 chapters. (Thank you, Carol and Julie, for your careful and untiring beta reading!) One of my earliest efforts, this was originally finished in early February 2003.

  G · 7 chapters · Complete · Published 14 November 2003 · Updated 2 May 2005 · Reviews (28)

• Seeing Red

  Companion story to "At the End of His Rope". The story of how Merry's steward Berilac Brandybuck saved a toddler from being trampled to death, and how two mischievous tweens and some enormous, ahem, items of intimate apparel, saved Berilac... (First published April 2003)

  PG · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 25 March 2005 · Updated 25 March 2005 · Reviews (4)

• FireStorm

  Peregrin Took did not automatically follow his father, Paladin, as Thain. This is the story of how he proved himself to the rest of the Tooks, earning the right to be called The Took, and Thain. 17 chapters (including the Prologue). Originally published April-May 2003. Part of a group of stories including "Striking Sparks", "Flames", and "StarFire".

  PG · 17 chapters · Complete · Published 13 August 2004 · Updated 14 March 2005 · Reviews (16)

• A Took by Any Other Name

  Pippin goes against all convention in the naming of his son. (Chapter 5 is tenatively rated "R" due to the graphic nature of the material, related to capture by Orcs. All other chapters are PG-13 or below.) Warnings: violence, character death. Oops! Forgot to change this! Final chapter added!

  PG-13 · 21 chapters · Complete · Published 2 February 2005 · Updated 10 March 2005 · Reviews (179)

• Flames

  Ferdibrand Took, brave, bold, but in disgrace because of an incident in his past, helps the Tooks to stand against the ruffians while the Thain's son is gone away, perhaps never to return... (note on rating: most of this story is G-rated, but there are a couple of chapters containing violent material, hence the overall PG-13)

  PG-13 · 59 chapters · Complete · Published 3 August 2003 · Updated 8 March 2005 · Reviews (46)

• While There's Breath...

  Pippin has a chance to prove his loyalty when a simple river crossing turns deadly. (Final chapter added, and "author's notes" finished.)

  PG · 8 chapters · Complete · Published 15 January 2005 · Updated 31 January 2005 · Reviews (54)

• All That Glisters

  In the year King Elessar rode north, to dwell for a time by Lake Evendim, word of the Thain's treasure-hoard was heard beyond the Bounds of the Shire, and trouble followed. (From Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice, II. vii: "All that glisters is not gold; / Often have you heard that told. / Many a man his life hath sold / But my outside to behold. / Gilded tombs do worms enfold.") Thanks to all who've taken the time to read and comment.

  PG-13 · 73 chapters · Complete · Published 9 September 2004 · Updated 16 January 2005 · Reviews (429)

• Clearing the Heir

  A holiday story, written for Marigold's Challenge Number 11. How did Bilbo come to the decision to name an heir?

  G · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 2 December 2004 · Updated 10 December 2004 · Reviews (15)

• And Empty Holes It Fills

  Written for Marigold's Challenge 10: It cannot be seen, cannot be felt, Cannot be heard, cannot be smelt. It lies behind stars and under hills, And empty holes it fills. It comes first and follows after, Ends life, kills laughter. (From The Hobbit, “Riddles in the Dark”)

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 November 2004 · Updated 20 November 2004 · Reviews (8)

• The Fall

  Two stories using the same "opener"...the first features Smeagol and Deagol, in the days before the Ring. In the second, little Samwise gains another reason to look up to his Mr Frodo... Originally written for Marigold's Challenge #2.

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 4 November 2004 · Updated 4 November 2004 · Reviews (3)

• A Fistful of Flowers

  Another challenge. Take these words/phrases, and weave a story with them: A giant slug, green, tickle, tied up, Merry. Originally published in May 2003.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 September 2004 · Updated 8 September 2004 · Reviews (6)

• Too Young

  Merry's thoughts after arriving at Cormallen. Originally published March 2003, slightly revised.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 13 August 2004 · Updated 8 September 2004 · Reviews (6)

• StarFire

  During the confirmation of Peregrin Took as Thain, the gift sent by King Eomer of Rohan causes quite a stir. (Final chapter added.)

  PG · 54 chapters · Complete · Published 27 March 2004 · Updated 6 September 2004 · Reviews (256)

• Change in the Weather

  Written for Marigold's challenge. Three stories, one set in Pre-Quest, one set during the Quest, and one set afterwards, all beginning with the same opener: Merry looked up at the sky anxiously. There was going to be a change in the weather, he had no doubt, and not for the better.

  PG · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 14 August 2004 · Updated 29 August 2004 · Reviews (8)

• Slightly Muddled

  Humour/angst. First published March 2003. From the original summary: Fondly dedicated to all those of us who've included American slang in our efforts all unwitting... (now COMPLETE in 8 chapters, imagine that. don't lynch me.)

  PG · 8 chapters · Complete · Published 13 August 2004 · Updated 21 August 2004 · Reviews (42)

• Of Cake and Crumbs and Distant Dreams

  Frodo comforts Pippin with an old tradition. (For Marigold)

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 20 August 2004 · Updated 20 August 2004 · Reviews (24)

• Hopes Pinned

  Time is of the essence in this story of peril and rescue. Originally published March 2003.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 13 August 2004 · Updated 16 August 2004 · Reviews (3)

• Duty

  Bergil was only ten during the siege of Minas Tirith and the Battle of the Pelennor, but he had to grow up quickly at that time... and afterward. (Begun early in February 2003.)

  G · 9 chapters · In progress · Published 2 August 2004 · Updated 11 August 2004 · Reviews (25)

• To Get To The Top

  Pippin tells stories during an enforced wait. (A "Young Steward" story, set after the Quest, before he became Thain of the Shire) Originally published in March 2003.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 5 August 2004 · Updated 5 August 2004 · Reviews (3)

• Aged to Perfection

  Companion story to "Birthday Present". Frodo's version of Merry's rescue, the day after Bilbo's infamous Birthday Party.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 August 2004 · Updated 2 August 2004 · Reviews (7)

• Birthday Present

  A Genuine Shirebound Plot Bunny: The day after Bilbo leaves the Shire, Merry stays at Bag End helping Frodo distribute Bilbo's gifts and handle the crowds. That night, as Merry prepares for bed, he discovers in his room the wrapped gift that Bilbo left for him. Note: The original Chapter 4 has been carefully and painlessly removed and transplanted to its own new setting, entitled: Aged to Perfection. Thanks to the readers who commented on the "Reader Poll"!

  G · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 9 July 2004 · Updated 28 July 2004 · Reviews (44)

• The Council of Elrond

  A Serious Scholarly Work, an Endeavor to cast this Great Event into Poetry and shorten its Length for the sake of the Gentle Reader, after the manner of Lindorien.

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 19 July 2004 · Updated 19 July 2004 · Reviews (10)

• Sword Play

  Faramir Took teaches Goldi a lesson--or is it the other way around?

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 July 2004 · Updated 2 July 2004 · Reviews (6)

• As the Gentle Rain

  Angst Warning. The Travellers return to Gondor for a visit, revisiting old haunts, stirring old memories, encountering old wonders and old dangers, and new ones. Complete: final chapter added.

  PG-13 · 54 chapters · Complete · Published 5 March 2004 · Updated 14 June 2004 · Reviews (249)

• He Died With His Boots On

  What happens when hobbits celebrate with more enthusiasm than sense? Written for llinos on the occasion of her birthday. Happy Birthday!

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 May 2004 · Updated 11 May 2004 · Reviews (13)

• Cousins and Other Nuisances

  While awaiting a new arrival, young hobbits look for trouble... and find it.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 28 April 2004 · Updated 28 April 2004 · Reviews (8)

• In the Fading of the Year

  Dream woven into wakening. Originally written for Marigold's Challenge 3. Warning: Character Death. (But it's as faithful to canon as possible, and seeks to leave you uplifted when you're done. Come celebrate, there's quite a wake in the making!)

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 22 April 2004 · Updated 22 April 2004 · Reviews (6)

• Angst

  Update: Chapter 4 posted, call it a late "April Fools'" present. I OD'd on angst in "Gentle Rain" and had to compensate. AU. Sort of. Draft. Comments welcome. [If you have something you'd like included, please let me know and I will try to work it in. Thank you.] Frodo overhears idle talk at the Prancing Pony and begins to suspect the existence of a conspiracy...

  G · 4 chapters · In progress · Published 27 August 2003 · Updated 3 April 2004 · Reviews (34)

• A Comedy of Merrys (or Much Ado About Merry)

  Not to compare myself to the Bard at all, I just like his way with titles. The eldest son of Mayor Sam is getting married. You are cordially invited... [Final chapter posted.]

  G · 16 chapters · Complete · Published 5 February 2004 · Updated 30 March 2004 · Reviews (76)

• Runaway

  Faramir Took comes to terms with being the son of the Thain. Co-author: Jodancingtree

  PG · 35 chapters · Complete · Published 8 September 2003 · Updated 4 March 2004 · Reviews (79)

• The One that Didn't Get Away

  Response to a challenge. Craft a story from these four unrelated terms: an old boot, a stale sandwich, a sudden cloudburst, and an earache. (Characters: Young Merry and young Pippin)

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 March 2004 · Updated 2 March 2004 · Reviews (3)

• Ripples in the Moonlight

  The eve before the day Frodo Baggins' life changed forever, his parents had momentous news. Written for Marigold's Challenge #1

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 27 February 2004 · Updated 27 February 2004 · Reviews (9)

• On Solid Ground

  After an eternity of waiting, Faramir Took and Goldilocks Gamgee are about to be married... but eternity may be closer than they think... [Final chapter posted: reader comments most welcome!]

  PG · 20 chapters · Complete · Published 2 February 2004 · Updated 24 February 2004 · Reviews (97)

• Shire: Beginnings

  How the Shire came to be. ("Beginnings" details the journey of the Fallohides across the Misty Mountains into the new land.) Once upon a time, Hobbits lived in harmony with Men, farming the upper vales of the Anduin. They lived so quietly, as a matter of fact, that none of the Great noticed them at all. (The Great are more likely to notice troublemakers than folk doing what they ought.) Times changed, a darkness crept over the land to shadow the hearts of Men, and some Little Folk made the dangerous crossing of the Mountains to the West, while others were driven into the shelter of the forest, where they passed quite a few years in pleasant obscurity once more. It is not always a misfortune being overlooked...

  PG · 35 chapters · Complete · Published 25 November 2003 · Updated 28 January 2004 · Reviews (127)

• In the Eye of the Beholder

  Spear-song of an orc-chieftain of Khazad-dum. (Originally titled "Beauty")

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 16 January 2004 · Updated 16 January 2004 · Reviews (5)

• Answering Machines of Middle-earth

  AU. Very definitely. If there were answering machines in Middle-earth, what kinds of messages would they hold? Let us listen in... (originally published in an LOTR email list in January 2003)

  G · 12 chapters · Complete · Published 19 August 2003 · Updated 30 December 2003 · Reviews (52)

• Secrets

  For Dana, Merry Christmas! Frodo Baggins has a secret...

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 December 2003 · Updated 25 December 2003 · Reviews (7)

• Sunsets

  Feeling melancholy, I dashed off this little story of the last meeting of two old friends.

  G · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 2 December 2003 · Updated 6 December 2003 · Reviews (8)

• A Small and Passing Thing

  Sequel to "The Rebel". The Healing of the Shire. Comprising chapters taken from the latter pages of the Red Book.

  PG · 72 chapters · Complete · Published 30 September 2003 · Updated 13 November 2003 · Reviews (249)

• Seal of Approval

  A humourous look at the trials and travails of looking after a younger cousin.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 4 November 2003 · Updated 4 November 2003 · Reviews (6)

• Truth

  Faramir Took and Goldilocks Gamgee might make a nice couple... but for the difference in their social status. Meanwhile, young Frodo Gamgee has trouble that only the Thain can resolve. (Sequel to "Where the Merlin Cries") Complete.

  PG · 24 chapters · Complete · Published 24 August 2003 · Updated 18 October 2003 · Reviews (47)

• At the End of His Rope

  In the seventh year of Thain Peregrin I, an overturned coach is the least of his problems... Sequel to "Down and Out" and "FirstBorn" (Complete and revised. This story contains my all-time favourite, of any chapter in any story I have written: Chapter 39, "Celebration") [Formatting problems are being dealt with as alert reader Miriel lets me know what she finds! Thanks, Miriel! Corrected footnote in "In Dreams" to reflect proper reference. Updated author's notes.]

  G · 97 chapters · Complete · Published 6 August 2003 · Updated 16 September 2003 · Reviews (245)

• Chronology of Stories

  For convenience of readers, since I seem to be struck by flying sequels quite often, I am posting this list of "Lindelea" stories so that if you are at all curious, or confused about the timeline, you can catch hold of something.

  G · 1 chapter · In progress · Published 13 September 2003 · Updated 13 September 2003 · Reviews (2)

• FirstBorn

  Faramir Took is feeling the pressure of being the son of the Thain. This is a sequel to "Flames", but is written to stand alone if you are not familiar with that story. See also the sequel: "Runaway"

  PG · 9 chapters · Complete · Published 19 August 2003 · Updated 4 September 2003 · Reviews (13)

• Frogs

  Homesick Halflings teach their Big Folk friends a pub-game from the Shire. By popular demand, yes, you asked for it, chapter 2 has been added. (Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it...)

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 7 August 2003 · Updated 31 August 2003 · Reviews (16)

• Down and Out

  During the sixth year of Thain Peregrin I, a cave-in threatens the New Smials at Tuckborough. Sequel to "FirstBorn".

  G · 10 chapters · Complete · Published 6 August 2003 · Updated 21 August 2003 · Reviews (5)

• Seeing the Forest for the Trees

  Merry and Pippin investigate strange doings in the Old Forest after they return to the Shire. Darker than the usual "Young Steward" story. Extreme angst.

  PG-13 · 7 chapters · Complete · Published 9 August 2003 · Updated 9 August 2003 · Reviews (18)

• The Leap

  In Moria, an old memory returns to haunt Pippin.

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 9 August 2003 · Updated 9 August 2003 · Reviews (4)

• Forever

  A short, sweet story about young Meriadoc Brandybuck and his favourite cousin. [To tell any more in this summary would give too much away...]

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 9 August 2003 · Updated 9 August 2003 · Reviews (7)