Go Out in Joy
by Larner
Yes, the writer does on occasion write AU.... What if Frodo had chosen to remain in the Shire instead of sailing with the other Ring-bearers? And what if his family had indeed divined he was fading, and gathered to fare him well?
PG
· Complete
· Updated 18 March 2007
Characters: Aragorn, Arwen, Cirdan, Eglantine Took, Elanor Gardner, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Esmeralda Brandybuck, Estella Bolger, Frodo Baggins, Galadriel, Gandalf, Gildor, Maiar, Marigold Gamgee, Merry, Original Character(s), Paladin Took, Pippin, Rose Cotton, Samwise Gamgee, Saradoc Brandybuck, Valar
Chapters
- 0. Prologue - Might Have Beens (1,327 words)
- 1. Last Riding (4,464 words)
- 2. Dealing with Guilt (5,746 words)
- 3. Acceptance (6,199 words)
- 4. Looking Toward Rest (4,797 words)
- 5. Comfort Approaches from the South (3,850 words)
- 6. Heart Breaking (6,170 words)
- 7. Accepting a Gift (6,234 words)
- 8. The Pall Bearer (7,009 words)
- 9. Laid to Rest (6,633 words)
- 10. Epilogue (2,974 words)
- 99999. Author's Notes (2,738 words)