The Ranger and the Hobbit
by Cairistiona
An AU-ish tale that’s less AU than it is “what if”: what if, as the Dúnedain patrol the region around the Shire, Aragorn has an encounter with an intrepid, resourceful hobbit, one with the same mettle as Bilbo and a similar yen for adventure? And what if Aragorn also has an encounter with some men with less friendly intentions? Tookishness and Rangerliness both abound in this tale of a quiet patrol turned disastrous. 2010 MEFA nominee.
PG-13
· Complete
· Updated 28 November 2009
Characters: Aragorn, Halbarad, Original Character(s)
Chapters
- 1. A Strange Encounter (3,574 words)
- 2. Concern and Consternation (2,365 words)
- 3. Broken Baggage (3,325 words)
- 4. Grim Deeds (2,610 words)
- 5. All You Need Do is Listen (1,934 words)
- 6. Just Bring Him Back Alive (2,483 words)
- 7. Not Without A Fight (2,778 words)
- 8. 'Twas You I Heard (3,097 words)
- 9. Safe (2,194 words)
- 10. There Would Be No Larksong (4,250 words)
- 11. Of Mushroom Stew and Wise Counsel (2,754 words)
- 12. 'Ware a Hobbit Throwing Stones (3,635 words)
- 13. Epilogue: Strong Arms and Spilled Blood (1,542 words)