Tolkien Fan Fiction
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| Battle upon the Quays |
The last thoughts of the Captain of the Havens of Umbar. MEFAwards 2008: Nominee – Races: Men: General Drabbles |
| Crackling flames cover our shouts of triumph: the young heir to Dol Amroth – only lightly guarded! Eager to secure this prize, we press the attack, force the Swan-knights into the warren of the port-district. The prince laughs at the challenge, apparently unperturbed. Soon the reason becomes obvious: Far from getting lost, the Gondorians turn the flame-illuminated maze to their advantage, exploit every nook and cranny. Inconceivable! I alone make it back to the burning quays. Somehow, I am not surprised when, materialising out of the billowing smoke, a sword points at me, held – I don’t doubt – by the famed Thorongil. |
A/N: - Title is taken from the corresponding passage in RotK, Appendix A I (iv). 17.11.06 B-drabble for Roh_wyn, who wanted to read something featuring corsairs, preferably with Imrahil and/or Aragorn as Thorongil. |