Incontrovertible (LOTR Drabble, G)

[browngirl]

So, I wrote this for the tolkien_weekly "Proof" challenge. Because I ever was literal-minded.

Title: Incontrovertible
Fandom: LOTR
Characters: Faramir, his brother and his king
Rating: G
Disclaimer: The characters, the setting, and the last twelve words all belong to Professor Tolkien's estate, not to me.



When word had come of Isildur's heir, Faramir replied he must bear proof. Proof of lineage, of right to rule; proof sufficient when Boromir, who mayhap had tested the Ranger on their journey together, could not now report good or ill, would return nevermore.

But proof incontrovertible flared bright in trackless darkness; the star which guided Faramir shone on a kingly brow, lighting eyes of adamant and warmth. Faramir opened his eyes to that face, careworn and kind over him, and smiled as he drew breath to say, "My lord, you called me. I come. What does the king command?"

Comments

[libitina]

Wooo! And then there were hearts and rainbows!

I love the lyrical tone here. (and am unreasonably fond of the word incontrovertible)

[aprilkat.livejournal.com]

Well, that's one way to find out!

You write so beautifully, and that works well with Tolkien!

*hopes you write more LOTR again*

[lame-pegasus.livejournal.com]

...the star which guided Faramir shone on a kingly brow, lighting eyes of adamant and warmth.

This sentence alone is so wondrously beautiful that I feel all warm, jealous and awed while reading it.

But the whole thing is achingly perfect. Brava.

[katarik.livejournal.com]

Oh, FARAMIR. FARAMIR MY BOY.

*eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee*

*hugs you*

[martal0712.livejournal.com]

What I like most about this is that Faramir *doubted*. so many people don't seem to think he would have - but I think that makes the ultimate faith all the richer. Nice turn-around.

[claudia603.livejournal.com]

oh! *clutches chest* Oh, this was marvelous!! Wonderful!

[capra-maritimus.livejournal.com]

Oh, perfect. :D:D:D:D:D Again the journey from doubt to certainty. :D

[sophinisba]

I love this! Oh, Faramir!

[mews1945.livejournal.com]

Lovely, heartwarming. You string the words together like jewels.

[gale-dragoon.livejournal.com]

Ohhh. It's very simplistic in a way that weaves together a lovely picture in my mind of what Faramir is thinking. Was done very nicely. :D

[danachan.livejournal.com]

Oh I just. Oh. My heart. *clutches at it* Do you know how beautiful this is? What a treasure you have given us? Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

"the star which guided Faramir shone on a kingly brow..."

Breathtakingly beautiful. It's pure poetry and I'm very touched.
Thank you, sweetie, for sharing. Absolutely gorgeous *happy sigh*

[dreamflower]

I can't believe I had not seen this one before! This is amazing and beautiful and perfect!