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Title: Hopeless 1/5
Author: Elanna (

elanna9)
Pairing: Aragorn / Legolas
Summary: In which Aragorn and Legolas depart Minas Tirith for the Black Gate; though their quest seems hopeless, their time together is not yet at an end. This story contains several “deleted scenes” from the movie. It stands alone, but is also a sequel to Sleepless, Restless, Faithless and Fearless and takes place immediately afterward.
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Spoilers for the book & movie; graphic sex.
Length: 5305 words
Beta: Mega-thanks to a dear friend who shall remain nameless. :)

Disclaimer: No doubt Tolkien would roll over in his grave at this interpretation of events. This work is (obviously) purely fictional, and was born out a deep love -- bordering on obsession -- with the movie-verse so brilliantly created by Peter Jackson.

Author’s Notes: (1) Important! This story is set within the events of Peter Jackson’s Return of the King. Therefore, in order to provide context, periodically there are scenes that I have taken directly from the screenplay. I make no claim to have written any part of these scenes, and have done my best to call them out via italics.

(2) This story is dedicated to everyone who has read and enjoyed the previous chapters. I realize that it has been over a year since I last updated this series—I have less time to participate in fandom than ever, it seems—but I intend to finish it, if possible before the release of The Hobbit next year! :)

(Will be) Crossposted to:

athelingas,

ardaslash,

legolasaragorn,

vigorleancult,

vigorli, Mirrormere, and Skyehawke.

( They rode forth from Minas Tirith under gray skies and with Arwen's banner overhead. )

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