Code Red by Scribe of Mirrormere
Fanwork Notes
There are at least three parts planned: A Grey Matter, White Lies, and Blackout. While the primary inspiration was The Walking Dead, there are numerous homages to other zombie films. This story does borrow some of my own headcanon and 'verse stories as depicted in some previous fanworks (such as A Reunion in Dor Dínen), but it's not necessary to read them to understand this fic.
UPDATE 12/29/24: It's been nearly ten years since I first posted this fic on Silmarillion Writers' Guild and I finally made the transfer over to AO3. Even after all of this time, this fic holds a very special place in my heart. I would like to continue it some day—yes, even ten years later—as I hate to see a work left unfinished and it holds so much memories for me. Very recently I rediscovered rough outlines of Parts 2 and 3 so who knows? Maybe that day will come! For now I am quiet busy with Like a Space Lion, but I have not forgotten this other nutty little AU/crossover/fusion darling of mine. 💕
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Summary:
Aredhel runs into trouble after leaving Gondolin. Luckily, she is prepared. The Walking Dead fusion/zombie AU.
Major Characters: Amras, Aredhel, Curufin, Dwarves, Egalmoth, Eöl, Galadriel, Idril, Lúthien Tinúviel, Mablung, Maglor, Meleth (Elf), Nellas, Original Character(s), Rog, Telchar
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Genre: Adventure, Alternate Universe, Crossover, Horror, Humor
Challenges: B2MeM 2015
Rating: Teens
Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn
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Chapters: 3 Word Count: 31, 659 Posted on Updated on This fanwork is complete.
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Surprise! 😁💕 After ten years, this fic is finally done! While importing fics to this account a couple years ago, I was reminded just how much I intensely loved this fic—writing it, watching The Walking Dead, just the general happy and good vibes I was in during that time period. A lot has happened since, and long story short, I don’t want to see this fic hanging like that. Yet while I had ideas and a sketchy outline written down for the other chapters, it’s been so long since I watched TWD and I wasn’t sure if I could get back into the Middle-earth mindset (even if this fic is filled with crack!) However, I’m not someone who likes to see WIPs laying around collecting dust in my Scrivener, especially something I really, really love. I complete what I start, even if it may take me time!
So I decided on a soft reboot. I revised the first chapter primarily to fix up typos and strengthen any wording. I then brought in some influence from Gorillaz’s music (especially the ones referencing zombies) and Yakuza: Dead Souls, which is a zombie AU for my most beloved fandom.
Instead of waiting and spreading out the chapters like what I normally do with my fic these days, I decided to just post the rest of the story all together. Enjoy the cracky madness! I am celebrating! 🥂🍾
A little bit of incest in the beginning, in case it’s not your cup of tea 💕
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