The Skin of Your Mother Before You by gaydhros
Fanwork Notes
Written for InfiniteRiver's beautiful art #104, Like a Woman Shorn. You were so right River, Aredhel does look hot as hell with a buzzcut. I'm very sorry that I had to put her through the emotional wringer before I could let her get there. Huge thanks to Isilme_among_the_stars for the invaluable beta feedback, and to katyamola for the vibe check <3
Warnings for past domestic abuse and child abuse, though none of it is graphic.
Title is from The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.
Enjoy! <3
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Summary:
But Aredhel knew better than her mother; she was stronger, she was more willful, she was enlightened. She would not make the same mistakes Anairë had made. She would find a way to do it all differently.
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Re-embodied in Aman, Aredhel struggles to come to terms with all that has changed, and all that has not.
Major Characters: Aredhel
Major Relationships: Aredhel/Eöl, Aredhel & Maeglin
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Rating: General
Warnings: Check Notes for Warnings
Chapters: 1 Word Count: 5, 698 Posted on Updated on This fanwork is complete.
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