The High Pass to Gondor by octopus_fool
Fanwork Notes
Written for Day 1 of Rohan Week, and the November Instadrabbling (for the prompts "high", "pass", "dare" and "I know you're bleeding, but you'll be okay").
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Summary:
Eorl heard it before he saw it: the sliding of stones as they crossed the high pass into Gondor.
Canon Source: Lord of the Rings
Major Characters: Eorl the Young
Major Relationships:
Genre: Family, Fixed-Length Ficlet, Hurt/Comfort
Challenges:
Rating: General
Warnings:
Chapters: 1 Word Count: 100 Posted on Updated on This fanwork is complete.
The High Pass to Gondor
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Eorl heard it before he saw it: the sliding of stones as they crossed the high pass into Gondor. A youth's scream, and gasps.
He ran, seeing his son slip down the slope and come to a precarious halt.
"Don't move!" Eorl shouted, signalling to prepare ropes.
Shortly after, the boy was standing back on the path.
"It was a dare," Brego sobbed as Eorl cleaned his bleeding knees.
"That could have been your end. Bravery is well, but there's wisdom in knowing when it is at place."
Brego nodded.
"Luck was with you. You're bleeding, but you'll be alright."
