Startling Realization

[tarotgal]

I had a very startling realization as I wrote tonight. That the LotR story with Aragorn and Legolas that I had envisioned a week ago was very much not what I was writing. I don't know what this current story is, but it is filled with much grief and guilt which overpower the sneezes and drown out the need for the sort of sex I had envisioned for the pair. Instead, Legolas seems to be gravitating to Gimli for comfort... and I do not much feel like holding him back. So far, it's mainly an AU summary, with emotion and sneezes thrown in.... but I do not know exactly where it will take me on Legolas' catharsis of sorts.

So I began another story just now (about half a minute ago) which resembles more of what I originally had in mind. And when I'm done playing there, I will feel much better about returning to this darker piece which I'm sure will be good when finished... but it has a spirit all its own and does not need me.

Comments

Ooh! Elf angst!

[(Anonymous)]

I'm intrigued by your descriptions of where the story is going. I love Legolas angst fics...plus sneezing too! Two great story elements for the price of one! I love how as you're learning more about the world of LOTR, the characters seem to be moving the story in directions you hadn't planned, and I can't wait to see where they end up!
I'm pleased Gimli will have a role...the dwarf really is quite good at comforting his friends. He's much wiser than he looks. It's there to see in the movie as he holds back Legolas from going after Aragorn at the end of their spat in the armory of Helm's Deep.

I'm psyched that you've started another fic too! Good luck with that one as well. Hopefully Aragorn and Legolas will cooperate for you this time!

-Lady Korana

Re: Ooh! Elf angst!

[tarotgal]

heehee, certainly I hope so!!! :-)
Yeah, I'm not entirely sure where it's going, but there's been quite a lot of angst and there proves to be much more before I'm done. The characters really are amazing- like you say, they're much deeper than can easily be portrayed in the movies. I'm having a lot of fun with it... even if this current story is dark and uncooperative... it's more than worth it for the result. Thanks MUCH for the encouragement though!!!!!

Though I must admit, it's a little sad for me to be learning about the world in so much detail before I've finished the books or movies... I've ruined quite a few surprises for myself :-) But I don't mind it too much if it makes my stories now better. Besides, I can just recall my surprise when I watch the third movie and read the book, right?

There is a higher power.

[(Anonymous)]

Hi, tarotgal. I don't have a livejournal so I'm logged in as anonymous, which suits me fine. I'm much too shy/embarrassed to sign my name here! I found ToS awhile ago (over a year, maybe two? My sense of time is atrocious), and thought I'd found heaven online. Which in a way, I had. Ack. I'm not game to type it even, but...I share your interest (too scared to type the 'f' word!) for...um...the content of your site. And I thought I was a freak before I found your site, and the rest of the sites out there! Now, I know I am a freak but at least I am not alone, and at least I have lots of wonderful...stories... *gulp* *goes bright bright red* And then I stumbled upon your diary a few days ago, and read that you had written a LotR story...oh. That's what broke my silence, finally, and persuaded me to say - hi, tarotgal! I've known of you for so long but never had the nerve to say hi. LotR is my current obsession. And... I've hit heaven, for the second time in two years. Thank you.

PS

[(Anonymous)]

When I first read that you'd written a LotR fic, I couldn't click fast enough on the link! Actually, it took me awhile to find the link, because it wasn't underline or in a different color, and I'm just dumb in general, and I had a few minutes of panicked frustration trying to figure out exactly WHERE I could read this story! And then I did find the link, and all was good. Or was it? Of course, higher powers only go so far, and of course, personal buildpage was down, as usual. And I had a few anxious days of fretting, and continually checking TG Realm, to see if it'd come back up yet. And then I read your story. For impressions: read final two lines of above post.

PPS. I'm not sure how much reading around you've done, but I thought you might possibly be interested in this link? As I've said, I'm not sure if you've read it before, but if not...

Link (http://www.libraryofmoria.com/legolasaragorn/aahtisssshhhooo.txt)

Re: There is a higher power.

[tarotgal]

**Hi, tarotgal. I don't have a livejournal so I'm logged in as anonymous, which suits me fine. I'm much too shy/embarrassed to sign my name here!**
And you're more than welcome to do so! Hi!

**I'm not game to type it even, but...I share your interest (too scared to type the 'f' word!) for...um...the content of your site. And I thought I was a freak before I found your site, and the rest of the sites out there! Now, I know I am a freak but at least I am not alone, and at least I have lots of wonderful...stories...**
I couldn't use the 'f-word' for 3 months when I first found the sites, even after I submitted stories to the sites! I refused to believe it and just called it an interest... took me a while to get over that :-) And sometimes I still do feel like it's just an interest... while other times it is more sexual in nature for me. *hugs* I'm so glad you feel better about yourself though! Whoohoo! Go freaks!! :-)

**And then I stumbled upon your diary a few days ago, and read that you had written a LotR story...oh. That's what broke my silence, finally, and persuaded me to say - hi, tarotgal!**
Aaaaaawwwwwwww you're going to make me cry! Hi!!! I'm glad you finally found it on TG's Realm... It was also posted on sneezefic and lotrhpsneeze but the one on my site's the better version. And I'm most glad you enjoyed it! It *is* a good obsession, isn't it? (LotR I mean) I'm so glad you delurked to say so! This totally made my day! I'm so glad you were able to find my site(s) and stories- especially the LotR one and thank you so much for sharing with me!

And thank you for the story link- I'm sure I had not read it before. I like the way the hobbits (and eventually everyone) teased him for it. Though the sneezes by the end weren't exactly my favorite, it was still QUITE an amusing story- though with Legolas, how could I not like it? :-) Thanks!!