FIC: Gift for BVB

[tarotgal]

Title: Gift for Black Velvetband
Author: tarotgal
Fandom: Lord of the Rings (post RotK)
Pairing: Legolas/Gimli
Rating: R
Disclaimer: These characters and their world are as not mine as they could possibly get.
Summary: When a rule is broken, it’s up to Gimli to administer a fitting punishment.
Notes: Written for Black Velvetband for the winter holidays, 2004

Follow the fake LJ cut to my (Gift for BVB) Have a happy Yule/Winter Solstice!

I honestly think I went way overboard with the spanking element. *blushes* And I apologize profusely for that. It was like a snowball that started rolling that I could not stop. Therefore, I am afraid, there's less sneezing and more "plot" that I had intended. But I hope that you like it anyway. I'm rather worried you won't... worried but hopeful I guess I am. Oh, and this is, I realized halfway through the story, my first attempt at ever actually writing a full sex scene with the two of them! So I'm slightly nervous about that, as well. But I hope I'm just over-worrying and that you end up enjoying this :-)

Comments

Oh Lovely!

[rainbowbluebird.livejournal.com]

Oh tg...

I didn't think it was possible to squee and swoon at the same time! But alas, you've proved me wrong *g*

What a truly naughty and delighful fic; you've captured the situation perfectly...a sneezy elf in need of a punishment and a gentle dwarf more than willing to carry it out.

I don't think I can thank you enough; your fics always come when I've had truly horrible days and always manage to make things seem brighter.

And no, there's not too much spanking! ;)

So thank you, thank you, thank you! It was a most special gift from a most special and gifted person.

Bright Blessings and Happy Holidays!

BVB

Re: Oh Lovely!

[tarotgal]

*deep, happy, relieved sigh* I am SO glad you liked it! You've no idea how worried I was that you might not. I always love your feedback (and your works as well!) and really wanted to do a good job for you.

I didn't think it was possible to squee and swoon at the same time! But alas, you've proved me wrong *g*
heehee! That's another quote I'm going to have to put somewhere to read over when I'm feeling uninspired and in need of a smile :-)

What a truly naughty and delighful fic; you've captured the situation perfectly...a sneezy elf in need of a punishment and a gentle dwarf more than willing to carry it out.
In the first version of the story running through my head, it was just your basic kinky sex scene. But when I sat down to write it, non-sex-related spanking came out and with it plot, emotions, etc. I rather liked that idea so I kept it. Glad you enjoyed the situation!

I don't think I can thank you enough; your fics always come when I've had truly horrible days and always manage to make things seem brighter.
Oh, gosh, I know that feeling! And you've no idea how great it is to know that I was able to brighten your day a little- both with content and timing. I'm so very glad :-)

And no, there's not too much spanking! ;)
*another relieved sigh* I really thought that maybe I had gone overboard... :-)

And you're welcome many times over! You've been so sweet to me and you really do deserve a nice fic to curl up with and enjoy. Blessed be! *HUGS*

[ladykorana.livejournal.com]

Whew! *fans self with hand* Nothing like Elf/Dwarf sex to get the blood pumping!

I'm so grateful that you offered to write these gift fics and post them publicly. They're far better than storebought gifts, as they're more generous, thoughtful, and more people can enjoy them than just the intended recipient...so I offer a heartfelt thank you for this steamy fic!

I must say, I'm impressed by the reason you came up with for the spanking. When this idea was first proposed, I thought for a long time about what would make Gimli seriously angry enough that he would feel the need to impose such a punishment...and I came up empty-handed. Your idea about dangerous, restricted mining areas is brilliant, and completely believable, as is Gimli's anger and seriousness about the situation. I particularly like the emphasis on placing others in danger deserving extra punishment. Well done! (And thank goodness Legolas didn't sneeze down there and wipe out half the dwarven population as well as a third of the remaning Fellowship! *G*)

I was also surprised by how hot I found the sex, despite spanking not being a particular kink of mine. I had one little moment of squickiness when I read about the painful sex itself, but I got over that pretty darn quickly! It's gonna take more than that to keep me from enjoying reading Elf/Dwarf smut, especially when Gimli is so wonderfully tender and caring after the sex is over!

Ok now, on to my favorite thing about this fic:
“ihhh…” Legolas closed his eyes and brought his hand up to his nose. “ihhhh-hehhh…” Recognizing the sound, Gimli looked back. Legolas was not trying to hold back this sneeze this time, it was simply slow to build as usual. Gimli watched and waited. “ehhh… eh-hehh-ehhhh-EHSchhhhhhhhh!”
I can't tell you how much I adore the fact that Legolas sneezing this way has practically become sneezefic canon now! Makes me wonder if it's just Legolas, or if it's an elf trait, like the twitching ears. I have lots of theories about this that I won't go into now, but thank you so much! (My libido thanks you as well *G*)

During nearly every extended stay with Gimli in the Glittering Caves, Legolas had come down with a bad cold. After the third, Gimli had stocked up on handkerchiefs for subsequent times. They had been well-used since.
I also have to thank you for this bit of delicious continuity. And the phrasing...simply calling it a 'bad cold' instead of merely a cold sent a shiver down my spine, as did the reference to the bed being turned into a sickbed. Poor Elf-baby...let's you know he's been feeling really crappy lately, not just bored. It also makes me wonder if, after the umpteenth time of catching cold when visiting Gimli, the rest of the dwarves are starting to wonder if all elves are sickly creatures or if Legolas is the exception. They probably never see him at his best, except for when he first arrives at the caves. *G*

In conclusion, thanks! I really can't wait to read my fic now!

[tarotgal]

Whew! *fans self with hand* Nothing like Elf/Dwarf sex to get the blood pumping!
LOL! Yes, I know that feeling as well!

I'm so grateful that you offered to write these gift fics and post them publicly. They're far better than storebought gifts, as they're more generous, thoughtful, and more people can enjoy them than just the intended recipient...so I offer a heartfelt thank you for this steamy fic!
I felt perfectly terrible for not being able to properly keep up with birthdays... so I like this solution and I'm hoping to be able to have the time and ability to do the same thing next year. I definitely have enjoyed the experience so far, and it's great to be able to give something more personalized back to people who've actually been keeping up with my boring exploits over the years and who are so great at giving me helpful and warm feedback. And hopefully these will brighten the lurkers' days a bit, as well :-) So... you're welcome and thank you!

I must say, I'm impressed by the reason you came up with for the spanking.
I'm not entirely sure how I came up with that, but it just sort of came out as I started typing. And I thought it worked so I just went with it. I'm glad you found it believable. And thank you for noticing the extra punishment assigned to putting others at risk. Gimli cares about his dwarves! Thank you so much for your comments on this subject- I've read them through at least ten times now with a big smile on my face.

I was also surprised by how hot I found the sex, despite spanking not being a particular kink of mine.
Sorry about the squick! But I'm glad you were able to keep reading. And you should know there's no way I'm NOT going to write ample amounts of caring and cuddling after a scene like that! Poor elf!

I can't tell you how much I adore the fact that Legolas sneezing this way has practically become sneezefic canon now!
LOL! I just can't resist. Yesterday an incredibly delicious Legolas sneeze-building-up scene popped into my head. I think it might just have to become another "elf case study" of mine because I don't want to kill the image by trying to write a fic around it. But... yes... I love Legolas sneezing like this, too! And I'm happy you liked that specific part! It was definitely one of my favorite moments as well.

I also have to thank you for this bit of delicious continuity. And the phrasing...simply calling it a 'bad cold' instead of merely a cold sent a shiver down my spine, as did the reference to the bed being turned into a sickbed.
*G* You have great taste. Thank you so much! *hugs*

It also makes me wonder if, after the umpteenth time of catching cold when visiting Gimli, the rest of the dwarves are starting to wonder if all elves are sickly creatures or if Legolas is the exception. They probably never see him at his best, except for when he first arrives at the caves. *G*
LOL! I agree! :-)
Actually, I have a fic started that is sort of along those lines. I started one a long while ago where they realize and start to deal with why Legolas comes down sick on every visit. And the fic starts out with legolas arriving and talking to a few dwarves.
I have a secret desire to write a short two-fic series about this perspective/concept as well.