Jewel of Mirkwood by DaughterofNimrodel
Jewel of Mirkwood
Author(s): Cee
Rating: R (rating may go up)
Disclaimer: I do not own any recognizable characters from Lord of the Rings, or any other of Tolkien’s work. However, any original characters, belong to me. Please do not use them without my permission.
Pairing: Rumil/OFC
Beta(s): not beta’d
Feedback: Love it, thrive on it!!
Archiving: Only with the Author’s permission
Summary: Fresh out of warden training, Rumil is sent with Haldir to establish good will between Lothlorien and Mirkwood. In Mirkwood rumors are spreading about a secret daughter, of legendary beauty in Thranduil’s household, referred to as “The Jewel of Mirkwood.”
Warnings: Thranduil is not the nicest of guys in this, though he really isn’t a bad guy either.
Chapter 1
Two elves made their way down the dusty road. Haldir and Rumil were being sent to Mirkwood to contact King Thranduil in the hopes of negotiating a sharing of land. Haldir sighed as Rumil began yet another chorus of his favorite traveling song, which to Haldir’s dismay was an original entitled “Rumil the Mighty”.
Haldir realized that Rumil was young and excited about his first mission as a warden of Lorien, but he only had so much patience when his ears were under such an assault. “Brother!” Haldir barked, causing a pause in the lively song. ” Is it really necessary to sing the same song the entire way to Mirkwood?”
Rumil grinned. ” You are right, Haldir.”
Haldir sighed audibly and settled more comfortably into the saddle. ” Thank you Rumil, there is hope for you yet.”
“My thanks to you brother, such praise from you is a high honor indeed.” Rumil’s grin grew as he took a deep breathe and began singing again, another song praising his many daring deeds.
Haldir sighed in relief as the trees of Mirkwood came into sight..” Thank the Valar we are nearly there. Rumil, that is quite enough. We are nearing the forest and I would prefer it if we did not announce our presence to any of its less friendly inhabitants.”
“How deep into the woods do the spiders dwell? ” Rumil asked ending his song.
” I shouldn’t think the spiders will be too much of an issue. I am told that Thranduil is sending Legolas to meet us at the borders. We should be seeing him any moment.”
“Not likely, unless I wish you to see me.” Legolas replied coming from the nearby shadows.
“Do you not ever tire of that?” Haldir asked annoyed by the fact that the Prince of Mirkwood had so easily taken him off guard, even though this was an ongoing tradition between the two. Anywhere but Mirkwood and Legolas was unable to best the March Warden, but here in his own realm, few could equal Legolas’ woodland skills.
“Never.” Legolas laughed. ” Why do you complain so? I would think my old tutor would be pleased by the fact that I had taken his lessons to heart.”
“One day you will be in my realm and then you shall see how much you still have to learn.” Haldir smirked. Then changing the subject he motioned to Rumil, who astonishingly enough had remained quiet during this interlude. Something Haldir would be forever thankful for. ” Legolas, this is my brother, Rumil. He just recently became a warden. The Lord and Lady thought this would be a good errand for him to cut his teeth on.”
Rumil shot his brother an evil glare. ” I am not an elfling, brother, must you make me appear so?”
” I do not make you appear as an elfling, you do the job quite well without any help from me.”
Legolas watched the exchange with extreme amusement.” Ah, siblings, are they not wonderful?”
“That statement proves that you have none.” Haldir retorted as Rumil snorted in agreement..
Legolas’ smile faded and a strange look crossed his face. ” You are right, my friend. I have no sis-siblings.” Then he grew quiet.
” Perhaps we should be on our way. I am sure your father waits, and as I recall that is not something he is fond of doing.” Haldir smiled at Legolas, puzzled by the strange reaction.
” Not to mention the fact that I am famished and tired of listening to the two of you.” Rumil added urging his horse forward.
Legolas suppressed a laugh as Rumil rode past him. ” Well, it would seem the young one has spoken.”
” I heard that!” Rumil shouted from up ahead.
Haldir rolled his eyes. ” Now do you see why I’m so eager to get to your father. I feel that for Rumil’s sake I should be allowed some time away from him or I fear I will be unaccountable for my actions.”
Legolas laughed and lead his horse from the nearby trees. ” Very well then. Come let us catch up with him before he ends up being dinner for a spider.”
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” Hail, Thranduil, King of the Woodland realm of Mirkwood. We thank you for your hospitality and humbly honor you with a gift of our appreciation.” Haldir bowed in front of Thranduil’s throne giving the speech that he had prepared. At his mention of the gift, Rumil stepped forward and handed a small bundle to the elf at Thranduil’s side. Thranduil inclined his head slightly, indicating that the gift was accepted and that Haldir could now take on a more relaxed air.
” It is a pleasure to receive guests from our kin of the Golden Wood. Rest, there will be enough time for business in the days that follow. I am sure you are both weary.” Thranduil waved his hand, Haldir and Rumil stood and resumed their positions along the wall as the King continued with other business of court.
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Rumil was bored and restless. When Haldir had told him that he would be coming to Mirkwood, he had envisioned adventure,and excitement, not standing in a dim hall listening to the court lackeys drone on and on about the taxing of river routes.
Rumil’s mind and eyes began to wander. He found himself ridiculously fascinated by the design on a tapestry hanging behind the king’s throne. He continued his close scrutiny of the wall hanging until to his surprise he realized that it was looking back at him. Peeking out from behind the tapestry was the pale face of an elf maiden. Rumil smiled slightly and bowed his head.
Her deep blue eyes went wide at his greeting, and her cheeks flushed an even rosier red. She glanced around the room as if fearful. Then shyly, she returned his smile and in turn nodded her own head, a wisp of golden hair falling across her forehead.
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Legolas stood at attention to the right of his father’s throne. He was slightly annoyed by his father’s quick dismissal of Haldir and Rumil. He glanced in their direction worried that they had been offended. The last thing Mirkwood needed was to make more enemies, not with the shadows growing once again.
It was at that moment that he saw Rumil smile and nod in his direction. Legolas furrowed his brow in confusion, was the young elf nodding at him? No, he was clearly looking past the throne. Legolas turned his head following Rumil’s gaze.
His eyes widened as he saw the face looking out from behind the tapestry. He glared at the young elleth, feeling both panic and anger. The moment she saw his face, hers disappeared. Legolas glanced at his father, hoping that he had not seen the eavesdropper.
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This story is nominated for Best Het at the MPA awards. If you would like to vote the link is http://www.elvenlords.net/MPA/mpa.htm.
68 Comments
I love it!!!!!!!!! this is very well writen and so far very interesting!!!(and funny!) hope you post more soon:-) *hugs*
That souns like the begining of a really good story. PM me when the next chaper is up. and tell me why it’s rated R.
If I could give you a standing ovation I would. This is by far and wide one of the very best fanfics I have ever read. It is a far more original plot line than most others. It is extremely well written, with great variety of descriptive words and sentence structure. I highly encourage you to continue with the same zeal you have previously shown. Do not allow your style to fade or your use of words to become routine and stale! So many good stories have been ruined by things such as this! It is usually my goal to provide authors with some constructive criticism when I review their stories, so I would say this; I can’t think of any. Your story was so well written that I cannot find any notable flaws to be corrected. You have defeated the master. I bow to your incredible writing skills.
Oh, I loved it when Legolas startled Haldir and Rumil at the start! So perfect! The only being that could possibly sneak up on an Elf would, of course, be another Elf… Also, got a great laugh at Rumil’s comment that Haldir knows how to clear a room! I really love the way you’re writing these characters! So original, yet sounding exactly like who they’re supposed to be. Oh and when Rumil fell out of the tree, I nearly fell out of my chair, LOL! Too funny! Great job and I can’t wait to read more!
I want to thank you all for your wonderful reviews! It means so much to me to know that you are enjoying it. I just submit chapter 4 so hopefully it will be up soon. Again thank you so much. 🙂
I just read chapter 4, and again, I am forced to announce it a wonderful installment! You are a brilliant author. You have a vast vocabulary which keeps the reader from being bored with the same words and phrases over and over. You develop your characters exceedingly well, letting us each know what every characters is like, and how to view them in your story. My only advice is to continue on your present path. Do not allow your attention to detail and your dedication to making each chapter the best it could be to fall away. I look forward to a very intriguing story. My hat is off to you.
LOOOVE IT!!!! keep writin!;-) *hugs*
Ok, I’m starting to get a few withdrawl symptoms. Chapter five still hasn’t shown up yet! When do you think it will be up?! I hope soon. Pm me, would you?
wow u r a really good writer! please keep it up.
i can’t wait for the next chapter
*tear* It’s beautiful!
Quiet a unique idea too, I have read lots of fanfiction in my day and they all seem to have the same form of plot.
I’m very pleased with this story and can’t wait for the next installment. Good work!
Again thank you all for your continued reading and support. I am currently working on chapter 6 but I have been running into a few snags. Hopefully I will have it up soon, but until then thanks for your patience.
This is good! I like this story, but is there any more to it?? Let me know, because if there is, I’d love to read it!!!
Aaaah, a wonderful story, Milady!
Intriguing, captivating, and extremely well written.
Most excellent!!!
Okay, enough formality. ;>)
ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT, and sure hope you add to it soon.
Yay!!! This chapter is just as exciting and suspenseful as the rest of the story! Very very enjoyable. I can’t wait for the next installment!!
😀
I’m enjoying this SO much! I love the way he asked her to bind herself to him. *Sigh!* What a fantastic love story you’ve got going on! Can’t wait to read the rest!
Wow. I can’t tell you enough what a talented writer you are. I have had the pleasure of reading hundreds of fanfics, but out of all them, perhaps two or three even hold a candle to yours. You have the skill and style of a professional author. Keep up your incredibly written story.
This story was REALLY good! Are you going to add more to it?!?!?!
— Chelsea
Hey just wanted to let you all know that chapter 8 is done and only needs to be edited which I am off to take care of now. With any luck it will be up in a few days. Again than you so much for all the kind words you have no idea how they can turn a bad day into a good one.
Chapter 8 was awesome!!!!! I can’t wait for Chapter 9!!!!!!
Well, if reviews can turn your bad day into a good one, then let me just tell you that beautiful stories like this one can do the same for your readers!
Thanks for sharing such wonderful work with the rest of us!
Oh chapter eight was so beautiful it made me cry!
I’m so glad we got to “see” the wedding, rather than just hear about it later! Like poor Haldir had to! Oh and I love how Rumil said that their love is worth even giving his life for… SIGH! Great job! Can’t wait for the rest!~Aislynn
I liked chapter nine!!! Go you!!
Well done! You really have a beautiful love story going on here! Good thing they finally had their time together because somehow I think true love’s course is going to get QUITE bumpy once Thranduil gets anywhere near them! Ka-BOOM! Daddy’s *not* going to be happy! 🙂 Great job! ~Aislynn
Wow that was a great beginning. Really funny too, I’ll be looking forward to the next parts. 🙂
LOLOLOL!!!!!
Oh, I can just picture poor Rumil, being reduced to such masquerade! Never ceases to amaze me what guys will do in the name of love (maybe elves aren’t so different from humans after all, eh?)
Hope the King don’t get the “hots” too bad for Legolas’ “girlfriend”, or things might get out of hand. LOL
Please keep this story going—it’s just getting better with every chapter!
OMG!!! that was soooooooo funny!!!!!
*falls off chair laughing* Poor Rumil! At least he didn’t ask, ” Does this dress, make me look fat?”
Imagine how red Thranduil would turn after he found out it was Rumil! Great story! can’t wait for the next chapters!
Oh my! I have to try and stop laughing so hard to type this! Where to start? Too many great things to name them all, I guess but have to mention Legolas’ “I knocked!” then the room closing in on him. And Rumil’s curls and his butt looking big in the dress! Never letting Arienta near his hair with a hot iron in her hand! Haldir’s reputation with the ladies?!? ROFLOL!!! Wonderful, wonderful chapter! Can’t wait for more! ~Aislynn
O-oh! Getting serious again now!
Looks like we got more than just one storm brewing.
Somebody needs to slap some sense into Thranduil!
Put your foot down, Legolas, and stand up to “daddy”! ;>)
Another very excellent chapter!!!!!
Poor Legolas! *huggles*…What? It’s an excuse to comfort him…*smiles innocently* Yes, I’m another fangirl clone. He he, but it’s a good thing. *puts on Legolas shirt*
Chapter 11 was great, I can’t wait for the next one! Keep up the ood work! 🙂
You guys are really just the best! All your reviews and support are what keep me writing. I would also like to let all of you know that Jewel of Mirkwood has been nominated for an award in the elveswarriorsscribes yahoo group. Thanks so much for all the great reviews and I will try to have chapter 12 up soon. I do have to warn you though, I am getting ready to move soon so I might not post as fast as before, still I will make an effort.
First of all, I must tell you. This, and Daughter of Nimrodel are…my two favorite lord of the rings fanfictions that I have ever read. Your writing style is quite increadible and I find myself craving more and more. I check several times a day to see if more has been posted. I have yet to really delve into the lost ones yet, but I’m sure that I will find it to be just as intriguing and fascinating as your other works of art are. Continue with the great work. (what is a betta?)
That was REALLY good….. PLEASE put up more…. I LIVE on fanfiction…..
You have this wonderful knack for leaving your readers “hanging”, holding their breaths until the next chapter — I’m about to turn purple! ;>)
And spiders of all things! EEeeaak!!! I’d rather face a horde of Orcs than a single spider. LOL
Hope your move goes well…your loyal fans are anxiously waiting!
And congrats on the award nomination!
Dun, dun, dun!!! *ominous music starts to play* *grabs bow and arrow* I can fight! Let me help! *shoots spider* *spiders start chasing* Ahhh! *runs away*
I didn’t expect chapter 12 to take that twist. I will be greatly waiting chapter 13! 🙂
Oh… my… Ahhhhh!!!! Run, people, run! Giant spider?!? *Aislynn shrieks* Gee, you think I’m scared of big spiders or what? 😀 Yikes, what a place to end the chapter! Must have more, quickly! Run! Run!!! 😀
Okay now Arienta’s done it…*backs away from Thranduil slowly* Let’s just say I would NOT want to be Rumil or Arienta
What, no other chapters? Don’t really mind the bad grammer though.
Omg…chapter 14 was too sad!! Very well written though…
Okay! That’s it! He’s goin’ down! Thranduil is making me so mad I could *hits pillow against wall and feathers fly everywhere* …oops.
Eek! I think that Thranduil is even scarier than the spiders! 😀 Well, maybe not *scarier* but he’s even more determined, I’d say! But it was good that we got to see in flashback how Arienta’s mother died and to understand the reason why he’s so overprotective of her. Great job! Looking forward to more! ~Aislynn
Another cliff hanger on Arienta and Thranduil?!?!?! *runs off to the loony bin with her computer and waits in a padded room for the next chapter*
I like you incorporated fate into the story 😀 Good quote…’love knows no age’ 🙂 awesome job
MORE!!!!!!!!! MORE!!!!!!!!! MORE!!!!!!!!! MORE!!!!!!!!! MORE!!!!!!!!! MORE!!!!!!!!! MORE!!!!!!!!! MORE!!!!!!!!! MORE!!!!!!!!! MORE!!!!!!!!! MORE!!!!!!!!! MORE!!!!!!!!! PLEASE I NEED MORE!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS STORY!!!!!!!!
Hey everyone sorry to tell you this, but due to some techinical difficulties I have not been able to post new chapters here. I don’t know what is going on but I can’t get the main menu for this site to come up on my computer at home. I’ll try to figure something out. I don’t have the next chapter done yet but when I do I will either come to the library and post it there or give a link to another site where I post. sorry for the wait, I will try to have more soon. Oh and I am not positive but I think chapter 17 will be my last post before I move. I shouldn’t be without internet for too long after that but I’m not sure. Thanks, DoN
Oh, NO! Not that!–We CAN’T have ‘technical difficulties’!
I’m already starting to have withdrawal symptoms, waiting for new chapters, and then you’re gonna move too… Aaarghhh!!! *pulls hair out*
LOL…I just hope, you’ll be able to post again soon. “Jewel of Mirkwood” and “The Lost Ones” are still my favorite stories on here!
hehe I like it 😀
oh wow!this story is abosolutley AMAZING!gets better every chapter!
*crying* this is really sad but such a beautiful story…well done! you had me in tears.
Oh my…your chapters always take a turn for the worst. 🙁 Chapter 16 was lovely. 🙂
i dont believe this! please post the chapters!!!!! i love your story and is just dying to read the end, please.
First of all, YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!!!! Secondly, we are two chapters from the end. I am trying very hard to get these chapters written before I move. Luckily I have already quit my job and all ofyour awesome reviews are really helping get rid of writer’s block. My plan is to finish and send chapter seventeen to the beta tomorrow.With any luck it will be up very soon. Luv you all – DoN
Wheeew!!! That was close! :>)
Sure hope they live happily ever after.
Sorry I didn’t review for a while, but I DID go vote for you at the MPA awards. Good luck, and keep writing! Love your stories!
PS: Good luck with your move, too. Hope it goes smoothly
Yay! Happy ending! *sniffle* *sniffle* Now I have to find something else to read…lol
It’s such a good ending, i am definitely voting for it!!!!!!!!!!! The ending’s happy but it also brought a boat load of tears! which i think is great, cuz im not easily moved by these things usually! great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG! That was a beautiful ending! You don’t know how much I enjoyed reading your story. 🙁
OMG! jewel of mirkwood was the BEST story I have EVER read!Thank you for writing this!
One word: Perfection
Keep up the great, no, WONDERFUL work!
WOW!! I am a big fan of a good story, but this one outdoes them all! Great job!
As this fanfic’s beta I must say it’d stand alone. Excellent. Do inform me of any sequels!
I’m happy to announce that after much planning I have decided to make this story the first of a trilogy! Both the second and third stories are underway. The second will be entitled Treasures of Lorien, so keep your eyes open for the first chapter.
that is a really cool story. Ever thought of writing a sequel? i loved it!
I meant to review yesterday, but I never had time. DoN, this is a very fantastic fic and I hope that there is more to come. I am glad that you chose to write about Rumil, my favorite MArchwarden brother of Lorien! Please Conrinue to amaze me!!!!
Oh, *sigh* it all came through to such a lovely, poignant ending as they ride away, leaving their pasts behind to start a bright new future together! *stands and applaudes* Bravo! However, I *am* still chuckling at how Legolas and Haldir “borrowed” that wine and ended up rather tipsy by the time the party officially started, lol! Wonderful job! 😀
This is truly one of the most beautiful stories I’ve ever read. Very touching. ^^ I’m looking forward to reading more of you work.