B2MEM: Brotherhood (drabble)
Which I wasn't sure I was going to do, so I didn't want to commit to, because I've had work, school, homework, Grandmommie's been sick, etc. But today, at the last minute ('cause all the other days have passed me by) I had an inspiration. It's a drabble -- I can do a drabble a week, can't I?
So: Boromir isn't mine, no matter how much I might lament that fact. Neither are the hobbits, Faramir, Gondor ... all that's Tolkien's. All I can claim is a bit of irritation at the description of Boromir as being arrogant and condescending for trying to teach Pippin and Merry to fight. Not making any money...please don't sue.
Characters: Boromir, Pippin, Merry. Rating: G. Boromir's thoughts as he teaches Pippin and Merry how to use their swords.
Brotherhood
It is his oldest role, the one which has always felt most comfortable; more so than warrior, commander -- living legend which some would name him. Certainly more so than the role which will be his birthright, to follow his father’s footsteps as the Steward of Gondor. As he spars with the little ones, he cannot help be reminded of the days when he had begun to learn the sword and Faramir was still deemed too young. Despite his father’s orders, had begun to train his brother in secret. After all, he had reasoned, what else are big brothers for?
So: Boromir isn't mine, no matter how much I might lament that fact. Neither are the hobbits, Faramir, Gondor ... all that's Tolkien's. All I can claim is a bit of irritation at the description of Boromir as being arrogant and condescending for trying to teach Pippin and Merry to fight. Not making any money...please don't sue.
Characters: Boromir, Pippin, Merry. Rating: G. Boromir's thoughts as he teaches Pippin and Merry how to use their swords.
Brotherhood
It is his oldest role, the one which has always felt most comfortable; more so than warrior, commander -- living legend which some would name him. Certainly more so than the role which will be his birthright, to follow his father’s footsteps as the Steward of Gondor. As he spars with the little ones, he cannot help be reminded of the days when he had begun to learn the sword and Faramir was still deemed too young. Despite his father’s orders, had begun to train his brother in secret. After all, he had reasoned, what else are big brothers for?