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    Devon, England.
    Jay of Lasgalen has kindly given permission to let the Valar reprint her stories, with notice given.
    Some of the sites where her work may be found are The Mellon Chronicles (no longer taking new stories; no longer online), Stories of Arda, and FanFiction.net, which include her bio.
    The stories are posted here chronologically in the order in which they happened, rather than in which they were written unlike most sites.
    This series is mostly about Elladan and Elrohir with some stories about their friend Legolas, sister Arwen, adopted brother Aragorn and the characters associated with them such as Elrond and Thranduil.
    Drabble (100 word challenge form) original dates are uncertain, starting at 2004 and some yearly since.
    The AU's [Alternate Universe] for these stories:
        Arwen is born 6 years after Legolas, but she is only 11 years younger than the twins rather than 111.  Legolas is 5 years younger than the twins. This allows the four to grow up together. Thus Arwen at 1 would mean Legolas is 7 and the twins 12.
        Gilraen dies early.

Bio on "Stories of Arda" by Jay of Lasgalen:
     I've been a Tolkien fan since I was about 14 (many years ago now!) and have to confess that Legolas was always my favourite character. Since I've been writing fanfiction, Elladan and Elrohir seem to have taken his place - though I still write about Legolas and good!Thranduil. I hate stories where he is evil and abusive, and always write him as a loving father.
    I used to re-read the books about once a year, but that stopped a few years ago, mainly due to time constraints. The films rekindled my interest, and confirmed my opinion that Legolas is still the best! However, I was bitterly disappointed that PJ left Elladan and Elrohir out of the films. They, or Legolas (or all three) feature in all my stories.
    I'm English, and live in Devon. I'm married, with two children (21 & 18), one dog and one cat.
    Please e-mail me if you have a question or comment that won't go in a review - but if you do, please put the story title (or something LOTR-related) in the subject line - otherwise it will probably go to my junk mail,and get deleted!

Bio on "FanFiction.net" by Jay of Lasgalen:

    Time to update this bio. I had such withdrawal symptoms when I finished my first story I immediately started planning others - I've now finished several stories, some long, some short, some very short one chapter efforts. I'm probably older than most on this site - certainly old enough to know better! (45, if you must know).
    I'm English, live in Devon, and have one husband, two teenage children (Stephen, 20 and Anne,18), one dog (an Irish setter) and one cat (variegated).
    My stories are based far more on Tolkien's books, rather than the films (though they're wonderful) - I first read LOTR at about 14, (over30 years ago) and had a crush on Legolas even then. His appearance in the film makes things even better!
    My favourite characters are the twins Elladan and Elrohir- which has to be down to fan fiction, since Tolkien said so little about them. They, or Legolas (or all three) feature in all my stories.
    I'd like to recommend a wonderful fic site, 'Stories Of Arda' where I also post my work.
http://www.storiesofarda.com/index.asp

    (Webmaster's note: Additions of times from the books have been added to this list by the Valar Guild editor, Varda, to help show where the stories fit chronologically according to the happenings in Tolkien's Middle-earth, not done on the other fansites as they file according to most recent. For the most recent, see "Updated" below.)
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Updated:

Feb. 24,2014
    Series "A Series of Culinary Disasters", previously titled "His Mother's Recipe Book": ch. 4 "Mulled Wine", ch. 5 "Haggis".
April 4, 2013
    "Nursery Crimes: Chapter 3 Hey Diddle Diddle".

March 31, 2013
    "Misunderstanding", third of "His Mother's Recipe Book" drabble series.

March 26, 2013
    "His Mother's Recipe Book" series of drabbles as chapters. "Making Jam" from below is now chapter one "Jam Making". New chapter "Yule Pudding" with Bilbo and Elrohir.

March 13, 2013
    "No More Confusion". Elladan, Elrohir.
    "Making Jam". Bilbo, Elladan, Elrohir. (File now orphaned.)

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Jay of Lasgalen's Tales

In the beginning:

The Music of the Ainur
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda had it earlier.

Second Age:

Astronomy
    Tuor discusses astronomy with young Earendil.
    "For the ‘Astronomy’ challenge on Tolkien Weekly"
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Long Live the King
S.A. (Second Age) 442
    Elrond, Elros
    Double drabble: 98 words.
     Character death
     Posted here Dec. 29, 2005

The Price of Being Peredhil
S.A. 442
    "The Valar's gift to the Peredhil of the choice between mortality and immortality comes at a high price. An elf says farewell to his brother and twin."
    Elrond, Elros
    Short story
    Posted here Sept. 5, 2007. Stories of Arda Aug. 28, 2007.

Battle Beneath the Trees II
    Thranduil leads one of his first battles.
    "Written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Snow' challenge."
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Elrond and Thranduil live through the following:
S.A. 1590 The Three Elven Rings are completed in Eregion.
S.A 1600 Sauron forges the One Ring and completes Barad-dur.
S.A. 1693 War of the Elves and Sauron begins. The Three Rings are hidden. Gil-galad, Cirdan, and Galadriel cannot afford to wear the Rings lest Sauron see their minds through them amongst other things.
S.A. 1695 Sauron's forces invade Eriador. Gil-galad sends Elrond to Eregion.
S.A. 1697 Eregion laid waste. Gates of Moria are shut. Elrond retreats with remnant of the Noldor and founds the refuge of Imladris (Rivendell).
S.A. 1699 Sauron overruns Eriador.
S.A. 1701 Sauron is driven out of Eriador, mostly by Tar-Minastir's Numenorean navy. Long peace in the Westlands.
S.A. 1800 Sauron's power extends eastwards. Shadow falls on Numenor.
S.A. 2251 Division in Numenor. Nine Ringwraiths first appear.
S.A. 3262 Sauron taken as prisoner by Ar-Pharazon to Numenor. Sauron corrupts Numenor.
S.A. 3319 Ar-Pharazon attacks Valinor. Eru splits Valinor from the rest of Middle-earth and drowns Numenor. Elendil and his sons escape.
S.A. 3320 Arnor and Gondor are founded. Sauron returns to Mordor.
S.A. 3429 Sauron attacks Gondor, takes Minas Ithil, burns the White Tree. Isildur goes to Elendil in Arnor. Anarion defends Minas Anor and Osgiliath.

S.A. 3430 Last Alliance of Elves and Men is formed.
S.A. 3431 Gil-galad and Elendil march east to Imladris.
S.A. 3434 Alliance host crosses Misty Mountains.


A Wedding in the Greenwood
S.A. (possibly 3434, editor's guess)
    "Thranduil suffers from pre-wedding nerves."
    Thranduil, Thranduil's wife, Oropher.
    Drabble.
    "Written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Wedding' challenge"
    Posted here July 9, 2009. Stories of Arda Feb. 27, 2009.

S.A. 3434 Battle of Dagorlad.

Dagorlad
S.A. 3434
    Thranduil fights in the Battle of Dagorlad.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Oropher
S.A. 3434
    Oropher's last words to Thranduil at Dagorlad.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

S.A. 3434 Seven year siege of Barad-dur begins.

Before his death, Gil-galad gives his Elven-ring to Elrond.
S.A. 3441.  Sauron is overthrown by Gil-galad and Elendil in the Last Alliance. Isildur cuts off Sauron's finger and takes the One Ring.

On the Slopes of Orodruin 
S.A. 3441
    "What if" with Isildur.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

End of the Second Age: S.A. 3441. Sauron is overthrown by Gil-galad and Elendil in the Last Alliance. Isildur takes the One Ring.

Third Age, before the War of the Ring:

The Greenwood (later called Mirkwood, and afterwards called Eryn Lasgalen "The Forest of Green Leaves"):

Starlight on Leaves  R
T.A. 1
    Thranduil, now King, returns home after the war of the Last Alliance and is reunited with his wife.
    R rated for adult scenes.
    "Written for Winterhawk, in the Royal Mirkwood group’s Valentine Day fic exchange.  I have made minor changes from the version published there so that this fits in with my own story arc."
    Legolas is not yet born.
    One chapter
     Posted here June 22, 2006. Posted to Stories of Arda Feb. 15, 2006 

A Crown of Woodland Flowers  G  (Not on Jay's Chronological list in Stories of Arda)
T.A. 1
    The origin of Thranduil's crown.
    "Thranduil faces a bleak round of council meetings and diplomacy on his begetting day - but someone has other ideas. Set in the first year of the Third Age. A belated birthday gift for Daw the Minstrel, and an early one for Bodkin!"
    Thranduil, his wife
    One chapter
    Posted here July 29, 2006. Posted to Stories of Arda July 29, 2006.

Imladris, also called Rivendell:

Midnight R
~ T.A. 129
    "A moment between Elrond and Celebrian."
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Twice Blessed
    Elrond, pregnant Celebrian.
    "For the 'Two' challenge on Tolkien Weekly."
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Babes in the woods:

T.A. 130 Birth of Elladan and Elrohir

Two by Two  PG
T.A. 130, T.A. 2159.
    Twin sons are born to Elrond, and they must one day learn of and cope with the circumstances of their birth.
    Celebrian, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Erestor, Glorfindel
    Invented characters:
Tasarian, Firienë
    Pre-LotR (Ch. 1: TA 130. Ch. 7: TA 2159 during the Watchful Peace.)
    Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
     Posted here Dec. 16, 2005; Posted to Stories of Arda Oct. 23, 2003
 

First Words
T.A. 130 or 131
    Elladan and Elrohir's first words.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Greenwood:

T.A. 135: Legolas is born in this story-verse five years after the twins so they may grow up together, yet still keep Legolas younger.

Promises to Keep
  (Twins 5 or almost 5, Legolas barely conceived.)
T.A. 134 or 135
    Thranduil, Oropher's ghost. Legolas was conceived only days ago.
    Short story.
    Posted here Aug. 15, 2007. Stories of Arda Oct. 29, 2006.

Thranduil's Heir  G
T.A. 135 (Story-verse: Twins are 5 years old, Arwen and Aragorn not yet born.)
    Version 1
    Version 2 (for a more elven feel)
    After the announcement of Legolas' birth.
    Thranduil, Legolas
    Drabble
     Posted here July 25, 2006. Stories of Arda


No Son of Mine
    Baby Legolas, Legolas' mother, Thranduil.
    Drabble.
    Written for the Tolkien Weekly "Milk" challenge.
    Posted here July 9, 2009. Stories of Arda February 2, 2009.

Youthful lessons in Imladris:

Nursery Crimes
    "While Elrond and Celebrían entertain a visiting delegation of dwarves, Erestor offers to look after Elladan and Elrohir. Surely it can't be that hard? "
    Elladan, Elrohir, and Erestor, with interference by Glorfindel.
    Series of incidents.
    Chapter 1 > 2 > 3
    Posted here May 29, 2012. Stories of Arda.

Of Balrogs and Battles
  G
T.A. 139
    "A two-part story. The twins, aged nine, discover a fascinating book about Gondolin in Elrond's library."
    Celebrian, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Erestor, Glorfindel
    Pre-LotR
    Chapters: 1, 2
     Posted here Dec. 17, 2005; Posted to Stories of Arda Aug. 19, 2004
 

The Fall of Gondolin
    Young Elladan and Elrohir have been listening to Glorfindel's history lessons.
    Written for the ‘Back To Writing Month’ challenge.  The story had to finish with the line ‘The city was nearly destroyed, but at least they were alive’.
    Elladan, Elrohir
    Pre-LotR
    Drabble
    Posted here June 20, 2008. Stories of Arda.

Balrog's Balls! PG
    Parenting around Glorfindel and Elrond can sometimes be difficult for Celebrian. "Just where did Elrohir learn that unfortunate expression? A (belated) birthday ficlet for Bodkin."
    Celebrian, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond
    Pre-LotR
    Short story
    Posted here Aug. 15, 2007. Stories of Arda Aug. 13, 2007.

In the Pits of Utumno  G
    "
An elven warrior faces his most deadly quest - to steal into the realm of Melkor to rescue a captured companion.
    For the 50 Passages challenge, Prompt #46: 'He was naked, lying as if in a swoon on a heap of filthy rags.'"
    Based on a story of Elatan and Elendur.
    1 chapter
     Posted here July 24, 2006. Stories of Arda April 3, 2006.

Jumping to Conclusions
    "Elrond's peaceful afternoon is shattered when his sons decide to play a new game based on a story they heard the night before. And as usual, Glorfindel gets the blame."
    Celebrian, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond.
    One chapter.
    Author Notes:  There are two versions of the death of Amras, one of the twin sons of Fëanor. For the purposes of this story, I have chosen the version where Amras died trapped aboard one of the burning ships.
    Posted here Feb. 28, 2009. Stories of Arda Oct. 6, 2008..

Child life:

Greenwood: Young Legolas

Thranduil's Begetting Day
    Little Legolas makes a present for his father.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Searching
    Thranduil and some of his folk hunt for a very young Legolas lost in the forest of Mirkwood.
    "Written for the 'Lost' challenge on Tolkien Weekly."
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Autumn Hunt
    Thranduil goes hunting with little Legolas.
    "For Jasta’s birthday.  Happy birthday, mellon nin! Daw, this is how hide and seek should be played!"
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

A King's Promise  G
    "Thranduil receives an unexpected letter of great importance."
    For the Mirkwood Castle fic challenge. (non-Valar)
    Legolas, Thranduil
    Invented: Lanatus (steward to Thranduil), Telparian as Thranduil's wife (Tolkien told us nothing about her), Tionel (high-ranking staff member for Thranduil).
    Pre-LotR. Legolas as a very young child.
    One chapter
     Posted here Dec. 17, 2005. Posted to Stories of Arda Sept. 4, 2004
 

Mid-Winter's Magic  G
    Mid-Winter's treats in Mirkwood.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Imladris' young twins:

Lazing on a Sunny Afternoon  G
    "Celebrían plans a quiet afternoon alone, but her plans are thwarted. Elfling fluff with Celebrían, Elladan and Elrohir."
    1 chapter
     Posted here June 22, 2006. Posted to Stories of Arda April 17, 2006 

Celebrian's Special Day  PG 13
    "A short story to celebrate Mother's Day tomorrow in the UK. Celebrían also has a special day, and Elladan and Elrohir plan a surprise for her. Rating is for hinted at marital activities."
    Celebrian, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond.
    Short story.
    Posted here Oct. 23, 2008. Stories of Arda March 1, 2008.

Caught Red Handed
    Elladan, Elrohir, Erestor and the glasshouse.
    Drabble
    Posted here Dec. 6, 2006. Stories of Arda 2006.

Grammar Lessons
    Elladan asks Elrond's permission, sort of.
    Drabble
    Posted here Dec. 6, 2006. Stories of Arda 2006

The Best Begetting Day Ever  
    "Elladan and Elrohir celebrate their begetting day, and an unexpected visitor returns. For Nilmandra's birthday, but a little late I'm afraid."
    Short story
    Celebrian, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond (merely present), Glorfindel
    Posted here July 1, 2007. Stories of Arda June 25, 2007.

T.A. 141 Story-verse: Arwen is born now in this story-verse instead of one-hundred years later, to let the four grow up together.  Twins would be 11, Legolas 6.

Arwen's Birth Day (book-verse: twins are 111 when Arwen is born.)
    Elladan and Elrohir at the celebration of their new sister's birth.
    "Part of the HASA birthday challenge, to write a drabble in 111 words in recognition of Frodo and Bilbo’s birthdays.  It had to include three of the following: a bottle of wine, a birthday cake, fireworks, pipeweed and the number 111.  Four out of five isn’t bad. When I remembered that a certain pair of elven twins were 111 when their sister was born, the rest was easy!"
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Three's Company (Book-verse: twins 112. Story-verse: twins 12. )
T.A. 142
    Little Arwen learns walking between her twin brothers.
    "For the Tolkien Weekly 'Three' challenge."
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Winter in Imladris
    Elladan and Elrohir and the first snowfall of winter.
    Elladan, Elrohir, Glorfindel.
    Drabble.
    Posted here Feb. 28, 2009. Stories of Arda Dec. 31, 2008.

One or Two?
    Elrohir fumes over being a twin.
    "Written for the Tolkien Weekly challenge 'One'."
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.  

Separate Rooms
    Elrohir finally has his own room.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Separate Rooms II
    Elladan finally has his own room.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Greenwood: Young Legolas

Summer Solstice  (twins are 14, Legolas 9)
T.A. 144 Mid-summer.
    Thranduil is ready for another blessing from Yavanna, the Giver of Fruits.
    "Yavanna is the Giver of Fruits - so her blessing may well be sought by those wanting to create a child."
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Telparian  PG  (twins 15, Legolas 10)
T.A. 145 Mid-summer.
    "No mention is made in The Hobbit or Lord Of The Rings about Legolas's mother. Why not? A sad tale, with much angst, about a grieving father and son."
    Elrond, Legolas (10), Thranduil
    Invented: Lissuin (Legolas' sister), Telparian. High ranking staff for Thranduil: Calmacil (the palace healer), Lanatus (steward, tutors Legolas), Orionë (army commander), Tionel (a steward). Mireth (caretaker for Legolas).
    Pre-LotR. Legolas as a child ten years old, still young enough to be picked up by Thranduil, and who has not yet met Elrond's children.
    Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
     Posted here Dec. 17, 2005; Posted to Stories of Arda Dec. 1, 2003
 

The Librarian
After Telparian's death, Thranduil is raising young Legolas by himself.
    "At times Thranduil finds it hard to bring up a lively, imaginative child on his own. A fluffy one-shot, written for Dot's birthday."
    Young Legolas tries out some ideas from books to his father's dismay.
    Author’s Note:  "Many thanks to Daw for beta reading this for me."
    Pre-LotR.
    Short story
    Posted here Oct. 19, 2008. Stories of Arda Feb. 25, 2008.

Teen and young adult years:

Tomb Raiders
    Elladan and Elrohir explore, but did they go too far?
    "Written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Tomb' challenge.  In one draft I had the twins reacting with 'ghoulish glee' - but then decided that they would have more respect for the dead."
    Elladan, Elrohir.
    Drabble.
    Posted here Feb. 28, 2009. Stories of Arda Aug. 19, 2008.

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow also titled "A Stable Condition".
    "Elrohir endures his father's treatment as he recovers from a fall off the stable roof - and gets unexpected support from Elladan."
    Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond.
    Short story.
    Posted here Feb. 28, 2009. Stories of Arda Sept. 17, 2008.
   
Glorfindel of Gondolin
    "While cleaning the library of Imladris, Elrohir makes an interesting discovery."
    Elladan, Elrohir, Erestor, Glorfindel.
    Short story.
    "For Aglarien's birthday.  Many thanks to Nierielraina for betaing this for me."
    Posted here May 3, 2009. Stories of Arda Nov. 22, 2008.

Eavesdropping (twins could be teens or young adults)
    Elladan overhears Elrohir.
    Drabble
    Posted here Dec. 6, 2006. Stories of Arda.

A Journey of Discovery
  PG-13
    "Elladan and Elrohir take their first long journey outside the borders of Imladris, and Elrohir makes a startling discovery about himself."
    Chapter One "is dedicated to Karen Wynn Fonstad, who died this week.  I used her wonderful ‘Atlas Of Middle Earth’ a great deal for this story, for researching the layout and surroundings of Bree."
    Celebrian, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond
    Invented: Guards from Rivendell: Eilenach, Ilmarin. Brindley and Dan Butterbur. Bob, Harry, and Will. Dan Heathertoes. Matt/Jed Rushlight, the blacksmith. Appleton, wood merchant.
    Pre-LotR.
    Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
     Posted here Dec. 17, 2004. Posted to Stories of Arda March 15, 2005
 

What Was That?
     "Elladan and Elrohir are pursued by a mysterious creature."
    Elladan, Elrohir.
    Drabble.
    Author's Notes:  "Written for the alphabet challenge last year [2008], beginning and ending with the same letter."
    Posted here July 9, 2009. Stories of Arda June 10, 2009.

With Friends Like These  G  (twins 17, Legolas 12)
T.A. 147 (After Telparian's death of T.A. 145.) (Twins 17-19, Legolas 12-14, Arwen 6-8, Aragorn unborn)
    First meeting of Legolas with the twins, Elladan and Elrohir. They visit each other's lands with plenty of action, humor, angst.
    "A series of misadventures chronicling the early, 'teenage' years of Elladan, Elrohir and Legolas. Action, humour and angst."
    Ch. 1: "This series starts in TA 147.  Elladan and Elrohir are seventeen, Legolas is twelve.  I have made one very small departure from canon, and moved Arwen’s birth forward by 100 years.  This was necessary so the four can grow up together in the course of this series.  Don’t forget, they’d appear a little younger by our standards."
    Ch. 15: "And before anyone tells me that the twins were adult by the time Arwen was born:  I know they were; but for the sake of this story I’ve moved her date of birth forward by 100 years.  She is 11 years younger than her brothers, rather than 111.  In this and subsequent chapters Arwen is 8, Legolas 14, and the Els are 19.  So yes, it’s AU, or non-canon, in that respect."
    Celeborn, Celebrian, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Erestor, Galadriel, Glorfindel, Legolas, Thranduil
    Invented: Mirkwood: Aderthad (warrior commander), Alfiel, Brethil, Eléntia, Hirilornë, Lanatus, Mireth, Orionë, Taniquel, Tionel, Tirana (healer), Tirnan 
Rivendell: guards: Eilenach, Ilmarin, Linhir, Rimmon
    (Brethil appears courtesy of Treehugger Enterprises.)  :)  Treehugger is another author. "Morn Nen" is Treehugger's term for the Enchanted River.
    Hithaeglir - the Misty Mountains
    "Well, it's finished at last! It's taken me two years and one month exactly."
    May 7, 2009 addition of an Epilogue:
    "In the Timestamp Meme Cecilieh (Ces) asked: 'My request would be 'later in the day' from "With Friends Like These." When Thranduil gives Legolas his new bow. I want to see his reaction since he admired the ones the twins got!' So, nearly six years after I thought I'd finished this story, here is an epilogue! The story is a series of misadventures chronicling the early, 'teenage' years of Elladan, Elrohir and Legolas. Action, humour and angst." Photo from the movie added by Varda.

    Pre-LotR. T.A. 147. Aragorn has not been born yet.
    Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 , Epilogue
     Posted here Dec. 21, 2005. Posted to Stories of Arda Dec. 5, 2003.
 

The Shortcut
    Elrohir wants Elladan to go on a shortcut with him.
    "Written for the 50 Passages challenge, prompt #4: 'Our last shortcut through woods nearly ended in disaster'. "
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Never Again
    Elrohir regrets taking a bet.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

The Gift Horse
    Elladan, Elrohir and the gift horse.
    "This one is for JastaElf’s birthday – a little late, I’m afraid.  Happy Birthday, Jasta!"
    Drabble
     Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Flet Building
    Elladan and Elrohir want to make a Lorien-style flet and Celebrian helps.
    Celebrian, Elladan, Elrohir
    1 chapter
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda May 17, 2006.

Brotherly Love 
    Elladan and Elrohir arrive for Arwen's birthday at Rivendell.
    "A HASA birthday drabble for Forodwaith, who wanted Arwen with someone other than Aragorn."
    Drabble
     Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Mid-Winter's Eve G
    The elves of Lasgalen celebrate the mid-winter feast - but a severe blizzard means trouble for two young wanderers.
    Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Legolas, Thranduil
    Invented: Glornan. Brethil is borrowed from Treehugger.
    1 chapter
     Posted here Dec. 29, 2005. Posted to Stories of Arda July 19, 2003


Confusion  G
    "There are times when it is not good news to be an identical twin. Elrohir is having a very bad day - and it's about to get worse."
    Arwen, Elladan, Elrohir, Glorfindel
    Invented: Lindella
    Chapters: 1 > 2 > 3
     Posted here Dec. 29, 2005. Posted to Stories of Arda Aug. 5, 2005 


A Time to Embrace  G
   
Normal tough parenting decisions become exaggerated when one is a king dealing with his heir.
    Thranduil and Legolas.
    Short story
    Posted here March 21, 2008.

Mid-Winter Gifts
  G
    "A disastrous sailing trip eventually led to the myth among men of the elves leaving gifts for deserving children".
    Legolas, Elladan, and Elrohir are in the equivalent of their late teens.
    Arwen, Celebrian, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Legolas, Thranduil
    Invented: Bregor, Elemas, Estella, Galdor, Gundor, Hathol, Hirrim (horse), Mireth, Nahald (guard-captain), Peneldur (fish-master of Laketown), Rammas, Tionel, Tayla
    "I found out a lot about hypothermia, and the treatment of it, thanks to several people who answered my plea for information.  Thank you, everyone who responded!  Also thanks to First Mate for helping me with the sailing details."
    Pre-LotR. Aragorn has not been born yet.
    Chapters: 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6
     Posted here Dec. 29, 2005. Posted to Stories of Arda Dec. 22, 2003
 

We Are Not the Same
    Elladan and Elrohir.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Great Minds Think Alike 
T.A. 160
    Elladan and Elrohir's 30th begetting day.
    Drabble
     Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Pride Goeth... 
    Elrohir overreaches himself.
    Elladan, Elrohir.
    Drabble.
    Posted here Aug. 1, 2007. Stories of Arda July 25, 2007

Memory of Darkness  G
T.A. 179
    Lasting friendships can be forged when disaster strikes.
    Set in Lasgalen, Third Age 179.
    Arwen, Celebrian, Elladan, Elrohir (49), Elrond, Legolas, Thranduil
    Invented: Calmacil, Lanatus, Orionë, Tirana
    Aragorn not yet born.
    Chapters: 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6 > 7 > 8 > 9 > 10 > 11 > 12 > 13 > 14 > 15 > 16
     Posted here Dec. 30, 2005. Posted to Stories of Arda March 18, 2004

The Picnic  G
    "A quiet picnic for two turns into something a little more exciting."
    Author’s Notes:  In ‘The Search’, (Chapter Eleven, "The Calm Before The Storm") Elrohir tells Dacy a story about a prince and princess attacked by fearsome monsters.  This is the true version of that tale.
    "Morn Nen" - term for the Enchanted River on loan from author Treehugger.
    Arwen, Legolas, Elladan, Elrohir
    Invented: Alfiel
    Pre-LotR. Aragorn not yet born.
    1 chapter
     Posted here Jan. 4, 2005. Posted to Stories of Arda June 18, 2004 

Dereliction of Duty
T.A. 232
    "Elladan and Elrohir are young warriors under Glorfindel's watchful eye as they undertake their first ever patrol - but on the last night before they return home Elladan makes a serious error of judgement."
    Elladan, Elrohir, Glorfindel.
    The twins are two years past their majority.
    "Many, many thanks to Peredhil Lover for brilliant beta work and spotting the things I'd missed."
    Chapters: 1 > 2
    Posted here Feb. 13, 2011. Stories of Arda Sept. 8, 2009.

The Search  PG-13
T.A. 1636
    "Elrohir leaves Imladris on what should be a simple errand - but he does not return. Elladan and Legolas set out to search for him. Set Third Age 1636, when plague devastated Eriador."
    Ch. 6: "The Elvish prayer spoken by Elladan and Legolas is based on an ancient Celtic Christian blessing.  It seemed appropriate, and rather Elvish."
    Arwen, Celebrian, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Legolas. (Mainly twins.) 
    Chapters: 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6 > 7 > 8 > 9 > 10 > 11 > 12 > 13 > 14 > 15 > 16 > 17 > 18 > 19
     Posted here Jan. 18-22, 2006. Posted to Stories of Arda Aug. 30, 2003 

Sometimes You Just Can't Win
    "Elrohir is sick and tired of being confused with Elladan."
    "Written for the Tolkien Weekly Shakespeare Challenge 'A Comedy of Errors'."
    Celebrian, Elrohir, Elrond, Glorfindel
    Drabble (Drabbles 2)
    Posted here Aug. 20, 2011. Stories of Arda Aug. 13, 2011.

No More Confusion
    Elrohir's solution to the problem of the twins being called by the other twin's name.
    Elladan, Elrohir
    Drabble (Drabbles 2)
    Posted here March 13, 2013.

Night on a Bare Mountain  G
    "While travelling home across the Misty Mountains, Elrohir encounters unexpectedly severe weather. Injured and alone, he discovers just how strong his link with Elladan is."
    Elladan, Elrohir, Glorfindel
    Chapters: 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6 > Epilogue
    Posted here only after completion, Aug. 31, 2008. Ch. 6 and Epilogue Feb. 5, 2008 on Stories of Arda.

An Uneventful Journey
    "This one is for LKK’s birthday.  She requested Legolas, Elladan and Elrohir friendship."
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

A Midsummer Night's Dream  G
    (Was 'Visions And Dreams')
    "When Elladan has a horrific vision of death and disaster, he struggles to learn more, and prevent the tragedy he foresees."
    Elladan, Elrohir
    Chapters: 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6
     Posted here July 24, 2006. Completed on Stories of Arda April 11, 2006

T.A 1980 Witch-king comes to Mordor and gathers the Nazgul. A Balrog appears in Moria and slays Durin VI.
T.A. 1981 Nain I slain. Dwarves flee from Moria. Many of the Silvan Elves of Lorien flee south. Amroth and Nimrodel, who should have led the Lorien elves, are lost.

A Brother's Prayer
~T.A. 2000
    Elladan, Elrohir
    200 words:
     Posted here Jan. 22, 2006. Posted on Stories of Arda.

Along Came a Spider  PG-13
~T.A. 2000
    "This is the back story to my drabble 'A Brother's Prayer'. Elladan and Elrohir arrive in Lasgalen for what should be an uneventful visit, but Elrohir is bitten by a deadly spider. The story is set around the year 2000 Third Age.
    "The ‘Luithaduin’ is the Enchanted River. Elrohir’s tale of woes at the beginning of this chapter [1] are all detailed in ‘With Friends Like These’ or ‘Mid Winter’s Eve’."
    "The effects of the spider poison are based mostly on descriptions of the bite of the Australian funnel-web spider (but not entirely).  They are aggressive, and the venom is fast-acting – but not as deadly as the gorliante.  As we only developed antidotes in the 1980’s, I do not think elves would have had the technology to do so – so there is no cure! As with most spiders, the gorliante female is larger (and deadlier) than the male."
    Arwen, Celebrian, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Erestor, Glorfindel, Legolas, Namo, Thranduil
    Chapters: 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6 > 7 > 8 > 9 > 10

Adar
    Legolas thanks Thranduil for being there for him.
    "A double drabble for Father’s Day.  Dedicated to my father, who sadly died six years ago."
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Nine Lives  G
    "A short, complete story. Pure fluff, featuring the twins and adult Arwen (because I've put them through so much angst lately!)"
    One chapter
     Posted here July 26, 2006. Stories of Arda May 9, 2005

Hide and Seek
    The twins, Elladan and Elrohir, realize the point of the game.
    Drabble.
    Posted here May 27, 2007. Stories of Arda.

Dance With Me?
    "It is the eve of a meeting of the three Elven realms for the Ten Year Council - and Elrohir is up to his old tricks."
    "Written for a 'Dancing' challenge."
    Arwen, Elladan, Elrohir, Haldir, and Rumil. (Taniquel made up by the author.)
    Short story.
    Posted here and Stories of Arda July 29, 2011.

Watching the Sunrise

    "On midsummer's day, Elrohir tries to persuade Elladan to wake up early." In Rivendell.
    Short story.
    Posted here Aug. 23, 2007. Stories of Arda Aug. 22, 2007.

Breakfast in Bed
    "Elrohir gets an unexpected early morning awakening."
    "Written for a 'Breakfast' prompt."
    Elladan, Elrohir.
    1 chapter
    Posted here July 21, 2011. Stories of Arda July 20, 2011.

Counting the Days
    "Elladan is away from Imladris, and Elrohir can't wait for him to come home."
    Author Note:  "For Juno Magic, who asked for something about 'absence'.   Although I think the twins were pretty much inseparable, I'm sure there were times when their duties and responsibilities in Imladris meant they had to work apart."
    Drabble
    Posted here Nov. 1, 2007. Stories of Arda Oct. 24, 2007.

Cornucopia
    "A double drabble to celebrate Harvest in Lasgalen.
    "A double drabble to celebrate the harvest in Lasgalen and Jastaelf's birthday."
    Legolas, Thranduil."
    Drabble.
    Next is "Think of a World Without Any Harvest"
    Posted here Feb. 28, 2009. Stories of Arda September 30, 2008.

T.A. 2060 The power of Dol Guldur grows as Sauron takes shape again there.

Think of a World Without any Harvest
~T.A. 2060-2063
    Sequel to "Cornucopia".
    "What effect did the shadow of Dol Guldur have on Thranduil's realm?"
    "Written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Famine' challenge"
    Drabble.
    Posted here Feb. 28, 2009. Stories of Arda January 18, 2009.

T.A. 2063 Gandalf goes to Dol Guldur and Sauron retreats and hides in the east. The Watchful Peace begins. The Nazgul remain quiet in Minas Morgul.
T.A. 2460 The Watchful Peace ends. Sauron returns with increased strength to Dol Guldur.

T.A. 2463: The White Council is formed. Deagol finds the One Ring in the Anduin. Smeagol kills Deagol and takes the One Ring

Precious 
T.A. 2463
   
Smeagol takes a birthday present.
    Drabble.
     Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda

T.A. 2470: Smeagol, now Gollum, goes into the deeps of the Misty Mountains, taking the One Ring out of all others' sight

T.A. 2509: Orc numbers have built up secretly, revealed when Celebrian's party is attacked as they travel from Rivendell to Lothlorien.

Breaking
T.A. 2509
    Elrond, through his bond with Celebrian, realizes that she was attacked.
    Drabble
    Posted here May 27, 2007. Reprint from Stories of Arda.

The Bridal Chest
T.A. 2510
    "As she prepares to leave Middle Earth, Celebrían reflects on her life."
    Author Notes:  For the Tolkien Weekly 'Chest' challenge.
    Arwen, Celebrian
    Drabble.
    Posted here Feb. 28, 2009. Stories of Arda July 26, 2008.

Namárië
T.A. 2510
    Elrohir's final farewell to Celebrían
    For the Tolkien Weekly 'Crumbling' challenge.
    Arwen, Celebrian, Elladan, Elrohir
    Drabble
    Posted here June 20, 2008. Stories of Arda

T.A. 2510: Celebrian sails.
(Probably near this time Arwen deals with the loss by staying with her grandmother, Galadriel, by taking the voyage Celebrian never completed, surely under heavy guard. Elladan and Elrohir deal with the loss by a single-minded destruction of orcs.)

Letters from Elrohir:
Written for the Ten Letters challenge.
    Letter to Arwen: she plans to go to Lorien and the twins have gone over the route first.
    Letter to Glorfindel: a very different way of telling the same news that was told to Arwen.
    Letter to Elladan: the just-in-case letter of comfort to Elladan that Elrohir hopes his brother never reads. (Challenge prompt: Love)
    Letter to Elladan: Lothlorien: Elrohir's impressions of Lothlorien. Elrohir and Elrond are in Lorien without Elladan. (Prompt: Hate).
    Greetings, Ori son of Gorin!:
Elrohir writes to Ori to wish him luck as he travels to Moria.. (Prompt: Elements). Follows "A Large, Bold Hand".
    Letter to Celebrian: "My Dearest Mother". A year after Celebrían's departure, Elrohir writes to his mother. This is a draft letter as he struggles with his feelings, and wonders how much he should tell her. (Prompt: Time).
    Letter to Elladan: Choice. Elrohir agonises over the choice of the Peredhel between mortality and immortality - but he realises his decision is already made.
    Letter to Arathorn: "Greetings, Arathorn My Brother". A letter to Arathorn celebrating the news of his betrothal - and telling of a prophetic dream ...  (Prompt: Dream).
    Letter to Taniquel: "Dear Taniquel". Elrohir writes to Taniquel with plans to return to Lasgalen. (Prompt: Friendship).
    Posted here Dec. 8, 2007; Jan 11, 2008; to Stories of Arda Nov. 27, 2007, Jan. 6, 2008.
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Arwen goes to Lorien
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I Remember
    A twin remembers what happened to their mother, Celebrian.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda

Bloodlust
    Elrond worries about Elladan and Elrohir's quest for vengeance on the orcs for their mother, Celebrian.
    "For the 'History of Violence' challenge on Tolkien Weekly."
    Drabble
     Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda 

Far from Home
    Elladan and Elrohir
    Drabble
    Posted here Dec. 22, 2007. Stories of Arda.

Far from Home
    Elladan, Elrohir, and orcs.
    Short story expanded from the drabble.
    Posted here Dec. 23, 2007. Stories of Arda.

Thoughts from Home
    Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond
    Posted here Jan. 11, 2008.  Stories of Arda.

To See the Sea
    Isengar Took reaches the Sea. "For the ‘Life Aquatic’ challenge on Tolkien Weekly. Isengar Took (Pippin’s great-uncle) is said to have ‘gone to sea’ in his youth."
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda

Strange Tales, or Myths and Misconceptions  G
    "For a young ranger, dreams and legends spring to life out of the grass when he meets two who are the subjects of much mystery.
    A light-hearted ficlet written for the '50 Passages' challenge, from prompt 37, 'I see strange tales are woven about you.'"
    Elladan, Elrohir
    One chapter
     Posted here July 23, 2006. Stories of Arda March 15, 2006

A Large, Bold Hand
    Author’s Notes:  ‘[Ori] could write well and speedily, and often used the Elvish characters’ – Gimli, in ‘The Bridge Of Khazad-Dûm’.    I’ve often wondered how he came to know Elvish writing!  Probably the oddest pairing I've ever written, too :>)
    Elrohir, Ori
    Drabble.
    Posted here Jan. 19, 2008. Stories of Arda.

Greetings, Ori son of Gorin!
    Follows "A Large, Bold Hand"
    Elrohir writes to Ori to wish him luck as he travels to Moria.
    Written for the prompt: "Elements".
    Part of her "Letters from Elrohir" section.
    Elrohir, Ori
    Posted here March 21, 2008. Stories of Arda Jan. 24, 2008.

The White Tree
While the White Tree still flowered in Minas Tirith.
    "Remember when Aragorn and Gandalf found the sapling of the White Tree?  I began to wonder just how it got there in the first place..."
    Drabble
     Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

T.A. 2852: The White Tree of Minas Tirith dies.


Wedding Woes
    "The message was simple and straightforward, if rather brief: 'I have news. Meet me at the Prancing Pony in Bree before the next full moon. Arathorn.'"
    Elladan, Elrohir, Arathorn
    Short story
    Posted here Aug. 12, 2008. Stories of Arda Aug. 11, 2008

T.A. 2931: Aragorn is born March 1, 2931


Parental Ambitions
1st March 2931
   
Arathorn and Gilraen consider the newborn Aragorn.
    Drabble
    Posted here May 27, 2007. Stories of Arda.

Shelter from the Storm also called "The House in the Wood".
Dec. 2931. Aragorn is 9 months old.
    Elrohir finds unexpected sanctuary when he is separated from the patrol he is riding with and becomes lost in a blizzard. Spooky.
    Short story
    Aragorn, Arathorn, Elladan, Elrohir, Gilraen
    Posted here July 5, 2009. Stories of Arda Dec. 2, 2008.

T.A. 2933: Arathorn is killed. Gilraen takes 2-year old Aragorn to Imladris. Elrond receives Aragorn as a foster-son and names him Estel.  

Star Gazing  G
    "Elrohir and young Estel spend an evening star gazing and discussing legends."
    One chapter
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda May 23, 2005.

All the Wrong Notes  G
    Elladan, young Aragorn, and Lindir's harp.
    Drabble.
    This was written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Awkwardly' challenge.
    Posted here Dec. 6, 2006. Stories of Arda 2006.

Celebration
   Thranduil's folk celebrate.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.


During The Hobbit:
Begins T.A. June 2941
Ends 2942 with Bilbo taking the Ring to the Shire and Sauron enterering Mordor after being driven from Dol Guldur.

Discoveries in the Dark  AU
    "
A scene that isn't from The Hobbit. Written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Different Decisions' AU challenge."
    Bilbo
    Drabble
    Oct. 9, 2007. Stories of Arda.

Old Swords

    This would take place in The Hobbit, chapter 2: "A Short Rest". The sword was found during chapter 3: "Roast Mutton".
    Elrond examines an old sword.
    "
A scene from The Hobbit, written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Swords' challenge."
    Elrond.
    Drabble.
    Oct. 5, 2007. Stories of Arda.

A Short Rest  G

T.A. 2941 June
    "When Bilbo and the dwarves arrived in Imladris in The Hobbit, Estel was ten years old. They must have met. This short story is about that meeting. The title is taken from the relevant chapter of The Hobbit. Set in June, 2941."
    Aragorn (Estel), Bilbo, Elrond, Elladan, Elrohir, Gandalf, Gilraen, Thorin, the rest of the dwarves.
    One chapter

Dragon's Gold
    Smaug is awakened on top of his hoard.
    "Written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Lumpy' and 'Shiny' challenges."
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

The Battle of Five Armies
T.A. 2941
   
Overview.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

High Flight
  G
    An eagle remembers the Battle of Five Armies; young Meneldor hears it and is inspired.
    "Based on the poem 'High Flight', and written for a WWI poetry challenge (although this poem is WWII)."
    Poem, story
    Meneldor. Gwaihir mentioned.
    1 chapter
     
Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda Nov. 9, 2004.

Between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring
T.A. 2942 - Sept. 22, 3001.

Laketown Romeo
    A man in Laketown makes a mistake with an elf.
    "This was written for the Tolkien Weekly ‘Mistakes’ Challenge."
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Kite Flying
    Elladan and Elrohir try to help their adopted brother, Estel (young Aragorn), fly a kite.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Mischief and Mayhem
    "Estel learns some interesting facts about his brothers when they were young."
    "Inspired by two young twins I saw, wearing matching T-Shirts mrked Mischief and Mayhem. "
    Young Aragorn, Elladan, Elrohir, Glorfindel.
    Drabble
    May 17, 2010

First Love
    Estel (Aragorn) tries to write a love letter and Elladan catches him.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

The Art of Diplomacy
T.A. 2944 Aragorn is 13.
    "Elladan and Elrohir find their skills of diplomacy and tact stretched to the limit when Estel asks for advice."
    "Written for a birthday request:  'I'd like to see scenes about diplomacy. Between allies or enemies, showing success or failure, and any time or place.' "
    Double drabble.
    Elladan, Elrohir, 13-year old Aragorn
    Posted here Jan. 18, 2010. Stories of Arda.

T.A. 2951 Sauron declares himself openly in Mordor. Gollum turns towards Mordor. Sauron sends three Nazgul to re-occupy Dol Guldur. Aragorn turns twenty. He learns his heritage, meets and falls in love with Arwen (who has just returned from Lothlorien), and goes into the wild as a Ranger.

The Healer's Path
   
"A series of drabbles following Estel's journey to becoming a healer."
    Aragorn (as Estel), Elrohir.
    1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 6
    "Written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Tangled Web' challenge."
    Word prompts for each chapter in order: Knit, Weave, Embroider, Spin, Stitch, Dye.
    Posted here April 12, 2011. Stories of Arda April 10, 2011.

Brotherly Love
(Previously "Charity Begins at Home")
    Aragorn meets his brothers in Bree. "
A series of drabbles where Aragorn meets his brothers in Bree. Just why do the twins tease him so much?"
    Drabble challenge for each of the five chapters.
    1
> 2 > 3 > 4 > 5
    Written for the Tolkien Weekly "Coins" challenge.
    Posted here Sept. 28, 2007, updating as it changed. Stories of Arda Sept. 26, 27, Oct. 2, 2007 etc 2007.

Stopping by Woods
    "A short ghost story for Halloween. Elladan, Elrohir and Estel spend a dismal autumn evening sharing tales with a travelling elf from Gildor's company."
    Elladan, Elrohir, Estel/Aragorn, Gildor.
    Story
    Posted here May 11, 2012. Stories of Arda.

Homecoming drabbles

    Drabbles of various types of homecomings.
        "Over the years, Elladan and Elrohir have returned home to Imladris from their travels on many different occasions. However some homecomings have been more memorable than others. A drabble series written for a Tolkien Weekly challenge."
       "Homecoming" Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond
       "A Famous Victory" Elladan, Elrohir, Estel (young Aragorn).
       "And Then There Were Three" Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Estel
       "Ambush" Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Estel
            "Over the years, Elladan and Elrohir have returned home to Imladris from their travels on many different occasions. However some homecomings have been more memorable than others, and not all are joyous. A drabble series written for a Tolkien Weekly challenge."
       "Justice and Revenge" Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Glorfindel
       "Home at Last" Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond

Beyond the Dimrill Gate

T.A. 2951
     "Elladan, Elrohir and Estel are travelling through the Misty Mountains when they sense a shadow of darkness on Moria. Exploring the dark tunnels, they find orcs and trolls before disaster strikes. Trapped in the mines, and with Elrohir injured, how are they to escape?"
    Author's Note: This story is based on two quotations from Lord Of The Rings, which I decided to combine to form a single event:
    “I too once passed the Dimrill Gate,” said Aragorn quietly; “but though I also came out again, the memory is very evil.  I do not wish to enter Moria a second time.”
(The Fellowship Of The Ring, Book Two, Chapter Four, A Journey In The Dark.)
    ‘But when Estel was only twenty years of age, it chanced that he returned to Rivendell after great deeds in the company of the sons of Elrond …’
(The Return Of The King, Appendix A, The Tale Of Aragorn And Arwen)
    More Author's Notes:
       Ch. 2:  Bioluminescence is a naturally occurring phenomenon in some algae, fungi and creatures.   A light-emitting algae growing in caves that provides enough illumination to see by is only a slight stretch of the imagination!
       Ch. 6: Physician, heal thyself.
(Luke 4:23)
       Ch. 13: Farin’s song is, of course, the one Gimli sings to the Fellowship in the mines of Moria.
    Author's Thanks: to beta Aglarien, ch. 4 suggestion from Nilmandra,, ch. 11 beta Fimbrethiel, ch. 12 beta Aglarien for her sterling beta work, and also to Ainisarie for her help, ch. 13 Many, many thanks to Aglarian for betaing this (despite me sending her the wrong version of the chapter …), ch. 14 Once again, many thanks to Aglarien for betaing this for me and suggesting a name for the chapter.
    Aragorn/Estel, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond
    14 chapters and epilogue
    Posted here July 15, 2012 after it was complete. Reprint from Stories of Arda.
      
Shadows Over Lasgalen  PG-13: Warning by author: includes grief, torture, death.
T.A. 2951. Aragorn has already met Arwen.
(Previously "Mission to Dol Guldur" on Fanfiction.net, Mellon Chronicles)
    "
Sauron sends three of the Nazgul to reoccupy Dol Guldur. A darkness begins to grow again in Lasgalen and Legolas takes a patrol to investigate."
    Aragorn and Legolas' first meeting.
   
Aragorn, Gandalf, Legolas, Thranduil.
    9 chapters
    Posted here July 28, 2006. Stories of Arda March 15, 2004. FanFiction.net Oct. 5, 2002. Mellon Chronicles .


Love
    Legolas tells Aragorn about the relationship between Arwen and himself.
    "Blame HASA for this one.  The Birthday Drabbles thread had three requests for June - Legolas, Legolas/Aragorn friendship, no slash.  I combined all three, and this is the result.  The speaker is Legolas."
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda 

Interlude in Imladris
  G
T.A. 2951
(Previously "Good Troll Hunting" on Fanfiction.net)
Set immediately following "Shadows Over Lasgalen".
    "
Trolls reappear to disturb the peace of Imladris. Legolas, on a visit there, is invited to assist in the hunt."
    Aragorn, Arwen, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Glorfindel, Legolas, Thranduil
    10 chapters
    Posted here July 28, 2006. Stories of Arda June 9, 2004. Fanfiction.net Dec. 12, 2002. Mellon Chronicles .


Going on a Bear Hunt
  G
    "
Elrohir, Aragorn and Legolas go on a hunting expedition in the mountains - but things do not go to plan."
    "Written for the Teitho challenge 'Friends In Small Places'."
    Aragorn, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Glorfindel, Legolas
    1 chapter


Winter Wonders  G (not on Jay's chronological list in Stories of Arda)
    How elves may celebrate Mid Winter.
    Aragorn, Legolas, Thranduil
    Pre-War of the Ring. Aragorn is an adult Ranger, friends with Legolas.
    One chapter
     Posted here Jan. 1, 2006. Posted to Stories of Arda Dec. 23, 2005


Errantry

The Outsider
    "Aragorn's melancholy thoughts on one of his lonely journeys." Aragorn is on errantry and estranged from Elrond. Arwen has already left for Lorien.
    Drabble
    Author Notes:  "For the 'Outside' challenge on Tolkien Weekly." 
    Posted here and in Stories of Arda June 13, 2007.


Zirak-zigil
    "Aragorn travels alone through the Redhorn Pass."
    Aragorn
    Drabble
    Author's Note: "Written last year for an alphabet challenge - the drabble had to begin and end with the same letter.  Many thanks to Elena Tiriel for reminding me about it!"
    Posted here July 9, 2009. Stories of Arda May 29, 2009.

Meeting in Bree
    Ranger Aragorn meets his brothers in Bree at the Prancing Pony..
    Aragorn, Elladan, Elrohir.
    Drabble
    "Written for a combination of prompts for 'Smell' and 'Like a Wet Warg'"
    Posted here May 27, 2007 under drabbles. Stories of Arda re-posted under: drabbles Pony Tales on May 4, 2012.

Messengers from the West
    "From The Tale of Years: 2957-80: Aragorn undertakes his great journeys and errantries. As Thorongil he serves in disguise both Thengel of Rohan and Ecthelion II of Gondor."
    Posted here Feb. 18, 2009. Stories of Arda April 28, 2008.

T.A. 2980 Aragorn returns to Lorien, gives Arwen the Ring of Barahir and they plight their troth. Gollum becomes acquainted with Shelob.Theoden becomes King of Rohan.

T.A. 2983 Faramir is born to Denethor. SamWise Gamgee is born.

No Smoking
    At the Prancing Pony.
    New sign. It probably could not survive long.
    Strider, Barliman.
    Drabble
    Posted here May 27, 2007. Stories of Arda.

Dwarves and their Ale
    At the Prancing Pony. Bad news.
    Strider, Barliman
    Drabble
    "Written for a 'Drought' challenge at Tolkien Weekly"
    Posted here May 11, 2012. Stories of Arda.

Meals on Wheels
    A dwarf is spotted by orcs that have never seen one before.
    Drabble.
    Written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Middle Earth Mealtimes' Luncheon challenge.
    Posted here and Stories of Arda June 24, 2010.

During The Fellowship of the Ring:
Begins September 22, 3001 T.A. with Bilbo's double birthday and farewell feast.

T.A. 3002 Bilbo settled in Imladris.

A Series of Culinary Disasters (previously His Mother's Recipe Book)
T.A. 3002
   
A cooking horror tale.
    "When Bilbo settled in Imladris in TA 3002 he brought a family heirloom with him – Belladonna’s recipe book."
   
    "A series of drabbles written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Ailments' challenge." 
    Ch. 1 Jam Making (was "Making Jam"). Ailment: Headache.  "When Bilbo settled in Imladris in 3002, he brought a family heirloom with him - his mother's recipe book. He prepares a few special dishes for the elves to thank them for their hospitality, but things have a habit of going wrong ..."
    Ch. 2 Yule Pudding Ailment: Toothache
    Ch. 3 Misunderstanding Prompt: Headache. Lindir tries his hand at one of Bilbo's recipes, but has trouble reading his handwriting ...
    Ch. 4 Mulled Wine  Prompt: Cold. Bilbo prepares a little nightcap to ward off the cold.
    Ch. 5 Haggis Prompt: Nausea, vomiting. In honour of Burns Night here in the UK! Bilbo prepares his mother's favourite dish.

Making Jam
T.A. 3002
    "When Bilbo settled in Imladris in TA 3002 he brought a family heirloom with him – Belladonna’s recipe book. "
    "A series of drabbles written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Ailments' challenge."
    Ailment: Headache.

T.A. 3009 Elrond sends for Arwen, and she returns to Imladris; the Mountains and all lands eastward are becoming dangerous.

T.A. 3017 Gollum is released from Mordor. He is taken by Aragorn in the Dead Marshes and brought to Thranduil in Mirkwood.

The Prisoner  "what if"
T.A. 3017
    "AU drabble based on what Tolkien didn't write, for the Tolkien Weekly 'Different Decisions' challenge."
    Thranduil makes a different decision.
    Drabble
    Posted here Oct. 17, 2007. Stories of Arda.

Glorfindel's Revenge
T.A. 3018 Oct. 20
    Glorfindel confronts the horse-thief Arwen.
    "For Arandil, who wanted to see Arwen get her come-uppance for horse theft!"
    Drabble
     Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Fording the Greyflood
T.A. 3018
    "I wandered by roads forgotten, seeking the house of Elrond, of which many had heard but few knew where it lay. Boromir's journey to Imladris is long and wearisome, and not without incident."
    Author's Note:  Several people have asked why the horse had to die.  It’s canon, I’m afraid – in Lórien, Boromir tells the Fellowship ‘…[the journey] took me many months; for I lost my horse at Tharbad, at the fording of the Greyflood.'
    Author's Note 2:  Agape4Gondor [known on this site as Alcardilme-(T)] has pointed out that the horse didn’t die – Éomer says ‘Long has Boromir son of Denethor been gone seeking an answer, and the horse that we lent him came back riderless.’  Thanks, Agape
    "Araglas", Boromir, Elladan, Elrohir, Halbarad.
    Short story 1 chapter.
    Posted here Feb. 28, 2009. Stories of Arda June 25, 2008

Down in the Valley
T.A. 3018 Oct. 24
    Boromir arrives in Rivendell.
    "A HASA birthday drabble, featuring Boromir and music as requested.  Italics are Tolkien's own words, of course."
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

T.A. 3018 Oct. 25 Council of Elrond

Important Business
T.A. 3018 Oct. 25
    Important business as defined by a cat during the Council of Elrond.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

A Lesser Treason  G 
T.A. Dec. 3018
    When Frodo brought the One Ring into Rivendell, it did not stay quiescent.
    'The last temptation is the greatest treason: to do the right deed for the wrong reason' December, 3018. Elrohir, restless and uneasy, wanders the hills above Imladris.
    Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Frodo, Sam
    3 chapters

Why? G
T.A. 3018 Oct or Dec.
    Thranduil learns that Legolas is going with the Fellowship.
    "Written for the Wrath Challenge on Tolkien Weekly."
    Drabble
     Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda 

Words
    Legolas writes to Thranduil about joining the Fellowship and Thranduil writes back.
    "Written for the 'Words' challenge on Tolkien Weekly."
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda 

Setting Forth  G
T.A. 3018 Dec.
    "Legolas makes his final preparations before the Fellowship leaves Imladris."
    Drabble, exactly 100 words!
    For the Tolkien Weekly 'Preparations' Challenge.
    Posted here Sept. 24, 2006. Stories of Arda Sept. 13, 2006 

T.A. 3018 Dec. 25 Fellowship leaves Rivendell at dusk

Starlight and Darkness
    In Moria, Aragorn recalls Elrohir's words that help him face the evil memories of this place.
    Drabble
    Posted here May 27, 2007. Stories of Arda.

Burying the Hatchet  G
T.A. 3019 Jan
    "A short interlude on the road between Moria and Lórien. Frodo plays peacemaker."
    The term ‘bury the hatchet’ is a Native American expression, so the hobbits wouldn’t know it.   I know that.  I just needed it for this story.
    Aragorn, Frodo, Gimli, Legolas, Sam
    1 chapter

Temptation
    How would The One Ring try to tempt Legolas?
    "Written for a HASA Birthday challenge to show a member of the Fellowship tempted by the Ring."
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda 

Dark Elf  (AU)
On the riverbank, after Lorien.
    If Legolas had gone to the side of Sauron...
    "Written for AU challenges on Tolkien Weekly and HASA." (AU means "Alternate Universe")
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda


During Two Towers:
  Begins T.A. 3019 Feb. 26 while Aragorn is tracking Frodo just before Aragorn hears Boromir's horn. Frodo and Sam's story starts 3 days later in the Emyn Muil.
  Ends for the Fellowship T.A. 3019 March 5 After parley with Saruman in Orthanc, with Gandalf on Shadowfax taking Pippin to Minas Tirith (Frodo is by the Black Gate).
  Ends for the Ringbearers T.A. 3019 March 13 while Frodo is being carried off by Orcs, Sam is following with the Ring and overhears that Frodo is alive
.

For Rohan
T.A. 3019 Feb. 26
    The riders of Rohan go with Eomer against the Orcs, told by Arod's rider, the horse later used by Legolas and Gimli. Garulf is the rider of Hasufel, the horse later used by Aragorn.
    "This one is for Elvenesse (Kate) who requested the Rohirrim."
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda

A Few Leaves in the Forest  G
T.A. 3019 March
    "
This is mostly movie-based (unusually for me), but there are elements of the books. It covers the time between the warg attack and the aftermath of the battle of Helm's Deep."
   
Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Haldir
    4 chapters

Helm's Deep
    Movie-based. In memorium of soldiers of all battles.
    Drabble
    Posted here Dec. 6, 2006. Stories of Arda.

During Return of the King:

T.A. 3019, March 8: Aragorn and friends take the Paths of the Dead. They reach the Stone of Erech at midnight. Beacon message sent from Gondor during the night.

The Watcher
T.A. 3019, March 8
    Elrond worries whether he did right in passing on the prophecy of Malbeth the Seer. Aragorn summons the Dead.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda

Torchlight
T.A. 3019, March 8
    "The Grey Company pass through the Paths of the Dead."
    Written for the Tolkien Weekly's rainbow challenge, color yellow.
    "Summary: A series of drabbles reflecting scenes from the War of the Ring, each prompted by a colour of the rainbow - but they make more sense posted in chronological order. Written for the Tolkien Weekly Rainbow challenge. "
    Rainbow drabble challenge series in chronological order: "Torchlight" yellow, "Beacons" orange, "The Dawnless Day" indigo, "A Wind From the South" blue, "On Pelennor Fields the Poppies Blow" red, "Banners Before the Gate" violet, "At the End of All Things" rainbow, "The Wood of Greenleaves" green.
    Elladan, the Dead.
    Posted here Sept. 6, 2009. Stories of Arda Aug. 15, 2009.

The Darkness Behind
T.A. 3019, March 8. On the Paths of the Dead.
    "Written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Behind' challenge.  In The Passing Of the Grey Company, and the Paths of the Dead, Tolkien tells us that Elladan was at the rear, but that Gimli was behind him.  It intrigued me, and it was a pairing I've never tried before."
    Drabble
    Posted here May 27, 2007. Stories of Arda May 26, 2007

Beacons
T.A. 3019, March 8
    "The waiting is over for a lonely beacon guard."
    Written for the Tolkien Weekly Rainbow challenge. Orange. See "Torchlight" above for the first one; however, this story is listed on this page in chronological order according to all of Jay of Lasgalen's stories.
    Drabble
    Posted here Sept. 9, 2009. Stories of Arda March 8, 2009.

T.A. 3019, March 9: Aragorn and friends leave Erech.

The Dawnless Day
T.A. 3019, March 9
    Darkness begins to flow out of Mordor.
    Written for the Tolkien Weekly Rainbow challenge. Indigo.
    Drabble
    Posted here Sept. 9, 2009. Stories of Arda Aug. 25, 2010.

T.A. 3019, March 13: Aragorn and friends reach Pelargir and capture the fleet.

Beware of the Sea
    Legolas rides for Pelargir believing that he is doomed to die in the upcoming battle.
    Drabble
    Posted here May 27, 2007. Stories of Arda.

Alas for the Wailing of the Gulls  G
T.A. 3019 March
    The journey from Erech to Pelargir, when Legolas hears the gulls for the first time. During RotK: "Paths of the Dead"
    "Originally written for Ithilien's birthday."
    Aragorn, Elladan, Elrohir, Gimli, Legolas, oathbreakers, rangers
    One chapter
     Posted here Dec. 16, 2005; Posted to Stories of Arda July 19, 2003
 

A Wind from the South
T.A. 3019, March 14
    "Aragorn's fleet is becalmed at Pelargir."
    Written for the Tolkien Weekly Rainbow challenge. Blue.
    Posted here Sept. 6, 2009. Stories of Arda Aug. 26, 2009.

Oft Hope is Born, When All is Forlorn

T.A. 3019 March 14
    "Aragorn has captured the fleet at Pelargir, but it is becalmed."
    Earendil, Elladan, Elrohir.
    Double drabble.
    "A pair of double drabbles for Elena Tiriel."
    "With thanks to Fimbrethiel and Dapperscavenger for help with the difference between bow/prow!"
    Posted here July 9, 2009. Stories of Arda March 13, 2009.

The Longing
    At Minas Tirith, what Legolas really wants.
    Drabble
     Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

T.A. 3019 March 15: Battle of the Pelennor. Death of Theoden. Battle under the Trees in Mirkwood: Thranduil repels Dol Guldur's forces. Second assault on Lorien. Frodo and Sam escape the tower.

T.A. 3019 March 18: Aragorn's Host leaves Minas Tirith heading for Mordor.

On the Eve of Battle
T.A. 3019 March 24
    "On the eve of the battle before the Black Gate, Elladan and Elrohir are in a sombre mood."
    Elladan, Elrohir
    Short story
    "Written for the ALEC 'Last Words' challenge."
    Posted here July 9, 2009. Stories of Arda June 27, 2009.

Letter From Elladan  G
T.A. 3019 includes March before leaving for the Battle of the Morannon, July and after.
    Letter mailed to Elrond in error, written just before the Battle of the Morannon, the Black Gate of Mordor.
    "A letter sent by Elladan to his father, written on the eve of the Last Battle. What if that letter is received in error?"
    Ch. 1: "A very short vignette...  What were the thoughts of those leaving for a hopeless battle at the gates of Mordor?"
    Ch. 2: "I did not intend to write an epilogue to ‘Letter From Elladan’.  But so many reviewers asked, ‘What if Elrond *did* receive the letter?’  that I decided to pursue the idea.  This is the result."
    Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Faramir
    Two chapters
    Posted here July 31, 2006. Stories of Arda Feb. 28, 2004, updated May 1, 2004.

T.A. 3019 March 25: Aragorn's Host fights at the Black Gate. The One Ring is destroyed.  

Before the Gate
T.A. 3019 March 25
    Elladan and Elrohir in front of the Black Gate as the battle is about to begin.
    Drabble
    Written for the ALEC 'Last Words' challenge.
    Posted here May 27, 2007. Stories of Arda.

Banners Before the Gate
T.A. 3019, March 25
    "The armies gather before the Black Gate."
    The Battle of the Black Gate in progress.
    Written for the Tolkien Weekly Rainbow challenge. Violet.
    Posted here Sept. 6, 2009. Stories of Arda Sept. 3, 2009.

At the End of All Things
T.A. 3019, March 25
    "At the battle of the Black Gate witnesses watch the destruction of Mordor."
    Written for the Tolkien Weekly Rainbow challenge. Rainbow.
    Posted here Sept. 6, 2009. Stories of Arda Sept. 3, 2009.

T.A. 3019 March 28: Celeborn crosses the Anduin, destruction of Dol Guldur begins. Forces of Lothlorien and Mirkwood attack Dol Guldur
T.A. 3019 April 6: Meeting of Celeborn and Thranduil after the destruction of Dol Guldur and the burning of much of Mirkwood.

The Wood of Greenleaves
T.A. 3019, April 6
    "In the midst of death and destruction, Thranduil finds there is still hope and promise for the future."
    Written for the Tolkien Weekly Rainbow challenge. Green.
    Thranduil
    Posted here Sept. 6, 2009. Stories of Arda Sept. 3, 2009.

The Wood of Greenleaves (same name, different story)
T.A. 3019 April 6
    "From Appendix B:  ‘On the day of the New Year of the Elves, Celeborn and Thranduil met in the midst of the forest, and they renamed Mirkwood Eryn Lasgalen.’ (The Elves’ New Year was 6th April, I know.) Happy New Year to you all! "
    Celeborn, Thranduil
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Battle Beneath the Trees
T.A. 3019
    Reaction to a sight left after the battle in Mirkwood, probably Thranduil's point of view.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Scorched Earth
T.A. 3019
    Thranduil tries to repair Mirkwood after the burning of the final war with Dol Guldur.
    "This is from Thranduil’s POV, and was written for the ‘Earth’ challenge at Tolkien Weekly."
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Aftermath
T.A. 3019
    Thranduil's point of view after the terrible battle to destroy Dol Guldur that has burned much of Mirkwood.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.
The Clouds Burst
T.A. 3019
    Rain falls after the burning of Mirkwood.
    Thranduil.
    Drabble.
    Written for the Tolkien Weekly "Water" challenge.
    Posted here July 9, 2009. Stories of Arda February 2, 2009.

The Dead Marshes
T.A. 3019 March 15+
    With Gimli, while chasing some of the Orcs and Easterlings that fled the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, Legolas finds the corpse of his grandfather, Oropher.
    Legolas
    Drabble
     Posted here July 25, 2006. Stories of Arda

T.A. 3019 May 1: Aragorn is crowned king. Elrond and Arwen set out from Rivendell. 
T.A. 3019 June 25: Aragorn and Gandalf find the sapling of the White Tree.
T.A. 3019 Mid-year's Day: Aragorn and Arwen marry.

Wedding Nerves
T.A. 3019 Midsummer.
    "Aragorn as King, on the brink of his wedding to Arwen. Elladan and Elrohir - of course - make their presence felt." Written as a birthday request.
    Aragorn, Elladan, and Elrohir.
    Short story.
    Posted here Sept. 19, 2007. Stories of Arda same day.

Hannon Le
    Legolas thanks Aragorn.
    "A friendship drabble with Legolas and Aragorn, written for Cassia and Sio at the Mellon Chronicles, to say ‘thank you’ for a Christmas gift they sent."
    According to review notes by Jay, this is all written from Legolas' point of view.
    Drabble.
     Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

T.A. 3019 July 19: Funeral escort of King Theoden sets out.
T.A. 3019 August 10: Funeral of King Theoden

The Legend of the Grey Riders 
    "After the funeral of Théoden, Elladan and Elrohir learn of an ancient legend to which they hold the key. But are some mysteries best left unsolved?"
    A birthday ficlet for Elena Tiriel.
    Elladan, Elrohir, Eomer, Eowyn, Faramir.
    Short story

T.A. 3019 August 14: Guests leave King Eomer.

T.A. Nov. 3, 3019, S.R. 1419. End of the War of the Ring at the death of Saruman.

After the War of the Ring:

Legolas and Gimli traveled, mostly together. Afterwards they settled down to their particular lordships, but surely visited each other and went with Aragorn and Eomer at times to quell disturbances.

On Pelennor Fields the Poppies Blow
T.A. 3020, March 15
    "A year after the battle of the Pelennor, life returns to the land."
    Written for the Tolkien Weekly Rainbow challenge. Red.
    Drabble
    Posted here Sept. 9, 2009. Stories of Arda Sept. 3, 2009.

Homecoming
    Legolas returns home after the War of the Ring.
    Legolas, Thranduil
    Drabble
     Posted here Dec. 29, 2005. Stories of Arda

'Elvellon'
    Legolas introduces Gimli to Thranduil.
    Drabble
     Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

The Houseless Ones
    Legolas, Gimli, and the houseless ones.
    Drabble
     Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

Old Man Willow   G
    Legolas visits the Old Forest..
    Post War of the Ring
    Legolas, Old Man Willow
    Double drabble: 197 words
     Posted here Dec. 13, 2005; Posted to MC Finished Fic board Nov. 7, 2005; Posted to Stories of Arda date unknown.  

The Politics of Gardening
    Elrond visits Sam at Bag End. This could have happened after Elrond no longer had to guard Vilya and to visit Frodo.
    "A birthday drabble for paranoidangel (Nic), who is a fellow Review Admin at HASA.  She requested Elrond and Sam, so I’ve pretended that Elrond visited the Hobbits at some point."
    Drabble
     Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.

T.A. 3021 Sept. 29 (Shire-reckoning 1421). Elrond sails from Middle-earth with Bilbo, Frodo, Galadriel, Gandalf, and Shadowfax.


The half-elf twins Elladan and Elrohir must decide whether to go with Elrond to Valinor as elves, or remain in Middle-earth as long-lived humans. This is the Choice of the Half-elven given by the Valar in thanks to Earendil to his line, ending with the physical children of Elrond.
In the book, the twins did not travel with Elrond as was required in the choice of the half-elven, but remained as lords of Rivendell where Celeborn joined them for a time. RotK Appendix B, immediately after the chronology showing the fall of Barad-dur, before the "Chief Days From the Fall of Barad-dur..."
Fan-fiction allows the freedom of considering the what-if for all choices
.

Choices that could have been made by Elladan and Elrohir:

Destiny
    Elladan and Elrohir consider the choice of the half-elven.
    "I do not know the twins’ choice, but I tend to think that they chose immortality.  Whatever the decision,  I think they chose the same fate – I cannot imagine them being sundered as Elrond and Elros were. "
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda

The Road Not Taken
    The Road Not Taken: Elrohir's Letter
    The Road Not Taken: Elladan
       "Elladan agonises over the choice of the Peredhel between mortality and immortality - but haunted by a prophetic dream, he fears he has left his decision too late."
    Posted here Feb. 18, 2009. Stories of Arda April 14, 2008.

Choices 
    Elladan and Elrohir don't go to Valinor on their father's ship and must tell Elrond their thinking.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda

A Final Farewell
    "What if" one twin sailed to Valinor but the other remained with Middle-earth?
    "If you're not sure, Elrohir is the first speaker, then Elladan.  I don't really think that the twins chose different fates - I firmly believe that they both sailed - but began thinking, 'what if they did part'?"
    Double drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda

Narn I Hîn Elrond (The Tale of the Children of Elrond)
    AU on the choice of the Half-elven. Drabble.
    "A three-way double drabble for the HASA Birthday Challenge for May - for River Otter (who requested Fourth Age), Nath (Time) and Dwimordene (AU)."
    "A combined birthday drabble for River Otter, Nath and Dwimordene. AU, because that's what was requested."
    Arwen, Elladan, Elrohir.
    Posted here Feb. 28, 2009. Stories of Arda May 20, 2008.

Leaving
    Elladan and Elrohir make their final choice whether to go to Aman or stay in Middle-earth. Set after the deaths of Aragorn and Arwen.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda

Time to Depart
    Elladan and Elrohir leave for Valinor. Set after the deaths of Aragorn and Arwen.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda

Arrival
    Celebrian in Valinor watches for those she has long-awaited.
    Drabble
    Posted here July 27, 2006. Stories of Arda.


T.A. Sept. 29, 3021; S.R. 1421: True end of the Third Age: Elrond departs.

Fourth Age:

Red, Red Wine
    "After the War of the Ring, Thranduil and Legolas look towards the future." Ithilien.
    "Written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Wine' challenge. "
    Legolas, Thranduil.
    Drabble.
    Posted here Feb. 7, 2009. Stories of Arda Feb. 6, 2009.

It Comes in Pints
    "After the War of the Ring, Thranduil and Legolas look towards the future." Laketown.
    Legolas, Thranduil.
    Drabble
    "Written for the Tolkien Weekly 'Beer' challenge."
    Posted here July 9, 2009. Stories of Arda Feb. 12, 2009.

The Cloths of Heaven
    The twins visit Legolas' colony in Ithilien.
    Ch. 1 "Dreams Crushed Underfoot".
    Elladan, Elrohir, Legolas
    Incomplete story.


Till Death Us Do Part (AU)  PG-13
    "After the One Ring was destroyed, there was no more evil and death ... was there?"
    Elladan and Elrohir (as lords of Rivendell after Elrond's departure). Aragorn, Arwen, Glorfindel, Legolas
    3 chapters.
    Third chapter added. "Curiouswombat requested a story set at some stage after the end of this tale. Elrohir talks with Námo and faces a choice."
    Warning: non-canon character death.
    Posted here July 31, 2006, third chapter Aug 23, 2009. Stories of Arda May 8, 2005, third chapter May 10, 2009.

Labour of Love
    Arwen has her first child, Eldarion. Aragorn and her brothers, all trained healers, want to help.
    Drabble
    Posted here May 27, 2007. Stories of Arda.

To the Ends of Middle-earth  PG. Illustrated by Cassia-(TV)
    Post-LotR. Elladan and Elrohir are lords in Rivendell, Aragorn and Arwen have two children.
    Alternate endings: one that follows JRRT canon and one AU (Alternate Universe) non-canon with the Appendices to make a point. Notice given at chapter five as the divergence is at chapter 6.
    "When sudden tragedy strikes one of the Fellowship in Minas Tirith, how do those left behind remember?"
    "Warnings:
Angst, tissues may be required. You have been warned."
    What would be a proper burial for one of his kind?
    Aragorn, Arwen, Eldarion, Eowyn, Faramir, Gimli, Legolas
    6 chapters
    Posted here July 31, 2006. 6 chapters on Stories of Arda Oct. 26, 2004. Mellon Chronicles .

Primary Sources
    "Young Eldarion has a new history tutor – who has a great deal to learn about his pupil’s heritage."
    Elladan, Eldarion, Elrohir.
    Posted here April 19, 2009. Stories of Arda April 17, 2009.

Other stories:

The Touch (suggestive, but innocent)
by Jay of Lasgalen
on FanFiction.net
    Challenge from fellow writer Ithilien 

Note for editor: "A Crisis of Identity" drabble posted by Jay is by another author, no permission discussion done, so not posted here.
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