ext_20844 ([identity profile] lindahoyland.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] lotrchallenges2010-11-17 01:36 pm
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Gilded Cage - Linda Hoyland

Author: Linda Hoyland
Title: Gilded Cage
Rating: G
Theme: pairs
Elements: horse,carriage
Beta: none
Author's Notes: With thanks to Raksha for the idea.
Summary: luxury is not always comfort.
Word Count:100



The procession traversed the streets of Dol Amroth. Eager citizens craned their necks to catch a glimpse of their King and Queen as their ornately decorated carriage went slowly by, drawn by four splendid grey horses.

Aragorn gritted his teeth and forced himself to smile. It was kind of Prince Imrahil to send his carriage, but how he hated this bumpy, stuffy, uncomfortable means of transport. Little did the admiring crowds know that to Aragorn, a carriage was akin to a gilded cage. Better by far to be astride his faithful steed feeling the wind and sun caress his face.

[identity profile] rs9.livejournal.com 2010-11-17 10:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Poor Aragorn. I can just see his fake smile through his gritted teeth. At least Imrahil did not teach him the "queenly" wave.