An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Chapters: 1/3 Fandom: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (TV 2022), The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types, The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Galadriel (Tolkien)/Halbrand (The Rings of Power), Galadriel/Sauron (Tolkien) Characters: Galadriel (Tolkien), Halbrand (The Rings of Power), Elrond Peredhel, Ereinion Gil-galad, Celebrimbor (Tolkien) Additional Tags: Eregion, Missing Scenes, Canon Rewrite, The Silmarillion References, what if she didn't discover him that way, but his intentions were tight there, and he sweetened the deal, making it irresistible, galadriel is up for a fling Summary:
“I feel at peace here.” Halbrand says simply. But heaviness lies on what he omits. His peace cannot last.
“Treasure it for you will depart soon. Your place is in the Southlands, by your people.” It’s an assertion to herself too. She feels the weight her sentence carries. Reminding him of his duty is a familiar refrain, only now the gravity settles. Now there are people to guide; what they need is a king.
“My place is with you.”
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Eregion, after Halbrand is healed. The fate of the rings is decided between stolen kisses and promises.














