Like Holding Sparks in Your Hand by Lullenny (R)

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Fandom: LORD OF THE RINGS
Pairing: Merry/Pippin
Author on LJ: lullenny
Author Website: Odd Buttons
Why this must be read:

This beautiful story is set after Frodo's departure from the Grey Havens, and shows the other hobbits learning to live in their changed world and with the changes in themselves. I usually prefer Merry/Pippin that is set before they return to the Shire, because I find that it's rare that an author can work slash into the canon of their hetereosexual relationships in a believable way. But Lullenny succeeds at this, gracefully and very realistically. There are many moments in this story that make my heart ache, and also moments of joy that I can't forget. The story is full of wonderful details that make it come alive; all of the hobbits, even those we only meet briefly, are distinct characters and are definitely hobbits. One of my favorite Merry/Pippin stories!

Like Holding Sparks in Your Hand

Comments

[nigeltde]

thank you SO MUCH for reccing this, I am totally in love with it. It is one of the most perfect M/P stories I have ever read.

[semielliptical]

I'm glad to know you liked it! I think one reason I keep coming back to this story is that Lullenny treats Merry and Pippin's relationship seriously - I like fluffy M/P fics too, but this seems so much more real.