Folks, this is part of a fic which I plan to continue. It'll probably pick up the pace a bit after I get finished with my Big Bang fics, but it's a long haul kind of deal, not something that'll end in another chapter or two; this is that wildly AU fic I was on about half the weekend. ;) Set during TTT, movieverse-based, I hope that it will entertain those dear ladies who cannot attend a movie viewing this evening, especially Claudia603 and LilyBaggins.
I've included a "prologue" and three "chapters," but they're way short, I'll warn you. No long chapters just yet!
Please note also that this story follows my usual standards of no sex, no slash, and no profanity; the PG-13 rating is for dark thematic content and medically graphic content only. There will be no sex, slash, or profanity, and I also do not plan to kill off Frodo in this story, just so you know...trust me, no hobbits will die in the course of this fic. (In fact, a certain character who DOES die in canon LOTR actually is ALIVE in this fic, so some of you may love me for this and some of you may hate me for it! But rest assured you'll figure out where you stand fairly quickly, IMO!)
Author's Note: The illness in question may be recognized by some readers, though not necessarily just yet. I am aware that the incubation period for this condition in the "real world" is longer than the number of days between the Dead Marshes and the onset of Frodo's symptoms; however, I am assuming a shorter onset in Middle-earth and in a hobbit weakened by the burden of the Ring, significant injuries, and long, difficult travel.
( FIC: A Change In Plans (PG-13) by Febobe )
I've included a "prologue" and three "chapters," but they're way short, I'll warn you. No long chapters just yet!
Please note also that this story follows my usual standards of no sex, no slash, and no profanity; the PG-13 rating is for dark thematic content and medically graphic content only. There will be no sex, slash, or profanity, and I also do not plan to kill off Frodo in this story, just so you know...trust me, no hobbits will die in the course of this fic. (In fact, a certain character who DOES die in canon LOTR actually is ALIVE in this fic, so some of you may love me for this and some of you may hate me for it! But rest assured you'll figure out where you stand fairly quickly, IMO!)
Author's Note: The illness in question may be recognized by some readers, though not necessarily just yet. I am aware that the incubation period for this condition in the "real world" is longer than the number of days between the Dead Marshes and the onset of Frodo's symptoms; however, I am assuming a shorter onset in Middle-earth and in a hobbit weakened by the burden of the Ring, significant injuries, and long, difficult travel.
( FIC: A Change In Plans (PG-13) by Febobe )