Story Summary
One decision made differently - the Three Hunters run through that second night of their chase after the Orcs rather than rest - and everything changes. Well, not everything. They're merely captured by the Orcs like Merry and Pippin. Not in the plan.
One decision changed doesn't change one's destiny, however. How each of them are to reach the fate destiny has in store for them is a bit peskier, though...
In this AU story, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli are captured by the Orcs, then struggle to return to their task. There's action and adventure, suspense, not too much angst, and hopefully an enjoyable story for all. Feedback is welcome!
Thanks as ever to the tireless beta, Thundera Tiger!
Chapter List
| Ch# | Title | Words | Com. | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decision | 2,322 | 2 | 13 Jun 08 |
| 2 | Taking Winnings | 6,552 | 0 | 13 Jun 08 |
| 3 | To Isengard | 6,651 | 0 | 13 Jun 08 |
| 4 | Looking for Escape | 5,539 | 0 | 13 Jun 08 |
| 5 | Hope against Hope | 4,176 | 2 | 13 Jun 08 |
| 6 | Orthanc | 6,371 | 0 | 13 Jun 08 |
| 7 | Hope Fails | 4,503 | 1 | 13 Jun 08 |
| 8 | Dreams | 7,506 | 0 | 18 Jun 08 |
| 9 | Plans | 5,868 | 0 | 25 Jun 08 |
| 10 | Reality | 5,465 | 0 | 06 Jul 08 |
| 11 | Travel | 5,651 | 2 | 13 Jul 08 |
| 12 | Strange Sights | 4,955 | 0 | 19 Jul 08 |
| 13 | Freedom for the Taking | 6,727 | 0 | 02 Aug 08 |
| 14 | Brief Freedom | 8,062 | 2 | 05 Oct 08 |
| 15 | Healing | 7,782 | 0 | 22 Aug 08 |
| 16 | Breaking | 5,421 | 4 | 25 Aug 08 |
| 17 | Reunions and Returns | 8,847 | 0 | 02 Sep 08 |
| 18 | Going Forth | 7,502 | 0 | 07 Sep 08 |
| 19 | Farewell | 6,125 | 2 | 17 Sep 08 |
| 20 | Epilogue | 5,499 | 2 | 10 Mar 09 |
| Appx. Word Count | 121,524 | 17 | ||
Comments
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With Hope and Without Hope
docmon - 02 Jun 08 - 7:22 PM
With Hope and Without Hope
docmon - 08 Jun 08 - 5:33 PM
Chapter 7 of With Hope and Without Hope has just posted!
Read "Hope Fails" to see how Merry and Pippin make do in Isengard. And see what Saruman has in store for Aragorn...
With Hope and Without Hope
docmon - 20 Jun 08 - 7:17 AM
Finally! We have chapter 8 of With Hope and Without Hope! "Dreams" has posted! See how Gimli and Legolas are faring. See if Pippin's plans will amount to anything. And we'll get a glance of Aragorn, too. But I'm not promising anything there...
With Hope and Without Hope
docmon - 25 Jun 08 - 8:59 AM
Thanks to all my readers who have stuck around through the imprisonment of the Three Hunters and the hobbits in Orthanc. That's not to imply that they are out of the Tower. But you can read in Chapter 9,"Plans," to see how they're doing!
With Hope and Without Hope
docmon - 13 Jul 08 - 3:39 PM
Just an alert that chapter 11 of With Hope and Without Hope has posted! Read "Travel" to see how our characters do on the move.
With Hope and Without Hope
docmon - 19 Jul 08 - 8:27 PM
With Hope and Without Hope has posted a new chapter! In this story, the Three Hunters are captured when they chase after Merry and Pippin in Rohan.
At last, readers! The long-asked-for chapter where you'll finally find out what's been happening to Legolas. :-o Don't say I didn't warn you!
With Hope and Without Hope
docmon - 02 Aug 08 - 8:23 PM
Thanks to all my readers who have kept up with my AU story, With Hope and Without Hope, where the Three Hunters are captured when they chase after Merry and Pippin in Rohan.
Last chapter readers finally got what they had long asked for, with the appearance of Legolas. Read "Freedom for the Taking" for more surprises!
With Hope and Without Hope
docmon - 11 Aug 08 - 7:28 AM
With Hope and Without Hope has posted a new chapter!
Read "Brief Freedom" to see how the Company fares upon reaching Edoras.
Brief FreedomWith Hope and Without Hope
docmon - 25 Aug 08 - 5:36 PM
Thanks to all my readers who continue to read my AU story, With Hope and Without Hope, where the Three Hunters are captured when they chase after Merry and Pippin in Rohan.
Read the latest chapter, "Breaking" to see the exciting confrontation between Gandalf and Saruman!
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