Summary: I am looking for a story in which Gimli is turned into a beautiful elf (like-rivaling-Galadriel-beautiful), much to his horror, as he travels to Mirkwood to visit Legolas. Legolas is drawn to him right from the start and unabashedly tries to court him (hence chases after the poor soul with elfish persistence). Gimli, while residing with the elves, refuses to tell them who he really is out of embarrassment and has to make up a story accounting for why they have never heard of him. He also has to acclimate himself to elvish customs, trying not to give himself away, while sometimes slipping accidentally into his own native customs. Any embarrassing situations arising from that would be appreciated (ex: mishandling a bow and arrow, not understanding one word of elvish when being spoken to, being less than graceful while tree climbing, muttering in dwarfish, not understanding elvish courting rituals, getting into excited conversation with a group of dwarves traveling through Mirkwood, etc. be creative). By the end Gimli is turned back to his original form, but Legolas's affections still remain true. Requirements: 1) Mostly from Gimli's perspective though you want the audience to know that Legolas is extremely attracted to him; 2) Set after the fellowship has destroyed the ring (whether you want to add Legolas's craving for the sea is up to you. I personally don't see how it will work); 3) Serious story, with many funny parts of course. The elves must be the wise, ethereal creatures they are. Please don't make them airheads. I want Legolas to chase after Gimli because he is drawn to him first for his looks, then as a person. Please don't give Legolas the must-wash-hair-with-strawberry-shampoo-to-bring-out-hidden-highlights-and-wear-best-leggings-to-go-a-courting. Make him a man...err...elf deeply in love; 4) Gimli is a virgin...completely. Never kissed, never touched, and has no clue what Legolas is doing when Legolas is chasing him; 5) PG-13 rating at most. Please no graphic sex if you choose to put it in there. And if you do, it cannot be done while Gimli is in Elvish form; 6) If possible, can you use a substantial amount of elvish when Legolas addresses Gimli romantically. I get the funniest feeling two elves in love would not use the less romantic common tongue but would rather converse in their own lovely language. This would make Gimli's ignorance even more apparent and funnier; 7) Gimli, with no, or little, previous affection for Legolas other than deep friendship must learn to love Legolas as well; 8) While Legolas courts Gimli, Gimli should be EXTREMELY hesitant since he a) does not want to take advantage of the situation since he is beginning to return the feelings b) has no clue how to handle said situation since he has never been in it before c) is generally scared; 9) Try to stick to Tolkien vernacular. It is a formal, romantic, and respectful language. In the book I never saw Aragorn say 'My beautiful Arwen', nor did I see her respond 'my big powerful Ranger!'; 10) After this I want Gimli to have a new found respect for elves, as well as unconsciously begin to incorporate some of their customs into his own life.
Categories: FPS Characters: Gimli, Legolas