Title: Re-forging the blade that was broken

Author Name: Mal

Contact E-mail: malinorne2003@yahoo.se

Beta Name: Erfan Starled

Main Character(s): Aragorn

Rating: G

Genre(s): Gen

Word Count: 100

Summary: Aragorn discusses his sword with one of the smiths who re-forged it.

Original Request (characters, words and places mentioned in the request and used in this drabble): bastard sword

Author’s Note: This drabble is an ‘extra’, not winter or holiday themed at all, but written because my beta didn’t approve of how I had tried to use the phrase ‘bastard sword’ in the Strider drabble. She liked this version.

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“Some would call it a mongrel, this Andúril of yours.” The Elvish smith examined his work with a critical eye. Despite his mastery, and the powerful runes traced on the blade, even a novice would be able to tell where new metal had been used to weld together the original pieces.

Aragorn chuckled grimly. “Some would say the same about its master. Few expect to find a future king in the guise of a weather-beaten Ranger.”

“Few expect a broken blade to be re-forged, however noble its heritage. Here, take it. Wield your bastard sword with pride, King of Men.”