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The Fountain

Written based on #15 from the prompt list posted here.

“Come on, the water’s fine!”

Pairing: Gen, Boromir and Faramir Rated: G Tags: Fluff, Little Boromir, Tiny Faramir, Brotherly Escapades, Summer Time

The day was far too hot for anyone with a shred of common sense to be running around in armor. Or boots. Or any amount of clothing heavier than a tunic. Boromir had never been particularly blessed with common sense, not when adventure was afoot and summer was singing in the stones of Minas Tirith, and even he knew it.

Faramir, trailing behind him like a very earnest duckling, was clutching a book that was definitely not his- an old text on Gondor’s early kings that he had... liberated... from their father’s study- and trying not to look too suspicious as they cut across the fifth circle courtyard.

“Are we going to the library now?” Faramir asked, ever hopeful.

Boromir didn’t answer. His eyes were on the fountain.

It was the one tucked near the barracks where the stone lions spat water into a round basin, half-shadowed by trees. No one was around. The guards were melting in the heat. Most of the city had retreated indoors. Which meant: prime opportunity for shenanigans.

“I don’t think we’re supposed to- ” Faramir started once he realized his brother's goal, clutching his book tighter.

Boromir spun on heel and put his hands on his little brother's shoulders. “Farry. Listen to me. Do you know what time it is?”

Faramir blinked. “Um… noon?”

“It’s time for valor.” Boromir grabbed the hem of his tunic and over his head it went, flung dramatically onto the grass with a flop. “Come on, the water’s fine!”

And before Faramir could protest further, Boromir launched himself into the fountain like a tiny cannonball.

SPLASH!

Faramir gasped, scandalized and fascinated in equal measure. “You’re going to get scolded!”

Boromir emerged, grinning like a madman, hair slicked back and soaking. “Only if you rat me out.”

“You’re very loud,” Faramir pointed out.

“You’re very boring,” Boromir retorted, and kicked water in his direction.

Faramir squeaked and leapt back, clutching the book like a lifeline. Then frowned. “You’re not supposed to go swimming in the fountain.”

“You’re not supposed to take books from father’s study either,” Boromir said, sing-song, and oh no, he knew. “So now we’re both criminals. Might as well have a good time while we’re wanted men.”

Faramir paused. Considered. Then, with the gravitas of a future captain of Gondor, he set the book down carefully on a nearby bench, stripped his shoes off, and marched over.

“I’m only going in up to my knees.”

“Sure you are,” Boromir said, before grabbing his little brother’s hand and hauling him in with a splash.

Faramir shrieked and then dissolved into laughter, the sound bright and unburdened.

They played in the water until the sun dipped lower and the bells rang out for afternoon councils. When Denethor found them- both soaked to the bone, Boromir covered in grass stains, Faramir proudly wearing a crown of wet leaves- he didn’t say a word. Just stared.

Then turned around and marched back inside muttering under his breath about unruly children and needing better guards.

Boromir, already planning their next grand escape, nudged his brother with a grin and whispered, “See? Worth it.”

And it was.

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last updated: march 18th 2025

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I'm two degrees away from buying a parasol for my daily two mile commute. The Sun is my enemy. My poor mayonnaise complexion is not built for these conditions

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I miss when everyone on my dash listened to Welcome to Night Vale so there’s be a good chance that on any ole day someone would reblog a quote that would grab me by the throat and forcibly ascend me to a higher plane where I understood myself and the universe better and with more kindness but also a little spook

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let's ride mama in the snow.

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Everyone who plays around with Tarot cards long enough winds up with a “bad” card that they love. I just barely persuaded my husband not to get the Ten of Swords tattooed on his body; traditionally, it shows a corpse with ten swords stuck in their body and means “utter ruin,” but he thought that if it took ten swords to kill you, then you must have put up a pretty good fight.

honestly this is the most badass ten of swords interpretation i've ever heard.  i'm stealing this

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the silliest sun god

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Baby potato

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arrested for impersonating grains of rice (NO possibility of parole)

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tomorrow im really gonna give it my nothing

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Drawing seals as silly jesters!

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silly wolf photos from WCC. reblog if you agree

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but have you considered a dunsparce in a cute hat

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happy dunsparce in a hat day!!!

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@justagreengummybear

I am reading your fic now (is looking respectfully 👀)

Boromir! What do i have to say about Boromir?

Well firstly, he absolutely has the most eldest sibling energy of all the characters and honestly I can see him being all "noble son" for a meeting then turning around and showing Faramir how to best sneak snacks from the kitchens without getting caught when they were younger.

Boromir is the type of person who would challenge someone to a noble duel then win by using pocket sand he threw in their face.

He probably had a crush once when he was younger and he panicked and walked into a tree and then asked Faramir to see if they liked him for him. He still has the scar from the tree but claims it was from some heroic battle.

He tried to learn Sindarin once and ended up calling a visiting elf "lord of soup" they took it with grace but his brother never let him live it down.

He also gives the energy of a jock who tries really hard to write poetry for his crush but also ends up being like:

"Your eyes are blue, the trees are green, I'd cook you stew, if you'd be my queen"

however he is much better at showing his feelings. He carries things and pulls out chairs and actually pays attention to the little things other people miss and then uses it to do something nice for the person he cares about.

Requests:

I have returned to my Middle Earth era and am wanting to write some one-shots. Please feel free to send me any requests with any character (I love them all honestly from Feanor to Frodo and I will happily add in OCs if you wanna give me the run down on them and the scene you envision happening.) If you don't have a request and just wanna chat about characters or anything that would be cool too.