#fairytale

"Can I entrust you with the keeping of my castle while I am gone, my queen?" "Yes." The weight of those countless keys felt daunting indeed, but Galadriel wrapped her fingers around the metal ring, determined to prove herself worthy of the task. She dared not look at one key in particular, but she could sense it hidden among its mundane companions, a sinister and tempting presence. Halbrand stepped forward, looming over her as his hand covered her own. She looked up to find his dark eyes watching her carefully. "Remember," he warned. "You may open every door in this castle but one." Galadriel swallowed the lump in her throat. "Take care of our kingdom and return to me unharmed. I will protect our home in your absence, my love."

What Lies Beyond the Door

Haladriel Retelling of Bluebeard's Castle by makeshiftdraco

Written for @tolkienfolkloreweek Day 3: Fairytales

Chapter Two: Curiosity Unlocked

Fandom: The Rings of Power and Tolkien's Legendarium (LOTR, The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales, etc)

Pairing: Galadriel/Halbrand|Sauron

Rating: Explicit

Status: In Progress

Description:

Halbrand is eager to welcome his bride into their new home, but Galadriel's marital bliss is quickly undermined by strange premonitions and elusive memories. Halbrand assures his queen that the many chambers in his castle are open to her...all except for one. As their honeymoon unravels, Galadriel is plagued by troubling questions. What secrets does her husband keep hidden behind that strange red door deep within the castle? And what is she willing to risk to uncover the truth?

(TLDR: Haladriel Retelling of Bluebeard's Castle)

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