mariole: "Devoted" chapter listing

Mariole (

mariole) wrote,
@ 2004-08-11 18:40:00

"Devoted" chapter listing
The following is a summary of the chapters of Devoted for your convenience. Please note that the overall series is NC-17 (Strong Adult).

1: Setting Out. 'They were on the road at last'...
2: All Wrong. 'Sam knew something was amiss'...
3: Amazing Beautiful. 'Sam was only nine when young Master Frodo'...
4: Amazing Beautiful, continued. 'From the bedroom window came a heavy sigh'...
5: Help. 'Sam arrived at the bottom of the Hill'...
6: Scratching. 'Sam found he had no trouble duplicating on his own'...
7: The Healer. 'Sam finally got his bawling under control'...
8: The Healer, continued. 'Alone with his master at last, Sam took a long look'...
9: Results. 'Once again Sam woke early'...
10: Relations. 'Dr. Brockhouse recommended two cleansings'...
11: Too Close. 'The planting of the daffodils was a huge success'...
12: Too Close, continued. 'The main corridor was quiet and dark'...
13: Closing In. 'Sam finished his note and addressed it carefully'...
14: Pursuit. 'It was impossible to talk during the scramble through the brush'...
15: Nobody About. 'Ted didn’t care for the Breelanders'...
16: Tuckborough. 'Paladin started at a knock on the door'...
17: Holes. 'By the time Sam reached the Row'...
18: Running. 'Habgar Applethorn peered'...
19: Buckland. 'Brandy Hall was quiet.'...
20: The First Step. 'Sam sat with his master'...
21: Messages from Friends. 'My dear, dear Frodo'...
22: Dear to No One. 'Lobelia had neglected no detail'...
23: Bag End. 'Saradoc was unashamedly grateful'...
24: The Bridge Fields. 'Merry set out from Budgeford'...
25: Waiting. 'Paladin made sure that Saradoc'...
26: Forgetting. 'Sam had never seen anyone'...
27: Girdley Island. 'They struck the River at sunset'...
28: Sounds. 'Everything hurt'...
29: Hunting. 'Merry could have sobbed for frustration'...
30: Hunting, continued. 'Merry’s jaw slackened'...
31: Waking. 'Something was different'...
32: Vows. 'Before Merry left the privacy of the woods'...
33: Missing. 'Something thumped'...
34: Tracking. 'To his relief, Merry found nothing'...
35: Locked Outside. 'For two days, Sam had wanted nothing more'...
36: Finding. 'The trail ended'...
37: Fears. 'Paladin sat with his palms flat'...
38: Beginning. 'Frodo woke to birdsong'...
39: Breakfast. 'Mari looked her usual self'...
40: Reunions. 'Sam had barely started on the breakfast'...
41: Remembering. 'Sam’s heart was pounding'...
42: Nightfall. 'The business of Bag End was done'...
43: Nightfall, continued. 'The instant Hab eased his weight'...
44: Endings. 'Sam took a minute to compose himself'...
45: Different. 'Merry was dreadfully late leaving Budgeford'...
46: Second Breakfast. 'Frodo woke feeling physically better'...
47: No Words. 'To Merry’s relief, leaving'...
48: Setting in Order. 'Fatty had suspected something'...
49: Kin. 'The impending storm caught the four travelers'...
50: Kin, continued. 'Merry held Frodo and let him weep'...
51: Secrets. 'Frodo managed only half his broth'...
52: Small Comforts. 'Sam was glad that Mr. Merry were here'...
53: Hot Water. 'Sam walked round to the back door'...
54: Hot Water, continued. 'Mr. Merry carefully toweled Mr. Frodo’s hair'...
55: Stepping Back. 'Fatty ground his teeth'...
56: Coming Clean. 'Merry sat next to Frodo, combing through his cousin’s hair'...
57: Poison. 'Paladin didn’t know what to expect'...
58: Guests. 'Pippin rested his head'...
59: Guests, continued. 'Merry brushed away a tear'...
60: Dear Madame. 'Highday morning'...
61: Caged. 'Merry paced like a caged animal'...
62: Hollow. 'The pony shed was crowded'...
63: Testimony. 'Frodo heard the tea party break up'...
64: The Trial of Meriadoc. 'Merry stepped into the hall'...
65: Intent. 'Saradoc listened with growing amazement'...
66: Judgment. 'Merry felt a little loose'... - End of Book 1.

2-1: Witness. 'Young Sam had spent'...
2-2: Farewells. 'The Tooks headed out'...
2-3: Nightingale. 'Sam hadn’t much to look at'...
2-4: Steps. 'The window was wide'...
2-5: Tending. '"Sam!” Mr. Fatty’s great voice'...
2-6: Tribute. 'Fatty swaggered down the grassy hill'...
2-7: Invitation. 'Frodo paced slowly back'...
2-8: Recluse. 'He’s resting,' Fatty told Merry...
2-9: Lithe. 'Fatty looked over the ornate cane'...
2-10: Downhill. `The little party made its way'...
2-11: Spectacle. `Frodo felt shaky'...
2-12: Fame. `Frodo went still'...
2-13: Rescue. `Frodo sagged with relief'...
2-14: Lithe Lad. `Frodo briefly closed his eyes'...
2-15: Eyeful. `Frodo’s eyes locked onto Merry’s'...
2-16: Overheard. `Fatty leaned back'...
2-17: Too Much. `This year’s Lithe'...
2-18: Unseen. `For the second time that night'...
2-19: Home. `They had made the final turn'...
2-20: Best Friend. `Merry and Frodo exchanged startled looks'...
2-21: Unspeakable. `A silence fell'...
2-22: Aftermath. `Merry woke with a start'...
2-23: Rumors. `Fatty waited until Merry'...
2-24: Exodus. `Sam wished he could say'...
2-25: Dreams. `Frodo clawed his way'...
2-26: Footsteps. `The three days after Sam'...
2-27: Visitors. `Sam felt as if'...
2-28: Flame. `Gandalf bowed his head'...
2-29: Deep Waters. `Gandalf sighed, and drew the curtains'...
2-30: Ache. `Gandalf bowed his head'...
2-31: Lapse. `Merry had just sat down'...
2-32: Reviving. `Frodo climbed fuzzily towards consciousness'...
2-33: Maneuvers. `Merry closed the bathroom door'...
2-34: Friends. `The walk to Bywater'...
2-35: Concerned. `By the time Sam left'...
2-36: Confession. `Gandalf should have known'...
2-37: Standoff. `Frodo slumped'...
2-38: Drained. `Gandalf waited'...
2-39: Replay. `The second morning'...
2-40: Strongest. `Gandalf gentled Frodo'...
2-41: Obvious Answer. `Gandalf was clearing'...
2-42: The Simple Truth. `It had been a long day for Sam'...
2-43: Safe. `Gandalf continued at Bag End'...
2-44: Carrying On. `The next morning, Frodo sat quietly'...
2-45: Four's a Crowd. `Frodo ran the cloth round the parlor'...
2-46: Protector. `Thanks to Frodo’s excessive preparations'...
2-47: Harvest. `Fatty Bolger barreled across'... - Conclusion.
Acknowledgements

A/N: The map I've been using as my primary source for distances and roads is the Detailed Map of the Hobbit Postal District. Thanks to Tom Maringer (Will Whitfoot) for creating this lovely resource.

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	lorie945 2004-08-12 01:46 am UTC (link)
	I've gotten so far behind on this story, and I don't know when I'm going to catch up. But I'm so grateful you're doing this kind of post, so when I can get back to it I'll be able to find it all. Thanks! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	mariole 2004-08-12 02:28 am UTC (link)
	You're welcome! I hadn't expected it to turn out to be this long. It's sort of turning into "As the Shire Turns." There are two scenes I'm trying like mad to get to. We're almost there, for one of them! As someone who's been way too busy lately, I sympathize. Hop on board when you're ready -- I'll likely still be here, typing away. :-D (Reply to this) (Parent)

	angharad001 2004-08-12 07:47 am UTC (link)
	Good grief, Dearest, you're on a roll--it's very good: meep! hugs (Reply to this) (Thread)

	mariole 2004-08-12 12:53 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you, Angharad! I'm doing my best to keep this rolling, while I have a bit of time between deadlines. types urgently (Reply to this) (Parent)

	i_o_r_h_a_e_l 2004-08-12 01:46 pm UTC (link)
	Next week! Yes, next week I'll go check the latest chaps! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	mariole 2004-08-12 02:20 pm UTC (link)
	I hope you'll soon find the time to enjoy them. Thanks! (Reply to this) (Parent)

grean
2004-10-26 02:05 am UTC (link)

Finally finished all of this enthralling tale. Spent the entire read alternately crying for Frodo and Sam and hurling nasty invectives at evildoers.
I've never read anything to equal this fic for emotional turmoil.
Frodo's ordeal is heart wrenching. As if his carrying of the Ring needed another layer. That he had to bear the thing round his neck, makes my skin crawl just to think of it.
Sam, my heart is breaking for Sam.
Your Hobbits are perfect, hugs Hobbits, the Shire fairly leaps off the screen in living screaming color.
I can't believe you have churned this out at such a rate.
Thank you and like so many others I am eagerly awaiting the next chapter.

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	mariole 2004-10-26 02:21 am UTC (link)
	(((Monet!))) Thank you for the wonderful comments. You really made my night. Work does get in the way, but I am continuing to work steadily on this. I want my poor little hobbits to be happy, but it will take a little more work. Thank you so much for reading, and sharing your thoughts. I really appreciate it. Cheers! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	_cherry_ripe_ 2005-06-08 02:46 am UTC (link)
	I haven't said anything yet, but I must let you know that I am greatly enjoying this story. It has the plot and wording of a novel and keeps my interest unlike other works I have read. Thank you! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	mariole 2005-06-08 05:06 am UTC (link)
	Thank you so much, Cherry! I'm certainly plotting it like a novel. Er, it got a little away from me, and I thought it best to give it its head. I'm so glad you've come along! Cheers, and thanks for reading! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	mechtild 2005-12-09 02:47 am UTC (link)
	What a place to end, you devil. You know we all love it. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	mariole 2005-12-09 10:38 am UTC (link)
	I had to end somewhere! Thanks for all your comments. I really appreciate it. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

elanivalae
2009-12-20 01:00 am UTC (link)

I know I'm unspeakably late to the party here (what with life getting in the way, I've been out of touch with the fandom for years xD), but after I stumbled across a bunch of your writing in an archive, and particularly after I finished this one, I felt a comment was due. I don't normally read this type of fic at all, but despite that, you not only got me to interrupt a re-reading of FoTR for a week in favor of finishing this, I actually think I'm enjoying the books more after having read some of your fantastic character portrayals. That's a hell of a thing to pull off with fanfic, especially working with such difficult subject matter.

I don't know if you write original fiction, but I know I'd certainly buy it if you did. :)

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mariole
2009-12-26 01:16 pm UTC (link)

Elanivalae, you just made my entire year. Thank you so much for the wonderful comment! Of course, Professor Tolkien deserves the lion's share of the credit for having created this mesmerizing world and these enduring characters. It provided the platform for the kind of exploration I wanted to conduct. "Devoted" was an arduous journey for me as well as the characters, but I'm very proud to have written it.

I do indeed write original fiction. I have one (now 10-year-old) published novel at Amazon.com, "For the Time Being". It's humorous science fiction, so quite a different book. Last year I had a couple of short stories published, "From the Ground Up" in the September 2009 _Analog Science Fiction and Fact_, and "The Silent" in Flash Me Magazine's special fantasy issue (see http://www.wingedhalo.com/compilation.html)-- which is more this mood but quite short. I haven't written much this year because of work issues, but I'll try to get on that horse again. Your comment has certainly given me inspiration.

Thanks again for the wonderful gift of your attention and your words. I appreciate it. Cheers and best wishes for the new year.

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