The Adventure of the Dancing Men: Joined

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

Canon Story: The Adventure of the Dancing Men
Title: Joined
Author: spacemutineer
Rating: G

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Hilton took Elsie’s delicate hand into his own. How he came to be marrying this beautiful woman, his best friend, was beyond understanding, but he thanked every lucky star in the sky for it. For her. She was nearly floating at his side, light and free.

The priest continued. “Those whom God hath joined together let no man put asunder.”

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Author's Notes: Oh, poor, poor Hilton and Elsie. Every time I read this story or see an adaptation of it, I always hope it's going to turn out differently this time. The story of their love together is sweet and beautiful, and their demise so intensely tragic.

Comments

[hardboiledbaby]

Oh, yes, how happy they must've been, blissfully unaware of the tragedy that would overtake them. So sad.

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

I know, they were so happy together, I only wanted to imagine them that way.

[thesmallhobbit.livejournal.com]

And such a great shame that Abe Slaney took no notice of the priest's words.

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

A tremendous shame. It's the saddest story in canon.

[lucybun.livejournal.com]

Did you just make this story even sadder? I think you did. Pass me the kleenex! Seriously though, you did a beautiful job of exposing just how tragic the whole outcome is. Lovely story.

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

I know, The Dancing Men just tears me up and I had to pass it on a little. :) So glad you liked it!

[shouldboverthis.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes. To go back to that moment before it all goes so wrong makes the ending so much harder to bear. Lovely.

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

Thank you, so glad you liked, even if it does make a sad story even sadder.