We Invented the Remix...Redux 7

Title: Ash and Smoke (Retrospective Remix)
Author: isiscolo / Isis
Summary: This is the story of Denethor, last of the ruling Stewards of Gondor. You say you know this one already? Maybe you do, and maybe you don't.
Fandom: Lord of the Rings
Rating: PG
Notes: Title comes from movie soundtrack, but this is more based on the bookverse. Thanks to vulgarweed for her beta suggestions.
Spoilers/Warnings: Spoilers for all three volumes/films.
Original story: Flames for the Forsaken by stephantom

( So, you want me to tell you a story, do you? )