Aearwen's Little Bits - Losing Something Precious

[aearwen2]

Yet another in my series of drabbles. I'm seriously thinking of going back to writing these little things as a way of getting my Muse up and moving in the morning. Maybe if I tell myself that often enough, I'll actually sit down and do it? Ya think?



He looked down past the rooftops of the Havens to where a White Ship waited at anchor. His time of choice was now upon him. He watched Cirdan board the ship and knew: after this ship, there would be no other.

He looked around. Ennor was home. He had fought hard to earn the right to stay, dependent on no Elven Ring nor the whims of the Valar. And yet, all those he loved most awaited him beyond the Sea. Either way, he would lose something priceless from his life forever.

And at last, Thranduil made the only decision possible.

Comments

[nierielraina.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness. I LOVE how you, in the end, still do not tell us what he chose! :) Brilliant!

Thranduil staying or leaving?

[(Anonymous)]

I would think that Thranduil left for Valinor - otherwise why the point of being at the Havens at all? I really think he left as his son and wife and the rest of his kin are in Valinor...I just can't imagine him staying...

Just lovely though, and still leaves you wondering at the end if he did stay or leave...GREAT cliffie!

Hugs,
Vanime

[mevrian.livejournal.com]

By way of nothing in particular, several years ago I read an article on a man who fights forest fires in northern Canada. This fellow was very tall, very slim and had an ageless face.

Nah. Couldn't be.