Aearwen's Little Bits - Alone

[aearwen2]

You know, what happens after Aragorn steps beyond the circles of the world - especially to his son - is a vast and unexplored territory in Tolkien's legendarium. This drabble explores the very beginnings of that wilderness.



As a child, Eldarion had believed he could see forever from the balcony atop of Ecthelion's Tower. Lately it had become a refuge from courtiers currying favor in the new court.

Today it was a lonesome perch from which he could watch the last of his Elven family leave. He'd hoped they would wait, stay and offer him their wisdom. But no, this had been their final visit.

His uncles and great-grandfather were leaving Middle-earth forever - sailing with Círdan on the last ship from the Grey Havens. And he, Eldarion Telcontar, would be truly alone for the first time.

Comments

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

This was so sad,poor Eldarion with everyone abandoning him to live up to his father.This is a powerful drabble, I liked it very much.

Alone

[(Anonymous)]

I could just visualize Eldarion watching them leave in a dust of smoke from their horses' hooves as they ride away.

I feel so sad for him, he will never get to know the joys of the Eldar race ever again.

Hugs,
Vanime

[galantha-nivala.livejournal.com]

I like this very much. YOu've captured the poignancy of the moment really well. It's funny how we (ok, I) tend to rely on the older people in the family. I don't need to ask their opinions on everything. I just need to know they're there in case I do need to ask their opinions.

Knowing they're gone makes the world a bleaker place.

[nierielraina.livejournal.com]

Very sad. Makes me want to cry.

[ruger2.livejournal.com]

Well done, though very sad. The world truly is a lonely place when those we look to for guidance and wisdom leave it, and us.