Elves are immortal. Their beauty never ages yet they become wiser as they grow older. Some elves have given up their immortality for love. When two elves fall in love, it was said that they pledged eternity to each other. But what if you turned your back on love because you knew you had eternity?
I didn't know where I was and I didn't care. I just kept running, tripping over roots, but no matter how times I fell, I kept going. Eventually the sound of water filled my ears so I knew I was close. I took tiny steps as I edged closer to the sound of crashing waves. I slipped my hand into the pocket of my cloak and took out a dagger. I traced my finger over the words carved in elvish.
Life is always a two-sided blade
"Life," I said bitterly. "What life?"
I fiddled with my braid. My hair crept down my back and often I would braid it so it wouldn't be a nuisance. In one swift stroke I had cropped off the braid. I held the bundle of hair in my clutched hand and let go. Some of the hair flew in my face but the strong winds blew them away. I walked forward until I knew I was close enough.
"The light will always shine," I whispered and took my fall.
I was prepared to feel the wind whip me like a stick and my heart beat for its last seconds of life, but he stopped me.
"Stop!" he yelled grabbing me from behind and wrapping his arms around mine so I couldn't break free.
"Let me go, you can't stop me!" I shrieked struggling to get out.
"The light will always shine, you said it yourself. Why have you given into the darkness?" he repeated my last phrase. He gripped tighter.
"There is no light for me, only darkness," I cried out. "I will always be in darkness," I stated before the sobs took control of me.
He held me there as I wept. His grip loosened slightly and then he did something unexpected. He began to sing.
May it be an evening star
Shines down upon you
May it be when darkness falls your heart will be true
You walk a lonely road
Oh! How are you are from Home
Darkness has come (Mornie utulie)
Believe and you will find your way
Darkness has fallen (Mornie alantie)
A promise lives within you now
May it be shadows call
Will fly away
May it be your journey on
To light the day
When the night is overcome
You may rise to find the sun
Darkness has come (Mornie utulie)
Believe and you will find your way
Darkness has fallen (Mornie alantie)
A promise lives within you now
A promise lives within you now
Author's note: The last part was "May it be" by Enya from LOTR-FOTR movie soundtrac. The parts in brackets are actual elvish from the movie.