Alrighty, so I wrote this story way back in the eighth grade, and it was originally supposed to be a prologue to a longer fic. However, I then found and read Magic's Promise and Magic's Price. Attempting to rewrite those masterworks, even inadvertently, seemed wrong. So I shall just leave this as an introspective into the minds of two of my favorite starcrossed lovers.
Tylendel and Vanyel, as well as Yfandes, all belong to Mercedes Lackey. I do not intend any copyright infringement, as I do not own these characters and am making no money from this amateur production.
Tylendel, or rather, a pale outline of the boy, stood in the Grove and looked on as his poor lover The Fey-like teen did not have the look of death creeping about the edges of his soul anymore, but he was still far from healed. The ghost quirked his lips into the sad facsimile of a smile. You look so distraught without me. He's alone because I sought out revenge. I sought it out and died. I left my Lovebonded. My beautiful Van… I wish I could be with you… to hold you… to comfort you… and to help you with your gift. Oh, how I wish I could be the one keeping you from your nightmares. I can only dream of your sweet lips against mine as my fingers itch to run through your dark hair.
The gods have granted me permission to be your guardian angel. If I'm good, I will be able to return to you. I am the wind in your face as you ride your companion, and… someday… I'll come home to you.
The boy in question sat in the middle of Companions' Field next to Yfandes, resting his tired eyes and taking a break from the rigmarole of day to day Collegium life. He allowed himself to do something he had not yet done. He let that tiny, secluded part of his heart come to the forefront, that part that held his everlasting love for Tylendel. He allowed himself to grieve without attempting to rectify it in his own death. I miss you, 'Lendel. You are, and still are, my mind, body, heart, and soul. I can't stand being without you. I know you're here, though, and I will wait. I remember the look of anguish on your face as your companion broke your link. I remember your face as you died. I love. I only hope you can forgive me for not saying something, for not stopping you. I only ask one thing. I hope it will someday come true. Come back to me soon…
