Once You Had Gold
A/N: Another Martin/Rose fic. I love them. This is dedicated to Clara Maplewood.
Once you had gold
Once you had silver
Then came the rains
Out of the blue
Ever and always
Always and ever
Time gave both darkness and dreams to you
Once you had everything. Gold, silver - you were a chief's daughter - and love. For I loved you, although I never told you. But I think you knew anyway - and returned it.
And then you were killed by Badrang.
I'll always be true to you, Rose. Forever.
Now you can see
Spring becomes autumn
Leaves become gold
Falling from view
Ever and always
Always and ever
No one can promise a dream come true
Time gave both darkness and dreams to you
It was summer when Badrang killed you, but it turned to winter at that moment. Your spirit fell from view, like the golden leaves in autumn.
No one can see into the future, and say that dreams will come true. One of mine did - my worst nightmare, you were killed.
You had your dreams coming true, you said once. But Time didn't just give your dreams to you; it gave darkness - death.
The death of you in body, but me in soul, for you were all I had to live for - that and destroying Marshank.
What is the dark
Shadows around you
Why not take heart
In the new day?
Ever and always
Always and ever
No one can promise a dream for you
Time gave both darkness and dreams to you
"Martin…take heart. Take each day as it comes, and love it with all you have. I will always love you forever, as well. Remember that.
"No one can promise a heart's desire for you - you know that. But I can tell you that you will find happiness again. I'll always be here. I'll help you, even when I'm in Dark Forest. You can love again."
The voice was Rose's and it echoed around, soft and sweet. It came from the stars, and I was reassured once more.