No Flame Burns Forever

by Lotrfn

Borrowed this idea from nyx thranduillon's 100 short one-shots (inspired in turn by NirCele's 100 drabble challenge.) I'm not doing a 100 one shots-my goal is a series of one shots each consisting of less than 100 words. Let's see how concise I can be and still set a scene. These are all entirely from Maedhros' point of view. Could not keep it less than 100 words for last one shot.

10. Chapter 10

Chapter 10

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He knows this is a trap but believes he can match the cunning of the deceitful Vala, because he expects the treachery. What he does not expect are the creatures of flame, the Balrogs that suddenly overwhelm his company to destroy his guards before they turn their fiery whips to his own flesh. To his everlasting horror they are not content to kill him but take him with them, to the fortress beyond.