#52 Learning
Tears streamed from eyes wide with horror and grief as the young warrior stood amidst the carnage of recent battle his body trembling uncontrollably whilst the adrenaline that had been racing through his veins disappeared with the threat that had brought it to life.
"Come penneth, it gets easier with time."
Legolas felt the spreading warmth of comfort as a hand rested firmly upon his shoulder and turned sadly to meet the compassionate gaze of his captain.
"How?" His voice quavered. "How do you stop your heart from breaking?"
"By remembering why we do this," the dark haired captain replied firmly with a squeeze of his hand. "By keeping the memory of those we have lost to the dark in our minds and thinking of those we love and their protection."
Dropping his eyes once more to the gore splattered ground at his feet the young elf nodded slowly and sighed as a dull ache settled within his chest.
"I do not know if it will be enough." He whispered sadly. "But I will try."
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I'm not sure if the guest calling themselves ShadowTravel will read this but if you do I want to say thanks for your comment on Ghosts Within, it was much appreciated. :)
