Vanyel rushed to the belltower. When he got there he saw 'Lendel- about to
jump! He had to stop him! But how?
"TYLENDEL!" Van screamed as he raced to the top of the belltower. When he
reached the top Tylendel was ready to jump. He leaped into the air, but
just in time Van grabbed 'Lendel's sleeve and pulled him up.
"NO, 'LENDEL, NO!" His voice was suddenly hushed to a whisper. "'Lendel,
please, don't jump." Tears were in Van's eyes. "Please," He was clutching
'Lendel's arm. The sanity returned to Tylendel's eyes. His expression
softened. "I'm begging you, please, I love you."
"Van, gods, I'm sorry. I-I lost control, I'm sorry. Forgive me, ashke."
Tears came to 'Lendel's eyes.
"Let's get back to the Collegeum before we freeze to death." Van forced a
weak, but genuine smile.
And they walked back together, became Heralds together, and died together
fifty years after fighting Leareth.together.
