-Burial-
This is a very short but sentimental chapter. Sorry.
The next morning was dismal. The sun had gone leaving dark clouds in its wake. Everyone headed to the River Anduin to give Ita a formal Elven goodbye. He was to be buried at the water's edge in a marble tomb. Saira and Liz were both dressed in black of mourning colors. Ita's father had still not yet arrived and Saira's doubted he would be found in time.
Around noon, many elves had gathered at the falls of the river's edge. Aranel had been told so she and Dmitri rode all night to get there for the burial. Thranduil asked her to speak since she knew him best, so with tear-filled eyes, she stepped up in front of the gathered crowd to speak.
"I am Princess Aranel Thingol as many of you know, but I also know many of you know how hard true friendships are to find when you hold such a position. I know all to well" he voice staggered, "Ita'istar of Dorthonion is.excuse me, 'was' my best friend. He was the one being in this world I trusted beyond any comprehensible doubt. He knew the value of friendship because we found each other friendless from the cruel world. He was brave and courageous and it saddens me to have to stand before you today. His memory will no be forgotten. Especially by me, or any of my friends who sit before me. Hiro ho hidh ab 'wanath" -Let him find peace after death-
Saira and Aranel's gazes met. Then she, Saira, Liz and Dmitri walked up to Ita's marble grave where he had already been buried to save them the torture of witnessing it. Each girl put a rose on top. Dmitri muttered something in Hylian then all four of them bowed their heads in respect.
Soon Aranel could not control her tears and had to leave. Dmitri led her away as she cried into his shirt. The crowd dispersed until only Liz and Saira remained.
"He will find peace." Liz said. A light rain began to fall, but Saira didn't budge. "Saira we should go"
"I know now why its called 'evil.' No good person could commit such a crime and be able to walk away smiling. Leave me. I need a moment alone. Please"
"Don't be too long"
"I wont"
Liz walked away covering her head from the rain coming down a little harder.
"Ita. She is right. You will find peace after you hear my apology once more. As hard as I try I cant help but feel it's me who drove you to this fate, but then Liz says death is inevitable and I know she's right. I will avenge you. I don't know how or when but I will. I promise you that"
This is a very short but sentimental chapter. Sorry.
The next morning was dismal. The sun had gone leaving dark clouds in its wake. Everyone headed to the River Anduin to give Ita a formal Elven goodbye. He was to be buried at the water's edge in a marble tomb. Saira and Liz were both dressed in black of mourning colors. Ita's father had still not yet arrived and Saira's doubted he would be found in time.
Around noon, many elves had gathered at the falls of the river's edge. Aranel had been told so she and Dmitri rode all night to get there for the burial. Thranduil asked her to speak since she knew him best, so with tear-filled eyes, she stepped up in front of the gathered crowd to speak.
"I am Princess Aranel Thingol as many of you know, but I also know many of you know how hard true friendships are to find when you hold such a position. I know all to well" he voice staggered, "Ita'istar of Dorthonion is.excuse me, 'was' my best friend. He was the one being in this world I trusted beyond any comprehensible doubt. He knew the value of friendship because we found each other friendless from the cruel world. He was brave and courageous and it saddens me to have to stand before you today. His memory will no be forgotten. Especially by me, or any of my friends who sit before me. Hiro ho hidh ab 'wanath" -Let him find peace after death-
Saira and Aranel's gazes met. Then she, Saira, Liz and Dmitri walked up to Ita's marble grave where he had already been buried to save them the torture of witnessing it. Each girl put a rose on top. Dmitri muttered something in Hylian then all four of them bowed their heads in respect.
Soon Aranel could not control her tears and had to leave. Dmitri led her away as she cried into his shirt. The crowd dispersed until only Liz and Saira remained.
"He will find peace." Liz said. A light rain began to fall, but Saira didn't budge. "Saira we should go"
"I know now why its called 'evil.' No good person could commit such a crime and be able to walk away smiling. Leave me. I need a moment alone. Please"
"Don't be too long"
"I wont"
Liz walked away covering her head from the rain coming down a little harder.
"Ita. She is right. You will find peace after you hear my apology once more. As hard as I try I cant help but feel it's me who drove you to this fate, but then Liz says death is inevitable and I know she's right. I will avenge you. I don't know how or when but I will. I promise you that"