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Worlds Apart
Chapter 16
Tye-meláne
Haldir's POV
I carried Branwen in my arms as I walked into my..no, our flet one last time.
Kylie was sitting by the balcony, humming a tune which was all so familiar to me for she sang that song almost everytime she was troubled.
But this time, she seemed so at rest.
The wind brushed against her flushed cheeks and she had her eyes closed. And there I saw, a soft and gentle smile that crept upon her face. She must be having a wonderful dream.
I stood by her side and bent down slightly till my lips were at hers.
She opened her eyes at my kiss and her smile grew wider as she looked at me and then at Branwen.
"Its good to see you, Haldir." She spoke very softly but sincerely.
She opened her arms out to receive Branwen. "Come here, my baby."
"Branwen. Do you know how lucky you are? You've got Ada and I, and we love you so much." She said quietly, but with a strong resolution.
I have wondered why Kylie always had to tell Branwen that we loved her. I can never help but wonder what happened back in Kylie's world. What were her parents like?
What was her story?
She seemed to have gone through so much pain, not like the pain we have to face in a battle.
Maybe far worst.
To have a young child have her heart broken so many times.
Without trying to quile the impulse, I wrapped my arms around Kylie and Branwen in a tight embrace.
Kissing Branwen on her head, I said, " Branwen, I want you to love to the tips of your fingers. And when you find that love, where ever you find it, whoever you choose, don't run away from it, but you don't have to chase after it. You just be patient and it will come to you when you least expect it. I promise. Like your mother. And...like you."
Kylie's POV
Haldir...
Why do you love her so much?
She isn't even your own flesh and blood!
My parents couldn't even give me that kind of love...
And this is Legolas' child.
And I love Him.
How can you love her so much?
I took Branwen by the hand as we plodded to the ends of the golden woods to bid the soldiers a proper farewell.
There were many elvens maidens, preparing their males for the war. Each couple had a love story that could be told, but most of their endings were bound to be the same. Death. It was not very different from Earth.
The only thing that was not the same was that they did not cry. None of their emotions betrayed them.
But the pain in their hearts were portrayed in their eyes. A soft grievious cry for their loved ones, knowing quietly in their heart of hearts that this shall be the last time they will ever fix their gazes upon each other.
They knew this day would come quickly, even before the news of this battle. Some may survive, but never make it to the undying lands.
I found myself becoming the child that I was amongst the elves and I wept for them and myself.
My tears were for their sorrow and pain that they could not express.
"Mommy... will you leave me?"Branwen asked quietly.
I shook my head.
"No. Never. I will never leave you."
I needed to reassure myself as well. I needed to know that I really wasn't going to leave her.
I felt my palm begin to perspire profusely. I was so anxious for Haldir.
I wanted him to come back so badly.
He was the only one who really understood Branwen.
When I look at her, I always see my own doubts and fears staring back at me.
And I can't escape it.
His eyes. The most stunning blue eyes I've ever seen.
She was so much like him.
The way she spoke reminded me greatly of him.
And she was beautiful, just like her father.
I always feel so guilty whenever I'm around her.
Its like I don't have enough love that I can give her, just not enough.
No matter how much I cuddle her or kiss her or tell her I love her, my heart keeps on telling me, 'No, Kylie. She needs more than that.'
Author's POV
Haldir wrote another letter before he left the flet and placed it on the bed.
'Branwen, I want you to believe in something.
Anything.'
Kylie stared out into the sky through the tears in her eyes as she held the letter in her hands.
'Because when you believe in something, I promise you, it will keep you warm at night.
And I want you to be safe always.'
'And Kylie, enyala-n, im. Tye-meláne... [Kylie, remember me, I love you]'
"Amin il'coie avaena lle [ I cannot live without you] , amin anta lle [I need you], amin mela lle [I love you], amin merna lla sinome [I wish you were here]...melamin...[my love]"
End of chapter 16
Plasmolysed Cell Membrane/ Gambit: Heey-o you guys! Its been so long since I've written anything... so I ahh... this chapter's probably not as good as the ones before. Thanks you all the support!
Lotsa love! Muachx!
For Charity, Welcome to the club. =)
Worlds Apart
Chapter 16
Tye-meláne
Haldir's POV
I carried Branwen in my arms as I walked into my..no, our flet one last time.
Kylie was sitting by the balcony, humming a tune which was all so familiar to me for she sang that song almost everytime she was troubled.
But this time, she seemed so at rest.
The wind brushed against her flushed cheeks and she had her eyes closed. And there I saw, a soft and gentle smile that crept upon her face. She must be having a wonderful dream.
I stood by her side and bent down slightly till my lips were at hers.
She opened her eyes at my kiss and her smile grew wider as she looked at me and then at Branwen.
"Its good to see you, Haldir." She spoke very softly but sincerely.
She opened her arms out to receive Branwen. "Come here, my baby."
"Branwen. Do you know how lucky you are? You've got Ada and I, and we love you so much." She said quietly, but with a strong resolution.
I have wondered why Kylie always had to tell Branwen that we loved her. I can never help but wonder what happened back in Kylie's world. What were her parents like?
What was her story?
She seemed to have gone through so much pain, not like the pain we have to face in a battle.
Maybe far worst.
To have a young child have her heart broken so many times.
Without trying to quile the impulse, I wrapped my arms around Kylie and Branwen in a tight embrace.
Kissing Branwen on her head, I said, " Branwen, I want you to love to the tips of your fingers. And when you find that love, where ever you find it, whoever you choose, don't run away from it, but you don't have to chase after it. You just be patient and it will come to you when you least expect it. I promise. Like your mother. And...like you."
Kylie's POV
Haldir...
Why do you love her so much?
She isn't even your own flesh and blood!
My parents couldn't even give me that kind of love...
And this is Legolas' child.
And I love Him.
How can you love her so much?
I took Branwen by the hand as we plodded to the ends of the golden woods to bid the soldiers a proper farewell.
There were many elvens maidens, preparing their males for the war. Each couple had a love story that could be told, but most of their endings were bound to be the same. Death. It was not very different from Earth.
The only thing that was not the same was that they did not cry. None of their emotions betrayed them.
But the pain in their hearts were portrayed in their eyes. A soft grievious cry for their loved ones, knowing quietly in their heart of hearts that this shall be the last time they will ever fix their gazes upon each other.
They knew this day would come quickly, even before the news of this battle. Some may survive, but never make it to the undying lands.
I found myself becoming the child that I was amongst the elves and I wept for them and myself.
My tears were for their sorrow and pain that they could not express.
"Mommy... will you leave me?"Branwen asked quietly.
I shook my head.
"No. Never. I will never leave you."
I needed to reassure myself as well. I needed to know that I really wasn't going to leave her.
I felt my palm begin to perspire profusely. I was so anxious for Haldir.
I wanted him to come back so badly.
He was the only one who really understood Branwen.
When I look at her, I always see my own doubts and fears staring back at me.
And I can't escape it.
His eyes. The most stunning blue eyes I've ever seen.
She was so much like him.
The way she spoke reminded me greatly of him.
And she was beautiful, just like her father.
I always feel so guilty whenever I'm around her.
Its like I don't have enough love that I can give her, just not enough.
No matter how much I cuddle her or kiss her or tell her I love her, my heart keeps on telling me, 'No, Kylie. She needs more than that.'
Author's POV
Haldir wrote another letter before he left the flet and placed it on the bed.
'Branwen, I want you to believe in something.
Anything.'
Kylie stared out into the sky through the tears in her eyes as she held the letter in her hands.
'Because when you believe in something, I promise you, it will keep you warm at night.
And I want you to be safe always.'
'And Kylie, enyala-n, im. Tye-meláne... [Kylie, remember me, I love you]'
"Amin il'coie avaena lle [ I cannot live without you] , amin anta lle [I need you], amin mela lle [I love you], amin merna lla sinome [I wish you were here]...melamin...[my love]"
End of chapter 16
Plasmolysed Cell Membrane/ Gambit: Heey-o you guys! Its been so long since I've written anything... so I ahh... this chapter's probably not as good as the ones before. Thanks you all the support!
Lotsa love! Muachx!
For Charity, Welcome to the club. =)