Tears in the darkness

Night fell quickly and the stars replaced the clouds and the moon replaced the sun. There was no wind as the woods mourned for the sick Prince. Aragorn struggled to stay awake as he wrote in his journal by the candlelight. Legolas was still sleeping.

JOURNAL;

...he sleeps peacefully now. He had an awful day. His father left. He didn't cry, but I could tell that he would have if his pride hadn't been evident. Seriously, I think he didn't cry because he didn't want to upset me. The stubborn Elf should know that I am his best friend and I can see through him.

I---

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Aragorn abruptly stopped writing as he heard quiet sobs from his friend. He looked up to see the Elf on his side, facing away from Aragorn, and his thin shoulders shook as he cried. Aragorn's heart shattered at the sight. He climbed on the bed and gathered the Prince into his arms. Legolas continued to cry, but let himself be comforted by his friend.

I had a sudden urge to write that and I'm so sorry that it is short!