Hope Fades in a Silver Glass
a
drabble series
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II. Drabble III: When the Bell Rings
A hundred words, yet none were spoken. Elrond's council has been called and they learn that some things aren't meant to be.
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Elrond's council has been called and Imladris welcomes the travelers from far and wide. The Dwarves have come and Men from Gondor have arrived, both weary from travel and curious for answers. Many still are on their way.
The bell rings. He looks up from reading. "Another party has arrived."
"Mirkwood has come," she says, smiling. "Legolas is here."
The book falls from his hands. She picks it up, before turning to him worriedly. He tries to smile.
"What is it?" she asks.
He reaches for the book – for her hand. "Arwen…" But he remains silent for a long time.
27 November 2005