Bittersweet Watch

[altariel]

A drabble set in the Houses of Healing.


Bittersweet Watch

Minas Tirith, 24th March 3019

Elfhelm has kept watch for years now; seen her sorrows mount, stood between her and the Worm as best he could. He knew to look away when Dernhelm rose from nowhere. He will not yield her to anyone unworthy, not even the lord of two kingdoms.

The Steward is heavy-hearted, moves slowly, puts the back of his chair against the wall before sitting. Believes if all fails even the horsemen must take to the hills. But when Éowyn enters, his face lightens. “Lady,” he says, turning to look up to her. “Sit. I would hear your counsel.”

And Elfhelm surrenders.

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Altariel, 28th April 2011

Comments

[vasiliki.livejournal.com]

Aww, lovely! <3

[altariel.livejournal.com]

:-)

[katlinel.livejournal.com]

Aww. Everyone should have someone to stand between them and the Worm.

And isn't that a poke in the eye for Aragorn?

[altariel.livejournal.com]

isn't that a poke in the eye for Aragorn?

You said it, sister.

[mrkinch.livejournal.com]

Wonderful! So perceptive and, of course, beautifully expressed.

[altariel.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! :-)

[furius.livejournal.com]

It's good to know that Eowyn had someone on her side :)

[altariel.livejournal.com]

I agree :-)

[lame-pegasus.livejournal.com]

Classy and lovely. *smiles*

[altariel.livejournal.com]

Thank you :-)

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

Just lovely!

[altariel.livejournal.com]

Thank you!