Inspiring Drabbles
Feelings of Superiority: 6. Kept Promises
"What are they?" I could not keep the fear from my voice.
"Those who listened. You see what has become of them."
They swathed themselves in layers of fiber and leather, cut off from the sun and wind, and their unknown language sounded harsh. I fingered the sharp stone tip of an arrow and looked to my father for permission to shoot.
"They chose their fate, my son. Come away and leave them to it. You need not see them again."
Vision blurred with tears, I melded into the forest. Cuiviénen changed, but we stayed and kept faith with Eru.
"Those who listened. You see what has become of them."
They swathed themselves in layers of fiber and leather, cut off from the sun and wind, and their unknown language sounded harsh. I fingered the sharp stone tip of an arrow and looked to my father for permission to shoot.
"They chose their fate, my son. Come away and leave them to it. You need not see them again."
Vision blurred with tears, I melded into the forest. Cuiviénen changed, but we stayed and kept faith with Eru.
