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The Selfless Sacrifice

I watched the giant dragon begin to fall from the sky, and I cried out in terror as the giant bell tower fell.

Tears threatened to fall as I watched the two figures submerge into the icy water, along with the tower.

I immediately began to run towards where it fell, towards where he fell.

My boots thumped loudly on the wooden boards as I ran, and a few times I nearly fell over the edge of the walkway to avoid the searing flames that surrounded most of the town.

I didn't care, my mind was set on one thing, and one thing alone.

I had to save Bain.

He was my soulmate, the one being whom I shared a deep connection with, one even stronger than death itself.

And that connection was what was urging me desperately to save him.

He may already be dead. A voice in my head told me grimly.

Fear ebbed at my heart, but I kept running nevertheless

I finally reached the place where the tower fell into the water.

I suddenly felt very foolish, I hadn't even begun to think of what course of action I should take!

For a moment, I stood frozen, not knowing what to do.

Then, without even thinking, I drew a deep breath, and dove into the murky blue water.

I felt as if flames of ice were washing over my entire body, it was so cold....

I struggled just to keep the air in my crushed lungs.

I forced my eyes open, which was almost impossible to do, because my eyelids were practically frozen shut, and also because I knew that when I did, it would hurt terribly.

I wasn't wrong.

With my eyes stinging, and my muscles burning, I began to swim deeper into the water.

I soon reached the sinking tower, and I saw that it was sinking fast.

I panicked when I didn't see anybody around the tower, but as I swim a little closer, I see two figures slowly swimming up towards me.

Relief took a hold of my heart, but not for very long, as I noticed that Bain seemed to be wounded in a certain way, for he was swimming slower and slower, and beginning to fall behind Bard.

But his father noticed that, and swam back to him, took hold of his arms, and hauled him towards the surface, as the wooden tower slowly sank down into the depths of Esgaroth.

Bard noticed me with a start, and motioned for me to swim back up to the surface, and not to wait for them.

I was about to do what he had told me, for my lungs were screaming for air.

But I quickly stole a glance back at Bain.

His short brown hair framed his face, and waved gently in the slow moving water. His hazel-green eyes fluttered open and closed, and I  suddenly noticed that he had a gash on his pale temple, which was mostly covered up by his hair, he must have been fading in and out of consciousness.

I stopped swimming towards the surface, which was so tantalizingly close, not more than a few yards above us.

Something in my mind clicked, and I felt some form of flaming bravery surfacing in my soul, I completely surrendered to it.

It guided me through the water, and I soon was hovering right next to Bain.

His big, deep eyes fluttered open, and something came into focus in his mind when they landed on mine.

I wished I could gaze into his orbs forever, for I knew this would be the last time.

Do what you must, and do it quickly. The bravery whispered gently.

I quickly leaned forward and firmly planted my lips on Bain's.

He immediately stiffened, and tried to pull away, once he realized what I was doing, but I held on.

Then, I exhaled, and breathed all the air in my lungs into his.

I pulled away, and felt my lungs begin to fill with water.

glanced into my soulmate's eyes for the last time, they were so filled with grief, so filled with loss and disbelief.....

I closed my eyes, and felt myself begin to fade as somebody was dragging me up towards the surface.

------ third person's P.O.V.

Bard was extremely shocked at what Tatharel had just done,

But he wanted to see if he could keep her from drowning fully, so he took a hold of a nearly lifeless Tatharel, and a distraught Bain, and he swam up to the surface as fast as he possibly could.

Please, don't let her be dead...

They came up gasping for breath, and completely numb from the freezing water.

On the verge of tears, Bain hauled Tatharel out of the water and onto the wooden boards.

Bard quickly leaned down to check for a heartbeat, but he found none.

Oh, no...

He closed his eyes, how was he going to tell Bain that she was dead?

It was going to crush him.

"She's dead, isn't she?" Bain's voice was laden with grief.

Bard couldn't bear to look into his son's eyes, so he turned away.

"I-I'm so sorry Bain." Was all he managed to stutter out.

The cry that came from his son was more than Bard could have ever imagined, for it was beyond grief, it was the cry of a young being who has just lost a part of them, who's heart has just been damaged in a way that could never even begin to mend itself.

A cry of one who has just lost their soulmate.

As tears poured down Bain's face, he saw all color slowly fade out of his vision, being replaced with a lifeless, cold gray.

"Oh, Tatharel! Why?!?" He sobbed, his heart being torn apart. What made the pain worse, was that he felt some of the trauma from losing his mother begin to resurface.

Bard knew he couldn't even hope to console him, so he shakily stood up, as tears gently began to glide out of his eyes.

He is so young, how could you do this to him?!?

He knew not which cruel deity he was even calling out to, or even if there was one, but it mattered not.

Bain's heart was broken, even more than it already was. For the loss of his mother when he was very young did not have as deep an impact as the loss of Tatharel.

And he would never heal.

------ Tatharel's P.O.V

I gently floated up out of the water, but, I kept on going up, through the air.

I felt so disoriented, and I struggled just to see clearly.

I looked down, and about twenty feet below me, I saw three figures on one of the wooden walkways in a town that I knew I used to live in, before...

I suddenly felt the veil that covered my consciousness being torn away, and everything came flooding back.

I had died. Giving my life to save-

Bain.

How did he react to my death?

Did he drown anyway? Was my sacrifice in vain?

My eyes widened in panic, and I looked down at this embodiment of myself.

I looked to be only a faint outline of myself, a hazy afterimage, and I was robed in a flowing, sleeveless white gossamer dress that glowed brightly yet faintly.

I need to go down to them.

I desperately willed myself to move downwards, and I slowly descended down into the burning town.

As I drew closer to the three figures, emotion overwhelmed me.

I saw myself. I was lying, pale and limp, in Bain's arms.

Bard was on his knees, a couple yards away, with silent tears trailing down his face.

But the state of my soulmate was what absolutely shattered me.

Bain's face was covered in tears, and the gash on his temple bled profusely.

Sobs racked his entire body, as he cradled me.

I was so pale, and my lifeless, cold gray eyes stared blankly at the sky.

Sorrow built within me, and I tried to call out to them, but no sound came from my mouth.

I felt tears welling up in my eyes, but they never fell.

I was trying to get closer down to them, I was already so close....

But I slowly felt myself moving upward.

No, no, NO!!!! I need to go down to him! Why is this happening?!

Soon mental exhaustion overwhelmed me, and I stopped fighting it.

It's hopeless.

Before I completely succumbed, I looked back upon Lake-Town, and I saw Bain once more.

His cries had died down, replaced by soft, quiet sobbing.

Then, he reached up, and closed my eyes, before gently leaning forward and kissing my forehead with heartbreaking tenderness, his entire self was trembling with grief.

I silently screamed as heartbreak consumed my heart.

~*~

Tatharel.

My eyes stared up into that starry night sky.

Tatharel, losto beth nîn!

Elvish. Why was I hearing Elvish?

My eyes were just about to close again, when the soft, yet powerful voice spoke again, clearer this time and emanating from a brilliant star, instead of inside my mind.

"Tatharel, do not be afraid." It spoke.

Fear was the farthest thing from my mind, the voice was so beautiful, neither male nor female, and it radiated comfort and compassion.

"Tatharel, because your sacrifice was pure and selfless, and one of complete and utter self-giving and love, the Valar have allowed you a second chance to live among those whom you love on Arda."

My tired mind struggled to comprehend the words that were being spoken, for the voice that was speaking them was so distracting, and I fought the urge to get completely lost in it.

"Tatharel! Do you understand what I have said to you? You will be able to go back to Esgaroth."

As these next few words were spoken, something snapped into focus inside my mind.

"You will be able to go back to Bain."

Bain.

He needed me, without me, his life would fade...

And I would be able to go back to him, to mend his heart, and save what has been lost.

Who are you?

"I am known by many names, by many different races. But you can simply call me Ada, for I am the Father of all who dwell on Arda."

This must be the most powerful of the fifteen deities which the Elves honored and gave the utmost respect.

How can I repay you? Though my thoughts were still slightly unfocused, I tried to pour the same respect into them.

"All that I ask of you, is that when you return to Arda, remember what I have done for you. Live your life in the light, and walk in the ways of truth, love, and self-sacrifice."

My gratitude is infinite, thank you...Ada.

"Now go back to your loved ones, and may your life be long and prosperous!"

Suddenly, the star went black, and I felt myself rushing downwards as my consciousness began to fade.

"Remember, my love is always with you..."

And that was the last time I heard that voice while I still was dwelling on Middle-Earth.

I began to rush faster and faster downwards in a complete free-fall.

Then everything went completely dark, and I felt my physical lungs fill with air as I opened my eyes, and stared into a pair of wide hazel ones.

"Tatharel?!"

~TO BE CONTINUED...~

HEY, HELLOOOOOOO, HI.

Thank you so much for reading this! I loved writing this one, it was so deep and beautiful...

Do y'all want me to make a part two of this?
It would be shorter, and full of a LOT of tears and k-i-s-s-i-n-g.
😉

Comment and say if you liked it, and if I should write a part two, etc.

Bye!

P.S. My Elvish isn't that good, so don't yell at me if I got that one part wrong.

























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