New Challenge: Crossroads of the Fallen King
Cross "The Silmarillion" with a second text or fandom in this month's crossover challenge.
One fear.
(No warnings. Drabble)
It might not have been a great philosophical question for the ages, but he found himself pondering the subtle distinction between ‘height’ and ‘depth’ which was newly impressing itself upon his senses.
Surely standing upon a mountain peak and standing upon a chasm’s edge was irrelevant in terms of the distance down; different perhaps only in the ability to see the bottom. But that, as it was turning out, was distinction enough.
Celebrimbor swallowed past the lump in his throat and forced a weak smile.
“Narvi, my friend, I find myself quite unable to cross, impressive as the bridge is.”