Rebellion by Uvatha the Horseman

The Departure

The Departure

Mairon knocked on Aulë's door and came in. He was dressed for traveling. He set his canvas bag on the floor and took a seat in front of Aulë's desk.

Aulë didn't need to ask what this was about, based on the fact that his luggage appeared to contain everything he owned. He also knew that that, this time, nothing he could say would change his mind.

"I've come to say goodbye."

"I didn't give you permission to go." said Aulë.

"I didn't ask." said Mairon.

"I think you're making a mistake. Will you reconsider?" asked Aulë.

"I've been reconsidering since the first time we talked. I should have gone then. Instead, I watched the Rebellion from the sidelines, and I missed most of it. It's one of the biggest regret of my life."

"Are you sure you know what you're doing?"

"No, I'm not. But I still want to try."