Innocence by ford_of_bruinen

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Drabble written for the Anniversary contest.

Fanwork Information

Summary:

An elf awoken at Cuivienen looks back at a simpler way of life.

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Genre: Fixed-Length Ficlet

Challenges: Anniversary Contest

Rating: General

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Chapters: 1 Word Count: 101
Posted on 29 September 2007 Updated on 29 September 2007

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Chapter 1

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The stars were brighter at Cuivienen's shores, as we woke as children -  fully grown. In our innocence we sang their beauty, finding words that no one taught us. We rejoiced and knew no darkness, no fear.

Then the shadows veiled the stars and we quivered, staring at the power of that which ate the light and we hid; among the rocks of the shore, among the trees in the forest, until the shadows passed and light returned.

It was a different time; of first loves and first terrors, always new and always important. Life was simpler then, at Cuivienen's shores.

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I love the interplay between the past and the present in this piece, leaving me wondering where this elf actually is now. Would he or she be on Aman … so much to ponder about! I mean this in a good way. :) This all leaves me wondering about the discovery of words, or being thought the meaning of objects by giving it names. What would have happened to the elves if Melkor remained at Angband with his shadow and Oromë would have felt no need to make contact with them. So much innocence lost, also they gained a lot, but at what price. This is very thought-provoking Uli and I am amazed you captured so much meaning in just 100 words.

Then the shadows veiled the stars and we quivered, staring at the power of that which ate the light and we hid; among the rocks of the shore, among the trees in the forest, until the shadows passed and light returned.

This section in particular shows just how trusting the Elves were. Just lovely.