Winterlights by Elleth

Times to Come

For prompt #25: New Year. All's well that ends well for Nellas and Niënor.

The winter is merciful; there is not much snow for Niënor to waddle through, heavy with child, following the trusty guidance of Nellas, who saved her twice already – once coming into the Girdle, and once from Teiglin, and now leading her on hidden ways to sea and safety.

By the new year she is cradling a golden-haired girlchild and dares a smile at last, while the gulls screech Lalien’s welcome from outside the windows.

"Do you think that we will be remembered?" asks Niënor, softly, and Nellas shakes her head. "But that is just as well. All is well."

Chapter End Notes

Lalien and her name are Elvie’s idea, and used with her permission.