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b2memB2MeM Challenge: N38, Life Events, Loss of Friendship
Format: short ficlet
Genre: Gen
Rating: G
Characters: Gandalf, Aragorn
Title: Casualty of War
Summary: A brief discussion between two friends during a quiet moment.
“His betrayal was a great loss to all who knew him and many who did not,” Gandalf sighed wearily. “He was, in years past, an honourable man. I valued his council very much. What happened today also hurts our efforts in this war.”
“Obviously, he has been corrupted,” Aragorn said softly. “His words and his efforts to deceive us, when you confronted him are proof of that. He is a casualty of war. He is no longer who he was meant to be.”
“Sauron has won a victory. He has taken one who could have been a strong force for good and turned him from that path,” Gandalf said. “I tried to give Saruman every opportunity, tried to make him see reason, but I fear that he has gone beyond my power to call back.”
“Then we must be glad that his treachery has been revealed to us,” Aragorn said.
“Yes, we go forward with a better knowledge of our situation,” Gandalf said leaning heavily upon his staff as he spoke. “It is important that we understand our enemies and what they plan.”
Aragorn placed a hand upon the Wizard’s shoulder. “And it is important that we also take time to remember our friends as they once were, before they were taken from us, no matter the method of their removal.”
Gandalf nodded. “Yes, I have called him friend for many long years and been grateful for that friendship.”
“Then allow yourself to mourn its loss,” Aragorn said. “The others are asleep or nearing it. I will stand first watch. Tomorrow will be time enough for ‘knowing our enemies’. Tonight, while the camp is asleep, take time to say a private farewell to your friend. I will stand first watch.”
Cradling the wrapped palantir next to his side, Gandalf walked away, leaving Aragorn to his watch.
GW
03-18-2012
Format: short ficlet
Genre: Gen
Rating: G
Characters: Gandalf, Aragorn
Title: Casualty of War
Summary: A brief discussion between two friends during a quiet moment.
“His betrayal was a great loss to all who knew him and many who did not,” Gandalf sighed wearily. “He was, in years past, an honourable man. I valued his council very much. What happened today also hurts our efforts in this war.”
“Obviously, he has been corrupted,” Aragorn said softly. “His words and his efforts to deceive us, when you confronted him are proof of that. He is a casualty of war. He is no longer who he was meant to be.”
“Sauron has won a victory. He has taken one who could have been a strong force for good and turned him from that path,” Gandalf said. “I tried to give Saruman every opportunity, tried to make him see reason, but I fear that he has gone beyond my power to call back.”
“Then we must be glad that his treachery has been revealed to us,” Aragorn said.
“Yes, we go forward with a better knowledge of our situation,” Gandalf said leaning heavily upon his staff as he spoke. “It is important that we understand our enemies and what they plan.”
Aragorn placed a hand upon the Wizard’s shoulder. “And it is important that we also take time to remember our friends as they once were, before they were taken from us, no matter the method of their removal.”
Gandalf nodded. “Yes, I have called him friend for many long years and been grateful for that friendship.”
“Then allow yourself to mourn its loss,” Aragorn said. “The others are asleep or nearing it. I will stand first watch. Tomorrow will be time enough for ‘knowing our enemies’. Tonight, while the camp is asleep, take time to say a private farewell to your friend. I will stand first watch.”
Cradling the wrapped palantir next to his side, Gandalf walked away, leaving Aragorn to his watch.
GW
03-18-2012
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