The Temptation of Osse, by Kaylee Arafinwiel

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B2MeM Challenge: B2MEM 2011 March 1 Seduction

Voltaire said that it's not enough to conquer: one must learn to seduce. Write a story or poem or create artwork where seduction plays a central role.
B2MEM 2012 Four Words - consonance, smith, mantle, cradle
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Unity
"And it seemed at last that there were two musics progressing at one time before the seat of Ilúvatar, and they were utterly at variance. The one was deep and wide and beautiful, but slow and blended with an immeasurable sorrow, from which its beauty chiefly came. The other had now achieved a unity of its own; but it was loud, and vain, and endlessly repeated; and it had little harmony, but rather a clamorous unison as of many trumpets braying upon a few notes. And it essayed to drown the other music by the violence of its voice, but it seemed that its most triumphant notes were taken by the other and woven into its own solemn pattern."

Format:  double drabble
Genre:
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Valarin and older Quenya names for some of the characters (though identities should still be obvious)
Characters: mostly Osse, Ulmo, discussion of Melkor, mention of other Ainur and Eru
Pairings:
Summary: Even in the Beginning of the Beginning, Osse was drawn to Melkor's Themes, and Ulmo worried for his impetuous Maia...


Oshosai had sung with Salmar, and Uinen, and others of his Lord’s People in the Beginning. But as the Themes continued, he hearkened to the wildness in the dissonance Mbelkoro strove to convey; breaking the consonance amongst the Ainur. He did not match Mbelkoro’s Theme, though he felt drawn to.

He would never dare to disobey their Lords so far as that. But nearby, servants of the soon-to-be Worldsmith joined with the Eldest indeed, he thought – his friend Aulendil included.  Aulendil’s voice was loud, and almost Oshosai was tempted again, but his beloved Uinen’s silent plea kept him from turning.

Cosmoco’s aura rippled with defiance, a mantle of dark fire, almost – Oshosai felt the call of Cosmoco’s seduction. Ulloboz turned to his servant as they Sang, the concern he showed surprising the younger Ainu. Ulloboz’ aura was usually shades of green, blue and purple blending harmoniously together, but there – red-orange.

*What ails thee, my lord?* Oshosai sent as they Sang. Ulluboz’ aura wrapped round him, cradling him.
*I am concerned for thee, my son,* he responded. *Thou seemest…drawn to the Singing of Mbelkoro.*
Oshosai frowned. *It seemeth…exciting, lord,* he replied. *Canst thou not hear?*
*Ignore the Eldest, Oshosai,* Ulloboz warned.

Comments

[hhimring]

That's an interesting anticipation of what happens later! At this point, Osse seems to be swayed even more by Ulmo than Uinen?

[kayleelupin.livejournal.com]

It does seem so, doesn't it? Osse is very young here. I'm not sure if he and Uinen have been formally espoused yet, or whether they've been espoused long. He knows he loves her; he knows he would do anything - well, *almost* anything, at least - for her, but they haven't been together long enough for him to let her have much in the way of control over his wild ways. Then, too, he hasn't had much of an *outlet* for that wildness yet, here in the Timeless Halls.

And Mbelkoro - Melkor, of course, that is - hasn't really had a chance to speak to him and tempt him personally. Ulmo's very protective of his own, I think; Aule's People are far more easily swayed to Melkor's cause than Ulmo's were. Ulmo, though, is one of Manwe's closest friends and counsellors, or will be, and I don't think he would be as close to Manwe in thought, if he didn't know how to protect his People.

(Personally, I tend to view Aule as having some form of obsession or hyperfocus problem - he closeted himself in with his projects to the exclusion of almost all else, including his People and his Spouse and their concerns. *snerk* Not that he's not a capable Vala and an excellent smith, but...)

So I think my comment is either as long or longer than the story now, but that will happen with double drabbles LOL. In any case, I think Ulmo's opinion at this point matters more to young Osse than Uinen's - he's not only Osse's Master, but a sort of eldest brother/father figure. It just didn't occur to Osse that in the midst of making this Great Music for Atar, Ulmo would notice *him*, one of the youngest of the Ainur in his train.

[silver-trails.livejournal.com]

I like this!

[kayleelupin.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad! Thank you! :)

Kaylee

[shirebound]

I love this wording...

he hearkened to the wildness in the dissonance

[kayleelupin.livejournal.com]

Thanks so, Shirebound! It seemed particularly apt for Osse. I'm so glad you noticed that!

Kaylee

[vulgarweed.livejournal.com]

Oooo, beautiful!

[kayleelupin.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

[nialoke]

This is so beautiful.
*It seemeth…exciting, lord,* he replied. *Canst thou not hear?*" I love how you portray Osse's curiosity and desire for wildness and excitement, and Ulmo's concern <3

[kayleelupin.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :) Yes, concern for his wildest Maia that is not at all unfounded, as we well know! <3

Kaylee Arafinwiel

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

A good extension of Fiondil's images of the Song and the characters of the Ainur and the Maiar. Well done!

[kayleelupin.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm so glad you like it. *blushes at being compared to Atto Fiondil* :)

Kaylee