Fell Fire Reignited, by Kaylee Arafinwiel

[kayleearafinwiel]

B2MeM Prompt and Category: And the music and the echo of the music went out into the Void, and it was not void. Never since have the Ainur made any music like to this music, though it has been said that a greater still shall be made before Ilúvatar by the choirs of the Ainur and the Children of Ilúvatar after the end of days. (The Silmarillion, “Ainulindale”)
Format: Double dribble inverted.
Genre: Poetry
Rating: PG
Warnings: Mention of death
Characters: Aegnor, Findis, Gundor
Pairings:
Creator’s Notes (optional): Okay…this only vaguely relates to the prompts. Mentions of Ulmo, and the “graves” line brought thoughts of death and Rebirth. Honestly, the randomized quote from SWG inspired it more. Hope that’s okay.
Summary: Aegnor recounts his former life’s last moments to his concerned aunt.


Over the mountains
And over the waves,
Under the fountains
And under the graves;
Under floods that are deepest,
Which Neptune obey,
Over rocks that are steepest,
Love will find out the way.

Anonymous (17th century song)

'Someone was looking at me, a disturbing sensation if you’re dead.' -Laura Whitcombe, 'A Certain Slant of Light'

Findis was looking at me, disturbed. Was I dead?
I had been dead. I remember the rushing flame –
Stronger than any of Ulmo’s waves came terror.
I remember my fear. I, Fell Fire!
I fell to the fire. Nerwen!
My twin, my dearest one –
But no longer, for
Here I lie.
Aicanáro Arafinwion –
Reborn.

A
New life
Awaits me here.
“Where are my scars?”
Findis stirs. “What scars, Nephew?”
“I was burned. The fire – Gundor –“
“Who is this Gundor, Aicanáro? You live.”
“Gundor was my friend.” I weep hot tears.
“Tell me of him, Nephew. Tell me of your friend.”
“Gundor was an Atan. He…buried me.” Findis embraces me.

Comments

[narya_flame]

*sniffs* so sad! I have a soft spot for Aegnor, he's a favourite of mine. I like Findis here too, her presence feels very soothing.

[kayleearafinwiel]

Me too :) Findis is my favorite of Arafinwe’s siblings; I’ve got a soft spot for her and I think Aegnor is one of her favorite nephews.

[independence1776]

Oh, this is lovely.

(Vaguely related to the prompts counts!)

[kayleearafinwiel]

Thank you Indy! I’m glad :)

[sasha_honeypalm]

I'm not usually one for poetry, but this is lovely!
The line about scars- was that a reference to Fiondil's fic about invisible scars?

[kayleearafinwiel]

Thank you so much!

It was. I can’t resist throwing in references to my Atto Fiondil’s works when opportunity arises, though his was a conversation between Arafinwe and Findarato. I thought it’d be a bit of an Easter egg, so to speak, for those who could find it. Glad you did!

[hhimring]

I like:
"I, Fell Fire!
I fell to the fire."

[kayleearafinwiel]

Thank you! The poem sort of wrote itself; I didn't really think about it. But looking at it after, the meaning of his name struck me as almost prophetic, given he died in the Battle of Sudden Flame.

[ex_mithrial116]

Great verse and quote to go with the drabble/dribble.
Very moving.
I'm with his concerned aunt in this one.

[kayleearafinwiel]

I'm with Findis too! Thanks!