From Distant Shores Collection Part 2, K.R. Gomlok [the kiss of deception read online txt] 📗

worried about the consequences of his actions. Something this simple should be?
Then it struck him, this was not just that simple. This was a choice that might alter his life forever, and not just his, but hers too. Was he really qualified to make such a decision?
Now or never, right. Clearing his throat as subtly as possible, he prepared for the hardest moment of all his freedom. ?Nafilas?? He asked after a second of hesitation. He noted, with dismay, that his voice was trembling. ?Could I?that is?? He stalled for a moment, not knowing how to bring forth something of such magnitude. ?Do you like flowers?? He got out at last. No! He wanted to snatch his words out of the air and back into his mouth but there was nothing to do about it now.
?Nature has always held its place within me,? She murmured back, still not facing him.
Valormin swallowed, was she even paying attention? ?Because, this morning?? He began again, still searching for the right words, ?I found some I thought you might like so I picked them for you, after all, I?m really grateful to you for saving me? numerous times.?
She turned to him, the golden sunlight shimmering off her long, beautiful hair. She smiled at him and caught his gaze with her deep, hazel eyes. In her hand was a white rose; its radiant petals gave off a fair scent. ?Something new has begun,? She said, ?Just like this rose and all the flowers in this valley. They sense it; a small part of the world was saved. There is beauty all around us and I?m glad we saved it, but that was not the reason I fought on the battlefield. I fought for you, Valormin, because you have become dearer to me than anything in this whole world. Come what may, Valormin Korlon, your companionship will stay in my heart forever.?
Valormin smiled as she completed her monologue and smiled back at him. They embraced upon the cliff top, staring into each other as the morning sun shed its light upon their joy. After a while, they finally came to rest beneath the trees, laughing together. ?So what will you do now?? She asked him as they sat beneath the guarding branches.
?I don?t know,? Valormin answered, partially turning his mind to the task, ?I think I?ll find Kädorin.?
?Kädorin?? She inquired, seeming surprised he knew the word. ?Who told you about???
?From the far off shores of Kädorin? He began, still staring into her eyes, which began to widen, ?A sleeping power lies within, a hero yet to realize might, a royal yet to take his right. My memories are deep and dark, but from the shadows I must embark, and find for myself this far off land, and rule it gently with my hand.?
?For fear of loss, of moments wasted,? They said together, hand in hand, ?I think of fruits not yet tasted, that lie far off forevermore, upon the sands from distant shores.?
?I wrote that!? Nafilas laughed, recalling the joyous times she had had in her youth, listening to old legends. ?How did you find it??
Valormin shrugged, ? I suppose you could say it was destiny. I promised myself I would find Kädorin right after I read it, it gave me something to live for.?
At the mention of promises, Nafilas suddenly became downcast, ?I?m sorry Valormin,? She said quietly, turning away from him.
?For what?? He asked, turning to her, slight confusion and some caution coming into his voice.
She sighed, ?Back on the battle field, I gave in to the darkness. I tried to use my Galdrood to save you but in the end all the darkness consumed me. Would you please forgive me??
?Of course,? Valormin said simply, ?I could never bring myself to do otherwise.?
?But I said I?d never leave you.? She reminded him, am unresolved question in her eyes.
Valormin smiled, turning back to the sky and grabbing her hand, ?You never did.?

The greylands never wander,
Neither through shadow nor through light,
Their paths lead far out yonder,
Beyond the edge of night.

But one day through the heavens,
You cast me a distant hope,
It led me off this road of bends,
And warmed me with its cloak.

I dreamed a dream of lands beyond,
Of lands glowing in glorious light,
It held beauty in every glistening pond,
And glory in its might

This land far off, had caught my eye,
Away forever more,
I give my love no last good bye,
For we have reached those distant shores.

-Valormin?s poem for Nafilas


Additional poems and songs

Shattered light, broken peace,
The days of Giëh?vol Londe now Cease,
But some light may still lie within,
The last remnants of Kädorin.

Flames of betrayal wrought our path,
As we fought through the aftermath,
From the fall of warriors great,
To the loss of our cities gate.

And so now, as light has waned,
And the world outside does ever change,
We look to the morning light once more,
Ninniach Londe, the distant shore.

-?Remembrance of Light?s Haven? by Relakyn Callenk?gún

Haven Hunter, strong and bold,
His hands are swift and light,
At his side is a mighty sword,
To aid in any plight.

He does not seek for glory,
Or look for ill felt pride,
His journey and his story,
Make what he is inside.

He searches for sanctuary,
But not just for his own,
He shelters travelers weary,
To ease their empty groan.

Korlon, stand beside me,
My strength is at its end,
From my side do not flee,
My eternal friend.

-?Korlon? by Nafilas

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