Tale Of The White Wolf [River Of Wonders - 2]

24: They Were Happy

Firiel walked towards Nienna. One of the elven lord was standing around the area. He looked up at Firiel and started at her for a moment. Her hair are red and white as fire and ice. And her eyes are as green as the nature. Her robes are as blue as water. Who is she? He thought and looked away when Firiel looked at him.

"Nienna, can you see anything behind the wall?" She asked moving towards the royal servant.

"No. I can't see things beyond the wall. It is Lord Darlus, who can see through the wall of nature." Nienna looked straight into Firiel's eyes.

"I will help you if you want me to, Lady Delwing." Firiel turned around and saw the elf, who was staring at her a moment ago. He put his right hand on his left shoulder and lowered his head. Firiel nodded and looked at the border of the elven city. One of the lower ranked servant came running towards her. He bowed and started speaking in the elven language.

"My Lady, we have spotted few people moving towards Eressia a moment ago. They will be here any moment. And they are with our commander and his sister." He walked away. Firiel ran towards the border. Darlus and Nienna followed her. Vana was already waiting for them. Tinuviel walked towards them, her brother by her side.

"It is nice to see you, Lady Delwing." Both of them bowed and moved aside. Firiel stared at them with wide eyes. Narui was standing there with his brother's family. Firiel's sister jumped with joy, "You are looking beautiful. I missed you sister." She smiled and looked up at her mother.

"Where is father?" Firiel asked Tinuviel.

"He send us towards the Blue Mountains before moving. We were supposed to get here after talking with his family. But he gave this." She reached out and gave her a piece of paper. Firiel took the paper and opened it.

We are coming back home with victory. But we have lost our queen in the battle.

The letter fell from her hand. She stood there frozen. Nienna looked at her with fear. Vana moved forwards and picked up the letter. Nienna gasped as she looked at Vana's expressions. Vana screamed and put her hands on her ears. The letter fell on the ground. Narui stared at his niece with confusion. Firiel closed her eyes and tears rolled down her face. The elves started gathering around the area. Firiel turned around and fell on her knees.

"We are victorious." She exclaimed, trying her best to control her emotions. The elves cheered. "But" Everyone fell silent. "We have lost Lady Finduilas in the battle." There were screams and cries all around them. Darlus fell on his knees. Firiel cried out loud and looked up at the sky.

"Lord Halias will be here soon." She called out.

"He is already here." Tinuviel said. Everyone looked up as a huge gold dragon flew over the trees. It landed behind Narui and others. Everyone turned to look at it. Halias walked towards them with Lalaith in his arms. His face was full on grief and pain. Lalaith was almost unconscious. Narui stared at his brother with disbelieve. Halias moved forwards and looked at his family.

"Follow me, Firiel. And you too Narui." He said as he passed them. Nienna followed them without a single word. Halias's wife and his younger daughter and son followed them as well. They walked into the palace and into the corridors. Halias walked towards Lalaith's room. He put Lalaith carefully on her bed and turned around to look at others.

"Nienna, go and get ready for the funeral. We must hurry." He said and glanced at Lalaith. She was lying still.

"Finduilas!!" She shouted suddenly and sat up straight, gasping for breath. Halias sat beside her and hugged her. She put her hands on his arms and started crying.