Rescued From Shadows

Chapter Seventeen

A Few Weeks Later...

Maedhros moved back as Fingon came at him with his sword. He moved the blade and winced slightly as they clashed together. Fingon pressed forward slightly forcing Maedhros to stumble back but he was able to keep balanced. As he moved back he moved his sword with him and charged again but Fingon was well prepared and was able to slap the blade out of his hand, sending it a couple of feet away. 

Maedhros breathed deeply as Fingon moved back and pointed his sword down. "Do you want to stop?" He asked. 

"No," He said with a shake of his head grabbing his sword and turning back to Fingon. He positioned himself but he straightened up as someone called, "Maedhros." 

He turned around to see his Uncle Fingolfin with Mildor. "Yes?" Maedhros asked. 

"I wanted to say goodbye," Mildor said. 

"You are leaving?" Maedhros asked. 

"I am," He replied. "Physically you are healed, at times you will have some pain but I have written down everything you'll need if something happens. As for...the other aspects, I only know so much about the mind. Yet, I gave you techniques that have helped me."

"Helped you?" Celegorm asked who overheard and was watching the training session with Huan and Maglor. Maglor glared at him and said, "Turko! That's rude!" 

"No. It's fine, he did not know. Let's just say I lost someone very close to me and it caused my life to go down a path I wouldn't have been on if they were still there." Mildor said pain clearly heard in his voice. He then turned to Maedhros and smiled, "Anyway. It's very good to see you are doing far better." 

"Yes. Thank you for all you did and were able to do for me." Maedhros said. 

"I am a healer, it's my job," Mildor said. "Well, I am not one for long goodbyes. I wish you well and hope you just get stronger. Maedhros." 

"Thank you," He said. 

"Of course," Mildor replied. He then gave a low bow and smiled as he walked away. He paused for a moment and said, "To let you know one last thing. You were far less of a pain then Finwe was to me, that elf complained to the high stars about everything." 

He then chuckled as he continued away as everyone there called for him to wait and explain. Yet, Mildor just turned left that area and was gone. Those who were there just stared after him looked at each other and all shared a light laugh.