Title: I Have Never Lied to You
Fandom: The Silmarillion
Rating: T
Length: 161 words
Content notes: AU, Allusions to mental health issues
Author notes: N/A
Summary: In the Halls, Finarfin and Fingolfin meet for the first time in centuries.



“Why did you come here?”

“Why wouldn’t I come here, brother? You’re all here now.”

“And you remained behind in Valinor and became king. You were supposed to be safe. You were the one of us that didn’t die.”

“But then I did die. It’s no use complaining now. I made my choice. I went with them to fight. I lost to one of Morgoth’s servants.”

“But Arafinwë, none of us ever wanted to see you in these halls. Not me. Not my children. Not your children. Not even Fëanáro or his children.”

“I made my choice to go, even if it was an Age after you all left me.”

“Please tell me that you didn’t let that thing kill you just so you could be with us again. I beg you, tell me you didn’t.”

“I have never lied to you.”

“Arafinwë…”

“Eärwen will be content with her family. I wanted to see mine again. Surely you can understand that?”