The Ballad of Lenore (Part 13)

Rod said to me "I am sorry to hear

Your father's health is worse

I had hoped to see him again

Our houses' separation a curse."

"The time has come for that to end."

I said. "The orcs prepare for war.

If they take us down, they'll come for you next.

Fight with us, keep them from your doors."

"Are you sure you need us?"

Elandon said with a smile

"An army of sylphs is no small thing

And in the hands of a child."

I did not know how to answer that

They didn't always heed my call

They unnerved me deeply, truth be told

But never will I let Baylen fall

"I don't think I'll make any plans around them

They've only two days ago appeared

They have no stake I can see in this fight

Ghosts can't be depended on, I fear"

(to be continued)
©Kiku Koibito