The Ballad of Lenore (Part 22)

The white sylphlights stayed by the trees

The red, blue and green flew aloft

They were definitely headed to the Grimrocks valley

"You've tamed them" said Oriel, low and soft

"Will you still march to the valley?" asked I

Elandon spoke, "Yes, I have said"

The mages had ceased their chanting

 "Dawn comes early, we must to bed"

Relieved of my armour, I stretched out

Wondering what the sylphs would do

How slowly would the elf army move?

Would the Wakening Bear be in time too?

Soon enough, I fell into dreaming

My father was well and on horse

He bellowed as I came with the Elf King

"You've chosen the most unwise course!"

I rode to him and offered the Bear sword

Then a knock came upon the door

It was Rosephron, dressed to travel

I waked to the true dayworld once more

I quickly suited up with his help

Then made to the stables for my mare

Though barely daylight, fields were crowded

All of the elf lords and warriors were there

Oriel saw me and gestured to her

A place was opened for me

The road was narrow through the mountain pass

Air so cold, our mounts snorted steam

(to be continued)

©Kiku Koibito 2016