Aeärwen's Little Bits - 24. Alone
As a child, Eldarion had believed he could see forever from the balcony atop of Ecthelion's Tower. Lately it had become a refuge from courtiers currying favor in the new court.
Today it was a lonesome perch from which he could watch the last of his Elven family leave. He'd hoped they would wait, stay and offer him their wisdom. But no, this had been their final visit.
His uncles and great-grandfather were leaving Middle-earth forever - sailing with Círdan on the last ship from the Grey Havens. And he, Eldarion Telcontar, would be truly alone for the first time.