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Post by wordy on Mar 15, 2011 12:02:00 GMT 10
Title: The Road Between Us Rating: G Word Count: 271 Pairing: Kel/Maura – Team Protector Round/Fight: 1C Summary: Kel is on her way. #4 in the Heartstrings series by Katty and I.
Peachblossom’s reins were wound around her cold hands so tightly that they were starting to cut into her skin. Kel considered putting on her gloves again, but resisted; she needed the pain to keep her going, to stop her from turning around and riding back to town, back to Tobe.
Since the day that she had decided she would return to Dunlath, the only thing on her mind was Maura. It was torturous; for all the bliss the two of them had once had, there were always sharp reminders of why they had fallen apart. Even now, it was impossible for Kel to keep the lines of one of Maura’s last letters from running through her head...
Keladry,
I know you are as stubborn as I am, but I wish you’d see the wisdom in this. I need someone like Lerant—Dunlath needs someone like Lerant—and despite what you think of me, the two of us are happy.
Wiping her burning eyes with the back of her hand, Kel clenched her jaw. Happiness was not a luxury that she could afford, with the war showing no sign of slowing. She was still needed, and despite what feelings had arisen between them in the past, duty still came first. Duty would always come first. It seemed wrong to wish ill upon Maura and Lerant for having something that she couldn’t, but no matter how hard she tried Kel couldn’t stem the ache in her chest.
As she rode closer and closer to Dunlath, Kel began to feel as if the path she was on would only lead her to more heartache.
QC by: jazzyjess
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Post by Katty on Mar 15, 2011 12:04:41 GMT 10
She was still needed, and despite what feelings had arisen between them in the past, duty still came first. Duty would always come first.
These two lines are SO beautiful Em. <3 <3 <3
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Post by wordy on Mar 15, 2011 12:14:36 GMT 10
*smushes*
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Post by Lisa on Mar 15, 2011 13:19:56 GMT 10
I'm curious to discover why Dunlath needs Lerant... happily awaiting more.
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Post by Rosie on Mar 15, 2011 16:24:25 GMT 10
I adore how well she knows the letters, and the pointed lines "despite what you think". Can't wait for all this to unfold!
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Post by journeycat on Mar 16, 2011 3:48:14 GMT 10
I also love the "duty" line - it's just so very Kel-ish to me.
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Post by jazzyjess on Mar 16, 2011 8:30:23 GMT 10
Third to the 'duty' - I love how in-character you make Kel!
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