Could Will Have Its Way

Summary: What did Denethor look to see in the Palantír?
Answer to OSA Weekly Drabble Challenge #30: "Addiction (but not to the Ring)


How could I not look?

In her had been all my light. I ached to see beyond the dark of mourning.

How could I not look?

Never again would I be vulnerable to ignorance. Never again could I be taken unawares. I would hone my sight on every stone in Gondor and beyond. I would see … that could never be seen on this earth again.

How could I not see?

Impotent was my power, futile my foresight, darkness my vision. Darkness and flame – the dark within. My eyes are open and will not be shut.

How can I not look?




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