Two for lantern: Aud/Olaf, PG, pre-series

[ouronlylight]

"Darkness"Aud and Olaf's only child is born at midnight, with only the dim light of a single lantern to welcome her into the world. It's fitting, Aud later thinks. Daytime is devoted to housework, the livestock, Olaf; at night, Aud is solely for Ingrid. While Olaf snores, Aud lights the lantern and cradles her baby, staring with wonder while

Comments

[emelye_miller]

Breathtaking. Thank you for this.

[cmk418]

Wow. I love this insight into Aud/Anya. Beautifully done!

[kudagirl]

The first one makes me cry for Aud. Losing a child is the harshest pain.

The second one explains so very much about how Aud becomes Anyanka.

[seraphcelene]

Darkness is heartbreaking. LOVE it.

[gigi_tastic]

oh my god these are so wonderful. my hart is breaking right now.