No More Aloft On Wings of Song: The Tudors Drabble
Author: Bitterfig
Title: No More Aloft On Wings of Song
Fandom: The Tudors
Pairing: Thomas Tallis/William Compton
Beta Reader: Fedink
Word Count: 104
Rating: PG
Author’s Note: Written for slashthedrabble Challenge #189: Pain.
Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction. Any illegal acts taking place within that fiction are NOT condoned by the author. Depictions of any questionable, illegal, or potentially illegal activity in said fiction does not mean that I condone, promote, support, participate in, or approve of said activity. I grasp the distinction between fiction and reality and trust that readers will do the same. I do not profit from the fan fiction I write, and all rights to the characters remain firmly in the hands of their creator.



No More Aloft On Wings of Song

There was a time when I lived wholly in the realms of music.

I was untouched by the intrigues of the court and the allure of beautiful women. The wings of song carried me above these things, alone but never lonely. I was not merry, but I was full of joy. For even in the most sorrowful song there is transcendence.

All that has changed with you, My Lord.

You with all your charms coaxed me down from my lofty place.

In giving me your body and taking of mine you showed me earthly pleasures.

In dying, you have taught me pain beyond transcendence.