Prince Rilian, Stolen Below

by Shoshanna
to "Timmain: The Calling", by Mercedes Lackey & Leslie Fish

Go down
Sunlit lands leave far behind you
Tunnels and caverns to now be your home
The rowers will take you across the dark waters
Who once has crossed them shall never return

Go down
Sunlit lands now but a memory
The witch teaches all that you'll ever need know
The pale people tremble and kneel for your orders
You don't understand why they fear the witch so

Go down
Sunlit lands now but a fantasy
Child's tales, a great lamp and a blue roof called sky
Trust in the witch, your protector, your saviour
You shall rule all of these caves when she dies

Sit down
Bound fast in the silver chair waiting
The hour of madness that strikes you each day
Tear at the bonds 'til your fingers are bleeding
And cry for the sunlight 'til the fever-dreams fade.