I was a maid in the palace halls, The princess's Handmaiden, behind the walls. The emperor’s treason, the kingdom’s in flame, I fled with a guard — Ashelob was his name. Through the towns, through the starlight glow, Every step carried secrets only we’d know. He held my hand, though the night was long, Two hearts beating where we don’t belong. Through the towns we ran, Through the storm and stars. Love was rising slow, But we never spoke its name. Through the cities we ran, Till the dawn was near… He was my shelter, He fought my fear. We shared our bread in the market square, He brushed back the rain from my tangled hair. Our world was burning, but there in his eyes, I saw a promise the night couldn’t disguise. Every town, every city, every whispered song, We were falling, though we knew it was wrong. He swore to guard me, whatever the cost, But love was found in the places we lost. Through the towns we ran, Through the fire and flame. Love was rising slow, But we never spoke its name. Through cities we ran, Till the dawn was near… He was my shelter, He stopped my fear. At the gates, the soldiers came, He turned to fight — Ashelob was his name. He pushed me onto the loading platform, And I was safe… but then he was gone. Through many towns we ran, Through both storm and flame. Love was rising slow, But we never spoke its name. Through the cities we ran, Till the dawn was near… He was my shelter, Now he’s not here. Ashelob was his name… Ashelob was his name… Ashelob was his name…
