Storm Warning

When you need me I'll be there.
To give you strength and show I care.
May your troubles melt away.
As I bring a smile to you today.
Many things I have seen.
And they are not few and in between.
When you are sad and filled with gloom.
I will be the light that over you looms.
I bring tenderness, caring and love.
All you have to do is look above.
I am your Ada and so much more.
For you my heart is an open door.
Dry your eyes and your face.
For you are safe hear in this place.
No more tears should be shed tonight.
Give up the struggle and the fight.
As I sit and watch you sleep.
Know that my love for you will always keep.
Tomorrow will bring happiness and fun.
For you my beautiful human son.
Pookems1971 (leggylover03)

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The wagon bounced towards the gates of Bree. Elrond peered over the edge of the wagon as the party moved. In the wagon at his feet was an unfortunate accident that just accrued. She was running to help them, Elladan fired instinctively. Now she lay dying at their feet. There was nothing Elrond in his skill he could do, cept make her comfortable. Gently he stroked Estel's hair thoughtfully.

"Father I-" Elladan started then was shushed by his father's raised hand.

"Elladan mistakes happen even to us elves." Elrond sighed heavily. "Just don't react so fast next time."

"Yes father." Elladan voice was weighed down by guilt.

The road in silence for a few hours. Not many of the elves were in the mood to speak. It also still remained to be seen if Estel would make it. Smoke inhalation for a human is easily fatal. Elrond closed his eyes, placing his hand on Estel's stomach feeling it rise and fall.

'Anna.' A weak voice broke the silence.

"What?" Elrond's eyes opened.

'Anna my daughter, I can see her now, and my husband.' Sam's voice was weak, but glad. 'She's bigger now, and so beautiful. Softly brown hair, tan skin, blue eyes, and her smile is so wonderful.'

'Sam, it's okay.' Elrond said sadly. 'Go to her.'

'Thank you.'

A smile crossed Sam's face, then she was gone. Elrond hung his head and grabbed the blanket that lay over her. Pulling it over her. For it was a proper thing to do.

'Rest well my friend, may you be happy with your family once again.' Elrond said covering her head.

"Father?" Elrohir asked from the front of the wagon.

'She's with her family now, we'll take her to Rivendell prepare her body, then find were her family has been laid to rest and bury her there."

The rest of the trip to Rivendell was solemn. More like a funeral possession then a home coming. But what is lost in death, one gains in life. It hurts for a while but we move on, never forgetting the ones that graced our paths. No matter how short of a time they were in our lives. For every life we meet, impresses something on us, that time cannot ever erase.

"Father?" Estel opened his eyes.

It was a warm day in Rivendell, three days since they had returned. Elrond was on the way of healing, cept for a few scars he would heal. Same with Estel, he to would make a full recovery.

"No father is out." Elrohir said.

"Dont' lie to him." Elrond scolded from beside Estel on the bed.

Estel opened his arms to be picked up, which Elrond graciously did. Hugging the young boy tight, it was nice to have his son awake again. Maybe now Rivendell could get back to normal... Even if normal meant chaotic. Estel looked down at Elrohir noticing his hands still in heavy wrappings.

"What did you do Elrohir?" Estel asked.

"Nothing," Elrohir smirked. "It's just a little burns."

"Oh."

Little burns, for his little brother Elrohir may have gave up his chance to use his hands again normally. Even if he did gain back full use of his hands, they still would show the scars. Scars that showed the love of a brother for his little brother, and in case of a such an unfortunate reoccurrence, he would do it again.

"So Estel, when are we going to get Glorfidel for being late?"

"No!" Elrond ordered humorously. "No more pranks, got it."

"Shut up father, you can't do anything about it." Elladan teased from the door.

Estel and Elrohir broke out in a giggle fit, the two of them found it funny Elladan said that. Right now though, Elrond was in no position to punish anyone. His face showed out ward displeasure, only causing Elladan to break into the giggle fit. Drawn by the laughter Glorfidel, followed by Figwitt enters the room.

"What's going on?" Figwitt asked.

"Elladan just told me to shut up." Elrond growled.

"Should we punish him?" Figwitt smiled.

"Please do so."

"My pleasure." Glorfidel smirked. "Been a few centuries since I had some fun."

"Crud." Elladan muttered running from the room, Glorfidel at his heals.

"Father?"

"Yes Estel."

"What ever happened to Sam?" Estel asked unknowing.

"She's with her daughter and her husband now." Elrond spoke softly, the room turning still.

"Will we see her again?"

"Maybe one day." Elrond said not knowing now to say she was dead.

"Soon?"

"No, she's were we can't see her right now."

"Oh, I'm glad she's with her family."

Elrond watched as Estel laid his head on Elrond's shoulder, drifting off to sleep. One day Estel would know about death, and understand were Sam was. For now he didn't' have the heart to tell him she was dead. Elrohir moved unto the bed, prying Estel from Elrond's arms to rock him.

"Your rib needs to heal." Elrohir grumbled.

"And Elrond, we found the two graves. We'll send her tomorrow." Figwitt stated in a whisper.

Soon some level of normalcy would return to Rivendell, but not as before. For now there lives were touched, not only by a human woman named Sam, but a group of men set on destroying a family line for there own greedy purposes. The storm was over for now, now was a time for rebuilding. Both the city, and the hearts of human and elves.


The End
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AN: I wanna say this chapter I kept thinking of my departed husband Jenner Loire. I know one day, I'll get to see him again. For now I live on, for ever touched by his presence. He was here for only a short time, but it was enough to carve a future.