Sharing in Grief

by Adere

At a time when all was supposed to be well, two families are forced to come together in a time when both grieve for their own. The ties of kinship forged through fire are made stronger as some experience pain for the first time, and for others it is only a continuance of the pain that has haunted them for a long time. Rated T for darker chapters. Weaving a Song Universe.

1. Introduction

Sharing in Grief

Intro

c.3019 TA - present day

"You seemed almost too surprised."

"Well, how was I supposed to feel?"

"You were the one that said we were always like brothers anyway." The younger of the two pointed out.

"Well… yes that is true. Whatever else happens, I will have always considered you my brother."

"As will I. And the same for my younger brothers."

Laughter. "Yes, yes. I remember that quite well."

"Yes… I suppose I never thanked you properly."

"For what? I did what should have been done regardless. Besides, you were a bit shy at first."

"Yes." The younger admitted. "It was intimidating."

"Hmmm… Who knew that would be the beginning of our friendship?"

"I certainly didn't." The younger laughed. "I expected to avoid you the whole time."

"Well, you certainly tried… At least at first…"

"Well, when during that time was our relationship ever calm?"

"Never… it was filled with one storm after another. Or so it seemed…"

A/N: After the intro, the chapters will occur in the past. On another note, this story can be read with or without reading any of my other LotR fanfiction. It is a part of those stories, but can be read completely separately without any problems. There won't be any major spoilers as this one occurs in a separate time period than any of the others. Thanks for reading, and hope you enjoy! :)