Faramir's Lullaby
AN: A little different from my other "Lullaby" fics, but I hope you enjoy. I used the song "Lullaby for a Stormy Night". This takes place in the Houses of Healing after the fall of Osgiliath. THIS IS NOT A SLASH! I REPEAT; NOT A SLASH! Just brotherly love, and lots of it.
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P.S.: Review pretty please! No flames please.
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Faramir tossed and turned in his sleep. His nightmares haunted him. Voices would not get out of his head. Voices of his Father, with his constant insults and put downs, some were voices of his mother, and there was one, so faint and far away…that was Boromir's. He also had nightmares of his own demise, as well as his brother's.
Faramir watched in horror as the humungous Uruk-Hai notched in arrow and shot it. He watched as it was lodged into his elder brother's chest. "BOROMIR!" he tried to scream, but nothing came out, his voice was silent. Boromir continued fighting though, not giving up. The orc notched another arrow. It embedded itself into Boromir's chest.
"NO!" Faramir ran forward toward the orc, his sword drawn ready to attack. He let out a battle cry and sped up, he was almost on him. He readied his sword, preparing to attack, but as he went to plunge the blade in the orc's heart, but he went right through the vile creature. He lost his balance and tumbled to the ground. He realized then he was invisible. He heard another cry of pain; Boromir had been pierced with another arrow. He managed to stand back up and got a look at his brother. He was kneeling to the ground, hunched over, and defeated, a broken war-horn at his knee. He bled from the corner of his mouth, and tears filled his eyes. Tears stung in Faramir's own eyes. He ran over to his brother, hollering in agony. He fell down beside his fatally wounded Boromir. He could not cradle him. He could offer no comfort. He could do nothing but scream and cry silently. He was invisible. He'd always been invisible…
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Faramir lurched off his pillow, panting, in cold sweat and tears. He was also overcome with physical pain in his abdomen and torso area, but it was nothing compared to his emotional pain. He sat in silence, staring blankly, straight ahead, listening to the thunder and rain outside, then he pulled up his knees and buried his arms and face into them, and started to cry, attempting to chase away his pain. For a long while he just stayed there. Then, he felt sudden warmth, a presence beside him and a warm hand was placed on his shoulder. Faramir sat up and turned his head, before him he saw a figure. He found himself looking into a familiar face, one that he had only just seen, twisted in pain, hurt and defeat, one that was pale and dying, but this face, although it was the same…it was different. It was beautiful, young and solemn, the face of an angel…literally…and it was hauntingly familiar…it was Boromir. For a long while Faramir could do nothing but stare in him... then, he flew forward and threw his arms around him, embraced him, and began to cry all over again, into the angel Boromir's shoulder. Boromir hugged back tightly, but gently and pressed his cheek into Faramir's. His brother was trembling and sobbing, making small animal noises while the angel rubbed his back gently, "Shhh, shh, it's alright, I'm here, Bormir's here." He soothed. When that didn't work, he sat on the bed and cradled his brother like a young child; he began to rock him like a mother would a baby. He brushed some hair out of his face and began to sing to him;
Little child, be not afraid
The rain pounds harsh against the glass
Like an unwanted stranger
There is no danger
I am here tonight
Little child
Be not afraid
Though thunder explodes
And lightning flash
Illuminates your tearstained face
I am here tonight
And someday you'll know
That nature is so
This same rain that draws you near me
Falls on rivers and land
And forests and sand
Makes the beautiful world that you see
In the morning
Little child
Be not afraid
The storm clouds mask your beloved moon
And its candlelight beams
Still keep pleasant dreams
I am here tonight
Little child
Be not afraid
The wind makes creatures of our trees
And the branches to hands
They're not real, understand
And I am here tonight
And someday you'll know
That nature is so
This same rain that draws you near me
Falls on rivers and land
And forest and sand
Makes the beautiful world that you see
In the morning
For you know, once even I
Was a little child
And I was afraid
But a gentle someone always came
To dry all my tears
Trade sweet sleep the fears
And to give a kiss goodnight
Well, now I am grown
And these years have shown
Rain's a part of how life goes
But it's dark and it's late
So I'll hold you and wait
'til your frightened eyes do close
And I hope that you'll know
That nature is so
This same rain that draws you near me
Falls on rivers and land
And forests and sand
Makes the beautiful world that you see
In the morning
Everything's fine in the morning
The rain will be gone in the morning….
Angel Boromir trailed off and his voice faded. His little brother was pressed against his chest, asleep, breathing slowly and deeply. He gently laid him down on the pillow and pulled the bedcovers over his sleeping form. He stepped back and gazed into his face, it was at complete peace. Boromir kissed his temple and murmured, "We'll meet again someday, little brother." Then he walked out the door and closed it softly behind him.
