Okay guys, just to warn you before hand, this will start off very slow. It's just how I write. However don't fret, it will take off once I hit the LOTR storyline. I am going to follow the events of all three movies.

I know right now, the summary says that I'm pairing my OCs with certain people already, but honestly, nothing is in stone till it's posted on here. So expect that the pairings might change depending where the story goes. I hope you enjoy this fic. Thank you for reading. :)

Most people don't speak of death. Why? Some believe it's because we fear it or just simple don't wish to dwell on it. I on the other hand believe that it's because we don't know much about it. Many of us claim to know things about death, but very few have ever experienced it and were lucky enough to come back and tell the tale. Okay, you're probably wondering why I'm bringing all this up. We'll let me tell you. My cousins, siblings and I all died and guess what? We're still alive, most of us at least. How? Well, even we don't know the answer to that, but we do understand why. Alright, I'm probably confusing you even more now. Let me just start from the beginning, the day we died.

"Nicki!" A young woman heard her name being called as she stepped out of her car. She looked up to find her younger brother and baby sister walking over to her. The three of them were an interesting lot to be sure. Their names were Nicole, Jonathan and Sophie Byrne.

Nichole went by her nick name, Nicki, most of the time. She was the oldest of the three at 23 years old. She was a senior in college then, about to get her bachelor's in Graphic Design. Most would say she took after her mother in her looks. She wasn't that tall, some would even call her petite at about 5"4' with long dark auburn hair with bangs that swooped to the side and bright pretty hazel eyes. She may not have been the most responsible older sisters for her siblings with her care free, partying attitude, but she always looked out for them when she could. She loved her Family and would die to prove it if need be. Not that she would ever tell them. Their parents always took good care of them, so she never had to prove such love thankfully.

The Second oldest was Jonathan at age 18. He was the giant of their family next to their father at 6"1' with a muscular frame. Unlike his older sister, he had short brown hair and deep green eyes. He was the hot-headed over-protective brother of the three, often getting into fights at school and such. He was even held back a year in middle school for missing so much work with all his suspensions off campus, but he was such a softy underneath it all once you got to know him. Nicki prayed he found a good girl one day when the time comes.

Then the youngest of the three was Sophie. She was 4. She was what you would call a surprise baby. Their parents never planned to have another child after they had Jonathan, but plans have a way of never going the way you think they should, and thus she was born. It caught everyone off guard at first, but little Sophie quickly won everyone's heart as soon as she started kicking in their mother's belly. Sophie was a small, about 3'1. She had cute little auburn pigtails with big beautiful blue eyes. She was like most kids her age, adorable, happy, naïve, and a little on the sassy side. Nicki couldn't help it, she loved her to bits.

"Guys!" Nicki smiled and walked over to hug them both. Their Family reunion was today, so Nicki made sure she was able to make it into town from school to see everyone. "Oh my God, I've missed you two so much!" She held them in a super tight hug. "How are you?"

"Good, good." Her brother smiled, hugging her back, "I'm so glad you could make it!"

"So am I!" she chuckled, "And how is our little Sophie-wofy?" She asked in her baby talk voice.

The little girl made a face, "Why do you always talk to me like that?"

"Like what?" she teased kneeling down to her level.

"Like all weird and slow."

"Because you're so cute!" She laughed, hugging her again.

"Look what the cat dragged in." A male voice snickered behind her. Nicki quickly looked behind her and saw her two cousins, Nate and Hana Gordon. They were siblings as well, Nate being the older at 24 and Hana at 21.

Hana was two inches taller than Nicki, and had a rather slender body. Most would consider her beautiful with her long brown hair that was parted down the middle. She also had pretty hazel eyes. She was a kind, fun- loving soul, but had rather made mood swings every now and then. She was also in college, getting a degree in music.

Nate was the goof ball of the two. He stood at about 5"11' with black hair and brown eyes. Like his sister, he was also slender, almost verging on lanky, but he had some muscle to fill out his body a bit. Also, he worked as an English teacher at a high school. Why? Nicki never understood.

"Nate, Hana." Nicki Smiled, "Long time no see!"

Hana chuckled, "Well that's what happens when you leave to go to school on the other side of the country!" She walked over to give Nicki a hug, followed by her brother.

"We missed you, Princess." He wrapped her in his arm tightly.

"I missed you guys, too." She smiled at everyone. "So tell me, what have I missed?"

"Well, have you seen that photo of Hana I posted on Facebook recently?" Jon Smirked.

"Jon you didn't!" Hana turned bright red.

"Oh yes I did." He smirked and sprinted off.

Hana quickly ran after him, "I'm gonna kill you!" She screamed.

"You have to catch me first!" He yelled back at her.

Sophie just laughed. Nicki shook her head playfully, "I'm so happy some things never change."

"You and me both, Nicki." Nathan laughed.

As for the rest of the day, it went even better than expected. Nicki's parents showed up not long after and gave her the warmest welcome a daughter could get. Other cousins, aunts, uncles also gave her their welcome. Sophie got her face painted. Nicki and Hana got to go in a paddle boat; they even raced their brothers when they got in one too. Many other things happened as well, but the main thing was it was just the perfect day.

Then it was a couple hours later that, Sophie got hungry and wanted, "Ice Cream!"

"Sophie, we just had lunch." Jon reminded her, "I think we should wait a bit before we go get anything else to eat."

"Oh, come on Jonathan." Nicki came over and took Sophie into her arms. "We could all go for a little ice cream I think. I say we go. I saw a place we could go to right up the street."

"Did I just hear someone say ice cream?" Nate and Hana walked over.

"Yes you did." Sophie smiled.

"Would you two be interested in joining us?" Nicki asked.

"Absolutely!" Hana answered. Nate nodded in agreement.

"Alright guys." Jon chuckled, "Then let's go get some and make it back here quickly."

"Alrighty then. We can take my van." Hana lead them over. Everyone quickly hopped in and buckled up. There was no car seat for Sophie, but they thought it was okay since there were only going up the road. They were so wrong. Just soon as they got onto the main road, a giant 16 wheeler truck ran through the red light and crashed right into them in the middle of the intersection. Everyone in the van was killed instantly on impact.

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