Prompts: 'Reunion' and 'Tune'
A/N: This one has a bubbly happy ending, promise.
A familiar low sound reaches my ears and I scan the crowded beach, perched on my usual rock. It is difficult to hear or see anything through the crowds and noise and the sound fades away before I can lock onto it's location. I sigh in disappointment, but not surprise. Never surprise anymore. I have imagined my family coming for me so many times; the one that would surprise me would be them actually being there. I don't allow myself to hope anymore; I can't. I can't stand the crushing sadness whenever it turns out to be just another daydream. I bury my face into my knees; suddenly emotional; ignoring the judgmental looks being sent my way.
"Kano?" For a moment, I think it is just another curious child who will be dragged away by their overly paranoid parents in less then a minute, then both the voice and the name they call me hits. I tighten, too scared to look up, fearing that it's just another dream.
Rough, yet gentle hands grasp my head and push it upwards, forcing me to look. I realize we are already getting a few stares, but I do not care as I almost hurl myself into my brother's arm.
"Maitimo!" He strokes my head, crooning soft words into my ear, reminding me of how he was before adulthood and the Silmarilli entered our lives.
I come to the realization that I am sobbing, but do not try to stop the tears and instead welcome them. Over the ages, I had begun to fear that I was becoming heartless.
I feel my legs go weak and my grip on Maitimo tightens, seeking support which he gives willingly. I do not want to let go for the longest time and I fear for a moment that I am irking him, but he does not seem to mind; supporting himself as much as me from the embrace.
I am aware after some time of the humans' stares, but I don't mind the slightest. Let them think what they want, I have my brother back and I am never letting him go again.