Lullaby for a Stormy Night
Louie's chosen song
When Louie was only 5 and sleeping quietly in the houseboat, a storm suddenly struck.
Lighting flashed and thunder roared waking Louie up.
Louie sat up and pulled his knees to his chest whimpering.
"I have to be different from my identical brothers. The one thing that makes me different is my personality. I have to be cool. I can't be scared." Louie said to him self as he saw his brothers also sleeping in their beds a few feet away.
A loud thundering sound occurred making Louie whimper.
"Ok. Maybe I'm not that cool. But I don't wanna wake my brothers up because I can't handle a storm. But what can I do?" Louie sighed.
"I know! I remember a song that someone used to sing to me. I think it was...mom. Maybe if I sing it, it will be like she was here to sing it. I wonder if should would have even wanted to." Louie frowned.
He then cleared his throat and walked to the window.
He took a breath and started to sing.
"Little child, be not afraid
Though rain pounds harshly 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 tear-stained face
I am here tonight
And someday you'll know
That nature is so
The same rain that draws you near me
Falls on rivers and land
On forests and sand
Makes the beautiful world that you'll see
In the morning
Little child, be not afraid
Though storm clouds mask your beloved moon
And its candlelight beams, still keep pleasant dreams
I am here tonight
Little child, be not afraid
Though wind makes creatures of our trees
And their branches to hands, they're not real, understand
And I am here tonight
And someday you'll know
That nature is so
The same rain that draws you near me
Falls on rivers and land
On forests and sand
Makes the beautiful world that you'll 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 for fears
And to give a kiss goodnight
Well now I am grown
And these years have shown
That 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
The same rain that draws you near me
Falls on rivers and land
On forests and sand
Makes the beautiful world that you'll see
In the morning
Everything's fine in the morning
The rain'll be gone in the morning
But I'll still be here in the morning." Louie sang.
"My mom may not be here anymore, but I know God is here for me." He smiled.
"And so are we." Dewey placed his hand on Louie's shoulder alerting him that he was present.
"Your singing is amazing. I woke up and heard you and I'm glad I did." Dewey's smiled.
"Sorry for waking you." Louie looked down.
"No Louie! I want to hear you sing more. And if you are afraid, wake me up. I want to know. I'll always be here for you. After all, your my only younger brother. I can't exactly just go but a new Louie." Dewey joked.
"Thanks." Louie grinned.
"Have you thought about joining a choir or the drama club next year when we go to first grade? You are also really good at acting." Dewey complimented Louie.
"Thanks. Maybe I will! Are you planning on doing that?" Louie asked.
"I am! I want to act! I always have. I'm an ok singer also, just not as good as you." Dewey says.
Louie blushed from getting all the compliments.
"Thanks Dewey. You'll grow into your voice a bit more. I'm sure of it." Louie winked.
"Do you wanna come and stay with me in my bed tonight?" Dewey asked a bit shyly.
"If it's ok with you. Thanks Dewey." Louie smiled and joined his brother.
He hadn't even noticed the storm was still going before falling asleep peacefully.
A/N
Hey! I chose this song because I danced to it my first year I was able to go to competitions which was kindergarten or first grade. I have been dancing since I was able to take an instruction. I feel like Louie would be like this towards a storm. Please review cuz that makes me happy! And a quick shoutout to my most amazing and faithful reviewer that reviews even when the story or chapter is horrible, Cartoonlover442! I have been doing some pm with this person and they are amazing. Thanks!
