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!