On going with the PPC General Store
After about a week of being with out a horrible occurrence, Leto sat in the back of the store. Smeagul was manning the front, and no one was about to try anything on a Balrog, even if it was a mini.
The mail came in, with a letter from Leto family.
All was well, mail was normal but the message was not.
Son,
I am sorry that this is the was that I have to tell you this, you Grandmother has passed away. I know that this come as a hard time, but please try to keep a happy face. And come home as soon as possible.
Love with all my heart,
Mom
"What?"
Leto didn't know what to do. He just sat there.
Finally after about an hour, Smeagul came into the back wondering about what had happened to
his adoptive father.
Leto passed him the letter.
You have never seen a Balrog be a better friend. In a second, he was up and got a blanket for Leto, then a very large mug a tea (warmed be his own hands no less). Then the strangest thing happened, Smeagul gave his whip to Leto to hold. This is very strange for a Balrog.
Leto cradled the whip. It was the most loving thing a Balrog could give a person.
After Smeagul closed the store for the rest of the day, he came into the back and just held Leto. (The blanket was fire proof, no worries.) At this, Leto started to cry.
His Grandmother, was the most loving of people in the world. She taught Leto how to read and write. She was always there if he needed something. She never let any bad happen to him.
Then she became ill. Slowly, she became worse, until she could not walk anymore, then talk, lose all movement and just lie down in a bed all day. She has been like that for many years. Unable to move. It tore at Leto.
Now she is gone. Just like that, no goodbye, being far way.
His own mom is a wreck, she is being strong for her children's sake, but Leto can hear the pain in her voice. Of all her sisters, she was the one to take care of her. Her sisters were always there to help, but she was the one to make certain that everything was alright.
Then Leto fell asleep in Smeagul's arms.
