AN: I don't own any of these characters. I am merely borrowing them from Tolkien.
Advent Day 2.
Have you seen the bright new star?
Balin gazed into the wintery night. It was a long-standing tradition of his family to welcome in the winter star. He hoped he had timed it right. His younger brother joined him on the old battlements as darkness fell. The frost and haw glinted softly as the sky became painted in velvety darkness.
They linked hands as above them a single shining star blinked into life. Eyes softened and heavy hearts lifted as it hung alone for several moments before its neighbours awoke from their slumber.
The raised their free hands to greet the winter star, even as a chill wind brough spirals of snow dancing from the mountain side.
AN: What do you think then? I love to hear your thoughts.