[Orofaniel]

Daisy

Daisy was starting to panic. There were so much to do and prepare before she left, and so little time. She had to make sure that her parents would be taken care of by her two sisters while she was gone. As she thought of this, she realised that maybe, just maybe she wasn't coming back at all. It frightened her a bit, because she loved the Shire and her parents, and she knew it would devastate them if she didn't make it back home. They were already worried!

But then again, hopefully they would know that she had done this for the Shire, and the people. Then again, she knew her parents wouldn't think like that; they would think about their lost daughter. These were indeed a bit selfish thoughts, Daisy thought. Of course they'll manage without me, she said to herself as she walked over to the kitchen. She was going to make some breakfast and then she would continue packing.

"Daisy dear..?" a thin voice cried. "Yes, mum..?" Daisy asked and went out of the kitchen. She knew it was her mother because of the very thin and low voice. Daisy’s mother was quite old, and both she and Daisy’s father needed help with most things. "Could you help me with this?" she asked as she saw Daisy appear.

She was knitting, but was obviously stuck. She handed Daisy the knitting needles. "Of course I'll help." Daisy muttered and smiled while she took them trying to concentrate. Daisy had always been very good at these thing, knitting and sewing. She loved to do it as well, and she had learned form the very best; her mother. When she was younger she could sit up once every now and then and sew or knit until she fell asleep. The next morning her sisters, or her parnets, would find her asleep in a chair while holding a tight grip around her makings.

"Here you are..!" Daisy said enthusiastically and smiled. She was about to turn around heading back for the kitchen she heard her mother again;" What will we do without you?" She asked Daisy as her eyes went blank.

"Ohm you'll manage..." daisy said and looked at her mother grievously. "And besides, I'll only be away for a while..." She added, even thought she didn't know that for sure.

"So, mom, would you like some breakfast?" Daisy started after both of them had been silent for a while, just looking at each other like strangers. "Yes, that would be great!" She muttered, while looking worried. "It'll be alright..." daisy said and gave her a hug.

"I hope so...."


***

After Daisy had arranged a small breakfast for her parnets, she started to pack again. It didn't take long before she was finished and ready to go.

"I've arranged that Holly will come and help you around the house three days after my departure. I think you'll manage to be alone for three days, eh?" She said and smiled. "I also think that Holly is bringing her children, so you'll have loads to do while I'm gone...." Daisy continued. "She wrote in her letter that they were thrilled to see their grandparents again!" Daisy added.

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