The Lonely Star -- Chapter 4

[Child of the 7th Age]

The crew was relieved to learn that Mithadan and Ancalimon had returned to the Star. Mithadan spoke with Cami and was quickly reassured that his wife had also boarded and was resting below deck. The hobbrim helped unload the vessel and secure the supplies in the galley and storerooms.

While few details were offered, Mithadan did tell the crew that Sauron had issued orders to locate the wyrm. A number of vessels flying the black flag were rumored to be searching the coastline and rivers even as they spoke.

Cami wondered if she should say anything of her own experiences in the past day. She kept quiet in front of the others, but stopped Mithadan in the corridor after he'd gone below. Last night had proven difficult for her. It had been weeks, even months, since she'd dreamed of the hobbits or the tombs.

But yesterday had brought some disturbing scenes. She'd woken in the night with a clear image of the brothers in her head. One of the boys had been weeping. His brother embraced him, vainly attempting to quell his tears. Cami thought she'd seen Daisy somewhere in the background, but there had been no sign of Bird.

Today, she'd carried out her normal activities. Yet Cami had a feeling that all was not well on Eru's Mount. There was nothing specific to point to. Still, the fear in her heart kept whispering that something had gone very wrong.

Mithadan tried to reassure her. He reminded Cami they should soon be hearing from Levanto. Bird would keep a careful watch over Daisy. But after he went inside his cabin and closed the door, Cami's halting words kept echoing in his mind.

Dreams, what were dreams? Who could say what this meant? He hoped the hobbit's intuitions were wrong, but he was far from certain.

[ October 09, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]