Answer:
The thunder comes before the lightning, which comes before the cloud. The rain dries all the land it touches, wrapping the earth in a blood red shroud. What am I?
Though not a plant I have leaves. though not a beast I have spine. Though many wouldn't need me I am more valuable than wine.
People see through me, but none pass through without killing me. I can be anywhere, and can be seen double or single. What am I?
I must be broken before you can use me. What am I?
I can be heard in a court or carried with you.
It has no top or bottom, but it can hold flesh, bones, and blood all at the same time.