A new story? Why yes it is! I am back in the game with a new story! I will say that I will be updating this whenever I can, as well as my other stories. I do not own anything Lord of the Rings, just my characters.
Very Old Friends
Gandalf the Grey traveled through the countryside of Hobbiton, heading for the Shire. It had been quite a while since he had last seen Bilbo and the other hobbits; the same went for his passenger. The young woman who rode in the back of Gandalf's wagon had dark auburn hair braided over her shoulder and deep blue eyes. For reasons he knew not, she had decided to ride in the cramped back instead of up front with him. She looked up at Gandalf.
"Are we almost there, Gandalf?" He looked over his shoulder and chuckled.
"If you were riding with me, you would know we are."
"I want to surprise everyone, they don't know that I'm with you."
"They will be very surprised, Callon." She smiled at him, then turned her face toward the sun; enjoying the warmth on a calm day. Gandalf broke the silence.
"You will be able to see Frodo again." Callon nodded.
"Indeed."
"You know his feelings for you, don't you?" She nodded again.
"I know. He is still my good friend, and he knows nothing about me."
"The time is growing closer, and he will know the truth." Gandalf started singing a song, leaving a very confused Callon with her thoughts. They rode a few more minutes, and then heard someone running toward them from a distance. Callon shrunk down more into the packs in the back to better conceal herself, when Gandalf stopped the wagon. Frodo Baggins looked down at Gandalf from his place on a little hill.
"You're late." Gandalf looked up at Frodo with a serious look.
"Wizards are never late, Frodo Baggins. They arrive precisely when they mean to." Frodo and Gandalf stared at each other for a moment, and then started laughing. Frodo jumped onto the wagon and into Gandalf's arms, saying how wonderful it was to see him. Callon leaned up from her hiding spot, and looked at Frodo.
"Surprise!" Frodo grinned at her.
"Callon!" He nearly tackled her in a hug, which she returned. Gandalf smiled at them, and then spoke to Frodo.
"I would never miss your Uncle Bilbo's birthday." Frodo smiled at him as Gandalf urged his horse on.
Frodo was full of questions as they made their way into the Shire.
"What news of the outside world, tell me everything." Gandalf and Callon chuckled.
"Everything?" Callon ruffled Frodo's hair, which made him blush.
"Aren't you a curious little hobbit?" Gandalf thought for a second.
"Everything has its comings and goings, much like this past day. The outside world is scarcely aware of the existence of hobbits, which I am very thankful." They rode through the market area of the Shire, each hobbit waving at both Gandalf and Callon. They continued on, when they came across the field where Bilbo's party would be. Gandalf smiled.
"The long expected party," then turned to Frodo, "how is the old rascal? I hear it will be a party of special magnificence." Frodo chuckled as Callon turned to him as well.
"You know Bilbo, he's got the whole place in an uproar." Gandalf smirked with his pipe in his mouth.
"Well, that's amusing."
"Half the Shire's been invited." It was Callon's turn to chuckle.
"Oh, my."
"He's up to something." Gandalf muttered something that neither woman nor hobbit could understand. Frodo looked up at him as Callon laughed.
"Alright, keep your secrets. Before you came along, we Baggins were well thought of." Gandalf nodded his head.
"Indeed."
"Never had any adventures, or did anything unexpected." Callon laughed again at the look on Gandalf's face.
"If you're referring to the dragon, I was barely involved. I just gave your uncle a little nudge out of the door."
"Whatever you did, you have been labeled a disturber of the peace." Callon looked at Frodo as Gandalf received a soar look from a farmer they were passing.
"I hope that does not include me, Frodo." Frodo smiled at her.
"Not you, Callon. Everyone loves when you come to visit." Callon smiled at him, mentally catching the hidden message in his words. They looked up as children ran toward the wagon, each asking Gandalf to see some fireworks. Frodo and Callon looked up at Gandalf, then a firework went off at the very back of the wagon. The children laughed and cheered as they drove away. Frodo stood up in the front seat.
"Gandalf, I'm glad you're back. The both of you." Gandalf and Callon smiled at him.
"So am I, dear boy." Frodo jumped down and started to walk away, but stopped when he saw Callon stand up. She leaned down to give Gandalf a hug, and to whisper in his ear.
"Tell Bilbo I'll see him later, and try not to get into too much trouble." Gandalf laughed.
"I will try, my dear." Callon kissed his cheek, then lifted the hem of her skirt and jumped out of the wagon and joined Frodo.
Frodo grabbed her hand and took off running; he wanted to surprise Sam before anyone else could tell him that Callon was back. They ran until they reached the lake, where Sam was fishing and nearly made him fall off the rock. They sat talking for a while, until the sun started to set. Callon stood up.
"We have to freshen up, if we want to be presentable for Bilbo." She then took off running back toward the Shire, racing both Sam and Frodo.
This is the first time I have ever done a Lord of the Rings story, review gently;) I also have two Supernatural stories up, and some other stories coming soon! Again I will update when I can, there is more to Callon than meets the eye:)
