Chapter 1: Fire - An Unexpected Party
Disclaimer: I don't own The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, or The Silmarillion.
This is part of NirCele's 100 drabble challenge. If you are interested in joining or reading the drabbles of the other participants, visit NirCele's profile!
Author's Note: I'm on a personal mission to reread Tolkien's books. As I read, I'm going to go through the prompt list and write a drabble inspired by each chapter of The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. This story will include the first 19 drabbles based on The Hobbit. Enjoy!
Word Count: 100
Great Smials, S.R. 1295
Bilbo looked up at his mother hopefully. "May I stay up for the fireworks, Mama? Please?"
His father, Bungo, started to answer, but was interrupted by Belladonna. "I suppose you may. But you must go to bed straight after!"
Later that evening, Bilbo found himself outside on Midsummer's Eve for the first time. He sat half-asleep between his parents, struggling to stay awake. The fireworks were splendid and came in all shapes and colors. Bungo murmured to Belladonna, "Lilies and laburnums and snapdragons are for me, not this colorful fire. But you love these, so I will love them too."