~DISCLAIMER~

Neither Freddie nor me own anything mentioned in this fanfic, (apart from any new characters we will most likely bring in later on)! I wish I could own Frodo, and I bet Freddie wishes she could own Strider, but hey, beggars can't be choosers.  

A/N: This is based on the film rather than the books, and as the plot will probably change a lot as we are not starting at the end of the first film, this is an AU (alternate universe) fanfic. AS FROM 18TH JULY 2002, THIS FIC WILL BE MOVED TO OUR NEW JOINT ACCOUNT – slytherpuff_girlz

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The fellowship had been formed a few days ago in Rivendell, and they were now moving towards Rohan/Moria/Caradhras.

'Frodo, you're on watch first tonight.' Gandalf said after the fellowship had finished eating their small supper. 'Aragorn will take over later in the night. Everyone else, try and get a good sleep, we need to go a long way tomorrow.'

Merry, Pippin and Sam all curled up and were asleep almost immediately. Gimli and Legolas fell asleep soon after. Gandalf, Frodo, Aragorn and Boromir stayed around the small campfire for a while, before Gandalf and Aragorn drifted off to sleep, leaving Frodo and Boromir awake. (A/N: Deadly combination!)

'You should go to sleep.' Frodo said to Boromir. He didn't know why, but he felt uncomfortable around him. 'You heard what Gandalf said.'

'Frodo, I can cope with long walks better than your little friends. I thought you would like some company.'

Frodo couldn't say anything – there was nothing wrong with Boromir, it was all in his head. He was a man, like Aragorn, who was being perfectly kind and friendly. There was nothing wrong with that.

Frodo and Boromir sat side by side in silence for a while, peering into the darkness. They were still too close to Rivendell to be in any real danger, but Gandalf and Aragorn were both insistent on their being someone keeping watch, just in case.

Frodo began to trust Boromir more while they were on watch together. He knew that Boromir had wanted the ring when the council had been held, but as far as Frodo was concerned, he had given up on the idea.

'What do you think will happen to us all on this journey?' Frodo asked off the top of his head. 'I mean, do you think we'll all make it to Mordor?'

'I hope so, Frodo, I hope so.'

'So do I.'

'You know that you don't have to carry this burden alone. We are all here to help you. I will help you carry the ring.' Boromir said. Frodo's feeling of mistrust started to grow again. Was Boromir after the ring after all?

'I have to carry it alone.' Frodo said. 'I know you will follow me, but you cannot take it for me… instead of me…'

'I would only want to… borrow the ring to help the people of Gondor. I am not evil, Frodo, but I need the ring!'

'NO!' Frodo said, scrambling to his feet and moving away from Boromir. 'Gandalf explained to me what the ring does. It will change you… you won't know what you're doing! I won't give it to you, or anyone!'

Boromir advanced threateningly on Frodo, but luckily for Frodo, Aragorn woke up at that point for his turn on watch.

'Still awake, Boromir?' Aragorn asked innocently.

'I'm just going to sleep. I was keeping Frodo company.' Boromir said just as innocently. As he passed Frodo, he whispered menacingly into Frodo's ear, 'I'll get the ring from you, Frodo Baggins, whatever I have to do!' He then passed Frodo and lay on the ground before falling asleep.

Frodo looked at Aragorn, wondering whether he should tell him about his experience with Boromir, but decided against it. Boromir was particularly weak against the ring, but he wasn't evil. He would come back to his senses before he did any harm.

Frodo waited with Aragorn for a while, before going over to his three friends and falling asleep at their side.