54. Tower

From the outermost skirts of Mirkwood, I turn one final time to face Dol Guldur. The ancient black tower stands leering on the edge of sight, smoke still emanating from its rooftop. Seated high on a hill, the tower is nigh unassailable; gratefully, though, our attack met far less resistance than was anticipated. Even our efforts against him seem but to have played into my younger brother's plans; I do not think we will lose track of him for long.

But with great effort, I force the cares from my mind as I turn from Dol Guldur again; there is need of me at Erebor.

Credit to AzureSkye23 for Gandalf and Sauron as brothers!