Chapter 8

The Journey Across the Sea

The hobbits had left early the next morning. They boarded a small boat and began to sail across the sea. They were nervous as they travelled further away from the land of the undying. As they got further out to sea, they felt less nervous, but it seemed Ulmo would let them sail in peace.

"Has Hobbiton changed much?" Hildifons asked Frodo.

"Well, it depends… What condition was Hobbiton in before you left?"

"Well, I doubt much has changed. Is the Green Dragon still there?"

"Yes."

"Then yes, nothing has changed." Hildifons concluded.

"Are you excited to go back?" Frodo asked.

"I am… even if it is for a short while." Hildifons admitted.

Milo, who had been leaning on the side of the boat and had been listening to this conversation, looked over the sea. He gasped when he noticed land approaching. "Land ho!" He shouted. "We're back in Middle-Earth!"

"I see it!" Basso gasped. "The Grey Havens!"

"Well…not much looks different." Bilbo shrugged.

"I'm sure Hobbiton is still lovely in November." Hildifons commented.

"Wait…November?" Bilbo gasped. "This…sudden youth made me forget what month it was…I've completely lost track of time!"

"It is November 2nd, I believe." Basso added. "And don't worry, Bilbo. I went through the same confusion. It's easy to lose track of time when you live for so long."

The hobbits carefully left their boat tied at the docks. They gathered their supplies and made their way toward Hobbiton.

I'm sorry this chapter is super short! I hope you enjoyed!