Chapter 45

Frodo felt very strange. Something was wrong even though he couldn't say what it was. But the hobbit assumed that something had to do with the ring. Because as soon as Legolas had given him back the Ring of Power, the ring bearer had the feeling that he would never want to let go of him again. Just when he mentioned the small object, he longed for it, which really frightened the little creature. Why was he suddenly so dependent on it? Frodo also felt that he was fighting an internal battle, although he didn't know exactly what. The hobbit only knew that it was something dark that was slowly but surely taking control of him.

"Frodo, are you all right? You're pale," Merry suddenly pulled him out of his thoughts and the ring bearer put on a fake smile to hide his fear and worry.

"Yes, I'm fine. Don't worry," the hobbit calmed his friend. Merry didn't really look convinced, but finally nodded. To distract himself from his worries, Frodo asked Gandalf: "What exactly do we want in Rohan? I mean, why should they help us?" The wizard turned to the little creature and looked at Frodo with his wise eyes.

"I've known Théoden for a long time and he's an old friend of mine. He'll help us." The Hobbit wasn't so sure of that but didn't argue. Gandalf usually knew what he was doing and the ring bearer had no reason to doubt him now.

"Can't you really call the elves for help too, Legolas?", Sam asked, looking hopefully at the beautiful elf who walking next to them. The latter shook his head sadly.

"I can, but I'm afraid it would take too long. In addition, many of them feel that they have given too many lives to the humans." Frodo frowned. "But it's not just about the humans! It's about the fate of Middle-earth!" The ring bearer was getting angry. Why were these beings so stubborn and let them down? The archer gave the hobbit a calming look and Aragorn also put a hand on his shoulder.

"You are right, Frodo, but you have to know that the betrayal of the humans has shaken the elves deeply. They have given so many lives for the good of these mortal beings and have been betrayed. That is why many are against everything that has to do with humans. Because in the last battle they would have to go to battle alongside humans," the ranger said in a calm voice and the hobbit was slowly calming down. He didn't know what exactly happened, which is why he didn't really have the right to get upset and judge. The little creature was confused that he had become so angry.

"I'm sorry," whispered Frodo, bowing his head in embarrassment. Aragorn squeezed his shoulder lightly.

"Don't worry. Everything's okay." With these words, the ranger smiled again at the blonde elf and then went to Boromir and Gimli, who went a little further forward. The prince now turned to the ring bearer.

"I'll try to get in touch with Lórien and let Lord Elrond and my father know, too. Maybe I'll at least persuade Lórien to help us." The hobbit smiled gratefully at the archer. He would feel safer if they had additional support from the elves.

"Thank you, Legolas." The handsome warrior smiled. "No problem. Don't worry so much." With that, he went to Gandalf. Frodo watched him go. Legolas' movements were light and elegant. There was nothing to indicate the injuries he had suffered. According to Aragorn, they healed very well thanks to the healing skills of the elves. At the next moment, Sam appeared next to the hobbit.

"What did Master Legolas say?" The ring bearer knew that his friend was as worried as he was.

"Legolas will try to speak to the other elves. If it works, we have a better chance of saving Middle-earth."