DISCLAIMER: I own Holly, my friend owns Jessica, the others are all JRR Tolkien's…so go away and stop nagging me! (sorry…just a bit annoyed by some people…that's all!)

NOTE: I shall write part II in diary format…enjoy!! R&R…flames shall be used to warm the ring and find out whether there are markings on it! And once that's done, they shall be used to cook marshmallows.

Hobbit Tales-Part II

The Diary of Holly Brandybuck

Dear Diary,

It seems that life without Frodo has once again gotten duller. There is nothing to do in Hobbiton without him! I used to go on walks, kiss him softly, and draw pictures. Now I cry myself to sleep softly. Not even Merry is around to help comfort me. Frodo was definitely the best hobbit I've ever met. He would always have something to say to make you feel better when you were sad. He was very caring and I shall miss him dearly. If he ever comes back, I shall ring his neck for leaving me!

And then there's Pippin. Ah, he was like a brother to me! If only we stayed best friends throughout our hard times, I wouldn't feel so guilty. I still remember his kiss. Sometimes I wish I had chosen him over Frodo, but then I think of Frodo's caring face and I forget about my thoughts. If Pippin ever comes back…I'll give him a big kiss on the forehead and yell at him for not telling me about his love for me sooner!

Oh, Merry. My dear brother, he was the best brother and best friend any hobbit could ever want! If ever I see him again, I shall hug him fiercely and knock some sense into his brain! I loved Merry so much and I miss waking up to his shadow over my bed. Sometimes I dream that I see that shadow over my bed, watching over me and making sure my dreams are good.

And lastly, Sam. I wish I knew Sam better, because then I would have enjoyed the little double date we had! I am beginning to love him dearly as a friend without his joyful cooking tips. I hate having to cook the food and having it come out dry…Sam always added something that helped perk up dinner. Now, I am forced to cook for Jessica, because she refuses to eat now. I must make sure she eats, I do not want her to waste away and have her starving much before her Merry returns.

Well, it seems that both Jessica and I are faring well after the boys left us. I just hope our spirits can stay high enough for when the evil comes. The evil, I fear, is only seconds away from arriving. I must stay strong and fight it where I can, but I think evil is on its way, and no one can be too sure what that evil shall do to the Shire. My heart says that the Shire will not be happy for long. I will take part to keep it the way it was. It is time for me to go, now, and think about what has happened. I fear that Frodo will not come back, or if he does, he will not stay long. I fear that I will not live long enough to bear a child to keep the name Baggins alive. I cannot talk anymore…it is too hard on me.

Holly Brandybuck