A/N: Hi. So sorry about the long wait. I know this is a short chapter but thought it would keep you going. Hope you like it! Thanks for all the reviews. Love Arwen.

"The Elves??" Sam asked in wonder.

Frodo nodded, amused by the look of awe upon Sam's face. "Yes Sam. We'll be leaving in a week."

Sam looked a bit bewildered for a few moments until the news truly sank in and the puzzled expression was soon replaced with a large grin.

"We're going to see the Elves!!" He exclaimed, over excitedly.

Frodo laughed at his friend. This had to be the most excited that his best friend had ever been.

"I have a few things to sort out before we go but we should be off soon. Bilbo and the Gaffer gave us permission to go." Frodo explained.

"Well then, I think I'll go and start to pack!" Said Sam as he said goodbye and scampered off down the road.

Frodo made his way back to Bag End where he found Bilbo and the Gaffer talking in the garden.

"Good afternoon Bilbo, Hamfast." He greeted politely.

"Ah, Frodo, I see you told Sam the news then." Hamfast said.

Frodo nodded. "Yes, I sure did. I think he took the news quite well." He said smiling.

Hamfast laughed. "Yes he did. He's in the house now packing and constantly informing anybody he meets that he is going to visit the elves."

"That sounds like our Sam!" Frodo said, laughing. He excused himself and went inside the house, leaving Bilbo and the Gaffer talking.

The next few days soon passed, Frodo being busy making preparations for the upcoming trip. They were soon ready to set off when bad news came early one morning.

"I tink I haf a cold. My mum won't let me go until I'm better." Sam announced an upset look in his eyes. He was really disappointed and it showed on his face.

"Don't worry Sam. We'll get you better and we'll be all set to go." Frodo said and hugged Sam.

The next few days revolved around Frodo giving Sam various cough remedies passed down through the families, trying in vain to get Sam well again.

"Eurgh, Frodo, that's horrid!!" Sam said as he spat out a dandelion and buttercup remedy.

"You have to suffer in order to get better Sam. You do want to go don't you?" Frodo asked as he gave Sam another teaspoon.

Sam nodded earnestly. "Of course I do! This has always been my dream!"

Frodo smiled. "I know Sam, you'll be better soon, I promise."

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