A/N: I'm SSSOOO sorry I haven't updated in a LONG while. You know, I say that before like every chapter. Pathetic on my part, I must admit. But, this time was not purely procrastination. I had a horrible case of writer's block. Here's why though:

Ok, up until this chapter, I'd basically been sticking to the book. Now I have to set off on my own course, which is difficult. I've got it all planned out in my head now though, so hopefully the updating can continue at a steady rate.

Ok, I also thought I'd respond to reviews first this time, just to shake things up a bit:

The Loozer: I'm sorry I haven't updated faster. Thanks for staying faithful. It also is touching that you think it's cute. Teehee!

Eldalie Lavinia: Yay for responding late! Lol. Really?!? I'm going to have to see that now!!! *swoon*

Flavia and the farmer had both realized by now that Flavia was not meant to follow Frodo. She cried a bit, but she realized that crying was not helping matters, or making her feel any better, so she stopped.

"There now, that's better," Maggot told her as he wiped her face clean.

"Do you think he'll come back?" she asked in a whisper, hoping for and fearing the answer.

"Well, no one thought Bilbo would be coming back, and he did. I think we can at least hope he'll come back."

She smiled meekly and nodded. By this time it was mid-morning and neither of them had eaten breakfast. Since she had been so distressed, she had not realized how hungry she was until her stomach let out a tremendous growl.

"Come on Flavia, let's go and have a breakfast." They both got up and head off toward the inn. Flavia gave one last look at the woods she must not enter, before turning away.

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They had just ordered their food when they were joined by Will. "Good morning Flavia!" he said cheerfully, "You're up late this morning. I was wondering, would you like to join me this afternoon?"

"Join you for what?" she asked.

"I don't know. We'll think of something."

"I'm sorry, but I'm going home today."

"That's a pity. Hey, don't you know that it's quite rude to stay for such a short time among friends?"

"Well, I'm terribly sorry, but I have things that must be looked after."

"Oh? Things like what?" he asked, grinning.

"For one, I've left my cow with nothing but a day's worth of food. And that was three days ago."

"Ah. That is a problem then."

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After they had eaten, they all rose to leave. Farmer Maggot led the way out, followed by Flavia and Will.

"Well, goodbye then Flavia," Will said, overdoing his sad expression.

"Good bye Will," Flavia returned. She would have laughed at his overdramatic act, but she did not feel like laughing or being merry anytime soon.

"I hope someday we will meet again. Farewell."

She nodded her head, and turned away to walk back with farmer Maggot to his house. She knew that he would make her stay for a while before letting her go. She didn't mind though, she could not bear going back to Hobbiton where her dear Frodo no longer abided. Since he was gone, she would have to find a new hobby other than staring at him through his windows.