A/N: I am sorry it has almost been a month. But I just got a new job, and A b/f. And I haven't been up to speed on everything.

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Disclaimer: See Chapter One

Chapter 10: Between Death and Love

I saw Frodo quickly run out of the room. I grabbed a robe and quickly jumped from the bed. I ran over to the door and lightly turned the handle. I cracked the door and noticed Frodo walked away from the hall. I rushed out of the room and ran to the end of the hall. As soon as I reached it, the door was shut and Frodo was already outside. I shot for the door and flew it open. Frodo was half way down the hill. I began to sneak behind him the whole way.

Soon I noticed a soft wind blowing and a kind voice whispering. I looked ahead of Frodo and there was Gandalf on Shadowfax. I began to run then, as I was closer and closer to Gandalf. I passed Frodo shortly and was nearly to Gandalf. I could hear behind me Frodo shouting my name.

I quickly approached Gandalf with a raspy voice.

"My young Ayana. I did not expect you to be here. Someone has told me you have been out for the past few days." Gandalf said as he got down from Shadowfax.

"Yes, I have lost one of my closest friends. I am not dealing with it well."

"I understand Petunia is no longer with us, And I am feel for you loss." Gandalf replied.

"Thank you, but Gandalf, Why have you come back?" I questioned.

"I do not know if you can handle the news Ayana. It is very troubling."

"What is it Gandalf?" I worriedly asked.

"It is about your parents," he answered.

"What about them? Are they coming back?"

"No, sweet Hobbit, they will never return to Middle Earth."

"They, they are dead?" I shakily said.

"Yes, they are child."

I could feel my heart break. I slowly slid to the ground and cuddled into a ball. There my feelings were released as I cried aloud. Warm tears ran down my wind blown face as I lay on the dirt.

I could barely hear the chattering of the two Hobbit's I had past. They were speaking with Gandalf. I heard a soft sigh from Frodo's breath as he bent down to me. I could feel his arms reaching around my trembling body. I brought my hands around his neck and cried as he held me in his arms.

"Gandalf, I will be at my home. Join me after you put away Shadowfax." I heard Frodo tell Gandalf.

Then I felt Frodo walk along the path back to Bag End. He opened the door with his free hand and walked with me inside. I felt him lower down and place me on his couch. I felt him move away from me.

"Frodo?" I softly said.

"Yes Ayana." Frodo answered.

"Please say you will never leave."

Frodo looked deeply at me. He came closer to me and bent down to my eye level. He paused and slightly turned his head away. But then he quickly brought it back.

"I will never leave you Ayana."

Love entered my heart. I sighed and heard a load knock on the door. Frodo stood up and walked away from me. I sat straight on the couch and pulled my hair from my burning face. I wiped my tears away as Frodo opened the door. Gandalf stepped in and Frodo led him into where I was sitting.

"My sweet Ayana, I understand your pain, but they are in a better place now." Gandalf began. "They were sick for quite some time, and it was time they left this life."

"Gandalf, Is that why they left?" I questioned.

"Yes, they were deathly ill, As I understand Petunia is." Gandalf replied.

"What about Merry? He has been sick." I worriedly said.

"He does not have the same illness. He will not be troubled by this."

I let a sigh release from my exhausted body. I turned to Frodo who was starting to walk out of the room. I stared at him questionably.

"Frodo?" I asked.

"I am just going to check on Bilbo. And to tell him that Gandalf has arrived."

I gave a slight nod as Frodo walked out of the room. I turned my gaze back to Gandalf. I stared into his gray eyes. And I knew what I would say next.

"When are you taking me?"

"To Rivendell? For you parents funeral?" Gandalf questioned not understanding.

"Yes, I would like to go." I replied.

"I would have to take you before the day is out, it is a long journey to Rivendell."

"I am ready to go anytime." I said.

"I shall send a message by bird to Rivendell telling them to move your parents to Lorien, for a quicker journey." Gandalf quickly added.

He stood up and walked out of my site. I waited a few moments until he returned with a small scroll, ink and a feather. He began to write the news and soon he was finished. He then whistled and a bird flew through an open window in Bag End. Gandalf whispered something in the bird's ear and he attached the letter to the bird's leg. And when he did the bird was off.

"I will grab a few things." I said.

"And I will ready a pony for you." Gandalf again stood and walked over to the door.

He walked out of the house and I quickly ran back to my room. I could hear Frodo jabbering to his uncle as I ran by the room. I rushed into my room and grabbed a pack. I placed one set of clothes and my journal into the bag. I sighed and stared up at my room. I turned around quickly and walked out shutting the door behind me.

I waited in the kitchen so that I could say goodbye to Frodo. Soon Frodo walked into the kitchen with a smiling face.

"Are you feeling any better." He asked.

"Frodo." I sadly said.

"Yes?" He fretfully said.

"I am leaving, to Lorien." I began. "And I will not return for a while."

Frodo's eyes glistened with tears as he walked slowly over to me. He only grabbed me closer to him embracing me tightly. He let out a sad cry and pushed me slightly away.

"I love you Ayana." He began. "Never forget that."

"I love you, and I pray you will not either."

He brought his lips to me and gave a small romantic peck. He then stepped away.

"Wait here one moment." He said.

Then he ran out of the kitchen. Seconds later he returned with a small book in his hands. He brought it close to my torso and clasped my hands to it.

"I want you to have this, so that you will not forget me." He sadly said.

"Thank you." I nearly cried.

Then I could hear Gandalf coming through the door. He walked into the kitchen and waited for a moment before he spoke.

"Are you ready?" He asked.

"Yes." I bluntly replied.

I turned back to Frodo to see a small tear glisten in his eye before it fell down his cheek. I slightly smiled and turned away from him. Gandalf and I walked out of Bag End. And soon we were on our way out of the Shire onto Lorien.

A/N: Isn't that just sad as all hell! Well I am going to go. Loves you all!