Chapter 13 "The Departure of the Undying Lands"

Frodo, Sandy and Gandalf stepped on the edge of the white shores, as water came up and around their feet, and then pulled back out to sea. Frodo looked back and bowed at Galadrial and Elrond, they bowed back at him, and then Bilbo spoke "My dear boy, be sure to bring me back a piece of the Shire, for memory." "I shall Bilbo, do not worry, do not weep, for not all tears are evil" Frodo said, and with that he looked at Gandalf swiftly after he had said it, because it had been something he had told him, Sam, Merry and Pippin before they left for the Undying Lands. A big smile broke on the wizards face and he placed his hand on his shoulder and spoke "you never cease to impress me Frodo Baggins." "And you never cease to be such a wise and brave wizard, and a loyal friend at that" Frodo said smiling. Gandalf smiled and proceeded to step unto the ship, he turned slightly to bow one last time to Elrond and Galadrial, who bowed back at him. Frodo and Sandy then proceeded to follow Gandalf, and suddenly, they heard the soft voice of Galadrial, she was singing, and Elrond joined in, as well as many elves around, it was a farewell song to those who ventured back, the sound of the singing put a big smile on Frodo's face.

"Farewell for now Elrond, Galadrial, and dear Bilbo, for I shall return in the many hours" Frodo said. "Take care Frodo, and many hopes that the visit is one of great memory" Elrond said bowing. "Thank you Elrond" Frodo said bowing back. "And farewell to you Sandy, and many hopes that you enjoy your first time visit, to the Shire" Elrond said. "Thank you Elrond" Sandy said. "I bid you both a very fond farewell, and we will see you in the hour of your return, tell everyone in the Shire, that I send them hello's" Galadrial said. "We will Galadrial, and thank you" Frodo said running up to Galadrial and hugging her tight. "If it werent for you, I would not be well at this moment of time, I would be back at the bed, taking my last breathes at this very moment, but because of you, I am well, and the best of all, I going to the Shire, what a blissful day" Frodo said. "Your welcome Frodo, its always a pleasure to help someone like you out, your a strong brave hobbit, youve battled the evil and won, not only did I help you, but that you have also helped yourself with your strength and courage Frodo Baggins, and that is a gift" Galadrial said kissing Frodo on his head. "Go now, the ships are waiting" Galadrial said. "Thank you Galadrial, I will see you soon" Frodo said hugging her and then he walked towards Bilbo and Bilbo's eyes began to water. "Bilbo, are you crying?" Frodo asked. "Me? no no, I am not crying, no" Bilbo said wiping away the tears and pretending that hes not crying. "You are crying Bilbo, why must you cry?" Frodo asked. "Well lad, its just that, your growing up so quickly, and your parting from the undying lands, is quite emotional for me, as if your leaving on your own" Bilbo said. "Bilbo...its only a visitation, you know that, I will be back, don't you worry, I will never leave your side" Frodo said hugging Bilbo. "I am glad to hear that my dear boy, go now, ships are waiting, you wouldnt want them to leave without you" Bilbo said. "No Bilbo, I do not want them to sail without me, but I shall see you soon" Frodo said walking to the ship. "See you soon Frodo" Bilbo said.

Sandy ran over and hugged Galadrial and Elrond as well, and a little tear escaped from her eye. "Thank you both for being there for me during the dark times of Frodo, thank you for everything" Sandy said. "You are most welcome Sandy" Elrond said. "It was no problem Sandy, we will always been here for you and Frodo, do not worry" Galadrial said. "Come now Frodo and Sandy, the ships are waiting" Gandalf said. Sandy gave Elrond and Galadrial another hug and proceeded to walk to the ship, Elrond, Galadrial and Bilbo started to wave as Galadrial began to sing "What can you see, on the horizon, why do the white gulls call? Across the sea, a pale moon rises, the ships have come to carry you home." Frodo grabbed Sandys hand and they followed Gandalf unto the ship, Frodo, Sandy and Gandalf took one last look of the Undying Lands and set out into the open sea, towards Middle Earth. "Naamarie (Farewell)" Elrond said softly as Galadrial continued to sing, her voice was a soft and as beautiful as a ocean breeze. The ship left the shore and headed out, as it gotten far out into the sea, Galadrials voice began to fade, Frodo let out a sigh and sat down, he was feeling so much excitement coming over him, he was so thrilled that he was able to head back to Middle Earth and to the Shire for one visitation to see everyone, but he felt weary and tired, he wanted to sleep the whole way there, so it would be such a quick trip there, but he would not sleep without holding Sandy in his arms, he and Sandy cuddled up next to the corner of the ship with a blanket around them and fell asleep in eachothers arms.

Gandalf smiled at them as he continued to sit and watch them sleep peacefully in eachothers arms, and suddenly Frodo opened his eyes "Gandalf..what are you doing?" Frodo asked. "Oh nothing Frodo, just sitting here watching you two be so peaceful" Gandalf said. "Oh! Well, are you excited to go back? to the Shire I mean for visitation, I mean whats a return without the great wizard, right?" Frodo asked. "I am very well excited Frodo, it will be like the old times when I would come to the Shire for visits, and your dearest uncle Bilbo would be scoundering in those old maps of his" Gandalf chuckled. "But no more will he have to do to so now that the Ring is gone" Frodo said. "But that will not stop your uncle, for wanting to go out and do another crazy adventure" Gandalf said. "Well you know Bilbo, always adventureous" Frodo said. "Yes indeed" Gandalf said. "And I am sure not one person knows of my returning, not yet, ohh I can't wait to see the looks on their faces!" Frodo said.

"Yes yes, they will be so happy to see you, and very well blessed of your return, now Frodo, get some rest, we have a long time ahead of us" Gandalf said walking to another part of the ship. "Yes we do, and I must need rest" Frodo said laying his head back on Sandy. His eyes slowly drifted back to sleep, nothing now could awake him from the deep sleep he was in and all hopes that when he awakes, he will find himself in Middle Earth.