Okay, I tried to get this chapter up sooner but I failed (sorry guys….). But then again, it's been such an interesting week… You know how sometimes, when you go the doctor's you have to undress so he or she can examine you? Well, since I'm in Med.School I have to learn how to examine people as well (see where I'm going here?). Well, since we don't get to start off with patients we have to practice on each other, on members of both sexes. Fun, huh? It gets even better: we had to feel (they call it to palpate) the Arteria Femoralis, that's the artery that provides your upper leg with blood, and the only place to feel it is…guess…. in the groin area…..So with my luck it kind of figured I had to get stuck with some guy who disappointedly asked me if I was sure I had found it already after about thirty seconds (did he WANT my hand down there?) So, it was a pretty interesting week…yup, definitely interesting….

Once again, this is unbeta'd (I still don't know how to write that!) and the copy of LOTR I read is now in the city of Utrecht (that's Holland) 45 minutes away from where I live by train. But it's owner doesn't have room for me in his room (if I went to Utrecht, I'd have to sleep over). So there are some discrepancies between this and the real thing.

So as of course I'm writing this before I start the actual chapter, I warn you now: this might well be the last chapter. Yes, unfortunately, I'm approaching the end and that end will be in either this chapter or the next. I'll let you know when this one is finished.

Chapter Seven – The Legacy of Sauron

Frodo was seated at the kitchen table, waiting for Sam to add the last touches to supper so they could eat. Sam watched him watch Sam for a moment, the smile that had been on his face since sunrise still there, and Sam went back to work instantly to make this meal the best he had ever cooked.

While doing so, Sam thought about that morning. After Frodo had told him every thing about what had been kept secret for him all those years ago, his lover had been on the brink of a mental breakdown. Even now Sam's heart ached at how sorrowful and upset Frodo had been. So Sam had embraced him, had started kissing him to show him Sam still loved him.

Sam had planned on making love to Frodo gently but when both of them were naked on the bed, Sam on top of Frodo kissing him, Frodo's demeanour had changed. He had pushed Sam off of him, had turned around and while on his hands and knees he had begged Sam to take him hard.

Sam believed Frodo had wanted that to come to terms with his actions all those years ago, so he had done it. After that he had made sweet love to his Frodo, and ever since then that smile had been glued on his lover's face.

After their lovemaking they had packed some food and blanket into a basket and Frodo had taken Sam to his favourite place. It was a waterfall that fell into a lake, in the woods on the south part of the Tol. They had spread their blanket and eaten breakfast, and then they had spent the entire day on that blanket talking about the years they hadn't been together.

Just when the meal was ready, Bell came into the kitchen. 'Ada, is there room for one more at the table tonight?' Sam looked up. He had expected Bell to be fluent in Elvish, but he hadn't expected her to call Frodo father in it. 'You know there is always room for him at our table, my dear. Don't tell me you left him standing outside?' Bell nodded. 'Yes, I know but I thought that because tonight was so special to you…And I didn't know if it would be wise to invite people already. I thought it could get to crowded.'

She stole a glance at Sam, and he understood that she was referring to him. 'I made plenty of food and I don't mind meeting new people so whoever it is can just come in and join us.' Frodo and Bell both smiled at him, and Bell went ouside to call in the guest. When Sam saw who it was, he almost dropped the pan with the meal in it on the floor.

Their guest walked up to him and extended a hand. 'Good evening, Master Samwise. Let me introduce myself. My name is Hamfast Gamgee-Baggins.' If Sam hadn't put the pan on the table, he would've dropped it then. Aside from the fact that his first name was the same as Sam's father's, Hamfast also looked almost exactly like Sam!

After dinner the four of them had retreated into the living room, and while they were drinking tea Bell cleared her throat. 'There is something I need to tell you, Ada. It is about something I have no doubt you two have questions. But please, let me speak first. When I'm done, you can ask or tell me anything you want.' She looked at Frodo and he nodded in agreement.

'I think you two are wondering how it is that father got his youth back. But that is the key to what I have to tell you. I tried, but I couldn't restore his own youth. So I gave him mine. Each one of us, by simply coming to the Tol received it's Blessing, being the extension of our natural lives. But the two of you love each other so much, you need to be together. So I relinquished my Blessing to him, granting him the perpetual youth that was mine.' Sam was startled.

'What about you?' Bell smiled at him. 'I will grow old, like other hobbits, and eventually I will die. But not on the Blessed Isle. I leave for Middle-Earth in two days. With Ham.' Sam looked at the other hobbit. 'Do not worry, Master Samwise. Bell possesses one of the greatest powers of good that was long ago lost to Arda. But not only is she powerful in her own right. She is also wise though she is young, she is kind, beautiful and merciful. She is incredible, Master Samwise, and I will do all that is within my power to protect her and keep her safe. I will make her as happy as she makes me. The Maiar, my people, love the younger people though only seldom to the same extent as I love Bell. She is a treasure I will cherish.'

Just before Sam could say anything, Frodo looked at Bell. 'Do you remember all the things I've told you about Middle-Earth? All the friends I mentioned?' 'Yes, I remember every word. King Elessar and Queen Arwen, uncles Merry and Pippin, Gimli and Legolas. All of them.' 'Then you must visit them all, my dear. They will receive you with open arms, and you will see a Middle-Earth more beautiful than it was in my day. And I may not be as wise the Lord Elrond or wield Elven magic in the manner of the Lady Galadriel, but I still foresee that you and Hamfast will continue the Baggins line as the prestigious Gamgee-Bagginses of Elven Hall. Those are the only two things I have ever regretted: that the Baggins line should die with me, and thus no more Bagginses would ever live in Bag End.'

Frodo smiled and stood up. 'But the Gardeners are more than worthy to live my precious Bag End, and the Baggins line shall return to Middle-Earth. Now, when is the wedding?' Bell smiled. 'You know? Of course you know, indeed you are one of the Wise as the Lady always says. It is in two days, at the Havens. Gandalf will wed us, and Lord Elrond and Lady Galadriel shall bless us. After that, we will depart to Middle-Earth.'

Author's note: Okay, it took me another week since I started this to finish it. I just wasn't pleased with it, so I rewrote it like seven times. I like it now, but that might be just me….NEXT CHAPTER WILL BE THE LAST ONE, and I'll try to get it up a.s.a.p.

So, I know I've said this like a million times, but thanks to all the people who reviewed.

And I know I've said this even more, but please review.

T.B.C