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Chapter 9: The gap of Rohan and Edoras

The next morning, frodo slept a little longer then he would have liked to. He hadn't slept good in over a week, he missed his feather bed at bag end. Mystic was cheery, but Frodo could see a strain in her eyes. The power had started to effect her. They started walking early though, they wanted to reach the gap of Rohan by night fall. Mystic's shoulder was hurting so they couldn't walk to fast. The morning sky was clear blue, the grass was sprinkled with dew. This was great alternative to the dark skies and the bare ground in Mordor. Around noon, Mystic started to get week, so Frodo had to carry her, making them go twice as slow. It was pitch black by the time they reached the gate. A tall man was standing on the top of the wall and yelled down to them as Frodo helped mystic back to her feet.

" Who goes there?" he called. Frodo looked up. The voice was sort of familiar.

" We are 2 hobbits sent on a quest." he yelled back. Though it was dark, Frodo could see that the man's face was full of interest

" Speak your names and I may let you through." He said. Frodo wasn't sure if it was safe, but he had to get through

" I'm Frodo Baggins sir, and this is Mystic Erebor, she hails from Bree and I, from the Shire." He said.

" Frodo baggins, the ring bearer, of course I shall open the gates." He said. He stepped down from his perch and pulled the leaver. The gat swung open. As they walked through, the man appeared, climbing down the stairs.

" Hello Frodo, please come into our gatekeepers room, it's much warmer and your friend doesn't look too good." He said. He pointed to a small room with one window, kind of like a tollbooth but a bit bigger. He sat Mystic down on the sofa and gave her a blanket. The man was tall and sleek , with long brown hair and a surly expression.

" I am Eomer, my passed uncle was Theoden, you might be familiar with him or my sister, Eowyn." He said

" Meriadoc Brandybuck talks of Eowyn a lot." Frodo said.

" Well regardless, what quest are you going on, is it the rumor that half do Sauron has been destroyed?' He asked. Frodo nodded his head. Eomer looked horrified.

" We need to get to Edoras, We intend on staying there for a while, Mystic isn't doing that well." He said, looking over at mystic who was huddled with a blanket around her. Eomer looked enlightened

" Well I'm heading for Edoras tomorrow morning, I'll take you two on horseback, You can stay here tonight.' He said. Frodo thanked him and Eomer left to go back to his guard duty. Frodo tried to tell mystic here they where going the next day, but Mystic had fallen asleep. And in a matter of minutes, Frodo had fallen asleep, with his head resting on the sofa. His sleep was strong, which he much appreciated considering how tired he was. He dreamed little that nigh, he felt more calm, knowing what would come next.

The next morning at sunrise, Eomer awoke them.

" Time to go, here's some bread for breakfast, but hurry, we must get there by noon." He said. Mystic was doing better, she ate her bread heartily. Outside, Eomer had 2 horses, one chestnut brown and one salt and pepper gray. He had 2 little saddles on the horse called Beyofere . Mystic and Frodo took a little bit to get into there saddles, but after 5 minutes of slipping and sliding they set off. Eomer just said to follow him. The morning was not like the last one. It was still cool, but the skies where gray and the dew was a little heavy for comfort. Frodo led the horse right mostly. Mystic was terrified of horses and just held onto Frodo the whole time for dear life.

Noon came quick and before they knew wit they had passed through most of the Riddermark and could see the beautiful hill side city in the distance. Merry had bragged and bragged to Frodo about how amazing it was, but this was beyond his expectations. It was so beautiful it could have been a drawing in a story book. Eomer guided them up the beginning part of the hill, through the gate, and to a the stairway of a place, no doubt, where the king lived. Eomer passed the guards and opened the door.

" Welcome to my house." He said, with a smile.

" Your the king?" Frodo was astounded by Eomer's humility. Eomer nodded, and walked over to a large window, overlooking the city. Frodo and Mystic followed suit.

" I believe that a king is no more special then a normal human, all we do is guide the people of the land to make the right choices." He said, turning to them

" Now what may my city do to help you?" He asked.

" Let us stay here for a week, my companion is hurt, she needs rest.' Frodo said. Eomer nodded at a servant ho was standing ready.

" Ruby, take Mystic up to the tower room, don't worry, Frodo, we'll take good care of her." he said. As Mystic was escorted up to a room, Frodo explained to Eomer what he had actually set out to do. A tall lady with long blond curls joined them near the end of Frodo's explanation.

" That's horrible, Elrond and Gandalf sent you to do that again?" Eomer turned to her.

" Yes it is sad... oh Frodo, This is my sister, Eowyn." He said. She put out her hand and Frodo shook it. For a girl, she had a very strong grip.

" I've heard of you." she said to Frodo.

" And I, you, Merry Brandybuck talked of your warrior abilities." Frodo said. Eowyn turned pink.

" I'm faltered to know he'd speak of me that way." She replied. Eomer called on another of his servants.

" Well Frodo, I hope this period of rest will do you good, Cassie, take Frodo to the other tower room." he said. They where almost to the door when Eomer called after them.

" Frodo, will you and Mystic come and join us for dinner?' He asked. Frodo thanked him, he had begun to get quite hungry. Cassie took Frodo up to a high tower that had 3 rooms. He got the one on the far right. The room was very big and The sight of a fluffy feather bed almost brought Frodo to tears. He changed from his dirty regular clothes into the royal looking clothes he was given. Lucky there where scissors in the room, for the clothes where normal big persons size and much to big for him. Once he had made his alterations, he walked out of his room to find Mystic. She was in . She looked up at him and smiled.

" Mystic, you look very pretty." Frodo said. The words didn't seem to come out right but Mystic got the message.

" Thank you." She said blushing.

" Oh, I almost forgot, We've been invited to eat with Eomer." He said.

" Alright, you know I have worked up an appetite.' She said smiling. She stood up and took Frodo's hand and together they walked down the stairs. When they reached the bottom, Eyown was hurrying by.

" Oh, There you are, I'll show you the way to the banquet hall." She said. They followed her across the entry room and down a flight of stairs. They entered a large room with a magnificent dining room table full of food. The foods where exotically done, and the people! The people where like something out of a storybook, they had royal looking clothes on. When they noticed Frodo and Mystic, they grew silent. Eomer stood up from the head of the table.

" Lords and Ladies of Rohan, I present to you Mystic Erebor of Bree and Frodo Baggins, of the Shire." He said. There was an uproar of mumbling. When they walked more into the room, everyone wanted to shake there hands

" Excellent, the 2 of you..."

" I owe you both all my thanks..."

" What a brave girl..."

" I wish you two luck..."

It went on and on. By the time Eomer announced dinner was served, they had personally met everyone in the room. The food was delicious, considering they had been eating lembas bread and wild berries. By the time night had fallen and The feast was ending, Frodo and Mystic retired to there rooms feeling pleasantly full and drowsy.

" How's your shoulder, Mystic." he asked as they rounded the last bend of the tower. she laughed

" Barley feel it, like I had no shoulder!" she said with a burst of laughter. They stood in an awkward silence.

" Good night Frodo." She said. She leaned over and kissed him on the cheek. Once her door closed Frodo moved again. He retired to his room confused but happy and a little scared.

Though he was quite tired he laid awake, thinking. It was now clearer that Mystic might like him a little, that was fine for Frodo, in fact it was awesome, but the thought of him pushing someone he loved in instead of an acquaintance hurt him more then a dozen ring wraith stabs. He has worried but very happy, nah he was just confused.

The next morning they had no meetings, no appointments or counsels, so Frodo and Mystic decided to explore the city. Mystic had gotten up early, and with the help of Eyowyn, had made Frodo's all-time favorite lunch to pack, boiled mushrooms, rabbit, and hard brewed tea .

" I thought you'd be a bit hungry so I packed us lunch." She said. Frodo smiled

" Thank You so much, I've missed a good meal for along time." He said. They where sitting on the grave of Theodon's son,-------. Mystic smiled. she looked sown at the grave.

" Tis a shame such a man should die, you know I met him, 5 months before he died, 2 weeks before I came to the Shire, he was at Bree. I've never seen a man keep his liquor so well." She chewed for a moment.

" Frodo, I want you to be perfectly honest with me, OK." She said. Frodo's hear leapt, oh no.

" Why are we going on this trip," She asked " I've seen you Frodo, You pay no attention to my necklace like Sam said you did to that ring." She said. Frodo's heart was pounding wildly. He couldn't tell her, but what if he and her ran away, he wanted her for his own, his precious. No he couldn't do that. He gulped. Mystic was looking politely but forcefully curious.

" Well, I've got to tell you something, Mystic. When Gandalf came to the shire... uh... it was like... uh Bilbo was... Elrond told me... ring wraith... Mystic, I love you." He said. Mystic's eyes widened. Frodo instantly stood up.3333

" No No No No not right bad me no no, I have to go, I have to go now... I have to leave. I HAVE TO GO NOW." Frodo ran up the hill as fast as he could, leaving Mystic confused. He locked himself in his room for the rest of the day. People would knock on his door, but he wouldn't say a word and they'd leave. He didn't know what was worse, telling her he loved her or telling her he'd have to kill her. He laid on his bed, starring at the ceiling wondering. He couldn't remember falling asleep, but when he opened his eyes, his door was open and Mystic was sitting by him. When she noticed he was awake she gave a meek smile.

" Are you OK Frodo, you where screaming for the past hour in your sleep, I had to break the door to see if you where OK." She said. Frodo touched his face, it was dripping with cold sweat. She reached into a basin and took out a cool rag and put it on his forehead. She smiled down at him, her blue eyes glimmering in the moonlight that was porring through his window. Frodo sat up a little.

" Mystic, I'm sorry ." He said. Mystic's grin faltered a little, but it came back.

' It's alright, Romance and me never really work out, it was just a funny thing.' She said, though Frodo could tell she was a little disappointed.

" What where you dreaming about." she asked him. Frodo blinked, seeing in the back of his mind, red fire and a distant scream. He shuddered.

" It... I can't remember." He said. She sat there for a while, keeping the cloth on his head. He eventually, hours later fell into an uneasy sleep.

The next morning was sort of awkward for them. Frodo got dressed early, hoping that Mystic would still be asleep, but when he opened his door, she was asleep up against a wall in the hallway. It freaked him out so much that he awoke her. She looked up at him

" Oh! Hello." She said with a start. Frodo nodded, he wasn't sure what to say. Before he could walk down the tower, Cassie, the servant came up with 2 trays, their breakfast.

" Thank you.' Mystic said as Cassie set both the trays down on Mystic's table in her room. They sat eating in silence, but on occasion there eyes would meet and they'd quickly look down again.

" The king request our presence at 12, I think its stuff for our journey." Mystic said casually, still looking down at her stew.

" Oh, OK." Frodo responded. They both looked up and there eyes met. Frodo could see tear stains on her face.

" Mystic, I'm sorry I was so stupid yesterday." he said. She smiled.

" As I said, Its alright, only reason I was a bit upset is well, I thought it just might work out, but never mind that." She said.

" Well thank you for sitting with me last night." he said. She smiled.

" I couldn't have let you go on like that, It was the best thing to do, our you feeling any better?" She asked him. Frodo nodded his head. She was trying very hard to change the subject off the day before. They finished thee breakfast casually chatting and then headed downstairs. It was interesting being in the kings hall, because all sorts of people had to come and see him, from lords and ladies to peasants and beggars. When the twelve o'clock hour was almost upon them, they ran to the Kings chambers. Eomer has sitting at a desk./

" Oh good you here, follow me." He said. He went to his wall of bookshelves and tapped the utmost left one 3 times. It swung open.

" Come in." He said. They walked into a little room that was clearly a special room. It had jars and cans of all sorts of antidotes on one shelve, books and loose parchment on the other and at the end of the closet-room was a large hutch full of weapons. Eomer opened it up.

" To Miss Erebor," He pulled out a tiny sheaf with what looked like miniature sword. When he pulled it out, it grew to full size.

" This is the sword that Tar-Atanamir used in the second age of men to defend his people for Sauron, it is quite handy on long trips when you must pack lightly." He said, replacing the sword in its sheath and handing it to a wide eyed Mystic. Then he pulled out a bottle.

" This I give to you Frodo, I know that no sword can match this power. This is a hope serum made form the fire grass that is in the valley's of the west side of the sun. This will give you hope, it knows how to. If you need to kill something with it, it knows what to do, if you need to live, it knows what to do, if you need it to make you fire, it knows what to do. Use it sparingly young hobbit, much of it is no longer in existents, but you hold all of middle earths existents in the palm of your hand, I do not doubt you." He said. Frodo too the small bottle and put it in his pocket. They thanked Eomer and left.

The next week helped mystic and Frodo more then even they could understand. When The day approached for there dispatcher, they felt mostly like normal hobbits. The day of their departure, Eomer gave them 2 bags, they could hold many things, but stayed the same size and weight. After Mystic, who had become good friends with Eowyn, said goodbye, they exited out the back gate. When they where 20 paces away, Cassie came running.

" Mister Frodo wait!" She yelled running after them When she reached them she was so out of breath.

" You forgot this." She said, handing him the small bottle of Hope Serum.

" Thank you, you might have just saved our lives." Mystic said with a smile.

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