A Book of Stories

by Aria Breuer

Frodo Baggins, while staying in the Woodland Realm, finds himself unable to leave, thanks to Thranduil. Will he find a way to escape or is there more at work? One of the first stories told in this 30 drabble challenge, complete with my own set of prompts. Sequel to 'One Hundred Tales to Weave'.

30. Tavern

This is the last drabble for this challenge. Inspiration for this drabble comes from the ABC television show, "Once Upon a Time". Enjoy. :)

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25.) Tavern

Story: Celebration!

Word Count: 195

The tavern was alive with activity. It wasn't called the Prancing Pony for nothing! No, this was the right time when the Elven-lord Thranduil entered the inn, looking for company and for his son, Legolas. It was a shame that his son didn't show up. Odd! Where did he go?

"Thranduil!" Frodo approached the Elven-lord, pulling him into the crowd. "You've got to see this! It is awesome!"

There was Merry and Pippin, skipping and dancing on the tables, enjoying their songs and tall tales. Oh, it was a joyous time for the hobbits, especially when Frodo brought Thranduil over to his table, where Sam sat with his beloved Rosie Cotton, talking about simple things, like gardening, for instance. Sam loved his garden! Yes, it couldn't have been a better evening to spend time with friends!

"A toast to a well-deserved end!" Frodo said, holding up his mug.

"I would hardly call it that," Thranduil said, stunning the hobbit.

"Why not?" Frodo asked, confused.

"It's a happy beginning, one that will never die," Thranduil said, asking the waiter for a drink.

Frodo smiled, glad that things turned out all right in the end.

The End.

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We're done with this drabble challenge! :)

Thanks goes to the following people who reviewed this fanfic: Jaya Avendel and megSUPERFAN. Thanks goes to the following people who favorited and followed this story: J.R.R. Not-Tolkien. Thanks everyone for taking time out of your busy schedules to read this fanfic until the end. It is much appreciated. :)

Now that this drabble challenge is done, I won't be working on any more drabble challenges for a while. I'm worn out from working on two drabble challenges in a row. Plus, I need to catch up on my other stories, give them the attention they deserve. :) So, I'm sorry, but this needed to be said. I hope everyone understands. :)

Thanks for reading. :) I'll see everyone in the next story. Bye! :)

Aria Breuer