Jade sighed again for the up-teenth time. She was so bored of looking at the sky and the forest that was passing by slowly. Yes, unfortantly she was unable to convince Gandalf of letting her sit up front with him. But NO he said their was no room so she now was stuck sitting in the back of the cart with the fireworks. "Damn wizard. Damn cart. Damn the whole damn situation." Jade mumbled to herself as the cart passed by yet another pond.

Gandalf gave a small chuckle at Jade's comment. "If you are so bored then get up and walk alongside of the cart."

"Now why didn't I think of that…?" Jade pondered as she stood up to strech her legs.

THUMP

"Damn-it…."

"…….."

"Don't say a word Gandalf." Jade said with anger in her voice. She stood up from the ground and could feel the blush starting to form on her face from embaressment.

Gandalf hadsaid no word, but gave a almost silent whistle for the horse to begin moving again.

Jade dusted off her clothing and glared at the retreating wizard. She gave a small growl at him, then started moving her legs. A few minutes later she was walking beside Gandalf. "So...How have you been?"

"I've been good. The weather and all has also been good for the traveling so far."

"That's good to hear!"

As Gandalf and Jade were walking along the path, they could see ahead of them and could tell that they were nearing the Shire. A smile appeared on Jade's face as she could see many of the hobbit children were running around and playing with each other.

Gandalf look out of the corner of his eye and smiled as he saw Jade smiling at the children who were playing ahead of them. "Jade, sit on the back of the cart, and enjoy the view."

Jade did as she was told and slowed her walking so then in seconds she was walking behind the cart. In the next second she was on the back of the cart looking around the beautiful Shire. Jade was staring at the sky when she heard light but heavy footsteps come close to the cart on her left. She looked over and saw a male hobbit with a book in his hands. She smiled as she realized it was young Frodo Baggins.

"Your late..." Frodo said with his arms crossed over his chest.

Gandalf gaveFrodo a small glare,"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrivers precisley when he is needed."

Gandalf then looked at Frodo as Frodo also looked at Gandalf they then began to laugh. Jade just sat on the back of the cart thinking for a monment on what they were talking about and then she bursted out laughing. "Good one Gandalf! Hello Frodo Baggins!"

"I've missed you Gandalf!" Frodo said to Gandalf as he took a leap from the small hill and landed in Gandalf's arms. Frodo gave him a big hug then looked in the back of the cart and smiled as he saw Jade still trying to stifle her giggles. "It's good to see you too, Jade."

"You to nin mellon, you to." Jade said as she gave a nod of her head and a look that said 'will talk later.'