Here is the newest chapter to this story! Yep I am keeping close to the book because I am using parts out of the book in my story because 1. The movie isn't nearly as good as the book 2. I can't remember all the things 3. I can't spell half the stuff! HOWEVER, I am changing the words around and tinkering with things! I didn't get that many reviews on this chapter so I'm guessing you all are waiting for the fellowship to form and our favorite character to show up, ne? Do you know which character I am referring to? Well for now that will be a secret but you will find out soon enough. Yes Serenity is going to be paired with someone and it is NOT going to be Gandalf, anyone evil, OR any of the Hobbits! And it's not going to be with someone who dies! So I've lowered your choices down a tid bit:smirks evilly: I can't wait till you find out who it will be! Oh the romance will not immediately take place. . there will be some love issues but no romance right off the bat. At least not that, (she looked into his eyes and new right away that he, INSERT NAME YOU THINK, was the one she was destined to be with. INSERT NAME, could only gaze into those magnificent orbs she called eyes and soon he found himself lost within their depths:movie film is cut and I appear in the white screen background: okay hold up and excuse me while I gag : gags: I am not doing that stuff. . . the only place you see "love at first sight" is in soap opera's like "passions" and "the bold and the beautiful" gah. . . not here in my story. . .speaking of story I guess I should get back ne? hehe!)


As soon as everyone's eyes opened there was a collective sound of gasps from the hundred and forty-four guests that had been assembled. Soon the flabbergasted hobbits shook themselves out of their stupor and began to talk. Everyone seemed to think that the joke was very bad in taste and that to forgive such a horrid prank there would need be more food and drink. Thus, the food and drink was passed around again for the guests to enjoy while everyone chatted over Bilbo's so called 'joke.'

Frodo and Serenity were the only ones present who said nothing of the latest new that would surely end up gossip for then next few weeks, if not longer. Both had enjoyed the joke, even though they had been in on it to begin with. Heck both of them had even helped in the planning.

Serenity's eyes were filled with mirth and if it wasn't for Frodo's stern look she would have busted out in a fit of giggles; however, she merely looked at the ground as she allowed her loose, long blonde hair to shield her face and hide her grin from the others.

Frodo was not one to scold because he too was fighting off the want to roll upon the ground in a fit of laughter. This trick was good and was no doubt to be the talk of the town for a good long while, but something began to unnerve Frodo as he thought of what was to come after this prank. 'I'll miss him!' was the only thought as he heard a few giggles escape Serenity's bent over form.


The invisible Bilbo Baggins was making his way back to his home. Waiting for just a moment, he listened to the commotion back at the party with a heavy heart. It was time to leave this town and his . . . . . precious ring. With one last look, he strode into the house and began taking off his ring and party clothes. As soon as he removed the ring he became visible again before he slipped the ring inside his pocket. Bilbo hurriedly rushed as he slipped on some very worn and tattered garments. He then fastened about his waist a worn looking leather belt, and on it hung a short sword sheathed in a beaten and battered black leather scabbard. Walking to a nearby drawer Bilbo produced a key in which he unlocked the draw and opened it. Immediately the smell of mothballs invaded his nostrils as he gently pulled out a cloak and hood. The hand of time that they were so patched and weather stained that you couldn't even tell what their original color was had worn these things. Yet Bilbo had locked them away as if they were something precious and valuable to him. Throwing on the garments, they seemed to engulf his frame. Walking into his study he pulled out several old cloths, a leather-bound manuscript, and a bulky envelope. He shoved the book and bundle into a heavy sack that had already had some things packed into it. Bilbo then turned his attention onto the envelope in his hand. Flicking it open with his thumb, he reached down into his pocket with his other hand and produced a golden ring.

The ring that he had been fingering throughout his speech, the magical ring that he had kept secret for many a years. The very ring that turned him invisible so that he may slip away from Hobbiton and never be seen there again. Letting his finger slip into the chain that held the ring, he silently slipped the ring and chain into the envelope. Bilbo took one last look at his ring before he sealed the envelope, and addressed it to his nephew, Frodo. At the beginning he considered leaving it to Serenity since most of his other possessions would be going to Frodo, but after some thinking and guidance from Gandalf he thought otherwise. She was to naive to handle the ring and besides she never wore any jewelry other then that necklace around her neck. That she even refuse to take off so he doubted she would change her mind to remove it for this little ring. Sighing down at the envelope, Bilbo sat the letter on the mantelpiece; however, he couldn't leave it there. Looking about quickly, Bilbo picked back up the envelope and slipped it into his pocket.

As soon as he pulled his hand from his pocket the door burst open to show the moon light silhouetting a familiar form. Bilbo turned and jumped slightly at the surprise, one of his hobbit hands fell across his chest above his rapidly beating heart.

"H-hullo, dear friend!" said Bilbo. "I wondered if you would turn up; however, I didn't think you would make such a startling entrance."

A light sparkle was seen in his momentarily before it was replaced with a grave and serious look. His eyes swept over Bilbo's form quickly, "I am glad to find you visible," he said while taking a seat in a near-by chair, "I was hoping to catch you and have a few final words with you. I take it that you feel everything has gone according to your plans and without fault."

"I do," said Bilbo with an anxious look about his face. "Though that flash you made was surprising: it startled me to the point I nearly jumped out of my own skin. I take it that you enjoyed your little addition."

"Yes indeed. You have kept the ring secret all these years, and so it seemed only fitting for me to give your guests reason to your disappearance."

"True and yet you spoiled the joke. You are interfering to much you old busybody," Bilbo laughed out, "but I had expected you to do something of the sorts and I expect you know best. That is why I will say nothing more of that matter."

"I do, at times-when I know anything; however, this whole affair has left me unsure. The time for the final point has come. You have had your joke, while alarming and offending most of your guests in the process, not to mention giving the shire folk something to talk about for a good while. The talk of this night will go on for nine days maybe even ninety-nine. Do you plan on going any further?" Gandalf questioned the hobbit.

"Yes, I plan on doing so. I am in need of a holiday, a very long holiday at that, as I have told you many a time before. Maybe even a permanent holiday: I don't plan on returning. Truthfully, I don't plan to, and so I have made all the necessary arrangements." Bilbo said as he lifted the weight off of one of his feet, "I am old, Gandalf, very old. Yet I do not look it, many say I look only a few years above Frodo, but yet I feel in my heart that my time is steadily running out. They call me Well-preserved!" Bilbo said that last sentence with a humph in his voice. "Well-preserved indeed! I need a change, and I am going to get one! I plan on going to see the mountains and hope to find somewhere I can rest. Maybe, just maybe, I will find someplace to finish my book."

Gandalf took that moment to laugh at his hobbit friend, "No one will read the book!"

"Oh they may in the years to come! I have let Frodo and Serenity read some of it already, or at least. . as much as I have written. You'll keep an eye on them wont you?"

"Of course I shall. I'll even keep two eyes on them!" Gandalf said as he thought back to the two youngsters.

"They would come with me if I asked them. I know because they have already volunteered; however, it is best if they reside here. I have everything here that will keep them safe and comfortable. I am leaving everything to them, except for a few odd things here and there. I hope they shall be happy." Bilbo said as he stood back to full height.

"Everything! Including the ring?" Gandalf questioned as he eyed the hobbit.

"Well, er, yes, I suppose I have," Bilbo stammered as he pretended to look about to make sure he forgot not a thing.

"Where is it?" Gandalf questioned as he rose from his seat.

"In an envelope if you must know!" was the impatient reply, "I put it there on the mante- well no actually it is here in my pocket . . . isn't that odd." Bilbo said as he produced the said envelope and at that time his eyes took on a selfish gleam. "Yet, Why shouldn't I keep it?"

Gandalf's gaze hardened at the hobbit, and in a quiet and yet demanding voice he replied, "I think you shall leave it behind. Don't you?"

Bilbo's gaze never left the envelope as his thumb rubbed over the place where the ring bulged out, "I don't like parting with it"

"You wont need it anymore, Bilbo!" Gandalf said as he approached the hobbit.

"What business is it of yours to what I do with it? I found it! It belongs to me! It's my precious!" Bilbo said as he clasped the object in his hands.

Gandalf's eyes narrowed at that last word, "It has been called that before but not by you!"

"I call it that now. Even if Gollum said the same once! It's mine now not his and I shall keep it!" Bilbo said as he retreated.

"You make it clearer with every word you say! The ring has too much of a hold on you! You shall leave it here with Frodo and go on with your adventures WITHOUT the ring with you!" Gandalf said with a powerful air in his voice.

"You want it don't you! Why didn't you just say so! You've been after it all along!" Bilbo said as he tried to hide the ring. "You shall not have it! It belongs to ME!"

Gandalf's form advanced on Bilbo and suddenly as the shadows in the house gathered about his form like a tidal wave, "If you do not stop I shall grow angry and then you shall see Gandalf the Grey uncloaked!"

"I am sorry! I-your right! That was what the party was about and so I shall do as I had planned all along" Bilbo said as he reluctantly placed it upon the mantel piece. "Well that's that!" he said as he gathered up his things and headed out the door with three dwarves as his companions.

The only thing that could be heard from him as he walked along was him saying how much fun it was to travel with the dwarves again.

"Good-bye for now Bilbo! Take care of yourself!" Gandalf said with a saddened air about him. As he stood there Gandalf could of sworn he heard the hobbit singing his favorite old tune:

The Road goes ever on and on

Down from the door where it began.

Now far ahead the Road has gone,

And I must follow, if I can,

Pursuing it with eager feet,

Until it joins some larger way

Where many paths and errands meet.

And whither then? I cannot say!


Frodo and Serenity made their way back to the house soon afterwards to find Gandalf sitting in a chair in the far corner of the room.

"Has he gone?" Frodo asked the question that had been playing in his and Serenity's mind.

"He has!" answered Gandalf.

"I was in high hopes that it was only a joke, but now I see where I was wrong. I shall miss dear uncle Bilbo dearly!" Serenity said as she stared around the room sadly. Memories flooding her mind of the good times she had with her dear uncle. "I only wish I could have said good-bye!"

"As do I!" Frodo added.

"I think he preferred to head off silently and quickly in the end, but don't be troubled!" Gandalf said encouragingly to the two. "He'll be all right. He has left you gifts to help you through!" Gandalf said while pointing to a door that lead to another room. "Go and sort through it, Serenity, while I have a word with Frodo!"

Serenity's eyed shined with curiosity at what Gandalf had to say to Frodo that she could not say in front of her, but she knew that Gandalf was wise in his ways, "Yes, Gandalf!" she said as she walked into the room earlier mentioned and shut the door; however, she leaned an inquisitive ear against the door and strained to hear what was happening. 'Curiosity killed the Cat!' her conscience lectured but Serenity shook off the thought.

"Frodo, Bilbo left a very important packet for you! It is laying atop the mantel piece!" Gandalf said as his eyes turned toward the said object.

Frodo followed Gandalf's gaze until his own landed upon the envelope. He slowly walked to the mantel piece, picked up the envelope, and inspected it while never opening it.

"His will and several other documents are in there as well as-"

"THE RING!" Frodo said in amazement as he pulled out the said ring by its chain. "He has left me this!"

Gandalf nodded his head lightly, "Yes! His prized golden ring! It may and it may not be of use to you but we shall see in the future! Now I am going to bed! I shall see you in the morning." With that said Gandalf walked off toward his chambers before all the havoc started.


Frodo was now master of Bag End, which left him obliged to seeing each and every guest off that afternoon. As well as seeing that every object was given to the correct person stated to in the will and or on the labels.

Serenity giggled at the tiresome look Frodo had after having to fight off a mob of hobbits who tried to make off with the wrong things. Labels were flying ever which way as each hobbit argued about who deserved what and how that they deserved it more so. Serenity merely sat back and enjoyed the little show. Even though many a gifts were being handed out, there was still plenty left for Frodo and Serenity.

Things started to grow more hectic as time passed. For a false rumor had been spread that everything in the household was being given out freely, leaving poor Frodo and Serenity to fight off the hobbits for what was theirs. Several things were broken and several fights broke out. Finally the commotion had ended but it left a big mess and two tired figures in its wake. Even though Gandalf had left and several days had passed, still hobbits from all around came to collect what was, 'rightfully theirs.' Frodo and Serenity eventually closed up 'shop' permanently and settled down to relax.

There suddenly came a knock that had the two people frozen in there spots. With a quick glance at one another, they decided to ignore the knocking; however, the knocking persisted.

"Frodo, if you don't let me in then I shall be forced to blow down this door this instance!" came Gandalf's voice from within.

Frodo spit out the tea he had been drinking accidentally and causing it to go all over Serenity's form. Frodo sprinted hurriedly to the door without even noticing Serenity's disgustingly soaked form.

"Come in! Come in! I thought you were one of my pesky relatives come to throw more foul words my way!" Frodo said as he let his wizard friend enter.

Gandalf took a step inside only to be greeted with the tea-soaked form of Serenity. She stood from her chair with her arms across her chest, her bangs matted against her face, and a huffed up feature. "Serenity . . . you are looking . . . . rather . . . . um. . . . flushed!" Gandalf said as he restrained his laughter that threatened to billow out at her sight. Indeed she had a face flushed with anger.

Frodo then noticed what he had accidentally done and hid behind Gandalf, "Sorry Serenity, it was an accident!"

Serenity took a deep breath before nodding in understanding, "I forgive you this time, dear brother!" Serenity said as she stormed off to clean up.

"I suppose that was a good coincidence for I have come to speak with you on very important matters!" Gandalf said as he made his visit to the point.

"What is wrong Gandalf?" Frodo inquired as he pulled up a different seat for Gandalf to rest in.

"What do you know about the ring already?" Gandalf questioned in a low voice.

"Only what Bilbo told me and he told me only of how he found it!" Frodo answered in all honesty.

Serenity had finished changing clothes and washing her face from the embarrassing happenings. She wanted to hurry so that she may talk with Gandalf. His visits had become scarce since her uncle dissapearance and so it was nice to see him again.

Serenity was just about to open the door back to where she had left Frodo and Gandalf when she heard the serious conversation and decided to eavesdrop once more on their conversation.

"I have begun to wonder about Bilbo's old ring. Take my advice, Frodo, use it seldom and keep its secret hidden well!" Gandalf said in warning.

"I do not understand! What are you so afraid of?" Frodo asked as he leaned forward in his seat as if a closer look would unlock the untold secrets Gandalf knew.

"I am not quite sure myself! I have to go for now so this is good-bye! I may be away for a good while; but I'll come and see you and Serenity now and then. Keep an eye out for me because I shall slip in quietly. I must for you see there is a rumor that the three of us know where Bilbo hid his treasures and that we are planning to steal them!" Gandalf said as he made way to leave.

"But I thought you would be staying a week! I was looking forward to your help and Serenity wanted to question you about some things she finds fit only to speak with you about!" Frodo said that last bit with a hint of jealousy.

This intrigued Gandalf but he had no time to stay back. He had to find out more about that ring and soon, "I know and I am sorry! Take care of yourself and Serenity. Look out for me, especially at unlikely times! Good-Bye!" Gandalf said as he made his way out.

Just then Serenity reentered the room with a clean appearance but Frodo's eyes stayed glued on the wizard's back till he vanished, 'He looked as if he was carrying a great weight upon his shoulders. He looked bent and worried. Not like the Gandalf I am used to seeing!'


There you go Chapter three! It's getting closer to the fellowship time! YAY! Anyway Sackville remark in the reviews about it's spelling. Well it's correct I checked because I want my story to go right. Baggins is a last name that is singular not pl. even though it looks it. Sackville-Baggins would refer to only one Baggins and so Sackville-Bagginses is the correct way to spell it, if you don't believe me check near the party scene right before it talks of Bilbo leaving. I have the book that I rented from the library in front of me. I'm not trying to be rude I'm just saying. And I appreciate the person who brought it up. I like to have my mistakes told so I can fix them and prevent further. . well I have to go TTYL.