Disclamer: I do not own the characters, it's all J.R..R..Tolkien. What you don't recognize is mine.
It was a lovely day, one like Middle-Earth hadn't known for years. Much shadow had covered it for too long. The war of the Ring had finally ended two years ago, and everything was going back to normal ( or at least to something close to normal) for, lots of people had been killed, lots of families were broken apart. But, people were able to be happy again because they weren't scared anymore and all the dark and shadow that had taken over the beauty of the landscape of Middle-Earth was slowly retreating .
A wonderful white horse was galloping through the plains mounted by a figure dressed in white robes. It was Gandalf on Shadowfax, heading for Hobbiton.
At mid-day, they arrived in the joyful village full of hobbits laughing and eating (as hobbits usually do). Most of them didn't recognize him(for he was now white) but the kids ran over to see him, patting his horse and asking for fireworks. They accompanied him to Bag End where Gandalf seemed to have a particular errand.
Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin had gone out to the end of the village to eat lunch under a very large tree that Sam had planted with the magical soil that Lady Galadriel had given him. That tree had became their meeting place. They often went there to talk and remember their great adventure.
That day, Pippin was telling the others about his trip with Gandalf to Minas Tirith (again) «… and so I was kneeling down in front of Lord Denethor, like this ( he kneels down), offering him my service and Gandalf said : « Get up » and he hit me with his staaaaaaaaaaaaaaf ! Ouch ! » The others burst into laughter while Pippin turned around to face a very hilarious Gandalf.
While Pippin was telling his story, Gandalf had arrived behind him and had shushed the others who wanted to get up and greet him. Just as Pippin was saying how Gandalf had hit him, Gandalf had actually hit him !
When Pippin had recovered from his surprise, he said :
« Gandalf ! It's great to see you !»
« It's been a long time !» Sam added.
« Will you share our meal ? »
They ate together and Gandalf gave them news of Aragorn and his new born son, Eldarion, a pointy-eared human.
Later that evening, when the others had gone home and Frodo was alone with Gandalf at Bag End, Frodo asked:
- «What brings you here, Gandalf ? You look as if you have something else on your mind than a joyful visit »
- «I have come to speak with you. Your time is ending my dear boy. You have some wounds that time cannot mend, some hurts that went too deep. You have carried great evil Frodo, and it has claimed your life.»
Frodo stood there, stunned, rubbing his scar.
- «The elves have all passed into the West. There is but one ship left; it will carry Lord Elrond, Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn. They have offered Bilbo and you a place on this ship. I will be going too for my work is now ended. The ship will depart this earth to never come back. At the next full moon, be ready.»
.Should I continue ? Please review.