Chapter 12: The Last Goodbye

Sam and Saharah carried Frodo carefully back to Bag End and put him in his bedroom under the covers of his bed. Sam went back home at a run to get back to Rosie who was immensely worried about Frodo. He awoke after two hours and had no idea what had happened. He searched for Saharah's hand. Saharah slightly shivered as Frodo's hand was as cold as ice.

Meanwhile out in the kitchen of Bag End Gandalf and Aragorn were talking quietly. 'Gandalf today is the sixth of October, isn't it?'

'Yes, I believe so.' Gandalf had a look of horror on his face. This was the two year anniversary of Frodo being stabbed on Weathertop.

'Will he die today?'

'The odds are against us, Aragorn. And if he does, there is nothing you or I can do to stop it.'

They noticed Saharah standing at the doorway.

'Frodo is going to die?' She had a look of shock horror on her face.

'Saharah, sit down. We need to talk to you. Frodo has told you of his journey to Mordor, I presume?'

'Little bits. What does this have to do with anything?'

Aragorn and Gandalf filled Saharah in about the Witch King and about Frodo being stabbed by the Morgul Blade. This was all too much for Saharah and she broke down crying. She was going to lose the two men closest to her in her life in the space of less than a month. Who could cope with that? But she knew she had to be strong for Frodo. He wouldn't want her crying. He would want her to go on with her life. She went back into Frodo's bedroom and laid down next to him and fell asleep.

She awoke not very long after to hear Frodo heaving for breathe. 'Frodo, get back in bed! Gandalf, get in here quick!' She helped Frodo back into bed and Gandalf and Aragorn came rushing into Frodo's bedroom. Gandalf ordered Aragorn and Saharah out of the room while he figured out what was going to happen in the last hours of the day.

There came a knocking at the door. It was Sam. He was worried sick. He hadn't seen his master since he collapsed the day before. Saharah made him a cup of tea and told Sam of the terrible news of Frodo that couldn't be prevented. Sam started to cry and Saharah comforted him. They sat hugging and crying for a good hour and a half when Gandalf slowly walked back into the kitchen.

'I need all of you to pay attention. It is a heavily sad thing that I am about to say. I have done my calculations and on my account Frodo isn't going to live anymore than a few hours. Please say your goodbyes and make them worth it.

They all took their turns to see Frodo. Saharah was last and she walked into the bedroom slowly and her eyes were filled with tears.

'I remember the first time we met. I was slightly drunk and absolutely taken by your eyes. We became friends quite quickly.' She started to cry and it woke Frodo up slightly. 'Sah, please…don't cry. You have much to live for.' He used all his strength to get up and kiss her one last time. She held his hand until that terrible time came when Frodo Baggins would cease to exist. All went silent. Saharah started to lightly shake Frodo. 'Frodo? Frodo, no please wake up.' She started to cry really hard. Sam came in and realized that Frodo was gone. 'Come, Sah.' He took her hand and led her (reluctantly) out of Frodo's bedroom. Saharah went back to her own room and Bag End and wept into her pillow.

Merry and Pippin were told and came over to Bag End to say goodbye to there dearly loved cousin. Sam, Merry and Pippin took Saharah for a walk while Gandalf and Aragorn organized when a memorial should be held and where. They came to the conclusion that it should be in Frodo's favourite field and it should be held in three days. That gives everyone enough time to get the majority of grief out.

Merry and Pippin stayed at Bag End until the Funeral. All was in quiet in Bag End for many days. It was rare to see Saharah. She spent most of her time in her room. The only time they saw her was for meals. Sam tried his best to keep her company but was shut out a lot of the time. He spent most of his time at Bag End, tending to the garden and such when he wasn't needed back at home. Jason was a happily growing baby. He didn't have much to cry about. Rosie tried her best to keep him happy. It was hard though with the loss of such a friend. Merry and Pippin spent their time together by going for walks to Frodo's favourite places. At the Green Dragon there was a banner saying: 'Frodo Baggins. May He Rest In Peace. Underneath was a big picture of Frodo, smiling. There wasn't much laughter in the Dragon anymore. The whole Shire had felt the huge blow from losing Frodo.

The day came of the Funeral. Everybody got dressed in black. All of Bag End silently walked out onto the road and joined Rosie, Sam and Jason. Jason seemed to realize that something sad was happening because he had a sad look on his face. It felt like a long walk to the field that was later named The Frodo Baggins field.

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