The Last Homely House; Imladris, home of the Elves
Many things have happened. Too strange and numerous to tell of all here. But I shall do my best. For maybe one day those after us shall speak of our deeds, and here shall lie a record of them. It's going to be a long journey yet. Hopefully I live long enough to tell my kids of our great quest.
It all started with Bilbo. My father before me was his gardener. When the old Gaffer got too old to garden, it passed to me. Old Bilbo taught me my letters, mighty proud of them I am, and told me many stories. Stories of his adventures, of Middle Earth, of the happenings of Elves. Elves. Long have I desired to look upon their fair faces. And finally I have. Thanks to Bilbo and now Frodo.
Bilbo was a good man. Very kindly and benevolent. I remember fondly many a good party he held. I've long been a part of his life, but that last party made me a part of his adventures.
We, being Merry, Pippin, and I, knew something was afoot with Frodo. He got anxious. Like he wanted to leave, to wander. Long nights he would spend walking beneath the stars. We decided to find out what he was a' thinking. I became the collector of information, being that I was by or in his house most days.
For a while nothing happened, he just became more restless, Mr. Frodo. Then Gandalf came, and they talked, and I could tell Frodo was planning to leave. When I did not know yet, but leave he would. Gandalf was gone for quite some time. When he came back he and Mr. Frodo had a long discussion on the Ring. It chilled me to the bone. How could something be that powerful? I couldn't imagine that Shadow reaching the Shire, but already whispers and strange happenings had been occurring. Gandalf caught me listening to them. I was mighty scared. Who knows what that wizard would do to me? But all that happened was it being decided I should accompany Frodo.
I had long since decided Merry, Pippin, and I would be coming with Mr. Frodo. I've been telling them everything I know, and then I relayed what I had heard of the Ring. We were all scared. It was a powerful thing, not to be trifled with. Though we all stood by our Mr. Frodo, we wouldn't let him go into danger alone.
When Frodo found out about this plan of ours, he was grateful I think, after the initial shock wore off. He didn't want us in danger, but we would follow him tell the adventure was over. Many leagues we traveled. And Elves! We saw the Elves! We met with a travelling group in the forest one day. That day shall be prominent in my memory for many years to come. They're a beautiful people, Elves. Their voices are fair and wine sweet. Far into the night we sang and talked. Gildor told me to stick with Frodo, and stay with him I shall. That is my duty now.
Many more dangers we encountered. I was a bit suspicious of that Strider at first, but he led us to Rivendell! To the House of Elrond! The Elves are amazing, and shall never cease to awe me. Their songs lull one and weave through the air, weaving out of gold and silver and jewels. But enough of that, we are embarking on another adventure!
Bilbo and Frodo were invited to a council, but I snuck in. Thinking to separate me from Frodo, hah! I told them no sir, I'm going with Mr. Frodo. Merry and Pippin insisted on coming as well. Now here we are, waiting for the messengers to arrive with the rest of our company.
I don't rightly know what I feel of our journey. I'm excited, in a sense. But it'll be dangerous. We probably won't return. The road will be hard, and Sauron's servants will be after us. I would've liked to stay a while longer with the elves. We'll probably be here for a few months yet, we won't be leaving until winter. My heart yearns also for the Shire. I didn't crave adventure like Mr. Frodo, I only followed my duty to him. I had thought that duty was over now. It would've been nice to settle back in the Shire again. But Mr. Frodo heads for danger, so into danger I shall follow.
AN: Ok first of all I don't really know how to work this site, so sorry if this comes out screwed up. The second thing is that I'm not very serious about this piece. To be quite honest all of the stories I have posted as of right now are only there so that I can eventually be a Beta reader. That being said, I did join this site to post fictional stories that I care about, but I've had a lot going on and I've found it hard to. So sorry, this story probably sucks, but I'm just posting it so that I can Beta, I may post something actual at some point though. Sorry for the long AN, just wanted to let you all know that.