This is the last chapter of this story.

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Bingo began by telling Frodo about his time in Rivendell and becoming fast friends with Lida, the elven teenage girl who Frodo became friends with. He told his younger brother about missing him and wanting to make it up to him by figuring out the connection they shared.

In time, he brought up his flight from Rivendell to Eregion and his powers, powers he could hardly understand. He recalled the cave where he met the Woman in Red and the message she gave to him before he left Eregion.

"This connection we share – it's like that of a master and his apprentice, only I'm the master. It doesn't make sense, but seeing as I'm the eldest, this burden falls on my shoulders." Bingo said, concerned. He told Frodo, kindly, "I'm sorry I tried to kill you! I want to make it up to you now! I'll do whatever it takes to stop this connection from growing stronger. If we could find a way to break it, then maybe we'll be all right."

"You said this connection could kill us both," Frodo said.

"Unless we find a way to stop it, break it, or find a third way." Bingo paused. "You have to trust me. Our lives depend on it."

"Don't trust him, Mister Frodo!" Sam warned his friend. "He could be lying."

"He could lead us to our demise," Merry shrugged. "What choice do we have?" He gestured to Bingo, "We take your word for it. The last thing Pippin and I want is to lose our cousin."

"So, you believe me?" Bingo left out the part about the vision he saw in Galadriel's mirror. If he truly was to die, then he should do it with dignity. But to tell Frodo that would be devastating. For now, he would keep it to himself. He turned to Frodo now for support. "Frodo, I know this is hard. When I found out about this connection we share, it shocked me, too." He added, "For both our sakes, I hope you understand the danger we're in."

"There's something else, too, isn't there?" Frodo asked, seeing right through him. "Something you're not telling me." He asked, suspicious, "What else did you find in that cave?"

Rats! Frodo found him out!

"I saw a man in shadows, in a mirror. It has a twin in Lothlórien." Bingo said, regretful.

"And? What did you see?" Frodo asked, curious.

"I saw my fate. My destiny." Bingo looked down at his hands. Blue sparks emitted from the fingertips once more, disappearing a second later. "I'm going to die at the hands of the man in shadows. He had a sword. That sword changed into another weapon. I'm not sure which one, but I'm fairly certain he will kill me." He added, pleading, "Doppelgangers aren't meant to live a second time. The next time I die, I won't return! I don't know where my journey will take me." He said, spooked, "I don't know what to do!"

Frodo patted his shoulder. "There's nothing we can do." He said, sympathetic, "We will find a way to help you and to break this connection. No matter what it takes, I won't lose you again, my brother."

"Then we'll see this through until the end." Bingo said, "Together."

"Together."

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That's it! That's the end of the second part of The Second Child Trilogy! :)

I'd like to thank the following people for reading, reviewing, favoriting, and following this fanfic: Gracie Miserables and HeroLeagueClub. Also, thank you, everyone, for reading this story to the end. It is much appreciated. :)

I'll admit this has been the longest two months I've worked on a story, but it felt longer than it should have. Finally, we spent a little more time with Bingo Baggins, my IMC or Inspired Male Character. I look forward to the last part of this trilogy when the loose ends will tie up and we get to see whether or not Bingo makes it out of this alive. Same way with Frodo.

Thanks for reading. :) Cheers! :)

Aria Breuer