| Gifts From the Heart by Coriandra “That sounds just like Frodo,” Aragorn commented. “He never was one to burden anyone else with his problems. We were all glad when we got your letter saying he accepted Arwen's offer of her place on the ship. I have no doubt he found peace in Valinor.” He smiled with deep emotion at the Hobbits, and Legolas, Gimli and Faramir who had joined him for this special reunion. “It certainly is good to see all of you again. When I invited you to come to Gondor, I really hoped you all would, but I never expected it to be so soon. Especially after everything that had happened in the Shire while you were away.” “We had a quite a time, we did,” Sam told him. “But it didn't take long for us to put things right again. The Lady Galadriel's gift repaired most of the damage done to the trees and we had a year of plenty after that. The pipeweed crop was right good that year so Mr. Frodo gave Mr. Gandalf a new pipe and a big bag of pipeweed. Real nice bag too, he bought at the market, and a real special pipe too.” “But Sam, you married right after that and had a child,” Faramir pointed out. “Surely was hard for your wife and daughter to make such a long trip?” “I was a bit concerned about that,” Sam admitted, “but Rosie's a strong lass and she absolutely insisted we were going and she wouldn't be left behind. She certainly managed well.” “As well as any of us did on the Quest,” Merry told them. “In fact better, she never complained, unlike some people.” He looked over at Pippin, who shifted uncomfortably in his Hobbit-sized chair when Merry made that last statement. “Hobbits really are amazing creatures,” Legolas said, rescuing Pippin from further embarrassment. “My father was right,” Gimli agreed, “they possess courage and spirit equal to the greatest warriors of all times” The three Hobbits blushed scarlet at these unexpected compliments, and even though they insisted it was because of fine wine they were given, everyone knew better. |
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