“Yes you can, my dear.”

“I won’t. I was hurt – I am hurt. And I’m afraid…”

“You are the bravest lad, Frodo. You might feel afraid but you’ll keep going.”

“N-n-not this time. Those Ringwraiths will still go in pursuit of me. Boromir just mentioned something about the deathly fumes. And – and…”

“You won’t be alone, Frodo. We’ll all be always by your side.”

“… you will?”

“Certainly, my lad. We will hold you close at wintry nights, lighten you up when things get dreary, wipe your tears when the burden gets heavy.”

“They all need you, Frodo. Only you can do this. The task has been appointed to you since the very beginning.”

“I--”

“Do you have the heart to see this rupture amongst the alliance? Do you have the heart to see Middle Earth bow under the dark power?”

“Do you have the heart to see the Shire destroyed?”

“I don't.”

...

“I will do this, Mama, Papa.”

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