A/N: Sequal to Protect Me.

~Always~

I know you’ve always thought t’was your job to take care of me, Mr. Frodo, but I’ve always known, you was put here for me to watch over. And I’ve done a right fine job so far, seems to me. Till now. I’m tryin’ as best I can, but there are forces at work here in this dark place I can’t see, and they’re gettin’ at you, and I can’t stop them. I can see it when you look at me, your eyes apologizin’ for whatever you think you’ve done wrong. Tisn’t your fault, me dear. Ever since Mum died, you’ve been able to help me feel better, kept me happy, but now I can see there’s naught left of you to help me. It’s my turn now, my dear. I must try to keep this darkness at bay, though I know it’s probably hopeless. If I give up now, you’ll never make it, and I can’t do that to you. I am sorry I can’t help more.

~Finis~