In this, Frodo is feeling how much he's changed. This takes place the day before King Aragorn/Elessar's coronation. Some of you who've read my other things, will notice the subtle tribute to Celandine.
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*footsteps* “Frodo?”
“Strider-er, King Elessar! You startled me.”
“Forgive me.”
“It’s all right. How are you?”
“Quite well. Frodo….Do you miss your home?’
*silence*
“Frodo?”
*softly* “Yes.”
“You’re did this for them, y’know. All the ones back in your country.”
*softly* “I know. I just wish I didn’t have to lose them in the process.”
“What do you mean?”
“Its just…the Shire won’t seem the same, after all this.”
“Do you think it will change?”
“No. It’s me. I’ve changed. Not just in appearance either. I’m afraid I’ve changed so much, that home won’t seem like home anymore. Too much has happened.”
“Have you talked to Sam about this?”
*smile* “Sam….no. He hasn’t changed like I have. He’s so happy about going home. I don’t want to spoil that.”
“Are you going home with him?”
“Of course! I need to get everything in order, and see how everyone is doing. Fatty Bolger, Esmerelda and Saradoc Brandybuck, Paladin and Eglantine Took, Celandine and Matthais Brandybuck…..But still…. I wonder how long it will last…”*yawn*
“Try to sleep. My crowning is tomorrow and I can’t keep my guest of honor up all night talking.”
*smile* “Good night, sir.” *yawns*
*smile* *softly* “Good night….sir.”