My eyes flung open and I sat up in my bed. It was a dream. Frodo wasn't really back.

I rested my head in my hands and wiped the sweat off of my forehead. He wasn't back.

The dawn was quickly approaching. I sighed and got ready to go to work.

I met Rose halfway and we walked to the tavern together. We were cleaning the dishes from the previous night together as we talked.

"I had another dream last night," I said.

"What happened?" she asked.

"The same thing as every time. I was cleaning his house, and when I got to his room, he was in his bed. He turned over, whispered my name and I woke up." I sighed. "Do you ever dream about Sam returning?"

She shook her head. "No. I wish I

did. But we never talked so what exactly would there be to dream about?"

I nodded. "I suppose you're right."

"Galpsi!" My boss called. I rolled my eyes and turned to him.

"Yes, Cheldric?" I asked in annoyance.

"A new order just came in. Come along and unpack it."

I rolled my eyes.

"I'll be right back," I said to Rose.

I walked outside into the sunny day and picked up the crates that were around the back. I had some difficulty picking them up at first, but eventually stacked them on top of each other and held them in my arms.

"You look like you could need some assistance."

I groaned.

"Get lost, Ebbo," I said.

His impish face appeared from over the crates.

"Awe, now where's the fun in that?" he asked. He tried grabbing the crates from me. "Com'mon now, let me have 'em."

I pulled them away from him. "I said no. Now go away!"

He rolled his eyes. "Oh, Fara. What's it gonna take?"

"I'm not going to marry you, Ebbo, got it?" I scoffed.

"Well if I can't persuade you into liking me then I guess I'll have to force you."

He knocked the crates out of my arms and they tumbled and broke onto the ground.

"Hey!" I shouted. He pushed me against the wall. I struggled but it was no use. He was 4 feet tall, and the tallest Hobbit in the entire Shire.

"You are going to marry me," he stated. "Frodo isn't coming back."

I struggled more. "I made a promise!" I shouted.

"Well then break it."

He moved in to force a kiss on my lips. I turned my head sideways and shut my eyes tightly.

"Hey, what's going on here?" A familiar voice asked. I opened my eyes again. Walking along the road was four hobbits. My eyes widened.

"It cannot be..."