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Title: "The picture"
Pairing: Bilbo/Frodo
Rating: PG
These days I remember our first night at Bag End.
He felt so lonely, my little boy. He cried a lot and it took me quite a time to calm him.
I took him into my arms and we sat down on a chair in the kitchen.
Suddenly his eyes got locked on a picture (you know, the one above the chimney.).
“Uncle, may I ask you something?”
“Of course, Frodo. Ask whatever you want!”
“Who is that on the picture?” He was distracted and a little restless (I should learn he’s like that all day long).
“This is my good old friend Gandalf the grey, Frodo.” He looked puzzled.
“Gandalf? What a funny name…”
“He’s a wizard!” His eyes grew bigger and he whispered in awe “A wizard…”
I took the picture to put it on the table. After a little while he touched it carefully with his little hands.
“Where does he come from, Bilbo? How old is he? He has many wrinkles – I’m sure he is almost as old as you…” This makes me chuckle… “Look at his eyes… they are so … so… mysterious and it seems he’s looking straight into my eyes. He looks so grumpy but … kindly, too…”
“From where he comes and how old he is – nobody knows… But you are right, he’s a very good friend and very friendly… sometimes…”
He took the picture into his hands and stared at it. “Friendly… only sometimes? So I will have to be careful or he will turn me into … an ugly toad.”
This made me laughing out loud.
“Does he come often, Uncle…” I was frowing, hmmm… “It’s been quite a while, it’s indeed a very long time we met.” This hasn’t changed. I wonder where you are, my friend.
“You can get the picture if you want, Frodo…” There it was for the first time at Bag End - this radiant smile… “Oh Uncle! Thank you, Bilbo! It’s my own then?” This made me laugh again. He hugged me tight – as tight as a little hobbit could do!
Then he looked at me mischievously (he’s a Baggins!) “Uncle?”
“Yes, Frodo.”
“I think I like you very much!”
And he hugged me again.
“So I’ll tell you a little story …”
He snuggled closer, shut his eyes and curled up small …
And a little time later he almost felt asleep he whispered (still holding the picture in one hand and one of hands in his other hand)…
“Good night, Uncle Bilbo. Good night, Mr. Gandalf. I think I’ll like you … nearly as much as Bilbo…and I can tell you, I love my uncle more than mushroom soup!”
It was a good decision to take him with me.
He’s a good boy, my heir, the future master of Bag End.
It wasn’t the last time I went to bed with a smile.
Love shines always upon the bed of my boy, it is in the air and it is the light of our hearts. This little hobbit fills my world with melodies – he changes worthless things to joy.
I'm supernervous, there was not time to give it to my beta, so all mistakes are mine.
I hope it works a little and there are not too many mistakes (as I said, mistakes are mine and mine alone).
Lots of love and have a beautiful Sunday for all of you!
Julchen
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Date: 2008-09-21 12:03 pm (UTC)From:Have a great Sunday!
Love,
Julchen
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Date: 2008-09-21 12:04 pm (UTC)From:I'm glad you like it, dearie!
*hugs tight*
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Date: 2008-09-21 12:05 pm (UTC)From:I hope EDB will like it, too!
*snugglehugs*
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Date: 2008-09-21 01:33 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2008-09-21 01:59 pm (UTC)From:Ohhh, what a beautiful story.
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Date: 2008-09-21 03:47 pm (UTC)From:I love this very tender fic. You really nailed Bilbo anchoring role in Frodo's life and the two hobbits' complicity.
The drawing is very touching!
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Date: 2008-09-21 04:08 pm (UTC)From:*hugs you tight*
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Date: 2008-09-21 07:35 pm (UTC)From:I never thought you were reading it.
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Date: 2008-09-21 09:18 pm (UTC)From:*hugs you*
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Date: 2008-09-21 11:23 pm (UTC)From:This little hobbit fills my world with melodies – he changes worthless things to joy.
This is an especially beautiful line, and is exactly that miraculous thing that children do.
And what an amazing picture, as well!
Thank you so much, my dear Julchen. Many hobbitty hugs to you, too.
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Date: 2008-09-22 05:04 am (UTC)From:Thank you, my dear, for your lovingly words. They mean sooooo much to me :-) *is relieved*
I hope you had a fantastic day, you deserve all the very best!
*zillions of hobbity hugs right back at you*
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Date: 2008-09-22 05:10 am (UTC)From:*hugs*
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Date: 2008-09-22 05:11 am (UTC)From:*hugs tight*
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Date: 2008-09-22 05:12 am (UTC)From:Children, especially little hobbits, are amazing, right?*
*hugs you lots*
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Date: 2008-09-22 05:13 am (UTC)From:I don't remember how many times I just stared at this picture... Bilbo and Frodo are a lovingly family, aren't they? I'm so glad you like it, dearie.
Love,
Julchen
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Date: 2008-09-22 05:14 am (UTC)From:*snuggles closer*
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Date: 2008-09-22 05:15 am (UTC)From:Thank you, little Italian sister, for your wonderful words.
Love and hugs,
Julchen
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Date: 2008-09-22 06:28 pm (UTC)From:*clings*
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Date: 2008-09-22 06:29 pm (UTC)From:*hugs tight*
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Date: 2008-09-22 06:29 pm (UTC)From:*hugs and snuggles*
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Date: 2008-09-22 08:46 pm (UTC)From:And your lovely story pays tribute to it so well - Frodo being cuddled just makes me melt - and the joy he and Bilbo brought to each other makes me smile wide. *hugs*
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Date: 2008-09-22 09:02 pm (UTC)From:I'm so glad you like this little story, my dear. VERY glad!
Love and big tight hugs for YOU,
Julchen
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Date: 2008-09-23 03:23 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2008-09-23 06:56 am (UTC)From:There it was for the first time at Bag End - this radiant smile…
And not for the last time! He is so cute asking his questions, so naive and innocent. I’m sure he is almost as old as you… LOL!
You can feel Bilbo's pride in him from the earliest moment, his approval of Frodo's liveliness. Then he looked at me mischievously (he’s a Baggins!) Hehe!
Frodo is so open and affectionate and you feel Bilbo's heart warming in response. How wonderful that they each bring to the other exactly what they need.
Love shines always upon the bed of my boy, it is in the air and it is the light of our hearts. This little hobbit fills my world with melodies – he changes worthless things to joy.
Beautiful! A wonderful memory and reflection. Love makes the ordinary extraordinary. Thank you so much for this beautiful birthday tale!!
*hugs*
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Date: 2008-09-30 06:59 pm (UTC)From:I'm glad you like it.
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Date: 2008-09-30 07:00 pm (UTC)From:Thank you!
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Date: 2008-09-30 07:04 pm (UTC)From:And Frodo is just a little boy with fear but funny, too (children are like that, don't you think?).
Thank you again for your wonderful reply. Your words are very encouraging to me. Maybe I'll write something more Shire-ish (the language isn't that easy I can tell you :-)) .
Love and hugs,
Julchen