LOTR Drabble
For rabidsamfan, who was having a crappy day. She and I share a fondness for the same hobbit.
Inspired by the throwaway visual moment in the film RETURN OF THE KING where Sam rises and tightens his belt as he wakes up in Cirith Ungol.
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In Orodruin's sullen red light, Sam took out the last remaining lembas wafer from his pack. He broke it in half; he gave one half to Frodo and put the other back. "Oh, I had some while you were asleep, Mr. Frodo," he said lightly, tightening his belt.
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A scent like spring and roses; a strawberry, held to his lips. Sam ate it slowly, his teeth not what they had been in his youth. Sweet and ripe; the most perfect fruit he'd ever eaten.
A four-fingered hand caressed his cheek. "Eat your fill, Sam. I'll help myself when you're done."
Inspired by the throwaway visual moment in the film RETURN OF THE KING where Sam rises and tightens his belt as he wakes up in Cirith Ungol.
***
In Orodruin's sullen red light, Sam took out the last remaining lembas wafer from his pack. He broke it in half; he gave one half to Frodo and put the other back. "Oh, I had some while you were asleep, Mr. Frodo," he said lightly, tightening his belt.
#
A scent like spring and roses; a strawberry, held to his lips. Sam ate it slowly, his teeth not what they had been in his youth. Sweet and ripe; the most perfect fruit he'd ever eaten.
A four-fingered hand caressed his cheek. "Eat your fill, Sam. I'll help myself when you're done."