Dragonborn from Lord of the Rings

Chapter 210 Leaving Central Continent
On the 20th day when Aragon became king, the sky was as clear and blue as a sapphire, and the bright stars twinkled in the eastern sky, but the western sky was still golden, and the air was cool and fragrant.A party of men rode along the North Road to the gates of Minas Tirith.

First came the Elves of Imladris, who carried a silver banner, and then came Glorfindel, and all the men of the Rivendell; , also brought many beautiful clansmen from the territory, all wearing gray cloaks, with white gems dotted in their hair.

Last came Lord Elrond, great among Elves and Men, with the scepter of Annuminas, and by his side were Pippin and Merry.Also, the lovely and respectable Samwise is among the elves.

Frodo was amazed to see them coming in the twilight.He said to Gandalf, "If even Samwise has come to the White City, then at last I see that it is all over at last! This is the end. Now not only is the day to be loved, but even the night is beautiful and blessed , and all the terrors of the night are gone!"

Gandalf smiled and said: "Frodo, the story of the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings is over. The dark and terrible enemies have left you. In the rest of your days, there are only flowers and joy. You will be with Bilbo." Live your last days in Middle-earth, and remember what I say: you know the power of that which is now destroyed, and all that was achieved by that power is now passing away. Yet Bilbo has this He has lived longer than you. He is ancient by the standards of your race. He is waiting for you, for he will only make one more long journey. And you will go with him."

At the same time, he also said: "The story of the Hobbit has come to an end, but please don't forget that in the far north, there is the last stronghold of the enemy that is looking down on Middle-earth."

Frodo heard it, and his heart was both joyful and heavy.

Samwise, Pippin, and Merry were also thrilled to see Frodo again, and though it had been only two months since he had left Rivendell, the world seemed a thousand years different.And they are all basking in the grandeur and beauty of the White City, which, even though much of it has been destroyed, still amazes the three hobbits of the original Fellowship of the Ring.

They immediately saluted this little friend who was now well-known in Central Continent, treating him as a king.

Frodo smiled back at them.

So the king greeted the guests, and they all got off their horses.Elrond presents the Scepter of Annúminas.It was a silver staff.It was originally the scepter of the princes of Anduini, and later became the symbol of royal power in the northern kingdom of Arno.

In 861 of the Third Age, the Kingdom of Arnor was divided into three kingdoms: Athedan, Cadolan and Rudol.The scepter of Annuminas belongs to the Kingdom of Atheldan.Since the capital of the Kingdom of Aserdan is the city of Fornoster, the scepter should also be carried to Fornoster by the kings of Aserdan.

In 1974 of the third era, the Witch King of Angmar captured the city of Fornoster, but the scepter of Annuminas was rescued by people, and then entrusted to Elrond of Rivendell for safekeeping.In the following thousand years, the scepter has been kept in the deep valley.

Now, King Telkanta has returned to the throne of Gondor, and the staff has also been returned from the hands of the elves to humans.Since then it will become a symbol of the kingship of the southern kingdom.And the scene that Elrond had predicted before was also fulfilled today.

They boarded the royal city together, and the stars appeared in the sky one after another, like flowers blooming.In this way, on Midsummer Day, Aragorn, king of Telconta, married Eowyn, the white princess of Rohan, in the City of Kings, and history changed again at this moment.

That night Pippin and Merry, and Samwise, attended the feast of the King and Queen.Wearing special dresses and silver rings on their heads, they followed the elves and walked into the king's temporary palace.Their faces flushed with embarrassment, their eyes sparkled with wonder.

They saw that there were four high seats covered with green turf in the middle of the cheering crowd, and flags were flying behind the seats: on the right was a golden dragon fluttering on a silver background, and beside it was an australian dragon. and the banners of Elrond and Cirdan; and on the left a white horse galloping free on a green ground, and among them the banners of the Dwarves of Turin.

And behind the highest throne in the center, a large banner fluttered in the wind, and on the deep black background stood a white tree in full bloom, and above the white tree was a shining crown and seven shining stars.

Below it, on a throne, sat a figure in a black dress, with a white tree embroidered on his breast, and an elf's headdress on his forehead.The two sons of Turka, Orofenwe, chief of the High Elves of the West, Glorfindel, noble Lord of the Golden Flower, Elrond of Rivendell, Galadriel of Lothlórien, and Ugandalf On the high seats on both sides.Everyone is so majestic and noble, like an ancient king.

He stood up as they approached.Then they recognized him, albeit in a changed form--he was grand and cheerful, with black hair, gray eyes, and the regal air of a human sovereign.

They saluted the former wanderer humbly and in awe, but Aragorn smiled and said, "Please don't do that, my friends, although you think I am different, but Perrians, I have never forgotten the battle of the Barbarians. Moreover, you have produced a true hero, whose deeds are not inferior to those of the ancient kings."

So they sat down happily, with Frodo.

"Mr. Frodo." With tears in his eyes, Samwise grabbed his master's hand, distressed by the weariness in his eyes and the inconceivable aging in his body. Go with you and see you, even the sick are not as weak as you."

Then Pippin and Merry looked also, and their hearts were terribly sad, for they felt that Frodo's fate was parted from them, and that he was going away, and never to return.

But Frodo smiled and said to them, "You cannot go with me, for it is my duty, not yours. Even I would not wish such a fate! And believe me, walk with the dragon, It’s not exactly a good job.”

He talked late into the night with Merry, Pippin, and Samwise, and they were soon joined by Noratul and Gandalf.So Sam and the others learned what had happened since Frodo and the others left the valley.They were greatly shocked, and deeply saddened by what Frodo had suffered, but for all that there were always more questions to ask and more things to say.

The dragons, the stars, the vastness of the world, the elf queen, the shining mirror of water, Mount Doom, and battles, all went through the minds of the hobbits until they felt they were bewildered.So much so that they did not even hear the series of events announced by the king and the son of Turka.

But no one would blame them, not even the harshest court steward.Because, as the wizard said, the stories of the Hobbits have all ended since then, and they will be active in legends in the years to come, but the protagonists will never be them again.

In this way, the days of rejoicing passed.

All this time Frodo lived with his friends in a fine house, and was free to come and go as he pleased.The Men of Gondor, by the King's command, treated them very well, and nearly every door was opened to them.They chatted with him, played with him, and comforted Frodo's shadowed heart.Sometimes Noratul came, for he had always had great respect for Frodo, but most of the time they were four together, like those who had been at Hobbiton and Buckland. happy day.

They walked in the king's garden under the sun, and under the starlight, they went to the other side of the Pelennor Plain to see the great river flowing; they met many great people, and they also witnessed the rebuilding of the White City; The saplings grew and flourished—and Sam had always suspected that the Ents had been of great help here.

Until this day, Gandalf found Frodo, and he said: "It's time, Frodo, maybe you are enjoying yourself here, and I don't want to go, but time flies, Bilbo is still waiting, and Summer Er is the home of the hobbits."

"Speaking of Bilbo," said Frodo, knowing at once that the day of departure had come, "is he looking for the same? I mean, he knows what keeps us here. As for the passing of time, now It’s only August, and late autumn hasn’t arrived yet. Although everything seems to have changed, and the world seems to have passed an era, for plants and trees, it’s still too early for winter.”

"Merry," said Pippin, "you can give me a box if you can, for Gandalf and Frodo are the only lovers of charades and secrecy now. I think he would have been better if his head hadn't been smashed That's a fellow pretending to be Frodo standing before us."

Meri said, "I can tell they're leaving. But we've only just come here. What's making them so anxious?"

Sam grabbed his young master's hand sadly, and wept uncontrollably: "I feel, Mr. Frodo, that after this farewell, we shall never see each other again. Shire, I How I wish you could stay, but fate tells me that the distance between you and me will no longer be from Elrond's home to the king's palace, but on the other side of the sea. How cruel it is."

Frodo took Samwise's hand behind his back, and with an old merry smile, he said, "Sam, Pippin, and Merry, it has been a pleasure to have you all in my short and wonderful life, but Gandalf Tell me that I have consumed so much in Mount Doom that not even the water and wind of the Shire can lighten my heart, so I must go."

And Gandalf said: "Many people feel sad about parting, but they don't know, isn't this for the next reunion? Maybe it will be a long time, but we can still meet again."

"How long is that?" Sam asked.

Gandalf was silent.

So they knew that unless the world reopened, they would never see each other again.This made everyone feel extremely sad.

At any rate, they said their farewells one fine morning and left Minas Tirith.

Aragorn and the western generals saw them off at the gate.Elrond did not go with them this time, but his two sons and some of the Westward Elves accompanied them.The rest of the people will also go to the northern border for an appointment.

There Turka Alakano was leading Lothlórien against the Elves of the Woodland Kingdom, and the Dwarves of Erebor against the enemies of Utumnor.They need the support of the Central Continent Alliance.

And among the accompanying people, there was another unexpected person.

Sauron.

The demon king who had caused disasters in Central Continent for countless years was coweringly trapped in a horse-drawn prison cart. His figure and strength were completely shattered with Aratu's terrible roar. Now he is just a dejected Only the fierce and terrified eyes stared straight at Frodo and the gray-robed wizard who imprisoned him.

"I will come back." He cursed viciously, almost terrified everyone, "Your victory will not be long, I will come back! Take back everything I should have! He will come back! This world will always end is ours."

"To shut up."

Aratu was so disgusted that he didn't want to look at him again, "Arda won't have your wanton atrocities anymore, the Illuminati will keep shining on it! Even if you and your evil master come back!"

But Sauron gave a hoarse laugh, and that laughter has been ringing in the ears of Men of the West, and of Elves and Dwarves, even after two hundred years.

Gandalf tapped him with his staff, and uttered some spell so powerful that the Lord's laughter died away.But his terrible curse is like a wound that never heals, entangled the creatures on this land.

Frodo did not even want to go near the prison wagon, even though he knew that in the new age Sauron and his minions would no longer harm Middle-earth.But he just didn't want to.Sam, Pippin, and Merry kept the shadow secret.They were with Frodo, far away from it, and wished not to see him.

"May we see you again in Velimar, then." Noratul said good-bye to Frodo at last, crouching down and embracing the brave hobbit.

"Farewell, Noratur Arakanor!" said Frodo. "Farewell, Middle-earth."

Everyone saluted him, and then they parted.

Throughout the middle of August, they were on their way from dawn to dusk. Although they were not in a hurry, they did not stop.They first passed through the land of Rohan, and then rode northward along the North and South Roads.

On August [-]th, they entered the northern region of the Black Manland.Although it is a green and pleasant country, there is no human habitation now.

When September came, the day was golden and the night was silvery white. They rode calmly until they came to the Swan River.The river passed the waterfall and dropped suddenly into the lowlands, and they found the old ferry to the east of the waterfall.Far to the west in the mists were the pools and islands through which the Swan Moor wound its way into the Greywater—where countless swans roosted in the great reed-fields.

They crossed the ford and entered Eregion, and at last a fine and fair dawn came, and the morning sun was shining brightly over the shining mist.

Looking eastward from the low hill upon which they camped, the travelers saw the morning sun on three peaks that soared into the sky: Calazras, Celebudil, and Fanuisol.They're near the gates of Khazad-dum.

They stayed here for a day, and the people of Ferndin II came out of the holy place of the dwarves and warmly welcomed them.But Frodo and the others did not follow them back. They talked under the stars and said goodbye.

At last, one evening, they crossed the Highlands, and suddenly--as travelers always feel--found themselves on the edge of the deep ravine of Rivendell, and saw far below the shining lights of Elrond's house.They went down, crossed the bridge, and came to the gate, and the whole house was filled with lights and singing to welcome the heroes back.

But the remaining Elves of Rivendell did not allow Sauron to enter Elrond's house, so the wizard remained outside the gate.

The first thing the four hobbits did without waiting to eat, wash, or even take off their cloaks was to look for Bilbo.They found him alone in his little room.There were papers, ink pens, and pencils all over the room, and Bilbo sat in his chair in front of the little fire burning.He looked old, but he was peaceful and dozing off.

He opened his eyes and looked up as they entered. "Hello, hello!" he said, "You're back now? And it's my birthday tomorrow. You're just in time! You know, I'm going to be 120 years old! Another year, if I still have breath Now, I'm tied with old Tooke. I hope to surpass him, but we'll see."

After celebrating Bilbo's birthday, the four hobbits stayed in Rivendell for a few more days.They used to sit with the old friend, who now spends most of his time in his room, coming out only for meals.

As for eating, he is still very punctual as usual, and he always wakes up in time for eating, and rarely misses it.

They sat round the fire and told him in turn all they could remember of their journey and adventure.At first he pretended to take notes, but often fell asleep.When he woke up, he'd say, "That's wonderful! That's amazing! But where are we?" And they would pick up the story from where he started dozing off.

The only narratives that really grab his attention and wake him up seem to be Aragorn's coronation and wedding. "Of course, I've been invited to the wedding too," he said. "I've waited long enough. But, somehow, it came to a head where I found that there was so much to do and pack a lot. trouble."

When nearly a fortnight passed, Frodo looked out of the window, and saw that the night had frosted, and the cobwebs were all white.Seeing this, he suddenly realized that they had to go.Both he and Bilbo have experienced adventures that ordinary people can't imagine, and all these will become legends.

So he told Bilbo the news.

Bilbo said: "Yes, yes, Frodo, we must go. I'm sorry to put you through this, but I think when we get there we'll have plenty of time to remember what we've been through. It's just that maybe your experience can't be written into the book. And, unfortunately, I can't surpass Old Tuke."

But Frodo said, "I have told Sam what has happened to me, and he will tell it for me."

"So be it," sighed Bilbo. "The Hobbit's adventures are thus over. Many people are yet to be seen."

Frodo knew he was sorry that he had not been able to say goodbye to Lord Turka.But he couldn't comfort him.Because the battle in the extreme north is a distant story that they can't relate to, maybe they can only learn from them when Lord Elrond and the others return to the west.

Soon, the news that Frodo and Bilbo were going to leave spread all over the valley, and Sam and the others were even more sad. Almost everyone held their hands, unwilling to let them go.

But Frodo said: "Is it true that farewell has been said over and over again? We shall miss you, even if we are no longer together."

Sam wept again. "Ah, Mr. Frodo, we have gone a long way, and our eyes have been opened, but to tell you the truth, I am very worried about my old man. More than that, I miss you. "

"But I will go, Sam," said Frodo then.He comforted the gardener, "Remember to write down what I told you, they should not be forgotten."

Then stop talking.

Fourth Era, Year One.

Frodo and Bilbo went out of the Rivendell, and they crossed the mouth of the Bruinen and the Last Bridge, and went into the East and West Road, and across Bree, and through the Shire, and yet no one but the wild animals saw them pass .

The three of Sam decided to accompany Frodo and Bilbo for the last journey. They did not stop here, but walked on.

They left the Shire, rounded the southern edge of the White Hill, and came to the Far Hill and the Tower, and saw the sea in the distance.In this way they came at last to Mistrond, to the Gray Havens in the narrow Fjord of Lune.

When they came to the gate, Cirdan the Shipwright came to meet them.He still looked the same, with a long beard and a very old age, but his eyes were like bright stars and his expression was sharp.He looked at them, bowed, and said, "Everything is ready."

Cirdan led them to the harbor where a white ship was moored.The elves boarded the ship one after another, and they unceremoniously pushed Sauron onto the ship like a prisoner.

Then Sam, Pippin, and Merry knew that the real parting had come.The little friends are extremely sad at the moment, and the pain of parting has been haunting them, which is more sad and unbearable than the long journey home alone.

Pippin laughed through his tears. "You tried to sneak away without us, Frodo, and you failed," said he. "There will be no parting this time, for we shall not see each other again."

"But our friendship will last forever." Frodo kissed Merry and Pippin, and finally Sam. "May the stars shine on your journey home. You have been with us for so long, and the Shire is still waiting for you."

Merry said: "Because it is better to go home three together than alone. Good-bye, Frodo! May you be at peace at the end of the sea."

Sam could hardly speak, and all the words of farewell could not replace the sadness he felt at the moment.

"Well, my dear friends, at last, here, on the shores of the sea, our alliance in Middle-earth comes to an end. Go in peace! I will not say 'don't cry,' for not all tears Misfortune," said Gandalf.

Then boarded the ship.

Frodo took a last look at his friends, and, helping Bilbo also, stepped into the white ship.The sails were up, the sea wind was blowing, and the ship sailed slowly away from the long gray fjord.

Bilbo looked back suddenly, and read his last poem in Middle-earth:

outside the gate, from now on

The journey never ends.

Now the road ahead is long,

And those who come will follow!
Let him start a new adventure,

I rest when my footsteps are tired,
In the brightly lit hotel,
When the sun goes down, you will sleep well.

Everyone wept uncontrollably.

At this time, a dragon howl came from the eastern sky.It was Smaug.

"Lord Turka!" Bilbo yelled from the stern of the ship, his voice reaching to the eastern sky, in a sudden burst of final strength.

"Goodbye, Bilbo!" Facing the afterglow of the setting sun, the tall figure of the silver king suddenly appeared in everyone's eyes.Standing on the back of the dragon Smaug, the elven armor reflected the brilliance of Arrien, like a god, and his blue cloak fluttered in the strong wind, "May you see Velimar eventually!"

Smaug flitted across the sky, and the wind he brought roared through Mythrond.On its broad back, the silver king waved goodbye in the afterglow of the setting sun.Ah, the long-lost Turka Arakano came here to bid farewell to his best friend.At the same time, he also brought news of victory in the Northern War.

Tears welled up in Bilbo's cloudy eyes.He shouted: "Goodbye, Lord Turka! Goodbye, Middle-earth!"

Turka looked at him smilingly from the dragon's back; and the elf, and Samwise Gamgee, and Peregrine Tuckmery, Haddock Brandybuck, were witnesses.

The ship sailed into the sea, and across the sea into the West, until at last, one rainy night, Frodo smelled a sweet fragrance in the air, and heard singing over the water.Then it seemed to him, as one of many visions seen in Galadriel's water mirror, that the gray curtain of rain turned to shattered silver glass and rolled back, and he saw the white sand, and At the end of the beach there is a distant green field under the rising sun.

But for Sam standing on the harbour, the growing twilight turned to darkness at last.As he looked out into the gray sea, he saw only a shadow on the water, which soon disappeared in the west.

Yet he stood there till late at night, hearing only the sighs and murmurs of the waves lapping on the shore of Middle-earth, and their voices sank deep into his heart.Merry and Pippin stood beside him, also silent.

Finally, the three partners turned and left. They rode slowly towards home without looking back or talking to each other. On this long and gloomy road, everyone felt great comfort to have friends by their side.

Finally, they rode over the hills and onto the East Road.They sang as they went, and returned to the Shire.

Since then, the legend of the Hobbit has come to an end.

　On the tenth day of the Lunar New Year, I wish all the lovely book lovers good luck and happiness.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)