"Smeagol?" Frodo called quietly, crossing the clearing to where the creature was now frozen in mid-step. He would be of no assistance in Smeagol's redemption. Sam had no tolerance for thrknerkness of Gollum. Could it be that simple kindness would save the creature? Was there still a heart in Gollum that could be made to feel, and, in feeling, pull Smeagol from the ruin that was his existence?įrodo rose to his feet silently, mindful of Sam at his side. Early on had Gollum not saved him in the Dead Marshes? Even now, though still dark and loathsome in appearance, was there not a new-found eagerness and hope to Gollum as he capered about the clearing? His voice was lighter, as if he had thrown off a weight that had been crushing him. Yet it seemed that the barest of kindnesses he had shown Gollum had already had an effect. If there were no way to save Gollum, he himself would be lost. He did not understand that Frodo had to try. The hobbit could already feel the influence of the Ring twisting his soul, turning him dark inside. The words echoed in Frodo's mind, his words, spoken to Sam as they watched Gollum chase a fish through a rocky streambed. Joy unseen before on his disheveled face made the creature even more pitiable, almost revealing the image of the innocent he had been hundreds of years ago before the Ring had corrupted him. The whirling form of Gollum danced in the pale moonlight. Frodo remained still, not wishing to draw the attention of the shriveled creature, until the tone of Gollum's reply caused him to roll over and watch. Sam slept on as Gollum went on to mock himself, calling himself liar, thief, murderer. Thanks to Kitty for being such a gentle beta.įrodo awoke with a start at the sound of an argument behind him. Author: Melly Frodo/Smeagol, implied Frodo/SamĪuthor's Note (if needed/desired): Little bits of movie dialogue were confirmed from my faulty memory when I watched the movie again last night, so if anything is wrong that is entirely my fault.
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