On the Shores of the Sea, challenge: upon this hither shore

[liadt]

Title : On the Shores of the Sea on A03
Author : liadt
Fandom : The Lord of the Rings
Rating : General audiences
Disclaimer : Not mine, no money made, don’t sue.
Spoilers : For the end.
Notes: written for the 'upon this hither shore' prompt.

Summary: Sam's friend has left.

The wind filled the sails of the ship. As it sailed off, Sam felt there was an invisible line attached to the boat pulling at his heart, although a part of his heart had already gone.

Sam had vowed to protect Frodo and failed. He hadn't counted for the influence of the ring on Frodo. There was nothing he could have done, but it grieved him how it had affected his friend. Merry and Pippin's presence heartened him. It helped him that there were others close to hand who understood and valued Frodo. Standing silent, their tears spoke for them.

Comments

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

Those opening lines, especially, are wonderful.

[liadt]

Thank you! The weather helps me with fic writing:)

[shirebound]

This is beautiful. *sniff*

[liadt]

Thank you! *hugs*

[adafrog.livejournal.com]

Very good.

[liadt]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it:)

[hhimring]

"As it sailed off, Sam felt there was an invisible line attached to the boat pulling at his heart, although a part of his heart had already gone. "

I like that; it's very Sam.

[liadt]

Thank you! I'm glad you find it true to Sam!

[fredbassett]

That's beautiful, and very painful.

Poor Sam must have felt so very torn between his love for Frodo and his love for his family.

[liadt]

Thank you for your nice comments:)