[Niluial]

Melody woke up from her deep slumber. Remarkably she had a great nights sleep, she dreamt of far away places, hills, flowers, Ivy and Tom. Melody looked out the window and stretched out her arms and smiled. She climbed out of bed and looked outside; the snow was thick, thicker than it had been in a while. Wont be easy to travel in Melody thought. She was in no rush for her bags had been packed and all she needed to do was to put on warm clothes and a thick coat. She had baked a batch of muffins for everyone, for Melody knew all of the hobbits were anxious and probably hadn’t eaten anything for breakfast.

Melody walked into the entrance of her house and smiled at it, “I’ll be seeing you very soon!” she said. Melody wasn’t a pessimist she liked to look at the happy things in life and not think negative. She picked up her bag and the basket of fresh blueberry and poppy seed muffins. Melody opened the door; there was a slight cold breeze nothing like the night before! She closed the door and locked her house with a small golden key which she then hung around her neck. Melody’s heart sank; no one was there to bid her farewell. She wished to see her brother’s faces, why they would be green with envy. They loved adventures very much. If only Melody thought.


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Melody walked into Tom’s warm house. Basically everyone was there, maybe one or two were missing. “Good morning!” Melody said cheerfully. Everyone looked at her as if she were insane; it was odd to see someone so happy and perky. Melody could feel the tension, worry and anxiety in the room. She placed her bag on the floor and put the basket on the table, everyone’s faced brightened up, “I thought it would make your day” Melody chuckled. Tom pulled out a chair for Melody and slightly smiled at her. Ivy sat next to Melody, she had a huge smirk on her face. Melody knew what the smirk was for; they were going on an adventure! Not one of their child adventures but a real one! Excitement shot through Melody’s body, a pure adrenalin rush.

Once they had all finished their tea and muffins they collected their bags and placed them on the wagon. One wagon would not be enough for all the supplies but Melody was sure the Bree folk would give them a wagon. Shire folks stood around watching them take off, a few tears were shed. Excitement filled the icy air and Melody could no longer feel the cold. [i]I wonder what this journey has install, what dangers… oh I can’t wait to find out[i] Melody thought happily.