Summary: During FOTR, right after they leave Moria. Frodo is upset to the point of self-hatred over Gandalf's death. He believes it is his fault *because Gandalf gave him the choice of which route to take to Mordor*. Frodo believes that if he had not chosen to go through Moria, Gandalf would still be with them. He is troubled by terrifying nightmares, but keeps quiet about them and tells no one, feeling very ashamed of his 'crime against Gandalf' (extra points for working that line into the story!).

Only Sam notices the change in Frodo, and is silent on it for a while thinking it maybe is the Ring, but then starts prying about 'what's wrong, Mr. Frodo?' whenever they get a moment alone. Poor Sam gets snapped at a few times by Frodo, because he feels so guilty and doesn't want anyone to know, or to have someone make the connection he has about Gandalf's death being his fault. But, vigilant Sam keeps on trying to help regardless, thinking perhaps it isn't the ring, because Frodo isn't holding it as much as before, not even when he sleeps. (This fic really doesn't have to have much ring interaction in it. Throwing it around Frodo's back when it gets in the way is always a good thing. I hate that damn Ring.)

This scene is very clear to me and the most important: When Frodo *finally* breaks down and tells Sam what is bothering him so very much, the Fellowship had stopped during the day, lost in an area that's partly woods, partly rocky, and slanted as if on the side of a mountain, looking at the map and trying to figure out where the hell they are (yes, I've really thought this out...repeatedly :). So, Sam and Frodo are off vaguely on their own, Sam again trying to figure out what's wrong, with Frodo sitting and leaning against a tree and Sam kneeling, holding him by the shoulders and looking at him while Frodo tries not to cry. Frodo can hear the Fellowship a bit, back and behind him (like 50 feet away), and Sam can see them just barely if he leans to the side to see around the tree. Frodo and Sam are quiet, though, so the Fellowship can't hear them. There is a lot of mud; there is a lot of moisture and mist, but no rain. Frodo and Sam end up sitting in the mud holding one another after Frodo finally lets out how upset he is and about what and is crying on Sam's shoulder.

Hurt/Comfort indicates Sam must take Frodo aside to a gorgeous (and oddly warm) waterfall and bathe him far out of sight of the others. (Have fun working that one out!) This will lead to ***first-time*** gentle and caring--yet very hot sex with Sam's hands just eeeeeverywhere. =d (that's a slurping emoticon, btw) Please, I beg you, NC17! :p After they're all done, and have confessed how they feel about each other and all the other angst-relievers, they are sort of lounging in the pool at the bottom of the waterfall holding one another (quite naked) when they hear Legolas calling to them that it's time to go (they figured out where they are, now). They have no time to get out and get dressed before Legolas comes around the corner with elf-like speed and catches them naked in the pool! Please, Legolas does NOT get into the pool with them! He just realizes what's going on and tries to save face stumblingly. Do what you want with this scene, just don't put Legolas in there sexually, I beg you. As they continue their journey, Legolas knows what no one else in the Fellowship does. He approves, and says witty little things occasionally to embarrass the hobbits and make the rest of the Fellowship wonder what the hell he's talking about (Aragorn seems to be wondering the most). Put that cute little smirk on his face a lot, as he's enjoying himself immensely. :) Make me laugh here! This fic needs to have some length to it to build up Frodo's tension and Sam's worry over several days. I mean, just look how long the friggin' bunny is!!

No humor or parody except for at the end with Legolas, obviously. You could even make this a two-parter, breaking off when Legolas walks in on them. Okay, I guess this isn't a plot bunny, more like a three-quarters grown rabbit, but I'm very visual! Body positions and movements of Frodo and Sam mean a lot, as well as the looks in their eyes... and Legolas' cute little self-satisfied smirk. Okay, I'm done now!
Categories: FPS, FPS > Frodo/Sam, FPS > Sam/Frodo Characters: Frodo, Sam