Cross-posted on lotr100

Title: Ringbearer’s Choice
Word Count: 100
Team: Hobbits
Characters: Frodo, Fellowship
Slash/Adult Content: No
Notes: Movieverse of FOTR

Snow lashed at their faces, as the mountain threatened to bury them. Caradhras Pass was blocked. They could not continue.

Only two options remained, both fraught with deadly peril.

“Let the Ringbearer decide,” spoke Gandalf.

Frodo clutched his cloak closer, unprepared for the burden of responsibility. Which way to choose?

Moria sounded tempting, a reprieve from cold and ice, with warm welcome from the dwarves–but Gandalf’s face drew grave at the mention.

“We shall take the Gap of Rohan.”

“So be it,” replied Gandalf, although worry lingered still in his eyes.

For ill or naught, their path was set.