LOTR x Male OC insert.

Riddles in the Dark

As Bilbo continues onward the three go back inside, they stares that the Ring on the floor, Gandalf bends down and puts his hand over it as if to pick it up. Before he can even touch it, he sees a flash of the Eye of Sauron, surprised he leaves it.

Ciri confused by this also attempts to pick it up, but Derrim stopped her.

Derrim:
No, it's not safe to touch it.

The three of them stare at the Ring for a while, before long. Gandalf is alone and is sitting in the study inside Bag End, smoking. He seems to be in deep thoughts.

(Voice over of Bilbo:) 
Its mine, my own, my precious!

Gandalf: (mutters) 
Riddles in the Dark.

The door is flung open and Frodo arrives.

Frodo: Bilbo! Bilbo!

Frodo sees the Ring on the floor and bends down to pick it up. He then notices Gandalf sitting by the fireplace.

Gandalf: 
My precious… Precious…

Frodo walks over to Gandalf.

Frodo: 
He’s gone hasn’t he? He talked for so long about leaving. I didn’t think he’d really do it.

He stops besides Gandalf, the Ring in his hand.

Frodo: Gandalf?

Gandalf: 
Hmm. (he sees the Ring in Frodo’s hand) Bilbo’s Ring. He’s gone to stay with the elves. He’s left you Bag End…

He get’s out and envelope, holding it up to Frodo who puts the Ring in it. He seals it and gives the envelope to Frodo.

Gandalf:
…along with all his possessions. The Ring is yours now. Put it somewhere out of sight.

Gandalf gets his hat and staff and makes for the door.

Frodo: 
Where are you going? Where's Derrim, and Ciri?

Gandalf: 
They set off to search for some answers. There are some things that I must see to.

Frodo: 
What answers? What things?

Gandalf: 
Questions. Questions that need answering!

Frodo: 
But you’ve only just arrived! I don’t understand.

Gandalf turns and looks at Frodo.

Gandalf: 
Neither do I. Keep it secret. Keep it safe.

Scene cuts to an aerial view of Barad’dur and an erupting Mt. Doom in the distance. Among the sound of clanging blades, a shrill moan cries out.

Gollum: (in severe pain)
Shire! Baggins!

Mt. Doom explodes and scene switches to Minas Morgul where the Nazgûl ride out. Gandalf rides over a hill near Minas Tirith, and is joined by Derrim. Both of them watch Mt. Doom over the Ash Mountains, rapidly turning toward the citadel. He walks hurriedly through the halls until they reach an underground library, shifting through papers until Gandalf finds what they looking for.

Gandalf: (reading v.o.)
The year 3434 of the Second Age. Here follows the account of Isildur, High King of Gondor, and the finding of the Ring of Power.

Isildur is shown taking the Ring from Sauron’s finger, and holding it in between his fingers looking at it.

Gandalf:(v.o)
It has come to me, The One Ring. It shall be an heirloom of my kingdom. All those who follow in my bloodline shall be bound to its fate, for I will risk no hurt to the Ring. It is precious to me though I buy it with great pain. The markings on the band begin to fade. The writing, which was first as clear as red flame, has all but disappeared. A secret now that only fire can tell.