This is a first for both of us. Ezra and I have known each other for a few years, but this is our first collaboration of any kind. Please be nice, or not. It's your choice.
Notes:
After spirited debate, we decided that Drag!Pippin would not fit within canon no matter how we twist it. So we are slapping a big, fat AU on this story.
As this is not canon, a few minor changes have been made.
1. Paladin Took dies in 1420, but Pippin does not become the Thain. (that's explained later).
2. Frodo doesn't go to The Havens... at least we don't think he does. He might change his mind later.
3. There will be possible OOC-ness, but this is an AU.
Title: Metamorphosis
Authors: Red Light District and Ezra
Rating: PG-13 and possible NC-17 in later parts (if it ever goes to NC-17 you'll find those chapters at the Merry_Piplovers group at yahoo).
Warnings: crossdressing, angst, psych issues, and Straight!Merry
Summary: We cheated a bit... the prologue is the summary.
~ * ~ * ~ * ~
Hobbit society is changing. To the everlasting horror of the conservatives, the younger generation is experiencing a sexual revolution. Experimentation is more common and same gender couples are going public.
Yet not all the young have embraced the changes, and some remain true to tradition. Among these is Meriadoc. Indifferent to males, he respects his friends' lifestyles. But will his indifference continue if he discovers his housemate's true feelings?
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TBC
And now what you've all been waiting for! Random snippets from several chapters:
We were sitting in our kitchen well on our way to being drunk. Of course he had to bring up the subject of girls. And of course it had to lead to our preferred types.
"Well," slurred Merry. "I like all kinds. But I must admit I'm a sucker for green eyes. And with a good figure..." he trailed off with a sigh.
I wish I was a girl
~ ~ ~
"But you *would* make a lovely girl, Pip. With all that hair... and your features... I have friends that would kill for your complexion!" exclaimed Pearl. "I remember when you were little we'd dress you up. You always made such a pretty little lass. We should try it again."
"I can't do that!" he cried.
"You want him don't you?
"But it would never work, and he'd hate me when he found out!"
"Think it over, little brother. I'll always help you if you change your mind."
~ ~ ~
Pippin stood on Pearl's doorstep and knocked timidly. How did she know I'd be back? This has to work... I'll have nothing left if it doesn't.
The door swung open to reveal his older sister. She lifted a brow and seemed ready to say "I told you say", when she noticed his tearstained face. Her face softened as she let him in.
"What happened dearest?"
There was a long silence before he whispered, "she had green eyes."
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End Teaser
Please keep in mind that any part of the above teaser is subject to editing or removal. We'll see how it all works out.
Curious yet?
Notes:
After spirited debate, we decided that Drag!Pippin would not fit within canon no matter how we twist it. So we are slapping a big, fat AU on this story.
As this is not canon, a few minor changes have been made.
1. Paladin Took dies in 1420, but Pippin does not become the Thain. (that's explained later).
2. Frodo doesn't go to The Havens... at least we don't think he does. He might change his mind later.
3. There will be possible OOC-ness, but this is an AU.
Title: Metamorphosis
Authors: Red Light District and Ezra
Rating: PG-13 and possible NC-17 in later parts (if it ever goes to NC-17 you'll find those chapters at the Merry_Piplovers group at yahoo).
Warnings: crossdressing, angst, psych issues, and Straight!Merry
Summary: We cheated a bit... the prologue is the summary.
~ * ~ * ~ * ~
Hobbit society is changing. To the everlasting horror of the conservatives, the younger generation is experiencing a sexual revolution. Experimentation is more common and same gender couples are going public.
Yet not all the young have embraced the changes, and some remain true to tradition. Among these is Meriadoc. Indifferent to males, he respects his friends' lifestyles. But will his indifference continue if he discovers his housemate's true feelings?
---
TBC
And now what you've all been waiting for! Random snippets from several chapters:
We were sitting in our kitchen well on our way to being drunk. Of course he had to bring up the subject of girls. And of course it had to lead to our preferred types.
"Well," slurred Merry. "I like all kinds. But I must admit I'm a sucker for green eyes. And with a good figure..." he trailed off with a sigh.
I wish I was a girl
~ ~ ~
"But you *would* make a lovely girl, Pip. With all that hair... and your features... I have friends that would kill for your complexion!" exclaimed Pearl. "I remember when you were little we'd dress you up. You always made such a pretty little lass. We should try it again."
"I can't do that!" he cried.
"You want him don't you?
"But it would never work, and he'd hate me when he found out!"
"Think it over, little brother. I'll always help you if you change your mind."
~ ~ ~
Pippin stood on Pearl's doorstep and knocked timidly. How did she know I'd be back? This has to work... I'll have nothing left if it doesn't.
The door swung open to reveal his older sister. She lifted a brow and seemed ready to say "I told you say", when she noticed his tearstained face. Her face softened as she let him in.
"What happened dearest?"
There was a long silence before he whispered, "she had green eyes."
---
End Teaser
Please keep in mind that any part of the above teaser is subject to editing or removal. We'll see how it all works out.
Curious yet?