Merry's Birthday

by Mako-Shadows

Chapter Three: Lord Elrond's Advice

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Legolas and Pippin followed Arwen to Rivendell to ask Lord Elrond to advise them on their epic quest and of course what he had got Merry for his birthday. Arwen had gotten Merry some shoe polish for his birthday. Lego and Pip thought this really odd since Merry didn't wear shoes but decided not to point it out as Arwen probably wouldn't understand anyway. Soon they arrived at Rivendell and went to talk to Bilbo.

"So Bilbo, what you get Merry?" Pippin asked.

"Oh I got him 'Stealing Mushrooms for Dummies' but I think perhaps I should have got this for you instead." Bilbo said with a small smirk.

"Ah thanks." Pip said not realising Bilbo was dissing him.

After talking to Bilbo for a little while they went to see Elrond. Elrond was in his study reading something that looked suspiciously like PlayElf, but Lego and Pip couldn't tell for sure as Elrond stuffed it somewhere as soon as they walked in.

"Elrond old buddy, old pal, tell me what I should get Merry for his birthday?" Pip asked.

Elrond raised an eyebrow at Pip and Lego before replying. "You should get him something he likes."

"I thought you supposed to be wise that's something that an orc would say." Pip said. And Lego could be forgiven for nearly choking Pip as he grabbed him round the collar and bolted.

That night as James Bond music floated softly through the air and Lord Elrond was tucked all cozy snug in his bed a figure could be seen creeping around his room. This figure was Pippin, and Lego was right outside the door keeping watch. Pippin crept up to Lord Elrond and quick as bunny snatched the Key to Rivendell off Elrond's neck and replaced it with a foil covered chocolate key. Pip thought it might come in handy later and that's why he was willing to give up chocolate for it.

He ran out of the room grabbed Lego and they took of into the night after a short stop in the kitchen for supplies and few quick ales.

"So Lego where to next?" Pip asked.

"Well we could go to-" Lego started but was interrupted when a barrage of apples hit them. Aragorn had set up several catapults loaded with apples.

"Retreat to Lothlorien." Lego shouted.

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AN- Well that's it. Sorry about the lateness.