A/n: I love all the reviews, they are sooo funny, and this is probably the fastest I will update because there it almost a foot of snow outside, I can't do anything, and there is no school. You all are going to HATE me so much for the previous chapter!!!!

Disclaimer: NOPE, after 8 chapters, I still don't own LotR, so don't sue me!

Kawai Hikari - Really?

Bookworm2000 - lol.. That is funny, is it? I don't know! You are all going to hate me for that chapter, but I love messing with your minds!

Xena - It isn't that bad. Why did the abandon Merry? You'll see! Yes, it is. then I'll do an epilogue as a different story and hopefully start another story soon.

Kunzai - I know it is just fun! Lol, I know that it is mean, but it is really fun. Plus, Pippin is just such an amazing character, he can do anything! That is why. All the stories where he gets hurt just show how much strength he has! Does that explain it a little bit?

Deortheod - lol. Sorry, you're really gonna hate me now! ::runs into a small dark corner and cries::

Love park - I WILL NOT LEAVE MERRY AND PIPPIN TO THEIR DOOMS! Yet. maybe later. but this is fun torturing you guys (and gals).. My mind is easily corrupted by Shakespeare, but now we are working on Job Fair stuff, so no Shakespeare to think about for now!

WARNING: If you don't like very strange and stupid surprises, do not read on!

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CHAPTER 9: The

Merry's eyes opened again, he still felt a little nauseated from the light headiness. Everything was like the night before, dark, but he was moving, at a slow pace but still moving.

"He's awake," said a voice from his left, which sounded awfully familiar.

"What do you mean he's awake?" asked another voice.

"Look, his eyes are open," said the first.

"Merry?" said the second one.

"They know my name," thought Merry, "But I don't know if I should respond,"

"Merry?" the voice asked again.

"Sounds familiar," thought Merry, although the world looked like it was spinning, Merry waited patiently, hoping that it would stop soon, and his vision would clear.

"What?" groaned Merry.

"Good you're awake," said the first voice.

"I'm dizzy." He replied.

"Well, you were asleep for nearly three days."

"Three days?" asked Merry.

"Yes,"

"One question, who are you?"

"It is Boromir and Frodo, are you sure you're all right?"

"No. I don't know!"

"We are only a few hours walk to Lothlorien, if you want to sleep more, you can."

"NO!"

"Alright, just don't exert yourself."

"I don't think I can, why, you probably won't let me walk."

"Yes, so just rest."

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Seven hours later.

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"I can see now, and this is boring, can I walk?" asked Merry.

"No, we are almost there anyway." Replied Boromir.

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Seven hours later.. JUST KIDDING. An hour later.

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"He has fallen asleep again," said Boromir, "I still think he is not well, no matter what he says to fight it."

"We will have him checked over by some of the elves that are probably taking care of Pippin, we are entering the woods of Lorien now, it should not be long." Added Legloas.

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The fellowship was soon met by Aragorn, who looked as though he had not gotten any sleep for decades.

"Aragorn, how is he?" asked Frodo.

"There is no change," replied Aragorn, "His fever is getting lower, but as time goes on, there is no telling what may happen. What about Merry?"

"He has slept a lot of the way here, and when he woke up complained about dizziness. He is feeling sick, but nothing life threatening," said Boromir, "Nothing a little rest can not heal."

"Good, now let's go, we have been waiting for you to arrive." The fellowship followed Aragorn.

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Aragorn led them to a small, covered room, which was guessed as being the hospital type area.

"Poor little Pippin," thought Sam, "This is horrible, it should have never happened. He doesn't deserve to have this happen to him."

Aragorn walked over to the small cot that Pippin was lying on, and placed his hand on his forehead, "His fever is down slightly, but he does not seem to want to wake up. The elves said that there was nothing wrong with him other than a high fever, and sleeping. No matter what we try, he refuses to wake."

"We had the same problem with Merry here." Said Legolas, "He woke up on his own, we can only hope the same for Pippin."

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Pippin slowly stood up, he knew exactly where he was, and what he needed to do, but the only question was how?

He was in a great, open room, and when he looked above him, he could see dark storm clouds gathering around above him. He could feel the cold wind blowing his hair. He stood there, perfectly still just waiting.

He didn't have to wait long. Soon, he heard footsteps coming towards him. He began to walk, slowly, to meet them.

The two figures met and gazed into each other's eyes.

"You don't have control over me anymore." Whispered Pippin.

"Oh, but I do. Not in your own mind no, but on your body yes. I can have it do whatever I want it to, while you are in the unconscious part of your mind. To your friends, you are asleep, but if I have my way, you will not wake up."

Pippin knew that Saruman wanted to kill him, for what reason, that was a mystery, but if Saruman got his way he would be dead.

"You know, anything that happens to you in this dream, will actually happen to you, so if I decide to kill you, you know what will happen."

"Yes, but you may know what you want but I can fight you in this part of me, and you can't control me here, and if I have my way, well lets just say I will wake up."

"You have a great mind, young Peregrin Took, it would be a shame to waste it."

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A/n: I know they are short, but that is how I want them to be. short and sweet. I finally got Pippin in, but this is just the beginning, I hope that you don't hate me for tricking you like that, but it was fun! Anyways, I better get going!

PS: As this story comes to a close, NOT YET, but soon, another idea popped into my head. Here it is, tell me what you think and be honest!

Title: I am still thinking of one Main Characters: Merry, Pippin, and Jade(tentative name) Summary: Merry and Pippin were not always best friends, there was once a time when they couldn't get along at all. Yet, a tragedy hits the Shire, and Pippin doesn't know what to do, all his friends, are gone, and there is no one to turn to, not a soul except Merry. Promises: Pippin will not get hurt, just really depressed.. And I am going to ask you for help.

I need a name of a sickness, and if you have a better idea for a girl hobbit other than Jade.. all suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you!