In Between

Disclaimer: *Sighs* , Oh here we go again- - I don't own LotR and if I did I would be the first creator to forbid disclaimers. Most everyone knows that I don't make any profit of my writings, and if you didn't - - Well, then you know it now.

Summary: The same night that the Ringwraiths attacked in Bree, Frodo and Pippin get separated from Strider, Merry and Sam. Lost in the frightening city; Frodo and Pippin are found by not so nice man.

Rate: R, for angst, violence, rape (non-graphical, since I suck at it)

AN: I am so sorry for the delayed update. I swear I didn't mean to, got caught up in my work and had no time to "computerist" and nearly no time to sleep. But now I've recovered and have a whole lot of time free (Well, few days)! But I swear, I'll make the updates quicker from now on. That is- if anyone's still following.

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Iawen Londea: Oh, it's so nice to hear from you again, apparently there are many names I haven't seen before and seeing them reviewing my story makes me so happy. I'm so sorry for keeping you on hold for too long, this is my first change to post this chapter. I hope you like it. And for Pippin and Frodo sharing the pain? Well let's just say they get a different portion of pain.

Wilvarin: Another new name, Welcome! I hope you will be here along the ride!

Endymion: Thank You!! LOL, Yeah, Strider deserves some heroisms from me, I owe him at least that, concerning his appearance in "The Failure"

QTPie-2448: Hey! You shouldn't be here, concerning your age! (I just read your profile) LOL, You know rules are to break them! And I'm happy to have you with us. I just don't understand these ratings, the world is moving too fast and we've all seen horrible things around us.. But when it comes to movies and stories the authorities forbids us to watch/read. I say, "you choose!" Anyway, thank you for your kind words; they're really precious to me.

Iorhael: My loyal reviewer. I'm going to let you in on a little secret; I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. If I hadn't seen "Nasty Hobbitsess" I wouldn't have come back to LotR category, your story got me so hooked that I was constantly checking for an update that led me to reading other stories in the meanwhile! And now here I am!

Oh and as for Theodore growing wild.. Have you seen the Hobbits? They are absolutely irresistible, Grr!

LilyBaggins: I know I've seen you around!.. Don't you have a website somewhere that features "Sick Frodo's"? It might be mistaken. But I've definitely seen you somewhere. Anyway, Welcome!

Raveness: Yeah, it would be GREAT to get some help with the graphic rape, I did send you an e-mail few days ago, but haven't gotten any response. I guess you changed your mind.

Angel: Well you're not the only one in love with Frodo angst, I know I am and I know that we are not the only ones. Believe me! LOL

Fionarox: Well, here is the continuance. A bit later than I had intended, but it's here! Hope you enjoy.

BlueCrystal: Another new name and another reason for me to feel happy. Thank you and welcome.

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Theodore reached out for Frodo, but before he could get his hands on either of the hobbits, Frodo recoiled quickly to the man's reaching hands and in a flash Frodo locked his grip around Pippin's forearm that stood numb struck beside him. Frodo steered Pippin toward their escape. When Frodo's hand locked around Pippin's arm, Pippin recovered from the numbness that had sought his mind and body and reacted quickly to Frodo's touch, dashing toward the exit and vanishing from the man's and Frodo's sight.

Before Frodo could follow Theodore had closed in on him, staring with cold eyes down at the little creature in front of him, locked in Theodore's green eyes Frodo found his feet not cooperating, his mouth falling slightly ajar as he watched warily as Theodore stepped forward.

Pippin flung himself at the door that led out of that foul house he and his cousin had gotten themselves in to. His trembling hands reached for the doorknob and with few forceful nudges he realized that the doors were locked. In disbelief he tried again, trying to get that doorknob out of place. Frustration overwhelmed him when the doorknob didn't budge and he threw his body at the door, trying to break it down - and with no such conclusion. Pippin flung himself around to search for another escape.

When Theodore's longing hands reached out again, Frodo drew back. Stepping warily backwards - still lost in the green eyes that held his blue ones captive. His back connected with the wall - cornered -. The fire in the fireplace danced beside him, like it was mocking him, telling him that there was no way out of that place. Frodo, who was still held in Theodore's eyes, felt the poker that was used for the fireplace brush against his fingers. When Theodore realized that he had Frodo in his grasp a playful smirk crossed his face, an expression of triumph. Frodo grasped the poker and in an blink he had shoved the poker into Theodore's unprotected stomach.

Theodore's expression quickly changed as he fell backwards to the floor, groaning as he hit. Frodo wondered about the strength he had actually possessed, quickly glancing at the poker and then on Theodore.

When seeing Theodore struggling on the floor, he realized that he had a change to escape, dashing forward and towards the door.

He didn't get far because of the uninvited hands that grabbed his ankle and took him down, Frodo landed harshly on the dirty floor, trying to release himself from Theodore's grip, but not avail. Theodore pulled himself to a kneeling position while he watched the desperate hobbit fighting for salvation. His grim expression slowly developed into a smirk. "Things of beauty don't leave my houses"

When Theodore got closer to the writhing hobbit he received the sturdy foot into his stomach.. Again. Losing grip for a split second, Theodore's realized the hobbit's intentions and stood up, quickly following the crawling figure. He grabbed around Frodo's neck and pulled him upwards, the smaller one tried desperately to release the tight grip around his neck; Theodore removed his hand and placed it around Frodo's chest, holding him tight up to his own body.

Pippin desperately searched for an object he could use to break the window that isolated him from the outer environment. Feeling pleased when he found a chair, he grabbed the wooden chair, which was a bit heavy for his smaller muscles, but succeeded on throwing it against the window. The glass shattered around the window shield. In relief of finding escape he searched around in look for Frodo, the man came into his sight, with Frodo clutched tightly in his arms, one hand blocking his mouth.

Petrified, Pippin watched how Frodo clung to Theodore's forceful arms, leaning his head forward because of the pain from the pressing arm against his chest. "Where are ye going, Pippin?" Theodore spoke like an innocent man "Don't ye want to stay around to prevent yer friend's death?"

Pippin searched a conclusion in Theodore's eyes, he was not sure he had gotten the meaning of Theodore's words. "I - -" He began, but was loss for words

"If ye leave this house, I'll make sure Frodo won't" Theodore spoke

The man got frustrated when he witnessed the confusion in Pippin's expression, of course he didn't know that Pippin was not a fully grown hobbit and had lot to learn about the world. "I'm talking about killing yer friend if ye leave my premises" A smirk washed over his face "It's yer choice, to leave and be responsible of yer friend's death or to stay and I might let yer little friend here live"

"I shan't make any promises unless I'm sure- -" Pippin began, his voice quivering with fear

"A handshake then. That's the man's custom to seal their agreement" Theodore stepped forward, releasing his hand from Frodo's mouth to shake Pippin's hand

"Pip.. Pippin!" Frodo cried out "No! Don't. Leave now!" He struggled in the man's grip, trying to reach Pippin who stood in front of him, silent tear slid down Pippin's cheek as he watched Frodo desperately trying to get Pippin to walk away from all of that.

"I can't Frodo" Pippin whispered, "I can't leave you here to wait for your death"

"No.." Frodo shook his head, tears threatening his own eyes

Pippin stepped forward and grabbed the man's hand, when he tried to pull away from the man's strong grip, he found himself stuck. The smirk appeared on Theodore's face again before he tossed the hobbit into the wall behind him. Pippin's head slammed forcefully into the wall and slowly his senses faded and his body gave up, crumbling ever so slowly to the floor with Theodore's smirk remaining in his mind.

"No!" Frodo tried to get past Theodore's grip to reach his cousin, but the arms that held him forbade him that

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TBC:

AN2: Ok, I know this was a really short chapter and I'm sorry, I can't write more for the remainder of the evening and I really want this to get up and posted, considering how long it was since I updated

Anyway, is anyone out there who would like to help me to write a graphic rape? Raveness offered a while ago but I haven't heard from her since the offer. Guess she changed her mind. If you do, please e-mail me at kristjana@talnet.is

In this short time I've been around in LotR category I've seen a lot of great stories, I have the recent ones here if you want to check them out.. And believe me you do!

NASTY HOBBITSESS; It's the first story that I reviewed in LotR category and I've followed it ever since. I've never said this before but Nasty Hobbitsess has done a great job of bringing me out of my shell and inspired me of posting my own stories. Iorhael has done a great job with her story. It'll be hard to catch up, but if you like Frodo angst than it's worth to follow up.

But though NH is reaching the end, Iorhael does not take a break, now she's working on two stories; TAKEN, which has a really interesting plot, Iorhael's success on NH has woken her independence and now she's willing to lead us through something that no one has tried before: "An AU horror/mystery. Frodo was a second too late to take the Ring off his finger when he first put it on at the Pony. Not only was the Eye able to see him but it also took a part of Frodo's spirit hostage." If you find the plot sounding simple than you've clearly not read Iorhael's work, she has her own ways of confusing and twisting the plots whenever she feels like there's a need to twist and confuse. BRANDYBUCK TURNS BAGGINS is Iorhael's third story, which is inspired by Mbradford's story; called ON THE BANKS OF BRANDYWINE; "Frodo finds a letter in a book that reveals something about his past and Merry tells Sam some tales of Frodo's life at Brandy Hall. " You should really go check it out, it's gotten me hooked!

Oh before I recommend the next story, I'll have to turn my attention back to Iorhael for a bit. Iorhael is the link to two of my favorite stories on FFNet. Not only did Iorhael post one of my favorites but she also did inspire my other favorite; RING AROUND THE MERRY by aelfigu, Emma has done a great job with her angsty Frodo story, that is one EVERYONE should read: "The story will leave the standard trajectory just as Frodo, Sam and Pippin arrive in Crickhollow, where Frodo has bought a house to disguise the fact that he is leaving the Shire with the ring of Power."

"I'm going to remove your gag, Frodo," said Merry. "It will do no good to scream. No one will hear you, just as no one heeded the cries of your parents as they drowned. Then we will ask our questions." - RING AROUND THE MERRY

And the last but not least, Aratlithiel's and Ariel's triology SEASONS IN THE SHIRE (a.k.a NIGHT ON SEPTEMBER (1), AUTUMN'S REQUIEM (2) and LINDEN AND LAUREL (3) ) It's a really beautiful story and if you decide to stop by, I must recommend tissues, and girls? Please wear waterproof mascara - - Your eyes could get teary!

Anyway, that's all I have to recommend for now. But before you go ahead and check out these terrific stories I must point at the box beneath this text in the left corner.