Chapter 21 Diamond.

It was a week after Saruman's death and we were still fixing the Shire. I hadn't seen Diamond yet I had been too busy. I had just helped move large heavy trees from the road and we planted new ones. The most exciting part was when Sam planted the trees of Lorien.

I sunk exhausted down to lean against a tree. Usually I would pull out my pipe and smoke it but the many months with elves had made me feel nauseous when I smelt the pipeweed smoke or drink heavy ales or ate rich foods.

"Hey Pip!" Merry said sitting down by me and he pulled out his pipe. Merry seemed so happy to finally smoke the weed that I didn't put it out. Soon I started feeling dizzy and ill. When I felt like I would throw up I pulled my cloak up to my face and breathed through the thick cloth.

"You okay?" Merry asked his pipe still in his mouth.

"Pipeweed smoke. Makes me sick." I said my voice muffled by the Lorien cloak.

"Since when?" He asked lowering his pipe.

"Since I traveled with elves. I only ate light foods I get sick if I eat anything rich." I mumbled. Merry sighed and looked sadly at his pipe as he put his hand up to snuff it out.

"You don't have to put it out." I sighed. He smiled and stuck it back into his mouth. After five more minutes I couldn't stand it and walked away as I heard Merry laugh. I could feel myself flush and walked quickly away. I walked into what was left of a small forest.

I took a deep breath and quickly climbed up a tree. I hooked my legs around the lowest branch and hung upside down for a moment. I grabbed the branch and flipped over landing gracefully on my feet. I sighed and breathed deeply.

Suddenly a flash of pain and a picture of an eye shot through my head. I let out a small gasp and fell against the tree. I was there leaning against the tree rubbing my eyes with my hand when I heard a whisper. My hearing had improved since I had trained with the elves. I looked quickly around and stiffened as I saw Diamond and Estella staring back at me.

"Hey!" I said slightly in surprise. They both jumped up and started running but my legs were longer and I was stronger so I caught them in a second. "Were you two spying on me?" I asked smiling slightly.

"No Master Peregrin." Estella stuttered and I couldn't help but laugh. I took my hand off their shoulders and smiled. "Would you like me to walk you home?" I asked and Estella smiled back and nodded but Diamond turned away blushing.

I walked them both to Estella's home since Diamond was visiting. During the whole trip whenever I looked at Diamond she looked away when I thought she looked at me I couldn't help but look away like a child.

I wished them both a goodnight and walked back to the Green Dragon. We had set up the old inn until it looked like new. We had found the ale the men had hidden and had restored it. While I walked I felt like a fool. Why could I not talk to Diamond. I stumbled into the inn and the loudness startled me giving me an instant headache. I frowned and narrowed my eyes to keep out the light.

"Pip!" Merry shouted waving me over. By the look of him he had already had one or two drinks. He pushed a thick mug of rich heavy ale. Just looking at it made me sick. I pushed it back and he looked at me strangely and I waved one of the bar maids over.

"What can I get you Pippin? The usual?" she asked. It took me a moment to recognize her. It was Mira Broadbelt.

I shook my head. "No Mira. What is the lightest type of ale you have or maybe wine?" I asked getting yet another queer look.

"I can get you a glass of wine." she walked off and I lowered my chin to the table.

"What's wrong Mr. Pippin?" Sam asked sitting by me. Sam had just gotten engaged to Rosie and everyone knew they were crazy about each other.

"How are you and Rosie?" I asked dully.

"We are doing great Pippin just great."

"Well good to see your love life is going good. Mine is not working at all." I mumbled as Mira brought my wine and I payed her. I sipped the wine as Sam looked at me thoughtfully.

"What is it Mr Pippin?" he asked. I opened my mouth but shut it when I couldn't think of anything to say. I couldn't tell him I loved Diamond and we tried to hide it from each other like tweens.

"It's nothing Sam." I gulped down the rest of the wine. "I gotta go, I'll be at Crickhollow!" I told Merry. I walked quickly out and smiled grateful Frodo had given it to us. When I got there I pulled out my key and opened the door. I looked through the cupboards and pulled out some bread I had made earlier.

I nibbled at the bread and sat there thinking about Diamond. I yawned and fell asleep at the table. I dreamed of Diamond. We were under a silver tree. It was a party and slowly moved closer together. Then we shared a kiss. I had another dream where we were dancing under the same tree. It was night and looked like we were at a party Bilbo always use to have when the moon was it's brightest. In the dream I went down on my knees and held her hand.

"Diamond?" I was about to ask her to marry me but felt something shake me. I blinked and sat up.

"Huh?" I looked around confused wondering where Diamond went. I looked at Merry who was staring at me confused.

"What did you say? Something about Diamond I thought." Merry smiled. I blushed and stood up.

"I'm off to bed! Goodnight." I mumbled walking away. I stepped into my room and slowly took off my Mirkwood armor. I was still sappose to represent the king so I wore my armor. I colapsed into the bed and fell into a sound sleep.

Author's Notes: Sorry about the last chapter. I did the spell check thing again :)

Reviews:

legolas-lvr (pippin-lvr)- Life isn't fair. Make sure Pip dosent eat that...he does those things. And your stories are AWSOME!!!!

Ice Ember- I love Trin too! I loved to bring it back..it was fun to write!