Disclaimer: Usual boring stuff applies.
Pippin awoke to find that the torches on the walls were burning low and gave off very little light. The effects of the lembas had long since worn off and he felt more fatigued and aching than ever.
He was sitting up, slowly as to not reopen the weals, when the door creaked open and Saruman stepped in. Pushing the door closed, he looked over at the cage and gave a wry smile. Seeing the hobbit in such obvious pain obviously pleased him in a sadistic way. He walked slowly over to Pippin, his eyes never leaving the frightened hobbit. As he reached him, Pippin backed away to the other side of the cage, away from the wizard's icy glare. Saruman pulled a silver key out from one of his pockets, and with a quick move, unlocked the cage. The door swung open and Saruman reached in, grabbing Pippin by the arm and hauling him out. The stretch had reopened all his wounds, which began to bleed again, causing Pippin to cry out in pain.
"Stand up." Ordered Saruman, and he smirked as Pippin struggled to get to his feet without causing himself more hurt. "Go over to the chest." commanded the wizard, and Pippin obliged. Saruman crouched in front of Pippin and grabbed his chin. "Do you know what I do to prisoners who refuse to tell me things?" He enquired. Pippin shook his head slightly. "I hurt them." continued Saruman in a whisper. He let go of the hobbits chin and swiftly ran three of his claw-like fingernails down Pippin's cheek, creating three deep scratches. Pippin winced but did not look away. Then, with a force that was unimaginable, Saruman drew back his hand and punched Pippin in the cheek, sending him sprawling a few feet away. An welt of angry red had formed on the hobbit's pale cheek and his lip was split. Shakily, he got to his feet, only to receive another blow.
It was then that three knocks sounded on the door. It creaked open and the two orc guards came in, carrying a small figure. It was thrown on the floor and the two uruks left with a bow. The form on the floor looked up at Saruman and Pippin recognised the familiar face.
"Merry!" He tried to call, but his voice, through cold and lack of water, came out as a small croak.
"Pip? Merry looked at him and his eyes widened. "Pip!" He got up and started towards his cousin, but a large bony hand stopped him.
"Not so fast halfling. This will be no happy reunion."
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AN:I know this was a short chapter, sorry, but I want to get to Merry's point of view to see what he feels about how Pip looks (if you get what I mean!) I am listening to the bit in the ROTK soundtrack where Pippin rides off with Gandalf *sniffs* awwww ^_^
Silver: whoa whoa whoa Bud. whats this? You like... stopped there? NOW pippins in a new place and we're left wondering whats going on in this new place! obviously i just jumped into this story today so this is the first cliffhanger i've faced ^_^)
Pippin da Great: Hehehe you will get used to my evil cliff hangers…there will be one in nearly every chapter!
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Ice Ember: Aw, poor Legolas! He's my second fav (which I also like to torture hehe) ^_^ Update soon plz! Pippin da Great: This is a well known fact to the people that know me…I HATE Legolas (and orli) but I am trying to keep my hate down in this fic *struggles* oh what the hell…DIE LEGGY! (The only time I like him is in 'Recaptured')
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K-S fan: This is pretty good. I love Pippin angst, and when you throw in Merry angst, well, that's all the better. The stuff with Aragorn and the others seems a little off to me (I can't see them retreating from orcs until all three of them were dead, but it doesn't hurt the story. Anyway, poor Pippin! You're not going to have the orcs...rape him, are you? And Legolas will be alright, yes?
Pippin da Great: I get you about the Aragorn stuff…if I didn't make them retreat then M + P would have had to be rescued early. And NOOOOOOOOOOOO. I don't do rape or slash. Ever. There you go! And I don't know about Legolas…
-------------- star's dreams: I'm so worry about going to happen next. Great story you got here. And great cliffy.
Pippin da Great: so you should be *laughs evilly* im glad you like my cliffies! ^_^
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Fantasy101: This was another great few chapters! Sorry I haven't reviewd in a while it's because...wel because I's lazy^_~ But Your story is great and I can't wait to read more so please update soon^_^
Pippin da Great: LOL. I update as much as I can!
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Pip4: Alright! They haven't broken Pippin's spirit yet. And they won't!! Ya hear that Saruman! My Pip's not going down without a fight!! You're not gonna kill Legolas are you? Please don't kill him. That was a cool chapter. Please keep writing it, it's great.
Pippin da Great: Pippin is stronger than anyone knows (apart from me…the wonderful author! Lol ^_^) I might kill Legolas…might not…
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Icanreadncount: I'm not really in a good state to write a review in, since I've been listening to South Park sound clips all day (heh heh). But I loved the chapter! *gasp* (yeah, that one came a little late) LEGOLAS! NO! Pippin da Great: glad u loved it and LEGOLAS!YES!
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StarDust48:Yummy! More hobbit angst! Arg! Not another one of your carefully planned and evil cliffhangers! ^_^ Seriously though, you are great at those things. However, I am just a bit curious what is up with Merry .. hopefully next chapter we'll find out ...*wink wink, hint hint*
Pippin da Great: Yes! Yummy! ^_^ here is the chappie. Carefully planned? I never plan anything! Far too boring!
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Lafahaline : ahh! forgive me please! these past two reviews of mine have been so late. i really loved the memory pip had of better times with his fav cousin, nice little touch there ^_^ now get back here and update! =)
Pippin da Great: I am back here updating! Glad u liked da memory!
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Honey Dipped Rose : oh no, that was a good hm. good chapter! legolas was always an interesting character to me when i read the books. however, now with the release of the movies, i can't help but say i am a little tired of him. which is no fault of orlando's, but his rabid fan girls.
Pippin da Great: ooh! that's good! ^_^ I agree about the rabid fan girls…I have many friends who are obsessed. I have a thing about elves…they annoy me…im more of a hobbit person! Apart from Frodo…and Sam…ok maybe im just a Merry and Pippin person! --------------
Angels, Demons, and Plushies: Adrienne: Can't let Legolas plushie read... Legolas: I'VE BEEN INJURED?! NOO!! Merry: Hehehehe, sucker. Legolas: Quiet, you little... hobbit! Merry: I know what I am. You don't need to point it out to me. Legolas: -_-U Adrienne: Leggy angst. *LOL* Nice. Haven't read Leggy angst in a year. No lie. Pippin: Yeah, you've been too busy with Pippin angst. Adrienne: Actually, I was on other subjects. Sadly, Lord of the Rings lost my attention for a while. When Pippin and Merry became my new favorites (next to Aragorn and Arwen), I had to look for their angst. Pippin: BIG angst fan. Adrienne: It's what I write best. *LOL* Merry: Where am I? Adrienne: Not here. Merry: I KNEW that... You're no help. Adrienne: ^_^ Merry: I dun like you... Adrienne: So, do I make you laugh when you read these things? I tend to get most authors giggling. Pippin da Great: yep u do make me laugh! Always look forward to your reviews! How could LOTR lose ure attention 0.0????????? Traitor!
Pippin awoke to find that the torches on the walls were burning low and gave off very little light. The effects of the lembas had long since worn off and he felt more fatigued and aching than ever.
He was sitting up, slowly as to not reopen the weals, when the door creaked open and Saruman stepped in. Pushing the door closed, he looked over at the cage and gave a wry smile. Seeing the hobbit in such obvious pain obviously pleased him in a sadistic way. He walked slowly over to Pippin, his eyes never leaving the frightened hobbit. As he reached him, Pippin backed away to the other side of the cage, away from the wizard's icy glare. Saruman pulled a silver key out from one of his pockets, and with a quick move, unlocked the cage. The door swung open and Saruman reached in, grabbing Pippin by the arm and hauling him out. The stretch had reopened all his wounds, which began to bleed again, causing Pippin to cry out in pain.
"Stand up." Ordered Saruman, and he smirked as Pippin struggled to get to his feet without causing himself more hurt. "Go over to the chest." commanded the wizard, and Pippin obliged. Saruman crouched in front of Pippin and grabbed his chin. "Do you know what I do to prisoners who refuse to tell me things?" He enquired. Pippin shook his head slightly. "I hurt them." continued Saruman in a whisper. He let go of the hobbits chin and swiftly ran three of his claw-like fingernails down Pippin's cheek, creating three deep scratches. Pippin winced but did not look away. Then, with a force that was unimaginable, Saruman drew back his hand and punched Pippin in the cheek, sending him sprawling a few feet away. An welt of angry red had formed on the hobbit's pale cheek and his lip was split. Shakily, he got to his feet, only to receive another blow.
It was then that three knocks sounded on the door. It creaked open and the two orc guards came in, carrying a small figure. It was thrown on the floor and the two uruks left with a bow. The form on the floor looked up at Saruman and Pippin recognised the familiar face.
"Merry!" He tried to call, but his voice, through cold and lack of water, came out as a small croak.
"Pip? Merry looked at him and his eyes widened. "Pip!" He got up and started towards his cousin, but a large bony hand stopped him.
"Not so fast halfling. This will be no happy reunion."
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AN:I know this was a short chapter, sorry, but I want to get to Merry's point of view to see what he feels about how Pip looks (if you get what I mean!) I am listening to the bit in the ROTK soundtrack where Pippin rides off with Gandalf *sniffs* awwww ^_^
Silver: whoa whoa whoa Bud. whats this? You like... stopped there? NOW pippins in a new place and we're left wondering whats going on in this new place! obviously i just jumped into this story today so this is the first cliffhanger i've faced ^_^)
Pippin da Great: Hehehe you will get used to my evil cliff hangers…there will be one in nearly every chapter!
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Ice Ember: Aw, poor Legolas! He's my second fav (which I also like to torture hehe) ^_^ Update soon plz! Pippin da Great: This is a well known fact to the people that know me…I HATE Legolas (and orli) but I am trying to keep my hate down in this fic *struggles* oh what the hell…DIE LEGGY! (The only time I like him is in 'Recaptured')
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K-S fan: This is pretty good. I love Pippin angst, and when you throw in Merry angst, well, that's all the better. The stuff with Aragorn and the others seems a little off to me (I can't see them retreating from orcs until all three of them were dead, but it doesn't hurt the story. Anyway, poor Pippin! You're not going to have the orcs...rape him, are you? And Legolas will be alright, yes?
Pippin da Great: I get you about the Aragorn stuff…if I didn't make them retreat then M + P would have had to be rescued early. And NOOOOOOOOOOOO. I don't do rape or slash. Ever. There you go! And I don't know about Legolas…
-------------- star's dreams: I'm so worry about going to happen next. Great story you got here. And great cliffy.
Pippin da Great: so you should be *laughs evilly* im glad you like my cliffies! ^_^
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Fantasy101: This was another great few chapters! Sorry I haven't reviewd in a while it's because...wel because I's lazy^_~ But Your story is great and I can't wait to read more so please update soon^_^
Pippin da Great: LOL. I update as much as I can!
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Pip4: Alright! They haven't broken Pippin's spirit yet. And they won't!! Ya hear that Saruman! My Pip's not going down without a fight!! You're not gonna kill Legolas are you? Please don't kill him. That was a cool chapter. Please keep writing it, it's great.
Pippin da Great: Pippin is stronger than anyone knows (apart from me…the wonderful author! Lol ^_^) I might kill Legolas…might not…
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Icanreadncount: I'm not really in a good state to write a review in, since I've been listening to South Park sound clips all day (heh heh). But I loved the chapter! *gasp* (yeah, that one came a little late) LEGOLAS! NO! Pippin da Great: glad u loved it and LEGOLAS!YES!
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StarDust48:Yummy! More hobbit angst! Arg! Not another one of your carefully planned and evil cliffhangers! ^_^ Seriously though, you are great at those things. However, I am just a bit curious what is up with Merry .. hopefully next chapter we'll find out ...*wink wink, hint hint*
Pippin da Great: Yes! Yummy! ^_^ here is the chappie. Carefully planned? I never plan anything! Far too boring!
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Lafahaline : ahh! forgive me please! these past two reviews of mine have been so late. i really loved the memory pip had of better times with his fav cousin, nice little touch there ^_^ now get back here and update! =)
Pippin da Great: I am back here updating! Glad u liked da memory!
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Honey Dipped Rose : oh no, that was a good hm. good chapter! legolas was always an interesting character to me when i read the books. however, now with the release of the movies, i can't help but say i am a little tired of him. which is no fault of orlando's, but his rabid fan girls.
Pippin da Great: ooh! that's good! ^_^ I agree about the rabid fan girls…I have many friends who are obsessed. I have a thing about elves…they annoy me…im more of a hobbit person! Apart from Frodo…and Sam…ok maybe im just a Merry and Pippin person! --------------
Angels, Demons, and Plushies: Adrienne: Can't let Legolas plushie read... Legolas: I'VE BEEN INJURED?! NOO!! Merry: Hehehehe, sucker. Legolas: Quiet, you little... hobbit! Merry: I know what I am. You don't need to point it out to me. Legolas: -_-U Adrienne: Leggy angst. *LOL* Nice. Haven't read Leggy angst in a year. No lie. Pippin: Yeah, you've been too busy with Pippin angst. Adrienne: Actually, I was on other subjects. Sadly, Lord of the Rings lost my attention for a while. When Pippin and Merry became my new favorites (next to Aragorn and Arwen), I had to look for their angst. Pippin: BIG angst fan. Adrienne: It's what I write best. *LOL* Merry: Where am I? Adrienne: Not here. Merry: I KNEW that... You're no help. Adrienne: ^_^ Merry: I dun like you... Adrienne: So, do I make you laugh when you read these things? I tend to get most authors giggling. Pippin da Great: yep u do make me laugh! Always look forward to your reviews! How could LOTR lose ure attention 0.0????????? Traitor!