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AN: I am sooo sorry that I haven't been able to update for a while! I wasn't able to get to the computer! Anyhoo…here you go! And Happy New Year!
Merry couldn't believe his eyes. This couldn't be Pip. Not his dear Pip. His heart felt torn as he looked at the small shivering body. Deep whip weals criss-crossed his bare chest and a large gash across his forehead trickled blood down the side of his bleeding face. One of his beautiful green eyes was half closed and was bordered with a black bruise, while his lip was split and a drop of blood was making its way down his chin.
Merry wanted, more than anything, to run over to him. To hold the small form in his arms and tell him that it would be all right. A large bony hand stopped him.
"This will be no happy reunion." Merry looked up into the solemn face of Saruman pleadingly, but a malicious half smile formed on the wizard's lips and he pushed Merry back. Turning to Pippin he said "Get up." Pippin obeyed. "Come here." Pippin obeyed.
Merry could see Pippin trembling as he stepped slowly towards them, wincing with every step. The wounds on his chest were leaking blood and as he walked, drops of it slid down and onto the floor leaving scarlet trails. The hobbit halted about a foot away from them and stared warily at the wizard, occasionally stealing a glance at Merry, who gave him an encouraging smile.
Suddenly, Saruman grabbed them both by the wrists. Unfortunately for Merry it was his right one and as soon as it was touched, he howled in pain. But the iron grip of Saruman was relentless and Merry sank to the floor in agony.
"Merry! Leave him alone!" Croaked Pippin "Don't touch hi-" he began again, but was backhanded fiercely before he could finish. Saruman whistled sharply and the two uruk guards lumbered in.
"Yes milord?" grunted Gaflag
"Take these two down to the dungeons. Separately. And bind them." Sneered Saruman.
"As you command milord." said Lazmig and with no hesitation he seized Merry up from the floor and grabbed his wrists. Despite Merry's cries of protest his wrists were bound tightly with rough cord, as were his legs and ankles, and he was picked up and slung over Lazmig's shoulder.
He was taken down the winding corridors again, passing no-one, seeing only grey and black stone. After what seemed like hours he was thrown into a cell and locked in the dark once again.
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Legolas' eyes flew open. Where was he? What had happened? He tried to move but a stabbing pain in his upper torso forced him to lie still. His eyes swivelled around as he took in what he could see of his surroundings. It was dark, that much he could figure out, but his keen sight allowed him to see through the murky gloom. He could see a ceiling, and walls. A room? Why was he in a room? It smelled damp, a musty, mildew smell that invaded his nostrils and made him shudder.
He tilted his head up slightly and saw that there was a cloth wound round his chest and he was lying on a table of some sort.
Then it all came back to him. He had been hit by an arrow, the orc attack. He looked back at his chest. No arrow. It must have been taken out, he thought. But by who? The questions churned around in his head, unanswered.
When he tried to move again he ignored the pain but found a new barrier. Ropes. Thick rough ropes around his waist, legs, wrists and ankles bound him to the table. He struggles fruitlessly against them but it was no use. Trapped. By whom he did not know, but being trapped, bound like an animal frustrated him and he let out a small cry into the darkness.
He lay still again, listening carefully for any sounds that might give him clues to his whereabouts. Nothing, just dripping water. Then he heard something. Small sobs.
He strained to hear more, to work out where they were coming from. Not in the room where he was. Next door? Through the walls.
He called out to them.
"Hello? Can you hear me?" He called. The sobs halted.
A small voice called back.
"Legolas?"
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AN: sorry for you having to wait so long but I couldn't get to the computer! I have lots more in store for our young halflings……more lovely angst….heeheehee fun! Ow! This has nothing to do with the story but I was just trying to put my hair up an a ponytail and the band snapped and it hit my face and I have a long mark down my cheek and it stiiiiings! Ok shutting up…
Luthien Tinuviel the 2nd: Love this story, cuz of course i love merry and pippin. Who can't? But...i must admit i'm a huge legolas fan as well. tho i love angst stories, no matter what characters they have. This one is good, even if you don't like leggy...or orli...and i'll keep reading! Update soon!
Pippin da Great: ooooh a new reviewer! Welcome! Sorry I couldn't update sooner!
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StarDust48: Angels, Demons, and Plushies I look forward to reading your reviews each chapter too. Now, I'm a bit worried ... what does that evil wizard want to do to our precious little hobbits now?
Pippin da Great: I love those reviews! Oooh I have a lot of evil things that ol' Sarry is gonna do!
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Lafahaline: Ahh ... Mer and Pip are back together. ^_^ *Huggles* them both. However, I can't help but think that there is so more unfortunate happenings in their future.
Pippin da Great: You think right!
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Lady Lanet: Merry: WE JUST GOT BACK TOGTHER AND NOW SARUMAN'S GOING TO HURT US! Both: NO! Pippin: *Big tears in eyes.* Merry: *Gigantic tears in eyes.* Me: Aw... C'mere you two. *gives them a hug.* Me: GO KILL SARUMAN! Merry & Pippin: YEAH! Me: This is a good story!
Pippin da Great: ahh another scripty review! And another new reviewer! Welcome!
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Ice Ember: Aww the poor hobbits. At least they know that they are each alive. Plz don't kill Legolas, but I guess it's okay if you do. ^__^
Pippin da Great: I don't know what to do with Legolas but he is alive…at the moment!
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Pip4: Dude!! You can't just stop it there!! I wanna know what happens. PLease update it soon. It was a pretty good cliffhanger though.
Pippin da Great: im glad you like my evil cliffies…maybe that will be my claim to fame…evil cliffhangers…hmmmmm
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Icanreadncount: Great chap, and yet another of your great cliffs! Speaking of which, my friend's cousin, Chris, fell of a cliff at a church retreat and... there was much damage. Many casts, and his ear was ripped off (they doctors sewed it back on) Heh. Hey, I dind't gasp! *gasp* Yay!
Pippin da Great: Ow! That has gotta hurt! I am so glad u like my cliffies!
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Fantasy101: *Hug's Merry and Pip* Poor little Hobbits! You can't leave it there! Please update soon^_~
Pippin da Great: sorry about not updating soon, they are going to need a lot of hugs!
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XxKTxX: The next chapter's gonna be a sad one I can feel it... *prepares self*
Pippin da Great: was that sad??? I don't know!
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Reasonably Crazy: This is so good! Well, not 'good,' it's evil really, beating up MY Pippin, shooting Leggy in the chest...Since I hate this, of course I want you to write more. PLEASE? *Glare* *Realizes glare isn't working* *Puppy face* Please? *Realizing puppy face isn't working* *goes off and sulks*
Pippin da Great: oh I like ure name! Welcome! Hehehehehe! I like ure style…he is my Pippin…not ures! *fights over Pippin* *tears him in half* aaaaah!
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Angels, Demons and Plushies:
Pippin: She loves me la la la la la. Merry: She loves me too! Pippin: We are loved! Adrienne: ^_^ Which is rare, considering I dun like many people. Merry: And what would the 'Merry-and-Pippin-fangirl' do if she was in this fic? Adrienne: *sharpens axe* Murder Saruman. Merry: ^_^ Pippin: 0.0 But murdering is bad! Adrienne: Pippin, you're telling that to a person who loves gore movies and watches graphic war violence before she goes to bed at night. Pippin: ^_^U Oh yeah. I forgot. Adrienne: You're so silly. Now, if Saruman hurts Merry and Pippin TOO badly, I will murder him AND my plushie. Saruman: 0.0 Adrienne: *oils chainsaw* Let's hope a happy ending comes along for Adrienne or she will be forced to kill. And we dun want that. Merry: No we don't! *hugs Adrienne* We want a happy Adrienne because an angry Adrienne only results pain and suffering and a little death. Adrienne: Mer's learned so well. ^_^
Pippin da Great: You are evil doing such funny reviews which make me pet the whole thing in!
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Lady Ithiell: Wow, you update fast! I missed 4, FOUR chapters! anyway...Have I already told you that I love this story? If I haven't: I LOVE THIS STORY! I have an idea for a sequel to this (I dread the end of this story): Minas Tirith, Denethor (I HATE HIM), Pippin, do I have to say more? Oh, yes: Faramir trying to help Pip (I would be wishless happy)
Pippin da Great: that is a really good idea…I might just follow up on that! Thank you!
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Star's dreams: Why do we hurt the one we love in are stories? Also you are the firstperson I know who don't like the elf. Well Pippin knows about Merry but what will the evil wizard do now? Oh so many question and I have to wait for the answers.
Pippin da Great: Yes, you will have to wait precious….*slinks off*
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Honey Dipped Rose: *woot* merry's finally back in the picture! however, his present situation isn't all that great. are you able to download the movie on your computer? or are you not willing to do that? i just got through watching that merry and pippin seperation scene before i read this chapter we all LOVE the angst!
Pippin da Great: I loved your ver long review and I am sad that I couldn't have put all of it in. There are not many anti-leggy people such as us are there? Where did you download it from????? Coz I would love to download it!
AN: I am sooo sorry that I haven't been able to update for a while! I wasn't able to get to the computer! Anyhoo…here you go! And Happy New Year!
Merry couldn't believe his eyes. This couldn't be Pip. Not his dear Pip. His heart felt torn as he looked at the small shivering body. Deep whip weals criss-crossed his bare chest and a large gash across his forehead trickled blood down the side of his bleeding face. One of his beautiful green eyes was half closed and was bordered with a black bruise, while his lip was split and a drop of blood was making its way down his chin.
Merry wanted, more than anything, to run over to him. To hold the small form in his arms and tell him that it would be all right. A large bony hand stopped him.
"This will be no happy reunion." Merry looked up into the solemn face of Saruman pleadingly, but a malicious half smile formed on the wizard's lips and he pushed Merry back. Turning to Pippin he said "Get up." Pippin obeyed. "Come here." Pippin obeyed.
Merry could see Pippin trembling as he stepped slowly towards them, wincing with every step. The wounds on his chest were leaking blood and as he walked, drops of it slid down and onto the floor leaving scarlet trails. The hobbit halted about a foot away from them and stared warily at the wizard, occasionally stealing a glance at Merry, who gave him an encouraging smile.
Suddenly, Saruman grabbed them both by the wrists. Unfortunately for Merry it was his right one and as soon as it was touched, he howled in pain. But the iron grip of Saruman was relentless and Merry sank to the floor in agony.
"Merry! Leave him alone!" Croaked Pippin "Don't touch hi-" he began again, but was backhanded fiercely before he could finish. Saruman whistled sharply and the two uruk guards lumbered in.
"Yes milord?" grunted Gaflag
"Take these two down to the dungeons. Separately. And bind them." Sneered Saruman.
"As you command milord." said Lazmig and with no hesitation he seized Merry up from the floor and grabbed his wrists. Despite Merry's cries of protest his wrists were bound tightly with rough cord, as were his legs and ankles, and he was picked up and slung over Lazmig's shoulder.
He was taken down the winding corridors again, passing no-one, seeing only grey and black stone. After what seemed like hours he was thrown into a cell and locked in the dark once again.
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Legolas' eyes flew open. Where was he? What had happened? He tried to move but a stabbing pain in his upper torso forced him to lie still. His eyes swivelled around as he took in what he could see of his surroundings. It was dark, that much he could figure out, but his keen sight allowed him to see through the murky gloom. He could see a ceiling, and walls. A room? Why was he in a room? It smelled damp, a musty, mildew smell that invaded his nostrils and made him shudder.
He tilted his head up slightly and saw that there was a cloth wound round his chest and he was lying on a table of some sort.
Then it all came back to him. He had been hit by an arrow, the orc attack. He looked back at his chest. No arrow. It must have been taken out, he thought. But by who? The questions churned around in his head, unanswered.
When he tried to move again he ignored the pain but found a new barrier. Ropes. Thick rough ropes around his waist, legs, wrists and ankles bound him to the table. He struggles fruitlessly against them but it was no use. Trapped. By whom he did not know, but being trapped, bound like an animal frustrated him and he let out a small cry into the darkness.
He lay still again, listening carefully for any sounds that might give him clues to his whereabouts. Nothing, just dripping water. Then he heard something. Small sobs.
He strained to hear more, to work out where they were coming from. Not in the room where he was. Next door? Through the walls.
He called out to them.
"Hello? Can you hear me?" He called. The sobs halted.
A small voice called back.
"Legolas?"
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AN: sorry for you having to wait so long but I couldn't get to the computer! I have lots more in store for our young halflings……more lovely angst….heeheehee fun! Ow! This has nothing to do with the story but I was just trying to put my hair up an a ponytail and the band snapped and it hit my face and I have a long mark down my cheek and it stiiiiings! Ok shutting up…
Luthien Tinuviel the 2nd: Love this story, cuz of course i love merry and pippin. Who can't? But...i must admit i'm a huge legolas fan as well. tho i love angst stories, no matter what characters they have. This one is good, even if you don't like leggy...or orli...and i'll keep reading! Update soon!
Pippin da Great: ooooh a new reviewer! Welcome! Sorry I couldn't update sooner!
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StarDust48: Angels, Demons, and Plushies I look forward to reading your reviews each chapter too. Now, I'm a bit worried ... what does that evil wizard want to do to our precious little hobbits now?
Pippin da Great: I love those reviews! Oooh I have a lot of evil things that ol' Sarry is gonna do!
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Lafahaline: Ahh ... Mer and Pip are back together. ^_^ *Huggles* them both. However, I can't help but think that there is so more unfortunate happenings in their future.
Pippin da Great: You think right!
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Lady Lanet: Merry: WE JUST GOT BACK TOGTHER AND NOW SARUMAN'S GOING TO HURT US! Both: NO! Pippin: *Big tears in eyes.* Merry: *Gigantic tears in eyes.* Me: Aw... C'mere you two. *gives them a hug.* Me: GO KILL SARUMAN! Merry & Pippin: YEAH! Me: This is a good story!
Pippin da Great: ahh another scripty review! And another new reviewer! Welcome!
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Ice Ember: Aww the poor hobbits. At least they know that they are each alive. Plz don't kill Legolas, but I guess it's okay if you do. ^__^
Pippin da Great: I don't know what to do with Legolas but he is alive…at the moment!
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Pip4: Dude!! You can't just stop it there!! I wanna know what happens. PLease update it soon. It was a pretty good cliffhanger though.
Pippin da Great: im glad you like my evil cliffies…maybe that will be my claim to fame…evil cliffhangers…hmmmmm
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Icanreadncount: Great chap, and yet another of your great cliffs! Speaking of which, my friend's cousin, Chris, fell of a cliff at a church retreat and... there was much damage. Many casts, and his ear was ripped off (they doctors sewed it back on) Heh. Hey, I dind't gasp! *gasp* Yay!
Pippin da Great: Ow! That has gotta hurt! I am so glad u like my cliffies!
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Fantasy101: *Hug's Merry and Pip* Poor little Hobbits! You can't leave it there! Please update soon^_~
Pippin da Great: sorry about not updating soon, they are going to need a lot of hugs!
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XxKTxX: The next chapter's gonna be a sad one I can feel it... *prepares self*
Pippin da Great: was that sad??? I don't know!
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Reasonably Crazy: This is so good! Well, not 'good,' it's evil really, beating up MY Pippin, shooting Leggy in the chest...Since I hate this, of course I want you to write more. PLEASE? *Glare* *Realizes glare isn't working* *Puppy face* Please? *Realizing puppy face isn't working* *goes off and sulks*
Pippin da Great: oh I like ure name! Welcome! Hehehehehe! I like ure style…he is my Pippin…not ures! *fights over Pippin* *tears him in half* aaaaah!
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Angels, Demons and Plushies:
Pippin: She loves me la la la la la. Merry: She loves me too! Pippin: We are loved! Adrienne: ^_^ Which is rare, considering I dun like many people. Merry: And what would the 'Merry-and-Pippin-fangirl' do if she was in this fic? Adrienne: *sharpens axe* Murder Saruman. Merry: ^_^ Pippin: 0.0 But murdering is bad! Adrienne: Pippin, you're telling that to a person who loves gore movies and watches graphic war violence before she goes to bed at night. Pippin: ^_^U Oh yeah. I forgot. Adrienne: You're so silly. Now, if Saruman hurts Merry and Pippin TOO badly, I will murder him AND my plushie. Saruman: 0.0 Adrienne: *oils chainsaw* Let's hope a happy ending comes along for Adrienne or she will be forced to kill. And we dun want that. Merry: No we don't! *hugs Adrienne* We want a happy Adrienne because an angry Adrienne only results pain and suffering and a little death. Adrienne: Mer's learned so well. ^_^
Pippin da Great: You are evil doing such funny reviews which make me pet the whole thing in!
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Lady Ithiell: Wow, you update fast! I missed 4, FOUR chapters! anyway...Have I already told you that I love this story? If I haven't: I LOVE THIS STORY! I have an idea for a sequel to this (I dread the end of this story): Minas Tirith, Denethor (I HATE HIM), Pippin, do I have to say more? Oh, yes: Faramir trying to help Pip (I would be wishless happy)
Pippin da Great: that is a really good idea…I might just follow up on that! Thank you!
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Star's dreams: Why do we hurt the one we love in are stories? Also you are the firstperson I know who don't like the elf. Well Pippin knows about Merry but what will the evil wizard do now? Oh so many question and I have to wait for the answers.
Pippin da Great: Yes, you will have to wait precious….*slinks off*
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Honey Dipped Rose: *woot* merry's finally back in the picture! however, his present situation isn't all that great. are you able to download the movie on your computer? or are you not willing to do that? i just got through watching that merry and pippin seperation scene before i read this chapter we all LOVE the angst!
Pippin da Great: I loved your ver long review and I am sad that I couldn't have put all of it in. There are not many anti-leggy people such as us are there? Where did you download it from????? Coz I would love to download it!