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Chapter Four
I had learned to respect the intelligence, integrity, creativity and capacity for deep thought and hard work latent somewhere in every child; they had learned that I differed from them only in years and experience, and that as I, an ordinary human being, loved and respected them, I expected payment in kind.
-Sybil Marshall
Ali and Elena walked into Millie's restaurant and headed towards the counter where Millie was working. Millie looked up and smiled as she saw who it was.
"Well, if it isn't my two favorite customers. What would you two like today?" Millie asked.
"I would like a slice pumpkin pie today, please," Ali said.
"And I would like a slice of apple, if you'd be so kind," Elena said.
"I should've known. You two never change what you want," Millie said, smiling as she turned to get what they ordered.
"I still think you're lying about that Pippin, Ali," Elena said as the two of them sat down.
"He exists, I know he does. The past year hasn't been a dream," Ali insisted.
Pippin listened to the two's conversation. Pippin couldn't believe that Ali's friend was denying that she knew he existed, and she was the one who gave Ali the note. Just wait until he had her hands on her, if she didn't give Ali the note...
"You're dreaming, Ali," Elena said, laughing.
Ali glared at her. "When will I get it through you're thick head that Pippin DOES exist?"
"I don't know, when will you?" Elena asked.
Pippin finally had enough. He got up and stomped over to the two of them. He'd make her see that he DID exist and that Ali wasn't lying.
"I heard someone say my name. You called?" Pippin asked, standing behind Ali.
Ali quickly turned around and her jaw dropped when she saw Pippin. Pippin looked at her and smiled slightly.
"Did you miss me?" Pippin said.
Ali quickly stood and hugged him tightly. Pippin hugged her back just as tightly. It felt so good to hold her again; he missed her so much that he wanted to cry with happiness. After what seemed like forever, Ali pulled away from him.
"I can't believe you're here. How did you get here? Where were you all this time? How did you find my house and why didn't you knock on the door so I could see you?" Ali asked all at once.
"I don't know where you live, Ali. You're friend here said she'd give you the note that I wrote. But for some reason she didn't give it to you and now she doesn't believe that I'm Pippin, which I am," Pippin said, turning to Elena and glared at her.
"Well, she DID manage to give me the note, but she kept denying the fact that you existed and she never told me that she met you," Ali said, turning to Elena, also.
"Well, as Ali said, I did put your note in her mailbox. I knew she'd come over straightaway to my house and tell me all about how you existed," Elena stated.
"Which I did and you still denied it," Ali said.
"Well, I had known that Eli and I had left Pippin in a place where he was bound to find this here restaurant, for it resembled something like your inns in the Shire, am I correct?" Elena asked Pippin.
"Why—yes, it did, that's why I came in here. It reminded me of home," Pippin said, surprised.
"So Eli and I figured that when you, Ali, came to my house, I would pretend I didn't know anything like I usually did ever since you woke up, even though I've been proven wrong about Middle Earth. I would tell you that we should go down here to Millie's. Then you would be able to meet Pippin and everybody would be happy again," Elena explained. "And before you went to your sword fighting practice, I went over there myself and told Adam to remind you about that dance on Friday and pretend to ask you out. Saying no would make sure you still loved Pippin and wouldn't go to the dance unless it was with Pippin."
Ali stared at Elena. "You can't be serious. Why go through the trouble when you could've told me out front?"
Elena shrugged. "Thought it might be fun to have it a surprise that Pippin was here in the flesh and blood."
"Well, it all worked out no how," Pippin said, laughing and giving Ali a hug. "I'm here now, and we can forget about all the misunderstandings."
"Well, I best be off and leave you two lovebirds here on your own. If you still want to, Ali, you can come over later and spend the night like your mom said," Elena said.
Ali nodded and the two of them said goodbye. When Elena left, Ali turned to Pippin.
"Do you want to go for a walk?" Ali asked.
"Sounds good to me," Pippin said.
The two of them paid their bills and left the shop, holding hands. As they walked, Ali felt as if she was walking in the clouds. She couldn't've felt happier than right now in this moment. Ali was walking down the street with the love of her life.
"So how is everybody back home in Middle Earth?" Ali asked.
"Doing fine. Aragorn became king and married Arwen, that She-Elf. Legolas and Gimili went traveling, Sam became the Sheriff, Frodo's traveled a little, though he's been down lately and stayed at Bag End, writing his book. I have no idea what Boromir's been doing, nor Gandalf. Merry and I've become soldiers in Gondor," Pippin told her.
"Sounds like everybody's been busy," Ali said.
Pippin nodded. "Yeah, we have been. Had a reunion among us hobbits, when I came here."
"What do you mean?" Ali asked.
"Well, I remembered you saying that if you wanted something bad enough and willed it hard enough, you could get to wherever you wanted. And Frodo encouraged me to see if it worked and here I am," Pippin said. "I missed you so much, Ali."
"I missed you, too. But we're together now," Ali said. "Um, Pippin?"
"Yeah?"
"Where you staying at?" Ali asked.
Pippin shrugged. "Nowhere in particular at the moment. But don't worry about me, Ali."
"Maybe my parents or Elena's parents will let you stay for awhile," Ali said.
"Maybe, or I'll find your inn and stay there. Let's not think about accommodations right now. I want to know how you've been," Pippin exclaimed.
So Ali told Pippin about her lessons and Stardust and what she had been doing lately. It felt good to tell him everything; Pippin gave his undivided attention and commented on everything when necessary. Finally after a couple of hours, the two of them stopped in the middle of the sidewalk just outside of the city park.
"Well, it seems you've been busy yourself," Pippin said.
Ali nodded. "Yeah, I have."
The two of them fell silent for a few minutes. Pippin gazed into Ali's eyes and was soon lost in them. After a few moments, Pippin spoke up.
"Ali?"
"Yes, Pippin?"
"May I kiss you?"
Ali smiled softly. "Certainly. I would enjoy it."
Pippin smiled and bent down slightly and kissed Ali on the lips. As they kissed, Ali felt exhilaration. 'I can't believe I'm kissing him again,' Ali thought. Finally the two of them pulled away.
"Well, I guess I better show you a place where you can sleep. I need to be getting Elena's or everybody'll be wondering what happened to me," Ali said.
Pippin nodded. "It sounds good to me."
Ali led Pippin to the nearest hotel and got him situated. Saying goodbye to him, Ali left the hotel and to Elena's house, feeling happier and a lighter heart.
A/n: There's chapter four, I hope you've enjoyed it, though it's not going anywhere. But an idea's forming in my head so maybe it'll go faster story- wise. Yet again I haven't been keeping up with the story due to school and being busy. Also I'm sick this weekend, so that's even more joyful, no? I'll write more later today or tomorrow, depending how fast I go. I'm amazed at all the reviews that people have been doing on this story and I appreciate it greatly and keep reviewing, it'll keep my spirits up.
One more thing before I shut up, I have this original story that I'm writing and I was thinking about putting it on fictionpress.com to see if anybody likes it. It's about a King and Queen's son who exiles himself because he doesn't want to be the next king on the throne. War is upon the country and...yeah. I'm not good at summaries. If you think I should put it up let me know. I'm also thinking about writing a Harry Potter story and if anybody has anything to contribute, I'd be happy, it'll help me get my brain juices going for the Harry Potter story. I'm thinking about doing something when Sirius was in school, so if you alls have any ideas, email or review. Anyways, I'll shut up now.
Kage Miko- Thanks! I'm glad I keep you at the edge of your seat. I'm glad I succeeded in something! Laugh out loud. I assure you Pippin and Ali will have some adventures before they go off to Middle Earth. Yes, they're going to Middle Earth but I'm not going to tell you when. Maybe in a sequel. Anyways, keep reading and I'll keep writing!
Yarrow Spencer- Thank you! I'm glad that Ali's not one and you love the story! And I'm touched that you have a lot to compliment on. I'll keep what you said in mind and I hope you keep on reading!
Mi- Thanks! Glad you like the story. Hope you keep reading.
Sunni07- Thanks! Glad you think it's magnificent, though I'm a humble person and won't jump up and down and run in circles. Nevermind. Sorry about you not reading the third chapter, can't help you, laugh out loud. And where I said I get my ideas from, it was a figure of speech, a figure of speech, my friend. (I meant to put figure of speech twice, don't think I've finally cracked and added extra phrases twice on stuff, if you get that). Once again, I hope you continue reading the story and I'll continue writing!
Melissa Ocean- Thanks! Hope this has answered your question. I hope this chapter'll satisfy you until I get the next one written and updated. Keep reading and I'll keep writing.
Magia- Thanks so much! I hope you keep reading the story. And I'm glad you liked the first story as well. Anyways, thanks a million for the review!
Lady Gwien- Thanks! I hope the plot's still interesting for you. Hope you continue reading.
Gatecirp- Thanks! Sorry? Cliffhangers are my specialty, it'll keep you reading, hopefully, laughing out loud. Hope this is fulfilling your need so far!
Yahoo-chocolate-bars- Thanks! Yes, go Pippin! Hope you continue reading and I'll continue writing.
Chapter Four
I had learned to respect the intelligence, integrity, creativity and capacity for deep thought and hard work latent somewhere in every child; they had learned that I differed from them only in years and experience, and that as I, an ordinary human being, loved and respected them, I expected payment in kind.
-Sybil Marshall
Ali and Elena walked into Millie's restaurant and headed towards the counter where Millie was working. Millie looked up and smiled as she saw who it was.
"Well, if it isn't my two favorite customers. What would you two like today?" Millie asked.
"I would like a slice pumpkin pie today, please," Ali said.
"And I would like a slice of apple, if you'd be so kind," Elena said.
"I should've known. You two never change what you want," Millie said, smiling as she turned to get what they ordered.
"I still think you're lying about that Pippin, Ali," Elena said as the two of them sat down.
"He exists, I know he does. The past year hasn't been a dream," Ali insisted.
Pippin listened to the two's conversation. Pippin couldn't believe that Ali's friend was denying that she knew he existed, and she was the one who gave Ali the note. Just wait until he had her hands on her, if she didn't give Ali the note...
"You're dreaming, Ali," Elena said, laughing.
Ali glared at her. "When will I get it through you're thick head that Pippin DOES exist?"
"I don't know, when will you?" Elena asked.
Pippin finally had enough. He got up and stomped over to the two of them. He'd make her see that he DID exist and that Ali wasn't lying.
"I heard someone say my name. You called?" Pippin asked, standing behind Ali.
Ali quickly turned around and her jaw dropped when she saw Pippin. Pippin looked at her and smiled slightly.
"Did you miss me?" Pippin said.
Ali quickly stood and hugged him tightly. Pippin hugged her back just as tightly. It felt so good to hold her again; he missed her so much that he wanted to cry with happiness. After what seemed like forever, Ali pulled away from him.
"I can't believe you're here. How did you get here? Where were you all this time? How did you find my house and why didn't you knock on the door so I could see you?" Ali asked all at once.
"I don't know where you live, Ali. You're friend here said she'd give you the note that I wrote. But for some reason she didn't give it to you and now she doesn't believe that I'm Pippin, which I am," Pippin said, turning to Elena and glared at her.
"Well, she DID manage to give me the note, but she kept denying the fact that you existed and she never told me that she met you," Ali said, turning to Elena, also.
"Well, as Ali said, I did put your note in her mailbox. I knew she'd come over straightaway to my house and tell me all about how you existed," Elena stated.
"Which I did and you still denied it," Ali said.
"Well, I had known that Eli and I had left Pippin in a place where he was bound to find this here restaurant, for it resembled something like your inns in the Shire, am I correct?" Elena asked Pippin.
"Why—yes, it did, that's why I came in here. It reminded me of home," Pippin said, surprised.
"So Eli and I figured that when you, Ali, came to my house, I would pretend I didn't know anything like I usually did ever since you woke up, even though I've been proven wrong about Middle Earth. I would tell you that we should go down here to Millie's. Then you would be able to meet Pippin and everybody would be happy again," Elena explained. "And before you went to your sword fighting practice, I went over there myself and told Adam to remind you about that dance on Friday and pretend to ask you out. Saying no would make sure you still loved Pippin and wouldn't go to the dance unless it was with Pippin."
Ali stared at Elena. "You can't be serious. Why go through the trouble when you could've told me out front?"
Elena shrugged. "Thought it might be fun to have it a surprise that Pippin was here in the flesh and blood."
"Well, it all worked out no how," Pippin said, laughing and giving Ali a hug. "I'm here now, and we can forget about all the misunderstandings."
"Well, I best be off and leave you two lovebirds here on your own. If you still want to, Ali, you can come over later and spend the night like your mom said," Elena said.
Ali nodded and the two of them said goodbye. When Elena left, Ali turned to Pippin.
"Do you want to go for a walk?" Ali asked.
"Sounds good to me," Pippin said.
The two of them paid their bills and left the shop, holding hands. As they walked, Ali felt as if she was walking in the clouds. She couldn't've felt happier than right now in this moment. Ali was walking down the street with the love of her life.
"So how is everybody back home in Middle Earth?" Ali asked.
"Doing fine. Aragorn became king and married Arwen, that She-Elf. Legolas and Gimili went traveling, Sam became the Sheriff, Frodo's traveled a little, though he's been down lately and stayed at Bag End, writing his book. I have no idea what Boromir's been doing, nor Gandalf. Merry and I've become soldiers in Gondor," Pippin told her.
"Sounds like everybody's been busy," Ali said.
Pippin nodded. "Yeah, we have been. Had a reunion among us hobbits, when I came here."
"What do you mean?" Ali asked.
"Well, I remembered you saying that if you wanted something bad enough and willed it hard enough, you could get to wherever you wanted. And Frodo encouraged me to see if it worked and here I am," Pippin said. "I missed you so much, Ali."
"I missed you, too. But we're together now," Ali said. "Um, Pippin?"
"Yeah?"
"Where you staying at?" Ali asked.
Pippin shrugged. "Nowhere in particular at the moment. But don't worry about me, Ali."
"Maybe my parents or Elena's parents will let you stay for awhile," Ali said.
"Maybe, or I'll find your inn and stay there. Let's not think about accommodations right now. I want to know how you've been," Pippin exclaimed.
So Ali told Pippin about her lessons and Stardust and what she had been doing lately. It felt good to tell him everything; Pippin gave his undivided attention and commented on everything when necessary. Finally after a couple of hours, the two of them stopped in the middle of the sidewalk just outside of the city park.
"Well, it seems you've been busy yourself," Pippin said.
Ali nodded. "Yeah, I have."
The two of them fell silent for a few minutes. Pippin gazed into Ali's eyes and was soon lost in them. After a few moments, Pippin spoke up.
"Ali?"
"Yes, Pippin?"
"May I kiss you?"
Ali smiled softly. "Certainly. I would enjoy it."
Pippin smiled and bent down slightly and kissed Ali on the lips. As they kissed, Ali felt exhilaration. 'I can't believe I'm kissing him again,' Ali thought. Finally the two of them pulled away.
"Well, I guess I better show you a place where you can sleep. I need to be getting Elena's or everybody'll be wondering what happened to me," Ali said.
Pippin nodded. "It sounds good to me."
Ali led Pippin to the nearest hotel and got him situated. Saying goodbye to him, Ali left the hotel and to Elena's house, feeling happier and a lighter heart.
A/n: There's chapter four, I hope you've enjoyed it, though it's not going anywhere. But an idea's forming in my head so maybe it'll go faster story- wise. Yet again I haven't been keeping up with the story due to school and being busy. Also I'm sick this weekend, so that's even more joyful, no? I'll write more later today or tomorrow, depending how fast I go. I'm amazed at all the reviews that people have been doing on this story and I appreciate it greatly and keep reviewing, it'll keep my spirits up.
One more thing before I shut up, I have this original story that I'm writing and I was thinking about putting it on fictionpress.com to see if anybody likes it. It's about a King and Queen's son who exiles himself because he doesn't want to be the next king on the throne. War is upon the country and...yeah. I'm not good at summaries. If you think I should put it up let me know. I'm also thinking about writing a Harry Potter story and if anybody has anything to contribute, I'd be happy, it'll help me get my brain juices going for the Harry Potter story. I'm thinking about doing something when Sirius was in school, so if you alls have any ideas, email or review. Anyways, I'll shut up now.
Kage Miko- Thanks! I'm glad I keep you at the edge of your seat. I'm glad I succeeded in something! Laugh out loud. I assure you Pippin and Ali will have some adventures before they go off to Middle Earth. Yes, they're going to Middle Earth but I'm not going to tell you when. Maybe in a sequel. Anyways, keep reading and I'll keep writing!
Yarrow Spencer- Thank you! I'm glad that Ali's not one and you love the story! And I'm touched that you have a lot to compliment on. I'll keep what you said in mind and I hope you keep on reading!
Mi- Thanks! Glad you like the story. Hope you keep reading.
Sunni07- Thanks! Glad you think it's magnificent, though I'm a humble person and won't jump up and down and run in circles. Nevermind. Sorry about you not reading the third chapter, can't help you, laugh out loud. And where I said I get my ideas from, it was a figure of speech, a figure of speech, my friend. (I meant to put figure of speech twice, don't think I've finally cracked and added extra phrases twice on stuff, if you get that). Once again, I hope you continue reading the story and I'll continue writing!
Melissa Ocean- Thanks! Hope this has answered your question. I hope this chapter'll satisfy you until I get the next one written and updated. Keep reading and I'll keep writing.
Magia- Thanks so much! I hope you keep reading the story. And I'm glad you liked the first story as well. Anyways, thanks a million for the review!
Lady Gwien- Thanks! I hope the plot's still interesting for you. Hope you continue reading.
Gatecirp- Thanks! Sorry? Cliffhangers are my specialty, it'll keep you reading, hopefully, laughing out loud. Hope this is fulfilling your need so far!
Yahoo-chocolate-bars- Thanks! Yes, go Pippin! Hope you continue reading and I'll continue writing.