Scene 19

In a bedroom overlooking the city.

GANDALF: You just had to talk, didn't you?

PIPPIN: I didn't know I was signing up for soldier duty! I thought it was muffin duty!

GANDALF: Just. Kill. Me. Now.

PIPPIN:So, this Denny guy…he wants me to…fight?

GANDALF: Yep.

PIPPIN: But I can't fight!

GANDALF: You should have thought of that before you talked, then.

PIPPIN: Grrr.

GANDALF: Sauron is gathering his forces in the East. It won't be too long now.

PIPPIN: Gandalf?

GANDALF: Yes?

PIPPIN: I want my mommy.

GANDALF: (takes PIPPIN in his arms and hugs him) I know. So do I, Pippin. So do I. Now go back to bed. You'll need your rest before the end. (PIPPIN moves towards the bed, but trips, knocking over the lantern on the window. It falls. You hear a clunk and the sound of fire coming from below.) PEREGRIN TOOK!!!