The Scarf
By Robin Gurl
Chapter 1
Canon: Movie
Beta-ed June 2009

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the idea. The movie gave me a plot bunny with Pippin having a scarf!

When the duo got back to the family room Pippin immediately ran over to his mother showing off his new scarf. "Look what Merry made for me!"

Eglantine's eyes widened and she fingered the new scarf then glanced at her nephew. "Merry, you made this?"

Merry blushed but nodded. "Yes ma'am. Momma had me learn how to knit when I was younger. So I decided to make a scarf for Pippin. I don't know how long it will hold up but maybe he will be able to wear it for a couple of years."

Esmeralda beamed at her son giving him a look of approval. Eglantine continued to feel around the material then made a clucking sound with her tongue. "I dare say he learned how to knit the right way. The girls can't knit this well and they've been receiving lessons from an instructor for years. Very well done, Merry. This should hold up for many years to come."

"Mom, can Merry and I go see Frodo?"

"But that is all the way on the other end of the Shire, sweetheart. I don't feel comfortable with you walking all that way and in the snow." Eglantine smoothed her son's curls moving them out of his eyes.

"I won't be alone though, Merry will be there. Please? Frodo needs company!" Pippin exclaimed. "You said so yourself to Da earlier, that Bilbo had left without notice a few weeks ago."

Both Merry and Esmeralda looked over to Eglantine with worried expressions. "When did you hear that Egg?"

"A few days ago in a letter I got from the Gaffer. He told me not to worry but just to let me know, that is all."

Saradoc crossed his arms and huffed, "That Bilbo. Leaving a child behind for a trip taken on a whim- I knew that old hobbit would be nothing but trouble."

"Saradoc calm yourself. Frodo is hardly a child, he's almost of age."

"Besides he has young Samwise with him if anything happens."

Merry now really did want to go visit his cousin. He had no idea that Bilbo had just taken up and left again. "Mom, can Pip and I go? I promise I'll look after Pippin."

Esmeralda sighed, "I can't believe I'm agreeing to this. If you get there near dark you are to stay with Frodo until day break, you understand? I don't want to have to think of the both of you traveling in the dead of the night. Pack a change of clothes each just incase and stay warm."

"Might as well bring back some carrots and herbs from Samwise when you return," Eglantine continued. "We are going to make a salad tomorrow for luncheon and need some extra vegetables. Bring back Frodo as well if he is willing, I'm sure he hasn't had a full meal since Bilbo departed."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Peregrin, come here for a moment." Pippin let go of Merry's hand and walked over to his mother. "I want you to listen to Merry, I know you always do but even more so than usual. It's very cold out there and you need to stay warm. Stick close to Merry and don't wander far, like I know you usually do." She hugged him close for minute then smiled at Merry. "Good luck to you both and give Frodo a hug for me when you see him."

Outside Pippin was jumping into every pile of snow. His laughter could be heard all over the Shire.

"Hey botheran if you don't stop doing that your trousers will be wet and you'll be cold." Merry called stopping where he was crossing his arms. "We've only got one set of clothes. You will need yours tomorrow."

The younger hobbit climbed out of a snow pile shaking his head. Little snow flakes tumbled out of the curls and onto the ground. "Come on Merry, we want to get to Frodo's house before afternoon tea." He struggled to climb out of his self made hole but Merry had to come grab him out by the end of it. "Sorry Merry, that was a little deeper than I thought!"

"You're soaked." Merry groaned. "Thank goodness we are close."

An hour later Pippin was beginning to tire. His green eyes were trying not to close as he trudged on. The snow had begun to come down hard. Making it harder for Pippin to walk. Two feet high snow drifts were appearing every where.

"Hey!" Merry looked up to see Pippin start running, "I see Bag End."

Pippin cried happily and started running with new found energy. The 12 year old was not looking where he was going and ran into an innocent hobbit walking down the other side of the road. Both hobbits fell into a huge snow drift. Merry started running worried about his cousin. There was no movement coming from the pile of snow at all.

End Chapter 2

LOL ^^ Finished another !! ~~