SlightlyTookish
"In fact I write as I do, ill or well, because I cannot write otherwise. If it pleases anybody, large or small, I am as much surprised as delighted." ~The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, #234 *** Disclaimer: Everything belongs to J.R.R. Tolkien, New Line Cinema, and other important people. I merely borrow certain characters and then return them in tact. I own nothing! *** Chronological Order of My Stories: Pre-Quest: Through the Storm Trick or Treat (takes place in Shirebound's "Quarantined" universe) Counting By Hundreds Lessons in Adventuring Misplaced A Stroke of Love On the Eve of Pippin's Birthday First Meeting Just a Bit of Fun The Houseguests A Close Call A Perfect Present Help Unlooked For Instinct Stars and Sniffles After the Fall Sure Footing (while this begins and ends on the Quest, the main part of this story takes place just a year before) House and Home *** Quest: Conspirators The Best of Intentions Fairer Than Most Partners in Crime (movie-verse) Where We Are Going (movie-verse) Adventures Are Not What They Seem Hidden Strength Making Spirits Bright Swept Away Healing the Healer On the March Shelter From the Storm It's a Wonderful Life (movie-verse) Half a Sticky Mile Small Comfort At Last For Eyes to See That Can On the Fields of the Pelennor (movie-verse) In the Company of Friends Different Paths To Battle *** Post-Quest: The Stars Will Light Your Way Upon the Wings of an Eagle Dawn at Cormallen A Tale Worth Telling Many Happy Returns Free Woven in Friendship On the Shores of the Sea (movie-verse) Letting Go Rescue Me Cold Memories of Bywater Song by the Sea (takes place in Shirebound's "Healed" universe) *** Out of Sequence Collections (Spanning Pre-Quest, Quest, Post-Quest): Birthday Presents Starberries Choices Postcards From the Shire *** Non-Hobbit Fic Slaying Dragons (Young Faramir and Boromir, Gandalf) ***
Stories (58)
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Postcards From the Shire
A collection of stand-alone hobbity ficlets. NEW: #85 "Dark Dreams" - Pippin must comfort Merry on the anniversary of the defeat of the Witch King.
G · 86 chapters · In progress · Published 21 November 2004 · Updated 2 June 2008 · Reviews (372)
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Shelter From the Storm
On Caradhras, Boromir finds a way to protect the hobbits from the storm, and manages to ease their fears in the process.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 10 May 2008 · Updated 10 May 2008 · Reviews (6)
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Dawn at Cormallen
As their friends watch over them, the hobbits rest at Cormallen, unaware that several special visitors have arrived. NEW: Chapter 3 "An Afternoon Visit" - The hobbits and puppies visit the wounded soldiers, and Pippin speaks with an injured Man of Gondor.
G · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 28 March 2006 · Updated 21 January 2008 · Reviews (32)
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Letting Go
Paladin struggles to understand the memories haunting Pippin, and tries to find a solution.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 1 March 2007 · Updated 1 March 2007 · Reviews (10)
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Hidden Strength
Pippin comes across Gimli in Rivendell, and both of them learn a little about each other. Written for Marigold's Challenge #37.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 5 February 2007 · Updated 5 February 2007 · Reviews (4)
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Sure Footing
An adventure during the Quest reminds Pippin of another he experienced less than a year before...
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 January 2007 · Updated 8 January 2007 · Reviews (4)
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Making Spirits Bright
Celebrating Yule in the wild hardly seems festive…until a little magic occurs.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 20 December 2006 · Updated 20 December 2006 · Reviews (10)
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For Eyes to See That Can
After the Battle of the Pelennor, Pippin must use his gift of the Took Sight in a desperate search to find Merry.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 4 December 2006 · Updated 4 December 2006 · Reviews (6)
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Memories of Bywater
At Bywater, Pippin shares his memories of the battle with his young son.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 November 2006 · Updated 11 November 2006 · Reviews (6)
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After the Fall
Pippin tells a story with serious consequences. Written for Marigold's Challenge 34.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 9 November 2006 · Updated 9 November 2006 · Reviews (3)
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Different Paths
In the Houses of Healing Merry realizes he is about to be left behind again, and a conversation with Aragorn helps him accept it. Written for Marigold's Challenge 32.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 4 September 2006 · Updated 4 September 2006 · Reviews (6)
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Counting By Hundreds
Young Pippin learns something new when Bilbo tries to cheer him up. Written for Marigold's Challenge #31.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 7 August 2006 · Updated 7 August 2006 · Reviews (2)
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A Close Call
Frodo and young Pippin's relaxing day at the pond almost turns disastrous.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 15 July 2006 · Updated 15 July 2006 · Reviews (4)
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Clear Sight
At Aragorn's coronation feast both Pippin and Faramir worry about Beregond's fate, and discuss a certain gift they share. Written for Marigold's Challenge 29.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 5 June 2006 · Updated 5 June 2006 · Reviews (4)
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A Stroke of Love
Young Merry, Pippin and Pervinca spend a hot summer afternoon playing, with dangerous results for Pippin.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 9 May 2006 · Updated 9 May 2006 · Reviews (3)
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At Last
Rohan rides to aid Gondor, and two small hobbits from the Shire strive to do the best that they can. A set of four double-drabbles, two each for Merry and Pippin, leading up to the moment that the Rohirrim arrive at Minas Tirith. Written for Marigold's Challenge 27.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 10 April 2006 · Updated 10 April 2006 · Reviews (6)
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Cold
Esmeralda pays a visit to Crickhollow and gets a hard surprise when she finds both Merry and Pippin under the weather and needing her help.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 6 February 2006 · Updated 6 February 2006 · Reviews (7)
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On the Eve of Pippin's Birthday
Merry tries to understand why Pippin is so troubled the evening before he turns nine.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 21 January 2006 · Updated 21 January 2006 · Reviews (7)
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Through the Storm
The rare appearance of snow in Buckland brings young Merry no joy as he worries that his beloved cousins will not make it to Buckland for Yule. Written for Marigold's Challenge 24.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 9 January 2006 · Updated 9 January 2006 · Reviews (2)
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House and Home
After revealing his plans to sell Bag End, Frodo asked Merry to help him find a new home in Buckland. What made Frodo choose the house at Crickhollow? Perhaps an eventful day house-hunting with Merry and Pippin helped him come to that decision.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 6 December 2005 · Updated 6 December 2005 · Reviews (4)
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Woven in Friendship
Sometimes what is wanted and what is needed are the same. In Edoras just before Theoden's funeral, Pippin and Eowyn admire a tapestry and discuss friendship - and Merry.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 29 November 2005 · Updated 29 November 2005 · Reviews (6)
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Choices
Pippin has to make some choices along the way. A drabble series written for Marigold's Challenge 22.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 7 November 2005 · Updated 7 November 2005 · Reviews (1)
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Trick or Treat
A fluffy Halloween ficlet that takes place in Shirebound's "Quarantined" universe, with her permission. The lads carve pumpkins with a certain Ranger's help and then dress up for trick-or-treating.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 30 October 2005 · Updated 30 October 2005 · Reviews (9)
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Small Comfort
On the way to Minas Tirith, Pippin discusses his fears for Frodo with Gandalf.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 26 October 2005 · Updated 26 October 2005 · Reviews (4)
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A Perfect Present
Young Pippin is dismayed that he is not allowed to see Merry while his cousin is ill, but manages to find the perfect present to cheer up Merry - and also himself.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 18 October 2005 · Updated 18 October 2005 · Reviews (11)
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Help Unlooked For
On a walking trip with his cousins, young Pippin is injured and a mysterious stranger comes to his aid.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 12 October 2005 · Updated 12 October 2005 · Reviews (8)
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To Battle
A series of scenes in which Pippin travels to the Black Gate and finds courage and comfort through his friends along the way. Written for Marigold's Challenge 20.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 26 September 2005 · Updated 26 September 2005 · Reviews (3)
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Adventures Are Not What They Seem
In Rivendell, Pippin discovers that he and Bilbo are more alike than he ever imagined. A ficlet.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 21 September 2005 · Updated 21 September 2005 · Reviews (2)
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Half a Sticky Mile
After the Ents take control of Isengard, Merry and Pippin discover more perils than they expected. A book-verse gap-filler written for Marigold's Challenge 19.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 20 August 2005 · Updated 20 August 2005 · Reviews (2)
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Song by the Sea
This story takes place in Shirebound's "Healed" universe, at the time of the Epilogue. The hobbits make some new friends, and Pippin learns how to swim from a couple of very special teachers.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 21 July 2005 · Updated 21 July 2005 · Reviews (4)
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Upon the Wings of an Eagle
Merry and Pippin must go on a mission to help Frodo. This is a sequel of sorts to "The Stars Will Light Your Way" and written for Marigold's birthday from a bunny of her choosing.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 13 July 2005 · Updated 13 July 2005 · Reviews (5)
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Instinct
Young Merry and younger Pippin have a frightening adventure in the woods. Written for Marigold’s Challenge 18.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 July 2005 · Updated 11 July 2005 · Reviews (4)
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The Stars Will Light Your Way
A sequel to Stars and Sniffles. The final battle leaves Pippin unconscious and his mind wandering. How does he manage to find his way back? NEW: Chapter 6 - now complete!
G · 6 chapters · Complete · Published 6 June 2005 · Updated 25 June 2005 · Reviews (51)
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First Meeting
Young and irrepressible Pippin makes Gandalf's aquaintance and has a heart to heart talk with his father. Written for Marigold's Challenge 17.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 6 June 2005 · Updated 6 June 2005 · Reviews (5)
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Swept Away
In which the Fellowship is just a few days out of Rivendell, and Pippin gets on Gandalf's nerves. Written for Marigold's Challenge 16.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 May 2005 · Updated 11 May 2005 · Reviews (8)
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The Best of Intentions
Just a few days out of Bree, Aragorn must offer Pippin some reassurance.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 May 2005 · Updated 8 May 2005 · Reviews (4)
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Starberries
A two-part ficlet in which the hobbits discover starberries, a favorite of the Elves, in Lothlorien, and with the help of Galadriel's Gift they may share this strange fruit with the rest of the Shire.
G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 21 April 2005 · Updated 21 April 2005 · Reviews (4)
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On the Shores of the Sea
An expanded version of the movie-verse Grey Havens scene in which Pippin and Gandalf actually say goodbye. Written for Marigold's Challenge 15.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 4 April 2005 · Updated 4 April 2005 · Reviews (3)
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Fairer Than Most
On the way to Rivendell, Merry and Pippin tease Frodo about the way Gandalf described him to Butterbur.Frodo turns the tables and wonders how Gandalf might have described them. Based on a Shirebound plotbunny.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 28 March 2005 · Updated 28 March 2005 · Reviews (10)
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The Houseguests
Bunnies take up residence in Bag End and in the hearts of Frodo and Pippin, who steadfastly ignore Sam's warnings. A set of five double-drabbles.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 26 March 2005 · Updated 26 March 2005 · Reviews (3)
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In the Company of Friends
In the gardens of the Houses of Healing, Pippin insists that Gimli seek care for an injury he sustained in battle.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 15 March 2005 · Updated 15 March 2005 · Reviews (4)
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Just a Bit of Fun
Frodo has some fun at Pippin's expense.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 27 February 2005 · Updated 27 February 2005 · Reviews (8)
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A Tale Worth Telling
Written for Marigold's Challenge #13, in response to the question: How did Merry and Pippin learn that Boromir tried to take the Ring from Frodo, and how did they react?
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 14 February 2005 · Updated 14 February 2005 · Reviews (2)
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Misplaced
Sam manages to lose a young, tagalong-ish Pippin.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 12 February 2005 · Updated 12 February 2005 · Reviews (5)
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Many Happy Returns
Pippin and Gandalf remember Bilbo's famous birthday party as the Fellowship gathers to celebrate Pippin's first Post-Quest birthday.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 21 January 2005 · Updated 21 January 2005 · Reviews (6)
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On the Fields of the Pelennor
Pippin struggles to get a wounded Merry away from the battlefield. Movie-verse. Written for Marigold's Challenge 12.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 January 2005 · Updated 10 January 2005 · Reviews (4)
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On the March
In the cold of Caradhras, Boromir finds a way to keep the hobbits alive.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 21 December 2004 · Updated 21 December 2004 · Reviews (9)
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Healing the Healer
Based on this Shirebound plotbunny: Somewhere on the Quest, Aragorn develops a tiny cold. The hobbits, grateful for the attentive care he’s shown all of them, nearly smother him in Shire remedies and advice -- to the amusement of the rest of the Fellowship.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 9 December 2004 · Updated 9 December 2004 · Reviews (22)
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It's a Wonderful Life
Frodo needs to be convinced just how important he is. Movie-verse.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 30 November 2004 · Updated 30 November 2004 · Reviews (4)
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Conspirators
Before Frodo awakens, Pippin and Sam talk at Woodhall. Written for Marigold's Challenge #10.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 15 November 2004 · Updated 15 November 2004 · Reviews (2)