~*Pippin*~

Pippin gazed back mournfully at Merry’s disappearing form, as he was ridden from Rohan in haste.

He was in a state of confusion and many questions played on his mind. Why? Was he being taken to Minis Tirith? Why the haste? Why was Merry remaining behind? The last question lingered in his thoughts the longest. Why wasn’t Merry coming with them? Other questions entered Pippin’s mind. How would he cope? He’d spent practically all his life with Merry. They were inseparable. They’d never been apart longer than a day or two at the most and even that had always seemed too long.

Merry, being the older of the two, had always looked after Pippin, keeping him out of harm and giving him reassurance and comfort where needed.

As Merry’s small figure disappeared completely, Pippin began to wander when and if he’d ever see his cousin again! What if that had been the last time he’d ever see Merry? He couldn’t bear the thought.

Gazing sadly back the way he’d come, he whispered into the growing darkness, “When will I see you again, Merry?”

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~*Merry*~

Merry watched helplessly as his favourite cousin, his best friend was ridden away in haste into the distance! Why did Pippin have to go? Then he suddenly remembered and felt a pang of anger towards his cousin! Had Pippin not looked into the Palantir and had stayed away from it as instructed, none of this would have happened. He couldn’t however remain angry at Pip. It wasn’t his fault he had a curious nature.

Merry began to feel the need for a glimpse of his cousin’s cheery grin to lighten his spirits but knew deep down that he may never see that smile again.

He wandered how Pippin would cope. He knew Pip had always looked up to him and relied on Merry for support, comfort and protection but how would he handle things alone?

Turning and looking into the distance, he whispered, “Pip, when will I see you again?”

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The End

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So what do you think? This is my first fan fic, so please tell me what you thought.

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