Garnet Took

I have been a LOTR fan since my 14th birthday (1/12/77). I spent hours as a teenager and college student wondering about what went on beyond what was written in the books. I even wrote a few things down, but had no idea that there could be such a thing as fan fiction. Early on my favorite character was Merry. I identified with him. As I've gotten older, my interest has shifted to Pippin. I still like Merry, but the biggest part of my fandom heart is given to Pippin. I wrote my first official story in 2004, and I hope to keep writing them as the muses strike.

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• Thain Peregrin I: the First Days

  Pippin's first few days as Thain were an exciting and challenging time for him, his assistant, his family and his friends. This is a look at how he survived that time to go on to become the best Thain the Shire had ever seen.

  PG-13 · 16 chapters · Complete · Published 16 March 2014 · Updated 27 April 2014 · Reviews (65)

• S.R. 1433

  This is a Marigold's Challenge that I somehow forgot to post here. Merry and Pippin discuss progress, bridges and memories. The title is just because I couldn't think of a better one at the time.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 5 February 2014 · Updated 5 February 2014 · Reviews (4)

• Short Stuff

  This is a place for me to put my shorter stories whenever I manage to write one that is less than 1000 words. The rating is just to be safe. It may change. New: What would have happened if someone other than Frodo had taken the Ring to Mount Doom?

  PG-13 · 3 chapters · In progress · Published 3 June 2007 · Updated 1 February 2014 · Reviews (11)

• To Have or Have Not

  A follow-up to "Of Difficulties and Delicate Situations". Pippin and Diamond want to have another child. Can Aragorn help them once again?

  R · 6 chapters · Complete · Published 5 August 2008 · Updated 9 August 2008 · Reviews (15)

• Of Difficulties and Delicate Situations

  Pippin is summoned to Gondor and he takes Diamond with him. While there, they meet with Aragorn about a very personal problem they are having. Rated PG-13 for reproductive issues.

  PG-13 · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 19 June 2006 · Updated 26 June 2006 · Reviews (15)

• All in a Day

  Just a look at a normal, or not so normal, day in the lives of the hobbits while they lived in Minas Tirith. Written for Marigold's Challenge 18.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 23 November 2005 · Updated 23 November 2005 · Reviews (4)

• The Short Cut

  Merry and Pippin head out to go fishing, but things don't go as planned, and Merry can't admit when he's wrong.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 November 2005 · Updated 8 November 2005 · Reviews (7)

• Of Visions and Bad Dreams

  One night while the Company is camped in Hollin, Pippin has a bad dream, or at least that's what Aragorn believes. Is there more to this than meets the Ranger's eye?

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 5 November 2005 · Updated 5 November 2005 · Reviews (4)

• Shadowed Rain

  Originally written for Marigold's Challenge 16. A rainy day at Crickhollow, and things aren't going well for Merry or Pippin.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 28 October 2005 · Updated 28 October 2005 · Reviews (4)

• Hot Summer Night

  Originally written for Marigold's Challenge 15. It's Summer. It's Minas Tirith. It's Hot. Someone just wants some relief.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 26 October 2005 · Updated 26 October 2005 · Reviews (4)

• The Long Night

  Originally written for Marigold's Challenge 13. Merry and Pippin spend a frightening night at Crickhollow during one of the worst storms the Shire has ever seen. Rated PG just to be on the safe side.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 22 October 2005 · Updated 24 October 2005 · Reviews (1)

• Victories Won

  Gandalf watches over a wounded Pippin after the Last Battle and recalls his first meeting with the hobbit.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 14 October 2005 · Updated 14 October 2005 · Reviews (7)