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The Elf-warrior · 12-23-2004, 11:57 PM

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*Gandalf catches up with Shadowfax, mounts him, turns around and picks up Pippin.

Gandalf: Now Shadowfax, let's start this off right. Hi yo, Shadowfax, away! Oh, and show us the meaning of haste.

*Shadowfax starts galloping and the William Tell overture starts playing then shifts to the Rohan theme and changes to the Gondor theme as Shadowfax crosses a boggy stream.

Gandalf: We've just arrived in Gondor. And you'll see Minas Tirith just over the hill.

*Minas Tirith cames into view then Shadowfax clatters along the stone streets of Minas Tirith. They dismount in view of the White Tree and walk up to the royal hall.

Gandalf: Listen Peregrin Took, Denethor is not like Theoden. He is a stern man of great sutilty although he is not a King, only a Steward who would not be amused by Hobbit pertness.

Pippin: What are you talking about?

Gandalf: The line of Kings was broken when...

Pippin: I mean what you said about Hobbit pertness.

Gandalf: (Slaps his hand on his brow.) Oh, Fool of a Took! What about right now, you interrupting me! That's just plain impertenance. Or what about both of your all's conduct when we arrived at Isengard? "The big cheese." indeed! Or, "Yo lords, welcome to Ishengard." That goes beyond pertness. You both could have tried to keep a little composure even while drunk. I was talking about the Hobbit tendency to never be serious about anything. Listen, no drinking booze in Minas Tirith, do you understand, young Peregrin!

Pippin: (Sullenly.) Yes sir.

*They pause at the door.

Gandalf: And no Hobbit pertness, do you really understand?

Pippin: Yes sir.

Gandalf: Keep your mouth shut as much as possible when we talk to Denethor, and say nothing about Frodo and the Ring, Boromir and Aragorn.

Pippin: (Sullenly.) All right. I mean yes sir! What's wrong with Boromir and Strider?

Gandalf: Aragorn is the heir to the throne of Gondor! And it is most unwise to break the news of his favorite son and heir's death to a man as mentally unstable as Denethor. To tell him that a man is coming who will supplant his position would be unwise too.

Pippin: Wow, Aragorn is going to be king?

Gandalf: Have you been keeping your head completely in the sand? Be on your best behavior!

Pippin: Yes sir.

Gandalf: And get rid of the bad attitude. The only reason you're here is because you looked in the palantir. And that's another reason to keep you away from booze. You wanted to knock yourself out with it thinking it was a bowling ball because your hangover was so bad.

*Pippin looks at Gandalf sheepishly.

Pippin: Yes Gandalf. I will.

Gandalf: That's better.
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The next scene is with Denethor in the royal hall of Minas Tirith.

12-23-2004, 11:57 PM	#198
The Elf-warrior Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Virginia. Posts: 952	The arrival at Minas tirith ------------------------------------------ Gandalf catches up with Shadowfax, mounts him, turns around and picks up Pippin. Gandalf: Now Shadowfax, let's start this off right. Hi yo, Shadowfax, away! Oh, and show us the meaning of haste. Shadowfax starts galloping and the William Tell overture starts playing then shifts to the Rohan theme and changes to the Gondor theme as Shadowfax crosses a boggy stream. Gandalf: We've just arrived in Gondor. And you'll see Minas Tirith just over the hill. Minas Tirith cames into view then Shadowfax clatters along the stone streets of Minas Tirith. They dismount in view of the White Tree and walk up to the royal hall. Gandalf: Listen Peregrin Took, Denethor is not like Theoden. He is a stern man of great sutilty although he is not a King, only a Steward who would not be amused by Hobbit pertness. Pippin: What are you talking about? Gandalf: The line of Kings was broken when... Pippin: I mean what you said about Hobbit pertness. Gandalf: (Slaps his hand on his brow.) Oh, Fool of a Took! What about right now, you interrupting me! That's just plain impertenance. Or what about both* of your all's conduct when we arrived at Isengard? "The big cheese." indeed! Or, "Yo lords, welcome to Ishengard." That goes beyond pertness. You both could have tried to keep a little composure even while drunk. I was talking about the Hobbit tendency to never be serious about anything. Listen, no drinking booze in Minas Tirith, do you understand, young Peregrin! Pippin: (Sullenly.) Yes sir. They pause at the door. Gandalf: And no Hobbit pertness, do you really understand? Pippin: Yes sir. Gandalf: Keep your mouth shut as much as possible when we talk to Denethor, and say nothing about Frodo and the Ring, Boromir and Aragorn. Pippin: (Sullenly.) All right. I mean yes sir! What's wrong with Boromir and Strider? Gandalf: Aragorn is the heir to the throne of Gondor! And it is most unwise to break the news of his favorite son and heir's death to a man as mentally unstable as Denethor. To tell him that a man is coming who will supplant his position would be unwise too. Pippin: Wow, Aragorn is going to be king? Gandalf: Have you been keeping your head completely in the sand? Be on your best behavior! Pippin: Yes sir. Gandalf: And get rid of the bad attitude. The only reason you're here is because you looked in the palantir. And that's another reason to keep you away from booze. You wanted to knock yourself out with it thinking it was a bowling ball because your hangover was so bad. Pippin looks at Gandalf sheepishly. Pippin: Yes Gandalf. I will. Gandalf: That's better. ----------------------------------------------- The next scene is with Denethor in the royal hall of Minas Tirith. __________________ Fenris Wolf: WW LXXX.