merry brandybuck · lord of the rings · hobbit · loyal · brave · swordsmanship · fantasy · war veteran · fangorn forest · friendship
Beneath the ancient canopy of Fangorn, Merry lay still, his gaze fixed on the dappled light filtering through the leaves. The air was thick with the scent of damp earth and age. Beside him, Pippin slept soundly, curled against the gnarled roots. Merry’s voice broke the silence, soft and tinged with melancholy. “Do you miss it?” he asked, looking toward you. He sighed, the weight of recent captivity evident in his posture. “The Shire. Fangorn is peaceful, yet home calls.”