Best Merry/Pippin Slow Burn Fanfics
The best slow burn Merry/Pippin (Meriadoc Brandybuck/Peregrin Took) fanfiction on AO3, curated by popularity. Readers love the anticipation, the meaningful character development, and the eventual payoff of a well-earned romance.
Top Merry/Pippin Slow Burn Fic Recs
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Hope and Faith
Slow Burnby Moony_M00N12
Gandalf had asked his most trusted companions to take part to the most dangerous quest. Thus, he managed to gather an alliance of Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits and Men to destroy the One Ring. Among those he trusted the most, is Theora of Rohan, a Shieldmaiden. Without second thought, she joins the quest.
Quite the chatter
by Meteor752
I wanted to write a lotr chat fic, so I'm writing a lotr chat fic, because fuck you I do what I want which includes not updating After WarBut yeah, enjoy I guess
LotR/The Hobbit Headcanons
by BiBeanTransBean
The title
Sevenfold
by lavenderlover
"I say this not to shame you, nor frighten you," Aragorn implored, "I come to you for aid, might this be an affliction born of my own treacherous heart's desire." "But that tale about the honey-stars..." you breathed, "it is merely myth, my Lord!" "It appears not. Please understand, I would never su
Eru's gift
by Dumbledores_daydream
After traveling with his nephew, Gandalf and the fair lady Galadriel to Valinor, a whole new world awaits Bilbo.With a knowing look from the lady, Bilbo cannot be sure, but he assumes, that peace like no others is awaiting him
Merry/Pippin Line Art
by EarthCallingAlice
Just some Merry/Pippin line art. Ratings may vary.Now with more mature rated art! - chapters 3,5,7,9,10,14,21 and chapter 23 are rated R, Chapters 1,2,4,6,8,11,12,13,15,16,17,18,19,20,22 are G-PG -13 ish. I'll update this as I upload more art. Sorry, wrong image was in ch. 23. Now fixed!
A Farce of Shieldmaidens and Dinosaurs
by TeamGwenee
The MTU Theatrical Society is putting on the epic tale of Lúthien and Beren. Merry and Pippin play with puppets, Legolas takes method acting too far, and Arwen is not jealous at all that Éowyn has been cast as Lúthien.
laced lungs
by esprites
His throat bobs as he swallows thickly, and for a moment, his glittering eyes darken as they dart elsewhere. "Is this- uh—" When they fall back on Pippin's, Merry's breath is a shudder. "Is this okay?" Finally discarding the pipe and trepidation with it, Pippin's hands find Merry's shoulders as he n
Sharing Favours
by TeamGwenee
How three patients imprisoned in the Houses of Healing pass the time in the hours of waiting.
Of Meduseld and Murder
by Spindlesaurus_Rex
Eomer Eadig, Eddie to his friends, is the newly minted Earl of Meduseld. He does not particularly want to be this. He wants even less to be dragged into a murder investigation, particularly not an impromptu one. It suits him even less to have said impromptu murder investigation spearheaded by a woma
Small Hands in the White City
by matthewsgoodegirlie_636
Merry Brandybuck and Pippin Took help Aragorn prepare for his coronation ceremony and long awaited wedding to Arwen in Minas Tirith
Home in the Evening [Art]
by TookafromEarth
December 12, 1420 S.R. - Pippin's glad to be home and cozy with squash soup and Merry Brandybuck.
Pippins Scarf
by EarthCallingAlice
Pippin gets naughty with that scarf. Can Merry control himself? Well, he may not have a say in the matter. But the teasing doesn't end there.
ART: Will you marry me?
by EarthCallingAlice
Merry asking Pippin to marry him.
Au pied d'un pommier
by Azryel
Merry et Pippin profitent d'une belle journée à la Comté, comme souvent.
Gardien du sommeil
by Azryel
Faramir a du mal à dormir et Pippin fait de son mieux pour consoler son fils.
Memory
by Kaukomieli
Merry and Pippin grouse about the Shire in that way that's only available when talking about your beloved home.
Roses
by EarthCallingAlice
Just some randy random cheekiness. And roses. Also, art that inspired it in the second chapter - My art.
Живая вода
by AlonzoSilvery
Хоббиты решили приятно провести время за водой из леса Энтов и табаком из кладовой Изенгарда, но что-то пошло не так.
【皮梅】爱如潮水
by minzhengju7_7_7
*ooc,有一点病态的梅,大概是现pa*有一定自残血腥描写 他以为,梅里一定会回应他的热情,笑着听完他的碎碎念,然后笑眯眯地吐槽他。皮聘盯着他的脸,闪闪发光的双眼蓄上担忧,却对上了一双如深海般迷蒙的雾蓝色眸子。
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Why Slow Burn Merry/Pippin Fanfiction Works So Well
Meriadoc Brandybuck/Peregrin Took — The inseparable hobbit cousins whose mischievous partnership and unwavering loyalty to each other carries them through the darkest times of the War of the Ring.
Slow Burn — A romance that develops gradually over time, with tension building across chapters or the entire story.
Their playful, devoted friendship and the way they complement each other's strengths and weaknesses creates heartwarming stories about growing up together. Readers love the anticipation, the meaningful character development, and the eventual payoff of a well-earned romance. That's why slow burn Merry/Pippin fanfiction is one of the most consistently popular combinations on AO3.
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