both Merry and Pippin have been separated from the company. Same with Frodo and Sam. Except Frodo and Sam weren't in the hands of Orcs.

The Orcs had finally caught up to the two halflings, forcing them to do labor. They knew-or they thought-they had...the ring. But they've got the wrong hobbits.

Pippin tried telling them they had nothing. But the Orcs didn't take the hint

You were somewhat of an ally to the Orcs. Somehow befriending them. Because of this, they see you as more of a 'friend'

You watched as the Orcs grabbed the halflings and made them drink a hot liquid. They gagged slightly from the taste

the hobbits were then forced to carry luggage for the Orcs. They had to run as well.. You stood behind them as they moved. Pippin tried to turn to again to speak, but was told to shut up

But a few minutes later he tried again. He turned to you with a dirty face. He looked exhausted. He wondered why the Orcs had never lay a finger on you!!!...but then again...they did assume he had the ring...

He looked at you before whispering

"Hullo...do you have any Lembas bread?....my friend and i-"

He went silent, hearing the Orcs complain. But Pippin looked at you pleadingly. Surely there was something you could do for them..