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"My dear Frodo."
Bilbo lights a match, then uses it to light a candle. He walks through a hallway in his home in Bag End, carrying the candle.
"You asked me one once if I had told you everything there was to know about my adventures. And while I can honestly say I have told you the truth, I may not have told you all of it."
Bilbo opens a chest and glances with fascination and recollection at Sting, his sword in its sheath, and reaches out to touch it. At the last second, he hurriedly restrains himself and pulls out a large red book from the chest instead. Sitting down at his desk and opening the book, he sees a drawing of his younger self. He picks up the picture and gazes at it.
"I am old now, Frodo. I'm not the same Hobbit I once was."
Bilbo dips his quill in a pot of ink and poises to write in the book. He soon begins writing.
"I think it is time for you to know what really happened. It began long ago in a land far away to the east, the like of which you will not find in the world today."
(Many years ago)
On the far east side of Middle-Earth was the city of Dale, full of humans and Dwarves walking happily through markets and bazaars.
"There was the city of Dale. Its markets known far and wide, full of the bounties of vine and vale. Peaceful, and prosperous. For this city lay before the doors of the greatest kingdom in Middle-earth: Erebor. Stronghold of Thrór, King under the Mountain, mightiest of the Dwarf Lords."
An enormous mountain stood behind the city. A massive gateway was built into the side of the mountain, flanked by humongous stone statues of Dwarves. Thrór walks along the ramparts with his son, Thráin, looking out of the battlements and observing their domains. Erebor was filled with vast chambers and massive, carved statues. Thrór sits on his throne as his son, Thráin approaches him with his grandson, Thorin standing at his right side.
"Thrór ruled with utter surety, never doubting his house would endure, for his line lay secure in the lives of his son and grandson. Ah, Frodo, Erebor, built deep within the mountain itself, the beauty of this fortress city was legend."
Within Erebor were vast gold quarries with Dwarves using magnifying lenses sifting through piles of rare jewels. Five Dwarven Smiths pound on metal with mallets, going around in sequence.
"It's wealth lay in the earth, in precious gems hewed from rock, and in great seams of gold, running like rivers through stone. The skill of the Dwarves was unequaled, fashioning objects of great beauty out of diamond, emerald, ruby, and sapphire. Ever they delved deeper, down into the dark. And that is where they found it."
A Dwarf quarrying for gold sees a glow in the rock. He peels away the rock and finds a beautiful, glowing gem, the Arkenstone.
"The heart of the mountain. The Arkenstone."
The Arkenstone was placed in a special pedestal on Thrór's throne as he sits on his throne, flanked by his son, grandson, and other officers.
"Thrór named it the King's Jewel. He took it as a sign, a sign that his right to rule was divine. All would pay homage to him, even the great Elven king, Thranduil."
Thranduil and his Elven aides approach the Dwarf Lord. One of the Dwarves presents a chest full of white sparkling gems.
"As the great wealth of the Dwarves grew, the store of goodwill ran thin."
Thranduil approached the chest and gazed upon the white gems, admiring them.
"No one knows exactly what began the rift."
Thranduil reaches for the gems with his hand, but the Dwarf holding the chest closes the lid.
"The Elves say the Dwarves stole their treasure. The Dwarves tell another tale. They say the Elf King refused to give their pay."
Thranduil and his Elves turn and walk away.
"It is sad, Frodo, how all the lives can be broken. How friendships between people can be lost. And for what?"
Bilbo stopped writing to take in the hardships that occurred long ago. He then dipped his quill in the ink pot and continued to write.
"The years of peace and plenty were not to last. Slowly, the days turned sour, and the watchful nights closed in."
A shadow begins to cover the gates of Erebor. Thrór walks through massive rooms full of treasure, consumed with greed.
"Thrór's love of gold had grown too fierce. A sickness had begun to grow within him. It was a sickness of the mind. And where sickness thrives, bad things will follow."
Thorin watches his grandfather from a distance, then slowly retreats into the shadows.
(Sometime later)
A paper dragon kite flies over Dale, along with other children's kites. Suddenly, a great wind comes, blowing the trees on the mountainside, making them bend and creak.
"The first they heard was a noise like a hurricane coming down from the north. The pines on the mountain creaked and cracked in a hot, dry wind."
Thorin and Balin, another Dwarf, rush to the ramparts and look for any sign of danger.
"Balin, sound the alarm. Call out the guard. Do it now!" Thorin says
"What is it?" Balin asks
Thorin looks at Balin worried.
"Dragon." Thorin says
He then yells to everyone in the halls.
"Dragon!" Thorin yells
A loud roar fills the air and torrents of fire rain all over Erebor. Thorin pulls Balin behind a pillar just in time to save him from being burned alive.
"It was a fire drake from the north. Smaug had come."
The kites were suddenly burned away. The people in the town of Dale scream in fear and panic as Smaug destroys their city, setting fire to many buildings and demolishing them. Horns blowed throughout the city as the people ran about in fear. A poor little girl cries as she watches her doll burn up in flames on the street.
"Such wanton death was dealt that day, for this city of men was nothing to Smaug. His eye was set on another prize."
Thorin along with many other Dwarf soldiers, stand fast with weapons ready behind the gates of Erebor.
"For dragons covet gold with a dark and fierce desire."
"Stand firm!" Thorin yells
Fire bursts through cracks in the gates as Smaug tries to smash his way in. The dragon soon breaks through the gate and starts killing Dwarves left and right, trampling them with his feet and burning them to a crisp with his fire. Thorin was nearly stepped on by the dragon, but he escapes. Thrór fearfully runs to his throne and detaches the Arkenstone, running away with it. As he runs through a doorway, he sees Smaug in front of him. He trips and drops the Arkenstone which rolls into a massive pile of gold.
"No!" Thrór cries out
Thorin takes hold of his grandfather and drags him away.
"Erebor was lost, for a dragon will guard his plunder as long as he lives."
The Dwarves began running away from their home. As they run away from Erebor, they see King Thranduil and his Elves approaching the mountain.
"Run for your lives!" Thorin yells to the dwarves
Thorin saw the Elves up on the nearby hill and waves to them for help.
"Help us!" Thorin yells
Thranduil, astride his elk, looks on at the Dwarves as they flee, then turns away with his Elves following his lead.
"Thranduil would not risk the lives of his kin against the wrath of the dragon. No help came from the Elves that day or any day since."
Thorin glares in anger as the Elves retreats. The remnants of Dwarves slowly journey across vast, swampy lands. Thorin, at the front, stands on a mountaintop as his people come to him.
"Robbed of their homeland, the Dwarves of Erebor wandered the wilderness, a once mighty people brought low. The young Dwarf prince took work where he could find it, laboring in the villages of men, but always he remembered the mountain smoke beneath the moon, the trees like torches blazing bright, for he had seen dragon fire in the sky, and his city turned to ash. And he never forgave and he never forgot."
Thorin works in a city of men as a smith. He pounds a sword with his mallet with increasing ferocity and anger.
(The Shire)
It was a peaceful night in the Shire and fireworks lit up the sky with it's dazzling display of colors. The Hobbits of the Shire were all having a party.
"Far away, in another corner of the world, dragons were used for amazement, party tricks conjured by Wizards during Midsummer's Eve. Nothing frightening, just fairy dust."
A young Hobbit, plays with his wooden sword, swinging it lightly at a certain Grey Wizard while he played with him, swinging the sleeves of his robe lightly. This little Hobbit was none other than Bilbo Baggins.
"And that, my dear Frodo, is where I come in. It was the beginning of an unlikely friendship that has lasted all my life."
(Many years later)
Back in the present time, Bilbo was in his study, writing in his book.
"For quite by chance and the will of a Wizard, fate decided I would become part of this tale. It began, well, it began as you might expect. In a hole in the ground, there lived a Hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, full of worms and oozy smells. This was a Hobbit-hole and that means good food, a warm hearth, and all the comforts of home."
Frodo, eating an apple, walks out of the Hobbit-home and picks up the mail from the mailbox. He returns inside and gives the mail to Bilbo who was laughing while writing in his book. Bilbo quickly quiets down as Frodo approaches him.
"Thank you." Bilbo says
Frodo picks up the picture of a young Bilbo and looks at it curiously.
"What's this?" Frodo asks
Bilbo takes the picture back from Frodo.
"That is private. Keep your sticky paws off. It's not ready yet." Bilbo says
"Not ready for what?" Frodo asks
"Reading." Bilbo says
Frodo picks up and examines some old object of Bilbo's. Bilbo examines the pile of letters.
"What on earth are these?" Bilbo asks
"Replies to the party invitations." Frodo says
"Oh! Good gracious! Is it today?" Bilbo asks
"They all said they're coming. Except for the Sackville-Bagginses. They're demanding you ask them in person." Frodo says
"Are they, indeed? Over my dead body." Bilbo says
"They'd probably find that quite agreeable. They seem to think you have tunnels overflowing with gold." Frodo says
"It was one small chest, hardly overflowing. And it still smells of troll." Bilbo says
Bilbo starts hiding his valuables in chests, jars, vases, and other inconspicuous places.
"What on earth are you doing?" Frodo asks
"Taking precautions. You know, I caught her making off with the silverware once." Bilbo says
"Who?" Frodo asks
"Lobelia Sackville-Baggins. She had all my spoons stuffed in her pockets. Hah! Dreadful woman. Make sure you keep an eye on her after I'm...when I'm...when I'm..." Bilbo says
"When you're...what?" Frodo asks
"It's nothing. Nothing." Bilbo says
Bilbo looks at some papers on a table.
"You know, some people are beginning to wonder about you, Uncle. They think you're becoming odd." Frodo says
"Odd? Hmm." Bilbo asks
"Unsociable." Frodo says
"Unsociable? Me? Nonsense. Be a good lad and put that on the gate." Bilbo says
Bilbo hands Frodo a sign he made. Frodo looks at it dubiously. Going outside, Frodo nails the sign to the gate of Bag End. The sign read "No Admittance. Except on party business." It turns out that this was moments before Devon and his friends first arrived in Middle-Earth. Bilbo comes outside and stretches.
"You think he'll come?" Frodo asks
"Who?" Bilbo asks
"Gandalf." Frodo says
"Ah. He wouldn't miss a chance to lit up his whiz-poppers! He'll give us quite a show, you'll see." Bilbo says
"Alright then, I'm off." Frodo says
"Off to where?" Bilbo asks
"East Farthing woods. I'm going to surprise him." Frodo says
"Well, go on then! You don't want to be late." Bilbo says
Frodo runs off and Bilbo sits on a bench outside his door, smoking his pipe. He blows out a large smoke ring which floats into the sky.
"He doesn't approve of being late. Not that I ever was. In those days, I was always on time. I was entirely respectable. And nothing unexpected ever happened."
(60 years earlier)
Bilbo's smoke ring collapses and becomes a smoke moth, as a tall figure walks by. The moth flies into Bilbo's face, waking him from his reverie. A younger Bilbo from sixty-years earlier was sitting on the same bench, smoking his pipe. He looks up in surprise and sees a hooded figure. This figure was none other than Gandalf the Grey.
"Good morning." Bilbo says
"What do you mean? Do you mean to wish me a good morning or do you mean that it is a good morning whether I want it or not? Or perhaps you mean to say that you feel good on this particular morning. Or are you simply stating that this is a morning to be good of." Gandalf says
"All of them at once, I suppose." Bilbo says
Gandalf looks slightly disapprovingly at Bilbo while he looks at him bewildered and confused.
"Can I help you?" Bilbo asks
"That remains to be seen. I'm looking for someone to share in an adventure." Gandalf says
"An adventure? Now, I don't imagine anyone west of Bree would have much interest in adventures. Nasty, disturbing, uncomfortable things. Make you late for dinner, hm, mm..." Bilbo says
Bilbo gets up and checks his mailbox, grabbing some mail and sorting through it, clucking to himself. He looks quite uncomfortable because Gandalf was still standing there. Puffing his pipe in vexation, he begins heading back inside his home.
"Good morning." Bilbo says
"To think that I should have lived to be good-morninged by Belladonna Took's son, as if I were selling buttons at the door." Gandalf says
"I beg your pardon?" Bilbo asks
"You've changed, and not entirely for the better, Bilbo Baggins." Gandalf says
"I'm sorry, do I know you?" Bilbo asks
"Well, you know my name, although you don't remember I belong to it. I'm Gandalf! And Gandalf means...me."
"Gandalf...not Gandalf, the wandering Wizard who made such excellent fireworks! Old Took used to have them on Mid-summer's Eve. Ha, ha! Well. Hmm, I had no idea you were still in business." Bilbo says
"And where else should I be?" Gandalf asks
Bilbo chuckles and puffs confusedly on his pipe
"Well, I'm pleased to find you remember something about me, even if it's only my fireworks. Well that's decided. It will be very good for you and most amusing for me. I shall inform the others." Gandalf says
"Inform the who? What? No. No. No! Wait. We do not want any adventures here, no thank you. Not today, not-mm. I suggest you try over the hill or across the water. Good morning." Bilbo says
Bilbo retreats into his home in frustration, gesturing at Gandalf with his pipe. Once inside, he bolts the door and leans against it. Gandalf draws a glowing symbol on Bilbo's door with his staff. Hearing the curious noise, Bilbo puts his ear close to the door. Alarmed, Bilbo looks out his side window, only to see Gandalf's eye appear infront of him. He jumps back in fright and hides behind a wall. He looks out another window and sees Gandalf hurrying away.
As soon as Gandalf was gone, Bilbo heads out of his house with a basket in his hand and strolls on down the hill towards the town. There, in the marketplace, dozens of Hobbits were around, going about their business. Bilbo stops by a stall and gets a fish from one Hobbit. Once he got what he needed, Bilbo began making his way back to his home. As he did, he was approached by a Hobbit named Worrywort.
"Hello, Mr. Bilbo. Here, have some tuber." Worrywort says
Worrywort hands Bilbo a vegetable he was selling.
"Nice and firm they are. Just got them from the West Farthing." Worrywort says
"Very impressive, Mr. Worrywort. I don't suppose you've seen a Wizard around these parts?" Bilbo says
"Tall fellow, long grey beard, pointy hat? Can't say that I have." Worrywort says
Bilbo saw something resembling Gandalf's pointed hat moving above the stalls. Reacting quickly, Bilbo hides behind Worrywort with his basket and moves away. He looks back again and saw that it was nothing more than a pile of laundry being carried by a Hobbit. Bilbo sighs with relief and heads back to his house in Bag End.
(Elsewhere)
Devon, Luna, Spyro, Cynder, Hiccup, Toothless, Astrid, Stormfly, Fishlegs, Meatlug, Snotlout, Hookfang, Tuffnut, Ruffnut, Barf and Belch arrive in Middle-Earth walking through one of the forests outside the Shire. When they step up on a hill, they can see the Shire down below.
"The Shire. Looks like we're back in Middle-Earth." Devon says
"Yeah, but something feels different." Luna says
"Why don't we take a look around." Devon says
Devon and his friends move down the hill and head into the village. As they entered the village, the Hobbits looked at them as if they had never met them before.
"That's weird. It's like these Hobbits don't know who we are." Hiccup says
Unbeknownst to the group, Gandalf saw them strolling through the town. He also saw that they also had dragons with them. Being a curious wizard, he decided to approach them. Devon and his friends saw Gandalf approaching them and when they did, they immediately recognized him. But they also saw he was back to being Gandalf the Grey.
"Gandalf!" Devon and his friends exclaim
"Isn't this quite a surprise. I never expected to see a group of children accompanied by dragons here in the Shire. It would seem that you are new to these lands." Gandalf says
"Uh...You could say that. Could you give us a second." Devon says
Devon and his friends huddle together in a circle while Gandalf looks on confused.
"Okay, we're back in Middle-Earth, but I think that we're at some point in the past." Devon says
"Do you think we're here for a reason?" Astrid asks
"Possibly. Remember when we traveled into Mata Nui's world? We met Turaga Vakama and then we met him back when he was a Matoran." Devon says
"Right. And let's not forget we met Mata Nui at some point too." Hiccup says
"I'm sure that if we stick around with Gandalf, we might find out why we're here." Devon says
The group breaks the circle and turn to face Gandalf.
"You certaintly are a curious bunch. Would you care to introduce yourselves?" Gandalf asks
"Uh...sure." Devon says
Devon steps forward and re-introduces himself to Gandalf.
"I'm Devon, the Legendary Keyblade Master."
Luna steps up alongside Devon and she nudges him gently with her snout. Devon places his right-hand ontop of Luna's head and rubs her gently, making the female Night Fury purr with content.
"This is Luna, my dragon." Devon says introducing his Night Fury
Next, Devon introduces Spyro and Cynder who stood over on Luna's right.
"Spyro and Cynder." Devon says introducing the two dragons
Spyro and Cynder both nod their heads as Devon introduced them. Then, Devon introduces Gandalf to the Viking Teens and their dragons who stood behind him.
"And these are my best friends, Hiccup and his Night Fury, Toothless." Devon says
Hiccup and Toothless both nod their heads.
"Astrid and her Deadly Nadder, Stormfly." Devon says
Astrid crosses her arms, smiling while Stormfly lets out a squawk.
"Fishlegs and his Gronckle, Meatlug." Devon says
Fishlegs waves his hand while Meatlug licks him.
"Snotlout and his Monstrous Nightmare, Hookfang." Devon says
Snotlout leans his body against Hookfang's stomach, but Hookfang grabs his rider in his jaws and shakes him about a bit.
"And these are the Twins, Tuffnut and Ruffnut with their Hideous Zippleback, Barf and Belch." Devon says introducing them
Tuffnut elbowed his sister slightly and she elbowed him back much harder than him. The twins began wrestling each other until Barf and Belch grabbed them with their mouths and held them up.
"Hmm." Gandalf says raising an eyebrow
Gandalf inspected Devon and each of his friends with a look of concern.
"A pleasure to meet you all. Never before have there been Dragon Riders here in Middle-Earth. Then it's decided. I would like you all to accompany me." Gandalf says
Devon and his friends looked at each other confused.
"What for?" Devon asks
"I'm looking for someone to share in an adventure." Gandalf says
"Really?" Devon says raising an eyebrow with a grin on his face
Devon looked back at his friends and they smiled.
"Well, Gandalf, whatever it is you have in plan, we'd be more than happy to accompany you." Devon says
Gandalf smiles seeing as Devon and his friends were willing to go in an adventure with him.
"But if you don't mind me asking, Gandalf, what were you doing here in the Shire?" Devon asks
"I've been seeking a Hobbit who once had a knack for an adventure, but it would seem he has become a bit stubborn in his nature." Gandalf says
"And what is this Hobbit's name?" Astrid asks
"Well, that would be Bilbo Baggins, my dear, Astrid." Gandalf says
Devon and his friends were surprised to hear this. Gandalf was seeking out Bilbo Baggins. This definitely confirmed they were in Middle-Earth's past.
"Could you excuse us, please?" Devon says holding up a finger
Devon and his friends huddle back together in a circle while Gandalf looks on confused.
"Okay, that defenitely confirms it. We've definitely gone back in time in Middle-Earth." Devon says
"But what is it that we're supposed to accomplish here?" Luna asks
"Like I said, if we stick around with Gandalf, we'll probably find out. And who knows, we might learn something while we're here." Devon says
The group breaks the circle and turn to face Gandalf.
"So, uh, Gandalf, have you spoken with Bilbo yet?" Hiccup asks
"I've tried to persuade him into joining our cause, but it would seem he was not the same Hobbit he once was." Gandalf says
Devon thought to himself and he thought of a more gentle approach.
"I think I might have an idea. Maybe if we come up to Bilbo with a subtle approach, I suppose it should be enough to convince him to come along." Devon says
Gandalf thought to himself and felt that the offer was tempting. The idea could help Bilbo become more aquainted with Devon and his friends while he sought to his own mission.
"Very well. I shall leave it to you to convince our Hobbit to partake in this quest. There is a mark which I have put on one of doors in Bag End. It should not be too hard to find." Gandalf says
"Right. Let's go." Devon says
Devon and his friends walked up towards Bag End while Gandalf sought to his own mission.
(Moments later)
Devon and his friends proceeded up the hill in Bag End where there was a Hobbit hole awaiting them. Being as they traveled in Middle-Earth before, the group remembered where Bilbo's home was.
"So, how do we plan to get Bilbo into joining this so-called quest?" Astrid asks
"I have an idea. You guys just let me do the talking." Devon says
Devon looked at Luna who stood on his right-side.
"Luna, come." Devon says
"Right behind you." Luna says
Devon and Luna moved up to the door while Spyro, Cynder, the Viking Teens and the dragons stood where they were. As they stood up at the doorstep, Devon looked down and noticed there was a letter lying on the ground. He kneels down, picks it up and looks down at it.
"It seemed that Bilbo must've had letters delivered to him and he must've dropped this one." Devon says
"Good. This will give us more inceptive." Luna says
Devon knocks on the door of the Hobbit hole three times. It didn't take long for Bilbo Baggins to open the door. As soon as the door opened, Devon and his friends got a good look at Bilbo back to when he was much younger and they were completely surprised. They certaintly saw a change in Bilbo's appearance, both from his hair and face.
"Hello." Devon greets with a wave of his hand
"Uh, good morning." Bilbo says
"Yes. Today seems to be rather splendid." Devon says looking up at the sky
"Uh, can I help you?" Bilbo asks
"Oh no. Me and my friends had just arrived here from our long travels and we just decided to take a stroll around the Shire, getting acquainted with the Hobbits living here." Devon says
Devon holds out the letter in his hand to Bilbo.
"Also, I believe this letter is yours." Devon says
"Oh, why thank you. Thank you, very much." Bilbo says
Bilbo takes the letter from Devon and examines it. Knowing that they were getting to a good start, Devon decides to re-introduce himself to Bilbo.
"I'm Devon."
Devon holds his right-hand out to Bilbo.
"Bilbo Baggins."
Bilbo accepted Devon's hand and the two shake hands. Devon knew now that his plan was working and he moved on to introduce the rest of his friends. First, he starts off as always with Luna, his Night Fury.
"This is Luna, my Night Fury." Devon says
Luna smiles and nods her head as Devon introduces her.
"Night Fury? Never heard of such a creature here in Middle-Earth. What is she?" Bilbo says
"She's a Dragon." Devon says calmly
"A D-D-Dragon?!" Bilbo says feeling shocked
Devon held up his hands in a peaceful gesture.
"It's alright. She won't harm you. She's very, very gentle." Devon says
Devon walks over to Bilbo, kneels down and places his left-arm around his shouder.
"Here, I'll show you." Devon says
Devon beckons Luna to step forward. Luna slowly walks up to Bilbo until she stops only a few inches from the startled Hobbit.
"Reach your hand out to her." Devon says
Bilbo, still feeling startled, slowly stretches his left-hand out to Luna. Within moments, his hand made contact with Luna's head and the female Night Fury purred with content. Bilbo let out a sigh of relief.
"You see, young Hobbit? Not all dragons are vicious. You need not let fear grip your heart. Let my love and compassion ease your soul. You're safe with me." Luna says
Once he heard Luna talking, Bilbo was even more surprised.
"Sh-she talks!" Bilbo says
Bilbo looks at Devon.
"How did you tame her?" Bilbo asks
"She found me in a forest, laying unconscious against a tree. I was attacked by evil monsters, but she defended me with all her might. I owed her my life." Devon says
Bilbo looked ahead of him and saw Spyro, Cynder, the Viking Teens and the dragons looking at him. He then looked back at Devon.
"You're not ordinary travelers, are you?" Bilbo asks
"No." Devon says
"Oh, why don't you all come in? We can talk more while we're inside." Bilbo says
Devon looks back at his friends and saw that they were all smiling. He looks at Luna and saw she had a smile on her face. He then looks back at Bilbo with a smile on his own face.
"That would be nice." Devon says
Now Devon and his friends were on track.
(Later that night)
Bilbo prepares a dinner of fish for himself while Devon and his friends got comfortable in his home. Devon and the Viking Teens sat in chairs around a table in a room just outside the kitchen. Luna and the other dragons had to shrink down in size to fit inside the Hobbit home with their riders. They were about the size of large dogs. Bilbo had only one fish for himself and felt bad that he didn't have anymore for the dragons. He therefore assumed that the dragons wouldn't mind having biscuits and thus, he gave each of the dragons a single biscut which they gladly ate. He then settles down at his table, tucks a napkin in his collar and begins sprinkling salt on his fish.
"So, you are all Dragon Riders. That is very interesting. And Devon, you're a Keyblade Master. I've never heard of such a warrior here in Middle-Earth, let alone be at such a young age." Bilbo says
"I think that you'll find that we're full of surprises." Devon says
"And why is it that you travel to places?" Bilbo asks
"Oh, me and my friends, we enjoy seeing the world, traveling to distant lands and amazing places and partaking in wonderful experiences. That's one of the great perks of being an adventurer. What about you, Bilbo? Don't you go on adventures? I heard you used to." Devon says
"Oh no. No, no, no, adventures don't suit me well. I think I'm more comfortable tending to my books and my garden. It's just one of my favorite hobbies." Bilbo says
Unbeknownst to the group, the the symbol on the door glows and a figure appears on the door. Bilbo, in the middle of squeezing lemon juice on his fish, looks up in surprise as the doorbell rings. Devon and his friends also look up in surprise upon hearing the doorbell ring.
"Uh, were we expecting any company?" Bilbo asks
"Not that I'm aware of." Devon says
Bilbo opens the door and finds a tall, bald Dwarf at his doorstep.
"Dwalin, at your service."
Dwalin bows slightly to Bilbo. Shellshocked, Bilbo lets out a noise like a whimper. Coming to his senses, he quickly ties his robe tighter and stands taller, although he was confused as to why a Dwarf was at his home.
"Bilbo Baggins, at yours."
Dwalin walks inside without an invitation.
"D-do we know each other?" Bilbo asks
"No." Dwalin says
Dwalin walks through Bilbo's home, completely ignoring Devon and his friends.
"Which way, laddie? Is it down here?" Dwalin says
"I-is what down where?" Bilbo asks
Dwalin dumps some of his stuff on the ground and thrusts the rest onto Bilbo.
"Supper. He said there'd be food and lots of it." Dwalin says
"H-He said? Who said?" Bilbo asks
Dwalin sits at the kitchen table in Bilbo's spot, eating the food he had prepared for himself while Bilbo sits behind him, feeling confused. Devon and his friends watched in surprise as Dwalin eat all the flesh from the fish, then eats the head as well while Bilbo looks on in disgust.
"Mmmm...Very good, this. Anymore?" Dwalin says
"What? Uh, oh, yes, yes." Bilbo says
Bilbo brings over a plate of biscuits and he hurriedly hides one behind his back for himself.
"Help yourself." Bilbo says
Dwalin begins stuffing the biscuits in his mouth.
"It's just that, um, I wasn't expecting company." Bilbo says
"Neither were we." Devon says
The doorbell rings again and Bilbo looks up in alarm.
"That'll be the door." Dwalin says
Bilbo opens the door and finds an old, white-haired Dwarf standing at his doorstep.
"Balin, at your service."
Balin bows to Bilbo. As soon as Devon and his friends heard Balin mention his name, they were all shocked to see he was alive, especially since their journey with the Fellowship through the mines of Moria. Devon remembers when they came up to Balin's Tomb back in Moria.
"'Here lies Balin, Son of Fundin, Lord of Moria.'"
"That's Balin, Gimli's cousin!" Devon exclaims
"He's alive!" Luna exclaims
"Good evening." Bilbo says
"Yes, yes it is, though I think it might rain later. Am I late?" Balin says
"Late for what?" Bilbo asks
Balin sees Dwalin who had his hand stuffed in Bilbo's jar, trying to get himself more biscuits.
"Oh, ha ha! Evening, brother. Heh, heh." Balin says
"Oh, by my beard, you are shorter and wider than last we met." Dwalin says
"Wider, not shorter. Sharp enough for both of us." Balin says
Laughing, the two Dwarves greet each other. They put their arms on each other's shoulders, then they smash their foreheads together. Bilbo looks on in wonder.
"Hey! That's what we do!" Ruffnut says
Tuffnut and Ruffnut bang their heads together like they usually do.
"Uh, excuse me. Sorry, I hate to interrupt, ah, but the thing is, I'm not entirely sure you're in the right house." Bilbo says
Ignoring Bilbo, Dwalin and Balin go into Bilbo's pantry where they are pouring ale and examining the food, talking to each other.
"It's not that I don't like visitors. I-I like visitors as much as the next Hobbit, but I do like to know them before they come visiting." Bilbo says
Dwalin and Balin, not listening to Bilbo, were still rifling through his pantry.
"The thing is, um-The thing is, um, I, I don't know either of you, not in the slightest. I don't mean to be blunt, but I uh, but I have to speak my mind. I'm sorry." Bilbo says
The two Dwarves pause and look at Bilbo.
"Apology accepted." Balin says
Balin hands a tankard to Dwalin so that it can be filled with ale. The doorbell rings again. Bilbo opens the door and finds two young Dwarves.
"Fili."
"And Kili."
"At your service." Fili and Kili say in unison while bowing to Bilbo
"You must be Mr. Boggins." Kili says
"Nope, you can't come in, you've come to the wrong house." Bilbo says
Bilbo tries closing the door, but Kili stops it with his foot.
"What? Has it been cancelled?" Kili asks
"No one told us." Fili says
"Can-? No-nothing's been cancelled." Bilbo says
"Well, that's a relief." Kili says
The Dwarves push their way in and begin unloading their stuff into Bilbo's arms.
"Careful with these, I just had 'em sharpened." Fili says
"It's nice, this place. D'you do it yourself?" Kili says
"Ah, no, it's been in the family for years." Bilbo says
Kili scrapes the mud off his boots on the edge of a chest standing nearby.
"That's my mother's glory box. Can you please not do that?!" Bilbo says
"Fili, Kili, come on, give us a hand." Dwalin says
"Mister Dwalin." Kili says
Dwalin places his arm around Kili on his shoulders and the two Dwarves laugh. Hiccup leans over close to Devon.
"Uh, something tells me that a certain Wizard is behind this." Hiccup says
"I'm starting to agree with you on that, Hiccup." Devon says
"And I think these might be the 'others' he was talking about." Astrid says
"Whatever Gandalf has planned, it must be big." Devon says
The group watched as the Dwarves moved furniture around the.
"Let's shove this in the hallway, otherwise we'll never get everyone in." Balin says
The Dwarves prepare to shift Bilbo's furniture around to create a meeting and feasting place.
"Ev-everyone? How many more are there?" Bilbo asks
The doorbell rings very hard and longer than before. Bilbo walks quickly toward the door in anger, dumping all the swords and other equipment in his arms along the way.
"Oh no. No, no! There's nobody home! Go away and bother somebody else. There's far too many Dwarves in my dining room as it is. If-if-If this is some clot-head's idea of a joke, ha ha, I can only say, it is in very poor taste." Bilbo says
Bilbo opens the door and a heap of Dwarves, eight to be exact, fall in. Struggling to get up, they grumble and yell at each other. Gandalf stands behind them, poking his head in the door, looking at Bilbo, Devon and his friends with a smile on his face.
"Gandalf." Bilbo says
"Should've known." Devon says crossing his arms
Bilbo looks at Devon with a surprised look on his face.
"You know him?" Bilbo asks
Devon's eyes dart from Gandalf to Bilbo and a nervous smile forms on his face.
"Heh, heh, heh." Devon chuckles nervously
(Moments later)
The entire group of Dwarves, at least twelve of them, began raiding Bilbo's pantry and taking out all his food. Bilbo tries to tell them to put the food back, but they ignore him.
"Those are my plates! Excuse me! Not my wine. Put that back. Put that back! Not the jam, please! Excuse me." Bilbo says
Bombur walks out of the pantry with three entire wheels of cheese.
"Excuse me. A tad excessive, isn't it? Have you got a cheese knife?" Bilbo asks
"Cheese knife? He eats it by the block." Bofur says walking past Bilbo
Óin and Glóin walk through the hallway, carrying chairs from one of Bilbo's rooms.
"No, no, that's Grandpa Mungo's chair! No, I'm sorry, you'll have to take it back please. Take it back...It's antique, not for sitting on! Thank you! That's a book, not a coaster. Put that map down, thank you." Bilbo says
The Dwarves continue bringing all of Bilbo s food and furniture into the dining room. Dori approaches Gandalf with a tray and some tea.
"Excuse me, Mr. Gandalf, can I tempt you with a nice cup of chamomile tea?" Dori asks
"Oh, no thank you, Dori. A little red wine for me, I think." Gandalf says
Gandalf walks out of the dining room, trying to avoid the scurrying Dwarves. He hits his head on the chandelier, then he begins counting the Dwarves with his fingers.
"Fili, Kili, Óin, Glóin, Dwalin, Balin, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, Dori, Nori...Ori." Gandalf says
Bilbo wrestles a bowl of tomatoes away from Nori. Bifur approaches Gandalf and talks to him in Khuzdul.
"Du pai ya. Ai um hamph. Um kahli ba." Bifur says
"Yes, you're quite right, Bifur." Gandalf says
Devon and Luna approach Gandalf, wanting to have a word with him.
"So...uh...Gandalf. I suppose these Dwarves are all in on the same quest as we are?" Devon asks
"That they are, Devon. Although, we appear to be one Dwarf short." Gandalf says
"He is late is all. He travelled North to a meeting of our kin. He will come." Dwalin says
"Mr. Gandalf?" Dori says
"Hm?" Gandalf says
"A little glass of red wine as requested. It s, eh, got a fruity bouquet." Dori says
"Ah, cheers." Gandalf says
Gandalf drinks the tiny cup of wine Dori offers him, then looks sadly at the cup, wanting a little more.
(Moments later)
The Dwarves sat in Bilbo's dining room having a grand feast with all his food. They were all quite rude and messy about it. Bofur throws some food to his brother, Bombur.
"Bombur, catch!" Bofur says
Bombur catches the food in his mouth and everyone cheers. As everyone begins throwing food around, Bilbo walks away in disgust. Spyro, Cynder, the Viking Teens and the dragons watched as the Dwarves enjoyed themselves to their feast. Devon and Luna walked over to Bilbo to check up on him. He looks at his pantry in shock, seeing as it has been entirely cleared of food.
"Sorry about the state of your house. I never thought Gandalf would bring all these Dwarves into your home." Devon says
Bilbo sighs.
"I suppose Gandalf roped you and your friends into this little adventure as well?" Bilbo asks
"Uh...actually...we kind of...volunteered." Devon says
Fili walks on top of the table, carrying several cups of ale and knocking aside the food in his way.
"Who wants an ale? There you go." Fili says
"Let him have another drink!" Dwalin says
"Here you go." Fili says
Dwalin pours his ale into Oin's hearing trumpet and as Oin splutters in anger while everyone else laughs. Oin puts his hearing trumpet to his mouth and blows the ale out of it, making it squeal.
"On the count of three!" One of the Dwarves says
The Dwarves pound their tankards together.
"One...Two!"
All the Dwarves go quiet and began drinking their ale together. They were incredibly messy as ale falls all over their faces and runs down their beards. When finished drinking, they begin burping in a belching contest. The youngest Dwarf, Ori, let out the biggest belch. The Dwarves laugh while Bilbo looks away in disgust.
(Moments later)
When the feast was finished, the Dwarves leave the table and begin walking about. Bilbo grabs a doily back from Nori.
"Excuse me, that is a doily, not a dishcloth." Bilbo says
"But it's full of holes." Bofur says
"It's supposed to look like that, it's crochet." Bilbo says
"Oh, and a wonderful game it is too, if you got the balls for it." Bofur says
"Bebother and confusticate these Dwarves!" Bilbo says feeling aggrivated
"My dear Bilbo, what on earth is the matter?" Gandalf asks walking up to Bilbo
"What's the matter? I'm surrounded by Dwarves. What are they doing here?" Bilbo asks
"Oh, they re quite a merry gathering, once you get used to them." Gandalf says
"I don't want to get used to them. The state of my kitchen! There's mud trod into the carpet, they-they ve pi-pillaged the pantry. I'm not even going to tell you what they ve done in the bathroom. They've all but destroyed the plumbing. I don't understand what they're doing in my house!" Bilbo says
"Excuse me. I'm sorry to interrupt, but what should I do with my plate?" Ori asks
"Here you go, Ori, give it to me." Fili says
Fili takes the plate from Ori and throws it to Kili who throws it behind his back to Bifur who was standing at the sink in the kitchen. Bifur catches it behind his back, without even looking. Fili, Kili and the other Dwarves begin throwing the plates, bowls, and utensils to each other, eventually throwing them to the sink to be washed. As dishware flies through the air, Gandalf ducks to avoid getting hit.
"Excuse me, that's my mother's West Farthing crockery, it's over a hundred years old!" Bilbo says
The Dwarves at the table begin drumming on the tablet with utensils and their fists in a rhythm.
"And can-can you not do that? You'll blunt them!" Bilbo says
"Ooh, d'hear that, lads? He says we'll blunt the knives." Bofur says
The Dwarves began singing as they continue throwing the dishware across the room.
Blunt the knives, bend the forks
Smash the bottles and burn the corks
Chip the glasses and crack the plates
That's what Bilbo Baggins hates
Cut the cloth and tread on the fat
Leave the bones on the bedroom mat
Pour the milk on the pantry floor
Splash the wine on every door
Dump the crocks in a boiling bowl
Pound them up with a thumping pole
When you've finished, if any are whole
Send them down the hall to roll
That's what Bilbo Baggins hates
Bilbo pushes into the kitchen, only to find all the dishes were stacked neatly and cleanly. The Dwarves and Gandalf laugh. Devon and his friends saw all the dishes were stacked and cleaned and were quite surprised themselves.
"Wow." Devon says feeling surprised
Suddenly, there were three loud knocks on the door and everyone immediately falls in silence.
"He is here." Gandalf says
They open the door and there stands Thorin Oakenshield, the Dwarf prince.
"Gandalf. I thought you said this place would be easy to find. I lost my way, twice. Wouldn't have found it at all had it not been for that mark on the door." Thorin says
"Mark? There's no mark on that door. It was painted a week ago." Bilbo says
"There is a mark. I put it there myself. Bilbo Baggins, allow me to introduce the leader of our company, Thorin Oakenshield." Gandalf says
"So, this is the Hobbit. Tell me, Mr. Baggins, have you done much fighting?" Thorin says
"Pardon me?" Bilbo asks
"Axe or sword? What's your weapon of choice?" Thorin asks
"Well, I have some skill at Conkers, if you must know, but I fail to see why that's relevant." Bilbo says
"Thought as much. He looks more like a grocer than a burglar." Thorin says
The Dwarves all laugh. Thorin then turns his attention toward Devon and his friends, examining each and every one of them.
"And who might these strangers be?" Thorin asks
"Ah, this is Devon and his friends. They've agreed to accompany us on our quest. Devon, my friends, allow me to introduce you all to the leader of our company, Thorin Oakenshield." Gandalf says
Devon and his friends nods to Thorin while he just stares at them. He soon looks toward Gandalf.
"I do not see how they will be of any help to us. They are just children." Thorin says
"What?! Let me at him!" Snotlout says
Before Snotlout could assault Thorin, Astrid holds him back.
"Snotlout!" Astrid says
"Thorin, I speak for me and my friends in saying we have fought many battles. There's more to us than appearances suggest. And I assure you, we are quite capable warriors." Devon says
"And not only that, we have dragons on our side." Hiccup says
The Dwarves were shocked to hear this. Devon and his friends had dragons under their control. Even Thorin was surprised to hear this. Immediately, Thorin looks at Gandalf with a harsh stare.
"Do you mean to tell me that these beasts are fire-breathing dragons?!" Thorin asks
"These dragons are nothing like those here in Middle-Earth. I have seen their gentle and kind nature, Thorin. They can be trusted." Gandalf says
Thorin remains silent before he speaks.
"Very well. We'll have it your way." Thorin says
"I think that Thorin has got something against dragons." Hiccup says
"Maybe it might have something to do with this quest." Astrid says
"I should pound his face to a pummel." Snotlout says
(Moments later)
Everyone stood in the dining room around the table while Thorin ate his food. As Thorin eats at the table, the rest of the Dwarves talk.
"What news from the meeting in Ered Luin? Did they all come?" Balin asks
"Aye. Envoys from all seven kingdoms." Thorin says
The Dwarves murmur with joy upon hearing this.
"What do the Dwarves of the Iron Hills say? Is Dain with us?" Dwalin asks
Thorin remains silent before answering.
"They will not come." Thorin says
The Dwarves murmur in disappointment.
"They say this quest is ours and ours alone." Thorin says
"You're going on a quest?" Bilbo asks
"Bilbo, my dear fellow, let us have a little more light." Gandalf says
Bilbo brings a candle to the table where Gandalf spreads out a map. Now, Devon and his friends would finally find out why they had agreed to this quest.
"Far to the East, over ranges and rivers, beyond woodlands and wastelands, lies a single solitary peak." Gandalf says
"Erebor." Devon reads
"The Lonely Mountain." Bilbo reads
"Aye. Óin has read the portents and the portents say it is time." Glóin says
"Ravens have been seen flying back to the mountain as it was foretold: When the birds of yore return to Erebor, the reign of the beast will end." Óin says
Bilbo looks concerned upon hearing the word 'beast'.
"Uh, what beast?" Bilbo asks
"Well, that would be a reference to Smaug the Terrible, chiefest and greatest calamity of our age. Airborne fire-breather, teeth like razors, claws like meathooks, extremely fond of precious metals-" Bofur says before Bilbo cuts him off
"Yes, I know what a dragon is." Bilbo says
"Sounds like this Smaug is one bad dragon." Hiccup says
"I'm not afraid! I'm up for it! I'll give him a taste of the Dwarvish iron right up his jacksie!" Ori says rising from his seat
The Dwarves shout all together.
"Sit down!" Dori says
"The task would be difficult enough with an army behind us. But we number just thirteen, and not thirteen of the best, nor brightest." Balin says
The Dwarves start objecting.
"We may be few in number, but we're fighters, all of us, to the last Dwarf!" Fili says
"And you forget, we have a Wizard in our company. Gandalf will have killed hundreds of dragons in his time." Kili says
"Oh, well, now, uh, I-I-I wouldn t say that, I-" Gandalf says
"How many, then?" Kili asks
"Uh, what?" Gandalf asks
"Well, how many dragons have you killed?" Dori asks
Gandalf embarrassedly starts coughing on his pipe smoke.
"Go on, give us a number!" Dori says
The Dwarves jump to their feet, arguing amongst themselves. Thorin jumps up in anger and bellows, silencing the Dwarves.
Enough!" Thorin shouts
All of the Dwarves immediately fall silent.
"If we have read these signs, do you not think others will have read them too? Rumours have begun to spread. The dragon, Smaug has not been seen for sixty years. Eyes look east to the Mountain, assessing, wondering, weighing the risk. Perhaps the vast wealth of our people now lies unprotected. Do we sit back while others claim what is rightfully ours? Or do we seize this chance to take back Erebor?!" Thorin says
All the Dwarves cheer.
"You forget, the front gate is sealed. There is no way into the mountain." Balin says
"That, my dear Balin, is not entirely true." Gandalf says
Twiddling his fingers, Gandalf takes a Dwarvish key, ornately wrought. Thorin looks at it in wonder.
"How came you by this?" Thorin asks
"It was given to me by your father, by Thrain, for safekeeping. It is yours now." Gandalf says
Gandalf hands the key to Thorin as everyone looks on in wonder.
"If there is a key, there must be a door." Fili says
Gandalf points at runes on his map with his pipe.
"These runes speak of a hidden passage to the lower halls." Gandalf says
"There's another way in!" Kili says
"Well, if we can find it, but Dwarf doors are invisible when closed. The answer lies hidden somewhere in this map and I do not have the skill to find it. But there are others in Middle-earth who can. The task I have in mind will require a great deal of stealth and no small amount of courage. But, if we are careful and clever, I believe that it can be done." Gandalf says
Gandalf then looks over at Devon and his friends as they stood together on one side of the table.
"That is the reason why I insisted that Devon and his friends would accompany us on this quest." Gandalf says
"I still do not understand why they should join us. Just because they can tame dragons that don't mean they are special. I don't see why they are so special." Thorin says
"Well, then." Devon says
Devon held his right-hand out.
"Would this persuade you?" Devon asks
In a flash of blue light, Devon's Keyblade: Soul Calibur appeared in his hand, making the Dwarves gasp in surprise and shock.
"This, Thorin Oakenshield, is a Keyblade. A very powerful weapon that only I can wield. They grant it's wielder unimaginable powers and a vast range of abilities." Devon says
Devon's Keyblade vanished from his hand in another flash of light.
"Do you think simple magic tricks will persuade me to have you join our cause?" Thorin asks
"Thorin, you could not wish for better allies other than me and my friends. You will need us." Devon says
"I agree with them, Thorin. Any help is better than none. Why not let them accompany us? It would be an honor to have Dragon Riders on our side." Balin says
The Dwarves mutter in agreement with Balin. Thorin remains silent for a brief moment before he speaks, looking toward Devon and his friends.
"Very well." Thorin says
"And that brings us to the reason why we are all summoned here to the Shire. If we are to retake the Lonely Mountain, this task will require a great deal of stealth and courage." Gandalf says
"That's why we need a burglar." Ori says
"Hm, a good one, too. An expert, I'd imagine." Bilbo says
"And are you?" Glóin asks
Bilbo looks left and right at the Dwarves and saw that they were all looking at him.
"Am I what?" Bilbo asks
"He said he's an expert! Hey hey!" Óin says
The Dwarves laugh.
"M-Me? No, no, no, no, no. I'm not a burglar. I've never stolen a thing in my life." Bilbo says
"I'm afraid I have to agree with Mr. Baggins. He's hardly burglar material." Balin says
Bilbo nods in agreement.
"Aye, the wild is no place for gentlefolk who can neither fight nor fend for themselves." Dwalin says
Bilbo continues nodding in agreement as the Dwarves begin arguing. Gandalf, growing angry, rises to his full height and casts darkness over the group, speaking in a deep voice.
"Enough! If I say Bilbo Baggins is a burglar, then a burglar he is." Gandalf says
Gandalf goes back to his normal self and spoke in his regular voice.
"Hobbits are remarkably light on their feet. In fact, they can pass unseen by most if they choose. And while the dragon is accustomed to the smell of Dwarf, the scent of Hobbit is all but unknown to him, which gives us a distinct advantage. You asked me to find the fourteenth member of this company, and I have chosen Mr. Baggins. There's a lot more to him than appearances suggest and he's got a great deal more to offer than any of you know, including himself. You must trust me on this." Gandalf says
"Very well. We will do it your way." Thorin says
"No, no, no." Bilbo says
"Give him the contract." Thorin says
"Please." Bilbo says
"Alright, we're off!" Bofur says
Balin hands Bilbo a long contract.
"It's just the usual summary of out-of-pocket expenses, time required, remuneration, funeral arrangements, so forth." Balin says
"Funeral arrangements?" Bilbo asks confused
As Bilbo reads the contract, Thorin leans over to Gandalf and whispers to him.
"I cannot guarantee his safety." Thorin says
"Understood." Gandalf says
"Nor will I be responsible for his fate." Thorin says
"Agreed." Gandalf says
Bilbo reads parts of the contract aloud.
"Terms: Cash on delivery, up to but not exceeding one fourteenth of total profit, if any. Seems fair. Eh, Present company shall not be liable for injuries inflicted by or sustained as a consequence thereof including but not limited to lacerations...
evisceration...incineration?" Bilbo reads
"Oh, aye, he'll melt the flesh off your bones in the blink of an eye." Bofur says
Bilbo looks a little breathless.
"You all right, laddie?" Balin asks
Bilbo bends over, feeling nauseous.
"Uh, yeah...Feel a bit faint." Bilbo says
"Think furnace with wings." Bofur says
"Air, I-I-I need air." Bilbo says
"Flash of light, searing pain, then Poof! You're nothing more than a pile of ash." Bofur says
Bilbo breathes heavily, trying to compose himself as the others stare at him.
"Hm. Oh." Bilbo says
Bilbo faints and falls on the floor.
"Ah, very helpful, Bofur." Gandalf says
(Moments later)
Bilbo sat in a chair, holding a mug and talking to Gandalf.
"I'll be all right, let me just sit quietly for a moment." Bilbo says
"You've been sitting quietly for far too long. Tell me, when did doilies and your mother's dishes become so important to you? I remember a young Hobbit who always was running off in search of Elves in the woods, who'd stay out late, come home after dark, trailing mud and twigs and fireflies. A young Hobbit who would have liked nothing better than to find out what was beyond the borders of the Shire. The world is not in your books and maps. It's out there." Gandalf says
Gandalf nods his head over to the nearby window.
"I can't just go running off into the blue. I am a Baggins of Bag End." Bilbo says
"You are also a Took." Gandalf says
Gandalf points to a picture of a Hobbit hanging from a wall behind him with his pipe.
"Did you know that your great-great-great-great-uncle, Bullroarer Took, was so large he could ride a real horse? Yes. Well, he could. In the Battle of Green Fields, he charged the goblin ranks. He swung his club so hard it knocked the Goblin King's head clean off and it sailed a hundred yards through the air and went down a rabbit hole. And thus the battle was won. And the game of golf invented at the same time." Gandalf says
"I do believe you made that up." Bilbo says
Gandalf takes a seat on a chair infront of Bilbo.
"Well, all good stories deserve embellishment. You'll have a tale or two to tell of your own when you come back." Gandalf says
"Can you promise that I will come back?" Bilbo asks
"No. And if you do, you will not be the same." Gandalf says
"That s what I thought. Sorry, Gandalf, I can't sign this. You've got the wrong Hobbit." Bilbo says
Bilbo walks away down the hall. Gandalf sighs. Balin and Thorin stood outside the hallway, seeing Bilbo walk away.
"It appears we have lost our burglar. Probably for the best. The odds were always against us. After all, what are we? Merchants, miners, tinkers, toy-makers. Hardly the stuff of legend." Balin says
"There are a few warriors amongst us." Thorin says
"Old warriors." Balin says
"I will take each and every one of these Dwarves over an army from the Iron Hills. For when I called upon them, they came. Loyalty. Honor. A willing heart. I can ask no more than that." Thorin says
"You don't have to do this. You have a choice. You've done honorably by our people. You have built a new life for us in the Blue Mountains, a life of peace and plenty. A life that is worth more than all the gold in Erebor." Balin says
Thorin holds out the key that Gandalf gave him.
"From my grandfather to my father, this has come to me. They dreamt of the day when the Dwarves of Erebor would reclaim their homeland. There is no choice, Balin. Not for me." Thorin says
"Then we are with you, laddie. We will see it done." Balin says
Devon and Luna overheard the conversation Thorin and Balin had and felt they had their doubts about Bilbo. But they felt in their hearts that Bilbo would change and become the Hobbit he was destined to be.
"The Dwarves have their doubts about Bilbo. I can feel it." Luna says
"Well, I know that Bilbo will come around. I believe in him." Devon says
"If you believe in him, then so do I, my love." Luna says
"So, now we know why we're here. We need to help these Dwarves take back their homeland from Smaug." Devon says
The Dwarves gather in Bilbo's living room, smoking their pipes by the fire. They all begin humming and soon Thorin begins to sing and the others join him. Gandalf, Devon and his friends listens from nearby while Bilbo listens from his bedroom.
Far over the misty mountains cold
To dungeons deep and caverns old
We must away 'ere break of day
To find our long-forgotten gold
The pines were roaring on the height
The winds were moaning in the night
The fire was red, it flaming spread
The trees like torches blazed with light
(The Next Day)
It was morning in Bag End and Bilbo wakes up on his bed. He suddenly realizes that his house was very quiet. He walks around his house, expecting to find someone, however, there was nobody there. The house had been cleaned up completely
from the mess of the party last night, almost as if it had never happened.
"Hello?" Bilbo says
Bilbo came to the room outside his kitchen and saw that the door to his home was left open. Bilbo felt a bit lonesome. He sees the contract sitting on a table. He looks at it, then looks up with a determined face.
(Moments later)
Bilbo runs out the door of his home and down the path, wearing a travelling pack and holding the contract in his hand. He runs through the Shire, jumping over fences and pumpkins in his haste. His neighbors shake their heads at him.
"Hey! Mr. Bilbo! Where are you off to?" A Hobbit asks
"Can't stop, I'm already late!" Bilbo yells
"Late for what?" The Hobbit asks
"I'm going on an adventure!" Bilbo yells
Bilbo heads off into the forest and ran to catch up with the company. The group's journey with Bilbo in his first adventure was just beginning.
Author's Note: Now here's something I've been planning to do for a long time. Devon and his friends journey into the story of The Hobbit. The group travels sixty years into the past and meet Gandalf the Grey and Bilbo Baggins at a much younger age. Later on, they meet the Dwarves of Erebor. Devon and his friends sure got a good surprise when they saw Balin alive. Then, the group meets Thorin Oakenshield, the Dwarf prince. Devon and his friends lend their support to the Dwarves to help reclaim their homeland and they shall experience an epic journey and learn a few things along the way. Let me know what you guys think. No flames please. Hope you guys like and don't forget to review.