The Unexpected Journey
Marina and Thorin are childhood sweethearts before Smaug took the mountain. They were engage to be married until the dragon attacked and then were separated. Thorin invites her to come on the Quest to reclaim his homeland. On the way their love is tested.
AN: Marina is a character of mine and in my other story Keeping Secrets, but I had her for a while so she's my favorite character of mine. So please no getting mad at me. Sorry for the bad grammar and spelling. I'm not really good. Jonathon, Marina's daughter is an extra child that I added on. So if you don't like the story. Its fine with me. Just enjoy the story. And Thorin will not die in the three stories of the movies. Its based on the movies, because I favor the movies over the books.
Prologue:
The Engagement and the Attack
My name is Marina Light, daughter of Jonathon and granddaughter of Galadriel. I'm the only daughter of four kids and half elf, half hobbit. I have the elf immortality, but I'm only a young one. I became part of my grandmothers guard as soon as I was old enough to do so and enjoyed every minute of it. My father trained me to use a bow and arrow and my mother. I'm also in love with a dwarf. Thorin Oakenshield is the dwarf I'm talking about. We're childhood sweethearts. My grandmother, my parents, and brothers approved with hope to unite the races. (AN: How they met will be later in the story. Don't know when yet.) Here's our story about our struggles and the adventure that he invited me on.
It was sixty years before the story took place. I was led by my father and some of the elves. I was out-of-place with auburn red hair while everyone was white-haired. It was a trait I earned from my mother, except the emerald eyes that were my fathers. We were in Erebor, going to visit King Thor and his family. We walked down the path. I saw Thorin standing to the left of Thor. His blue eyes piercing mine.
"King Thor." My father said, bowing. The others followed while I curtsied, my eyes never leaving Thorin's. Thorin gave a slight smirk. I stood up straight. I rested my hands in front of me.
"Lord Jonathon. It's good to see you. I guess you and Lady Galadriel decided with the agreement." Thor said. Thorin and I look at our fathers.
"Ada?" I ask.
"Agreement?" Thorin asked.
"Your father had asked for you to marry Rina. (AN: Her nickname.) You two act like your married already so my mother and I agreed that it would be perfect to unite our people with yours. If both of you are fine with it." Jonathon said. I grin.
"Yes Ada." I said. Thorin nodded. Jonathon gave me a nod and I ran to Thorin and he caught me as I jumped in his arms, happy to see him. Jonathon and the elves left with Thor to talk. Thorin took my face in his hands and kissed me.
"I thought this day would never come." Thorin said, holding out his arm and I took it as he took my bag from me to put on his shoulders.
"Same here. Ada never explained what was going on." I said as we walked. Dwarfs stopped and bowed to us. I smiled at the ones that bowed.
"I see you wear the bracelet. The one that lets you go Hobbit to elf." Thorin said.
"Yes. I never take it off." I said.
"Hello Lassie. It's good to see you." A familiar voice said. I turn and see an order dwarf standing there.
"Balin." I said, letting go of Thorin's arm and hugging the dwarf, which Balin returned it.
"Congratulations on the engagement." Balin said.
"It spread already?" Thorin asked.
"Of course. It's about time for you both." Balin said with a smile. We stood talking for a while. I excused myself when I saw Ada waving for me. I came up to him.
"We're leaving. You should come back later and bring Thorin with you." Jonathon said, hugging me. I nodded.
"Of course Ada." I said. I watched my Ada leave. I head back to Thorin and he lead me to his chambers. I sat on the bed, laying still as Thorin put the braid to symbol I was his in my hair. I checked it out when he was finished. My hair was down and it was two braids going on either side of my head and connected in another braid down the back.
"Its beautiful." I said.
"Not as beautiful as you. Close your eyes." Thorin said. I closed my eyes and I felt something cold go around my neck. I put my hand on it and found a teardrop necklace.
"Thorin. I..." I began. He put a finger to my lips.
"It's a gift. I saw it on a travel to a town and saw it. I thought it would be perfect for you." Thorin said. I kissed him.
"Thank you, my future king." I said. Thorin smiled. We laid down curled up together and fell asleep.
I tossed and turned as I was hit by visions. I was gifted with the vision of foresight like every elf. I saw the city of Dale on fire with a monster or Dragon flying
over it. Then the monster or dragon rolling in the gold of Erebor. I sat up fast, covered in sweat. Thorin was fast asleep beside me. I didn't know how he could sleep through the tossing and turning. I got out of bed without waking him and grabbed my robe.
The moon was high in the sky as I came on the balcony. I leaned on the railing. I've had that vision for a few days and I feared it would come true. I heard footsteps. Thorin usually would wake if I wasn't laying next to him. Thorin wrapped his arms around me and pulled me close.
"A vision?" Thorin asked, kissing the side of my neck.
"Yes." I said.
"Tell me." Thorin said, turning me around to face him.
"Dale was on fire as a monster flew over it and then the monster was rolling in the gold of Erebor. I fear something bad is going to happen here." I said, looking at the man I loved.
"Whatever is to come. We will fight it together and I promise you that I'll still love you and marry you no matter the outcome." Thorin said. I knew he was telling the truth. I wrapped my arms around his neck.
"I love you, Thorin." I said.
"I love you too, my princess. Let's get to bed." Thorin said. I laid curled up to Thorin's side and fell asleep in heartbeat with good dreams.
The next day. Rumor was going around of a party to celebrate the engagement. I've been to dwarf parties and always enjoyed them. The maids brought me a dress for the night. Thorin had already left to do some duties. It was a forest green dress. I smile and knew it was a gift from Thorin. I slipped into it and headed out. I was greeted by dwarfs who knew not to disrespect me. I passed the room of gold and saw a shadow. I headed to the door and looked to see Thor standing there admiring the gold. I could tell something was changing within him. I felt a hand on my shoulder, making me turn. Thorin was standing there, looking at his grandfather.
"Something isn't right." I said.
"I know. Come. Let's go. The party will be starting soon and I want you at my side." Thorin said. I give a nod and follow him to the great hall of Erebor where the party was going to be held. The party was underway and Thorin led me into the room. Dis was there and she hugged me.
"Glad to see Thorin happy with this." Dis said. Her sons were still little dwarfs, but adorable.
"Thanks Dis. Hi cuties." I said. Fili and Kili looked at me with mischief looks on their faces. I could see already they were going to be full of trouble when they got
older. Thorin smiled at his sister and nephews. I took Thorin's arm, knowing he wanted me to stick close to him. Dwarf men were protective of their woman. Thorin didn't mind me with some of the men to hang out with, because he trusted me. Thorin lead me up to the grand table where his father and grandfather sat. Dis and her boys close behind. I sat down on Thorin's left right next to Dis also. Thorin rested a hand on my leg. I looked at him and smiled as Thor stood up. The whole hall went silent.
"Thank you all for coming. We are here to celebrate the engagement of Thorin and Marina. No date has been decided, because Marina will return to her people for a while and Thorin will go with her to spend a few weeks there. To Thorin and Marina." Thor said, holding up the mug of ale. There were cheers that went through the crowd. Servants brought us the food.
We ate and talked. I talked to Dis and her nephews, who instantly liked me right off the bat. Food was finished and music was brought out. Kili came up to my shyly.
"Lady Rina?" Kili asked. I saw Thorin give him a stern look, but I rested a hand on his arm.
"Yes, Kili?" I ask.
"Would you like a dance?" Kili asked, turned red. I smiled at his innocence, seeing other kids going on the floor to dance with the music as the dwarves sang.
"Of course." I said. I loved children and wanted a lot of them, especially with Thorin. Kili and Fili always liked me since they were born. (AN: I'm taking a guess on their ages.) Kili led me out onto the floor and I joined the dancing, throwing my head back and laughing. I caught Thorin's eye and gave him a smile.
Thorin's POV. I watched the girl I grew up with and fell in love dance with my nephew. Fili soon joined them.
"She would make a wonderful mother in the future." Dis said.
"She would." I said, keeping a watchful eye on my woman. I saw her catch my eye and gave me a smile. I excused myself and went to join them on the floor.
"Lads. Can I take my bride-to-be now?" I ask.
"Yes, uncle." Fili and Kili said, moving away with a bow. I pulled Marina up against me. She grinned up at me with her face red from laughing and having fun. I smiled back. Both us were having too much fun and forgot about my vision, but what we didn't realize that tonight was going to be the last night of fun for all of us.
Marina's POV
The next day. A roaring like a hurricane came and the trees bend and cracked. I followed Balin and a few of the guard onto the balcony. I let my elf eyes become sharp. Something was on the horizon. I heard running footsteps and turn to see Thorin joining us.
"Balin. Sound out the alarm." Thorin said. We ducked as a pole with a flag flew by. "Call out the guard. Do it now." Thorin's eyes were still on the sky as he spoke. I looked at him with worry in my eyes.
"What is it?" Balin asked, both of us looking at Thorin.
"Dragon." Thorin said. My eyes widen as he turned to yell dragon again across the halls. A roar came and Balin and I spun around in time to see fire. Thorin grabbed Balin and I and pulled us behind a pillar as fire came down on where we were standing. I shielded my face from the heat. I watched as the dragon flew over the city burning it.
"Rina." Thorin said, pulling me to him. I ran with him. He pushed me into a room.
"Thorin. I want to fight." I said. He kissed me hard and passionately.
"I Know, but I can't lose you. Please stay here." Thorin said. I nod. He turned to leave, but I grabbed him and pulled him into a kiss.
"Come back to me." I said, touching his face, looking into his blue eyes.
"I will." Thorin said. Thorin ran out. I stood biting my nails as I heard screams and cries of pain. I closed my eyes trying to block the sounds, but it couldn't be
helped. I opened them to see someone pass the room. I quickly ran out to see Thor heading for the gold room. I hurried after him. He was heading down the steps as the dragon started to roll in the gold. I watched in horror as Thor fell and dropped the Kings jewel into the gold.
"No." Thor said. Thorin joined us and I helped pulled Thor away from the gold. Thorin had cuts on his face as dwarves ran out of Erebor. Thorin helped his father out. I heard footsteps and turned to see an elf king that I never favored. King Thranduil sat on an elk on top of the hill.
"Help us." Thorin yelled. I watched as Thranduil shake his head, turn the elk, and move on with his men. I took Thorin's hand.
"Come. We should go." I said. Thorin pulled me close to his side. Erebor was lost to him and his people. I didn't know what was going to happen to them now, but I would love Thorin and support him no matter what.
AN: Wow. That was a long chapter. LOL. Hope you liked and should have the next chapter up as soon as I can. Reviews are much appreciated. :)