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Chapter 3

Dance

Near dawn Philicia was woken by a screeching noise.

"What in the heck was that"she wispered grabbing on tighter to Thorins coat.

"It is only the wail of a female fox " he mumbled half asleep."You have naught to fear I am here I will not let any harm befall you. He brought her back against him and pulled the heavy blanket and cloak around them once again.

"The fire is going out Thorin I don't want to be in the darkness I'm afraid of the dark"Feeling her trembeling form and hearing the fright in her voice Thorin got up and put another pile of branches on the flames The small cave instantly illuminated with light and heat.

"That should last until dawn, " he said taking up his spot next to Philicia.

"Thank you, you didn't have to do that for me you know"she admonished.

"Do what, you were frightend I would not wish that upon you,Go back to sleep"he commanded" It is almost morning". Philicia laid her head back down on Thorins arm and let his warmpth engulf her.

"Thank you" she wispered.

"Zai dashuniza"He wispered back to her.

"What does it mean?"she asked.

"It is the ancient language of my people, Kazadul. and it means your welcome" Philicia turned in his arms so they were face to face .Her eye's were clear and bright and Thorin searched them deep looking for, he wasn't sure . A shutter went through him and he was tempted to shed off all honor and kiss her breathless then and there.

"By Mahal you are so very beautiful". Thorin wispered, his breath coming in a shallow gasp. Thorin touched her cheek with the pads of his fingers and she leaned into the soft caress of his hand. Philicia grabbed his other hand and held it gently as his fingers traced little circles in her Dwarf King was so caught up in the penetrating gaze of her deep purple eyes he failed to notice when the streakes of light cracked across the sky.

"We must sleep a little longer the morning is nearly here. Philicia snuggled down in Thorin's arm's and she knew for certain she had lost her heart to him. She woke to Thorin shaking her gently.

"Philicia, Philicia " he called. " You must get up now."

"Oh do I have to, ten more minutes please ," she rolled back over.

"Philicia " there is not time to lay in bed we must get going. We must reach The Shire by mid April my company is meeting me there I can not be late"His booming voice authoritive as it roused her from rubbed her eyes as a cup of hot tea was offered to her. "No coffee"? She asked taking the tea suddenly remembering she asked for her bag.

"Is there more water?"Philicia asked her sleepy eyes catshing Thorin's.

"That was the last of it we must find a stream to refill the water canteens." Thorin said handing her the black bag.

"No we don't I think we are all set for water at least for a while." Thorin eyed her with curiosity

"Here " she said tossing him a water bottle .Thorin turned the tubular object over in his hands.

"What is this" he asked"?

" Here you twist the cap off like this." Philicia showed him how to remove the cap and Thorin smelled it before taking a long drink . She reached into her bag again and pulled out a small container and tore open the package dumping it in her water bottle and shaking it she downed it quickly.

"Here you'll really like this" She said pouring a little in Thorin's bottle.

"What is this"? He asked a little skeptical about the strange powder .

"It's flavoring I hope you like black cherry that and grape is all I have".

Copying what Philicia had done Thorin twisted the cap back on the bottle and gave it a good shake.

"Umm"! He said slamming the water down.

"You like It"?She smiled at him"

"Aye I do."He answered his tongue darting out to lick his bottom lip returned her smile.

"Good cause the sugar will help give us energy. Before I left Ms. Abigails I raided the pantry and grabbed whatever I thought I would need. I have potato chips , cookies a can of instant coffee,Yes!" She pulled the container out and Thorin poured hot water in her cup."I'm gonna enjoy this "she laughed pouring sugar and cream packets into her cup.

"My grandfather would drink the vile brew I however never acquired a taste for it " Thorin continued to sip his tea while Philicia drank her coffee.

"Here we can eat these they are energy bars ." She handed one to Thorin and showed him how to open it . After they ate their meagar breakfast they packed everything up and continued on their way. Thorin was quiet while they walked after finally reaching The Great East Road he knew they were almost there. Oakenshield was lost in thought trying to decipher the fellings this young girl awoke in him he did not hear her shout!

"Look"! She pointed to a tree the side of the road."Yummy Apples Oh I could go for some of them".

So Thorin lifted her up and reaching high above her head she grabbed a handful of the bright red fruit. They ate the apples and all was quiet between them.

"So how far are we from Hobbiton?" She asked breaking the silence.

"At least another two to three days journey. We need to find some ponies." Thorin was brooding about something Philicia didn't like seeing him this way so she thought of ways to put him in a better mood.

"Can we stop for sec. I need to get something from my bag" Thorin nodded his head put her pack down on the ground as she began to shuffel things around.

"Yes found it!" she said zipping up her black duffel bag.

"You seem pleased. " The Dwarf King sighed as she stood up something clutched in her hand. It was then that she showed him what the stop was for. Philicia opend her hand.

"What is that?" He gestured to her palm.

"It's a I-pod it plays music."Thorin looked over the device it was rectangular in shape and had strange buttons on it and something he didn't have any words for.

"You play the harp so I know you know what music is"She smiled at the brooding king.

"Here let me show you how it works". Philicia pushed a button and light flashed across the screen. Thorin was awestruck as she put a rope of some sort up to his ear. Suddenly music filled his ear and he looked at her with wonder.

"How is this accomplished"? He gasped all bewildered.

"It's hard to explain," she started.

"There is a little computer chip in here and all the music is stored there and I turn it on push this button and the music plays". She tried to explain computers to him but in the end gave up. So they walked on as the sun climbed higher in the sky and the air warmed.

"No not that one oh darn where is it"She babbled. Philicia went in front of Thorin walking backwards as she started to sing. hoping to lighten Thorins mood.

Ba du du dum, ba da da, dubd dumd dumd da da da da dubd

I can read your mind and I know your story ,I see what your going through yeah

Its an uphill climb and i'm felling sorry but I know it will come to you yeah

So don't surrender cause you can win in this thing called love

When you want it the most theres no easy way out,

when your ready to go and your heart's left in doubt,

don't give up on your faith,

love comes to those who believe it.

Cause thats the way it is.

Philicia was walking in front of Thorin dancind to the music Her body turning circles around him side stepping all the while never breaking the contact with his eye's.

"What are you doing"? He asked her as she tried to get him to move with the music.

"What, they don't have dancing in this world"? She laughed.

"Yes indeed they do however it is not like that." He chuckled.

"Well I will have to do something about it ,won't I"!Suddenly She stopped. Thorin stood before her his arms folded over his chest .

"Philicia we have not time for this"." He exhaled as Philicia grabbed both his hands in hers.

"What are you trying to do"? Thorin asked taken by surprise.

"Dancing 101 Thorin Oakenshield". She responded playfully giving him a mischevious smile. So while they walked on Philicia taught Thorin the dance steps that were popular with the teen clubs in her world.

"No not like that" She said placing her hands on Thorins hips.

He froze at the contact but didn't push her hands away. She showed him how to move his body to the dance steps and after awile they both were laughing falling on the road their limbs tangled together. They went on for the rest of the day Thorin asking her more about her world and Philicia asking about Erebor when it was in all it's Glory. Thorin got quiet when Philicia mentioned his home .

"Im sorry ."she said keeping her eyes humbly to the ground.

"I didn't mean to bring back bad memories". She took his hands in hers and held them to her heart. Tears misted her eyes as the images of the dragon attack flashed through her mind. Thorin was quiet for the rest of the afternoon until finally he spoke.

"We will stop here for the night". He said pointing to a clump of thick trees.

"Is it safe here'? Philicia asked taking in the beuty all around her as they began to ready the spot for the night.

"It will be safe enough we have crossed the borders of The Shire and there is naught out here but rabbits and squirrels".

"And foxes" she added.

"Prepare the camp for the night and I will find us wood for a fire and something to eat, I am starving".

With that Thorin disappeared into the clump of trees surrounding them. While he was gone Philicia made a pit for the fire put out the blankets and got the spit ready to roast whatever Thorin brought back. She took care of the necessary behind a bush and sanitized her hands. As she reemerged Thorin came out of the trees carrying two large rabbits.

"This will have to do".He said as he began cleaning the animals for supper.

"Ah i'm going over here while you do that". Philicia volunteered looking a little green in the face.

In no time The rabbits were cooking and they both were full and tired from the days traveling.

"We are getting into more settelments".Thorin said turning to Philicia.

"Hopefully tomorow we will find a farmer with some ponies". Thorin rested his back against a tree while Philicia sat around the campfire lost in her own thoughts. Thorin asked her more about her world.

"What do you want to know"? She softly asked .

"All that you can share". He let out a sigh as he waited.

"There lots of wars, natural disasters, terrorism. My world is not like this one Thorin". She looked at him.

"My world is full of mothers that throw their newborn babies in garbage cans because they don't want them or they have abortions. Do you know what that is"? Thorin was silent for a moment.

"Yes I know It is a practice forbidden by the dwarves. Children are very rare and therefore are loved and cherished . The termination of a pregnancy is practiced in the world of men only".

Philicia thought this world was a beautiful and peaceful place compared to where she came from.

"Do you think you will be able to change the outcome of the battle once we reach Erebor"? Thorin figheted with his fingers contenplating the outcome of the quest and his nephews imminent demise before he sought her face.

"I think thats why I am here". Philicia breathed as she couldn't meet his fathomless blue eye's so she kept her head down.

"You have to find a way even just for Fili and Kili". Thorin reached out and gently cupped his large battle worn hand around her chin turning her eyes to meet his.

"And what about you? Don't you think I want to save you too"? Her eyes misted over and threatend to spill.

"Do you really think I want you to die ,however if this quest should claim my life after the mountain is retaken for my people to have a home I would gladly give it.

Thorin spoke with such great passion that Philicia was a loss for word's.

"No I can't even if it takes my last breath you, Fili and Kili will survive this".She said shaking her head fighting the tears threatening to spill over again. Just the thought of Thorin being killed was more pain than she could was a battle she lost as the heartwrenching sobs built and bursted forth. The instant he heard her gasp Thorin pullled her into his arms and rubbbing his hands up and down her back he tried to soothe her pain.

"Shh Philicia all will be alright". He said offering comfort.

"I can't let you die I Can't go through that again". She sobbed into the front of his shirt soaking it with her tears.

"I won't, not now, not ever". Philicia soaked his short as tears fell freely. Wrapping her arm's around Thorin, Philicia knew she loved the Dwarf King with all her heart, even in her world, but now this was real and the love she had for him was real also.

I do not own the song that belong's to the fabulious Celine Dion.