Got it up! Finished yesterday, but was busy being a total Whovian! A bit of a filler as well as the next part of the story. Time to get things going!
Chapter 4
Three years have passed since my arrival in Middle Earth. During that time I have been living in Bags End in the Shire as Bilbo Baggins 'daughter'. You see, after a few weeks of my first month in Middle Earth, Bilbo asked if I had any plans. When I told him I was still not sure he let me live in Bags End and almost a month later he practically 'adopted' me as his own daughter. Over the years, I've been known amongst the hobbits as Bilbo's 'daughter' and they seem to assume that I am a witch since the children like watching me perform tricks with my powers. Yet they didn't seem to mind to hear me play and sing my favorite songs from my home world on my violin. I played I Am the Doctor by Murray Gold and BBC orchestra once and all the hobbits wanted an encore. So I am well known throughout the Shire, but over the past three years I kept waiting for the day when Gandalf would arrive to see Bilbo about the greatest adventure of his life.
Little did I know that day came when I least expected it.
I was walking back to Bags End after making a run to the town's small market to restock on some items that we were short on in the pantry. I would've returned sooner if the children hadn't stopped to ask me if they could see a trick or sing a song. I pulled a few tricks with my powers that satisfied the youngsters and managed to reach Bags End in time to see Bilbo talking to someone. My jaw dropped when I recognized the grey colored clothing. Gandalf is here!
My feet picked up there pace and arrived just when Bilbo went back inside, no doubt to lock the door. I hid behind a nearby bush and watched as Gandalf approached the door, which I had freshly painted last week, and left a dwarf rune on it. As he walked away, I remember that he would be walking in my direction. Might as well see if he remembers me or not.
"Hello, Gandalf." I greeted casually as I popped out of my hiding place. "What brings you to Hobbiton?"
His face lit up as he saw me. "Castiel! I was wondering when you would show up!" I was pulled into a hug and I returned it. Hey, the wizard is cool and I already see him as my grandfather (RIP Ted Dimauro: my grandfather) so…HA! "When did you arrive in the shire, my child?" he asked as we separated.
"Three years ago and have been living here since." I informed him. "The hobbits were so kind to me that I had to stay. They seem to like having me around, especially the children. If Father didn't take me in when I first arrived, then I would still be wondering around Middle Earth like a lonely hermit."
Gandalf raised an eyebrow at the last sentence. "Father?" He saw me looked towards the marked door. "You mean to tell me Bilbo has adopted you?"
I rolled my eyes. "Not really. He didn't adopt me officially, but I am more of a Baggins than a human. He said that not me!" I added with a laugh and Gandalf laughed as well. "He knows of my powers since I didn't see the reason why I should not tell him."
Gandalf nods and I knew he understood. "Well, it's good you are here because I am sure that Bilbo would need your help more than ever tonight. He may be going on an adventure and I'm sure he would let you come with him."
My mind kicked into gear as I remember what he was talking about: Tonight was the night that the dwarves were coming to Bag End. My heart started to race slightly as I thought of meeting Thorin in person. "Can you tell me what you are planning to do when you leave the Shire?" I asked. Hey, I wanted confirmation if tonight was officially the night.
He smiled. "My dear, I think you already know the answer to your question." With that he was off leaving me with a huge grin on my face. Huge enough to give the Cheshire Cat a run for his money.
That night I was setting the table for dinner while Bilbo finished preparing the food. When I returned earlier he told me what happened and seemed to be slightly weirded out. After a while he went to make himself some tea while I went to restock the pantry and made sure there was enough food for the dwarves. Especially Thorin. Now we were beginning to sit down and eat, but my ears kept straining to hear for the doorbell to ring.
"Are you okay, Castiel?" I jumped and saw the concern look on Bilbo's face. "You seemed to be preoccupied on something." He added as I slowly recovered from the slight shock.
I shook my head and smiled to reassure him that I was okay. "It's nothing, Father. Just thinking. Nothing to worry about."
He nodded and began to make his plate. I was about to as well when the doorbell rang. We looked at each other and Bilbo got up and walked towards the front hall. I slowly got up and followed him, trying to hide the smirk that was trying to appear on my face.
It now begins!
A/N: I am bringing the dwarves in the next chapter and I'm planing to hav Cas play her violin while singing "Just One Yesterday" by Fall Out Boy. Just sometime after the dwarves sing the Misty Mountain song. Review!
