A Helping Hand Part 3
You were a little surprised when Thranduil never took you back to the feast. Instead he held your hand and lead you to wherever he was taking you. The hallway was a little darker now that the sun had finally set in.
You wonder where he is taking you, until he walks up to a double wooden door and pulls it and gently pulls you inside. You don't say anything, as the door closes behind you both. He then guilds you in a darkened hallway.
At the far end of the hallway is a light and you had a feeling that was were you both were headed. Walking in a comfortable silence you think about Thorin and his kin and how they are faring.
Judging by that river, it looked very dangerous. You only hoped that everyone would be safe and sound and even be able to swim should any problems arise. You were brought back to the present when you realised Thranduil had stopped walking.
You watched him who was glancing upwards. This made you do the same and you were blown away by what you saw. The stars appeared to be so close to you that if you raised your hand out, you could actually touch one.
Of course you knew that was impossible but they were so close to you and Thranduil, you did really want to touch a star. A smile came from nowhere as you watch in awe of this phenomenon.
"This is so beautiful." You whispered.
"It is indeed." agreed Thranduil.
You glance at Thranduil and were a little startled to see him watch you with a little smile on his lips.
"Are the stars always like this around here?" You ask him.
"No, the stars are a little larger than normal," replied Thranduil "which is why we have a feast to celebrate the stars involvement in our lifes."
You nod your head returning your attention to the stars. You realise you could stay here forever. You would probably never see this ever again and you wanted to remember this moment for as long as possible. Your eyes go wide when you actually see a shooting star.
"There's something I wasn't expecting." You remark to Thranduil.
"Oh and what is that?"
"A shooting star," You look back at Thranduil who was always watching the shooting star zoom across the night sky "someone dear to me once told me that you could make a wish if you ever come across a shooting star."
"Thorin told you this?" asked Thranduil sounding a little irritated.
You arch your eyebrows at him as he returned his attention on you.
"Thorin wasn't the one that told me this," You look back at the shooting star, suddenly feeling a little sad "it was my father who told me about making wishes should you encounter a shooting star."
Just thinking of your father brought the heartache to the core. You haven't seen him in such a long time. You wasn't even certain if he was still around Middle-Earth anymore.
The reason why you hadn't spoken was because he never approved of your friendship with Thorin. You had no idea why your father was so against him. It was not Thorin's fault that Smaug the terrible attacked Erebor and yet, that was the very reason your father had said to you when you told him you were going to help out in any way you could.
You remember the look of disgust on his face when you were about to leave. Your father had then said,
"All dwarves care more about their gold and gems. Which is the reason the dragon attacked in the first place."
The argument that followed has stayed with you and though you did miss your father, you knew you did the right thing in staying with Thorin at his darkest times. You were brought back to the present when you felt Thranduil gently stroke your fingers. You look back at him and was surprised to see concern etched on his face.
"Are you alright Tatiana?"
"I'm fine. I'm just reminiscing my past," You grace him with a smile "perhaps we should make a wish."
You knew you were changing the subject but you really wasn't in the mood to discuss your past, especially when it revolved around your father. You saw Thranduil tilt his head watching you with raised eyebrows. He then looked at the stars with a smile on his face.
"Very well, I will humour you," He replied looking back at you "I will make a wish."
"Humour me?" You queried.
Thranduil's smile broadened and he gently squeezed your fingers.
"I don't normally wish for anything." He admitted.
"Hence why you are humouring me." You grinned at him.
"Quite... How do you normally wish for things?"
"Well, you just close your eyes and wish for whatever you really want."
Thranduil sighed and did what you suggested. You followed suit and made your wish. It was just a simple wish but to you, it did mean something to you. You wished that you could get your revenge on the leader of those Orcs, but you knew that was very unlikely to happen. (Little did you know, however that your wish was about to come true.)
Opening your eyes, you saw Thranduil smile back at you. You wondered what was going through his mind. He looked completely at ease and you thought it suited him. You knew he had his own problems to contend with but to see him smiling, made him look more approachable.
"What did you wish for?" Thranduil asked, his blue eyes twinkled a little from the starlight above you both.
You tilt your head and smiled at him.
"The wish won't come true if you reveal it so soon."
"Is that so?" You nod your head "Well, if the wish comes true, will you reveal it to me?"
"You have my word, though it could take a while."
"I have patience." came his reply and despite yourself, you burst out laughing.
Thranduil just smiled back at you, noticing the little things he liked about you. Since your arrival, he found himself growing fond of you. You had managed to heal some of his own anguish without you even realising.
Thranduil realised he was drawn to you like a moth to the flame and he didn't want you leave his side. Breaking out of his own thoughts as you manage to control your laughter, he said,
"Come, allow me to escort you back to the feast. Then perhaps I could have another dance with you."
"I would like that." You replied, gracing him with a smile.
The both of you turned around and headed back to the feast. You were still worried about Thorin and his men but you did try and put that off for the time being. As you danced with Thranduil however, you couldn't help but notice the frown on Legolas's face as you and his father passed him.
Legolas's expression was unreadable but you could tell that he was very unhappy about something. When this feast was over, you would speak to him and see what was the matter. You only hoped he was alright.
o0o
By the next morning, you had seen a lot of guards running down the hallways and you knew at once it was connected to Thorin. Sighing, you slowly made your way down the hallway, silently listening in to what the guards were talking about.
You were right, it did have something to do with Thorin and his men. Though you stopped walking when you heard one of the guards say,
"The prisoners are being chased by Orcs."
Your heart sped up and you discreetly follow them to there posts, noticing a room that had weapons and armour in there. You stayed in the shadows, minding your own business as many more guards walked by you.
When you were certain that there was not any more guards heading towards you, you quickly ran inside the armoury room and looked for a suitable weapon for yourself. It was while you were searching for such a weapon, that you came across a very distinctive sword.
You picked it up and examined it. You knew at once that this sword had been made by the elves. It had a beautiful scabbard and jewelled hilt. There were even strange markings on the sword. You had a feeling you were meant to find this weapon.
Since being in Thranduil's realm, you had searched high and low for your own weapons, but you just could not find them. You were a little sad about that, but you knew they had to be here somewhere, though you didn't have the time to look everywhere now. Especially as you now knew, Thorin and his men were being targetted by Orcs.
Holding your new sword, you pick up another sword that looked sharp, plus a bow and arrow set with an array of arrows in a bag. Now all you needed was some armour. You went in search for some when you heard footsteps entering the room.
You inwardly cursed to yourself and you quickly went in the furthest part of the room. Hoping whoever it was, would just hurry up and leave once more.
"Tatiana?"
You sucked in your breath at being caught like this, but still you refused to say anything. You faintly saw red hair and you then knew that it was Tauriel.
"Tatiana, I know you are in here, I saw you sneak in here. What are you up too?"
Knowing you were rumbled, you stepped out of the corner noticing Tauriel raise her eyebrows at you. Her eyes went to all the weapons you were holding, before she graced you with a crooked smile.
"Going somewhere?"
"It is time I left," You admitted to her "I heard from the guards that the pris-," You closed your eyes, hating that word "that Thorin and his kin have escaped."
"Yes I know," sighed Tauriel and you watched her carefully "there are a lot of Orcs out there as well."
"I know. Which is why I want to help Thorin."
You watch her and you could see she was sad about something.
"What is it?"
Tauriel sighed and looked elsewhere before she spoke,
"Legolas and I brought in an Orc and he informed King Thranduil that one of the dwarves has been hit by an arrow."
Your eyes went wide and your heart started pounding in your chest.
"W-Who got shot?" You whispered, suddenly feelings very sick with these new turn of events.
"It was one of the younger ones, he was shot with a Morgul shaft arrow."
You had dealings with that kind of arrow before. You nod your head, it was time to leave now. There could still be time to help the youngest dwarf.
"I must leave, I can help him."
Tauriel stepped closer to you with a small smile.
"I will help you, but we must be quick. King Thranduil is about to seal of every gate."
Tauriel then rushed forward, grabbing some armour and boots, before handing it over to you.
"This should fit you. Quickly change, then we can depart."
You nodded your head and went back in the dark corner, placing the weapons on the floor, while you changed. You changed out of your dress and quickly placed the green trousers on first, then the beige boots, they were a little big for you, but beggars can't be choosers. You then placed the rest of the green armour on, knowing time was not on your side. You then quickly tied your long hair in bun and secured it using a few hairpins.
You then placed the elven sword and your second sword in a sleath before placing them on your back. You held the bow and placed arrows around your back. You knew trouble was fast approaching. Finally, you stepped out and without saying anything, you ran alongside Tauriel towards the gate.
You knew you were making the right decision, but you couldn't stop thinking about Thranduil. You knew he would be angry when he realised you were not there, but you knew you couldn't stay here forever.
'Please forgive me Thranduil,' You thought to yourself sadly 'I hope we will meet again some day.'
o0o
You and Tauriel had been running in the forest for a while when you could hear noises coming from behind you. You quickly climb up a tree, awaiting the foe that was about to step near you both.
You watch Tauriel as she too goes in to attack mode. She raises her bow and arrow and quickly turns around about to shot, but stops when you both see Legolas approaching her who was using his own arrow at her. You discreetly climbed down the tree, waiting to see what was about to happen.
"Ingannen le Orch (I thought you were an Orc!)" remarked Tauriel.
Thanks to Gandalf and even Radagast, you knew what they were saying, to which you were thankful for. You had always loved hearing anything elvish. The language always sounded elegant to your ears.
"Cí Orch im, dangen le (If I were an Orc, you would be dead.) replied Legolas.
Legolas lowered his bow as did Tauriel, though you noticed both of them were cautious around each other and you had no idea why that was.
"Tauriel you can not hunt thirty Orcs on your own." said Legolas.
"But I'm not on my own."
Tauriel then turned and faced you and you slowly make your way towards them both. Legolas's blue eyes widen when he saw you.
"Ada has been most concerned for your safety Tatiana. You should turn back where it is safe."
You shook your head, noticing Legolas frown.
"I can not. I need to help Thorin and his kin."
"You are still recovering." points out Legolas and again you shook your head.
"I am fine now Legolas, but we both know I was outstaying my welcome."
"That is not true. Ada has grown-,"
"There is no time for this," interrupted Tauriel and you knew she was right "are you coming with us?"
Legolas smiled at her.
"You knew I would come?" He asked her and Tauriel graced him with her own smile "The King is angry Tauriel. For 600 years he has protected you, favored you. You defied his orders. You betrayed his trust."
You didn't like the way Legolas was treating Tauriel and stepped forward intent on stopping this once and for all. Only Tauriel shook her head at you and you frowned, knowing she was letting Legolas say things that wasn't even her fault.
"(Dandolo na nin...e gohenatha,) Come back with me...he will forgive you." said Legolas.
You had no idea if Legolas knew you could understand him, but to be on the safe side, you acted like you had no idea what he and Tauriel were speaking about. You would let on you know his native tongue in due course.
"(U-' ohenathon. Ci dadwenithon, u-' ohenathon im,) But I will not. If I go back, I will not forgive myself." replied Tauriel and despite yourself, you smile at her reply "The King has never let Orc-filth from our lands, yet he would let this Orc pack cross our borders and kill our prisoners."
You were shocked with this news and it showed. Tauriel graced you with a small smile, but it was too late, you had to reach Thorin as soon as possible. Without saying a word, you sprinted in the direction you were originally headed. Your head all over the place.
Why does Thranduil want Thorin and his kin dead? It made no sense to you and yet hearing Tauriel say that, you realise she was right. Perhaps you were wrong to trust Thranduil after all.
"Tatiana!" You heard Tauriel cry out but you carry on running.
You hoped the youngest dwarf was going to pull through. You knew from experience what that poison could do and you knew you had to reach him before it was to late. You were quite thankful that there wasn't many Orcs roaming about. You kept to yourself as you passed the gate to the river knowing this was the only way your friend had passed through here.
You were worried sick for everyone and this spurred you on. Your adrenaline kicking in as you follow the river heading towards Laketown.
o0o
You finally reach the borders of Laketown but kept to the shadows. You didn't want to draw any attention to yourself. You had no idea where Thorin was and you prayed your intuition would soon kick in and lead you to the right pathway.
Staying in the dark, you slowly made your way through the town, looking for anything out of place. You heard a faint noise and you turned to your right, hiding behind a barrel and saw four dwarves pounding on a door.
You watch as the door opens and then was about to close but a foot soon stops that and then you watch in stunned silence as they soon enter the house. Sighing, you braced yourself before you slowly made your way to the house and then knocked on the door.
The door opened and you saw a tall man with dark hair that was tied at the back and brown eyes that was currently searching yours.
"Yes." He said.
"I believe you have four of my friends in there." You replied.
"I don't know what you are talking about."
You tilt your head, clearly not in the mood for this.
"If I'm not mistaken, one of my friends has been injured and without medical aid, he will get very ill and die. Do you want that on your conscience?"
You both watch one another and it was only when you heard a yell from inside his house, you quickly pushed past him and entered his house.
"Hey!"
"Where is he?" You demanded.
You smile at the three children that were sitting by a fireplace but your eyes were darting everywhere, wondering where Thorin's men were hiding. The man saw the way you were acting and his face softened.
"Through here."
He then lead you through to a bedroom and you saw the blonde dwarf from before as well as another dwarf wearing a hat, holding onto a bowl of streaming water. The third was looking at the injured party and you swallowed hard. The poison was taking effect.
"Ah! Ugh! Argh!" He cried out.
"Can you not do something?" The blonde haired dwarf asked the older dwarf with concern etched on his face.
"I can." You finally say, stepping inside the room.
"It's you." remarked the one with the hat.
"Yes and it appears I've arrived just in time," You walked up to the older dwarf and grace him with a smile "may I get by?"
"Y-Yes of course."
You then switched places and place your hand on the injured dwarves forehead. He was burning up.
"What's his name?" You asked the blonde dwarf.
"I thought you said you knew who they were?" The man questioned you.
You glanced at him. He was leaning against the doorframe. You knew lying to him would get you nowhere.
"I'm good friends with their leader," You admitted to him "Thorin and I go way back."
"You're no dwarf."
"No I'm not, but what does that matter?"
Just then a vibration went throughout the house and you closed your eyes, knowing what that meant. Smaug had woken up.
"Da?" A young girl said.
She looked frightened and your heart went out to her.
"It's coming from the mountain." The man replied with a somber expression.
"So I take it Thorin has left you four here?" You asked quietly, turning your attention to the blonde dwarf.
"I will not leave Kili my lady. He is my brother."
"Drop the title, Tatiana will do."
"Fili," He graced you with a smile "the one with the hat is Bofur," Bofur winked at you when you graced him a smile "and the one standing next to you is Oin, our healer."
You smile at Oin before returning your attention to Kili. He's breathing was raspy now and you knew you had to help him. Glancing down at his thigh, you saw the wound and you instantly placed your hand over it, hearing a groan coming from Kili.
"Shhhh." You whispered.
You knew he was in pain but you had to do this. Closing your eyes, you let all the sounds around you disapper as you concentrated on the poison in Kili's system. You held onto his thigh tighter feeling him try and move, but your hand stays put as you felt the warmth cause through your veins.
You knew it was working when Kili finally stopped moving about but you stayed put, until your hands went a little cold. When you were certain it had worked, you slowly opened your eyes and glanced back at Kili.
He did not look so pale anymore, which was a relief to you. You knew he will have to slow things down for a little while, but the poison was now gone. Slowly, you let go of Kili, knowing the worse was over.
"Have you anything to bind that wound up?" You asked Oin, glancing at him.
He was looking at you with wide eyes, in fact all of them were.
"What's the matter?" You asked them all.
"You were surrounded by white light," informed Fili now smiling at you "when you were tending to Kili. What was that?"
"Oh that," You sighed wiping your forehead "it's part of what I am."
"What are you?" asked the man, watching you intently.
Again you sighed before replying,
"Just an angel helping those that need it."
"An angel?" The man repeated "I thought they were myth."
You shook your head.
"No, there are only a few of us left."
'Thanks to that Orc.' You thought bitterly to yourself.
"Here you go." smiled Oin, handing you a bandage, lint and some salve.
"Thank you." You replied and set to work and began to put some ointment on Kili's wound.
You then placed some lint on it, then wrapped the bandage around his thigh. If he did as he was told, you knew Kili would be back on his feet soon.
"Where is your bathroom, I would like to freshen up?" You asked the man who was watching you intently.
Just as he was about to respond a little girl walked in and took hold of right hand. You were a little startled with this, but when the young child smiled at you, you found yourself smiling back at her.
"I'll show you." She said, pulling your arm for you to go with her.
"No Tilda, take her to the kitchen," The man said, though his eyes stayed on yours "it is not safe to travel outside. Not now anyway."
You knew he was refering to Smaug but you never questioned him about it. Tilda lead you to the kitchen and left you alone while you quickly washed your hands in the little bowl. Thinking of Thorin.
So he left to reclaim Erebor, you surmised, drying your hands on a towel that Tilda had given to you. You knew a bad thing was about to happen. That dragon was not stupid and you had a feeling danger was around the corner. Sighing, you placed the towel on the back of a chair and walked back in the bedroom, looking back at the man of the house.
"Who are you, if you don't mind me asking?"
The man turned and graced you were a warm smile.
"I don't mind. I'm Bard."
You smiled back and was about to say something only Fili beat you to it.
"You should leave us. Take your children, get out of here."
Bard turned and faced Fili and you could see the frown on his face.
"And go where?" snapped Bard "There is nowhere to go!"
"Are we going to die Da?" asked Tilda which made your heart clench.
"No darling." whispered Bard.
"The dragon, is going to kill us." remarked Tilda.
You look at the little girl and shudder a little. No child should ever say such things. You stepped forward and crouch to her level and tried calming her down. Her sister and brother were by her side watching you with raised eyebrows.
"Have faith little one." You whispered, stroking her hair.
You heard movement behind you and you got up and turned around, noticing Bard was looking at his hand. He was holding a black arrow and you wondered what he was up to. Bard's children gasp in shock causing you to look at them, then back at Bard.
"What are you up too?" You finally asked him, noticing Bofur, Fili and Oin watch the scene unfold.
It then dawned on you and your eyes went wide.
"You can't be serious," You look at the arrow in his hand then back at Bard who was now watching you "that dragon will have many gems all over his body, it will be hard to penetrate it."
You realised this is what you had said to Thorin but you knew this was the truth.
"There is no other way, Tatiana. I have to try."
"You could get hurt!" You point out.
You barely knew Bard, but there was something about him that made you realise that there were still good men out there. Helping those that need it. You knew he was one of them and you also knew you couldn't really stop him.
"Not if I kill it first." Bard replied.
You stepped nearer to him and said, in a soft voice,
"Should you need any assistance, I will help you out as much as I can."
His eyes widen but he doesn't say anything, instead he ushered his young son out of the house, leaving you with his two daughters and Thorin's men.
"He'll learn the hard way." You whispered more to yourself, though you were unaware that Fili had heard you.
o0o
You were keeping an eye on Kili when you heard strange sounds coming from outside. You didn't like the sound of that and walked back to the kitchen, knowing the noise was stronger here.
You spotted Tilda sitting by the table watching you quietly, Fili was by the stove. Bofur and Oin were pacing the room. You realised the eldest daughter Sigrid was not around and you furrow your brows.
"Where is your sister?" You asked Tilda.
As if answering your question your heard Sigrid say outside,
"Da? Is that you, Da?"
Those noises were getting nearer now and you glanced up, feeling something was about to happen. Without any warning, you pulled out your swords, noticing the startled look from Tilda.
"What's wrong?" asked Bofur, watching you with concern.
"Trouble is coming!" was all you said.
The door opens and you saw Sigrid but you also see an Orc behind her. She tries to close the door but the Orc stops the door from closing by using his sword. Sigrid screams but at the corner of your eye, another door opens and yet another Orc come bounding in.
While Oin starts throwing many plates to the Orc in the kitchen, you hold on to your swords and ran towards the one that was heading your way. Using your skills, you thrust your sword with the Orc's axe, deflecting any blows this foe tried to inflict on you.
You knew there were here for a reason, but you vowed you would protect Bard's family at all costs. You somehow knew the three dwaves could handle this, so you wasn't really worried about their fighting habits.
While you were dealing with this Orc, you could see plates being thrown across the room. You throw Fili one of your swords who catches it before turning around and fights the Orc nearby. A noise could be heard and at the corner of your eye, you saw a hole in the roof as an Orc had fallen through it.
This was getting ridiculous, but you pressed on and finally, you plunged your sword into the Orcs neck, before taking your sword out to fight another Orc. Just as you were about to aid Fili, another Orc came from nowhere but you held onto your sword and gave your foe a smirk before attacking it, only you were shocked to see Tauriel appear plunging her knife in the Orc's neck, killing it instantly.
"What took you so long?" You say to her, gracing her with a smile.
She briefly smiled at you before she pulls out her other knife and begins killing many Orcs that had since entered the house. You soon turn your attention to the masses of Orcs that were edging near the children.
You kicked one out of the way and lunged forward using your sword on the fallen Orc. You spot Legolas nearby using his own weapons on the advancing Orcs that were now everywhere.
Blocking your sword with the Orcs own sword, you noticed Bard's son arrive back alone and you wondered where Bard was. You parried another attack and managed to stab the Orc before running up to Bain, just as Fili grabs hold of him and forces him on the ground.
"Get down!" shouted Fili, holding him down
"Where is your father?" You asked the lad.
You punched an Orc out of the way who then got killed by Legolas, your eyes then went on Bain, who just watched you wide eyed.
"Where is your father?" You repeated.
"H-He's been taken to a prison cell."
You eyes widen before they narrow. You had to help him.
"Where is this prison?" You asked him, noticing Legolas edge near you.
Bain quickly told you and you sighed before saying,
"I'll help him. Just be careful and hide."
You then turned around dodging another Orc that had snuck up behind you, smashing him in the face with the back of your hand. A hand went on your upper arm and you were about to counter the attack, when you realised it was Legolas.
"You can not go alone," He said watching you intently "I'll come with you."
"Tauriel will need your assistance." You point out.
Again you saw that troubled look you had seen at the feast but there was no time to ask him about that.
"She can look after herself!" Legolas replied "It is dangerous out there Tatiana. You will not get far. Those Orcs mean to hurt anything that moves."
"I can take care of myself," You snapped, catching an unsuspecting Orc by surprise with your sword "I've dealt with Orcs for a very long time."
Legolas just watched you with a somber expression on his face.
"Very well. I'll just wait until your out of sight before I'll follow you...It is up to you."
Knowing it was futile to decline his offer, you nod your head and stepped outside, noticing many more Orcs around. You both ran down the street, trying to reach the prison where Bard was being held.
You continue using your weapon as Orcs tried to stop you and Legolas but nothing deters you. Besides you was Legolas using two of his knifes, attacking Orcs. When you plunged your sword into your foe's chest, you instinctively turned around.
In the background of the mountain was fire and light and your heart was telling you that Smaug was about to make a rare appearance. You had no idea on how to deal with a dragon, but you knew you couldn't leave.
"We need to hurry," You shouted to Legolas "Something is happening in that mount-,"
You trail of as you spot something high in the air. You could see a faint outline flying out of the mountain and you took a deep breath, knowing that Smaug the terrible was heading straight for this town.
Sudden bells could be heard and despite having Orcs in the neighbourhood, people were now running around the town with items in their hands. The whole scene was very surreal to you, but you were adamant that you would free Bard out of that prison.
While the townspeople were running towards their boats, you and Legolas were running towards the prison cells. Again you stop running when you heard a roar in the sky. You look up as does Legolas and you both could see a huge shadow slowly heading this way.
Without further ado, you started running again. Turning to your right, you and Legolas go down an alleyway and you ran faster, knowing it wouldn't be long before that dragon would cause mass destruction once again. Finally, you see the building that is holding Bard in and you could even hear him shout,
"Open the door! Do you hear me!"
You enter the prison and notice at once that all the guards have abandoned their posts. You and Legolas quickly run to Bard who seemed very surprised to see you here.
"My children." He asked you, his brown eyes going towards you and Legoas and back again.
You grace him with a smile.
"They are with the dwarves and Tauriel." You informed him, looking down at the lock "your children are in safe hands."
Taking a pin out of your hair, you quickly knelt down and placed the pin inside the lock. You could hear Smaug roaring outside, but you tried not to think about that. You concentrated to what was in front of you, moving the pin around until,"
"Bingo!" You exclaimed, taking the lock out of the door.
The cell door swung open and Bard stepped outside.
"You can pick locks?" asked Legolas with a small smile.
"Yes and sometimes it does come in handy." You replied, placing the hairpin back in your hair.
Sudden screaming causes you to to run back outside. Fire is everywhere and it brought back bad memories of Dale. Snapping out of your thoughts you turn and face Bard and Legolas who had followed you.
"We'll be safer on the roofs," exclaimed Bard "come on."
You knew that running on the ground would be to dangerous but so would climbing on rooftops, but what choice did you have? Sighing, you quickly climb up the walls towards the roof, now following Bard's lead.
He leaps from roof to roof with a determined look on his face. He was up to something but you didn't question him as you follow him. You look back realising Legolas was not with you anymore.
You raised your eyebrows but carried on following Bard. running on the roof tops. You spotted Smaug flying further up and you realised what Bard was going to do. You don't say anything as you and Bard finally climb down from the roof and start running towards a bell tower.
You glance up at the sky, keeping an eye on the dragon before climbing up the winding steps leading toward the tower, the bell still ringing. You slow down when you saw Bard preparing his bow. You never question him, you knew he had a chance of defeating Smaug and you silently prayed that he would defeat this dragon.
You and Bard both glance up at the sky noticing Smaug fly by. You get out of Bard's way as he aimed his bow to the unsuspecting dragon. He shoots an arrow but unfortunately, it just bounced off Smaug's scales and falls away from him.
You silently cursed at this turn of events, as you watch Smaug continue to fly in the air. You were startled when Bard takes out his knife and starts cutting the bell's rope making the bell stop that awful ringing.
He then prepares another arrow and waits patiently until he can see the dragon coming back. Bard then shoots the arrow but once again, it just bounces of Smaug. Bard repeats the motion and even though the arrow does hit the dragon, it just doesn't penetrate through him.
You realise Bard has only one arrow left. You took your own bag of arrows and hand them over to him. He graces you with a weak smile taking them from you as he prepares his bow once more.
Again he fires and this time Smaug was close enough from where you both were standing that the wind knocks you and Bard over. Smaug howls as you quickly got up and you thought Bard had managed it at last, but alas it was not to be. Sudden movement from behind you, caused you to turn your head. There stood Bain, looking back at his father.
"Dad!" cried out Bain.
Bard turned around and his eyes went wide with fear.
"Bain?! What are you doing?! Why didn't you leave?! You were supposed to leave!"
"I came to help you." Bain replied stepping closer to his father.
"No! Nothing can stop him now!"
Bard sounded so defeated that it broke your heart a little. Even though you hadn't known him long, you knew he was not easily defeated, but seeing him look so crestfallen was heartbreaking to see.
"This might." said Bain, holding out an arrow.
It was the arrow from before and you wondered how Bain had it when you remembered Bard holding onto it back at his house. Bard's eyes widen, then he tenderly stroke's his son's face.
"Bain - you go back. You get out of here now!"
Before Bain could do anything, you noticed the way he's eyes were looking at the sky. You looked up and saw that Smaug was heading towards you all.
"Um, Bard!" You say to him, though your eyes stayed on the advancing dragon "I do believe the dragon has finally figured it out who is firing arrows at him."
"DAD!" cried out Bain
Smaug used his brute strength and smashes part of the bell tower, causing you and Bard to fall from the inpact. Slowly you get up feeling a little light headed from the collision that blasted dragon did to the bell tower.
Taking a deep breath, you snap back to the present and see Bard getting up as well, but where was Bain?
"Bain!" cried out Bard and starts searching everywhere.
You look over to the side and see Bain holding on to the side of the tower. You call out to Bard who races towards you and instantly grabs hold of his son, pulling him back up. Meanwhile the dragon is busy crashing into buildings around him and is heading towards the lake.
Bard takes the black arrow from Bain and you then quickly pull Bain out of the way while you wait for the scene to unfold. You, Bard and Bain, slowly walk backwards, trying to keep your distance to what was coming.
You glanced at the sky, you could see Smaug is heading towards you all again and you instinctively hold onto Bain in case more of the tower breaks away from the dragon's brute strength. Smaug is now watching Bard intently.
"Who are you that would stand against me?!" sneered Smaug, showing you his sharp teeth, when he spoke.
Bard grabs his bow and frowns, his bow is broken in half. You could feel Bard's turmoil as he was mulling something over in his mind.
"Now that is a pity. What will you do now, Bowman? You are forsaken. No help will come." smirked Smaug and you glared at this dragon.
Taking your hand away from Bain for a second, you had your own bow on you and you knew it would come in handy. Without saying anything, you quickly grab hold of the bow and hand it over to Bard. Your eyes however, stay on the dragon who is slowly walking towards you all as you Bard and Bain continue to walk backwards. The dragon was making a lot of mess in the process.
"Is that your child? You cannot save him from the fire. He will BURN!...As will your companion!"
You knew Smaug was stalling time, taunting Bard. You could feel Bain tremble against you and you held onto his hand protectively, trying to soothe his worry away with comforting words. Bain tried to move, but your hand refused to let him go. Bard glanced at you both and saw Bain move from your embrace.
"Stay still, son. Stay still!"
"Tell me, wretch - How now shall you challenge me?!"
Again Smaug was smirking like he had won the battle. You glance back at Bard and was a little startled to see a smile on his face.
"You have nothing left, but your DEATH!" carried on Smaug, slowly heading towards Bain and yourself.
You slowly pull Bain again from the dragon but the dragon was near you both now.
"Bain! Look at me. You look at me." You heard Bard say to his son, though your own eyes stayed on Smaug who was advancing towards you now.
At the corner of your eye, you could see Bard preparing the arrow once more and was aiming it at Smaug once more.
"That's it." whispered Bard.
Without any warning, Bard fires the black arrow and you watch as it flies past with an incredible speed. Your eyes never left the arrow as it traveled towards its destination which was Smaug.
You knew this arrow had hit the dragon as he was now howling out in pain. Bard made you jump when he grabbed your shoulder and motions you to move just as Smaug smashes into the tower.
Bard grabs you and Bain and you all dive into the water as the dragon continues to smash everything in his path. You heard a strange scream and you knew that at long last, Smaug the terrible was no more, but in the wake of the dragon's demise, you knew more trouble was heading your way.
A/N: Sorry there wasn't much of Thranduil in this chapter. He will be back in the next chapter.