Chapter 4
the next morning the dwarves were greeted to the sound of luna's soft song as she and the three hobbits made breakfast. it reminded them of when they were younger and their mothers would sing to them if they were ill or frightened; it was beautiful and many a breath was caught as they listened to her song. (black bird by the Beatles; i don't own.)
blackbird singing in the dead of night
take these broken wings and learn to fly, all your life.
you were only waiting for this moment to arise
blackbird singing in the dead of night
take these sunken eyes and learn to see
all your life you were only waiting for this moment to be free
blackbird fly, blackbird fly into the light of the dark black night
blackbird fly, blackbird fly into the light of the dark black night
black bird singing in the dead of night
take these broken wings and learn to fly, all your life.
you were only waiting for this moment to arise
you were only waiting for this moment to arise
you were only waiting for this moment to arise
she finished with a sad smile and luca kissed her forehead, as he gave her a one armed hug, "we're safe now luna, we can find our home. remember to say good bye to mother first- I've got all of our things." he said as he threw the oven gloves over his shoulder. he turned and smirked before looking at his sister with a mischievous grin, "I think you've attracted some fans." and luna glared at a laughing luca as the dwarves grew very embarrassed at their gawking.
luna turned to the dwarves and smiled sweetly at them, "breakfast is served," they moved to the table but stopped at the girl's raised eyebrow, "have you washed?" the dwarves looked at her and she looked right back, "you may have breakfast- after you have washed." luna said in a calm manner. the three hobbits tried not to laugh at the scene.
"miss luna; we're-" thorin began but fell silent at the stern look. 'she will be a fine mother one day.' many of the elder dwarves thought as their king wilted under the girl's glare.
"I understand that we're on a tight schedule and we'll probably be leaving as soon as we have finished eating but-" she held up a small hand to stop thorin speaking, "I will not have you stinking out the place. now the bathroom is clean and has more than enough hot water for all of you. and do not worry about your clothes." she turned ever so slightly pink. "I've mended and cleaned all of them." she looked at them and giggled slightly, "I must say; for such manly dwarves- I was surprised to see some rather, womanly articles of clothing." the dwarves blushed again and she smiled again.
"I must commend the women; the needle work on them is beautiful." she smiled softly before looking at them again, "now strip." bilbo chocked on his tea and león and luca just rolled their eyes. "your clean clothes are ready leave the ones your wearing by there." she pointed to a basket.
the dwarves made no movement and luna just sighed, took one step forward and pulled at a cord on dwalin's top and almost like magic; all of his over clothes fell of him like water. "now then; strip." the dwarves jumped into action, tearing off their clothes and running to the bathroom. luna just shook her head and called down the corridor to the open door. "not bad Mr. dwalin! very impressive!" and the door slammed shut and she laughed brightly as she picked up the clothes.
the dwarves were in the bathroom when kili scoffed and laughed slightly. "I'd never thought I'd see the day- uncle and Mr. dwalin bested; by a woman! and she isn't our mother!" the dwarves all fell silent and then ori spoke up.
"just be thankful dis wasn't here." and they all paled and thanked malhal that she wasn't, luna and dis together- there'd be nothing left.
they washed and dressed in their clean clothes marveling at how well they were mended and that they almost looked brand new. as they walked back into the kitchen they saw the breakfast laid out waiting for them and luna sewing up a tear in bofur's hat. "the others have gone with gandalf to get supplies and some ponies ." she said, not even looking away from the hat. "eat up and we'll be off. oh; we also have some of the moonshine and the rest of the food; so all of this will have to be eaten or used as snacks." she held the hat up to her eye and squinted then smiled.
"there you are mister bofur- granted the stitch isn't brilliant but it should hold for a while." she passed the hat back and he smiled and put the hat back on his head. "I do apologize for my behavior this morning mister dwalin- I am really sorry if I offended." she looked at the floor and dwalin was speechless; it was a long time since he dealt with a woman and he looked pleadingly at his brother who just smiled and tucked into his breakfast.
"d-don't worry miss luna- I was just shocked; my mother did that to me and it bought some old memories. nothing was fine; but I think thorin was a bit undone; he's never been bested by a woman who wasn't his sister: though it was hilarious." he reassured her but it didn't do any change. he looked at thorin and smiled, "you're not offended; right thorin?" and thorin coughed on his drink and glared at dwalin but one look at her anxious face and he sighed.
"yes we are not offended, don't worry miss luna." and she visibly relaxed and smiled.
"good! now eat; I'm starving!" and she leapt on to a chair and started to wolf down food at a fast rate.