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We all crowded around the door. I was actually kind of nervous for this. Bilbo opened the door to reveal Thorin Oakenshield standing outside.
He turned towards us and nodded his head "Gandalf."
"I thought you said this place would be easy to find" Thorin stepped inside "I lost my way, twice." Goddamn it Gandalf, you had one job. One.
I would't have found it at all had it not been for that mark on the door"
Bilbo appeared from behind Dwalin "Mark? There's no mark on that door, it was painted a week ago!"
Here we go again with another episode of Bilbo's complaining. Popcorn, anyone?
"There is a mark," Gandalf confessed as he shut the door "I put it there myself"
Gandalf quickly changed the subject before Bilbo could say anything "Bilbo Baggins, allow me to introduce the leader of our company, Thorin Oakenshield"
Thorin gave his cloak to Kili and looked at Bilbo, crossing his arms "So, this is the hobbit."
Do you see any other Hobbits running around, Mr. Captain Obvious?
Lexi and I watched as Thorin basically interrogated Bilbo
"Tell me Mr. Baggins,"He started "have you done much fighting?"
Bilbo looked surprised "Pardon me?"
Thorin didn't bother waiting for an answer "Axe or sword? What's your weapon of choice?"
"Are you going to let him answer the questions or not?" I muttered, causing some of the Dwarves to glance at me.
"Well, I do have some skill at conkers if you must know," Bilbo told him, and I couldn't help but chuckle at that. I decided that I would to find some conkers and challenge Bilbo to a game sometime during the journey. "but I fail to see why that's relevant"
"Thought as much," Thorin said as he turned towards the Dwarves behind him "He looks more like a grocer than a burglar"
The Dwarves started laughing. I could see the embarrassment in Bilbo's eyes.
I sent a death glare towards Thorin, but he was completely oblivious to it. I was about to give Thorin one of the biggest verbal beatings he would ever receive in his life, but before I could even get a word out, something was being stuffed into my mouth.
I turned to see Lexi who had narrowed her eyes at me and was shaking her head. I realized she had stuffed bread into my mouth. Where the hell did she find any food? And why didn't she tell me earlier?!
Thorin made his way into the dining room, and the other Dwarves were quick to follow him. I was quite thankful he hadn't noticed Lexi and I yet, and I was hoping he would lighten up a bit too. All that broodiness can't be healthy.
Lexi took off towards the dining room, and I trailed behind her.
Thorin had a bowl of soup, and the other Dwarves were smoking from their pipes. I bet they didn't ask if they could do that inside Bilbo's house. They seemed to do whatever they pleased around here.
"What news from the meeting in Ered Luin? Will they come?" I heard Balin ask as I walked into the room with Lexi
Thorin nodded "Aye. Envoys from all seven kingdoms"
The Dwarves broke into a few cheers. I didn't exactly know what they were talking about, so I just stood quietly behind Thorin where he couldn't see me, I got bored quickly and found it difficult to pay attention.
Dwalin asked something about the Dwarves from Iron Hills, and Thorin replied saying that they wouldn't come and that the quest was theirs, and theirs alone.
"You're going on a quest?" Bilbo asked
Gandalf turned to Bilbo and asked him to get some more light. With nothing else to to I followed Bilbo into the kitchen and helped him light the candle. By the time we came back, a map was spread out in front of Thorin.
Bilbo held the candle over the map and peeked over Thorin's shoulder to read the map "'The Lonely Mountain'"
Gloin pointed out that Oin had read the portents and the portents say it is time.
"When the birds of yore return to Erebor, the reign of the beast will end" Oin recited
And of course Bilbo had caught onto the last word "Uh, what beast?"
"That would be a reference to Smaug the Terrible." Bofur pointed out "Airborne fire breather, teeth like razors, claws like meat hooks, extremely fond of precious metals"
I couldn't help but say "Bofur, we all know what a dragon is."
Thorin turned sharply and saw Lexi and I standing behind him. When he saw us his eyes widened slightly but was quick to cover it us with his normal broody stare. I smiled awkwardly.
"Do I know you two?" He asked us lowly
"Uh, no?" Lexi said as we both looked at him in confusion
He mumbled something as he turned back to the company. Okie dokie then. I guess he would be dealing with us later then. Oh joy.
Ori stood up "I'm not afraid. I'm up for it," Very noble of you, Ori. "I'll give him a taste of Dwarfish iron right up his jacksie!"
Nori cheered for his little brother, while Dori grabbed Ori by the arm and pulled him back into his seat.
The next thing I heard was Balin saying "But we number just 13. And not 13 of the best.. nor brightest"
I snorted. You got that right, Balin.
All of the Dwarves protested against that.
"We may be few in number," Fili said loudly, catching everybody's attention "But we're fighters, all of us, to the last Dwarf"
And Kili proved Balin's previous statement to be true with his next line "And you forget, we have a wizard in our company, Gandalf would have killed hundreds of dragons in his time"
Could you imagine that? Gandalf the Mighty Dragon Slayer, who has killed over thousands of Dragons in his time. I didn't know someone could kill that many Dragons. You've done one fine job, Gandy. Note the sarcasm.
Gandalf tried to protest against this, but soon the whole table erupted in arguments.
Bilbo tried to calm everyone down, but it failed to work, he couldn't be heard over all the shouting. I opened my mouth to shout at them all to shut up but Thorin beat me to it, he stood up and shouted something in Khuzdul, and they all instantly became quiet. He has got to teach me how to do that.
"If we have read these signs do you not think others will have read them too? Rumors have begun to spread. The dragon, Smaug, has not been seen for 60 years" I kind of tuned out on the rest, I knew what he was saying anyways.
I heard him saying "Or do we seize this chance to take back Erebor?" His voice was strong, and fierce, and the table erupted in cheers. I didn't listen to half of what he said, but it was probably an awesome speech. Thorin is good with those.
And then Balin ruined the moment with "You forget, the Front Gate is sealed, there is no way into the mountain"
"That, my dear Balin, is not entirely true" And Gandalf saves the day by bringing out a key
Thorin was shocked. He asked Gandalf where the had gotten the key, and Gandalf replied by saying "It was given to me by your father, Thrain. For safe keeping. It is yours now"
Gandalf passed the key over to Thorin, who held it up slightly and examined it. Bilbo, Lexi and I peeked over his shoulder to get a look at the key. Ooh, shiny thing.
"If there is a key," Fili glanced at the other Dwarves "There must be a door." Oh. These Dwarves are geniuses. Even I couldn't compete with their smartness.
Gandalf pointed to some writing on the map that was in a language I didn't know of, and spoke of a secret passage that could be used to get into the mountain. The Dwarves were relieved that there was a way in. But Gandalf was quick to shoot them down by enlightening us with the fact that Dwarf doors just happened to be invisible when closed.
Gandalf discussed it a bit more. The next thing I heard was Ori saying "That's why we need a burglar."
"Hmm, and a good one too," Bilbo was oblivious to the fact that he was the burglar "An expert, I'd imagine"
"Penny in the air" I muttered out loud
"And are you?" Gloin asked Bilbo
Bilbo noticed that they were all staring at him and looked behind him, but saw nobody, He realized they were talking to him.
"Am I what?" He asked, confused
"He said he's an expert!" Oin claimed
An expression of realization came over Bilbo's face. I smirked "And the penny drops"
"Me? No, no, no. I'm not a burglar, I've never stolen a thing in my life."
Balin nodded his head "I'd have to agree with Mr. Baggins, he's hardly burglar material"
Soon enough there was chattering going on around the table, all the Dwarves agreeing with Balin
Gandalf had had enough. He abruptly stood up, a dark shadow spread out on the walls behind him "Enough! If I say Bilbo Baggins is a burglar," He started to calm down "Then a burglar he is"
Gandalf told the Dwarves how quiet Hobbits can be and how they can be unseen if they choose.
"And, while the dragon is accustomed to the smell of Dwarf," He explained "The scent of a Hobbit is all but unknown to him."
"Which gives us a distinct advantage." Gandalf sat down "You asked me to find the 14th member of this company and I have chosen Mr. Baggins"
Gandalf spoke quietly to Thorin "You must trust me on this"
Thorin sighed in defeat "Very well. Give him the contract"
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