HI! So this took a LONG time to write because I had so much writes block. I decided to write a really long chapter and when I was writing this on word doc it turned out to be nine pages with 11 font. Note: The italics are Maya's thought and italics and underline are for Hannah. The thoughts were in color but they didn't want to show up sadly. I had help from a friend who was with me at the time when I was writing this and gave me some ideas so this ch. was a co-op. Some ppl that pm me wanted to really see some romance so brace yourselves cuz there is and I wanted to get into the romance part of the story so this ch was perfect to write in! Disclaimer: I don't own the Hobbit. Enjoy!
"Wait," Hannah whispered to Maya before entering the area where the dwarves were eating.
"What is it?" Maya asked.
"What if they hate me?"
"Because your half elf?" Maya questioned. "Hannah you can't keep thinking about the negatives."
"I know but dwarves hate elves, plain and simple," Hannah said quietly.
"So," Maya said. "When we were back at school, you didn't give a damn about the status quo and Becca's lies. Why is it so important now?"
Hannah thought for awhile even though she knew the answer but didn't say anything.
"Don't let them get to you. Hannah, listen, you can gain their trust, trust me." Maya continued
"How?"
"It's easy. With this journey," Maya explained. "If we can get you to train with a bow and arrows, you can prove to Thorin and the others you do belong on this journey."
"And who's gonna teach me?"
"Kili, of course," Maya smiled.
Hannah cringed because she knew that Maya would say his name.
"He probably hates me like the others."
Maya rolled her eyes.
"Stop saying that they hate you," Maya said. "You won't know unless you come into this room and eat."
Hannah deeply sighed. "Fine."
"Do they have any chips?" Ori asked around the table.
Once Maya and Hannah entered, all the dwarves and Bilbo looked at them. Maya and Hannah sat down across from Fili and Kili and everyone went back to their conversations but peeked at the girls once in a while. Maya and Hannah started to eat their meals.
"How can you eat that?" Kili looked disgusted.
"It tastes good," Maya answered. "Fili, do you think we can practice tomorrow?"
"Sure," Fili said. "Let's start in the morning."
"Afternoon is better," Maya quickly said. "I just want to get better sleep than what I've gotten in the past few days." Maya looked at Hannah. Hannah was chewing her dinner as she stayed looking down at her plate avoiding eye contact. Maya then looked at Kili, who was looking away from the table. Maya finally looked at Fili as they locked their gazes to each other.
He has really pretty eyes. I've never really noticed before, but then again, I never stared into his eye like this before.
After a long gaze, Maya gestured to Fili. They both walked off leaving Hannah and Kili more awkward than before. They walked off making sure no one could hear them.
"Do you dislike Hannah?" Maya asked.
"It's hard to say. I don't personally hate her but…"
"What about Kili?"
"I'm not sure, Maya," Fili said. "Why do you ask this?"
Maya sighed. "I feel like Hannah is having second thoughts about being here. She's hurting with what Thorin said. I've never seen her like this before. I think her self esteem has gone done a lot ever since she came here."
"Hannah needs to trust herself and follow what her heart says."
"You sound like a character from a Disney movie," Maya commented.
"What's a Disney?" Fili asked curiously.
"I'll explain that later."
"If I was her, I would train."
"That's what I've been saying," Maya said. "I was thinking that maybe Kili could teach her. He's the best at archery and since Hannah has some elf-blood, it should come natural, especially with a bow."
"If you want I can talk to Kili tonight," Fili suggested to Maya.
"That would be great!" Maya smiled. "Thank you Fili."
Maya and Fili kept walking. An excruciating pain shot through Maya's leg and she collapsed. She fell against the wall and caught herself before completely falling to the ground. She squeezed her hands as the pain continued. It made Maya's water.
"Are you okay?" Fili's face was full of concern, his eyes terrified. He grabbed Maya before she collapsed and she found some balance. He slowly slid down with her and Maya grabbed her leg.
"I don't know," Maya said. "I've never really gone through this before."
Fili put his hand on her leg. Maya blushed.
"Does it hurt here?" Fili asked.
"A little," Maya said. "It was like a second of pain though."
"Maybe we should cancel practice?"
"No!" Maya said.
"You could be hurt," Fili said.
"I know but this is what determines if Hannah can go with us or not. I'm not letting her down even if I have a broken leg or something, I'll go through the pain."
"You're a true friend, Maya." Fili smiled and then Maya. He sat down right beside her.
"What are you doing?" Maya asked.
"Sitting next to you until you ready to stand up."
Maya continued smiling.
Hannah couldn't believe Maya wasn't back.
Where are you Maya? Please come back soon. Where did you even go? Why didn't you say anything about leaving? Kili won't even look at me and the dwarves are making me feel like I don't belong… Maybe I don't…
Hannah remembered the conversation with Maya.
Maya's right. I never cared about the status quo, why am I now? Screw the status quo!
Hannah finished the last portion of her food and sat there. Kili got up and walked away.
"Kili, wait," Hannah said.
She caught up with him.
"Do you not like me or something?" Hannah asked as she stopped him from walking.
"It's not that," Kili said.
"Because of what Thorin said?" Hannah asked. "Someone told me that you shouldn't believe in what other people think. You should believe in what you think."
"Hannah, I" Kili stated to say. "I'm tired, I just need to rest."
"Oh, okay," Hannah said. Kili ran off leaving Hannah alone. "So much for that conversation…" Hannah walked away to her room.
Maya was still on the ground with Fili by her side.
"And that's what Disney is," Maya said.
"I think I get it," Fili said.
Maya started to get up and Fili helped.
"Are you sure you're okay?" Fili asked.
"Yeah," Maya said. "I just hope the pain doesn't come back."
"Do you want me to walk you to your room?" Fili asked.
"Um… I don't want to keep you away from your friends. It sounds like they're having a blast over there now."
"I don't think they'll notice," Fili said. "I just want to you get there safe just in case you're in pain again."
"What a gentleman," Maya said.
The sun made it clear it was day. Maya woke up and walked over to Hannah, who was still in a deep sleep.
There was a knock on the door. Maya stretched and walked over to open the door. It was Kili.
"Hey," Maya said.
"Is Hannah ready?"
Maya took a second to realize about what Fili and she talked about. "Oh yeah!" She walked over to Hannah. "Hannah, wake up."
Hannah turned away.
"Hannah," Maya repeated. Hannah hated to wake up and even hated it more when someone when trying to wake her up.
Hannah's arm flew towards Maya and hit her.
"Ow, Hannah," Maya said. "Don't be such so cranky."
Kili walked into the room and tried waking her up. Hannah hit Kili harder than she did with Maya.
"Did I mention she likes to hit?" Maya asked.
"I think I got the memo," Kili rubbed his arm. "Well, if she's acting like this, I'll just have to do with what I did with you the first night you came."
Kili grabbed Hannah and carried her upside.
Hannah screamed. "Put me down!"
"Are you able to handle her for the day?" Maya asked.
"Yeah, hopefully." Kili chuckled and walked off with Hannah still being carried upside down.
"Good luck."
Maya got ready and walked down to an empty field of grass where Fili was standing.
"You're late," Fili said.
"It's not my fault, Hannah didn't want to get out of bed."
"So are you ready?"
Maya nodded. Fili lent her one of his swords and they began to duel.
"You could've let me gotten dressed in more comfortable clothes," Hannah said to Kili.
"Maybe that would've been a good idea," Kili agreed. "Here's the plan. You get dress and then come back here."
"Good plan." Hannah ran back to her room and changed. Once she finished she took her time and spotted Fili and Maya.
I don't think Kili will mind if I watch Maya and Fili… Wow she's good.
"What are you doing?" a voice asked.
Hannah turned to see Kili standing.
"I was waiting for you," Kili said.
"Sorry," Hannah said.
Wait a minute! Kili's talking to me! WTF! He wasn't so communicative yesterday, why is he now?
"You're talking to me," Hannah stated.
"Well, yeah. In order to train you, I have to talk to you."
"Why didn't you want to talk yesterday?"
"I was confused."
"About what?"
"It's personal."
"Okay then." Hannah said. "I guess that's fair." Hannah looked at Kili. "Do you hate me?
Kili smiled and chuckled. "No, but I hate you for hitting me."
"It's a habit, I can't help it." Hannah laughed. "And that's what you get for waking me up and carrying me upside the whole time."
"Well, that's what you get for not waking up."
"Touché…Maya's really good." Hannah commented.
"Yes, she is and you would be to if you got some training done."
"Fine, but after can we watch them?"
"What makes you think they'll still be here when we're done?"
"Trust me, Maya will want to train until she has no more energy."
At least Kili's talking to me…
Hannah and Kili walked away.
Some hours passed and Maya and Fili were still going at it.
"Maya you need to rest and take a break," suggested Fili who was practically out of breath.
"We took one an hour ago," answered Maya.
"Maya," Fili said.
"Just a couple of more minutes," pleaded Maya.
Fili swung his sword over to Maya and she closely come to contact with it but luckily avoided the attack by ducking. She came up fast just in case another attack was made but her left leg felt like something ripped inside of her and Maya fell to the ground. She agonized in pain and Fili ran to her dropping his sword. Maya was lying on the ground like she was paralyzed. He bent over her and turned her as her red face appeared off of the ground. She was crying with pain. The burning sensation took over her leg as she tried to move it, even an inch would sting like a thousand needles going through her skin. Fili came down by her side gently hugging her so she wouldn't feel any more pain.
"Maya, we need to take you to Thorin," Fili said.
"No!" Maya said but it sounded like a little shout because of the pain forcing through her leg. "Thorin will think I'm weak."
"This could be serious," Fili said.
"I know but when Balin told that story about Thorin not giving up against Azog," Maya said. "It really inspired me because I don't think I could do what he did." Maya sniffled. "And now that I know that I'm a part of this company, I don't want to be the damsel in distress."
Maya's face was covered from the trail of her tears that landed on her clothes. Fili wiped the new tears away from her face.
"Maya, listen, you are one of the most amazing people I have ever met. You've trained quicker than any warrior and you've adapted in situations that you've probably never been through. You don't give yourself enough credit. You have a youthful heart and spirit that keeps this group going and feeling happy. You are someone that I would want to spend my life with. Sure you may be clumsy and you run away instead of facing your fears but I've seen you grown into an unbelievable courageous and dependable friend anyone can count on. You are truly one of a kind."
Maya smiled lightly and laughed a little. She still had the burning sensation but she could completely ignore it with Fili's words.
Fili… this may sound cheesy but I think I am truly in love with you…. I've never felt like this before. I just don't know if I can tell you or how to.
Maya controlled her crying.
"You really mean that?" Maya asked.
"Every word."
Hannah pulled her last arrow back. She concentrated looking at her target on a tree. Hannah took a deep breath and sent the arrow flying rapidly and with accuracy had hit her target. She jumped with excitement.
"Wow, ten in a row, I'm impressed."
"Thanks," Hannah smiled. "Just remember, if you get on my bad side, you know what happens." Hannah warned Kili as she pulled out the arrow. "Now can we go watch them?"
"Okay, okay." Kili smiled.
"I think the pain is gone," Maya said as she rubbed her leg. "Well, there's only a little but I think I can manage standing up."
"Just take it easy and rest for awhile."
Maya nodded.
Okay Maya, this is your chance, just tell him how you feel. I don't think you'll ever get a chance like this again for a long time or if something bad happens you'll regret it. Just do it!
"Um, Fili," Maya said.
"Yeah," Fili said.
"The things you said to me were the nicest things I've heard in a long time. Every word you said means so much to me. What I'm trying to say is that…I…like…you a lot." Maya stated. "Just listen before you say anything. When we first met, and you kissed my hand, I felt something weird. I guess they were butterflies flying around in my stomach, metaphorically. Every time I see you or when you're beside me, I can't help but smile. You took your time with helping me learn to fight with a sword and you were so patient. Not a lot of people can be patient with me. So, there, I like you and you don't have to like me back. I won't get offended if you don't."
Fili didn't say a word which made Maya worried and regret what she just said until he smiled.
"I like you a lot too, Maya," Fili chuckled.
"Then why are you laughing?"
"Because of how much I like you," Fili said. "And your face is adorable when you think."
I make a face when I think? Since when? Well, he did say it was adorable…
"Thanks," Maya said.
The two said nothing for a bit.
Now it just got awkward, awesome! Not! Maya do something, anything. But don't try to be funny, cuz you not even remotely funny. Don't be funny, I swear.
Maya looked off for a second and then turned back to Fili who was looking at her as the sun reflected off of his grey eyes. Fili and Maya looked at each other. Maya could feel her stomach feeling all weird again and she started to get tingling sensations in her hands. Fili started to lean in closer and Maya knew what was coming next. She never had her first kiss but watched people kiss in movies. She leaned also mimicking him.
This is it Maya, your first kiss! Don't screw it up! Just relax…
A couple of seconds later their lips touched. Fili's lips were warm like hot chocolate and Maya blushed as her cheeks turned fiery red. She couldn't believe she got her first kiss, and with Fili!
Hannah's face was in shock as she saw Maya and Fili kiss.
"Oh my god!" Hannah said. "I guess she did have the guts, way to go Maya."
"And Fili said he denied liking her," Kili chuckled.
"Awww!" Hannah squealed. "Damn it, Maya! I guess when you hang out with Maya too much too much you get her girl squeals… Damn…"
"We should've have bet on it," Kili said. "I probably would've won."
"That's bullshit, cuz I would've won!" Hannah smiled. "Let's go and leave these two lovebirds alone." Hannah smiled.
Hannah and Kili walked off.
Maya and Fili pulled apart smiling at each other. Maya giggled a little and got embarrassed.
"Hannah's right, I am a girly-girl," confessed Maya.
"But that's what I love about you," Fili said.
"I pretty sure the pain is completely gone," smiled Maya.
Maya slowly stood up making sure she didn't activate the sting again. Fili helped her. Maya stumbled a bit but managed to get herself up.
"Great, now my foot's asleep, awesome," Maya said as her foot tingled making a tickling sensation instead of a painful one.
"Want me to carry you?" Fili asked.
"No, I'm good; walking it off will make it go away faster." Maya took a couple of steps before falling flat on her face. Fili couldn't help but laughing and walked to her.
"Oh, shut up," Maya said but laughed too.
"So maybe idea of me carrying you doesn't seem like a bad idea now, does it?"
"Yeah, sounds like a pretty good plan to me," Maya said as she got up with Fili's help. He got her on his back and walked back.
Maya was reading one of Bilbo's books in bed as Hannah walked in.
"Oh la la, there's my little lovebird, where's the other one?" Hannah teased with a French accent.
"What are you talking about and why are you talking like that?" Maya questioned.
"Kili and I saw you smooching Fili!" Hannah smiled.
"You saw that? Please tell me it was just you and Kili and not the others," Maya pleaded.
"Don't worry, it was just us."
"Thank god," Maya said.
"So, who started it?"
"Started what?"
"The kissing!"
"Oh, well, I guess I started the events that led up to the kiss. My leg was acting weird and I was in so pain that I felt like I wanted to strangle something. Fili comforted me and told me things, and then I confessed, and finally he confessed which led up to the kiss. The end."
"You were in pain?"
Maya nodded.
"Well, are you okay?"
"Yeah, my leg likes to spaz on me randomly. I guess when we were running from the orc pack that might have triggered something in my leg."
"So, you and Fili, are dating?"
"Seriously, your changing the subject?"
"Well, yeah."
"I'm not sure really. Maybe in Middle Earth, they don't date or something but I don't know how it works here."
"Are you nervous for tomorrow?" Hannah asked.
"Of course!" Maya said.
"Thank you for fighting for my right to be in this group, but what about your leg?"
"I will be fine," Maya said. "So how did practice go with Kili?"
"At first I was awful but then I got used to it and Kili gave me some advice and I got the target 10 times in a row!"
"That's amazing, Hannah!"
"Thanks!" Hannah smiled. "Maybe we could do a tag team to show Thorin that were not a bunch of weak girls and how much we can be bad asses!"
Maya laughed.
"Maybe," Maya said.
This was the day. The day to determine if Hannah will go on this quest and to prove that Maya wasn't a burden. Everything for Maya felt tense and she prayed that her leg hopefully doesn't do anything stupid during the fight.
Fili caught up with Maya and Hannah.
"I'll talk to you later," Hannah said and ran off to find Kili.
"Don't be nervous," Fili said.
"I'm not," Maya said. Fili looked at her. "Okay fine, maybe I am, but what if he kills me?"
"He won't kill you," Fili said.
Maya sighed.
"Maybehe'll plunge his sword into you, cut you till you slowly bleed to death, stab you so many times that your organs will come out, you know the usual. Oh and if you lucky, maybe have you arm cut off like Azog had."
Maya's eyes grew big.
"Are you kidding me?"
"Nah, just joking," Fili laughed.
"You-!" Maya hit Fili.
"Sorry! Ow, that hurt," Fili said.
"Well, I did learn from the best."
"Hannah is the queen of hitting and punching people," Fili added.
"Punching?"
"She punched Kili during their practice yesterday after teasing her," Fili said.
"Yikes," Maya said.
Everyone gathered around before the fight begun.
"Good luck!" Bilbo said.
"Thanks, Bilbo, it means a lot." Maya said.
"Good luck lassie, I know you can do it!" Bofur smiled greatly at Maya.
Maya smiled. Her confidence had built up from all the support he was getting.
Fili pulled Maya aside.
"Just remember breathe and stay focus."
"I will," Maya promised. Fili and Maya had a quick kiss before anyone could see especially Thorin.
Thorin and Maya were in the middle of the circle that the dwarves, Bilbo, and Hannah created.
"You remember the deal?" Thorin questioned.
"Yes," Maya said.
They took certain stances and then the fight begun. Thorin was a harder striker than Fili but then again Maya didn't think that Fili would go be that harsh with her.
Please don't spaz on me leg…
The fight was harsh. Thorin swung his sword with Maya barely making it to block herself.
Please don't let Maya lose… I can't believe she's doing this for me…I should be the one out there, not her…
Maya lost her balance as another strike came to her. She fell to the ground harder than she had fallen before. She gasped as Thorin's sword came straight for her. Everyone held in their breath. Hannah grabbed Kili's hand without noticing and squeezed it tighter and tighter but Kili didn't mind.
Maya saw everything in slow motion. From her peripheral view she saw Hannah holding Kili's hand.
Aww… Hannah's holding his hand! That's so cute! Wait, Maya focus! Be girly after the fight.
"Maya, look out!" Hannah screamed. Maya came back to reality.
Oh shit! Focus Maya! Did I just swear?! AH! Focus Maya!
Maya's adrenaline took over. She got enough momentum to go into a back roll away from Thorin. She grabbed her sword and attacked. Thorin got caught off from Maya's strong attack and was pushed back slightly. Everyone in the audience gasped and whispered to each other.
Thorin angry gaze locked on with Maya's scared but determined eyes. He charged at her and knocked her sword out of her hand! Maya reluctantly looked at her sword that was a least a good ten feet away from Thorin right in front of it.
There's no way Thorin will let me get to my sword! AH! There has to be another way! Think Maya! This is now or never!
Maya tried to ran for her sword but it didn't work Thorin swung and Maya ducked two seconds away from getting her head chopped off.
Man, Thorin's really going for it! I didn't know that this was a fight to the death! No one told me!
What the hell, Thorin? Please tell me that he isn't going to actually kill Maya! I have to do something!
Maya took a couple of steps back. There was nothing to block his sword or anything to attack with.
I guess this is the end…
Maya looked at Fili. She tripped backwards and fell on the floor again. She scouted back as Thorin walked towards her. The pain returned but not as much.
No, no, no, not the pain. Not now!
Maya pinched her face from the pain and Fili knew as he realized what was going on. She bit her lip.
I'm sorry Hannah…
Thorin held his sword up high, but Hannah's arrow just barely missed Thorin's face into a tree. Thorin glared at Hannah almost like a death glare. Maya realized what was going on as she ran to get her sword.
"Thorin, the fight's with me remember?" Maya said.
Thorin and Maya went for it, giving it their all. With one more strike at Thorin's sword, the force pushed the sword out of his hand and to the ground. Maya held the tip of her sword to Thorin's throat.
"This fight is over." Maya said.
"Maya, you win." Thorin said.
Maya smiled and everyone cheered.
"Okay so now I want to know why you almost tried to kill me," Maya asked.
"Because in a real battle, everything is real, they won't go easy on you and I wasn't trying to kill you. You have proved yourself, Maya." Thorin said and turned to Hannah.
Uh oh…
"What you did for Maya was true friendship and courage. In this company, we watch for each other because this is a family."
"So you're not mad that I almost killed you with an arrow?"
"No, because you have proven yourself with little training even if you are half elf but I'm still going to keep an eye on you just in case."
Kili walked towards the conversation.
"That's because she had a great teacher!" Kili said.
"Psh!" Hannah said as she gently elbowed him in the stomach. "As if! But I do admit that you were an exceptional teacher."
"You were great!" Fili said as he gave a bear hug.
"Fili!" Maya said. "I'm so glad that I didn't die!"
He kissed the top of her head.
"Is your leg okay?"
"Yeah, it was minor," Maya said.
"What's this? Fili showing affection?" Bofur teased as he smiled.
All the dwarves, including Thorin, and Bilbo looked at Maya and Fili.
Bofur! Where's that masking tape when you need one!?
"What this?" Thorin asked.
Neither Fili nor Maya spoke a word at first.
"I truly like Maya. It may be even love," Fili confessed.
He just said the "L" word! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! Hannah is right! I am a girly girl! Curse those chick flicks on Netflix and Hulu Plus!
"Is that so?" Thorin asked.
Maya and Fili nodded.
"Well, I do have to think about this. Fili being in state where he could possibly be in love…Never thought it would happen…"
Kili laughed to himself and Maya elbowed him.
"You two have got to stop hitting me!" Kili complained as Maya and Hannah smiled and laughed.
"Don't be such a baby, Kili!" Hannah teased.
"I am not!" Kili said back as he started to turn red.
"Who's hungry? Let's celebrate!" Dwalin stated and the group agreed. They all started to walk up to get something to eat. The night was memorable.
Hannah escaped the crowd and into the quiet hall. She needed a breather from all the excitement that was occurring. She saw a door and opened it being the curious girl that she was. It was a small library. Hannah loved reading and was an avid bookworm till this day. She searched and examined each book.
"Eruanna" a voice said as Hannah turned around completely shocked.
So I really hoped you liked it! I know they are a few mistakes even though I re-read this like a thousand times. I hoped you like Hannah's thoughts too. I'm really taking my time with this so it doesn't turn out crappy so plz be patient with me. You guys can give me ideas of what could happen along the way to keep things interested. I am very open to ideas so don't be shy. The more you review the more it makes me want to write for you guys so review plz! :)
